JP2013022147A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of ideally facilitating the installation work of an operation device.SOLUTION: An operation area 24 is formed at a front door 21. A start lever 302, stop buttons 322 to 324, and a medal slot 362 are provided at the operation area 24, the reel starts rotating based on the operation of the start lever 302 after throw-in of medals through the medal slot 362, and the reel stops rotating based on the operation of the stop buttons 322 to 324. In this case, the start lever 302, the stop buttons 322 to 324, and the medal slot 362 are provided as an operation unit 273. For removing the operation unit 273, a member for generating the medal slot 362 needs to be removed first.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs variable display of a pattern through a circuit of a circuit body.

  A slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, includes a housing on which a reel device and a main control device are mounted, and a front door that is attached to the front side of the housing so as to be opened and closed. The front door is formed with a display window that allows the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reel to be seen from the front of the gaming machine, and for various operations such as medal insertion devices, start levers, stop buttons, and bet buttons. The device is installed.

  When playing a game, the reel starts rotating when a player inserts a medal (or bet operation) or starts a game every time the game is played, and the reel stops rotating when a stop operation is performed by the player. . And a privilege is provided to a player according to the stop symbol visually recognized through the display window part after the stop.

  In the slot machine as described above, the various operation devices are installed below the display window portion in a region that bulges ahead of the game machine from the display window portion (see, for example, Patent Document 1). By installing the various operation devices in such an area, it is possible to improve the operability of the various operation devices while improving the visibility of the symbol through the display window.

JP 2006-95130 A

  Here, for example, a predetermined operation device such as a start lever is assumed to be an unauthorized object, and thus it is necessary to fix the front door from the back side. However, since the various operation devices are installed in the region bulged as described above, the installation work becomes complicated. On the other hand, it is not preferable that unauthorized operation of various operation devices can be easily performed as the installation work is facilitated.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably realizing the installation work of the operation device.

The invention according to claim 1 is a picture display means for making it possible to visually recognize the change display of the picture through a display window provided on the front part of the gaming machine.
A start operation device that is provided in a bulging area that bulges in front of the gaming machine from the display window portion below the display window portion and is operated when starting the variation display of the pattern, and the variation of the pattern A plurality of devices including a stop operation device operated to stop the display;
With
A predetermined plurality of devices among the plurality of devices is provided as an operation unit by being mounted on the operation unit base,
The operation unit is fixed to the front base,
In order to remove the operation unit from the front base, it is a configuration that requires a removal operation of a specific device among the plurality of devices.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suitably realize the installation work of the operation device.

It is a front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. It is a perspective view of the slot machine in the state where the front door is closed. It is a perspective view of the slot machine in a state where the front door is opened. It is a front view of the housing | casing in the state which removed the front door. (A)-(c) It is a front view of a management seal | sticker. It is a perspective view of the housing | casing in the state which removed the front door. (A) It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the housing | casing for demonstrating the structure of a wiring hole, (b) It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the housing | casing for demonstrating the structure of a handle part. It is the disassembled perspective view of the housing | casing which looked at the state which removed the reel unit from the housing | casing from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view of the housing | casing which looked at the state which removed the reel unit from the housing | casing from back. It is a disassembled perspective view of a reel unit. (A) It is a side view of a reel unit, (b) It is a perspective view of the state which looked at the back side of the reel unit from diagonally downward. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a housing | casing. It is a rear view of a front door. It is the disassembled perspective view of the front door seen from the front shown in the state which removed the display unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of the front door seen from back shown in the state where a display unit was removed. It is a front view of a display unit. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front of the display unit. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the back of a display unit. It is a longitudinal sectional view of the slot machine showing the upper side of the slot machine in an enlarged manner. It is a front view of a main controller. It is the disassembled perspective view of the front door seen from the front shown in the state which removed the operation unit. It is the disassembled perspective view of the front door seen from the back shown in the state which removed the operation unit. (A) It is a rear view of an operation unit, (b) It is a perspective view of the operation unit which was the back side and was seen from the downward direction. It is a disassembled perspective view of the operation unit seen from the front. It is a disassembled perspective view of the operation unit seen from back. (A) It is a rear view of the front door which expands and shows a part, (b) It is an AA line sectional view of Drawing 26 (a). (A) It is the front view of the said front door which expands and shows a part below the window panel part in a front door, (b) It is BB sectional drawing of Fig.27 (a), (c) It is CC sectional view taken on the line of Fig.27 (a). It is an electrical block diagram of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process performed with CPU of a main controller. (A) It is a side view of a locking device, (b) It is a rear view of a locking device. (A), (b) It is the perspective view seen from the back side of the locking device. It is a disassembled perspective view of a locking device. (A)-(c) It is a perspective view of the said locking device for demonstrating the motion of a locking device. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the slot machine which shows a locking device and its periphery. (A)-(e) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the mode of locking when a front door is operated from an open state to a closed state. (A)-(e) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a mode when the front door is operated from the locked state to the unlocked state.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 21 closed, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 21 open. FIG. 4 is a front view of the housing 11 with the front door 21 removed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11. The housing 11 is formed in a square box shape opened toward the front of the slot machine 10 by combining a plurality of plate portions 12 to 16. Specifically, it includes a bottom plate portion 12, a back plate portion 13, a left side plate portion 14, a right side plate portion 15, and a top plate portion 16, and the adjacent plate portions 12 to 16 are fixed by a fixing means such as adhesion. As a result, the housing 11 is formed. When the slot machine 10 is installed in the game hall, the casing 11 is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility.

  A front door 21 is attached to the front side of the housing 11. The front door 21 is supported by the casing 11 so that the inner space of the casing 11 can be opened and closed with the left side portion as a rotation axis. Specifically, a housing side support member 17 is provided on the left side plate portion 14 of the housing 11, and a door side support member 22 is provided on the left side portion of the front door 21. Each of these support members 17 and 22 is made of metal, and a pair of upper and lower support shaft portions 17a are integrally formed on the housing side support member 17, and the door-side support member 22 has one support shaft portion 17a. A support hole 22a is formed corresponding to the pair. The front door 21 is supported by the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable by the support holes 22a being inserted from below by the corresponding support shafts 17a.

  The support shaft portion 17a may be formed in the door-side support member 22 and the support hole portion 22a may be formed in the housing-side support member 17. In this case, each support hole portion 22a has a corresponding support. The shaft portion 17a is inserted from above.

  In a state where the front door 21 is closed to the housing 11, the back surface of the front door 21 comes into contact with the entire periphery of the front opening of the housing 11 from the front. Therefore, when the front door 21 is in a closed state, the entire front opening of the housing 11 is covered with the front door 21. In this case, a locking device 23 is provided on the right side of the front door 21, that is, on the opening / closing front end side, and the right side plate 15 of the housing 11 has a metal locking receiving member as shown in FIG. 18 is provided. Thereby, when the front door 21 is in a closed state, the locking device 23 is in a locked state with respect to the locking receiving member 18, and the opening operation of the front door 21 is prevented. The details of the locking device 23 and the locking receiving member 18 will be described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a plurality of electric devices are mounted in the housing 11. Specifically, a power supply device 31 and a hopper device 32 are provided side by side on the bottom plate portion 12 of the housing 11. The power supply device 31 is connected to the power supply of the game hall, and generates and supplies the operating power necessary for the hopper device 32 and various devices to be described later, based on the power supplied from the power supply. Although not shown, the power supply device 31 includes a power switch operated when the power is turned on or off, a reset button for resetting various states of the slot machine 10, and a medal grant rate (for example, in an internal lottery). The setting key insertion hole operated to change the setting state that changes the (winning probability) in the range from “setting 1” (lowest grant rate) to “setting 6” (highest grant rate) I have. The hopper device 32 includes a storage tank 32a for storing medals in a space opened upward, and a payout device 32b for paying out medals stored in the storage tank 32a. The medal is stored and the medal is paid out to the player according to the game result.

  In the casing 11, a reel unit 101 is provided above the power supply device 31 and the hopper device 32. The reel unit 101 includes a left reel 122L, a middle reel 122M, and a right reel 122R formed in a cylindrical shape as a plurality of rotating bodies. Each of the reels 122L to 122R is rotatably supported so that the center axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reels 122L to 122R. The rotation axes of the reels 122L to 122R are arranged on the same axis extending in a substantially horizontal direction. Each of the reels 122L to 122R is connected to reel drive motors 123L, 123M, and 123R (see FIG. 10) each formed of a stepping motor, and the reels 122L to 122R are driven by the drive of the reel drive motors 123L to 123R. Are configured to be able to rotate individually, that is, independently of each other.

  As shown in FIG. 3, belt-like belts 124L, 124M, and 124R are wound around the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 122L to 122R. A plurality of types of symbols (for example, 21 pieces) are respectively attached to the peripheral surfaces of the belt-like belts 124L to 124R, and the respective reel drive motors 123L to 123R are driven to rotate the respective reels 122L to 122R. Accordingly, the rotational position of each symbol is continuously changed accordingly.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the symbols attached to the reels 122 </ b> L to 122 </ b> R are visible from the front of the slot machine 10 through the window panel unit 201 provided in the upper half of the front door 21. In this case, as shown in FIG. 3, a display unit 192 is mounted in an area overlapping the window panel unit 201 on the rear surface of the front door 21, and the reel unit 101 has a visible range from the front of the slot machine 10. It is limited to the range surrounded by the broken line in FIG. That is, the display window 27 is partitioned by using the window panel 201 and the display unit 192. The range in which the display window 27 is formed is set so that there are three visually recognizable symbols in the vertical direction for each of the reels 122L to 122R. Therefore, when each of the reels 122L to 122R rotates forward, it is projected through the display window 27 as if the symbol is moving from top to bottom. In a state where all the reels 122L to 122R are stopped, a total of nine symbols, three in the vertical direction and three in the horizontal direction, are visible to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a predetermined number of combination lines L <b> 1 to L <b> 5 are set in the range visible from the display window 27 in relation to the nine visually recognizable symbols as described above. Specifically, a total of five combination lines L1 to L5 are set, with three parallel in the horizontal direction and two in the diagonal direction. As will be described in detail later, these combination lines L1 to L5 are activated by the number corresponding to the number of bets of medals and virtual medals, and correspond to the winning combinations in the internal lottery on the activated combination lines. When the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed, a privilege is given to the player.

  Here, although not shown, a small role symbol, a replay symbol, and a special symbol are attached to each of the reels 122L to 122R.

  As a small role design, there are “Watermelon” design, “Bell” design, and “Cherry” design, and the “Watermelon” design is aligned with the left, middle, and right on one of the effective lines. 15 medals are paid out, and if the “bell” symbol is aligned with the left, middle or right on any of the active lines, 8 medals are paid out and “cherry” on the left reel 122L When the symbol stops on the active line, two medals are paid out. In addition, if the re-game symbols are aligned with any of the left, middle and right on any active line, no medal will be paid out, but a new game can be started without requiring a new betting operation. Become.

  As a special symbol, there are “7” symbol and “BAR” symbol. If “7” symbol is aligned with left / middle / right on any active line, it will be considered as the first special game state. When the state shifts to the big bonus state and the “BAR” symbols are aligned with any of the left, middle and right on any active line, the state shifts to the regular bonus state as the second special gaming state. The big bonus state and the regular bonus state are states in which the payout rate of medals and virtual medals at each game round is improved as compared to the normal game state. Specifically, when winning in the internal lottery, each reel 122L ~ This is a state in which the winning of the “bell” combination that is stopped and displayed on any of the active lines L1 to L5 occurs more frequently than in the normal gaming state regardless of the stop timing of 122R. The big bonus state is a state that ends when the total number of medals and virtual medals paid out to the player in the state exceeds a first predetermined number (for example, 350), and the regular bonus state is This state is terminated when the total number of medals and virtual medals paid out to the player in this state becomes equal to or greater than a second predetermined number (for example, 150) smaller than the first predetermined number.

  The display window 27 is formed in the window panel 201 as described above, but the area above the display window 27 in the window panel 201 is provided in the display unit 192 as shown in FIG. The display surface 242 a of the display device 242 is an area that can be viewed from the front of the slot machine 10. That is, the window panel unit 201 includes an upper panel unit 207 that allows the display surface 242a to be visually recognized, and a lower panel unit 208 that enables the symbols of the reels 122L to 122R to be visually recognized. In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the partition part 206 is provided in these window panel parts 201 so that these upper panel parts 207 and lower panel parts 208 may be partitioned up and down.

  In the front door 21, an effect light emitting unit 204 and a notification light emitting unit 202 are provided around the window panel unit 201. The effect light emitting unit 204 performs light effects according to the game situation, and the notification light emitting unit 202 performs light emission control according to the occurrence of an abnormality.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the front door 21, an area below the window panel unit 201 bulges forward of the slot machine 10 from the window panel unit 201 to form an operation area 24. Are provided with various operation units.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, a start lever 302 that is operated to start rotation of each of the reels 122 </ b> L to 122 </ b> R is provided on the left side of the front surface of the operation area 24. When the start lever 302 is operated in a situation where at least one of a medal and a virtual medal is bet, the reels 122L to 122R start to rotate all at once.

  On the right side of the start lever 302, stop buttons 322, 323, and 324 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 122L to 122R are provided. Each of the stop buttons 322 to 324 is disposed directly below the reels 122L to 122R that are to be stopped in a front view. Each stop button 322 to 324 is activated when a predetermined time has elapsed after the left reel 122L starts to rotate.

