JP2006263026A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine where opening of a front face door and an inner frame can be surely detected. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with an outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12 which can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 11, and a front face frame set 14 is provided in an openable and closable manner on the front face side of the inner frame 12. At a stage of carrying out the unlocking operation of the set 14 in order to open the set 14, on the basis of a signal from a front face frame unlocking detection switch, a signal from a front face frame unlocking signal output circuit is output and a signal to the outside is output. Thereafter, on the basis of a signal from a front face frame opening detection switch, a signal from a front face frame opening signal output circuit is output and a signal to the outside is output. In this case, until the signal from the front face frame opening signal output circuit is output, the output state of the signal from the front face frame unlocking signal output circuit is kept, and signal output is kept from the stage of unlocking operation. The inner frame 12 is constituted similarly. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in gaming machines such as pachinko machines, a front door is generally provided on the front side of a gaming machine main body having a gaming area. The front door is usually formed with a window portion on which a plate glass is attached, and the game area can be visually recognized through the window portion. Such a front door is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to an inner frame mainly composed of a rectangular resin base in a gaming machine body, for example, a pachinko machine.

  By the way, in order to prevent the front door from being illegally opened, a locking device for restricting the opening of the front door is generally provided on the side portion of the gaming machine main body. For example, in a pachinko machine, the locking device is attached to the side of the inner frame in the vertical direction, and when the front door is closed, the hook extending from the front door to the back side enters the insertion hole of the locking device and is engaged. This restricts the opening of the front door.

In addition, there is a gaming machine provided with an opening detection switch for detecting the opening of the front door in order to prevent the front door from being illegally opened. For example, in a pachinko machine, a configuration is known in which a button-type switch that protrudes to the front side is provided on an upper portion of a resin base that constitutes an inner frame. In this case, when the front door is closed, the switch is depressed in the back side of the front door, and when the front door is opened, the switch is in a protruding state where the switch is not pressed, and the switch is not pressed. Thus, it is possible to detect that the front door is open (for example, Patent Document 1).
JP-A-2-280786

  However, in the above-described opening detection switch, the switch is pressed on the back surface of the front door. Therefore, the opening detection switch is in a protruding state only when the front door is opened to some extent, and the opening of the front door is detected. .

  Therefore, for example, the opening may not be detected to the extent that the unlocking operation is performed by operating the locking device and the front door is slightly opened. As a result, there is a concern that a fraudulent act may be performed in which a thin plate-like member called a cell plate or the like is inserted from the slight gap to forcibly open the winning opening. Also, by inserting a thin plate-like member or the like through the slightly opened gap and holding the switch in an immersive state with that member, that is, by continuing to press, the front door is opened so that the opening of the front door is not detected. It becomes possible. In this case, since the opening of the front door is not detected, fraudulent acts such as forcibly opening the winning opening become easier. As described above, even with the configuration provided with the opening detection switch, the unauthorized opening of the front door cannot be sufficiently prevented, and there is a possibility that the gaming machine may be cheated.

  In addition, the above-mentioned malfunction is not limited to the case of using a button-type switch. Similarly, when the means for detecting the opening by the change in the position of the front door is used and the means can be illegally operated, the same applies. It can happen. Although the front door that can be opened and closed with respect to the gaming machine main body has been described here, the same problem arises with respect to the inner frame of a pachinko machine, for example. That is, the inner frame is supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable, but a locking device and an opening detection switch are provided in order to prevent unauthorized opening of the inner frame. In this case as well, the open detection switch is in a protruding state when the inner frame is opened. However, the open detection switch is in a protruding state only when the inner frame is opened to some extent, and the opening of the inner frame is detected. . As a result, unauthorized opening of the inner frame cannot be sufficiently prevented, and in this case, there is a possibility that an illegal act such as a ROM replacement act may be performed.

  Of course, the problem is not limited to pachinko machines, but also in slot machines, multi-function machines of pachinko machines and slot machines, and the like.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reliably detect the opening of the front door and the inner frame.

  In the following, each means suitable for solving the above-mentioned purpose will be described in terms of items. In addition, the effect etc. peculiar to the means to respond | correspond as needed are added.

Means 1. A front door provided on the front side of the gaming machine body and supported to be openable and closable at the side of the gaming machine body;
Locking means for restricting the opening of the front door in a closed state with respect to the gaming machine main body based on creating an engagement state with the front door provided in the gaming machine main body,
A front door opening detection means for detecting the opening of the front door when a movement of a predetermined amount or more occurs in the front door by opening the front door with respect to the gaming machine main body;
A front door opening signal output means for outputting a front door opening signal when the front door opening detecting means detects the opening of the front door;
The locking means has a position changing portion whose position changes in conjunction with an unlocking operation for opening the front door, and releases the engagement state by changing the position of the position changing portion. In a gaming machine configured to allow the door to open,
A front door unlock detection means for detecting a position change of the position change portion;
A front door unlock signal output means for outputting a front door unlock signal when the position change is detected by the front door unlock detection means;
The front door unlock signal output means is configured to continue outputting the front door unlock signal until the front door open signal output means outputs the front door open signal. To play.

  In the gaming machine described in means 1, the opening of the front door is restricted based on the fact that the locking means creates an engagement state with the front door. This locking means has a position changing portion whose position changes in conjunction with the unlocking operation for opening the front door, and releases the engagement state by the position change of the position changing portion, Allow opening. The front door opening detection means detects the opening of the front door when the front door is moved by a predetermined amount or more due to the opening of the front door with respect to the gaming machine body. When the opening of the front door is detected, the front door opening signal output means outputs a front door opening signal.

  In addition to such a configuration, the means 1 particularly includes a front door unlock detection means and a front door unlock signal output means. The front door unlock detection means detects a change in position of the position change portion of the locking means. When a change in position is detected, the front door unlock signal output means outputs a front door unlock signal. The front door unlock signal output means continues outputting the front door unlock signal until the front door open signal output means outputs the front door open signal. That is, the front door unlock signal is output first, and the front door open signal is output while the front door unlock signal is output.

  The front door opening detection means may be embodied as the opening detection switch described in the background section above. When such an opening detection switch is used, as described above, an illegal act is performed through a slightly opened gap, or an act of holding the switch in an immersive state through the gap is illegally opened, and an illegal act is performed. There is a concern.

  In this regard, according to the means 1, the front door unlocking signal is output prior to the front door opening signal when the unlocking operation for opening the front door is performed. Accordingly, at least the unlocking of the front door prior to the opening of the front door can be detected, that is, the opening of the front door can be monitored from a relatively early stage. Moreover, when only the front door unlocking signal is output and the front door opening signal is not output, it is possible to infer that there has been an illegal act.

  Moreover, the front door unlock signal is continuously output until the front door open signal is output. That is, when the front door is opened, a signal is output without interruption from the stage of the unlocking operation, regardless of whether it is a regular opening or an unauthorized opening. Thereby, the opening of the front door can be reliably detected from the stage of the unlocking operation.

  Therefore, according to the means 1, the illegal act to the gaming machine due to the unauthorized opening of the front door can be effectively suppressed.

  Note that the front door opening signal and the front door unlocking signal may be output from an external terminal of the gaming machine to a hall computer provided in a hall where the gaming machine is installed. Alternatively, it may be output to a control device inside the gaming machine, such as an audio lamp control device, and the opening may be taught by the gaming machine. The same applies to the following means.

  By the way, when it is set as the structure which outputs a front door unlock signal and a front door open signal to the control apparatus etc. inside a game machine, it is possible to employ | adopt the following structures.

Mean 2. In the gaming machine described in means 1,
After the front door unlock signal output means outputs the front door unlock signal, it is determined whether the front door open signal is output by the front door open signal output means during a predetermined time. A game machine characterized by comprising determination means for performing.

  When the front door opening signal is not output, there is a high possibility that an illegal act is performed on the opening detection means. In this respect, according to the means 2, after the front door unlock signal output means outputs the front door unlock signal, the front door open signal output means outputs the front door open signal while a predetermined time elapses. Whether or not has been determined is determined by the determination means. Therefore, if the determination means determines that the front door opening signal has not been output, for example, if a teaching process is performed, the front door is illegally opened, specifically, an illegal act against the opening detection means is automatically determined. Monitoring the unauthorized opening of the front door.

  In addition, in the structure provided with such a determination means, there exists an effect even if it is not the structure which continues a signal output especially. That is, the following configuration may be employed.

Means 3. A front door provided on the front side of the gaming machine body and supported to be openable and closable at the side of the gaming machine body;
Locking means for restricting the opening of the front door in a closed state with respect to the gaming machine main body based on creating an engagement state with the front door provided in the gaming machine main body,
A front door opening detection means for detecting the opening of the front door when a movement of a predetermined amount or more occurs in the front door by opening the front door with respect to the gaming machine main body;
A front door opening signal output means for outputting a front door opening signal when the front door opening detecting means detects the opening of the front door;
The locking means has a position changing portion whose position changes in conjunction with an unlocking operation for opening the front door, and releases the engagement state by changing the position of the position changing portion. In a gaming machine configured to allow the door to open,
A front door unlock detection means for detecting a position change of the position change portion;
When the position change is detected by the front door unlock detection means, a front door unlock signal output means for outputting a front door unlock signal;
After the front door unlock signal output means outputs the front door unlock signal, it is determined whether the front door open signal is output by the front door open signal output means during a predetermined time. A game machine, comprising: a determination unit that performs the determination.

  According to the means 3, when the unlocking operation for opening the front door is performed, the front door unlocking signal is output prior to the front door opening signal. Accordingly, at least the unlocking of the front door prior to the opening of the front door can be detected, that is, the opening of the front door can be monitored from a relatively early stage. Further, after the front door unlocking signal output means is outputted by the front door unlocking signal output means, it is judged whether or not the front door opening signal output means is outputted by the front door opening signal output means during the elapse of a predetermined time. Is determined. Therefore, if the determination means determines that the front door opening signal has not been output, for example, if a teaching process is performed, the front door is illegally opened, specifically, an illegal act against the opening detection means is automatically determined. Monitoring the unauthorized opening of the front door.

Means 4. In the gaming machine according to means 2 or 3,
A gaming machine comprising teaching means for performing predetermined teaching when it is determined by the determining means that the front door opening signal is not output.

  According to the means 4, when the determination means determines that the front door opening signal is not output, the teaching means performs a predetermined teaching. Therefore, it becomes easy to monitor the unauthorized opening of the front door, and the unauthorized opening of the front door can be quickly found. As a result, fraud can be effectively suppressed.

  In the above-described configuration, the configuration in which the opening of the front door is detected based on both the front door unlocking signal and the front door opening signal is shown. The following configuration may be further added to such a configuration.

Means 5. In the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
Signal output means for outputting a signal when at least one of the front door unlock signal by the front door unlock signal output means and the front door open signal output by the front door open signal output means is output. A gaming machine characterized by comprising.

  According to the means 5, when at least one of the front door unlocking signal and the front door opening signal is output, the signal output means outputs a signal. If the opening of the front door is detected based on this signal, the configuration of the opening detection becomes simpler than the configuration in which the output timing of both signals is individually determined to detect the opening of the front door. For example, both the front door unlock signal and the front door open signal are output to the control device of the gaming machine to make the above-described determination (means 2 to 4), and the signal from the signal output means is sent to an external hall. It is possible to output to a computer. Further, for example, the determination may not be made (means 1), and the signal from the signal output means may be output to an external hall computer or control device.

Means 6. An inner frame having a control board for controlling the game board and a game board that is supported so as to be openable and detachable at the side of the outer frame constituting the outer shape of the gaming machine body;
Locking means for restricting the opening of the inner frame in a closed state with respect to the outer frame based on creating an engagement state with the outer frame, provided on the inner frame;
An inner frame opening detection means for detecting the opening of the inner frame when a movement of a predetermined amount or more occurs in the inner frame due to the opening of the inner frame with respect to the outer frame;
An inner frame opening signal output means for outputting an inner frame opening signal when the opening detection means detects the opening of the inner frame;
The locking means has a position changing portion whose position changes in conjunction with an unlocking operation for opening the inner frame, and releases the engagement state by changing the position of the position changing portion, In a gaming machine configured to allow the opening of the frame,
An inner frame unlocking detecting means for detecting a position change of the position changing portion;
An inner frame unlock signal output means for outputting an inner frame unlock signal when the position change is detected by the inner frame unlock detection means;
The inner frame unlock signal output means is configured to continue outputting the inner frame unlock signal until the inner frame release signal output means outputs the inner frame release signal. To play.

  In the gaming machine described in the means 6, the opening of the inner frame is restricted based on the fact that the locking means creates an engagement state with the outer frame. This locking means has a position changing portion whose position changes in conjunction with the unlocking operation for opening the inner frame, and releases the engagement state by the position change of the position changing portion, Allow opening. The inner frame opening detection means detects the opening of the inner frame when a movement of a predetermined amount or more has occurred in the inner frame due to the opening of the inner frame with respect to the gaming machine main body. When the opening of the inner frame is detected, the inner frame opening signal output means outputs an inner frame opening signal.

  In addition to such a configuration, the means 6 is particularly provided with an inner frame unlocking detection means and an inner frame unlocking signal output means. The inner frame unlocking detection means detects a change in position of the position changing portion of the locking means. When a change in position is detected, an inner frame unlocking signal is output by the inner frame unlocking signal output means. The inner frame unlocking signal output means continues outputting the inner frame unlocking signal until the inner frame opening signal output means outputs the inner frame opening signal. That is, the inner frame unlocking signal is output first, and the inner frame opening signal is output while the inner frame unlocking signal is output.

  According to the means 6, when the unlocking operation for opening the inner frame is performed, the inner frame unlocking signal is output prior to the inner frame opening signal. Therefore, the unlocking of the inner frame prior to the opening of the inner frame can be detected, that is, the opening of the inner frame can be monitored from a relatively early stage. Further, when only the inner frame unlocking signal is output and the inner frame opening signal is not output, it is possible to infer that there has been an illegal act.

  Moreover, the output of the inner frame unlocking signal is continued until the inner frame opening signal is output. That is, when the inner frame is opened, a signal is output without interruption from the stage of the unlocking operation, regardless of whether it is a regular opening or an unauthorized opening. Thereby, the opening of the inner frame can be reliably detected from the stage of the unlocking operation.

  Therefore, according to the means 6, it is possible to effectively prevent an illegal act on the gaming machine due to the unauthorized opening of the inner frame.

  Note that the inner frame opening signal and the inner frame unlocking signal may be output from an external terminal of the gaming machine to a hall computer provided in a hall where the gaming machine is installed. Alternatively, it may be output to a control device inside the gaming machine, such as an audio lamp control device, and the opening may be taught by the gaming machine. The same applies to the following means.

  By the way, when it is set as the structure which outputs an inner frame unlocking signal and an inner frame open | release signal to the control apparatus etc. inside a game machine, it is possible to employ | adopt the following structures.

Mean 7 In the gaming machine according to means 6,
After the inner frame unlocking signal is output by the inner frame unlocking signal output means, it is determined whether the inner frame opening signal is output by the inner frame opening signal output means while a predetermined time elapses. A game machine characterized by comprising determination means for performing.

  When the inner frame opening signal is not output, there is a high possibility that an illegal act is performed on the opening detection means. In this regard, according to the means 7, after the inner frame unlocking signal output means outputs the inner frame unlocking signal, the inner frame opening signal output means outputs the inner frame opening signal while the predetermined time elapses. Whether or not has been determined is determined by the determination means. Therefore, if the determination means determines that the inner frame release signal is not output, for example, if teaching processing is performed, it automatically determines unauthorized opening of the inner frame, specifically, an illegal act against the opening detection means. Monitoring the unauthorized opening of the inner frame.

  In addition, in the structure provided with such a determination means, there exists an effect even if it is not the structure which continues a signal output especially. That is, the following configuration may be employed.

Means 8. An inner frame having a control board for controlling the game board and a game board that is supported so as to be openable and detachable at the side of the outer frame constituting the outer shape of the gaming machine body;
Locking means for restricting the opening of the inner frame in a closed state with respect to the outer frame based on creating an engagement state with the outer frame, provided on the inner frame;
An inner frame opening detection means for detecting the opening of the inner frame when a movement of a predetermined amount or more occurs in the inner frame due to the opening of the inner frame with respect to the outer frame;
An inner frame opening signal output means for outputting an inner frame opening signal when the opening detection means detects the opening of the inner frame;
The locking means has a position changing portion whose position changes in conjunction with an unlocking operation for opening the inner frame, and releases the engagement state by changing the position of the position changing portion, In a gaming machine configured to allow the opening of the frame,
An inner frame unlocking detecting means for detecting a position change of the position changing portion;
When the position change is detected by the inner frame unlocking detection means, an inner frame unlocking signal output means for outputting an inner frame unlocking signal;
After the inner frame unlocking signal is output by the inner frame unlocking signal output means, it is determined whether the inner frame opening signal is output by the inner frame opening signal output means while a predetermined time elapses. A game machine, comprising: a determination unit that performs the determination.

  According to the means 8, when the unlocking operation for opening the inner frame is performed, the inner frame unlocking signal is output prior to the inner frame opening signal. Therefore, the unlocking of the inner frame prior to the opening of the inner frame can be detected, that is, the opening of the inner frame can be monitored from a relatively early stage. Further, after the inner frame unlocking signal is output by the inner frame unlocking signal output means, it is determined whether or not the inner frame opening signal is output by the inner frame opening signal output means while a predetermined time elapses. Is determined. Therefore, if the determination means determines that the inner frame release signal is not output, for example, if teaching processing is performed, it automatically determines unauthorized opening of the inner frame, specifically, an illegal act against the opening detection means. Monitoring the unauthorized opening of the inner frame.

Means 9. In the gaming machine according to means 7 or 8,
A gaming machine comprising teaching means for performing a predetermined teaching when the determining means determines that the inner frame opening signal is not output.

  According to the means 9, when the determination means determines that the inner frame opening signal is not output, the teaching means performs a predetermined teaching. Accordingly, monitoring of unauthorized opening of the inner frame is facilitated, and unauthorized opening of the inner frame can be quickly found. As a result, fraud can be effectively suppressed.

  In the above-described configuration, the configuration is shown in which the opening of the inner frame is detected based on both the inner frame unlocking signal and the inner frame opening signal. The following configuration may be further added to such a configuration.

Means 10. In the gaming machine according to any one of means 5 to 9,
Signal output means for outputting a signal when at least one of the inner frame unlocking signal by the inner frame unlocking signal output means and the inner frame opening signal output means by the inner frame opening signal output means is output. A gaming machine characterized by comprising.

  According to the means 10, when at least one of the inner frame unlocking signal and the inner frame opening signal is output, a signal is output by the signal output means. If the opening of the inner frame is detected based on this signal, the configuration of the opening detection becomes simpler than the configuration in which the output timing of both signals is individually determined to detect the opening of the inner frame. For example, both the inner frame unlocking signal and the inner frame opening signal are output to the control device of the gaming machine to make the determination as described above (means 7 to 9), and the signal from the signal output means is sent to the external hall. It is possible to output to a computer. Further, for example, determination may not be performed (means 6), and the signal from the signal output means may be output to an external hall computer or control device.

Means 11. A front door provided on the front side of the gaming machine body and supported to be openable and closable at the side of the gaming machine body;
An inner frame having a control board for controlling the game board and a game board that is supported so as to be openable and detachable at the side of the outer frame constituting the outer shape of the gaming machine body;
Based on creating an engagement state with the front door provided on the inner frame, the opening of the front door in a closed state with respect to the gaming machine main body is regulated and an engagement state with the outer frame is created. Locking means for restricting the opening of the inner frame in a closed state with respect to the outer frame,
A front door opening detection means for detecting the opening of the front door when a movement of a predetermined amount or more occurs in the front door by opening the front door with respect to the gaming machine main body;
When opening of the front door is detected by the front door opening detection means, a front door opening signal output means for outputting a front door opening signal;
An inner frame opening detection means for detecting the opening of the inner frame when a movement of a predetermined amount or more occurs in the inner frame due to the opening of the inner frame with respect to the outer frame;
An inner frame opening signal output means for outputting an inner frame opening signal when opening of the inner frame is detected by the inner frame opening detection means;
The locking means has a first position changing portion that changes a position in conjunction with an unlocking operation for opening the front door, and the engagement state with the front door is changed by the position change of the first position changing portion. The second position changing unit is configured to release and allow the front door to be opened, and to change a position in conjunction with an unlocking operation to open the inner frame. In a gaming machine configured to release the engagement state with the outer frame due to a change in position, and to allow the opening of the inner frame,
A front door unlock detection means for detecting a change in position of the first position change portion by an unlocking operation of the front door;
When the position change is detected by the front door unlock detection means, a front door unlock signal output means for outputting a front door unlock signal;
An inner frame unlocking detection means for detecting a change in position of the second position change portion by an unlocking operation of the inner frame;
An inner frame unlock signal output means for outputting an inner frame unlock signal when the position change is detected by the inner frame unlock detection means;
The front door unlock signal output means is configured to continue output of the front door unlock signal until at least the front door open signal is output by the front door open signal output means,
The inner frame unlock signal output means is configured to continue outputting the inner frame unlock signal until at least the inner frame release signal is output by the inner frame release signal output means. To play.

  The gaming machine described in means 11 has the configuration of the gaming machine described in means 1 and means 6 above.

  According to the means 11, when the unlocking operation for opening the front door is performed, the front door unlocking signal is output prior to the front door opening signal. Accordingly, at least the unlocking of the front door prior to the opening of the front door can be detected, that is, the opening of the front door can be monitored from a relatively early stage. Moreover, when only the front door unlocking signal is output and the front door opening signal is not output, it is possible to infer that there has been an illegal act. Moreover, the front door unlock signal is continuously output until the front door open signal is output. That is, when the front door is opened, a signal is output without interruption from the stage of the unlocking operation, regardless of whether it is a regular opening or an unauthorized opening. Thereby, the opening of the front door can be reliably detected from the stage of the unlocking operation.

  Further, the inner frame is the same as the front door, and the inner frame unlocking signal is output prior to the inner frame opening signal when the unlocking operation for opening the inner frame is performed. Therefore, the unlocking of the inner frame prior to the opening of the inner frame can be detected, that is, the opening of the inner frame can be monitored from a relatively early stage. Further, when only the inner frame unlocking signal is output and the inner frame opening signal is not output, it is possible to infer that there has been an illegal act. Moreover, the output of the inner frame unlocking signal is continued until the inner frame opening signal is output. That is, when the inner frame is opened, a signal is output without interruption from the stage of the unlocking operation, regardless of whether it is a regular opening or an unauthorized opening. Thereby, the opening of the inner frame can be reliably detected from the stage of the unlocking operation.

  Therefore, according to the means 11, the illegal act to the gaming machine due to the unauthorized opening of the front door / inner frame can be effectively suppressed.

Means 12. In the gaming machine according to means 11,
After the front door unlock signal output means outputs the front door unlock signal, it is determined whether the front door open signal is output by the front door open signal output means while a predetermined time elapses. In addition, after the inner frame unlocking signal is output by the inner frame unlocking signal output means, whether the inner frame opening signal is output by the inner frame opening signal output means during the elapse of a predetermined time. A gaming machine comprising a determination means for determining whether or not.

  According to the means 12, after the front door unlock signal output means outputs the front door unlock signal, the front door open signal output means outputs the front door open signal while the predetermined time elapses. No is determined by the determination means. Further, after the inner frame unlocking signal is output by the inner frame unlocking signal output means, it is determined whether or not the inner frame opening signal is output by the inner frame opening signal output means while a predetermined time elapses. Is determined. Therefore, if the determination means determines that the opening signal is not output, for example, if teaching processing is performed, the front door / inner frame is illegally opened, specifically, the illegal action against the opening detection means is automatically performed. This makes it easy to monitor the unauthorized opening of the front door and inner frame.

Means 13. A front door provided on the front side of the gaming machine body and supported to be openable and closable at the side of the gaming machine body;
An inner frame having a control board for controlling the game board and a game board that is supported so as to be openable and detachable at the side of the outer frame constituting the outer shape of the gaming machine body;
Based on creating an engagement state with the front door provided on the inner frame, the opening of the front door in a closed state with respect to the gaming machine main body is regulated and an engagement state with the outer frame is created. Locking means for restricting the opening of the inner frame in a closed state with respect to the outer frame,
A front door opening detection means for detecting the opening of the front door when a movement of a predetermined amount or more occurs in the front door by opening the front door with respect to the gaming machine main body;
When opening of the front door is detected by the front door opening detection means, a front door opening signal output means for outputting a front door opening signal;
An inner frame opening detection means for detecting the opening of the inner frame when a movement of a predetermined amount or more occurs in the inner frame due to the opening of the inner frame with respect to the outer frame;
An inner frame opening signal output means for outputting an inner frame opening signal when opening of the inner frame is detected by the inner frame opening detection means;
The locking means has a first position changing portion that changes a position in conjunction with an unlocking operation for opening the front door, and the engagement state with the front door is changed by the position change of the first position changing portion. The second position changing unit is configured to release and allow the front door to be opened, and to change a position in conjunction with an unlocking operation to open the inner frame. In a gaming machine configured to release the engagement state with the outer frame due to a change in position, and to allow the opening of the inner frame,
A front door unlock detection means for detecting a change in position of the first position change portion by an unlocking operation of the front door;
When the position change is detected by the front door unlock detection means, a front door unlock signal output means for outputting a front door unlock signal;
An inner frame unlocking detection means for detecting a change in position of the second position change portion by an unlocking operation of the inner frame;
When the position change is detected by the inner frame unlocking detection means, an inner frame unlocking signal output means for outputting an inner frame unlocking signal;
After the front door unlock signal output means outputs the front door unlock signal, it is determined whether the front door open signal is output by the front door open signal output means during a predetermined time. In addition, after the inner frame unlocking signal is output by the inner frame unlocking signal output means, whether the inner frame opening signal is output by the inner frame opening signal output means during the elapse of a predetermined time. A game machine comprising: a determination means for determining whether or not.

  According to the means 13, the front door unlocking signal is output prior to the front door opening signal when the unlocking operation for opening the front door is performed. Accordingly, at least the unlocking of the front door prior to the opening of the front door can be detected, that is, the opening of the front door can be monitored from a relatively early stage. Further, after the front door unlocking signal output means is outputted by the front door unlocking signal output means, it is judged whether or not the front door opening signal output means is outputted by the front door opening signal output means during the elapse of a predetermined time. Is determined. Therefore, when the determination means determines that the front frame opening signal is not output, for example, if a teaching process is performed, the front door is illegally opened, specifically, an illegal act against the opening detection means is automatically determined. Monitoring the unauthorized opening of the front door. Similarly, for the inner frame, the inner frame unlocking signal is output prior to the inner frame opening signal when the unlocking operation for opening the inner frame is performed. Therefore, the unlocking of the inner frame prior to the opening of the inner frame can be detected, that is, the opening of the inner frame can be monitored from a relatively early stage. Further, after the inner frame unlocking signal is output by the inner frame unlocking signal output means, it is determined whether or not the inner frame opening signal is output by the inner frame opening signal output means while a predetermined time elapses. Is determined. Therefore, if the determination means determines that the inner frame release signal is not output, for example, if teaching processing is performed, it automatically determines unauthorized opening of the inner frame, specifically, an illegal act against the opening detection means. Monitoring the unauthorized opening of the inner frame.

  Means 14. A game comprising: teaching means for performing predetermined teaching when it is determined by the determination means that at least one of the front frame opening signal and the inner frame opening signal is not output. Machine.

  According to the means 14, when the determination means determines that at least one of the front frame opening signal and the inner frame opening signal is not output, the teaching means performs a predetermined teaching. Therefore, it becomes easy to monitor the unauthorized opening of the front door / inner frame, and it is possible to quickly find the unauthorized opening of the front door / inner frame. As a result, fraud can be effectively suppressed.

Means 15. In the gaming machine according to any one of means 11 to 14,
When at least one of the front door unlock signal by the front door unlock signal output means and the front door open signal by the front door open signal output means is output, the first signal is output. The second signal is output when at least one of the inner frame unlocking signal by the inner frame unlocking signal output means and the inner frame opening signal output means by the inner frame opening signal output means is output. A gaming machine comprising a signal output means.

  According to the means 15, when at least one of the front door unlock signal and the front door open signal is output, the signal output means outputs the first signal. If the opening of the front door is detected based on the first signal, the configuration of the opening detection becomes simpler than the configuration in which the output timing of both signals is individually determined to detect the opening of the front door. . For example, both the front door unlock signal and the front door open signal are output to the control device of the gaming machine to make the determination as described above (means 12 to 14), and the first signal from the signal output means is obtained. It can be considered to output to an external hall computer. Further, for example, the determination may not be performed (means 11), and the first signal from the signal output means may be output to an external hall computer or control device.

  Similarly, for the inner frame, when at least one of the inner frame unlocking signal and the inner frame opening signal is output, the signal output means outputs the second signal. If the opening of the inner frame is detected based on the second signal, the configuration of the opening detection becomes simpler than the configuration in which the output timing of both signals is individually determined to detect the opening of the inner frame. . For example, both the inner frame unlocking signal and the inner frame opening signal are output to the control device of the gaming machine to make the determination as described above (means 12 to 14), and the second signal from the signal output means Output to an external hall computer can be considered. Further, for example, the determination may not be performed (means 11), and the second signal from the signal output means may be output to an external hall computer or a control device.

  The basic configuration of various gaming machines to which the above means are applied is shown below.

  A. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a ball game machine. As a more detailed mode example, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a ball launching means (such as a launch motor) for playing a game ball based on an operation of the operation means, and the launch A ball path (ball guide path of the rail unit) for guiding the played game ball to a predetermined game area, and each inner frame product arranged in the game area (general winning port, variable winning device, operating port, variable display unit) Etc.) ”.

  B. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a bullet ball gaming machine having a gaming area extending in a substantially vertical direction. As a more detailed mode example, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a ball launching means (such as a launch motor) for playing a game ball based on an operation of the operation means, and the launch A ball path (rail guide path of the rail unit) for guiding the played game ball to a predetermined game area (for example, the game area is constituted by a game board surface) extending in a substantially vertical direction, and each of the game balls arranged in the game area “A bullet ball game machine having an inner frame product (general winning opening, variable winning device, operation opening, variable display unit, etc.) and configured to be able to visually recognize the behavior of a game ball flowing down the game area.” It is done.

  C. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a ball game machine in which a game area is expanded. As a more detailed mode example, “a ball game machine including at least one of the technical configurations for expanding the game area as compared with the prior art described in the embodiments of the invention described later” is given. It is done.

  D. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a ball game machine equipped with a variable display device. As a more detailed mode example, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a ball launching means (such as a launch motor) for playing a game ball based on an operation of the operation means, and the launch A ball path (ball guide path of the rail unit) for guiding the played game ball to a predetermined game area (for example, the game area is constituted by a game board surface), an operation port disposed in the game area, and a variable display device And a variable winning device, and the identification information (symbol) displayed on the variable display device is variably displayed based on the detection of the winning of the game ball at the operating port, and is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time. , A bullet ball game machine configured to open the variable display device in a predetermined manner when the identification information (design) displayed in a stopped state is in a specific manner.

  E. The gaming machine in each of the above means or each of the above ball game machines is a pachinko machine or a gaming machine equivalent to a pachinko machine.

  F. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a revolving type gaming machine such as a slot machine. As a more detailed mode example, “an identification information string (symbol string; specifically, a rotating body such as a reel with a symbol) made up of a plurality of identification information (symbols) is variably displayed (specifically, a reel or the like). Variable display means (specifically, a rotary unit such as a reel unit) that displays the identification information string after being rotated), and is identified due to the operation of the starting operation means (specifically, the start lever). Changes in information (symbols) are started, and changes in the identification information (symbols) are stopped due to the operation of the operating means for stoppage (specifically, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. There is a revolving gaming machine configured to generate a special gaming state (bonus game or the like) advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information (symbol) is the specific identification information (symbol).

  G. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a gaming machine configured by combining a pachinko machine and a slot machine (especially a gaming machine of a slot machine specification that uses a gaming ball as a gaming medium). As a more detailed mode example, “a discriminating information string (a symbol string; specifically a rotating body such as a reel or a belt with a symbol) made up of a plurality of identification information (symbols) is variably displayed (specifically, a reel Variable display means (specifically, a rotating body unit such as a reel unit) that displays the identification information string after the rotation is performed, and is caused by the operation of the starting operation means (specifically, the start lever). The variation of the identification information (symbol) is started, and the variation of the identification information (symbol) is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stopping (specifically, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has passed. It is configured to generate a special gaming state (bonus game, etc.) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information (symbol) is specific identification information (symbol), and a ball tray (top plate, etc.) With that An input device for performing an input process of taking a game ball from the tray and a payout device for paying out the game ball to the ball tray, and when the game ball is input by the input device, the operation of the starting operation means is performed. A gaming machine configured to be effective ”.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a front frame set 14 and a lower tray unit 13 are opened with respect to an outer frame 11 and an inner frame 12 described later. However, in FIG. 2, for convenience, a game board 42 and a glass unit 150 described later are omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a pachinko machine 10 as a gaming machine includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 is provided on one side of the outer frame 11. Is supported to be openable and closable. The outer frame 11 is mainly formed of a wooden plate material in a rectangular shape as a whole, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a small screw. Therefore, the structure can be easily reused as compared with the conventional structure in which the plate members are assembled using nails and rivets. In this embodiment, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm) and the outer dimension in the left and right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the outer frame 11 mainly supports the inner frame 12 and the like, so that an upper hinge 15, a lower hinge 16, and a pair of upper and lower claw horses 17 and 18 are supported. Etc. are installed. The claw horses 17 and 18 in the present embodiment are provided with so-called folded portions 17a and 18a by bending the tip portions thereof at a substantially right angle. When the inner frame 12 is closed due to the presence of the folded portions 17a and 18a, the saddle members 192 and 193 described later (see FIG. 23 and the like) without the length of the claw horses 17 and 18 being so long. ) Can be more reliably stabilized.

  Further, a resin curtain decoration 19 is attached to the lower part of the outer frame 11 in the present embodiment. The traditional wooden curtain 19 is made of resin, which gives a sense of unity between the resin inner frame 12, the lower dish unit 13, and the front frame set 14, and improves the appearance quality. It has been. Although not shown in FIG. 3, a pattern is given to the front surface of the molded curtain decoration 19. In addition, metal sliding members 21 and 22 are provided on the upper surface of the curtain decoration 19, thereby ensuring smooth sliding when the inner frame 12 is opened and closed. In addition, a rib 23 protruding upward is integrally formed at the back of the upper surface of the curtain decoration 19. A return portion (not shown) bent at the front side is integrally formed at the upper end of the rib 23, thereby making it difficult to form a gap with the inner frame 12. In this sense, fraud is prevented. It has been. The height of the rib 23 is set to a predetermined height that is at least equal to or less than the radius of the game ball. As a result, even when a game ball is on the curtain decoration 19 when the inner frame 12 is closed, the game ball is driven backward by riding on the rib 23. That is, the situation (so-called “ball biting”) in which a game ball is sandwiched between the inner frame 12 and the rib 23 is prevented.

  1 and 2, the inner frame 12, the lower dish unit 13, and the front frame set 14 are made of synthetic resin, specifically ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin. By using a synthetic resin for molding each of these members, it is possible to cope with a more complicated shape as compared with the case of using a metal material, and it is possible to suppress an increase in production cost. Advantages of using ABS include lower production costs, stronger viscosity, and higher impact resistance than resin materials such as polycarbonate. In addition, for example, when a coating process such as plating is performed on a design surface such as the front side of the front frame set 14, the process is relatively easy to perform, and there is an advantage that a product with higher appearance quality can be manufactured.

  The opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set so as to extend vertically to the left side (opposite to the position where the handle 35 to be described later) is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. 12 can be opened to the front side. More specifically, the upper and lower hinges 15 and 16 of the outer frame 11 support the upper and lower portions of the inner frame 12 so that the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed.

  In the present embodiment, not only the front frame set 14 but also the lower tray unit 13 is provided so as to be openable and closable on one side with respect to the inner frame 12. Conventionally, the lower dish unit is fixedly provided at the lower part of the inner frame. In this regard, in the present embodiment, the lower plate unit 13 is provided so as to be openable and closable, and the following effects are exhibited. First, the lower tray unit 13 is opened so that at least a part of the game ball launch unit and various parts can be accommodated. Secondly, various wirings can be accommodated, and it is easy to handle electrical connection with various electrical components. More specifically, a full sensor (for detecting that the lower plate 15 is full of game balls) is stored in the housing recess 24 provided at a position corresponding to the lower plate unit 13 below the inner frame 12. In addition, a part of a game ball launching unit 70 described later is accommodated. Further, a touch sensor in the handle 35, which will be described later, electrical wiring extending from the operation amount detecting means, etc., a relay board DK, and the like are also accommodated. For example, the wiring extends from the handle 35 and is led out from the through hole 25 provided on one side of the housing recess 24 via the relay board DK, and is electrically connected to various control boards and the like. Yes. Note that due to the formation of the housing recess 24, there is a concern that the strength and rigidity of the portion of the inner frame 12 may be lowered, but in the present embodiment, it extends downward from the ball discharge portion 26. In addition, a rib (not shown) is provided, and the rib functions as a support part and a reinforcement part. As a result, the concern of a decrease in strength and rigidity is eliminated, and it also serves as a holder for electrical wiring.

  Further, due to the fact that the lower plate unit 13 is supported on one side, there is a concern about the strength and rigidity of the lower plate unit 13 itself. In this respect, in the present embodiment, a reinforcing sheet metal 28 is attached to the surface (back surface) of the lower dish unit 13 on the inner frame 12 side on almost the entire surface.

  Further, a front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable (above the lower plate unit 13) corresponding to a range excluding the lower plate unit 13. Both the lower pan unit 13 and the front frame set 14 can be opened to the front side with an open / close axis extending vertically to the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, similar to the inner frame 12. FIG. 4 is a front view showing a state in which the front frame set 14 is removed from the pachinko machine 10 (however, in FIG. 4, the configuration in the game area on the surface of the game board 42 is shown blank for convenience). Note that a rib R1 protrudes from the front side of the inner frame 12 around the inner frame 12 (part corresponding to the front frame set 14). When the front frame set 14 is closed, the front frame set 14 is fitted inside the rib R1. With this configuration, it becomes difficult to allow a wire or the like to enter from the gap between the front frame set 14 and the inner frame 12, and plays a role in preventing fraud.

  The lower tray unit 13 is provided with a lower tray 31 as a ball receiving tray in a substantially central portion, and the game balls discharged from the discharge port of the ball discharge portion 26 are passed through the discharge port 30 formed in the lower plate unit 13. And can be stored in the lower plate 31. Most of the lower dish unit 13 is molded of ABS resin like the inner frame 12, but the surface layer forming the lower dish 31 and the front panel 32 at the back of the lower dish are particularly flame retardant. Molded with ABS resin. For this reason, this part is difficult to burn. Reference numeral 33 denotes a sound output port from the speaker SP, and reference numeral 34 denotes a ball release lever for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 15 downward. In the present embodiment, the speaker SP is provided on the back side of the sound output port 33 (see FIG. 18 and the like).