  On the right side of the upper surface of the operation area 24, there is provided an insertion member 361 having a medal insertion port 362 for inserting medals. A selector 371 is provided on the back surface of the front door 21 as shown in FIG. 3, and a medal inserted into the medal slot 362 is guided by the selector 371 to the hopper device 32 when it can be inserted. If it cannot be inserted, the medal outlet 25a provided at the lower front of the front door 21 is led to the medal tray 25.

  On the left side of the upper surface of the operation area 24, a credit insertion button 312 that is operated to insert a credited virtual medal is provided. By operating the credit insertion button 312, virtual medals are inserted within the range of the number of virtual medals credited and the maximum number of bets.

  A settlement button 381 is provided below the start lever 302 in front of the operation area 24. By operating the settlement button 381, the hopper device 32 is driven and controlled, and the credited virtual medal is paid out to the medal tray 25 as an actual medal. The medal tray 25 is formed at the lower end of the front door 21 so as to protrude forward of the slot machine 10 and has a medal storage area opened upward.

  The operation area 24 and the medal tray 25 are spaced apart in the vertical direction, and a decorative panel portion 26 is provided between them. The decoration panel unit 26 is provided with decorations such as characters and patterns corresponding to the model of the slot machine 10.

  On the upper side of the operation area 24, an operation button 342 that is operated to switch the content of the effect on the display device 242 is provided to the left of the medal slot 362. As a mode of switching the effect contents by the operation of the operation button 342, when a predetermined display effect is executed on the display device 242 during one game, the display on the display device 242 is accompanied by the operation of the operation button 342. Examples include a mode in which the performance progresses to a specific performance and a mode in which a predetermined image is displayed. Further, as another aspect, there is an aspect in which the mode is switched in accordance with the operation of the operation button 342 in a situation where there are a plurality of modes in which the contents of the selected effects are different as the display effects of one game. It is done. In addition, the operation of the operation button 342 is not executed as an effect. For example, the display device 242 explains the game contents of the slot machine 10 in accordance with the operation of the operation button 342, or the slot machine. A configuration in which the contents of ten game histories are displayed is exemplified.

  A game flow of the slot machine 10 configured as described above will be briefly described.

  First, at least one of a medal and a virtual medal is inserted based on at least one of a medal insertion operation to the medal insertion slot 362 and a pressing operation of the credit insertion button 312. In this case, when one medal or one virtual medal is inserted, the center line L1 is set as an effective line, and when the total number of inserted medals and virtual medals is 2, the center line is set. When L1, upper line L2, and lower line L3 are set as active lines and the total number of medals and virtual medals inserted is 3, the center line L1, the upper line L2, the lower line L3, and a pair of diagonal lines L4 , L5 is set to the active line.

  In addition, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 362 in a situation where the total number of medals and virtual medals has already been three, the inserted medal is credited as a virtual medal.

  When the start lever 302 is pushed down in a situation where the total number of medals and virtual medals inserted is a predetermined number (for example, three), the internal lottery is executed and the rotation of the reels 122L to 122R is started. Thereafter, the stop buttons 322 to 324 are sequentially pressed, whereby the rotation of the corresponding reels 122L to 122R is sequentially stopped. In this case, pull-in control on the active line is executed for the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery. Specifically, at a timing when a predetermined stop button is pressed, even if the symbol corresponding to the winning combination does not exist on the active line for the target reel, the symbol is in the active line. If it is included in a predetermined number (for example, four) of symbols existing on the upstream side, it is configured to be drawn on the effective line and stopped. In this configuration, the “bell” symbol and the replay symbol are set so that the interval between the reels 122L to 122R falls within the pull-in control range, whereas the “watermelon” symbol, “cherry” The “symbol”, “7” symbol, and “BAR” symbol are set such that the arrangement interval on each of the reels 122L to 122R can be out of the above-described pull-in control range.

  When all the reels 122L to 122R are stopped, a winning determination is made as to whether or not a winning combination in the internal lottery is established on any of the effective lines L1 to L5, and the winning is established. When it is determined that the player has played, a privilege corresponding to the winning is given to the player. For example, when a prize for a predetermined small role is established, the number of medals corresponding to the small role is controlled to be paid out to the player. In this case, when the number of credited virtual medals is less than the maximum number (for example, 50), the virtual medals are credited within the range of the maximum number. On the other hand, when the maximum number has been reached, the hopper device 32 is driven and controlled and paid out to the player as an actual medal. Further, when the re-game winning is established, the re-game is controlled to be given to the player, and when the big bonus winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus state. When the regular bonus winning is established, the gaming state is controlled to shift to the regular bonus state.

  The internal lottery and various controls are executed by the main controller 41. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 41 is provided above the reel unit 101 in the housing 11. The main control device 41 includes a main control board 42 on which one of the CPU 43, ROM 44 and RAM 45 for executing the internal lottery and various controls is mounted, a board box 46 for housing the main control board 42, It has. The board box 46 includes a pair of case bodies 47 (one case body is not shown), and the pair of case bodies 47 are combined so that the main control board 42 is sandwiched in the thickness direction. The main control board 42 is accommodated in the board box 46. Each case body 47 is formed transparent (or colorless and transparent) so that the main control board 42 can be visually confirmed through the case body 47 from the outside of the substrate box 46. In addition, a plurality of coupling structures 48 for coupling the case bodies 47 are provided at the edge portion of each case body 47, and the coupling structures 48 are configured to require partial destruction when the coupling is released. Therefore, when the internal space of the substrate box 46 is illegally opened, the broken portion remains in the coupling structure 48, so that the trace of the unauthorized opening remains.

  In addition, as a structure for leaving an open trace on the substrate box 46, a sealing seal that leaves a trace that the adhesive layer has been peeled off by leaving the adhesive layer on the adhesion target is to be straddled across the boundaries between the plurality of case bodies. A configuration in which the adhesive is applied to the boundary between a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box are conceivable.

  The main control device 41 is fixed to the back plate portion 13 of the housing 11. Specifically, the main control device 41 has a substantially rectangular front and back surfaces and is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, corresponding to the shape of the main control board 42 having a substantially rectangular shape. Further, the wall portion for generating the surface in the substrate box 46 is opposed to the element mounting surface on which the CPU 43, ROM 44 and RAM 45 are mounted in the main control substrate 42.

  The main control device 41 is fixed to the back plate portion 13 via the support unit 51. Although not described in detail in the drawings, the support unit 51 is supported by a support pedestal 52 fixed to the back plate portion 13 and is rotatable with respect to the support pedestal 52 in the front-rear direction with a lower end portion as a rotation axis. And a supporting member 53. A pair of left and right support hooks 54 are integrally formed on the support pedestal 52. When the support member 53 is superimposed on the support pedestal 52 from the front, the support member 53 is fixed to the support pedestal 52. Forward displacement is regulated. The releasing operation of the state fixed by the support hook 54 can be performed by elastically deforming the support hook 54 from the front opening side of the housing 11 when the front door 21 is opened. It is not necessary to destroy the member during the release operation.

  The lower region of the main control device 41 is inserted into the support member 53 and is fixed to the support member 53. The fixing requires a predetermined member to be broken when it is released and leaves a trace of the releasing of the fixing. However, it is possible to use a screw or the like so as not to break when releasing the fixing. In the configuration in which the main control device 41 is fixed to the support member 53, the region facing the element mounting surface of the main control substrate 42 in the surface portion of the substrate box 46 is not covered by the support member 53. Therefore, even when the main control device 41 is fixed to the support member 53, the visibility of the element mounting surface from the outside of the substrate box 46 is ensured.

  In a state where the support member 53 in which the main control device 41 is integrated is superimposed on the support base 52 and the main control device 41 is disposed at the initial position, the back surface of the main control device 41 is the back plate portion of the housing 11. 13 and the main control device 41 is in an upright state. In this case, the upper surface of the main control device 41 faces the top plate 16 at a position adjacent to the top plate 16 of the housing 11. Further, the left side surface of the main control device 41 is located on the left side of the left reel 122L and faces the position adjacent to the left side plate portion 14 of the housing 11, and the right side surface of the main control device 41 is on the right side. The side surface is located on the right side of the right reel 122R and faces the position adjacent to the right side plate portion 15 of the housing 11. Further, the front surface of the main control device 41 is positioned forward of the rear ends of the reels 122L to 122R, but the entire main control device 41 is positioned rearward of the center in the front-rear direction of the reels 122L to 122R. (See FIG. 12).

  Since the main control device 41 is fixed to the back plate portion 13 as described above, the main control device 41 exists at a position far from the front opening portion of the housing 11, and unauthorized tampering is performed from the front opening portion. Even if a tool is inserted to try to cheat the main control device 41, it is difficult to do so. In addition, since the element mounting surface of the main control board 42 faces the front of the slot machine 10, it is possible to easily visually check the element mounting surface when the front door 21 is in an open state, thereby facilitating confirmation of fraud. Is planned.

  On the other hand, when the support member 53 integrated with the main control device 41 is rotated forward so as to be separated from the support pedestal 52, the upper end of the main control device 41 is set to the front opening side of the housing 11. It can be pulled out. In this state, the main control device 41 is positioned so that the position of the upper end of the main control device 41 is in front of the center in the front-rear direction of each of the reels 122L to 122R and behind the front opening of the housing 11. The device 41 can be pulled out forward. As a result, the main controller 41 can be visually confirmed at a closer position.

  Here, a management sticker 55 attached with a game machine manufacturer name and a management number is affixed to a surface of the board box 46 facing the front of the slot machine 10. A front view of the management seal 55 is shown in FIG. 5A to 5C are front views of the management seal 55. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the management seal 55 has a plurality of game machine manufacturer names such as “Co., Ltd.”. In addition to printing, a plurality of management numbers such as “ABCDEF” and “123456” are printed. Of the plurality of gaming machine manufacturer names and the plurality of management numbers, one corresponding to the main control device 41 is actually one by one, and the side that does not correspond is deleted. In this case, the erasure is performed by marking by irradiating a laser to make it difficult to tamper.

  Specifically, in the case of FIG. 5A, the gaming machine manufacturer is “Co., Ltd. ●●●●” and the management number is “ABCDEF”, so the side not corresponding to this is erased by laser marking. ing. On the other hand, in the case of FIG. 5B, since the gaming machine manufacturer is “Co., Ltd.” and the management number is “123456”, the side not corresponding to this is erased by laser marking. Also, in FIG. 5C, the main controller 41, which is used with the gaming machine manufacturer being “Co., Ltd. ▲▲▲▲” and the management number being “123456”, is recycled to produce gaming machines. The case where the manufacturer is “Co., Ltd. ●●●●” and the management number is “ABCDEF” is shown. In this case, not only each manufacturer name and each management number is erased by laser engraving, but also the manufacturer name “●●●●” and management number “ABCDEF” are reassigned to the management seal 55. Is also performed by laser engraving.

  By using the management seal 55 as described above, for example, even when a plurality of gaming machine manufacturers use the main control device 41 having a common configuration, the common management seal 55 can be used. Simplification of member management is achieved. In addition, deletion of non-applicable gaming machine manufacturer names and management numbers, and reassignment of gaming machine manufacturer names and management numbers are performed by laser engraving. Can be performed.

<About the housing 11>
Next, the structure of the housing | casing 11 is demonstrated in detail, referring FIG.6 and FIG.7.

  FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the housing 11 with the front door 21 removed, and FIGS. 7A and 7B are enlarged longitudinal sectional views showing a part of the housing 11.

  As already described, the casing 11 is formed in a square box shape opened forward using the bottom plate portion 12, the back plate portion 13, the left side plate portion 14, the right side plate portion 15, and the top plate portion 16. Yes. Each of these plate portions 12 to 16 is formed using wooden plates 62 to 66 and a metal layer 67. Specifically, each of the plates 62 to 66 includes a wooden bottom plate 62, a back plate 63, a left side plate 64, a right side plate 65, and a top plate 66 as a skeleton. In addition, a metal layer 67 is formed on each of the plates 62 to 66 on the inner peripheral surface side of the housing 11. The material for forming the metal layer 67 and the forming method are arbitrary, and the metal layer 67 may be formed by sticking an iron plate, a copper plate, or a steel plate to each plate 62-66. A metal layer 67 is formed by attaching an aluminum foil to 66.

  The metal layer 67 is provided so as to cover substantially the entire inner peripheral surface of the housing 11. Therefore, the predetermined device mounted in the housing 11 is installed so as to overlap the metal layer 67. For example, the main control device 41 is installed so as to overlap the metal layer 67 stacked on the back plate 63 from the front, and the back surface of the main control device 41 faces the metal layer 67. The power supply device 31 and the hopper device 32 are installed so as to overlap the metal layer 67 stacked on the bottom plate 62 from above, and the bottom surface of the power supply device 31 and the bottom surface of the hopper device 32 are opposed to the metal layer 67. doing.

  Since the metal layer 67 is formed as described above, it is difficult for the electrical equipment mounted in the housing 11 to be affected by electrical noise. Moreover, it becomes easy to take earth.

  However, each plate 62 to 66 of the housing 11 is formed with a through hole penetrating the plate, and the metal layer 67 is also formed with a through hole corresponding to the through hole. Specifically, a wiring hole 71 for passing a wiring is formed in the back plate portion 13 of the housing 11 at the side of the main controller 41 as the through hole. Further, the left side plate portion 14 and the right side plate portion 15 of the housing 11 are provided with a handle portion 81 for placing a hand when the slot machine 10 is transported. 15 has a handle hole 82 for providing a handle portion 81.