  A game ball launching handle (hereinafter simply referred to as “handle”) 35 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 31 so as to protrude to the front side. That is, the handle 35 is positioned on the right side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 on the side opposite to the opening / closing axis of the lower tray unit 13, and a predetermined opening amount when the inner frame 12 is opened regardless of the protrusion of the handle 35. Can be secured. An ashtray 36 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 31. The handle 35 includes a touch sensor (not shown) and an operation amount detection means (not shown) for detecting the operation amount of the operation unit of the handle 35 (the amount of operation can be detected by detecting a change in electrical resistance. Is provided).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, an upper plate 37 serving as a ball tray is provided above the lower plate 31. Here, the upper plate 37 is a ball tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device while aligning them in a line. The upper plate 37 is configured integrally with the glass frame portion that supports the glass in the front frame set 14. In the conventional pachinko machine, a front decorative frame that can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame below the glass frame is provided, and an upper plate is provided on the front decorative frame. Since the upper plate 37 is provided directly and integrally, even if the width of the frame portion of the front frame set 14 is relatively narrow compared to the conventional case as described later, the front frame set 14 (glass frame portion) ) Can be ensured. Similar to the lower plate 31, the upper plate 37 has a structure in which a surface layer is formed of flame-retardant ABS resin.

  In FIG. 4, the inner frame 12 is mainly configured by a resin base 40 having a rectangular outer shape, and a substantially circular window hole 41 is formed at the center of the resin base 40. A game board 42 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the resin base 40. The game board 42 is made of a rectangular plywood, and is attached in a state in which the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the resin base 40 (inner frame 12). Therefore, a substantially central portion of the front surface portion of the game board 42 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 41 of the resin base 40. Note that the length of the game board 42 in the vertical direction is 476 mm, and the length in the horizontal direction is 452 mm (the same size as the conventional one). The resin base 40 is provided with a not-shown opening detection sensor that detects opening of the front frame set 14. Although not shown, an opening detection sensor for detecting the opening of the inner frame 12 is also provided.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 42 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 42 has a general winning port 43 as a winning means, a variable winning device 44 as a winning means, a first opportunity corresponding port (starting opening) 45 as a winning means, and a second opportunity as a winning means. A corresponding port (through gate) 46, a variable display unit 47, and the like are disposed in a through hole formed by router processing, and are attached from the front side of the game board 42 with wood screws or the like. As is well known, a game ball enters the general winning port 43, the variable winning device 44, and the first opportunity corresponding port 45, and a predetermined number of prizes are given to the upper plate 37 (or the lower plate 31) by the output of a detection switch described later. The ball is paid out. In addition, the game board 42 is provided with an out port 48, and game balls that have not entered the various winning units (winning device, winning port, first opportunity corresponding port 45, etc.) pass through the out port 48. Then, it is guided toward a ball discharge path (not shown). A number of nails are planted on the game board 42 in order to disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill 49 are arranged.

  The variable display device unit 47 includes identification information as a second symbol display device 51 that displays the second symbol in a variable manner triggered by the passage of the second opportunity correspondence port 46, and a winning in the first opportunity correspondence port 45. A first symbol display device 52 (special symbol display device) is provided as a symbol display device that variably displays the first symbol (special symbol). The second symbol display device 51 (ordinary symbol display device) includes a display portion 53 for a second symbol (ordinary symbol) and a holding lamp 54, and each time a game ball passes through the second opportunity corresponding port 46, for example, When the display symbol (second symbol) by the display unit 53 fluctuates and the variation display stops at a predetermined symbol, the first opportunity corresponding port 45 is configured to be in an activated state (opened) for a predetermined time. . When a game ball newly passes through the second opportunity corresponding port 46 during the second symbol variation display on the display unit 53 of the second symbol display device 51, the corresponding second symbol variation display is The configuration is performed after the end of the variable display performed at the time. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, it is held up to 4 times, and the hold number is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 44. Yes. However, the maximum number of holding times is not limited to this. For example, the maximum number of suspensions may be set to 8 in order to wait for the 8th variation display of the second symbol. Note that the display unit 53 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 52 (liquid crystal display device) in addition to the configuration to be variably displayed by switching the lighting of a plurality of lamps. . Similarly, the hold lamp 54 may be configured so as to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 52.

  The first symbol display device 52 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 55 described later. The first symbol display device 52 displays, for example, three symbol rows of left, middle and right. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are variably displayed on the first symbol display device 52 so as to be scrolled for each symbol row. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 52 (liquid crystal display device) includes a large liquid crystal display of 8 inches. The variable display device unit 47 is provided with a center frame 57 so as to surround the first symbol display device 52.

  The variable winning device 44 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and in an open state in which a game ball is likely to win in the case of a big win (occurrence of a special game state) and a normal closed state It is designed to be operated repeatedly. More specifically, when a game ball wins the first opportunity corresponding port 45, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the first symbol display device 52, and the confirmed symbol after the stop is a combination of specific symbols set in advance. A special gaming state occurs as a necessary condition. The large winning opening of the variable winning device 44 is in a predetermined open state, and the game ball is configured to be in a state where it is easy to win a prize (a big hit state). Specifically, the passage of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings is defined as one round, and the big winning opening of the variable winning device 44 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times. When a new game ball wins the first opportunity corresponding port 45 during the symbol variation display of the first symbol display device 52, the symbol variation display for that time is the end of the symbol variation display being performed at that time. The configuration is performed later. That is, the symbol variation display is waited (held, stored) (storage means). The maximum number of symbol variation display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, it is held up to 4 times, and the hold number is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 56. ing. However, the maximum number of holding times is not limited to this. For example, the maximum number of suspensions may be set to 8 in order to wait for 8 symbol fluctuation displays. Note that the hold lamp 56 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 52.

  In addition, a guide rail for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launch unit 70 to the upper part of the game board 42 is attached to the game board 42, and the game ball launched as the handle 35 is rotated. Is guided to a predetermined game area through a guide rail. In the present embodiment, the rail includes an inner rail 58 and an outer rail 59 that are arranged in a double-spaced manner at a predetermined interval. Both rails 58 and 59 are constituted by a metal strip made of stainless steel. The inner rail 58 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about 1/2 of the upper side and the right side. An outer rail 59 is provided so that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 58. In this case, a guide rail is mainly constituted by the inner rail 58 and the outer rail 59, and a ball guide passage is formed by a portion (the left portion toward the left) where these rails 58 and 59 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. Yes.

  A return ball preventing member 61 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail 58 (upper left portion in FIG. 5). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide path between the inner rail 58 and the outer rail 59 to the upper part of the game board 42 returns to the ball guide path again. Yes. Further, a resin arc member is provided between the end of the inner rail 58 opposite to the return ball preventing member 61 and the end of the outer rail 59 (the right side). 62 is attached. A return rubber 63 is attached to the upper end portion (the portion on the outer rail 59 side) of the arc member 62, that is, the position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (the upper right portion in FIG. 5). Therefore, the game ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 63 and is returned to, for example, the substantially central portion side of the game board 42. Note that the lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 42 are spaces for attaching a seal such as a certificate or a plate (for example, S1 in the lower right corner of FIG. 5).

  Next, the game area will be described. The game area is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape by the inner periphery of the rail (inner and outer rails 58 and 59). In particular, in this embodiment, the game area partitioned on the board surface of the game board 42 is far more than conventional. It is composed largely. In this embodiment, the distance from the uppermost point of the outer rail 59 to the lower part of the game board 42 is 445 mm (about 58 mm longer than the conventional product), from the extreme left position of the outer rail 59 to the extreme right position on the inner surface of the arc member 62. The distance between is 435 mm (about 50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail 58 to the extreme right position of the inner surface of the arc member 62 is 418 mm.

  In the present embodiment, when the game area is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, an area of a guide rail that is a parallel part of the inner and outer rails 58 and 59 among the areas surrounded by the inner rail 58, the outer rail 59, and the arc member 62. The area is excluded. Accordingly, since the game area does not include the guide rail portion, the left limit position toward the game area is specified not by the outer rail 59 but by the inner rail 58. Similarly, the right limit position toward the game area is specified by the arc member 62. The lower limit position of the game area is specified by the lower end position of the game board 42. The upper limit position of the game area is specified by the outer rail 59.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the width of the gaming area (maximum width in the left-right direction) is 418 mm, and the height of the gaming area (maximum width in the vertical direction) is 445 mm.

  Here, the width of the gaming area is preferably at least 380 mm. More preferably, it is 390 mm or more, 400 mm or more, 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more. That is, the width of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. The height of the game area is preferably at least 400 mm. More preferably, it is 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and more preferably 460 mm or more. Of course, it is good also as 470 mm or more, 480 mm or more, and 490 mm or more. That is, the width of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. In addition, about the combination of the said width | variety and height, it is good also as what combined the said numerical value arbitrarily.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of the area of the game area to the surface of the game board 42 is about 70%, which is a much larger area ratio than before. The area ratio of the game area to the surface of the game board 42 has been only about 50% in the past, so it can be said that the game area is considerably expanded on the premise that the game board 42 is shared. It should be noted that the external shape of the pachinko machine 10 is almost uniform among manufacturers for the convenience of installation in the game hall, and in the situation where the size of the game board 42 must be the same, the surface of the game board 42 as described above. Increasing the ratio of the area of the gaming area to about 20% is very significant from the viewpoint of expanding the gaming area. Here, the ratio is preferably at least 60% or more. More preferably, it is 65% or more, More preferably, it is 70% or more. Further, if it is 75% or more exceeding the case of this embodiment, it is more desirable. Furthermore, it may be 80% or more.

  Further, the ratio of the area of the game area to the area of the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is about 40%, which is a much larger area ratio than in the past. The area ratio of the game area to the area of the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is desirably 35% or more. Of course, it may be 40% or more, 45% or more, or 50% or more.

  The second opportunity corresponding ports 46 located on both sides of the variable display device unit 47 have a guide mechanism that allows the game balls that have passed through the second opportunity corresponding port 46 to be moved toward the center. Thereby, even when the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, the game ball can be guided toward the central first opportunity corresponding port 45 and the variable prize-winning device 44. By expanding, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to difficulty in winning game balls. Furthermore, by extending the game area in the left-right direction, the second opportunity corresponding port 46, the windmill 49, a plurality of nails (guide nails for guiding the game ball to the center), and various other objects are arranged. The behavior of the game ball in the game areas on both the left and right sides of the variable display device unit 47 can be made more interesting. In addition, since the game area is also expanded in the vertical direction, the second opportunity corresponding port 46, the windmill 49, a plurality of nails, and other accessories can be arranged in various ways. The behavior of the game ball can be made even more interesting.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 4, in the resin base 40, a game ball launch unit 70 is attached below the window hole 41 (game board 42). 6 is a front view of the game ball launching unit 70, FIG. 7 is a perspective view thereof, FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state in which an opening / closing portion 82, which will be described later, is opened, and FIG. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the game ball launching unit 70. More specifically, the game ball launch unit 70 includes a metal base plate 71 fixed to the resin base 40, a launch device 72 attached to the base plate 71, and a tip of the launch device 72. On the side, a launching rail 73 having a substantially M-shaped cross section attached to the base plate 71 so as to extend parallel to the longitudinal direction of the launching device 72, and guiding the game balls one by one to the base end of the firing rail 73 A ball feed mechanism 74 attached to the base plate 71 for guiding, and a base plate 71 for supporting and positioning a game ball placed on the base end portion (right end portion in the figure) of the firing rail 73. Positioning member 75 (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

  The launch rail 73 is for guiding the game ball immediately after being launched from the launch device 72, and extends linearly so as to have a predetermined launch angle (launch angle). Then, the game ball launched in accordance with the turning operation of the handle 35 is first launched obliquely upward along the launch rail 73 and then guided to a predetermined game area through the ball guide passages of the rails 58 and 59 as described above. It has become so.

  In the case of this pachinko machine 10, it has already been described that the game area is greatly expanded as compared with the prior art, but under such a configuration, the curvature of the guide rail must be reduced, so that the launch ball is stabilized. Need some ingenuity. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the launch position of the game ball is lowered, the inclination angle (launch angle) of the launch rail 73 is made somewhat larger than the existing one (that is, the launch rail 73 is raised), and the launch rail is further increased. The length of 73 is made longer than the existing one so as to ensure a sufficiently long ball guiding distance. Thereby, the game ball launched from the game ball launching device can be guided to the rails 58 and 59 in a more stable state. In this case, in particular, the launch rail 73 is formed so as to extend from the launch position by the launch device 72 to a position beyond the center position (out port 48) in the left-right direction of the game area. In addition, since the launch rail 73 is configured as described above, in this embodiment, the base plate 71 is also relatively larger than the conventional one, and the number of fixing means (screws) for fixing the base plate 71 is increased compared to the conventional one. .

  In the present embodiment, a linear solenoid is employed as the launching device 72 instead of a combination of a motor and launching rod that are generally employed conventionally. That is, the launching device 72 includes a plunger 76 extending in parallel with the firing rail 73, and a hitting portion 77 for hitting a game ball is attached to the tip of the plunger 76. In this embodiment, a polyester-based thermoplastic elastomer is employed as a material constituting the hitting portion 77. Under such a configuration, the launch device 72 is repeatedly excited and de-energized every predetermined time, whereby the plunger 76 is repeatedly raised and retracted. Then, each time the plunger 76 protrudes, the game ball positioned at a predetermined position is launched from the launch rail 73. Note that the protruding speed of the plunger 76 is appropriately adjusted based on the operation amount of the handle 35 (the stroke amount is substantially constant), thereby adjusting the firing speed of the game ball and hence the flying amount. The firing device 72 is fixed with screws to four bosses erected on the base plate 71. In the present embodiment, the lower two bosses are fixed to the base plate 71. On the other hand, the upper two bosses can be adjusted in height (projection amount). Therefore, by appropriately adjusting the protrusion amount of the boss, the height (protrusion amount) to which the launching device 72 is attached, and consequently the tip position of the plunger 76, that is, the hitting point of the game ball can be adjusted. Yes.

  The positioning member 75 is for supporting and positioning a game ball placed on the base end portion of the firing rail 73, and has a substantially cylindrical shape. The positioning member 75 is formed with a screw hole penetrating in the vertical direction, and a screw hole is also formed at a predetermined position of the base plate 71. And the positioning member 75 is attached by screwing a screw in the state in which both screw holes are aligned. In the present embodiment, the screw hole on the positioning member 75 side is formed not at the center position but at a slightly eccentric position. Therefore, the distance between the side surface of the positioning member 75 and the base end portion of the firing rail 73 can be slightly changed by screwing the screw after the positioning member 75 is appropriately rotated. In other words, by rotating the positioning member 75, it is possible to finely adjust the support position of the game ball, and thus the stop position immediately before the game ball is launched.

  The ball feeding mechanism 74 is for guiding the game balls guided from the upper plate 37 side one by one to the base end portion of the firing rail 73. The ball feeding mechanism 74 can be opened and closed at a resin pedestal portion 81 fixed to the base plate 71 so as to cover an upper portion of the launching device 72 and one side (right side in the figure) of the pedestal portion 81. It is also provided with an opening / closing part 82 made of resin and supported by a shaft. A locking claw 83 protruding forward is formed integrally with the pedestal portion 81, and a locking hole 84 is formed on the opposite side of the opening / closing portion 82 from the support shaft. The opening / closing part 82 is always closed. That is, when the opening / closing part 82 is closed, the locking claw 83 is inevitably locked in the locking hole 84, and thus the closed state is maintained.

  An introduction port 85 for introducing a game ball guided from the upper plate 37 is provided at the front portion of the opening / closing unit 82, and the game ball is introduced downward from the introduction port 85. A lid 82a is detachably attached to the rear part of the opening / closing part 82, and an electromagnet 86 and a sending piece 87 for sending out the game balls one by one are provided in the internal space of the opening / closing part 82. ing. The delivery piece 87 has a corner portion (a shaft support portion 87a) at one end thereof rotatably supported with respect to the opening / closing portion 82, and can accommodate only one game ball on the opposite side to the shaft support portion 87a. The holder portion 88 is provided in a recessed manner. A metal piece 89 made of magnetic metal is attached to the upper side portion connecting the holder portion 88 and the shaft support portion 87a so as to face the electromagnet 86. With this configuration, when the electromagnet 86 is turned on, the metal piece 89 is pulled so as to stick to the electromagnet 86 and the delivery piece 87 rotates upward. Thereby, the game ball introduced from the introduction port 85 is accommodated in the holder part 88, and the downward flow of the game ball is restricted. On the other hand, when the electromagnet 86 is turned off, the delivery piece 87 rotates downward due to gravity, and the game ball accommodated in the holder portion 88 flows downward, so that the base of the launch rail 73 is reduced. Guided to the end. Note that when the electromagnet 86 is turned off, the upper part of the delivery piece 87 restricts the flow of the next game ball to the holder portion 88. Accordingly, the on / off operation of the electromagnet 86 is repeatedly executed, whereby the game balls are guided one by one to the firing start position (predetermined position). In addition, it is comprised so that on / off of the electromagnet 86 and excitation / non-excitation of the launch device 72 (solenoid) may be synchronized.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 4, there is a predetermined gap between the firing rail 73 and the rails 58 and 59 (guide rail), and a foul ball passage 91 is formed below the gap. Therefore, if the game ball fired from the launching device 72 does not reach the return ball prevention member 61 and goes back as a foul ball in the guide rail, the foul ball passes to the lower plate 31 via the foul ball passage 91. Discharged. Incidentally, in the case of the present embodiment, the length of the firing rail 73 is about 170 mm, and the length of the gap on the distal end side of the firing rail 73 (the length on the extension line of the firing rail 73) is about 68 mm.

  In FIG. 4, reference numeral 92 denotes a discharge port communicating with the upper plate 37, and the game ball is discharged to the upper plate 37 through the discharge port 92. An open / close shutter 93 is attached to the discharge port 92. Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, the shutter 93 can be rotated about the shaft portion provided along the lower side portion thereof, and the front frame set 14 is opened (state shown in FIG. 4). The shutter 93 substantially closes the discharge port 92 by a biasing force such as a spring. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 93 is pushed open by a ball passage rod 94 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14. Note that the game ball is discharged to the lower plate 31 in the open state of the front frame set 14. Therefore, as described above, in the pachinko machine 10 configured such that the upper plate 37 is directly provided on the front frame set 14, the game balls in the payout passage and the like are spilled off when the front frame set 14 is opened. Can be prevented.

  The resin base 40 is provided with small rectangular windows 95 and 96 at the lower left and right sides of the window hole 41. Therefore, a seal or the like (for example, S1 in FIG. 5) stretched at the lower left and right corners of the game board 42 can be viewed through the small windows 95 and 96. It is also possible to affix the above-mentioned seal or the like from the small windows 95 and 96.

  Further, the resin base 40 is provided with a substantially oval small window 97 at the upper left of the window hole 41, and a substantially oval hole 98 (see FIG. 5) in the upper left part of the game board 42 corresponding to the small window 97. Reference) is provided. Various electrical wirings (not shown) connected to an arcuate illumination part 112 of the front frame set 14 to be described later are led from the back side of the pachinko machine 10 through the small window 97 and the hole 98.