  First, the wiring hole 71 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the wiring hole 71 is formed by a plate side wiring hole 72 formed in the back plate 63 and a metal side wiring hole 73 formed in the metal layer 67. Since the side wiring hole 72 and the metal side wiring hole 73 are continuous, the wiring hole 71 passes through the wall portion of the housing 11. Therefore, even when the front door 21 is closed, the space in the housing 11 is open to the outside through the wiring hole 71. Therefore, even when the front door 21 is closed, the wiring 74 having one end connected to the device in the housing 11 can be pulled out of the housing 11.

  The wiring 74 is for electrically connecting the main control device 41 and the game hall management computer. However, in addition to or instead of this, a wiring for electrically connecting the main control device 41 and an external device other than the management computer may be drawn out through the wiring hole 71, and the main control unit 41 in the housing 11 may be provided. A wiring for electrically connecting a device other than the control device 41 and an external device including the management computer may be drawn out through the wiring hole 71.

  In this configuration, a wiring-side stepped portion 75 is formed in the wiring hole 71 such that a corner portion due to the wooden back plate 63 exists on the axial side of the wiring hole 71 with respect to the peripheral portion of the metal-side wiring hole 73. ing. Specifically, the plate-side wiring hole 72 is expanded so that the opening area is larger on the inner side of the housing 11 at an intermediate position in the axial direction, with the wiring-side stepped portion 75 facing the inner side of the housing 11 as a boundary. A narrow region 76 and a wide region 77 exist. The wiring side stepped portion 75 is formed continuously around the axis. The narrow region 76 continues from the outside opening of the plate side wiring hole 72, and the wide region 77 forms the inside opening of the plate side wiring hole 72. Incidentally, since the wiring-side stepped portion 75 is present at a position close to the inner opening of the plate-side wiring hole 72, it can be said that the inner opening is expanded as compared with the outer region.

  On the other hand, the metal-side wiring hole 73 is formed so that its opening peripheral edge overlaps the opening peripheral edge of the wide region 77 in the plate-side wiring hole 72. Therefore, the entire peripheral edge of the metal-side wiring hole 73 exists on the side farther from the axis of the narrow area 76 than the peripheral edge of the inner end in the narrow area 76 of the plate-side wiring hole 72. ing.

  As described above, since the metal layer 67 does not exist over the predetermined range in the specific direction from the periphery of the inner opening surface of the narrow region 76 to the outer side along the plate surface of the back plate 63, the wiring 74 is formed. Even if it comes into contact with the edge portion of the wiring hole 71, the contact object is not the metal layer 67 but the wooden back plate 63, so that the wiring 74 is difficult to wear.

  In particular, since the metal layer 67 does not exist over the entire peripheral edge of the inner opening surface of the narrow region 76, even if the wiring 74 is displaced along the peripheral edge, the wiring 74 is formed on the metal layer 67. It becomes possible not to contact the end.

  Further, by setting the opening area of the metal-side wiring hole 73 to be larger than the area of the inner opening surface of the narrow region 76, the metal layer extends over the entire peripheral edge of the inner opening surface of the narrow region 76 as described above. Since the configuration is such that 67 does not exist, the above-described excellent effects can be achieved while suppressing the range in which the metal layer 67 exists from becoming extremely narrow.

  Here, when the housing 11 is manufactured, the wiring hole 71 is formed after the metal layer 67 is laminated on each of the plates 62 to 66. Thereby, it is not necessary to align the member for forming the metal layer 67 and the plates 62 to 66 with high accuracy, and the formation of the metal layer 67 is facilitated. Further, when the metal side wiring hole 73 is formed, the back plate 63 is also cut away so that the inner opening of the plate side wiring hole 72 is expanded to the side farther from the axis than the outer side. In addition, it is possible to ensure that the end of the metal layer 67 does not exist at the periphery of the opening inside the narrow region 76, and the processing can be easily performed.

  Next, the handle portion 81 will be described. In addition, since the structure of the handle part 81 formed in the left side board part 14 and the handle part 81 formed in the right side board part 15 is the same, the handle part 81 formed in the right side board part 15 is an example. Will be described.

  The handle hole 82 for generating the handle portion 81 is formed so that its opening has a quadrangular shape (in detail, a rectangular shape), and as shown in FIG. A plate-side handle hole 83 formed in 65 and a metal-side handle hole 84 formed in the metal layer 67 are formed. A handle portion 81 is formed by mounting the handle member 91 in the handle hole 82.

  The handle member 91 is formed using a resin material such as polycarbonate, and is colored and opaque colored in black. The handle member 91 includes a space forming portion 92 that defines an insertion space into which an operator's finger is inserted when the slot machine 10 is transported, and a flange that is used when the handle member 91 is fixed to the right side plate 65. The part 93 is integrally formed.

  The space forming portion 92 exists inside the housing 11, and exists so that an insertion space by the space forming portion 92 is opened to the outside of the housing 11 through the handle hole 82. The flange portion 93 is formed continuously over the entire peripheral edge portion on the opening side of the space forming portion 92, and the casing 11 except for the lower flange portion 93 a existing below the space forming portion 92. Exists inside. A region existing inside the housing 11 in the flange portion 93 is in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the right side plate portion 15 from the inside of the housing 11.

  On the other hand, the lower flange portion 93 a is in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the right side plate portion 15 from the outside of the housing 11. In this case, the outer opening 85 of the handle hole 82 is expanded from the intermediate region 86 of the handle hole 82, and the boundary portion between the outer opening 85 and the intermediate region 86 is outside the intermediate region 86. An outer stepped portion 87 extending downward from the end portion and facing the outside of the housing 11 is formed. The lower flange portion 93 a is in contact with the outer stepped portion 87 from the outside of the housing 11. In this case, the lower flange portion 93a is accommodated in the outer opening 85 so that the lower flange portion 93a does not protrude outwardly from the outer peripheral surface of the right side plate portion 15 than the surface present at the periphery of the handle hole 82. As described above, the thickness dimension of the lower flange portion 93a and the depth dimension of the outer opening 85 are set.

  In a state in which the lower flange portion 93a is in contact with the outer stepped portion 87 from the outside of the housing 11, the lower flange portion 93a is elastically deformed in the opening direction of the space forming portion 92, and is in an elastically deformed state. The upper flange portion 93b existing above the space forming portion 92 in the flange portion 93 is fixed to the right side plate portion 15 with screws. Thereby, the handle member 91 is fixed to the right side plate portion 15 and the lower flange portion 93a is pressed toward the outer stepped portion 87. Therefore, even if it is going to produce a clearance gap between the handle member 91 and the peripheral part of the handle hole 82, it is difficult to do so. Further, since the space forming portion 92 is formed so as not to open the insertion space toward the inside of the housing 11, the internal space of the housing 11 is not opened to the outside in the handle portion 81.

  Here, in the configuration in which the metal layer 67 is provided on the right side plate portion 15, the metal layer 67 does not exist in the insertion space partitioned by the space forming portion 92.

  Specifically, the inner opening 88 of the plate-side handle hole 83 is expanded so that the opening area is larger than the intermediate area 86 of the plate-side handle hole 83. An inner stepped portion 89 facing the inside of the housing 11 is formed at the boundary. The inner stepped portion 89 is formed continuously around the axis. However, as the insertion space is formed so that the upper space is wider than the lower space with respect to the handle hole 82, the inner stepped portion 89 also has a lower area than the lower region with respect to the handle hole 82. Also, the upper region is formed to be wide. That is, the inner opening 88 is not uniformly expanded around the axis with respect to the intermediate region 86, but is expanded so that the amount of expansion upward is larger than the lower.

  The metal-side handle hole 84 is formed so that its opening peripheral edge overlaps with the opening peripheral edge of the inner opening 88 in the plate-side handle hole 83. Therefore, the entire peripheral edge portion of the metal-side handle hole 84 is present on the side farther from the axis of the intermediate region 86 than the inner end portion in the intermediate region 86 of the plate-side handle hole 83.

  The peripheral edge of the inner opening 88 and the peripheral edge of the metal-side handle hole 84 in the plate-side handle hole 83 exist outside the insertion space. In addition, the upper region and the side region of these peripheral portions exist in a range covered with the flange portion 93 of the handle member 91. In this case, as already described, the upper flange portion 93 b is screwed to the right side plate portion 15, but this screwed portion exists at a contact portion between the upper flange portion 93 b and the metal layer 67. Thereby, the metal layer 67 is included in the screwing location, and the screwing can be performed firmly.

  By forming the metal-side handle hole 84 as described above, it is possible to prevent the end portion of the metal layer 67 from being present in the insertion space of the handle portion 81. Therefore, the finger inserted into the insertion space touches the wooden right side plate 65, and it is possible not to touch the end of the metal layer 67.

  Here, when the housing 11 is manufactured, the handle hole 82 is formed after the metal layer 67 is laminated on each of the plates 62 to 66. Thereby, it is not necessary to align the member for forming the metal layer 67 and the plates 62 to 66 with high accuracy, and the formation of the metal layer 67 is facilitated. In forming the metal side handle hole 84, the left side plate 64 is also cut away so that the inner opening 88 of the plate side handle hole 83 is expanded to the side farther from the axis than the intermediate region 86. Therefore, it is possible to ensure that the end of the metal layer 67 does not exist in the insertion space, and it is possible to easily perform the processing.

<Reel unit 101>
Next, the configuration of the reel unit 101 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  8 is an exploded perspective view of the housing 11 as seen from the front with the reel unit 101 removed from the housing 11. FIG. 9 shows the housing as seen from the rear with the reel unit 101 removed from the housing 11. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the reel unit 101, FIG. 11A is a side view of the reel unit 101, and FIG. 11B is an oblique view of the rear side of the reel unit 101. FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the housing 11 as viewed from below, and FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the reel unit 101 includes a mounting base body 102, reel devices 103L, 103M, 103R, and a relay board unit 104. The mounting base body 102 has reel devices 103L to 103R and relays. A substrate unit 104 is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the mounting base body 102 is integrally formed to have a bottom portion 111, a back portion 112, a left side portion 113, a right side portion 114, and a ceiling portion 115, and is open toward the front of the slot machine 10 as a whole. It is formed in a square box shape. The mounting base body 102 is formed of a resin material such as polycarbonate. When the reel unit 101 is mounted on the housing 11, the back plate portion 13 existing behind the mounting base body 102 is attached to the mounting base body 102. It is transparent (specifically, colorless and transparent) so that it can be seen through the mounting base body 102.

  Each of the left reel device 103L, the middle reel device 103M, and the right reel device 103R includes a left reel support plate 121L formed in a colored opaque (specifically, black opaque) using a resin material such as ABS resin, and a middle reel support. A plate 121M and a right reel support plate 121R are provided, and the reel support plates 121L to 121R support the combinations of the reels 122L to 122R and the reel drive motors 123L to 123R already described. Although not described in detail, the reel support plates 121L to 121R are provided with light emitting units 125L to 125R on which LEDs for illuminating the corresponding belt-like belts 124L to 124R from the back side are mounted. . In FIG. 10, the belt-like belts 124L to 124R are omitted.

  Each of the reel support plates 121L to 121R exists on the same side, specifically, the left side with respect to the corresponding reels 122L to 122R, and corresponds to the right plate surface of each of the reel support plates 121L to 121R. The reel drive motors 123L to 123R are fixed. The reels 122L to 122R are rotatably supported by the corresponding reel drive motors 123L to 123R, so that the reels 122L to 122R indirectly support the corresponding reels 122L to 122R. It has become. Incidentally, as described above, each of the reels 122L to 122R is supported so that the central axis thereof extends in the horizontal direction, and is supported so that the central axes of the reels 122L to 122R exist on the same straight line. .

  In each of the reel devices 103L to 103R, the reel support plates 121L to 121R are set to have a height larger than the outer diameter of each of the reels 122L to 122R, and each of the reel support plates 121L to 121R corresponds to the corresponding reels 122L to 122R. It extends downward and extends upward. The bottom portion 111 and the ceiling portion of the mounting base body 102 correspond to the lower extending portions 126L to 126R extending downward and the upper extending portions 127L to 127R extending upward in the reel support plates 121L to 121R. In 115, support groove portions 128L to 128R extending in the front-rear direction are formed.

  The support groove portions 128 </ b> L to 128 </ b> R formed in the bottom portion 111 have a groove hole opened upward, and the groove hole is opened forward at the front edge of the mounting base body 102. The support groove portions 128L to 128R formed in the ceiling portion 115 are formed to face the corresponding support groove portions 128L to 128R vertically above the corresponding support groove portions 128L to 128R formed in the bottom portion 111, The slot has a slot opened downward, and the slot is opened forward at the front edge of the mounting base body 102.

  The lower extending portions 126L to 126R of the corresponding reel support plates 121L to 121R are inserted into the support groove portions 128L to 128R formed in the bottom portion 111, and the support groove portions 128L to 128R formed in the ceiling portion 115 are inserted into the support groove portions 128L to 128R. Are inserted with the upper extending portions 127L to 127R of the corresponding reel support plates 121L to 121R. In this case, as described above, since the support groove portions 128L to 128R are opened forward at the front edge of the mounting base body 102, the reel support plates 121L to 121R are positioned at the front edge of the mounting base body 102. It is possible to dispose to the mounting position in the mounting base body 102 by sliding backward from the position.