  Further, support metal fittings 101, 102, and 103 are attached to the left end portion of the inner frame 12 in FIG. 4 as a support mechanism for the front frame set 14 and the lower dish unit 13. The upper support bracket 101 is provided with a support hole 104 having a notch on the front side of the figure, and the middle support bracket 102 is provided with projecting shafts 105 and 106 protruding in the vertical direction, respectively. Further, the lower support fitting 103 is provided with a support hole (not shown).

  Next, the front frame set 14 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is a rear view of the front frame set 14. The front frame set 14 is formed with a substantially elliptical window 111 so that most of the game area can be viewed from the outside. Specifically, the window portion 111 has a shape in which a substantially central portion on the left and right sides thereof is curved relatively gently as compared with the upper and lower sides. The substantially central portion may be linear. In the present embodiment, the distance between the upper end of the window portion 111 (the uppermost portion of the outer rail 59 and the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the front frame set 14 (the so-called vertical width of the upper frame portion) is about 50 mm. It is significantly shorter than the prior art having an upper frame width of about 85 mm to 95 mm. As a result, the upper area of the game area can be easily secured, and the large-sized variable display device unit 47 can also be arranged relatively upward. The distance between the upper end of the front frame set 14 is desirably 80 mm or less, more desirably 70 mm or less, and further desirably 60 mm or less. Of course, as long as a predetermined strength can be ensured, it may be 50 mm or less.

  Also, the shortest distance between the left end of the window 111 and the left end of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 (the left-right width of the left-side frame portion: shown on the right side in FIG. 11), The frame width on the opening / closing axis side is set to be relatively large in order to increase the strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 itself. In this case, as is apparent from a comparison between FIGS. 1 and 4, in the state where the front frame set 14 is closed, a part of the left end portion of the outer rail 59 is covered by the left frame portion. Even if it becomes difficult to visually recognize the game ball in this way, it is only a passing point where the game ball is guided to the game area, and it is difficult to see the game ball in the game area where the player mainly enjoys the game. It doesn't mean. Therefore, there is no trouble in actual game. Moreover, while such a trouble does not arise, sufficient intensity | strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 are securable. Incidentally, the distance in the left-right direction between the left end position of the outer rail 59 and the left end position of the outer frame 11 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 is about 30 mm, the right end position of the game area (the right end position of the arc member 62) and the outer frame 11 The distance in the left-right direction from the right end position is about 44 mm.

  In addition, the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. For example, an arcuate illumination part 112 incorporating a large number of light emitting means such as LEDs is provided on the periphery of the window part 111. In the present pachinko machine 10, the arcuate lighting part 112 functions as an effect lamp such as a jackpot lamp, and is turned on or flashing at the time of jackpot or reach effect, etc. Inform the effect. In addition, on the left and right sides of the arcuate illumination part 112, there are provided a prize ball lamp 113 that is lit during payout of the prize ball and an error display lamp 114 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs. Further, a small window 115 to which a transparent resin is attached is provided so as to be close to the lower end portion of the arcuate electric decoration portion 112 so that the inside can be visually recognized. In the present embodiment, chrome plating is applied in many regions on the surface side of the arcuate electric decoration portion 112 in order to bring out more gorgeousness. At the time of chromium plating in the present embodiment, trivalent chromium is used in consideration of the production environment and the like, not the hexavalent chromium that has been widely used conventionally.

  In addition, a ball lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window 111, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. If the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, a game ball is lent according to the operation. . The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 37 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays remaining amount information such as a card. It should be noted that the ball rental operation unit 120 is not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine is achieved.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the light emitting substrate 124 for the light emitting means is attached to the upper corner portion on the back side of the front frame set 14. In addition, various reinforcing members made of metal are provided on the back side of the front frame set 14 so as to surround the window portion 111. Specifically, reinforcing plates 131, 132, 133, and 134 are attached to the back side of the front frame set 14 and on the top, bottom, left, and right outside of the window portion 111, respectively. The reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are connected in contact with each other, but the light emitting substrate 124 is covered so as to avoid direct contact between the light emitting substrate 124 and the reinforcing plate 131. Alternatively, a resin part 135 for preventing energization of the light emitting substrate 124 is provided. As a result, generation of noise and magnetic field in the light emitting substrate 124 is suppressed. The reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are grounded by a grounding mechanism (not shown).

  The right reinforcing plate 131 in FIG. 11 is provided with an engaging claw 131a having a hook shape at an intermediate position thereof, and the engaging claw 131a is a hole portion of the inner frame 12 with the front frame set 14 closed. 12a (refer FIG. 4 etc.) is comprised. With this configuration, the front frame set 14 is configured to include the upper plate 37, and even if the upper and lower pivot support positions are extended, the front frame set 14 can be prevented from being lifted at the intermediate position. Therefore, an illegal act or the like floating the front frame set 14 is suppressed.

  Further, a pair of upper and lower front frame set collars 14a and 14b extending to the back side of the front frame set 14 are integrally formed on the left reinforcing plate 131 in FIG.

  Furthermore, although it has been described above that chrome plating is applied in many regions on the surface side of the arcuately decorated portion 112, if the area of the plated portion is large, the portion tends to be charged easily. In this respect, in the present embodiment, a portion of the arcuately decorated portion 112 that has been plated with chrome and the upper reinforcing plate 133 in FIG. 11 located on the back side thereof are fastened together with a metal screw 133a. Has been. As a result, it is possible to suppress problems such as charging due to frequent use of plating and noise caused by the plating.

  In addition, a resin-made rail side wall member 136 is provided on the lower reinforcing plate 134 at a position facing the firing rail 73 (see FIG. 4). The rail side wall member 136 becomes the side wall of the firing rail 73 when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, the game ball is prevented from spilling from the launch rail 73.

  In addition, a ball outlet 141 is provided in the vicinity of the rail side wall member 136 so that the most downstream portion of the upper plate 37 communicates with the introduction port 85 of the game ball launch unit 70 when the front frame set 14 is closed. ing. An opening / closing member 142 is attached to the lower reinforcing plate 134 so that the ball outlet 141 can be opened and closed. As shown in FIG. 12 and the like, the opening / closing member 142 includes a housing 143 attached to the lower reinforcing plate 134 above the ball outlet 141, and an upper end accommodated in the housing 143. The portion extends downward so as to substantially follow the lower reinforcing plate 134, and is connected to the tongue piece 144 having flexibility and spring elasticity, and the tongue piece 144 within the housing 143. On the inner frame 12 side (the back side when the front frame set 14 is closed), an upper end is pivotally supported, and a rear portion includes a hard resin pressed portion 145 extending downward. When the front frame set 14 is in the open state, the pressed portion 145 has its tip side (lower end side) somewhat protruding toward the back, and the lower end of the tongue piece portion 144 is the sphere. It hangs down to a position where the upper part of the outlet 141 is blocked. That is, in this case, the flow of the game ball on the upper plate 37 is restricted by the tongue piece portion 144 and is not guided from the ball outlet 141 to the introduction port 85 side. On the other hand, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the pressed portion 145 hits and is pressed against the tip of the protrusion 146 extending forward from the inner frame 12. Then, the tongue piece 144 connected thereto is pulled upward and is slid. By this slide, the ball outlet 141 is opened, and the game balls on the upper plate 37 are sequentially guided from the ball outlet 141 to the introduction port 85.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the glass unit 150 including a pair of front and rear glass plates is attached on the back side of the front frame set 14. The glass unit 150 in the present embodiment is not attached to a pair of front and rear rectangular glass plates in the form of a pair of front and back, but is attached in a round shape as a whole and assembled. It has been.

  Here, the detail of the glass unit 150 and its attachment structure are demonstrated. 13 is a front view showing the glass unit 150, FIG. 14 is a sectional view taken along the line KK of FIG. 13, and FIG. 15 is a sectional view taken along the line JJ of FIG. As shown in these drawings, the glass unit 150 substantially corresponds to the shape of the window portion 111 and is provided so as to surround a pair of front and rear plate glasses 151 and 152 having a substantially circular shape and the periphery of the plate glasses 151 and 152. The holding frame 153 is provided. The holding frame 153 in the present embodiment is made of ABS resin. The holding frame 153 includes a holding portion main body 154 having a substantially “H” -shaped cross section, and attachment portions 155 that protrude outward from the holding portion main body 154 at a plurality of locations.

  Since the holding section main body 154 has the above-mentioned cross-sectional shape, a pair of hook-shaped holding sections is formed (however, a part of the holding section 154 corresponding to the mounting section 155 is notched). The plate glasses 151 and 152 are bonded and fixed to the holding portion at a predetermined interval (bonded with a hot melt adhesive or the like).

  Further, a part of the holding portion main body 154 bulges outward, and an accommodating portion 156 is integrally formed toward the inside corresponding to the bulged portion. The accommodating portion 156 is provided with a drying means 157 for preventing moisture condensation between the pair of glass plates 151 and 152 (for absorbing moisture). The drying unit 157 includes, for example, a casing and a desiccant stored in the casing. More specifically, the drying means 157 has a casing in which a pair of two case members face each other, and a large number of granular desiccants are accommodated in the casing. The casing is partitioned into a plurality of rooms by partition walls (not shown), and a desiccant is accommodated in each room. Examples of the desiccant include zeolite and silica gel. The casing is formed with a large number of small holes that communicate with each other. Therefore, the air in the space sealed or almost sealed by the pair of plate glasses 151 and 152 is efficiently dehumidified, and the occurrence of condensation and the like is prevented. The drying means 157 is disposed on the outer peripheral side with respect to the contour line of the window portion 1111 so that the drying means 157 is not visually recognized from the outside.

  Now, the point that the glass plates 151 and 152 are bonded and fixed to the holding portion of the holding portion main body 154 has already been described, but here, the procedure of bonding and fixing will be described. FIG. 16 is a partial side view showing the arrow portion of FIG. 13 showing the holding portion main body 154. On the side wall of the holding portion main body 154, an escape hole 158 as shown in FIG. The escape hole 158 has a tapered shape (conical frustum shape) whose diameter decreases toward the inner side. At the time of bonding and fixing, first, the holding body 154 is bonded and fixed in a state where one plate glass 151 or 152 is placed. Next, the drying means is set in the housing portion 156, and then the other plate glass 152 or 151 is bonded and fixed. At this time, the other plate glass 152 or 151 is pushed with a relatively strong force in order to make the bonding more reliable. During the pressing, the air between the pair of glass plates 151 and 152 may be compressed. If the air is compressed, there is a concern that the other glass plate 152 or 151 may be peeled off due to the expansion force. In this respect, in this embodiment, the escape hole 158 is opened along with the pressing. To the outside. In other words, air can enter and exit through the escape hole 158. Therefore, a situation in which the other plate glass 152 or 151 is peeled off does not occur. Then, after the bonding of the other plate glass 152 or 151 is completed, an adhesive is injected into the escape hole 158 and dried and hardened when the air between the plate glasses 151 and 152 becomes normal pressure. Thereby, the penetration | invasion of moisture etc. from the outside can be controlled, with the normal pressure state between the plate glasses 151 and 152 maintained.

  As shown in FIG. 11, a rib 161 protruding in the direction of the inner frame 12 is integrally formed on the back side of the front frame set 14 along the outer peripheral shape of the holding portion main body 154. A part of 161 is a support rib (not shown) having a large protruding amount in order to assist the support when the glass unit 150 is attached. In addition to the support ribs, locking ribs (not shown) are integrally formed at two upper and lower positions. Locking protrusions (not shown) projecting in the center direction of the window 111 are integrally formed at the front ends of the locking ribs. When the glass unit 150 is attached, the locking protrusions are held in the holding portion main body 154. It is to be locked in the recess. Thereby, the glass unit 150 can be temporarily fixed.

  Further, on the back side of the front frame set 14, attached portions 180 are provided at a plurality of locations corresponding to the attaching portions 155, and the attaching portions 155 are attached to the attached portions 180, so that the glass unit 150. Is fixed.

  Here, the attachment portion 155 will be described in more detail. As shown in FIGS. 15 and 17, the attachment portion main body 155a constituting the main part of the attachment portion 155 has an insertion hole 171 to form a boss shape. . A relatively thin metal plate 172 is attached to one surface (upper surface in FIG. 15) of the attachment portion main body 155a. A small diameter hole 173 is formed in the metal plate 172 so as to correspond to the insertion hole 171. A screwing means 174 is provided so as to be inserted through the small diameter hole 173 and the insertion hole 171.

  The screwing means 174 in the present embodiment includes a shaft portion 175, a male screw portion 176 integrally formed on the distal end side of the shaft portion 175, and an operation portion 177 provided on the proximal end side of the shaft portion 175. Yes. The shaft portion 175 is formed to have a smaller diameter than the small diameter hole 173 of the metal plate 172, and the operation portion 177 and the male screw portion 176 are formed to have a larger diameter than the small diameter hole 173. Under such a configuration, the screwing means 174 is movable with the length of the shaft portion 175 (stroke amount) and cannot be removed from the mounting portion main body 155a.

  The operation unit 177 includes a first operation unit 178 made up of a pair of knob members and a second operation unit 179 made up of a cross-shaped groove provided at the center position of the first operation unit 178. For this reason, even if the first operation unit 178 is rotated or the rotation operation is performed with a predetermined jig such as a Phillips screwdriver inserted into the second operation unit 179, the attachment / detachment operation described later becomes possible. Yes. However, in the present embodiment, the first operation portion 178 extends in a sufficiently large lateral direction so that the fastening can be released relatively easily even when the driver is tightened manually. It has become. A washer (not shown) such as a spring washer may be provided between the operation unit 177 and the metal plate 172.

  On the other hand, the attached portion 180 will be described. The attached portion 180 has a boss shape, and an internal thread corresponding to the external thread portion 176 of the screwing means 174 is formed inside the attached portion 180.

  Under such a configuration, in the present embodiment, the male screw portion 176 of the screwing means 174 provided in the mounting portion 155 of the glass unit 150 is screwed into the female screw of the mounted portion 180, so that both It is concluded. By such fastening, the glass unit 150 is firmly attached to the front frame set 14.

  In the present embodiment, the screwing means 174 is configured so as not to be removable with respect to the mounting portion main body 155a. Further, the first operation unit 178 may be configured with a shape different from the pair of knob members. For example, it is constituted by a cylindrical member having a turret formed on the outer periphery.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 11, support brackets 181 and 182 are attached to the right end portion of the front frame set 14 in FIG. 11 (left end portion when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10) as a support mechanism for the inner frame 12. Therefore, the front frame set 14 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 by assembling the support brackets 181 and 182 on the front frame set 14 side to the support brackets 101 and 102 (see FIG. 4) on the inner frame 12 side. It comes to be installed. Here, the support mechanism will be described in more detail based on the relationship between the support fittings 101 and 102 and the support fittings 181 and 182. The support fitting 181 has a substantially rod shape, and the upper diameter is larger than the lower diameter. The width of the cutout of the support hole 104 is narrower than the upper thickness of the support fitting 181 and wider than the lower thickness. As a mounting procedure of the front frame set 14, first, the lower part of the support fitting 181 is inserted into the support hole 104 through the notch, and then the support fitting 182 is inserted into the protruding shaft 105 of the support fitting 102. Then, by positioning the upper portion of the support fitting 181 corresponding to the notch position, the support fitting 181 is prevented from being detached from the support hole 104, and the mounting of the front frame set 14 is completed.

  On the other hand, the mounting of the lower tray unit 13 will also be described. As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the lower tray unit 13 is also provided with a pair of upper and lower support portions 183 and 184 as a support mechanism for the inner frame 12. Yes. Therefore, the lower plate unit 13 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 by assembling the support portions 183 and 184 on the lower plate unit 13 side to the support brackets 102 and 103 (see FIG. 4) on the inner frame 12 side. It comes to be installed. Here, the support mechanism will be described in more detail based on the relationship between the support fittings 102 and 103 and the support portions 183 and 184. The support portion 183 is configured by a hole formed in a sheet metal, and is below the support fitting 102. The extending protruding shaft 106 can be inserted. Further, the support portion 184 is formed of a substantially inverted L-shaped protrusion that can be projected and lowered in the vertical direction. The support portion 184 is always maintained in a state of protruding downward by a spring (not shown) installed inside. As a mounting procedure of the lower plate unit 13, first, the protruding shaft 106 of the support fitting 102 is inserted into the hole serving as the support portion 183. Then, the support portion 184 is placed in an immersion state against the biasing force of the spring, the tip of the support portion 184 is aligned with a support hole (not shown) of the support fitting 103, and then the support portion 184 is supported in a protruding state. By fitting this in the hole, the mounting of the lower tray unit 13 is completed.

  Next, the locking mechanism of the inner frame 12 and the locking mechanism of the front frame set 14 and the lower tray unit 13 will be described. In the present embodiment, the locking mechanism of the front frame set 14 and the locking mechanism of the lower tray unit 13 are integrated with the locking mechanism of the inner frame 12. That is, each locking mechanism in the present embodiment is embodied by a single locking device G1. The locked state of the inner frame 12 and the locked state of the front frame set 14 are each released by a predetermined key operation on the cylinder lock 196 provided on the right side of the inner frame 12.

  Here, the configuration of the locking device G1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 is a front view of the locking device G1, FIG. 21 is a right side view thereof, and FIG. 22 is a left side view thereof. Further, FIG. 23 shows a front perspective view of the locking device G1, and FIG. 24 shows a rear perspective view of the locking device G1. The vertically long base frame 186 constituting the locking device G1 includes a mounting plate 187 and a support plate 188, which are integrally formed in a substantially L-shaped cross section. As for the locking device G1 of this Embodiment, the attaching plate 187 is attached to the inner side of the inner frame 12 in the vertical direction.

  A plurality of mounting holes are formed in the mounting plate 187, and rectangular insertion holes 189 and 190 are formed in the upper and lower portions thereof. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the front frame set collars 14a and 14b (see FIG. 2) extending to the back side of the front frame set 14 enter the insertion holes 189 and 190.

  Inside the support plate 188, a sliding rod 191 is slidably arranged up and down. The sliding rod 191 and the flange members 192 and 193 provided on the upper and lower portions of the base frame 186 are always pulled so as to be positioned at a lower position by a pair of upper and lower coil springs (not shown). The flange members 192 and 193 are slid in conjunction only when the sliding rod 191 moves upward. That is, each of the eaves members 192 and 193 can be independently moved upward, and when the upper and lower eaves members 192 and 193 are moved upward with a wire or the like (when an illegal act is performed). Must be hooked on both saddle members 192 and 193 and pulled up. That is, it is configured such that unauthorized unlocking cannot be performed only by hooking only one hook member 192 or 193 and pulling it upward. As described above, the claw horses 17 and 18 are fixed inside the outer frame 11 so as to correspond to the saddle members 192 and 193. When the inner frame 12 is in the closed state, The hook members 192 and 193 are locked to the claw horses 17 and 18.

  Further, the front frame set locking members 194 and 195 constituting the front frame set locking mechanism are formed by bending a metal plate into a U-shaped cross section. Stop holes 194 a and 195 a are formed, and the locking holes 194 a and 195 a are arranged to face the insertion holes 189 and 190 formed in the mounting plate 187. Further, a pair of upper and lower coil springs (not shown) are provided between the front frame set locking members 194 and 195 and the mounting plate 187, and the front frame set locking members 194 and 195 are always pulled to be positioned at the upper position. ing.

  When the front frame set 14 is closed, the front frame set collars 14a and 14b enter the 194a and 195a. At this time, the front frame set locking members 194 and 195 are pushed by the flange portions 14a and 14b and slide downward once against the tensile force of the coil spring, and then the original force is applied by the tensile force of the coil spring. Returning to the position, the front frame set collars 14a and 14b are locked. Further, the front frame set locking members 194 and 195 slide downward as the sliding rod 191 slides downward during unlocking. As a result, the engagement between the front frame set collar portions 14a and 14b and the locking holes 194a and 194b is released.