  Each of the support groove portions 128L to 128R is formed so that the groove width is wider on the front edge side of the mounting base body 102, and each of the lower extension portions 126L to 126R and the upper extension portions 127L to 127R is also concerned. Since it is formed corresponding to the groove shape, the slide mounting operation is facilitated. Further, at the rear ends of the respective support groove portions 128L to 128R, the slot machine 10 faces frontward and comes into contact with the corresponding extending portions 126L to 126R, 127L to 127R from the rear, and the reel support plates 121L to 121R are further rearward. Since the stopper portion 129 that restricts the movement to the position is formed (the stopper portion formed on the ceiling portion 115 is not shown), the reel support plates 121L to 121R are moved in the mounting direction with the stopper portion 129. It is naturally regulated by the contact of. The reel support plates 121L to 121R are screwed to the support groove portions 128L to 128R of the bottom portion 111 and the support groove portions 128L to 128R of the ceiling portion 115 in a state where the reel support plates 121L to 121R are disposed at the mounting positions in the mounting base body 102. .

  In a state in which the reel devices 103L to 103R are arranged at the mounting position of the mounting base body 102, as shown in FIG. 11A, the positions of the reels 122L to 122R existing on the front side at the rotating position are the mounting base body 102. Projects forward from the front edge of the. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the location that exists on the front side of each of the reels 122 </ b> L to 122 </ b> R exists in front of the front opening of the housing 11. Thereby, while suppressing interference between the front door 21 and the mounting base body 102, it is possible to bring the surface visible from the display window 27 in each of the reels 122L to 122R closer to the display window 27, and to each reel 122L. The visibility of the symbol attached to ~ 122R is improved. However, since each reel drive motor 123 </ b> L to 123 </ b> R exists in the mounting base body 102, the central axis of each reel 122 </ b> L to 122 </ b> R exists behind the front edge of the mounting base body 102. Thereby, the stability of support of each reel 122L-122R is secured.

  Incidentally, the dimension in the front-rear direction of the reel unit 101 (the distance from the front end of each of the reels 122L to 122R to the back surface of the mounting base body 102) is the height position at which the reel unit 101 is mounted in the internal space of the housing 11. It is set larger than the dimension in the front-rear direction.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the ceiling portion 115 of the mounting base body 102 is formed so that the upper surface thereof faces upward, and is near the center in the front-rear direction and near the center in the left-right direction on the upper surface of the ceiling portion 115. Is provided with a relay board unit 104. For details of the position of the relay board unit 104 in the ceiling 115, as shown in FIG. 12, the relay board unit 104 is located behind the center of each reel 122L to 122R in the front-rear direction. . As shown in FIG. 8, the relay board unit 104 is formed in a square box shape having a long side portion and a short side portion, and is provided so that the extending direction of the long side portion is a horizontal direction. ing.

  The relay board unit 104 is disposed above the board base 131 integrally formed on the ceiling 115, a plurality of relay boards 132 and 133 disposed above the board base 131, and the relay boards 132 and 133. And a case body 134 that forms an accommodation space for the relay boards 132 and 133 together with the board base 131. The case body 134 is screwed to the board base 131 with the relay boards 132 and 133 interposed therebetween. In addition, although the said screwing is performed so that destruction of a member or a screw may not be required at the time of cancellation | release of fixation, destruction of a member or a screw is required at the time of cancellation | release of fixation, and the accommodation space of the relay boards 132 and 133 is open | released It may be configured to leave a trace of what has been done.

  One plate surface of the relay substrates 132 and 133 is a connector mounting surface on which a plurality of connectors 135 are mounted, and the relay substrates 132 and 133 are placed on the substrate base 131 so that the connector mounting surface faces upward. Is arranged. The case body 134 is formed with openings 136 corresponding to the connectors 135 on a one-to-one basis, and the connectors 135 are exposed to the outside of the relay board unit 104 through the openings 136. In this case, as already described, the mounting base body 102 is formed transparently, and the case body 134 is also formed transparently (specifically, colorless and transparent), and therefore relayed to the substrate base 131 and the case body 134. In a state where the boards 132 and 133 are accommodated, the relay boards 132 and 133 can be visually confirmed through these portions.

  On one relay board 132, the electrical connection between the main controller 41 and the display controller 245 that controls the display 242 and the various light emitting boards 212, 213, and 233 provided on the front door 21 is relayed. The relay substrate 132 is connected to the display control device 245 and the other light emitting substrates 212, 213, and 233, and the other end of each wiring connected to the light emitting substrates 212, 213, and 233, and is electrically connected thereto. The other end of the connector unit having one end connected to the main control device 41 is connected. On the other relay board 133, the start lever 302, the stop buttons 322 to 324, the credit insertion button 312, the settlement button 381, the selector 371, and the electrical connection with the main controller 41 are relayed. The substrate 133 is connected to the other end of each wiring having one end connected to each of these devices, and wirings for making an electrical connection with these devices are gathered, and one end is connected to the main control device 41. The other end of the connected connector unit is connected.

  The reel unit 101 is fixed to the back plate portion 13 of the housing 11. The structure about the said fixation is demonstrated in detail.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b), fixing structures 151 and 161 are provided on the back portion 112 of the mounting base body 102 at a total of four locations, two on the left and right on the upper edge and two on the left and right on the lower edge. It is integrally formed. Specifically, each of the fixing structures 151 and 161 is formed at four corners that are areas different from the areas facing the reel devices 103L to 103R from the rear in the back portion 112. The upper fixing structure 151 is The lower fixing structures 161 are formed at the same height position, respectively. In the left upper and lower fixing structures 151 and 161, a lower fixing structure 161 is formed vertically below the upper fixing structure 151. In the right upper and lower fixing structures 151 and 161, the upper fixing structure 151 A lower fixing structure 161 is formed vertically downward.

  These fixing structures 151 and 161 are formed so as to protrude rearward from the back surface base 141 of the back portion 112. Specifically, each fixing structure 151, 161 has a combination of pedestals 152, 162 protruding rearward from the back base 141 and fixing hooks 153, 163 protruding rearward from the pedestals 152, 162. . Each of the pedestals 152 and 162 has a surface facing rearward, that is, a surface facing the back plate portion 13 of the housing 11, and the fixing hooks 153 and 163 are formed by standing rearward from the surface. Yes.

  The positions of the tips of the fixing hooks 153 and 163 in the front-rear direction are substantially the same. In this case, the back base 141 has a curved surface extending along the peripheral surfaces of the reels 122L to 122R, while the back half 141 extends in the vertical direction. In this configuration, the upper fixing structure 151 is provided in the upper half of the back base 141, and the lower fixing structure 161 is provided in the lower half of the back base 141. It is located behind the root portion of the lower fixing structure 161. On the other hand, for the pedestal 162 of the lower fixing structure 161, the upper fixing structure 151, the lower fixing structure 161, and the rear fixing structure 161 are set larger than the pedestal 152 of the upper fixing structure 151. Thus, while the protruding amounts of the fixing hooks 153 and 163 are the same or substantially the same, the positions of the tips of the fixing hooks 153 and 163 in the front-rear direction are substantially the same.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the fixing hooks 153 and 163 include base portions 154 and 164 extending backward from the pedestals 152 and 162, and hook portions 155 and 165 protruding downward from the tips of the base portions 154 and 164, respectively. Are integrally formed. Reinforcing ribs 156 and 166 continuing from corresponding pedestals 152 and 162 are integrally formed on the upper surfaces of the base portions 154 and 164.

  As shown in FIG. 9, hook receiving holes 171 and 181 are formed through the back plate portion 13 of the housing 11 so as to correspond to the fixing hooks 153 and 163 on a one-to-one basis. Has been. As shown in FIG. 12, the hook receiving holes 171 and 181 extend rearward from the lower edge surface to the middle in the front-rear direction so that the rear side has a larger size in the vertical direction than the front side. The receiving surfaces 172 and 182 facing the surface are formed. Accordingly, the hook receiving holes 171 and 181 include front and rear hole regions 173 and 183 that extend in the front and rear direction, and a downward extending region that extends downward from the front and rear hole regions 173 and 183 on the rear side of the front and rear hole regions 173 and 183. 174, 184. Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 9, the laterally extending regions 174 and 184 are set to have smaller lateral dimensions than the front and rear hole regions 173 and 183.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the longitudinal dimension of the front and rear hole regions 173 and 183 is set to be larger than the maximum length in the longitudinal direction of the corresponding fixing hooks 153 and 163. The vertical dimension is set larger than the vertical dimension of the hook portions 155 and 165 in the corresponding fixing hooks 153 and 163. Further, the length dimension from the front surface of the back plate portion 13 to the receiving surfaces 172 and 182 of the hook receiving holes 171 and 181 is slightly longer than the dimension in the front-rear direction of the base portions 154 and 164 in the corresponding fixing hooks 153 and 163. It is about.

  The fixing hooks 153 and 163 are inserted into the hook receiving holes 171 and 181 so that the hook portions 155 and 165 enter the downward extending regions 174 and 184. The downward movement of the fixing hooks 153 and 163 is such that the bases 154 and 164 of the fixing hooks 153 and 163 come into contact with the lower edge surface in front of the receiving surfaces 172 and 182 in the front and rear hole regions 173 and 183 from above. The forward movement of the fixing hooks 153 and 163 is received when the hook portions 155 and 165 of the fixing hooks 153 and 163 abut on the receiving surfaces 172 and 182 from the rear.

  In this configuration, as shown in FIGS. 11B and 12, the base portions of the fixing hooks 153 and 163 corresponding to the pedestals 152 and 162 are formed through the deformation through the fixing hooks 153 and 163. Holes 157 and 167 are juxtaposed. Thus, the fixing hooks 153 and 163 can be bent in the vertical direction by utilizing the elastic deformation of the bases 152 and 162.

  When the reel unit 101 is mounted on the back plate portion 13 of the housing 11, the reel unit 101 is aligned so that the fixing hooks 153 and 163 enter the corresponding hook receiving holes 171 and 181. Thereafter, the rear surface of the reel unit 101 is brought into contact with the back plate portion 13 of the housing 11, and the hook portions 155 and 165 of the fixing hooks 153 and 163 are extended downwardly in the hook receiving holes 171 and 181. The reel unit 101 is moved downward so as to enter the inside.

  In this case, the hook portion 165 of the lower fixing hook 163 is integrally formed with a curved protrusion 165a convex forward at the front edge thereof, and the reel unit 101 is disposed at the mounting position. , The positional relationship is set so that the protrusion 165a contacts the receiving surface 182. On the other hand, the positional relationship of the upper fixing hook 153 is set so that the hook portion 155 is located behind the receiving surface 172 in a state where the reel unit 101 is disposed at the mounting position.

  Therefore, when the reel unit 101 is moved downward as described above, the reel unit 101 is slightly tilted so that the upper portion of the reel unit 101 is the front side, and the hook of the lower fixing hook 163 is maintained in this state. The protrusion 165a formed on the portion 165 is brought into contact with the receiving surface 182 from the rear. Thereafter, the reel unit 101 is erected from the inclined state so that the upper portion of the reel unit 101 is displaced rearward. As a result, the base portion of the lower fixing hook 163 is elastically deformed and bent, and the restoring force acts on the receiving surface 182 through the protrusion 165a. On the other hand, with respect to the upper fixing hook 153, since the hook portion 155 is located behind the receiving surface 172, the upper fixing hook 153 is not bent as described above.

  However, a guide rib 155a that is separated from the receiving surface 172 toward the lower side is integrally formed at a location facing the receiving surface 172 from the rear in the hook portion 155 of the upper fixing hook 153. As a result, the distance between the hook portion 155 and the receiving surface 172 of the upper fixing hook 153 is shorter than the design due to the dimensional variation during manufacturing, and the hook portion 155 receives the hook portion 155 during the mounting operation. Even in the case of coming into contact with the surface 172 from the rear, the guide rib 155a favorably promotes elastic deformation of the base portion of the upper fixing hook 153, which makes it impossible to perform the mounting operation. It becomes possible to stop.

  When the downward movement of the reel unit 101 is completed as described above, the surfaces facing the rear side of the pedestals 152 and 162 come into contact with the back plate portion 13 from the front. In this case, the upper pedestal 152 extends upward from the ceiling 115 of the mounting base body 102, and the extended portion 152a has a plate shape. Further, the upper fixing hook 153 is positioned below the ceiling portion 115, and the extending portion 152 a is positioned vertically above the upper fixing hook 153. The rear surface of the upper pedestal 152 is flush with the extended portion 152a, and the extended portion 152a is in surface contact with the back plate portion 13 from the front.

  A through hole 152b penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the extended portion 152a, and a screw hole 175 is formed at a position corresponding to the through hole 152b in the back plate portion 13 of the housing 11. Then, the extension portion 152 a is fixed to the back plate portion 13 with screws 176 using the through holes 152 b and the screw holes 175. This screwing point is a position vertically above the upper fixing hook 153. Further, this screwing is performed from the inner space side of the housing 11.

  Each extending portion 152a is formed in a plate shape extending upward from the ceiling portion 115 as described above. However, as illustrated in FIG. 10, each extending portion 152a is formed from the upper surface of the ceiling portion 115. A plurality of pedestal side reinforcing ribs 152c are formed continuously. In this case, the pedestal side reinforcing rib 152c is formed to extend in the front-rear direction at both left and right ends of each extending portion 152a, and on the upper surface of the ceiling portion 115, the pedestal side reinforcing rib 152c is located on the pedestal side in front of each extending portion 152a. There is a region sandwiched between the reinforcing ribs 152c. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the upper surface of the ceiling 115 is inclined downward toward the rear. And the screwing location of each extension location 152a exists in the space pinched | interposed by the left and right base side reinforcement ribs 152c. Thereby, when screwing the extension part 152a to the back plate part 13 and releasing the screwing, even if the screw 176 falls downward from the screwing part, the screw 176 is attached to the ceiling. It can be received on the upper surface of the portion 115. Further, it is possible to prevent the screw 176 from dropping from the lateral direction by abutting against the pedestal side reinforcing rib 152c, and further, the upper surface of the ceiling portion 115 is inclined downward toward the extending portion 152a. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the screw 176 placed on the upper surface of the ceiling portion 115 from rolling forward.