  A cam plate 196 a that is locked to the sliding rod 191 is attached to the lock shaft of the cylinder lock 196. When the key is rotated in the clockwise direction in FIG. 20 by the key operation, the sliding rod 191 is slid upward. Thereby, the eaves members 192 and 193 are slid upward. At this time, the engagement between the flange members 192 and 193 and the claw horses 17 and 18 on the outer frame 11 side is released, and the inner frame 12 is unlocked.

  On the other hand, when the key is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 20, the sliding rod 191 is slid downward, and the front frame set locking members 194 and 195 are slid downward. At this time, the engagement between the front frame set locking members 194 and 195 and the front frame set collars 14a and 14b on the front frame set 14 side is released, and the front frame set 14 is unlocked.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the lower plate unit locking member 197 constituting the lower plate unit locking mechanism is slidably attached along the support plate 188. The lower plate unit locking member 197 includes a pair of upper and lower lower plate unit collars 197a and 197b and an operation unit 198 located at the uppermost part. The lower pan unit locking member 197 is always pulled by a coil spring (not shown) so as to be positioned at the upper position. Thus, when the lower plate unit 13 is in the closed state, the lower plate unit flanges 197a and 197b are inserted into the locking holes 13a and 13b (see FIGS. 2 and 19) provided on the back side of the lower plate unit 13. It is locked and the locked state is maintained. The operation unit 198 of the lower dish unit locking member 197 is exposed only when the front frame set 14 is opened, and can be operated only in this case. And the said latching state is cancelled | released by pushing down this operation part 198 against the tensile force of the said coil spring, and the lower pan unit 13 will be unlocked. In other words, the lower pan unit 13 that has been in the closed state is allowed to be unlocked only when the front frame set 14 is opened.

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described in detail. FIG. 25 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. Various types of control boards are arranged on the pachinko machine 10 on the back side (actually on the back side of the inner frame 12 and the game board 42) so as to be lined up and down, left and right, or stacked back and forth. A game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into two mounting bases to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 42. Yes. In this case, the main board and the sound lamp control board are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the dispensing control board, launch control board, and power supply board are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit is referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as “second control board unit 202”.

  In addition, since the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203”. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured so that they can be attached and detached without using any tools or the like in units of units. It is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 42. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden configuration or the like even if the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one behind the other.

  Actually, the units 201 to 203 are arranged and attached as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. In FIG. 26, the first control board unit 201 having a substantially L-shape is arranged at substantially the center of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 is arranged therebelow. Further, the back pack unit 203 is arranged in a region partially overlapping the first control board unit 201.

  Specifically, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a support shaft part M1 at the left end as viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the first control board unit 201 is centered on the axis A by the support shaft part M1. It can be opened and closed. Further, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a fastening portion M2 made of a ny latch or the like at the right end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and the locking claw portion M3 at the upper end portion. The first control board unit 201 is fixed and held with respect to the machine body by the fastening part M2 and the locking claw part M3.

  Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a support shaft part M4 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 opens and closes around the axis B by the support shaft part M4. It is possible. Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a fastening portion M5 made of a ny latch or the like at the left end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side). 2 The control board unit 202 is fixedly held with respect to the machine body.

  Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a support shaft portion M6 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the back pack unit 203 can be opened and closed around an axis C by the support shaft portion M6. Yes. Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a fastening portion M7 made of a ny latch or the like at the left end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and corresponds to the upper end portion and the lower end portion, respectively. Rotating locking portions M8 and M9 are provided (on the machine body side), and the back pack unit 203 is fixed and held with respect to the machine body by the fastening portions M7 and the locking portions M8 and M9. Yes.

  In this case, the unfolding directions of the units 201 to 203 are not the same, and the first control board unit 201 opens to the left when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, whereas the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit. 203 is configured to open to the right.

  On the other hand, FIG. 27 is a rear view showing the configuration in a state where the game board 42 is assembled to the inner frame 12. FIG. 28 is a perspective view of the inner frame 12 as viewed from the rear. Here, the back side structure of the inner frame 12 and the game board 42 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28.

  The game board 42 is installed in a square frame-shaped installation area surrounded by the resin base 40 and is not dropped by a plurality of (four in this embodiment) locking fixtures 211 and 212 provided on the inner frame 12. It is fixed to. The locking fixtures 211 and 212 can be manually rotated and can be switched between a fixed position (lock position) and a fixed release position (unlock position). FIG. 27 shows a locked state. The locking fixtures 211 at the three left and right sides of the game board 42 are L-shaped metal parts formed by bending metal pieces, and are configured not to protrude outwardly from the inner frame 12 when the game board 42 is fixed. The locking fixture 212 at one lower portion of the game board 42 is a resin I-type fastener.

  A variable display unit 47 is arranged in the center of the game board 42. In the variable display device unit 47, a frame cover 213 made of resin (for example, made of ABS) that covers the center frame 57 (see FIG. 5) from behind is provided to protrude rearward, and at the rear end of the frame cover 213, The first symbol display device 52 as a liquid crystal display device and the display control device 55 are detachably attached in a state where they are overlapped in the front-rear direction. In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 57 are disposed.

  A back frame set 215 is attached to the back surface of the game board 42 so as to surround the variable display device unit 47. The back frame set 215 is a thin resin molded product (for example, made of ABS) provided so as to stick to the back surface of the game board 42, and a game ball collecting mechanism for collecting game balls won in various winning openings Is formed. Specifically, below the back frame set 215, it corresponds to the game board opening of the aforementioned general winning opening 43, variable winning apparatus 44, and first opportunity corresponding opening 45 (see FIG. 5 respectively), and 1 on the downstream side. A collection passage 216 that collects at a place is formed. In addition, a discharge passage board 217 made of resin (for example, polycarbonate resin) is also attached to the inner frame 12 below the game board 42, and the discharge balls are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 in the discharge passage board 217. A discharge passage 218 for guiding is formed. Accordingly, as exemplified by the phantom line in FIG. 27, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 31 and the like are gathered through the collection passage 216 of the back frame set 215, and further, the discharge passage 218 of the discharge passage board 217 is formed. Through the pachinko machine 10. In addition, the out port 48 (see FIG. 5) similarly leads to the discharge passage 218, and the game balls that have not won any winning opening are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge passage 218.

  In the above configuration, with the lower end surface of the game board 42 as a boundary, a back frame set 215 (collection passage 216) is provided on the upper side, and a discharge passage board 217 (discharge passage 218) is provided on the lower side. The game board 42 is provided without overlapping (overlapping) in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when the game board 42 is removed from the inner frame 12, there is no inconvenience that the discharge passage board 217 prevents the game board 42 from being removed.

  The discharge passage board 217 is provided just behind the upper plate 37 on the front surface of the pachinko machine, and a wire or the like is inserted from a ball discharge port (ball passage rod 94 in FIG. 2) leading to the upper plate 37. An illegal act of causing a wire or the like to enter the game area side through a gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217 can be considered. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, a plate 219 extending in front of the pachinko machine so as to overlap the inner frame 12 almost integrally is provided just behind the upper plate 37 of the discharge passage board 217. Therefore, even if a wire or the like tries to enter from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217, the wire or the like is obstructed by the plate 219, and it becomes very difficult to make the wire or the like enter the game area. As a result, it is possible to prevent illegal acts such as forcibly opening the variable winning device 44 (large winning opening) using a wire or the like.

  Further, on the back surface of the game board 42, a winning detection mechanism or the like as a winning detection means for detecting passage of gaming balls such as various winning openings is provided. Specifically, a prize opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general prize opening 43 on the front side of the game board 42, and a specific area switch 222 and a count switch 223 are provided in the variable prize winning device 44. The specific area switch 222 is a switch for determining that a game ball that has won the variable winning device 44 in the big win state has entered a specific area (an area for determining whether or not to continue the big hit state), and the count switch 223 displays the winning ball. It is a switch that counts. Further, a first opportunity corresponding port (starting port) switch 224 as a specific entry detecting means is provided at a position corresponding to the first opportunity corresponding port 45, and a second corresponding to the second opportunity corresponding port 46 is a second. An opportunity corresponding port (gate) switch 225 is provided. Each of these switches 221 to 225 can function as a ball entry detecting means.

  The prize opening switch 221 and the second opportunity corresponding gate (gate) switch 225 are connected to the board relay board 226 via electric wiring (cable connector) described later, and the board relay board 226 is further connected to a main board (main control) described later. Connected to the device 261) via electrical wiring. In addition, the specific area switch 222 and the count switch 223 are connected to the big prize opening relay board 227 via electric wiring, and this big winning opening relay board 227 is also connected to the main board via electric wiring. On the other hand, the first opportunity corresponding port (starting port) switch 224 is directly connected to the main board via the electric wiring without passing through the relay board. Details of these will be described later.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the variable winning device 44 is provided with a large winning opening solenoid for opening the large winning opening and a winning ball distribution plate solenoid for guiding the winning ball to a specific area. The corresponding port 45 is provided with a first opportunity corresponding port (starting port) solenoid for opening the electric accessory. In the present embodiment, since the solenoid provided on the front side of the inner frame 12 is employed as the launching device 72 for launching the game ball, a conventional launch motor is provided, and the space on the back side is accordingly increased. The space can be used more effectively than the ones that are likely to be disturbed. For example, the control board may be extended in the space.

  The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into the main board, which will be described later, and a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) corresponding to the winning situation is sent from the main board to the payout control board. The Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board. In such a case, a conventional method (so-called evidence ball method) in which game balls won at various winning openings are once collected in a winning ball processing device, and the winning ball processing device confirms the presence of the winning balls one by one and then pays out one by one. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game ball winning is electrically detected for each winning opening and the payout is immediately made (that is, the pachinko machine 10 eliminates the winning ball processing device). ing). Therefore, even if there are a lot of game balls to be paid out, the payout can be carried out quickly.

  The back frame set 215 is provided with an attachment mechanism for attaching the first control board unit 201. Specifically, as this attachment mechanism, a support bracket 231 extending in the vertical direction is provided at the lower left corner when viewed from the back of the game board 42, and the support bracket 231 has a pair of upper and lower support holes on the same axis. Is formed. In addition, in the lower right part of the game board 42, reference numeral 232 is a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (nylatches), and in the upper left part, reference numeral 233 is a locking claw piece.

  An attachment mechanism for attaching the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 is provided on the back surface of the inner frame 12. Specifically, a long support fitting 235 is attached to the inner frame 12 at its right end, and its configuration is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 29, the support metal fitting 235 has a long plate-like metal fitting body 236, and the support hole 237 for the second control board unit is formed at two lower positions so as to stand up from the metal fitting body 236. At the same time, support hole portions 238 for the back pack unit are formed at two upper positions. Coaxial support holes are formed in the support hole portions 237 and 238, respectively. In addition, as shown in FIG. 27 and FIG. 28, as an attachment mechanism for the second control board unit, the inner frame 12 has a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (nai latch holes) 239 at the left end portion below the game board installation area. Is provided. As a mounting mechanism for the back pack unit, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (nylatching holes) 240 at the left end of the game board installation area. However, the support bracket for the second control board unit and the support bracket for the back pack unit can be provided as separate members. Reference numerals 241, 242, and 243 are rotational fixing tools for sandwiching and supporting the back pack unit 203 with the game board 42.

  In addition, in the rear configuration of the inner frame 12, a game ball for distributing a game ball paid out by a payout mechanism described later to any of the upper plate 37, the lower plate 31, or the discharge passage 218, at the lower right portion of the game board 42. A distribution unit 245 is provided. That is, the opening 245a of the game ball distribution unit 245 communicates with the upper plate 37, the opening 245b communicates with the lower plate 31, and the opening 245c communicates with the discharge passage 218 (see FIG. 28). Conventionally, since the portion corresponding to the game ball distribution unit 245 is provided on the back pack unit 203 side, the back pack unit 203 is pushed through the ball discharge port (ball passage rod 94 in FIG. 2) reaching the upper plate 37. As a result, a gap is formed between the inner frame 12 and the portion corresponding to the game ball distributing unit 245, and an illegal act of inserting a wire or the like through the gap and operating the internal device has been considered. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, such illegal acts are prevented by providing the game ball distribution unit 245 on the inner frame 12 side and fixing the game ball distribution unit 245 by a fixing means. Furthermore, the upper end surface of the game ball distribution unit 245 is formed in accordance with the height position where the lower end surface of the game board 42 is installed, and is devised so as not to prevent the removal of the game board 42.

  Next, the first control board unit 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 is a front view of the first control board unit 201, FIG. 31 is a perspective view of the unit 201, FIG. 32 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201, and FIG. 33 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201 viewed from the back. .

  The first control board unit 201 has a mounting base 251 having a substantially L shape, and a main control device 261 and an audio lamp control device 262 as control devices are mounted on the mounting base 251. Here, the main control device 261 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, and various lotteries. It has a main board including a random number generator used, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, and the main board is accommodated in a board box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is configured. The substrate box 263 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other by a sealing unit 264 (sealing means) so that the box box 263 is sealed.

  As the sealing unit 264 as the sealing means, any configuration can be applied as long as the box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened, but here, as shown in FIG. 30 and the like, five sealing members are connected. The box base and the box cover are connected so that they cannot be opened by inserting a locking claw into the long hole of the sealing member. The sealing process by the sealing unit 264 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the opening / sealing process again even after the operation. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into the long hole of at least one sealing member among the five sealing members constituting the sealing unit 264. And when opening the board | substrate box 263 by the malfunction of the accommodated main board | substrate etc., the connection of the sealing member in which the latching claw was inserted, and another sealing member is cut | disconnected. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the long holes of the other sealing members. If the history of opening the board box 263 is left in the board box 263, it can be easily found that the illegal opening has been performed by looking at the board box 263.

  However, the main board is provided with terminal portions for connecting the connectors of the cable connectors, and the terminal portions are exposed from the board box 263. The exposure of the terminal portion is the same for other substrates and substrate boxes.

  The voice lamp control device 262 is a voice lamp including a CPU that controls voice and lamp display according to instructions from the main control device 261 (main board) or the display control device 55, and other ROM, RAM, various ports, and the like. A control board is provided, and the sound lamp control board is accommodated in a board box 265 made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power relay board 266 is mounted on the sound lamp control device 262, and power supplied from a power board described later is output to the display control device 55 and the sound lamp control device 262 via the power relay board 266. It is like that.

  The mounting base 251 is formed of a colored (for example, green, blue, etc.) resin material (for example, made of polycarbonate resin), and has two substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 that are flat on the surface. These substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 extend in a direction orthogonal to each other, and are formed with a step in the front-rear direction. However, the mounting base 251 may be a colorless transparent or translucent resin molded product.

  The main control device 261 (main substrate) is arranged in a landscape orientation on one board mounting surface 252 and the audio lamp control device 262 (audio lamp control board) is arranged in a portrait orientation on the other substrate mounting surface 253. It is arranged in the direction. In particular, the main control device 261 is disposed on the near side as viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the sound lamp control device 262 is disposed on the back side. In this case, since the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed with steps in the front-rear direction, the control devices 261 and 262 are mounted with the main controller 261 and the sound lamp controller 262 mounted on the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253. Are arranged with a part of them stacked one after the other. That is, as can be seen in FIG. 31 and the like, the main controller 261 is arranged in a state where a part (about 1/3 in this embodiment) is floated. Therefore, the sound lamp control device 262 can be extended to an area overlapping with the main control device 261, and the enlargement of the control board can be dealt with satisfactorily. Also, each control device can be installed efficiently. Further, in a state where the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the game board 42, a space is secured behind the board mounting surface 252, and the variable winning device 44 and its electric wiring can be installed without difficulty.

  As shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the substrate mounting surface 252 for the main substrate has horizontally elongated through holes 254 formed at two left and right positions. Correspondingly, the substrate box 263 of the main control device 261 is provided with rotational fixing tools 267 at two places on the left and right sides of the back surface thereof. When the main controller 261 is mounted on the board mounting surface 252, the fixing tool 267 is passed through the through hole 254 of the board mounting surface 252, and the fixing tool 267 is rotated in this state to lock the main control apparatus 261. The Therefore, even if the main control device 261 is arranged in a state where it floats as described above, inconveniences such as dropping off of the main control device 261 can be avoided. In addition, since the main control device 261 cannot be removed unless the fixture 267 is unlocked from the back side of the first control board unit 201 (board mounting surface 252), it is expected to have a deterrent effect against illegal acts such as board removal. it can. A grid-like rib 255 is provided on the back surface of the substrate mounting surface 252 for the main substrate.

  The mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 256 on the left end face in FIG. 30 and the like. By attaching the support shafts 256 to the support bracket 231 shown in FIG. The panel 42 is supported so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 257 as fasteners at the right end and a long hole 258 at the upper end. The first control board unit 201 is fixed to the game board 42 by locking the locking claw pieces 233 shown in FIG. The support fitting 231 and the support shaft 256 are in the support shaft portion M1 of FIG. Each corresponds.

  Next, the second control board unit 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 is a front view of the second control board unit 202, FIG. 35 is a perspective view of the unit 202, and FIG. 36 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 202.

  The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mounting base 301 on which a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313 and a card unit connection board 314 are mounted. The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 are equipped with a control board including a central control CPU, ROM, RAM, various ports and the like as is well known. The payout of prize balls and rental balls is controlled by the substrate. The launch control board of the launch control apparatus 312 controls the launch apparatus (solenoid) 72 and the like in accordance with the operation of the handle 35 by the player. A voltage is generated and output. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown). The card unit connection board 314 takes a ball lending operation command from the player and outputs it to the payout control device 311. is there. Note that the card unit connection board 314 can be omitted in a cash machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit.

  The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection substrate 314 are respectively configured to be accommodated in substrate boxes 315, 316, 317, and 318 made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the dispensing control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, the box base and the box cover constituting the substrate box 315 are connected to each other by the sealing unit 319 (sealing means) so that the substrate box 315 is not opened. Sealed.

  The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogged in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse so that the ball clogging is eliminated (return to the normal state). It has become.

  The power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, it maintains the state at the time of a power failure, and can be restored to the state at the time of a power failure when returning from a power failure (power recovery) It has become. Therefore, if the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, when the hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored. If you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, turn on the power while holding down the RAM erase switch 323. We are going to throw it in.

  The mounting base 301 is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin molded product, and a flat board mounting surface 302 is provided on the surface thereof. In this case, the launch control device 312, the power supply device 313 and the card unit connection board 314 are directly mounted side by side on the board mounting surface 302 of the mounting base 301, and the payout control apparatus 311 is mounted on the board box 317 of the power supply apparatus 313. It is mounted via a table 303.

  In addition, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 305 at the right end portion in FIG. 34 and the like. 2 The control board unit 202 is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. In addition, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 306 as fasteners at the left end, and the second control board unit 202 is fitted into the fastening hole 239 shown in FIG. It is fixed to the frame 12 so that it cannot be opened and closed. The support hole portion 237 and the support shaft 305 correspond to the support shaft portion M4 in FIG. 26, and the fastened hole 239 and the ny latch 306 correspond to the fastening portion M5, respectively.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. The back pack unit 203 is formed by integrating a back pack 351 made of resin and a payout mechanism portion 352 for a game ball. FIG. 37 shows a rear view of the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the back, and FIG. As shown in FIG.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display device unit 47 (however, in the present embodiment, the above-described audio lamp is used. The control device 262 is also enclosed. A large number of ventilation holes 354 a are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 354. Each of the air holes 354a has a long hole shape, and the air holes 354a are adjacent to each other at a relatively close position. Therefore, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened by cutting the resin portion between the adjacent vent holes 354a. That is, a predetermined test or the like can be easily performed by cutting the resin portion between the vent holes 354a to expose the display control device 45 and the like inside.