  As described above, the reel unit 101 is fixed in a state of being supported by being suspended from the back plate portion 13. In this case, the base portion 154 of the upper fixing hook 153 is received from below by the lower edge portion of the hook receiving hole 171, and the base portion 164 of the lower fixing hook 163 is viewed from below by the lower edge portion of the hook receiving hole 181. The weight load of the reel unit 101 is received from below at the place where it is received and at the screwing place above the upper fixing hook 153. Further, the reel unit 101 is prevented from moving forward by a screwing position above the upper fixing hook 153 and a contact position between the hook portion 165 of the lower fixing hook 163 and the receiving surface 182.

  The reel unit 101 is supported only by the back plate portion 13 of the housing 11, and there is no place in the housing 11 that supports the bottom of the reel unit 101 from below. As a result, it is possible to effectively use the space in the housing 11 as compared with the configuration in which the reel unit 101 is supported from below on the partition plate provided in the housing 11.

  In addition, a configuration in which support rails extending in the front-rear direction are provided on the left side plate portion 14 and the right side plate portion 15 of the housing 11 so that the reel unit 101 is supported from the side by the support rails can be considered. In the side of the unit 101, the inside of the housing 11 is partitioned vertically. On the other hand, by fixing the reel unit 101 to the back plate portion 13 as described above, it is possible to create a space continuous in the vertical direction on the side of the reel unit 101. As a result, for example, wiring for electrically connecting various devices provided in the operation area 24 to the main control device 41, and the hopper device 32 and the power supply device 31 provided below the reel unit 101 are connected to the main control device 41. It is possible to secure a wide space for passing the wiring for electrical connection.

  Further, since the mounting base body 102 is formed using a resin material, the weight of the reel unit 101 is reduced as compared with the configuration formed using a metal plate. Therefore, even if the reel unit 101 is supported only by the back plate portion 13 of the housing 11, the support of the reel unit 101 can be stabilized.

  Further, since the hooks 153 and 163 for fixing the reel unit 101 are hooked on the hook receiving holes 171 and 181 formed in the back plate portion 13, the reel is attached to the back plate portion 13 using the thickness of the back plate portion 13. The unit 101 can be supported. Therefore, it is possible to stabilize the support while simplifying the configuration.

  Further, in a state where the reel unit 101 is fixed to the back plate portion 13 using the screws 176, the protrusion 165a of the lower fixing hook 163 is pressed against the receiving surface 182 of the lower hook receiving hole 181. It becomes. As a result, a force that causes the reel unit 101 to approach the back plate portion 13 is generated by the action between the fixing hook 163 and the hook receiving hole 181. Therefore, it is possible to firmly restrict the movement of the reel unit 101 in the direction away from the back plate portion 13 while simplifying the configuration.

  Here, as already described, the hook receiving holes 171 and 181 are formed through the back plate 13 and the opening area thereof is larger than the fixing hooks 153 and 163. There is a concern that the fraudulent jig may be inserted into the internal space of the housing 11 through the hook receiving holes 171 and 181. In particular, since the main control device 41 is mounted above the reel unit 101, there is a concern about the occurrence of the illegal act.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, the surfaces of the pedestals 152 and 162 that exist around the fixing hooks 153 and 163 and face the rear are wider than the opening surfaces of the corresponding hook receiving holes 171 and 181. The gap between the hook receiving holes 171 and 181 and the fixing hooks 153 and 163 is closed from the inside of the housing 11 by the bases 152 and 162. Further, the peripheral portion of the inner opening of the hook receiving holes 171 and 181 in the back plate portion 13 of the housing 11 where there are no fixing hooks 153 and 163, that is, the inner opening of the hook receiving holes 171 and 181. A surface facing the rear in the pedestals 152 and 162 abuts from the front at the peripheral edge except for the lower edge. This makes it difficult to insert a fraudulent jig into the housing 11 through the hook receiving holes 171 and 181.

  In particular, regarding the upper hook receiving hole 171, an improper jig is inserted above the hook receiving hole 171 in relation to the presence of the main control device 41 above the reel unit 101. Is assumed. On the other hand, as described above, since the screwing location is present vertically above the hook receiving hole 171, insertion of the fraudulent jig toward the upper side can be firmly prevented.

  On the other hand, for the lower hook receiving hole 181, since the operation area 24 and the hopper device 32 are provided below the reel unit 101, a fraudulent jig is inserted below the hook receiving hole 181. Is assumed. On the other hand, as described above, the lower fixing hook 163 is engaged with the lower edge portion of the lower hook receiving hole 181, and the hook portion 165 of the lower fixing hook 163 is the receiving surface 182. Since the urging force is applied to, the insertion of the fraudulent jig toward the lower side can be firmly prevented.

  When the reel unit 101 is removed, the reel unit 101 may be moved in the reverse procedure of the mounting procedure after the fixing with the screw 176 is released.

  Next, the silencing structure provided in the reel unit 101 will be described.

  When the mounting base body 102 is formed using a resin material as described above, the weight load of the reel unit 101 can be reduced compared to the case where the mounting base body 102 is formed using a metal plate, but on the other hand, the reels 122L to 122R can be rotated. Accordingly, there is a concern that resonance occurs in the wall portion of the mounting base body 102 and abnormal noise is generated.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11B, a plurality of circular open holes 142 penetrating the back surface base 141 are formed in the back surface base 141 in the back portion 112 of the mounting base body 102. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the rear base 141 and the back base 141 are separated from the back base 141 when the rear base 141 is separated from the back plate portion 13 of the housing 11 in a state where the reel unit 101 is disposed at the mounting position. A predetermined internal space 143 is formed between the plate portion 13. A resonance space is formed by the combination of the open hole 142 and the internal space 143.

  The resonance space is formed so as to mute the sound of the specific frequency associated with the resonance, which is obtained by performing an experiment in advance on the reel unit 101. Briefly explaining the silencing principle, when sound enters the internal space 143 through the open hole 142, the air in the internal space 143 acts as a spring, and the air in the open hole 142 vibrates violently, thus causing friction at the specific frequency. A large silencing effect occurs due to loss. The specific frequency of the resonance space is calculated based on the Helmholtz equation.

Ｆ：特定周波数（Ｈｚ）、Ｃ：音速、Ｓ：複数の開放孔１４２による共鳴空間の開口部分の断面積、Ｖ：内部空間１４３の容積、Ｌ：開放孔１４２の厚み寸法
上記のように共鳴空間が形成されていることにより、装着ベース体１０２の壁部において共振が生じることにより発生する異音を消音することが可能となる。

F: specific frequency (Hz), C: sound velocity, S: cross-sectional area of the opening portion of the resonance space by the plurality of open holes 142, V: volume of the internal space 143, L: thickness dimension of the open holes 142, resonance as described above By forming the space, it is possible to mute the abnormal noise generated by the resonance in the wall portion of the mounting base body 102.

<About the display unit 192>
Next, the display unit 192 provided on the front door 21 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 18 in addition to FIG.

  FIG. 13 is a rear view of the front door 21, FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the front door 21 as viewed from the front with the display unit 192 removed, and FIG. 15 shows the display unit 192 removed. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the front door 21 as viewed from the rear, FIG. 16 is a front view of the display unit 192, FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the display unit 192 as viewed from the front, and FIG. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from back.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the front door 21 includes a front base unit 191 that constitutes a front portion of the slot machine 10, a display unit 192 on which devices for executing various effects are mounted, and a housing 11. The door side support member 22 used in order to form the rotation axis | shaft of the front door 21 with respect to this, and the locking device 23 used in order to lock the front door 21 with respect to the housing | casing 11 are provided.

  The front base unit 191 is formed by combining a plurality of members into a unit, and includes a window panel unit 201, an operation area 24, a decorative panel unit 26, and a medal tray 25. The positions and functions of the window panel unit 201, the operation area 24, the decorative panel unit 26, and the medal tray 25 are as described above. Here, the window panel unit 201 will be described in detail.

  The window panel unit 201 is formed in a substantially square shape in the upper half of the front base unit 191. The upper edge portion of the window panel portion 201 is along the notification light emitting cover portion 203 constituting the front portion of the notification light emitting portion 202 provided at the upper end of the front door 21, The edge part is along the light emission cover part 205 for effect which comprises the front part of the light emission part 204 for effect provided in the left end of the front door 21, and the right end. The lower edge portion of the window panel portion 201 is along the upper end of the operation area 24.

  As described above, the window panel portion 201 is formed with a partition portion 206 extending in the horizontal direction from the left effect light emission cover portion 205 to the right effect light emission cover portion 205 in the vicinity of the center in the vertical direction. As shown in FIG. 1, the upper and lower panel portions 207 and 208 are vertically partitioned by the partition portion 206. Of these upper panel portion 207 and lower panel portion 208, lower panel portion 208 has a larger area than upper panel portion 207, but both panel portions 207, 208 may have the same area. The part 207 may have a larger area than the lower panel part 208. Further, the upper panel portion 207 is formed so as to stand in the vertical direction, but the lower panel portion 208 is formed so as to be inclined so that the front surface thereof becomes the rear side toward the upper end side. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the display unit 192 is mounted on the front base unit 191 so as to overlap the back surface of the window panel unit 201.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the display unit 192 includes a frame-shaped base 211 formed in a colored and opaque manner by a resin material such as ABS resin, and various light-emitting substrates 212 and 213 are provided on the frame-shaped base 211. The light emitting substrate unit 214 and the display device unit 215 are mounted.

  The frame-shaped base 211 is formed in a frame shape with an outer edge having a quadrangular shape, the horizontal dimension is set slightly smaller than the horizontal dimension of the front base unit 191, and the vertical dimension is the front surface. The distance from the upper end of the base unit 191 to the upper end of the operation area 24 is set slightly smaller. The outer edge of the display unit 192 when viewed from the front is defined by the outer edge of the frame-shaped base 211. When the display unit 192 is mounted on the front base unit 191, the frame-shaped base 211 has an upper edge and left and right edges of the front base unit 191. It does not protrude outward from the side edge and the lower edge.

  The frame-like base 211 is divided into upper and lower frame portions 222 and 223 by the inner opening being vertically divided by a partition wall portion 221 formed extending in the horizontal direction near the center in the vertical direction. And. Openings 224 and 225 penetrating in the front-rear direction are formed in the upper frame portion 222 and the lower frame portion 223, respectively. Both the upper opening 224 and the lower opening 225 are formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape, and the upper opening 224 has a larger opening area than the lower opening 225. The partition wall portion 221 forms a lower wall portion of the upper frame portion 222 and an upper wall portion of the lower frame portion 223.

  The upper frame portion 222 overlaps the upper panel portion 207 of the window panel portion 201 from the back side, and the lower frame portion 223 overlaps the lower panel portion 208 of the window panel portion 201 from the back side. However, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 16, the upper peripheral edge portion located above the upper opening 224 in the upper frame portion 222 overlaps with the notification light emitting cover portion 203 in the front base unit 191 from the rear. In addition, the left peripheral edge located on the left side of the upper opening 224 in the upper frame portion 222 and the left peripheral edge portion located on the left side of the lower opening 225 in the lower frame portion 223 are the left effects of the front base unit 191. The light emitting cover portion 205 overlaps from the rear side, and is located on the right side of the upper frame portion 222 on the right side of the upper opening 224 and on the right side of the lower frame portion 223 on the right side of the lower opening 225. The peripheral edge overlaps the right-side effect light-emitting cover 205 in the front base unit 191 from the rear.

  A notification light-emitting substrate 212 that constitutes the notification light-emitting portion 202 together with the notification light-emitting cover portion 203 is provided in a region overlapping the notification light-emitting cover portion 203 from the rear on the front surface of the frame-shaped base 211. The notification light-emitting substrate 212 is fixed to the frame-shaped base 211 such that the mounting surface on which a plurality of notification light-emitting bodies 212a made of LEDs are mounted faces the notification light-emitting cover portion 203 side. The notification light emitting cover portion 203 is formed in a colored and transparent manner, and the light emitted from the notification light emitting body 212a is informed light emission while the notification light emitting substrate 212 cannot be viewed through the notification light emission cover portion 203. It is visible through the cover part 203.

  A plurality of effect light-emitting substrates 213 that together with the effect light-emitting cover part 205 and the effect light-emitting part 204 are provided in a region overlapping the left and right effect light-emitting cover parts 205 from the rear on the front surface of the frame-shaped base 211. ing. Each of the effect light-emitting substrates 213 is fixed to the frame-shaped base 211 such that a mounting surface on which a plurality of effect light-emitting bodies 213a made of LEDs are mounted faces the effect light-emitting cover portion 205 side. The effect light emitting cover portion 205 is formed to be colored and transparent, and the light emitted from the effect light emitting body 213a is emitted for the effect while making it impossible to see the effect light emitting substrate 213 through the effect light emitting cover portion 205. Visible through the cover portion 205.

  The inner side of the front surface of the frame-shaped base 211 with respect to the area where the light emitting substrates 212 and 213 are provided overlaps the window panel unit 201 from the rear side. In this case, the lower opening 225 overlaps the lower panel portion 208 from the back side. Further, the lower opening 225 is positioned in front of each of the reels 122L to 122R in a state where the front door 21 is closed to the housing 11. Therefore, the symbols attached to the surfaces of the reels 122L to 122R are visually recognized by the player from the front of the slot machine 10 through the lower panel portion 208 and the lower opening 225. That is, the display window portion 27 that allows the symbols attached to the reels 122L to 122R to be visually recognized is formed by the lower panel portion 208 being partitioned from the back side by the lower frame portion 223.