  In addition, a payout mechanism portion 352 is disposed on the base portion 353 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 354. That is, a tank 355 that opens upward is provided at the top of the back pack 351, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows (two rows) of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, the tank rail 356 is arranged vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. A case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor 358a. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 37 through the payout passage 359 and the like shown in FIG.

  A vibrator 360 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356 is attached to the tank rail 356. Therefore, if a clogged ball occurs near the tank rail 356, the clogged ball is eliminated by driving the vibrator 360. The vibrator 360 is configured as a vibrator unit in which a vibrating body such as a motor is accommodated in a case which is a main body part so that the position change due to a design change of a pachinko machine or replacement at the time of failure is facilitated. The unit is attached to the tank rail 356 so as to be detachable. The vibrator unit is attached to the side surface of the tank rail 356 via a foot portion (vibration transmitter) protruding from the main body portion without the main body portion (case surface) being in close contact with the tank rail 356, The vibration is transmitted to the tank rail 356 more effectively.

  The configuration of the tank rail 356 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 39, the tank rail 356 has a rail body 361 having a long bowl shape that opens upward. A receiving part 362 is provided. By this ball receiving portion 362, the game ball that has dropped from the tank 355 is smoothly taken into the rail body 361. Further, the rail body 361 is provided with a partition wall 363 extending in the longitudinal direction, and the game balls are divided into two hands by the partition wall 363. The two ball passages partitioned by the partition wall 363 are slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball. One or two ridges 364 are provided on the bottom surface of each spherical passage partitioned by the partition wall 363, and an opening 365 is provided on the side of the ridge 364.

  In addition, a rectifying plate 367 is disposed on the rail body 361 so as to cover the ceiling portion of the downstream half. The rectifying plate 367 has a bowed shape so as to limit the height of the ball passage in the tank rail 356 toward the downstream side, and a convex portion 368 extending in the longitudinal direction is formed on the lower surface thereof. . Thereby, each game ball flowing in the tank rail 356 finally flows out downstream without being stacked up and down. Therefore, even if a large group of game balls flow into the tank rail 356, the game balls are prevented from being bitten and the ball clogging in the tank rail 356 is eliminated. The rail body 361 is formed of black conductive polycarbonate resin, whereas the rectifying plate 367 is formed of transparent polycarbonate resin. The rectifying plate 367 is detachably provided. By removing the rectifying plate 367, maintenance in the tank rail 356 can be easily performed.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 37 and FIG. 38, the payout mechanism unit 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and takes in the main power supply from the outside. A power switch board 382 is installed. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, an AC 24V main power via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 382a.

  All of the dispensing mechanism 352 from the tank 355 to the dispensing passage 359 is formed of a conductive resin material (for example, conductive polycarbonate resin) and is grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, generation of noise due to charging of the game ball is suppressed.

  In addition, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 385 at the right end in FIG. 37 and the like. By inserting the support shafts 385 from above into the support hole 238 shown in FIG. The pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. In addition, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 386 as fasteners at the left end portion, and is provided with a locking hole 387 at the upper end portion. The back pack unit 203 is fixed to the inner frame 12 so as not to be opened and closed by engaging the fixing hole 387 shown in FIG. Further, in the present embodiment, a rotating I-type fastener is employed as the locking portion M8 in the vicinity of the tank 355 that stores a lot of game balls and is relatively loaded. For this reason, the back pack unit 203 (tank 355) can be locked more reliably than in the case where a fixing tool such as a ny latch is used. At this time, the back pack unit 203 is also fixed to the inner frame 12 by the fixtures 241 and 243 shown in FIG. The support hole portion 238 and the support shaft 385 are provided in the support shaft portion M6 of FIG. Equivalent to. Further, the fixture 243 corresponds to the locking portion M9 (see FIG. 26).

  Also, the base 353 of the back pack unit 203 is provided with an opening 391 for the external relay terminal plate 230, so that the external relay terminal plate 230 can be removed and operated even when the back pack unit 203 is fixed. It is possible.

  With the above-described configuration, when the main controller 261 (substrate box 263) is to be removed, the back pack unit 203 is first opened (or removed), and then the first control substrate unit 201 is opened ( Or the removal of the fixing device 267, and finally it can be performed by including a complicated process of releasing the fixing device 267. For this reason, a deterrent effect can be expected against illegal acts such as removal of the main controller 261 (board box 263).

  Next, a characteristic configuration of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the opening and unlocking of the front frame set 14 and the opening and unlocking of the inner frame 12 can be detected.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40, a front frame opening detection switch 401 as a “front door opening detection means” is provided at the upper right of a small window 97 formed in the resin base 40 of the inner frame 12. . The front frame opening detection switch 401 includes a rod-like operating portion, and the operating portion is urged to the front side by a coil spring or the like (not shown). And a rod-shaped operation part is made to project to the front side. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the operating portion of the front frame open detection switch 401 is pressed on the back surface of the front frame set 14 to be in an immersive state. When the actuating part is in an immersive state, the rear side end of the actuating part comes into contact with a leaf spring or the like, and the switch portion of the front frame opening detection switch 401 is pressed through such a leaf spring or the like. As a result, the front frame opening detection switch 401 is turned on. On the other hand, when the front frame set 14 is opened, the operating portion is in a protruding state without being pressed. When the operating part is in the protruding state, the rear side end of the operating part does not contact the leaf spring or the like, and the switch part of the front frame open detection switch 401 is not pressed. As a result, the front frame opening detection switch 401 is turned off. With such a configuration, the opening of the front frame set 14 can be detected.

  As described above, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 385 at the right end in FIG. 37 and the like. An inner frame opening detection switch 402 is provided. As shown in FIG. 41, the inner frame opening detection switch 402 has a leaf spring 402a. When the leaf spring 402a is pressed in the left direction in FIG. It will be pressed through the spring 402a and will be turned on. That is, when the inner frame 12 is closed, the leaf spring 402a comes into contact with the inner surface of the outer frame 11, and the leaf spring 402a is pressed in the left direction in the figure. As a result, the switch portion of the inner frame opening detection switch 402 is pressed, and the inner frame opening detection switch 402 is turned on. On the other hand, when the inner frame 12 is opened, the leaf spring 402a does not come into contact with the inner surface of the outer frame 11, and the leaf spring 402a is not pressed in the left direction in FIG. The inner frame opening detection switch 402 is turned off. With such a configuration, the opening of the inner frame 12 can be detected.

  Furthermore, although the configuration of the locking device G1 has been described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 24, as shown in FIG. 42, the side of the inner frame 12 on the back side of the locking device G1 Inner frame unlocking detection switch 403 as “inner frame unlocking detection means” for detecting unlocking, and front frame unlocking detection switch as “front door unlocking detection means” for detecting unlocking of front frame set 14 407 are provided.

  The inner frame unlocking detection switch 403 is turned on when the switch unit 404 is pressed. The switch portion 404 is configured to be pressed by a leaf spring 405, and one end portion of the leaf spring 405 whose central portion is supported by a screw 406 is disposed immediately above the flange member 192. As described above, when the key is rotated clockwise by the key operation, the sliding rod 191 is slid upward. Thereby, the eaves members 192 and 193 are slid upward. At this time, the engagement between the flange members 192 and 193 and the claw horses 17 and 18 on the outer frame 11 side is released, and the inner frame 12 is unlocked. As the sliding rod 191 moves upward in this way, when the flange member 192 slides upward in conjunction with one another, one end of the leaf spring 405 moves upward. Then, the other end portion of the leaf spring 405 supported by the screw 406 moves to the back side, and the switch portion 404 is pressed. Therefore, as the inner frame 12 is unlocked, the inner frame unlocking detection switch 403 is turned on. Here, the flange member 192 corresponds to the “second position changing portion” described in the means 9 in [Means for Solving the Problems]. Further, it corresponds to the “position changing portion” described in the means 5.

  On the other hand, the front frame unlock detection switch 407 is turned on when the switch unit 408 is pressed. The switch portion 408 is configured to be pressed by a leaf spring 409, and one end portion of the leaf spring 409 having a central portion supported by the screw 410 is a claw portion 411 provided at the central portion of the sliding rod 191. It is arranged below. When the front frame set 14 is opened with the inner frame 12 opened, the claw portion 411 is for sliding the sliding rod 191 downward without using a key. Of course, as described above, even when the key is rotated counterclockwise by the key operation, the sliding rod 191 is slid downward, and the front frame set locking members 194 and 195 are slid downward. Be made. At this time, the engagement between the front frame set locking members 194 and 195 and the front frame set collars 14a and 14b on the front frame set 14 side is released, and the front frame set 14 is unlocked. Thus, when the claw portion 411 moves downward by sliding the sliding rod 191 downward, one end of the leaf spring 409 moves downward. Then, the other end portion of the leaf spring 409 supported by the screw 410 moves to the back side, and the switch portion 408 is pressed. Therefore, as the front frame set 14 is unlocked, the front frame unlock detection switch 407 is turned on. Here, the sliding rod 191 corresponds to the “first position changing portion” described in the means 9 in the above section [Means for Solving the Problems]. Further, it corresponds to the “position changing portion” described in the means 1.

  FIG. 43 is a block diagram showing the electrical structure of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. 43, the main controller 261 of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmitting / receiving circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 has a configuration in which data can be retained (backed up) by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. In addition to the memory and area for this purpose, a backup area 503a is provided.

  In the backup area 503a, when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. (Similar) is an area for storing stack pointers, values of registers, I / O, and the like. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 52). Conversely, returning of each value written to the backup area 503a includes turning on the power (including turning on the power due to power failure cancellation). The same applies to a power recovery process (see FIG. 45). The N501 terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 is configured to receive a power failure signal SK1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, when a power failure occurs due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Due to the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) of FIG. 52 is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address path and a data path. The input / output port 505 is connected to a RAM erasing switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a display control device 55, and other switches not shown.

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor 358a. The CPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 is configured to hold (backup) data by supplying a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 described above. The RAM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  The backup area 513a has a stack pointer, each register at the time of power-off, each register This is an area for storing values such as I / O. The writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 52). Conversely, the restoration of each value written in the backup area 513a is the power recovery process at the time of turning on the power (see FIG. 53). ) Is executed.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 incorporating the ROM 512 and RAM 513 via a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main control device 261, a firing control device 312, a payout motor 358a, and the like are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits launch of the gaming machine by the launch device 72, and the launch device 72 and the electromagnet 86 are permitted to drive when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, it is detected by a sensor signal that a firing permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, that the player is touching the handle 35, and a firing stop switch for stopping the firing. As a result, the launching device 72 and the electromagnet 86 are driven, and one game ball is launched at a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the handle 35 (see FIG. 10 and the like).

  The display control device 55 controls the variation display of the first symbol on the first symbol display device 52 and the variation display of the second symbol on the second symbol display device 51. The display control device 55 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, two output ports 528 and 529, and a bus. Lines 530 and 531 are provided. The output of the main controller 261 is connected to the input of the input port 527, and the CPU 521, ROM 522, work RAM 523, and image controller 526 are connected to the output of the input port 527 and one output port is connected via the bus line 530. 528 is connected. The output of the output port 528 is connected to the second symbol display device 51 (display unit 53) and the sound lamp control device 262. Further, an output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531, and a first symbol display device 52 which is a liquid crystal display device is connected to an output of the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 55 controls the display of the first symbol display device 52 and the second symbol display device 51 based on the display command transmitted from the main control device 261. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data, and the work RAM 523 temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. It is a memory for.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the first symbol display device 52, and the display content of the first symbol display device 52 is changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the first symbol display device 52. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing. It is displayed on the symbol display device 52.

  The power supply unit 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch connected to the RAM erase switch 323. A circuit 543. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC 24 volt power supply supplied from the outside, and generates a + 12V power supply for driving various switches and motors, a + 5V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. Then, these + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. Note that operation power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SK1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal SK1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal SK1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the power failure process (NMI interrupt processing in FIG. 52).

  The power supply unit 541 normally outputs an output of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the process at the time of a power failure even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Configured to maintain the value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit for taking in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clearing backup data in the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal SK2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on with the RAM erase switch 323 pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the respective RAMs 503 and 513 are cleared in the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. The

  Although not shown, the first symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 52 has three symbol rows of left, middle, and right, and the symbol (first symbol) varies for each symbol row. Is displayed. In the present embodiment, for example, the first symbol is configured so as to be given numbers “0” to “9”, respectively, and the first symbol is displayed in ascending or descending order of numbers to form a series of symbol strings. Yes. And the 1st symbol is variably displayed from top to bottom with periodicity.

  In this case, in the left symbol row, the first symbol is displayed in descending order (in the order in which the attached numbers decrease), and in the middle symbol row and the right symbol row, the first symbol is also in ascending order (the appended numbers are the same). (In increasing order). Then, the variable display stops in the order of left symbol sequence → right symbol sequence → middle symbol sequence, and at the time of the stop, the first symbol is a combination of jackpot symbols on the first symbol display device 42 (in this embodiment, the same first A special game video is displayed as a jackpot if the symbols are combined (a combination of symbols) (a jackpot state is started).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 performs lottery (big hit lottery) of the first symbol display device 52 and symbol display setting using various counter information in the game, specifically, 44, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery of the first symbol display device 52, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot symbol of the first symbol display device 52, and the first symbol Reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when the display device 52 fluctuates and changes, random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and used for variation pattern selection of the first symbol display device 52 Variation type counters CS1 and CS2 to be used, and left, middle and right outlier symbols used to set left out, middle and right outlier symbols Printer CL, CM, has decided to use a CR.

  Among these counters, the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS1, and CS2 are loop counters that each add 1 to the previous value and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Further, the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are configured such that register values are added using an R register (refresh register) in the CPU 501, and as a result, numerical values change randomly. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. In addition, the RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area as a storage area composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth holding areas). The values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are stored in time series in accordance with the winning histories of the game balls to the one opportunity corresponding port 45.

  In detail, each of the counters is configured such that the jackpot random number counter C1 is incremented one by one within a range of, for example, 0 to 676, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 676). In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 676), and is updated once for each timer interruption and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing. The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first opportunity corresponding port 45. There are two types of random number values that are jackpots, low probability and high probability. In this embodiment, the number of random numbers that are jackpots at low probability is 2, and the value is “ 337, 673 ", and the number of random numbers that are jackpots at high probability is 10, and the values are" 67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661 ". The high probability means a state where the jackpot is won by a predetermined probability fluctuation pattern and the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as added value, that is, a so-called probabilistic state, and the normal time (low probability) is like that When not in a certain state.

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines a symbol when the first symbol display device 52 stops changing in the case of a jackpot. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 52 has ten patterns of the first symbol set. Therefore, 10 (0 to 9) counter values are prepared. In other words, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is configured so that 1 is added in order within the range of 0 to 9, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 9), it returns to 0. The jackpot symbol counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment) and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first opportunity corresponding port 45.

  Further, the reach random number counter C3 is configured to increment one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the reach random number counter C3 causes the final stop symbol after the occurrence of reach to stop by shifting by one by one before and after the reach symbol. “Reach other than front / rear off” that stops other than front and back and “complete out” that does not occur reach are selected by lottery. For example, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to front / rear reach, and C3 = 2-21 is front / back It corresponds to reach other than detachment, and C3 = 22 to 238 corresponds to complete detachment. Reach lottery may be set individually according to the state of the lottery probability of the first symbol display device 52, the number of starting and holding balls at the start of change, and the like. The reach random number counter C3 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first opportunity corresponding port 45.

  Further, one of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is incremented by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. For example, the other variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 240, for example, and reaches the maximum value (that is, 240) and then returns to 0. In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, and CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”. The first variation type counter CS1 determines the reach type of the first symbol, such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and other rough symbol variation modes, and the second variation type counter CS2 determines the final stop symbol ( In this embodiment, a more detailed symbol variation mode such as an elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the middle symbol) stops is determined. Therefore, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 and CS2. It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1, or to determine the symbol variation mode similarly by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

  The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer values of CS1 and CS2 are acquired when the first symbol display device 42 determines the variation pattern at the start of variation of the first symbol.

  The left, middle, and right off symbol counters CL, CM, CR are displayed on the first symbol on the left column, the first symbol on the middle column, and the first symbol on the right column when the jackpot lottery on the first symbol display device 52 is lost. This is for determining the stop symbol (outlier symbol), and since each of the ten first symbols is displayed in each column, ten counter values (0 to 9) are prepared for each symbol. . The stop symbol of the left symbol row is determined by the off symbol counter CL, the stop symbol of the middle symbol row is determined by the off symbol counter CM, and the stop symbol of the right symbol row is determined by the off symbol counter CR.

  In the present embodiment, the value of each counter CL, CM, CR is updated at random by using the value of the R register built in the CPU 501. That is, when each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated, the lower 3 bits of the R register are added to the previous value, and when the addition result exceeds the maximum value, 10 is subtracted to determine the current value. The Each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated in the normal process so that the update times do not overlap, and the combination of these outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR is the reach other than the front / rear symbol buffer of the RAM 503, reach other than front / rear out It is stored in either the symbol buffer or the completely off symbol buffer. Then, when determining the variation pattern at the time of starting the variation of the first symbol, the buffer value of any one of the front and rear outreach symbol buffer, the reach symbol buffer other than front and rear outlier, and the completely out symbol symbol buffer is acquired according to the value of the reach random number counter C3. The

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, it is desirable that the big hit random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case.

  Although not shown, the second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display device 51. The second symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The second symbol random number counter C4 is periodically updated (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and is acquired when the game ball passes through the left or right second opportunity corresponding port 46. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 261 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 501 is broadly divided into a main process that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt process that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 msec), and a stop signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process will be described first, and then the main process will be described.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 every 2 msec, for example.

  In FIG. 50, first, in step S601, read processing of the various switches 221 to 225 and the like is executed. That is, the state of various switches 221 to 225 connected to the main controller 261 (except for the RAM erase switch 323) is read, and the state of the switches 221 to 225 is determined to detect the detection information (winning detection). To save the information.

  Here, at each reading, whether or not the specific area switch 222 and the count switch 223 are simultaneously turned off, whether or not the four winning port switches 221 and the two second opportunity corresponding gate (gate) switches 225 are related. At the same time, it is determined whether or not the off state is configured. If the simultaneous OFF state is determined twice in succession, it is assumed that the probability that the common connectors 414 and 434 have been removed is extremely high, an abnormal signal is output, and a warning sound is output via the audio lamp control device 262. And a lamp (which may be provided separately or a top lamp or the like) is used to notify of anomalies. At the same time, this is transmitted to the hall computer as an external output signal.

  Thereafter, in step S602, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in this embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In subsequent step S603, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are each incremented by 1 and when the counter values reach the maximum values (in this embodiment, 676, 49 and 238, respectively). Clear to 0 each. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Thereafter, in step S604, a start winning process associated with winning in the first opportunity corresponding port 45 is executed. The start winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 51. In step S701, the first trigger corresponding port (start port) switch 224 detects whether or not the game ball has won the first trigger corresponding port 45 (start port). Determine by information. When it is determined that the game ball has won the first opportunity corresponding port 45, in the subsequent step S702, whether or not the number N of starting reserved balls of the first symbol display device 52 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined. The process proceeds to step S703 on the condition that there is a winning at the first opportunity corresponding port 45 and the number N of starting reserved balls is smaller than 4, and the number N of starting reserved balls is incremented by one.