  The lower opening 225 has a smaller area than the lower panel portion 208, and the lower opening 225 is located near the center of the lower panel portion 208 as shown in FIG. Accordingly, not only the lower opening 225 but also the peripheral edge portion of the lower opening 225 in the lower frame portion 223 can be viewed from the front of the slot machine 10 through the lower panel portion 208. In this case, in the lower frame portion 223, the region between the lower opening 225 and the right and left effect light emitting substrates 213 and visible from the front of the slot machine 10 through the lower panel portion 208 is shown in FIG. In addition, a plurality of side openings 226 penetrating the frame-like base 211 are arranged in parallel in the vertical direction. In the lower frame portion 223 above the lower opening 225 and visible from the front of the slot machine 10 through the lower panel portion 208, a plurality of upper openings 227 penetrating the frame-shaped base 211 are laterally arranged. Are arranged below the lower opening 225 in the lower frame portion 223 and in a region visible from the front of the slot machine 10 through the lower panel portion 208, a plurality of lower openings penetrating the frame-shaped base 211. The parts 228 are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction.

  On the back side of the side opening 226, the upper opening 227, and the lower opening 228, there is a peripheral side light emitter 233a provided in the light emitting substrate unit 214. In detail, the light emitting substrate unit 214 includes a substrate mounting base 231 as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18. The substrate mounting base 231 is formed in a colored and opaque manner using a resin material such as ABS resin, and is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a mounting base opening 232 that is the same as or slightly larger in opening area than the lower opening 225. ing. The substrate mounting base 231 has a back surface of the frame-shaped base 211 such that the mounting base opening 232 coincides with the lower opening 225 or the peripheral edge of the mounting base opening 232 exists outside the peripheral edge of the lower opening 225. Screwed to the side. Therefore, in the configuration in which the reels 122L to 122R are visible from the front of the slot machine 10 through the lower panel portion 208 and the lower opening 225, it is possible to prevent the board mounting base 231 from entering the lower opening 225. . Note that the outer edge of the substrate mounting base 231 is located inside the outer edge of the lower frame portion 223 in the frame-shaped base 211.

  A plurality of peripheral side light emitting substrates 233 are provided on the peripheral portion of the mounting base opening 232 on the front surface of the substrate mounting base 231. Each peripheral light emitting substrate 233 is fixed to the substrate mounting base 231 so that the mounting surface on which a plurality of peripheral light emitters 233a made of LEDs are mounted faces the frame-shaped base 211 side. The peripheral side light emitter 233a of the peripheral side light emitting substrate 233 provided on the left and right sides of the mounting base opening 232 is exposed to the front side of the frame-shaped base 211 through each side opening 226, and the mounting base opening The peripheral-side light emitter 233 a of the peripheral-side light-emitting substrate 233 provided above the 232 is exposed to the front side of the frame-shaped base 211 through the respective upper openings 227, and is provided on the peripheral side provided below the mounting base opening 232. The peripheral side light emitter 233a of the light emitting substrate 233 is exposed to the front side of the frame-shaped base 211 through each lower opening 228. Therefore, the light emitted from each of the peripheral side light emitters 233a is visible from the front of the slot machine 10 through the lower panel portion 208. Then, with the light, it is possible to produce light at positions adjacent to the reels 122L to 122R.

  Here, each side opening 226, each upper opening 227 and each lower opening 228 is closed from the front side, and a light-transmitting sheet with a pattern capable of notifying a player of predetermined information is framed. You may make it provide in the front surface of the shape base 211. FIG. In this case, for example, a plurality of patterns corresponding to different lottery roles such as a pattern corresponding to the big bonus combination and a pattern corresponding to the regular bonus combination are given as predetermined information, and the peripheral side light emitter corresponding to these patterns By making it possible to individually control the light emission timing of 233a, it is possible to notify the winning combination using the light emission control of the peripheral side light emitter 233a. In addition, at least one of the upper opening 227 and the lower opening 228 is provided to correspond to each reel 122L to 122R on a one-to-one basis, and is positioned in the vertical direction with respect to the target reels 122L to 122R. By making it possible to individually control the light emission timing for each of the peripheral side light emitters 233a corresponding to the reels 122L to 122R, the stop order of each of the reels 122L to 122R can be controlled by using the light emission control of the peripheral side light emitters 233a. It is possible to notify.

  In the frame-shaped base 211, a notification opening 235 is formed below the lower opening 228 so as to penetrate the frame-shaped base 211. As shown in FIG. 18, a notification display substrate 236 is provided in a region where the notification opening 235 is formed on the back surface of the frame-shaped base 211. As shown in FIG. 16, a plurality of segment displays 237 are mounted on the notification display board 236, and the display surface of these segment displays 237 is on the front side of the frame-shaped base 211 through the notification opening 235. Is exposed. The display surfaces of these segment indicators 237 face the lower panel unit 208 from the back side. In the segment display 237, the number of medals paid out when a winning is established, the number of credited virtual medals, and the like are displayed.

  As described above, the lower opening 225 overlaps the lower panel portion 208 from the back side, while the upper opening 224 overlaps the upper panel portion 207 from the back side. As shown in FIG. 16, the upper opening 224 has an area that is the same as or slightly larger than that of the upper panel portion 207, and the peripheral edge of the upper opening 224 extends around the entire periphery of the upper panel portion 207. It overlaps with the part or is located outside the peripheral part of the upper panel part 207. The display device unit 215 is visible from the front of the slot machine 10 through the upper panel 207 and the upper opening 224.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the display device unit 215 includes a display device base 241 that forms a front surface portion of the display device unit 215, a display device 242 that is fixed to the back side of the display device base 241, And a display control unit 243 fixed to the back side of the display device 242.

  The display device base 241 is formed in a colored and opaque manner using a resin material such as ABS resin, and has a rectangular frame shape having a display area 251 that is smaller in opening area than the upper opening 224 and is entirely included in the upper opening 224. Is formed. The opening area of the display opening 251 is set to be the same as or slightly larger than the display surface 242 a of the display device 242, and the entire display surface 242 a is included in the range of the display opening 251. Since the entire or substantially entire display opening 251 is opposed to the upper panel portion 207, the entire display surface 242a is visible from the front of the slot machine 10. Note that the outer edge of the display device base 241 is located inside the outer edge of the upper frame portion 222 in the frame-shaped base 211.

  A liquid crystal display device is provided as the display device 242. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT may be used. The display device 242 has a predetermined thickness dimension, and the display device 242 is screwed to the display device base 241 so that the front peripheral edge of the display device 242 overlaps the back surface of the display device base 241. Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the display device 242 protrudes rearward from the back surface of the display device base 241. The display device 242 is display-controlled by a display control unit 243 mounted on the back surface of the display device 242.

  The display control unit 243 includes a display control device 245 and a box base 246 on which the display control device 245 is mounted. The display control device 245 is electrically connected to the main control device 41 via wiring, and stores a CPU that executes processing according to a command transmitted from the main control device 41, the processing program, and fixed value data. ROM, RAM for temporarily storing data when the processing program is executed, VDP for outputting a drawing signal to the display device 242 based on an internal command output from the CPU and displaying a predetermined image on the display surface 242a And a display control board (not shown). The display control board is accommodated in the board box 247. The substrate box 247 is formed transparent (specifically, colorless and transparent) so that the display control substrate can be visually confirmed from the outside. The display control device 245 has a substantially rectangular surface and a back surface corresponding to the shape of the display control board having a substantially rectangular shape, and is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the box pedestal 246 is integrally formed with a pedestal base 248 on which a mounting surface of the display control device 245 is formed and a leg portion 249 extending forward from the pedestal base 248. . The leg portion 249 is in contact with the back surface of the display device base 241 across the display device 242, and is screwed at the contacted portion, so that the box base 246 on which the display control device 245 is mounted is displayed on the display device. It is fixed to the base 241.

  The mounting surface of the pedestal base 248 faces away from the display device 242 side. The display control device 245 is mounted and fixed on the pedestal base 248 so that the back surface is superimposed on the mounting surface. Since the display control device 245 is mounted in this way, the surface of the display control device 245 is opposite to the display device 242 side with respect to the pedestal base 248, that is, in the state where the front door 21 is closed, after the slot machine 10. Facing the side. Further, the display control device 245 has a rectangular shape on the front and back surfaces, but the direction in which the long side of the rectangular shape extends is the horizontal direction. Since the display control device 245 is provided as described above, the display control device 245 protrudes rearward from the back surface of the display device 242.

  The display device base 241 on which the display device 242 and the display control device 245 are mounted is formed to have a predetermined thickness dimension. And the movable object unit 252 is provided using the space before and behind.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 18, the movable object unit 252 includes a movable object 253 that moves during a predetermined performance, a guide rail 254 that guides the movement of the movable object 253, and the movable object 253 as a guide rail 254. A movable object motor 255 that provides power for movement along the movable body 255 and a link mechanism 256 that transmits the driving force of the movable object motor 255 to the movable object 253 to move the movable object 253 are provided. A pair of left and right cover portions 257 is provided on the front side of the display device base 241 so as to sandwich the display opening 251 in the horizontal direction, and the guide rail 254 extends in the horizontal direction between the cover portions 257. Is provided. A movable object 253 is provided on the guide rail 254 so that its lower end portion is covered from above, and the lower end portion of the movable object 253 is connected to a link mechanism 256.

  When the movable object motor 255 is in a driving state, the movable object 253 moves laterally along the guide rail 254 and is hidden behind the cover portion 257 so as not to overlap the front of the display surface 242a; The display surface 242a is displaced between the presentation position that overlaps in front of the display surface 242a. In the case of the predetermined effect, the movable object 253 is displaced from the retracted position to the effect position in conjunction with the display effect on the display surface 242a. The predetermined effect is executed in order to allow the player to recognize that the degree of expectation of winning the big bonus or regular bonus combination is high.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the display device base 241 on which the movable object unit 252 is mounted is screwed to the frame-shaped base 211 so that the front surface thereof overlaps the back surface of the frame-shaped base 211. Therefore, the display device base 241 is in a state of protruding backward from the back surface of the frame-shaped base 211. Further, as already described, the display device 242 protrudes rearward from the back surface of the display device base 241, and the display control device 245 protrudes rearward from the rear surface of the display device 242. The display device unit 215 protrudes greatly rearward from the back surface of the frame-shaped base 211. Therefore, when the front door 21 is closed with respect to the housing 11, the display device unit 215 enters the inside of the housing 11 from the front opening of the housing 11.

  As already described, the display unit 192 is superimposed on the back surface of the front base unit 191 and is fixed to the front base unit 191. For this fixing, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, a screw 258 is used as a fixing tool that can be released without breaking the member. In this case, the upper edge and the lower edge of the display unit 192 are fixed to the front base unit 191 only by the screws 258.

  On the other hand, with respect to the left edge portion of the display unit 192, the door-side support member 22 is sandwiched between the back surface of the front base unit 191 and the door-side support member 22 across the entire length. It is fixed to the front base unit 191 through being fixed to the unit 191 using the screw 258. The right edge portion of the display unit 192 is sandwiched between the front base unit 191 and the front base unit 191 in the state where the display unit 192 is sandwiched between the back surface of the front base unit 191 and the locking device 23 over the entire length. It is fixed to the front base unit 191 through being fixed using screws 258.

  In the frame-shaped base 211, the place where the front base unit 191 and the door side support member 22 in the display unit 192 and the front base unit 191 and the locking device 23 in the display unit 192 are held back and forth. This is the area where the production light-emitting substrate 213 is provided. In this way, by fixing the display unit 192 to the front base unit 191 using the door-side support member 22 and the locking device 23, the display unit 192 is firmly attached to the front base unit 191 while suppressing an increase in the number of members. It can be fixed.

  As described above, in the configuration in which the display unit 192 is detachably provided with respect to the front base unit 191, the lower panel portion 208 formed in the front base unit 191 and the lower opening 225 formed in the frame-shaped base 211. Since the display window 27 is formed by the above, even if the size of the display window 27 is changed when changing the model, it is only necessary to change the display unit 192, and the front base unit 191 can be used as it is. It becomes possible. Thereby, reusability can be improved.

  In addition, the light emitting substrates 212, 213, 233 and the display device 242 are mounted on the frame-shaped base 211, but the reel unit 101 is not mounted. Therefore, the weight of the display unit 192 can be reduced, and the workability of the replacement work of the display unit 192 can be improved.

  Further, the lower panel portion 208 is formed wider than the lower opening 225. Accordingly, it is possible to cope with an increase in the size of the display window 27 when changing the model, and it is possible to improve the versatility of the front base unit 191. Further, the peripheral side light emitting substrate 233 mounted on the frame-like base 211 faces the lower panel portion 208 from the rear. Thereby, in the configuration that can cope with the increase in the size of the display window 27 when changing the model, the player can visually recognize the light from the peripheral light emitting substrate 233 by using the configuration for enhancing the versatility. It becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to effectively utilize a configuration for enhancing versatility.

  Further, the upper panel portion 209 is formed wider than the display surface 242a of the display device 242. Accordingly, it is possible to cope with an increase in the size of the display surface 242a when changing the model, and it is possible to improve the versatility of the front base unit 191. The movable object unit 252 mounted on the frame-shaped base 211 faces the upper panel portion 207 from the rear. Thereby, in the configuration that can cope with the increase in the size of the display surface 242a when changing the model, it is possible to make the player visually recognize the effect in the movable object unit 252 using the configuration for enhancing the versatility. It becomes. Therefore, it is possible to effectively utilize a configuration for enhancing versatility.

  Further, the display unit 192 has a left edge portion which is sandwiched forward and backward by the front base unit 191 and the door-side support member 22 over the entire vertical direction, and a right edge portion which extends over the entire vertical direction. The front base unit 191 and the locking device 23 sandwich the front and rear. Accordingly, the display unit 192 can be supported in a stable state with respect to the front base unit 191 by using the door-side support member 22 and the locking device 23.

<About the positional relationship between the main controller 41 and the display unit 215>
Next, the positional relationship between the main controller 41 and the display unit 215 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20 in addition to FIG.

  FIG. 19 is a longitudinal sectional view of the slot machine 10 showing the upper side of the slot machine 10 in an enlarged manner, and FIG. 20 is a front view of the main controller 41. In FIG. 19, the movable object unit 252 is omitted for convenience of explanation.

  As already described, the main control device 41 is provided on the back plate portion 13 of the housing 11 above the reel unit 101. The main controller 41 is erected so that the back surface is along the back plate portion 13 in a state where the main controller 41 is disposed at the initial position, and the main controller 41 is entirely rearward of the center in the front-rear direction of the reels 122L to 122R. Is located. In the state of being arranged at the initial position, the surface of the main control device 41 faces forward, and the element mounting surface of the main control board 42 is visible through the surface.

  On the other hand, as already described, the display device unit 215 largely protrudes rearward from the rear surface of the frame-shaped base 211 provided on the front door 21, and displays in a state where the front door 21 is closed with respect to the housing 11. The device unit 215 enters the rear side of the front opening of the housing 11. Further, the display control device 245 exists on the back surface of the display device unit 215 as described above, and the surface of the display control device 245 faces rearward.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the display device unit 215 enters the space above the reel unit 101 in the housing 11, and the surface of the display control device 245 faces the surface of the main control device 41 from the front. As described above, the display device unit 215 has the display device 242 mounted on the back surface of the display device base 241 and the display control unit 243 mounted on the back surface of the display device 242. Since the movable object unit 252 is accommodated in 241, it has a predetermined thickness dimension. Therefore, the display device unit 215 is greatly inserted into the upper space of the reel unit 101 so that the surface of the display control device 245 is behind the center in the front-rear direction of each reel 122L to 122R. The surface is opposed to the surface of the main controller 41 at a position close to the surface. The distance X between the most projecting portion on the surface of the main control device 41 and the most projecting portion on the surface of the display control device 245 is the thickness dimension of the main control device 41 and the display control device 245. It is set smaller than the thickness dimension.

  A range facing the surface of the display control device 245 on the surface of the main control device 41 (hereinafter also referred to as a facing region 261) is a range surrounded by a two-dot chain line in FIG. Specifically, a portion of the surface portion of the main control device 41 that faces the CPU 43, ROM 44, and RAM 45 of the main control board 42 is included in the facing region 261. In addition, the main control device 41 is used for electrical connection with a device outside the main control device 41, and the connector portions 262a to 262c exposed on the surface of the main control device 41 are arranged in an opposing region. 261. The connector portions 262a to 262c include a connector portion 262a for electrical connection with the hopper device 32.

  As described above, the surface of the display control device 245 is opposed to the surface of the main control device 41 at a position close to the surface, and the opposed region 261 is opposed to the CPU 43, the ROM 44, and the RAM 45, and the connector portions 262a to By including 262c, it is difficult to insert a fraudulent jig without opening the front door 21 to improperly perform the CPU 43, ROM 44, RAM 45 and connector portions 262a to 262c. ing.

  Note that the CPU 43, the ROM 44, and the RAM 45 are not provided as separate chips, but in a configuration in which their functions are integrated into one chip, a configuration in which the facing area 261 is included in the facing area 261. And it is sufficient.

  On the other hand, the periphery of the main controller 41 is not included in the facing region 261. In the peripheral portion that is not included in the facing region 261, there is a structure that prevents the substrate box 46 of the main control device 41 from being illegally opened and a support unit 51 that supports the main control device 41.

  Specifically, a coupling structure 48 for preventing the opening operation of the board box 46 is provided at the lower edge portion of the board box 46, and the board box 46 is opened when the main controller 41 is mounted. There is a support pedestal 52 of the support unit 51 that will block the operation. In addition, support members 53 of the support unit 51 exist at the left and right edges of the substrate box 46.

  Due to the above configuration, the peripheral portion that is not included in the facing area 261 is a place where it is difficult to be fraudulent, and even if it does not face the surface of the display control device 245, it is difficult to cause a problem from the viewpoint of fraud prevention. . On the other hand, if the entire surface of the main control device 41 including the peripheral portion is to be opposed to the surface of the display control device 245, the main control device 41 needs to be downsized or the display control device 245 needs to be upsized. Occurs. However, if the main controller 41 is downsized, it is necessary to reduce the size of the mounted elements and the circuit pattern, which may increase the cost. If the display controller 245 is increased in size, There is a risk of increasing the weight of the display device unit 215 provided so as to protrude greatly. On the other hand, by setting the facing area 261 as described above, it is possible to appropriately suppress the illegal act against the main control device 41.

  As described above, the display device unit 215 enters so that the surface of the display control device 245 is located behind the center in the front-rear direction of each of the reels 122L to 122R. However, as shown in FIG. A relay board unit 104 is provided below the device 245. The relay board unit 104 is as described above, and is provided on the ceiling 115 of the mounting base body 102 of the reel unit 101 so that the surface on which the relay-side connector parts 263a and 263b are mounted faces upward. Wiring-side connector portions 265a and 265b provided at one ends of the wirings 264a and 264b are detachably connected to the relay-side connector portions 263a and 263b, respectively, and the members need to be destroyed during maintenance or the like. It is possible to perform the removal operation of the wirings 264a and 264b without any problem.

  At least one relay-side connector portion 263b among the plurality of relay-side connector portions 263a, 263b faces the lower surface of the display control device 245 vertically downward. On the other hand, the plurality of relay-side connector portions 263a and 263b are not opposed to the main control device 41 in the vertical direction, and all the relay-side connector portions 263a and 263b are present in front of the main control device 41. ing. With the above configuration, the display control device 245 is positioned above the relay-side connector portion 263b when the front door 21 is closed. Therefore, even if the fraudulent jig is inserted without opening the front door 21 to attempt fraud on the relay side connector portions 263a and 263b, it is difficult to do so.

  On the other hand, in the state where the front door 21 is opened, the display device unit 215 is integrated with the front door 21, so that the display control device 245 is located above the relay board unit 104 as shown in FIG. It will not exist. Further, as already described, all the relay-side connector portions 263a and 263b are located in front of the main control device 41. Accordingly, in the configuration in which the surface of the display control device 245 is opposed to the main control device 41 at a position close to the surface of the main control device 41 as described above to suppress illegal acts on the main control device 41, the wiring 264a for the relay-side connector portions 263a and 263b. , 264b can be prevented from deteriorating the workability of the attaching / detaching operation.

  As described above, since the main control device 41 is installed on the back plate portion 13 of the housing 11, the main control device 41 exists at a position far from the front opening of the housing 11. It is difficult to perform an act of trying to cheat the main control device 41 by inserting a cheating tool through the boundary between the front door 21 and the front door 21. In this case, when the front door 21 is closed, the display control device 245 faces the main control device 41 from the front, and the facing surface of the display control device 245 is the reel 122L in the space above the reels 122L to 122R. It exists behind the center in the front-rear direction of ˜122R. As a result, the display control device 245 is present at a position close to the main control device 41. Even if the fraudulent jig is inserted into the main control device 41, the fraudulent jig is used. It is difficult to perform illegal acts on the main control device 41. Moreover, since it is the structure which suppresses the said fraudulent act using the display control apparatus 245 provided in the front door 21, it becomes possible to heighten the fraud suppression effect, aiming at the simplification of a structure.

  By the way, as the above-mentioned fraudulent acts, a member attached with a tool for outputting unauthorized radio waves is inserted into the internal space of the housing 11, and the tip part is arranged in front of the CPU 43 or ROM 44. An act of causing a malfunction by outputting a strong radio wave is assumed.

<About the operation area 24>
Next, the configuration of the operation area 24 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  21 is an exploded perspective view of the front door 21 as viewed from the front with the operation unit 273 for generating the operation region 24 removed, and FIG. 22 shows the front door as viewed from the rear with the operation unit 273 removed. FIG. 23A is a rear view of the operation unit 273, FIG. 23B is a rear view of the operation unit 273 as viewed from below, and FIG. FIG. 25 is an exploded perspective view of the operation unit 273 as viewed from the front, FIG. 25 is an exploded perspective view of the operation unit 273 as viewed from the rear, and FIG. FIG. 26B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.

  As described above, the front door 21 includes the front base unit 191 that forms the front portion of the slot machine 10, the display unit 192 on which devices for performing various effects are mounted, and the rotation of the front door 21 with respect to the housing 11. A door-side support member 22 used for forming a dynamic shaft and a locking device 23 used for locking the front door 21 to the housing 11 are provided.

  As already described, the front base unit 191 is formed by combining a plurality of members into a unit. Specifically, the upper door body 271 on which the window panel portion 201 and the various light emitting cover portions 203 and 205 described above are formed, the decorative panel portion 26 and the medal tray 25 are mounted, and the lower half portion of the front base unit 191 is mounted. A lower door body 272 serving as a base and an operation unit 273 mounted on the lower door body 272 and forming the operation area 24 are provided.

  The upper door body 271 and the lower door body 272 are provided so as to be freely integrated and separated. Specifically, the lower end portion of the upper door body 271 is provided so as to overlap the upper end portion of the lower door body 272 from the back side, as shown in FIGS. There is a stop. The screwing location is formed by screwing from the back side of the front base unit 191. This screwing does not require destruction of the member for releasing the fixation, and in this respect, it can be said that the upper door body 271 and the lower door body 272 are provided so as to be integrated and separable.

  The door-side support member 22 and the locking device 23 are provided so as to straddle the boundary between the upper door body 271 and the lower door body 272. Specifically, each of the door-side support member 22 and the locking device 23 extends in the vertical direction from the upper end portion of the upper door body 271 to the lower end portion of the lower door body 272, both of which are the upper door body 271. And the back surface of the lower door body 272. Each of the door-side support member 22 and the locking device 23 is screwed to the upper door body 271 and the lower door body 272 from the back side. This screwing does not require destruction of the member when releasing the fixation. In this respect, the door-side support member 22 and the locking device 23 are detachably provided on the upper door body 271 and the lower door body 272, respectively. It can be said that.

  Incidentally, FIG. 21 and FIG. 22 show a state where the display unit 192 is mounted on the upper door body 271. As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the upper door body 271 can be separated from the lower door body 272 in a state where the display unit 192 is mounted on the upper door body 271.

  Next, the lower door body 272 and the operation unit 273 will be described in detail.

  The lower door body 272 includes a lower door base 281 formed in a colored and opaque manner by a resin material such as ABS resin. At the lower end of the lower door base 281, a dish forming body 282 formed in a colored and opaque manner by a resin material such as ABS resin is mounted, and the medal tray 25 is formed by the dish forming body 282 and the lower door base 281. Has been. Further, on the front surface of the lower door base 281, above the medal tray 25, there is provided a decoration sheet (not shown) with decorations such as characters and patterns corresponding to the model of the slot machine 10 on the surface and the decoration sheet. A transparent panel portion 283 is provided to cover from the front so as not to be exposed, and a decorative panel portion 26 is formed.

  A mounting area 284 for mounting the operation unit 273 is formed at the upper end of the lower door body 272, and the operation unit 273 is mounted on the mounting area 284 from the front.

  The operation unit 273 includes an operation unit base 291 as shown in FIGS. The operation unit base 291 is formed to be colored and opaque with a resin material such as ABS resin, and is formed to bulge forward. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 25, the operation unit base 291 is formed with an accommodation space 292 that is open at least rearward.

  The operation unit base 291 is provided with a start lever 302, stop buttons 322 to 324, an insertion member 361, a credit insertion button 312, an operation button 342, and a pair of left and right speaker units 351. .

  As described above, the start lever 302 is operated to start the rotation of the reels 122L to 122R, and is provided as a start lever device 301 as shown in FIG. The start lever device 301 has a lever main body 303 that supports the start lever 302 so as to be able to be displaced. The lever body 303 includes a detection sensor (not shown) and a connector 304 to which wiring for outputting a detection result of the detection sensor to the main controller 41 is connected. The lever main body 303 is formed with a hole for inserting the shaft 302a of the start lever 302 on the front surface, and the connector 304 is provided on the rear surface.

  In the operation unit base 291, a front hole portion 305 penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed on the left side of the front surface portion 291 a bulging forward. The lever main body 303 is accommodated in the accommodating space 292 of the operation unit base 291 from the rear so that the start lever 302 protrudes forward from the front surface portion 291a of the operation unit base 291 through the start hole 305 and is operated. The unit base 291 is screwed to the front surface portion 291a from behind. This screwing does not require destruction of the member for releasing the fixation, and in this respect, it can be said that the start lever device 301 is detachably attached to the operation unit base 291.

  As described above, the credit insertion button 312 is operated to insert a credited virtual medal, and is provided as the insertion button device 311 as shown in FIG. The insertion button device 311 includes an insertion main body 313 formed in a vertically long box shape, and a credit insertion button 312 is provided on the upper surface of the insertion main body 313. The input button device 311 includes a detection sensor (not shown) and a connector portion 314 to which a wiring (not shown) for outputting a detection result of the detection sensor to the main control device 41 is connected. The connector portion 314 is provided on the bottom surface of the input main body portion 313 as shown in FIG.