  In subsequent step S704, a random number related to the winning of the first symbol is acquired. Specifically, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S603 are stored in the first area of the free storage area of the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503. Then, after the start winning process, the CPU 501 once ends the timer interruption process.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interruption, the state of the main controller 261 at the time of power-off is stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503.

  That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main controller 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 52 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main controller 261. During a predetermined time after the power failure signal SK1 is output, a current is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main controller 261 can be executed, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within the predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. 52, first, in step S801, the used registers are saved in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503, and in the subsequent step S802, the value of the stack pointer is stored in the backup area 503a. Further, in step S803, the information on the occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a, and in step S804, a power interruption notification command indicating that the power has been interrupted is transmitted to another control device.

  In step S805, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. In step S806, RAM access is prohibited. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  The NMI interrupt process is also executed in the payout control device 311 in the same manner, and the state of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Similarly, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal SK1 is output. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout controller 311 and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. 52 starts the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. The contents are as described with reference to FIG. 52 (however, the transmission of the power-off notification command in step S804 is excluded).

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261. This main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S101, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, for example, in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control device (sound lamp control device 262, payout control device 311, etc.) to become operable. Wait processing is performed for about 1 second. In step S102, a payout permission command is transmitted to the payout control device 311. In subsequent step S103, RAM access is permitted.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON). It is determined whether or not. In step S106, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent step S107, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup. The RAM determination value is a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503, for example. Note that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 are correctly stored.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323 when it is desired to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is ON, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (step S114, etc.). Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by a RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 503 (step S114 or the like). That is, in step S114, the use area of the RAM 503 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S115, initialization processing of the RAM 503 is executed. In step S116, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal. Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S108, the stack pointer before the power interruption is restored, and in step S109, the information on the occurrence of the power interruption is cleared. In step S110, a command for returning the control device on the sub side to the gaming state at the time of power-off is transmitted, and in step S111, the used register is returned from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Further, in steps S112 and S113, the interrupt permission / non-permission is returned to the state before the power interruption, and then the address before the power interruption is returned.

  Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, the processing of steps S201 to S207 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S209 and S210 is executed with the remaining time.

  In FIG. 46, first, in step S201, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information is determined, and if there is winning detection information, a winning ball payout command corresponding to the number of acquired game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311. Further, a stop symbol command, a variation pattern command, a confirmation command, etc. are transmitted to the display control device 55 when the first symbol display device 52 displays the variation of the first symbol. In addition, after the first symbol variation starts, the variation pattern command → the left symbol sequence stop symbol command → the right symbol sequence stop symbol command → the middle symbol sequence stop symbol command one by one for each normal process (ie, The command is sent once every 4 msec), and the confirmation command is sent when the fluctuation time elapses. Further, the display control device 55 that has input the stop symbol command, the variation pattern command, the confirmation command, etc. determines the display mode of the first symbol display device 52 and the second symbol display device 51 based on such various commands, The display mode is displayed on the first symbol display device 52 and the second symbol display device 51.

  Next, in step S202, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated. Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum values (198 and 240 in this embodiment). Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In subsequent step S203, updating of each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row is executed.

  The update process of each out symbol counter CL, CM, CR will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 47, in step S301, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the out symbol counter CL in the left symbol row. In step S302, It is determined whether or not it is time to update the middle symbol row out of symbol counter CM. If the update timing of the left symbol row (YES in step S301), the process proceeds to step S303, and the outlier symbol counter CL of the left symbol row is updated. Further, if the update timing of the middle symbol row (YES in step S302), the process proceeds to step S304, and the out-of-middle symbol counter CM is updated. Further, if the update timing of the right symbol sequence (both steps S301 and S302 are NO), the process proceeds to step S305, and the out symbol counter CR of the right symbol sequence is updated. In updating the out-of-step symbol counters CL, CM, and CR in steps S303 to S305, the lower 3 bits of the R register are added to the previous counter value, and 10 is subtracted when the addition result exceeds the maximum value. Then, the calculation result is removed, and the current values of the symbol counters CL, CM, CR are used.

  According to the CL, CM, and CR update processing, the left symbol row, middle symbol row, and right symbol row outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are sequentially updated one by one in one normal process. The update times of the values do not overlap. As a result, every time the normal process is executed three times, the set counter symbols CL, CM, and CR are updated for one set.

  Thereafter, in step S306, it is determined whether or not the combination of the updated out symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a reach symbol combination. If it is a reach symbol combination, then in step S307, it is changed back and forth. It is determined whether or not it is a missed reach. If the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are combinations of front and rear out of reach, the process proceeds to step S308, and the combination of out symbol symbols CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the front and rear out of reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503. If the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are a combination of reach other than front / back off, the process proceeds to step S309, and the combination of the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time is stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / back out of RAM 503. To do.

  In the case of a combination other than the reach symbol, in step S310, it is determined whether or not the combination of the symbol symbols CL, CM, CR is a symbol combination, and if it is a symbol combination, Proceeding to step S311, the combination of the off symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time is stored in the off symbol buffer of the RAM 503. If NO in both steps S306 and S310, the symbols are aligned on the left, middle, and right, that is, it corresponds to a jackpot state. In such a case, the off symbol counters CL, CM, CR are stored in the buffer. The process is terminated without any processing.

  After the removal symbol counter update process, in step S204 in FIG. 46, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 311 are read. Thereafter, in step S205, a first symbol variation process for displaying the variation of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 52 is executed. By this first symbol variation process, jackpot determination, setting of a variation pattern of the first symbol, and the like are performed. The details of the first symbol variation process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S206, a big prize opening / closing process for opening or closing the big prize opening of the variable prize winning device 44 in the case of the big win state is executed. That is, it is determined whether the big winning opening is opened for each round of the big hit state, and whether the maximum opening time of the big winning opening has passed or whether a predetermined number of game balls have been won in the big winning opening. When either of these conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening is closed. At this time, the continuous winning opening is allowed on condition that the game ball has passed the specific area, and this is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds.

  In step S207, display control of the second symbol by the second symbol display device 51 is executed. Briefly, the second symbol random number counter C4 is acquired each time on the condition that the game ball has passed through the second opportunity corresponding port 46, and the second symbol display device 51 of the second symbol display device 51 performs the second operation. When a symbol lottery is performed and the second symbol hits, the first opportunity corresponding port 45 is opened for a predetermined time. Although the explanation is omitted, the second symbol random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 50, like the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3. Yes.

  Thereafter, in step S208, it is determined whether or not the next normal process execution timing has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing (steps S209 and S210). That is, in step S209, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in this embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  In step S210, update of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is executed (same as step S202). Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum values (198 and 240 in this embodiment). Then, the change values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S207 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time. .

  Next, the first symbol variation process of step S205 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 48, in step S401, it is determined whether or not it is currently a big hit. Note that the jackpot includes a special game displayed on the first symbol display device 52 and a predetermined time after the special game is ended. In a succeeding step S402, it is determined whether or not the first symbol display device 52 is displaying the variation of the first symbol. Then, if it is not a big hit and is not displaying the variation of the first symbol, the process proceeds to step S403, and it is determined whether or not the number N of starting reserved balls of the first symbol display device 52 is larger than zero. At this time, if it is a big hit or the number N of starting reserved balls is 0, this processing is terminated as it is.

  Further, if it is neither a big hit nor a change display of the first symbol and if the number of starting reserved balls N> 0, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S404, 1 is subtracted from the number N of starting reserved balls. In step S405, a process for shifting the data stored in the reserved ball storage area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved ball storage area to the execution area side. The reserved first area → the execution area, the reserved second area → The data in each area is shifted such as the first hold area, the third hold area → the second hold area, the fourth hold area → the third hold area.

  Thereafter, in step S406, a change start process is executed. Here, the details of the variation start process will be described using the flowchart of FIG. 49. In step S501, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. To do. Specifically, whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the relationship between the jackpot random number counter value and the mode at that time, as described above, among the numerical values 0 to 676 of the jackpot random number counter C1 at the normal low probability, "337, “673” is the winning value, and “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661” is the winning value when the probability is high.

  If it is determined that the game is a jackpot, in step S502, a table corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, that is, a table not showing the jackpot symbol (value of the jackpot symbol counter C2). And a symbol representing the corresponding relationship between the symbol and the symbol, and the symbol is set as a stop symbol command. At this time, any of the 10 jackpot symbols corresponding to the numerical values 0 to 9 of the jackpot symbol counter C2 is set in the stop symbol command. When these jackpot symbols are gathered with a predetermined specific symbol, the state changes to the probability variation state. However, when the symbols are not specific symbols (non-specific symbols), the probability variation state is not reached.

  Next, in step S503, the variation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined, and the variation pattern is set in the variation pattern command. At this time, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are confirmed, and the reach of the first symbol such as normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc. based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. The type and other rough symbol variation modes are determined, and the elapsed time (in other words, variation) until the final stop symbol (in this embodiment, the middle symbol) stops after the occurrence of reach based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. More detailed symbol variation mode is determined. The relationship between the numerical value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the reach pattern and the relationship between the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2 and the stop symbol time are respectively defined in advance by a table or the like.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that it is not a big hit, it is determined in step S504 whether or not a reach has occurred based on the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. If the reach has occurred, it is further determined in step S505 whether the reach is out of front or back based on the value of the reach random number counter C3. In this embodiment, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is any one of 0 to 238, of which “0, 1” corresponds to the front / rear out of reach, “2-21” corresponds to the reach other than the front / rear out, “22-238” corresponds to no reach (complete detachment).

  If front / rear out of reach has occurred, the process proceeds to step S506, and the left, middle, and right out of symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the front / rear out of reach design buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. In step S507, a variation pattern at the time of front / rear out of reach is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command. At this time, as in step S503, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are checked, and the normal reach, super reach, and premium reach are determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. The reach type of the first symbol and other rough symbol variation modes are determined, and the final stop symbol (in the present embodiment, the middle symbol) is stopped after the reach occurs based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. A more detailed symbol variation mode such as the elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) is determined.

  If a reach other than front / rear out occurs, the process proceeds to step S508, and the left, middle, and right out-of-line counters CL, CM, CR stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / rear out of RAM 503 are stopped. Set to. Also, in step S509, a fluctuation pattern at the time of reach other than front / rear deviation is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set as a fluctuation pattern command. At this time, the variation pattern is determined based on the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503, as in step S503 and the like.

  If it is neither big hit nor reach, the process proceeds to step S510, and the left, middle, and right off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the complete off symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. In step S511, the fluctuation pattern at the time of complete deviation is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation pattern command. At this time, since the reach does not occur, the player's interest is reduced, and various symbol variation modes are not required. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in step S511, the symbol variation mode is determined using only the first variation type counter CS1 (that is, without using the second variation type counter CS2). As described above, when the setting of the symbol stop command and the variation pattern command is completed at the time of jackpot, when the reach occurs, and when the reach does not occur, this processing ends.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 48, if step S402 is YES, that is, if the variation of the first symbol is being displayed, the process proceeds to step S407 to determine whether or not the variation time has elapsed. At this time, the variation time of the first symbol is determined according to the variation pattern of the first symbol, and when this variation time has elapsed, an affirmative determination is made in step S407. In step S408, a stop symbol set for stopping and checking the fluctuation is set as a confirmation command, and then this process is terminated.

  Next, payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control apparatus 311. This main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S901, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. In step S902, the process waits until a payout permission command transmitted from main controller 261 is received. When the payout permission command is received, the process advances to step S903 to permit RAM access, and in step S904, an external interrupt vector is set.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 513 in the CPU 511. That is, in step S905, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON). In subsequent step S906, the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. It is determined whether or not. In step S907, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent step S908, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address in the RAM 513. It should be noted that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 513 are correctly stored.

  If the RAM erase switch 323 is ON, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (step S915, etc.). Similarly, when the occurrence information of power interruption is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 513 (step S915 or the like). That is, in step S915, the entire area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S916, initialization processing of the RAM 513 is executed. In step S917, CPU peripheral devices are initialized, and in step S918, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to a payout control process described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal. Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S909, the stack pointer before the power interruption is restored, and in step S910, the information on the occurrence of the power interruption is cleared. In step S911, CPU peripheral devices are initialized, and in step S912, the used registers are restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Further, in steps S913 and S914, the interruption permission / non-permission is returned to the state before the power interruption, and then the address before the power interruption is returned.

  Next, the flow of the payout control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 54, in step S1001, a command from the main controller 261 is acquired, and the total number of prize balls is stored. In step S1002, the launch control apparatus 312 is set for launch permission. In step S1003, the state return switch 321 is checked, and if it is determined that the state return operation has started, the state return operation is executed.

  Thereafter, in step S1004, setting of the lower pan full tank state or the lower pan full tank release state is executed in accordance with the change in the state of the lower pan 31. That is, when the lower plate 31 is full according to the detection signal of the lower plate full switch, when the lower plate is full, the lower plate full state is set and the lower plate is not full. , Set the lower pan full release state. In step S1005, setting of a tank ball absence state or a tank ball absence release state is executed according to a change in the state of the tank ball. In other words, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch, and the special setting for the absence of the tank ball and the setting for the no tank ball state are executed. Perform configuration.

  Thereafter, in step S1006, the presence / absence of a state to be notified is determined.

  In steps S1007 to S1009, prize ball payout processing is executed. In this case, if the prize ball is not paid out and the total number of prize balls stored in step S1001 is not 0 (both NO in steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to step S1009 and a prize ball control process (described later). 55) is started. Further, if the prize ball cannot be paid out or the total number of prize balls is 0 (YES in any of steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to a lending / paying process.

  Thereafter, in steps S1010 to S1012, a rental ball payout process is executed. In this case, if it is not possible to pay out the rent and if a rent-out request from the card unit has been received (NO in step S1010, YES in S1011), the process proceeds to step S1012 and a renting control process (described later) 56) is started. Further, if a rental ball cannot be paid out or a rental ball payout request has not been received (YES in step S1010 or NO in S1011), the subsequent ball removal process is executed.

  In step S1013, the state return switch 321 is checked to execute the ball removal process by driving the payout motor 358a on the condition that the ball removal disabled state is not set and the ball removal operation is not started. In subsequent step S1014, control of vibrator 360 (vibration motor control) is executed on condition that the ball is clogged. Thereafter, the process returns to the top of the payout control process.

  Here, in the prize ball control process shown in FIG. 55, in step S1101, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the prize ball payout. In subsequent step S1102, whether the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal is determined based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1103, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process, and the stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed. Thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1104, and whether or not the game ball is normally counted is determined based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S1105 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1106, where it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached the total number of prize balls and the payout has been completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1107, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  Also, in the lending control process shown in FIG. 56, in step S1201, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute lending of the lending. In the subsequent step S1202, it is determined from the detection result of the dispensing rotation sensor whether the rotation of the dispensing motor 358a is normal. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process advances to step S1203 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process in FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process advances to step S1204 to determine whether or not the game ball is normally counted based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S1205 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process of FIG.

  Further, if the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1206, where it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached a predetermined number of rented balls (25) and the payout is completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process for the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1207, and then the process returns to the payout control process in FIG.

  Now, in this embodiment, it is possible to detect the opening and unlocking of the front frame set 14 and the opening and unlocking of the inner frame 12. For that purpose, the front frame unlocking detection switch 407, the front frame opening detection switch 401, the inner frame unlocking detection switch 403, and the inner frame opening detection switch 402 are provided as shown in FIGS. Already mentioned using. Therefore, next, an electrical configuration including the detection switches 407, 401, 403, and 402 will be described, and subsequently, a relationship between various signal outputs will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 57, the front frame unlocking signal output circuit 421, the front frame opening signal output circuit 422, the inner frame unlocking signal output circuit 423, and the detection switches 407, 401, 403, and 402, respectively. An inner frame opening signal output circuit 424 is provided. In addition, an external terminal 425 is provided as a “signal output means” for outputting signals from the output circuits 421 to 424 to the outside.

  A signal from the front frame unlock detection switch 407 is output to the front frame unlock signal output circuit 421. Further, the signal from the front frame opening detection switch 401 is output to the front frame opening signal output circuit 422 and also to the front frame unlocking signal output circuit 421. Signals from the front frame unlocking signal output circuit 421 and the front frame opening signal output circuit 422 are output to the external terminal 425, logically summed, and output to the outside.

  On the other hand, a signal from the inner frame unlock detection switch 403 is output to the inner frame unlock signal output circuit 423. The signal from the inner frame opening detection switch 402 is output to the inner frame opening signal output circuit 424 and also to the inner frame unlocking signal output circuit 423. Signals from the inner frame unlocking signal output circuit 423 and the inner frame opening signal output circuit 424 are output to the external terminal 425, and are logically summed and output to the outside.

  A signal from the external terminal 425 is output to an external hall computer, and the opening of the front frame set 14 and the inner frame 12 is monitored by the hall computer.

  Next, the relationship between various signal outputs will be described.

  As described above, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the operating portion of the front frame opening detection switch 401 is pressed by the back surface of the front frame set 14 and is turned on. On the other hand, when the front frame set 14 is opened, the operating portion is projected without being pressed and turned off (see FIG. 40 and the like). Further, when the inner frame 12 is closed, the inner frame open detection switch 402 is turned on when the leaf spring 402a abuts against the inner surface of the outer frame 11. On the other hand, when the inner frame 12 is opened, the leaf spring 402a does not contact the inner side surface of the outer frame 11 and is turned off (see FIG. 41 and the like). That is, the opening is detected when these opening detection switches 401 and 402 are turned off. Therefore, in FIG. 58, when the signal of the front frame opening detection switch 401 is shown, the ON state at the time of closing is indicated by the Low level, and the OFF state at the time of opening is indicated by the High level.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 42, the front frame unlocking detection switch 407 is turned on when the claw portion 411 moves downward due to the sliding rod 191 sliding downward. Become. The inner frame unlocking detection switch 403 is turned on when the hook 192 moves upward due to the sliding hook 191 moving upward, and the switch 404 is pressed. That is, unlocking is detected when these unlock detection switches 407 and 403 are turned on. Therefore, in FIG. 58, when the signal of the front frame unlock detection switch 407 is shown, the OFF state at the time of locking is indicated by the Low level, and the ON state at the time of unlocking is indicated by the High level.

  Hereinafter, for convenience, the high level is referred to as a state in which a signal is output, and the low level is referred to as a state in which no signal is output. Further, symbols a to j in FIG. 57 are used to indicate various signals (for example, a signal from the front frame unlock detection switch 407 is referred to as “signal a”).

  As described above, the signal a from the front frame unlock detection switch 407 and the signal c from the front frame open detection switch 401 are output to the front frame unlock signal output circuit 421 described above. The front frame unlock signal output circuit 421 is configured to output a signal b when a signal a is output from the front frame unlock detection switch 407 when the front frame set 14 is unlocked. Thereafter, when the front frame set 14 is opened and the signal c from the front frame open detection switch 401 is output, the front frame unlock signal output circuit 421 is configured to stop the output of the signal b. This signal b corresponds to a “front door unlock signal”.

  As described above, the signal c from the front frame open detection switch 401 is output to the front frame open signal output circuit 422. The front frame opening signal output circuit 422 is configured to output a signal d when the front frame set 14 is opened and the signal c from the front frame opening detection switch 401 is output. On the other hand, when the front frame set 14 is closed and the output of the signal c from the front frame open detection switch 401 is stopped, the front frame open signal output circuit 422 is configured to stop the output of the signal d. This signal d corresponds to a “front door opening signal”.

  The external terminal 425 calculates the logical sum of the signal b from the front frame unlock signal output circuit 421 and the signal d from the front frame open signal output circuit 422 and outputs a signal e. That is, the signal e is output when either the signal b or the signal d is output.

  The operation under such a configuration will be specifically described based on the timing chart of FIG. When the front frame set 14 is opened, the unlocking operation is first performed (time T1 in FIG. 58). As described above, this is because the key is rotated counterclockwise by the key operation, or the claw portion 411 of the sliding rod 191 is pushed downward while the inner frame 12 is opened. The sliding rod 191 is moved downward. Then, at time T1 when unlocking is performed, as shown in FIG. 58, a signal a of the front frame unlock detection switch 407 is output. Thereby, the signal b of the front frame unlocking signal output circuit 421 is output at time T1. As a result, an external signal e is output from the external terminal 425 at time T1. When the sliding rod 191 is returned to the normal position (time T2), the output of the signal a from the front frame opening detection switch 407 is stopped. However, the output of the signal b is maintained.

  Thereafter, when the front frame set 14 is opened to some extent (time T3), the signal c from the front frame open detection switch 401 is output. Thereby, the signal d from the front frame opening signal output circuit 422 is output at time T3. When the signal c from the front frame opening detection switch 401 is output at time T3, the output of the signal b from the front frame unlock signal output circuit 421 is stopped. As a result, the signal e from the external terminal 425 is maintained in the output state by the signal d from the front frame opening signal output circuit 422.

  Thus, when the front frame set 14 is opened, the signal e from the external terminal 425 is maintained in the output state from the time T1 when the unlocking operation is performed.

  Here, the opening of the front frame set 14 has been described, but the same applies to the opening of the inner frame 12. That is, the signal a from the front frame unlock detection switch 407 is used as the signal f from the inner frame unlock detection switch 403, and the signal b from the front frame unlock signal output circuit 421 is output from the inner frame unlock signal output circuit 423. As the signal g, the signal c from the front frame opening detection switch 401 is used as the signal h from the inner frame opening detection switch 402, and the signal d from the front frame opening signal output circuit 422 is used as the signal i from the inner frame opening signal output circuit 424. The signal e from the external terminal 425 may be read as the signal j. The signal g from the inner frame unlocking signal output circuit 423 corresponds to an “inner frame unlocking signal”, and the signal i from the inner frame unlocking signal output circuit 424 corresponds to an “inner frame unlocking signal”.

  As described above in detail, in the present embodiment, when the front frame set 14 is opened (time T1 in FIG. 58), the front frame unlock detection switch 407 is opened when the front frame set 14 is opened. The signal b from the front frame unlocking signal output circuit 421 is output based on the signal a from, and the signal e to the outside is output. Thereafter, based on the signal c from the front frame opening detection switch 401, the output of the signal b from the front frame unlocking signal output circuit 421 until the signal d from the front frame opening signal output circuit 422 is output (time T3). State is maintained. Therefore, the signal e to the outside is always maintained in the output state from time T1 when unlocking is performed to time T3 when opening is detected. That is, when the front frame set 14 is opened, a signal is output without interruption from the unlocking operation stage.

  On the other hand, when the inner frame 12 is opened, similarly, when the unlocking operation of the inner frame 12 is performed (time T1), the inner frame unlocking signal output circuit is based on the signal f from the inner frame unlocking detection switch 403. A signal g from 423 is output, and an external signal j is output. Thereafter, based on the signal h from the inner frame opening detection switch 402, the signal g from the inner frame unlocking signal output circuit 423 is output until the signal i from the inner frame opening signal output circuit 424 is output (time T3). Maintained in a state. Therefore, the signal j to the outside is always maintained in the output state from time T1 when unlocking is performed to time T3 when opening is detected. That is, when the inner frame 12 is opened, a signal is output without interruption from the unlocking operation stage.

  Accordingly, if monitoring based on the signals e and j from the external terminals 425 is performed by an external hall computer or the like, the opening of the front frame set 14 is started from the stage of the unlocking operation of the front frame set 14 prior to the opening. The opening of the front frame set 14 can be monitored from a relatively early stage. Similarly, for the inner frame 12, the opening of the inner frame 12 can be monitored from a relatively early stage. Moreover, since signal output is continued without interruption from the stage of the unlocking operation, it is possible to reliably detect the opening of the front frame set 14 and the inner frame 12.

  Only when the front frame opening detection switch 401 is in a state where the front frame set 14 is opened to some extent, the front frame opening detection switch 401 is switched from on to off and the signal c is output. , And a thin plate-like member is inserted from the gap to forcibly open the winning opening or hold the above-mentioned operating part in a pressed state so that the signal c is not output from the front frame opening detection switch 401, An illegal act of opening the front frame set 14 was sometimes performed. The same applies to the inner frame 12, and an illegal act of opening the inner frame 12 without outputting the signal h from the inner frame opening detection switch 402 may be performed.

  In this regard, according to the present embodiment, the signal b from the front frame unlocking signal output circuit 421 is in an output state unless the front frame opening detection switch 401 is illegally operated and the signal c (see FIG. 57) is output. The signal e from the external terminal 425 is maintained in the output state. Similarly, if the inner frame opening detection switch 402 is illegally operated and the signal h is not output, the signal g from the inner frame unlocking signal output circuit 423 is maintained in the output state, and the signal j from the external terminal 425 is changed. The output state is maintained. Therefore, even if there is an unauthorized operation, a signal is output without interruption from the unlocking operation stage, and the opening of the front frame set 14 and the inner frame 12 can be reliably detected.

  Of course, for example, a hall clerk may perform only the unlocking operation of the front frame set 14 and then lock it again without opening the front frame set 14. This is because, for example, when a game ball is caught in the gap between the nail in the game area, the game ball may be caught only by vibration due to the unlocking operation. Therefore, in the case of such an unlocking operation by a hall clerk, prior to the unlocking operation of the front frame set 14, the unlocking operation is performed to an external hall computer or the like using, for example, a dedicated remote controller. May be transmitted to the hall computer or the like so that the hall computer can grasp that it is a regular unlocking operation.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, In the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention, it can implement with a various form. For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In the above embodiment, in detecting the opening of the front frame set 14, the signal b from the front frame unlock signal output circuit 421 and the signal d from the front frame open signal output circuit 422 are input to the external terminal 425. In this configuration, the logical sum is taken to output the signal e to the outside (see FIG. 57).

  On the other hand, the signal b from the front frame unlock signal output circuit 421 and the signal d from the front frame release signal output circuit 422 are output to the control device of the pachinko machine 10, and the front frame set 14 is opened by the pachinko machine 10. It is good also as a structure which teaches. For example, it can be considered to output to the main control device 261 shown in FIG. In this case, it is conceivable that the audio lamp control device 262 is controlled from the main control device 261 via the display control device 45, and for example, the opening of the front frame set 14 is taught by lighting the lamp. Further, for example, the signals b and d may be directly output to the sound lamp control device 262 to light the lamp. Of course, the teaching is not limited to visual observation such as lighting of a lamp, but may be configured to teach through hearing using, for example, voice.

  Although the description has been given here regarding the opening of the front frame set 14, the same applies to the opening of the inner frame 12.

  (B) In the above embodiment, until the signal d from the front frame opening signal output circuit 422 is output, the front frame unlocking signal output circuit 421 outputs the signal b based on the signal c from the front frame opening switch 401. The configuration was maintained at the output state.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 59, an unlock detection signal and an open detection signal may be output independently, and both signals may be input to the determination device 435. Specifically, the front frame unlock signal output circuit 433 outputs the signal b based on the signal a from the front frame unlock detection switch 431, and separately from the signal c from the front frame unlock detection switch 432. Then, the front frame opening signal output circuit 434 outputs the signal d. Then, the signals b and d are input to the determination device 435.

  Here, the front frame unlock signal output circuit 433 outputs a signal b (front door unlock signal) when the signal a from the front frame unlock detection switch 431 is output by the unlocking operation of the front frame set 14. It is configured to output, and when the output of the signal a is stopped, the output of the signal b is stopped. On the other hand, the front frame opening signal output circuit 434 is configured to output a signal d (front door opening signal) when the signal c from the front frame opening detection switch 432 is output by opening the front frame set 14. When the output of the signal c is stopped, the output of the signal d is stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 60, the operation under such a configuration is as follows. When the signal a from the front frame unlock detection switch 431 is output by the unlocking operation of the front frame set 14 (time T4), the front frame unlock signal A signal b from the output circuit 433 is output. That is, a front frame unlock signal is output. Then, the unlocking operation releases the engagement between the front frame set locking members 194 and 195 and the front frame set collars 14a and 14b on the front frame set 14 side, and the sliding rod 191 moved downward is a coil spring or the like. When the output of the signal a from the front frame unlock detection switch 431 is stopped (time T5) by returning to the normal position by the action of, the signal b from the front frame unlock signal output circuit 433 is also stopped. .

  Thereafter, when the opening of the front frame set 14 is detected at time T6, that is, when the signal c from the front frame opening detection switch 432 is output, the signal d from the front frame opening signal output circuit 434 is output.

  And in the determination apparatus 435, it is possible to perform the abnormality determination process as shown in FIG. 61, for example. This abnormality determination process is repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals such as every 4 ms. First, in step S1301, it is determined whether a flag indicating the output of the front frame unlock signal is set. This flag is set by outputting a front frame unlock signal in step S1303 described later. If it is determined that the flag is set (step S1301: YES), the value of the counter C for time measurement is incremented in step S1305, and the process proceeds to step S1306. On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag is not set (step S1301: NO), the process proceeds to step S1302.

  In step S1302, it is determined whether a front frame unlock signal is output. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the signal b from the front frame unlock signal output circuit 433 is at a high level. If it is determined that the front frame unlock signal is output (step S1302: YES), a flag indicating the output of the unlock signal is set in step S1303, and the value of the counter C is set to 0 in step S1304. Then, the process proceeds to step S1306. On the other hand, when it is determined that the front frame unlock signal is not output (step S1302: NO), the subsequent abnormality determination process is terminated without executing the subsequent processes.

  In step S1306, it is determined whether a front frame opening signal is output. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the signal d from the front frame opening signal output circuit 434 is at a high level. If it is determined that the front frame opening signal is output (step S1306: YES), the flag indicating the output of the unlocking signal is reset in step S1309, and the abnormality determination process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the front frame opening signal is not output (step S1306: NO), the process proceeds to step S1307.

  In step S1307, it is determined whether the value of the counter C is a predetermined value X or not. The value of the counter C is set to 0 when the release signal is output, and then incremented. Therefore, the value of the counter C indicates the elapsed time after the unlock signal is output. When this abnormality determination process is executed every 4 ms, for example, if X = 1000, it can be determined that 4 seconds have passed since the unlock signal was output. If the value of the counter C is the predetermined value X (step S1307: YES), that is, if the release signal is not output even after a predetermined time has elapsed from the unlock signal output, an abnormality process is performed in step S1308. After that, this abnormality determination process is terminated. By this abnormality processing, for example, teaching is performed via the voice control device 262. Specifically, for example, when the main control device 261 executes this abnormality process, an abnormality determination command is sent to the display control device 55. As a result, for example, audio output is performed from the audio control device 262 via the display control device 55. On the other hand, when the value of the counter C is other than the predetermined value X (step S1307: NO), the abnormality determination process is terminated.

  In this way, it is possible not only to monitor the opening of the front frame set 14 but also to determine an abnormality related to the opening of the front frame set 14. For example, there is a high possibility that an illegal act on the front frame opening detection switch 432 can be found.

  Such a determination device 435 may be provided in the pachinko machine 10, for example, and in that case, the main control device 261 may be configured to execute an abnormality determination process as the determination device 435. In addition, the display control device 55 or the sound lamp control device 262 may execute an abnormality determination process as the determination device 435. In this case, the control device that executes the abnormality determination process corresponds to “determination means”. Furthermore, the determination device 435 may be provided in an external hall computer, for example.

  Note that a configuration for determining an abnormality by inputting the signals b and d to the determination device may be added to the configuration as in the above embodiment, that is, the configuration shown in FIG. In that case, the same effect is produced. That is, it is possible not only to monitor the opening of the front frame set 14 but also to determine an abnormality related to the opening of the front frame set 14. For example, there is a high possibility that an illegal act on the front frame opening detection switch 432 can be found.

  In addition, although the opening of the front frame set 14 has been described here, the same applies to the opening of the inner frame 12.

  (C) In the above embodiment, the output of the unlocking signal is continued until the opening signal is output using an electrical circuit. On the other hand, the output of the unlocking signal may be continued until the opening signal is output depending on the physical structure.

  For example, the unlocking of the inner frame 12 will be described. As described with reference to FIG. 42 and the like, when the key is rotated clockwise by the key operation, the sliding rod 191 is slid upward, 192 and 193 are slid upward. At this time, the engagement between the flange members 192 and 193 and the claw horses 17 and 18 on the outer frame 11 side is released, and the inner frame 12 is unlocked. 62A shows a closed state of the inner frame 12, and shows a state in which the flange members 192 and 193 and the claw horses 17 and 18 of the outer frame 11 are engaged. FIG. 62B shows a state in which the hook members 192 and 193 are slid upward by the key operation and the engagement is released. Further, FIG. 62C shows an open state of the inner frame 12 and shows a state where the inner frame 12 is moved to the front side by a distance D. Here, if the inner frame unlocking signal is turned off when the flange members 192 and 193 at the position shown in FIG. 62B are moved to the position shown in FIG. It can be considered that an inner frame opening signal is output while moving D.

  Even with such a configuration, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. In this case, the configuration is simplified in that it is not necessary to use an electrical circuit.

  (D) You may implement as a pachinko machine etc. of a different type from the said embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Further, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special gaming state under the condition that a game ball is won in a predetermined area after the big hit symbol is displayed. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine called a blade. In addition to pachinko machines, the present invention can also be implemented as various game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a similar sparrow ball.

  (E) As a gaming machine other than a pachinko machine, it can of course be implemented as a slot machine as a revolving type gaming machine. The slot machine is a known machine in which, for example, a symbol is stopped and fixed by operating a control lever while inserting a coin and determining a symbol effective line. In this case, examples of the game medium include coins and medals. Moreover, you may implement as a game machine which the pachinko machine and the slot machine united. As a specific example, an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information (specifically, a reel and identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) is variably displayed (specifically, a rotation of the reel). After that, variable display means for confirming and stopping the identification information is provided, and the fluctuation of the identification information is started due to the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) is operated. The special gaming state that causes the special gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the variation of the identification information is stopped due to or after a predetermined time elapses, and the confirmed identification information at the time of stopping is the specific identification information Generating means, using a game ball as a game medium, requiring a predetermined number of game balls at the start of variation of the identification information, and generating a large number of games at the occurrence of a special game state. One in which the ball is paid out.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine of the state which open | released the front frame set and the lower pan unit. (A) is a perspective view which shows an outer frame, (b) is a fragmentary perspective view which expands and shows a claw horse part. It is a front view which shows the inner frame etc. in the state which removed the front frame set. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a front view which shows a game ball | bowl launching unit. It is a perspective view which shows a game ball | bowl launching unit. It is a perspective view of the game ball launching unit showing a state in which the opening / closing part is opened. Furthermore, it is a perspective view of the game ball launch unit showing a state in which the lid of the opening and closing unit is removed. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows a game ball | bowl launching unit. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a front frame set. It is a fragmentary sectional view showing composition of an opening-and-closing member. It is a front view which shows the structure of a glass unit. It is the KK sectional view taken on the line of FIG. 13 which shows the installation state of a drying means. It is the JJ sectional view taken on the line of FIG. 13 which shows an example of an attaching part. It is a figure explaining the escape hole of a holding | maintenance part main body, Comprising: It is a fragmentary side view which shows the arrow part of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of an attaching part typically. It is a front view which shows a lower plate unit. It is a rear view which shows a lower plate unit. It is a front view which shows a locking device. It is a right view which shows a locking device. It is a left view which shows a locking device. It is a perspective view of the front side of a locking device. It is a perspective view of the back side of a locking device. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a schematic diagram which shows arrangement | positioning of the 1st control board unit in the back surface of a pachinko machine, a 2nd control board unit, and a back pack unit. It is a rear view which shows the structure of an inner frame and a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of an inner frame. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a support metal fitting. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a tank rail. It is a fragmentary perspective view which shows a front frame open | release detection switch. It is a fragmentary top view which shows an inner frame open | release detection switch. It is a partial top view which shows a front frame unlocking detection switch and an inner frame unlocking detection switch. It is a block diagram which shows the main electrical structures of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the update process of an off symbol counter. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows payout control processing. It is a flowchart which shows prize ball control. It is a flowchart which shows ball rental control. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure containing a detection switch. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship of various signals. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure containing the detection switch of another embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship of the various signals in another embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an abnormality determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the engagement state of an inner frame, and a signal output.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine as a gaming machine, 12 ... Inner frame, 14 ... Front frame set as front door, 401, 431 ... Front frame opening detection switch as front door opening detection means, 402 ... Inner frame opening detection means Inner frame release detection switch, 403... Inner frame unlocking detection switch as inner frame unlocking detection means, 404... Switch part, 405... Leaf spring, 406 .. screw, 407 and 432. Frame unlocking detection switch, 408 ... switch part, 409 ... leaf spring, 410 ... screw, 411 ... claw part, 421,433 ... front frame unlocking signal output circuit as front door unlocking signal output means, 422,434 ... Front frame opening signal output circuit as front door opening signal output means, 423... Inner frame unlocking signal output circuit as inner frame unlocking signal output means, 424... As inner frame opening signal output means. Frame open signal output circuit, 425 ... external terminal.

Claims (2)

A front door provided on the front side of the gaming machine body and supported to be openable and closable at the side of the gaming machine body;
Locking means for restricting the opening of the front door in a closed state with respect to the gaming machine main body based on creating an engagement state with the front door provided in the gaming machine main body,
A front door opening detection means for detecting the opening of the front door when a movement of a predetermined amount or more occurs in the front door by opening the front door with respect to the gaming machine main body;
A front door opening signal output means for outputting a front door opening signal when the front door opening detecting means detects the opening of the front door;
The locking means has a position changing portion whose position changes in conjunction with an unlocking operation for opening the front door, and releases the engagement state by changing the position of the position changing portion. In a gaming machine configured to allow the door to open,
A front door unlock detection means for detecting a position change of the position change portion;
A front door unlock signal output means for outputting a front door unlock signal when the position change is detected by the front door unlock detection means;
The front door unlock signal output means is configured to continue outputting the front door unlock signal until the front door open signal output means outputs the front door open signal. To play. An inner frame having a control board for controlling the game board and a game board that is supported so as to be openable and detachable at the side of the outer frame constituting the outer shape of the gaming machine body;
Locking means for restricting the opening of the inner frame in a closed state with respect to the outer frame based on creating an engagement state with the outer frame, provided on the inner frame;
An inner frame opening detection means for detecting the opening of the inner frame when a movement of a predetermined amount or more occurs in the inner frame due to the opening of the inner frame with respect to the outer frame;
An inner frame opening signal output means for outputting an inner frame opening signal when the opening detection means detects the opening of the inner frame;
The locking means has a position changing portion whose position changes in conjunction with an unlocking operation for opening the inner frame, and releases the engagement state by changing the position of the position changing portion, In a gaming machine configured to allow the opening of the frame,
An inner frame unlocking detecting means for detecting a position change of the position changing portion;
An inner frame unlock signal output means for outputting an inner frame unlock signal when the position change is detected by the inner frame unlock detection means;
The inner frame unlock signal output means is configured to continue outputting the inner frame unlock signal until the inner frame release signal output means outputs the inner frame release signal. To play.

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