  On the left side of the upper surface portion 291b of the operation unit base 291, a closing button hole portion 315 penetrating in the vertical direction is formed. A flange portion 316 is formed on the upper surface of the input button device 311 so as to extend outward from the input main body portion 313 of the input button device 311, and a pair of left and right input hooks are provided on the side surface of the input main body portion 313. 317 is formed. The insertion button device 311 is inserted into the insertion button hole 315 from above, and downward displacement is restricted by the contact between the flange 316 and the peripheral edge of the insertion button hole 315. In this state, the closing hook 317 is in contact with the peripheral portion of the closing button hole 315 from the accommodation space 292 side of the operation unit base 291, and the closing button device 311 is fixed to the operation unit base 291. ing.

  Here, the relationship between the start lever device 301 and the closing button device 311 will be described.

  As described above, the start lever device 301 is configured so that the start lever 302 protrudes in front of the front surface portion 291a through the start hole 305 formed in the front surface portion 291a of the operation unit base 291. The housing space 292 is disposed from the side, and is screwed from the housing space 292 side. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the screwing location of the start lever device 301 is formed on a screwing plate 306 provided on the back side of the lever main body 303. Through holes 307 are formed at the four corners of the screwing plate 306, and screws 308 inserted through the through holes 307 from the back side are screwed to the operation unit base 291, so that the screws 308 are formed. And the operation unit base 291 sandwich the screwing plate 306, and the start lever device 301 is fixed.

  On the other hand, the insertion button device 311 is inserted from above into the insertion button hole 315 formed in the upper surface portion 291b of the operation unit base 291 as described above. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 23 (a) and 23 (b), the area of the input body portion 313 of the input button device 311 entering the accommodation space 292 of the operation unit base 291 is the area of the start lever device 301. A part of the input main body 313 is opposed to a part of the screwing plate 306 from the rear side. The range facing from the rear includes one screw 308 for fixing the start lever device 301 to the operation unit base 291, and the distance between the head of the screw 308 and the input main body 313 is as follows. The amount of movement of the screw 308 necessary for removal is set to be shorter.

  With this configuration, when the operation unit base 291 is mounted, it is necessary to mount the closing button device 311 after mounting the start lever device 301. On the other hand, when removing from the operation unit base 291, it is necessary to remove the start lever device 301 after removing the closing button device 311.

  Note that the order of attaching and detaching the start lever device 301 and the closing button device 311 is arbitrary in relation to other members.

  Each stop button 322 to 324 is operated to individually stop the rotating reels 122L to 122R as described above, and as shown in FIG. 322 to 324 are provided. The stop device 321 is formed in a box shape having a front portion 325 formed in a horizontally long shape, and three stop buttons 322 to 324 are arranged side by side at equal intervals on the front portion 325. The stop device 321 incorporates detection sensors (not shown) corresponding to the stop buttons 322 to 324 on a one-to-one basis, and wiring (not shown) for outputting the detection results of the detection sensors to the main control device 41. Is provided with a connector portion 326 to be connected. In addition, the said connector part 326 is provided in the lower surface of the stop apparatus 321 and the position from a rear end, as shown in FIG.23 (b).

  As shown in FIG. 24, a stop hole 327 penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the central portion of the front surface portion 291a of the operation unit base 291 in the left-right direction. On the other hand, a flange portion 328 extending outward from the stop main body portion 329 of the stop device 321 is formed on the front surface portion 325 of the stop device 321. The stop device 321 is inserted into the stop hole 327 from the front, and rearward displacement is restricted by the contact between the flange 328 and the peripheral edge of the stop hole 327. In this state, the stop device 321 is fixed to the operation unit base 291 by providing the stop device cover 331 so as to cover portions other than the stop buttons 322 to 324 from the front in the stop device 321.

  The stop device cover 331 is formed to be colored and opaque with a resin material such as ABS resin, and is continuous with the front cover portion 332 facing the front surface portion 325 of the stop device 321 from the front and the upper end portion of the front cover portion 332. An upper cover portion 333 that is in contact with the upper surface portion 291b of the operation unit base 291 from above is integrally formed. A pair of left and right bosses 334 are integrally formed on the back surface of the front cover portion 332 so as to protrude rearward. Since the screw is screwed to the boss 334 from the accommodation space 292 side of the operation unit base 291, the flange portion 328 of the stop device 321 is held back and forth by the stop device cover 331 and the operation unit base 291. In the state, the stop device cover 331 is fixed to the operation unit base 291. This screwing does not require destruction of the member for releasing the fixation. In this respect, it can be said that the stop device cover 331 and the stop device 321 are detachably provided to the operation unit base 291.

  As described above, the upper cover portion 333 is integrally formed with the stop device cover 331, and the upper cover portion 333 is in contact with the upper surface of the operation unit base 291, but the upper surface portion 291b of the operation unit base 291 has A recessed region 335 that is depressed downward is formed so that the upper surface of the upper cover portion 333 and the peripheral surface of the upper surface of the operation unit base 291 are flush with each other.

  As described above, the operation button 342 is operated in order to switch the contents of the effect on the display device 242 and is provided as the operation button device 341 as shown in FIG. The operation button device 341 includes an operation main body 343 formed in a vertically long box shape, and an operation button 342 is provided on the upper surface of the operation main body 343. The operation button device 341 includes a detection sensor (not shown) and a connector portion 344 to which a wiring (not shown) for outputting a detection result of the detection sensor to the main control device 41 is connected. The connector portion 344 is provided at the lower end portion of the operation main body portion 343 as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 24, an operation button hole 345 penetrating in the vertical direction is formed on the upper surface 291b of the operation unit base 291 on the rear side and the center side. A flange portion 346 extending outward from the operation main body portion 343 of the operation button device 341 is formed on the upper surface portion of the operation button device 341, and a pair of left and right operations are provided on the side surface of the operation main body portion 343. A hook 347 is formed. The operation button device 341 is inserted into the operation button hole 345 from above, and downward displacement is restricted by the contact between the flange 346 and the peripheral edge of the operation button hole 345. In this state, the operation hook 347 is in contact with the peripheral portion of the operation button hole 345 from the inner space side of the operation unit base 291, and the operation button device 341 is fixed to the operation unit base 291. ing.

  Further, the displacement of the operation button device 341 is also restricted by the operation button device cover 348 being provided. The operation button device cover 348 is formed in a colored and opaque manner using a resin material such as ABS resin, and is in contact with the upper surface portion 291b of the operation unit base 291 from above with the operation button 342 exposed. In this state, the flange portion 346 of the operation button device 341 is vertically sandwiched between the operation button device cover 348 and the upper surface portion 291b of the operation unit base 291, and the operation button device 341 is firmly fixed. Has been.

  The operation button device cover 348 is provided in a recessed area 335 formed in the upper surface portion 291 b of the operation unit base 291 so as to be recessed downward. The upper surface of the operation button device cover 348 and the upper surface of the operation unit base 291 are provided. The surrounding surface of the is the same. The operation button device cover 348 is continuous with the upper cover portion 333 of the stop device cover 331. At the boundary between the covers 331 and 348, the upper cover portion 333 of the stop device cover 331 is operated by the operation button device cover 348. It contacts from above. As described above, since the displacement in the removing direction of the operation button device cover 348 is restricted by the stop device cover 331, a dedicated fixing tool for fixing the operation button device cover 348 to the operation unit base 291 is not provided. It has become.

  In the configuration in which the stop device cover 331 is provided so as to ride on the operation button device cover 348, a stepped portion is formed at the mutual contact portion so as to reduce the thickness of the cover. Accordingly, there is no vertical step at the boundary between the stop device cover 331 and the operation button device cover 348, and the upper surfaces of the covers 331 and 348 are flush with each other.

  Since the stop device cover 331 is provided so as to ride on the operation button device cover 348 as described above, when the operation unit base 291 is mounted, the stop device 321 is mounted after the operation button device 341 is mounted. There is a need to. On the other hand, when removing from the operation unit base 291, it is necessary to remove the operation button device 341 after removing the stop device 321. The order of attaching and detaching the stop device 321 and the operation button device 341 is arbitrary in relation to other members.

  Incidentally, a preliminary hole portion 349 penetrating in the vertical direction is formed on the upper surface portion 291b of the operation unit base 291 at the side of the operation button hole portion 345. The preliminary hole portion 349 is formed to have the same size as the operation button hole portion 345, and the operation button device 341 can be inserted therein. Since the preliminary hole portion 349 is formed in this way, it is possible to change the installation position of the operation button device 341 simply by replacing the operation button device cover 348 with one corresponding to the preliminary hole portion 349. It becomes possible.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the speaker units 351 are provided in a pair of left and right. Since these speaker units 351 have the same configuration, one speaker unit 351 will be described in detail. The speaker unit 351 includes a speaker device 352 for outputting sound and a speaker cover 353. The speaker device 352 is a well-known sound output device that has a cone shape and outputs sound by vibrating a diaphragm. The diameter of the front surface of the speaker device 352 is larger than the height.

  The speaker cover 353 is formed in a colored and opaque manner by a resin material such as ABS resin, and includes a cover base 354 facing the front surface of the speaker device 352. The cover base 354 has a large number of sound passage holes 355 penetrating through the wall of the cover base 354, and the cover base 354 has a lattice shape. The speaker device 352 is disposed so that the front surface thereof faces the back surface of the cover base 354, and in this state, is screwed to the speaker cover 353 from the back surface side of the speaker device 352. This screwing does not require destruction of the member for releasing the fixation. In this respect, it can be said that the speaker device 352 is detachably attached to the speaker cover 353.

  The speaker unit 351 is provided at the lateral end of the operation unit base 291. Specifically, a speaker hole 356 that penetrates in the front-rear direction is formed at the lateral end of the front surface portion 291 a of the operation unit base 291. The speaker hole portion 356 has a larger opening area than the sound passage hole 355 formed in the speaker cover 353, and the number formed is smaller than that of the sound passage hole 355.

  The speaker unit 351 is housed in the housing space 292 of the operation unit base 291, and the cover base 354 of the speaker cover 353 is disposed so as to face the speaker hole 356 from the housing space 292 side. In this state, it is screwed to the operation unit base 291 from the inner space side. This screwing does not require destruction of the member for releasing the fixation. In this respect, it can be said that the speaker unit 351 is detachably attached to the operation unit base 291.

  Since the speaker unit 351 is provided, the front surface of the speaker device 352 faces the front of the slot machine 10. The sound output from the speaker device 352 propagates toward the front of the slot machine 10 through the sound passage hole 355 and the speaker hole 356 formed in the speaker cover 353. From the speaker device 352, various sound effects accompanying the progress of the game and sounds for notifying the player of the game state are output.

  The pair of speaker units 351 do not face the other members mounted on the operation unit base 291 in the attaching / detaching direction. Therefore, the mounting order of the pair of speaker units 351 to the operation unit base 291 and the order of removal from the operation unit base 291 are arbitrary.

  The insertion member 361 is for forming a medal insertion slot 362 for inserting medals, as already described. As shown in FIG. 24, the insertion member 361 is made of colored and opaque resin material such as ABS resin, and a medal insertion port 362 is formed by penetrating the insertion member 361 in the vertical direction.

  On the right side of the upper surface portion 291b of the operation unit base 291, a charging hole 363 penetrating in the vertical direction is formed. The inlet hole 363 exists outside the recessed region 335 in the upper surface 291b. An upper region 364 formed with a guide surface 364a for easily guiding the medal to the medal insertion port 362 in the insertion member 361 protrudes upward from the insertion port hole 363, and a portion for fixing the insertion member 361 The input member 361 is installed in the operation unit base 291 so that the lower region where the is formed enters the internal space of the operation unit base 291 from the input port hole 363.

  In the upper surface 291 b of the operation unit base 291, a peripheral recess 365 that is recessed downward is formed at the periphery of the inlet hole 363. On the other hand, the upper region 364 in which the guide surface 364 a is formed in the charging member 361 is formed larger than the charging hole 363, and the peripheral portion of the upper region 364 has a shape corresponding to the peripheral portion of the peripheral recess 365. It has become. In a state where the charging member 361 is inserted, the upper region 364 comes into contact with the peripheral concave portion 365 from above, and the peripheral portion of the upper region 364 is surrounded by the peripheral portion of the peripheral concave portion 365. As a result, even if an attempt is made to insert a fraudulent jig from the boundary between the charging member 361 and the charging port hole 363, the intrusion of the fraudulent jig is prevented by the peripheral recess 365.

  Here, a configuration for fixing the charging member 361 will be described in detail.

  The charging member 361 is screwed to a selector 371 provided on the back side of the lower door body 272 as shown in FIGS. 26 (a) and 26 (b).

  As already described, the selector 371 guides the medal inserted into the medal slot 362 to the hopper device 32 when it can be inserted, and guides it to the medal tray 25 when it cannot be inserted. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the selector 371 includes a selector base 372 formed by bending a metal plate, and the selector base 372 communicates with a medal slot 362. A medal passage is built in and a medal detection sensor for detecting a medal passing through the medal passage is built in. Also, transition is made between a state in which a medal inserted from the medal insertion port 362 is guided to the medal passage side and a state in which the medal is guided to a side different from the medal passage side and finally discharged to the medal tray 25. Possible sorting members are built in. A medal guide member 373 formed using a resin material such as ABS resin is attached to the selector base 372, and medals passing through the medal passage are discharged to the hopper device 32 through the medal guide member 373.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 and 26A, the selector 371 is screwed to the lower door base 281 from the back side. This screwing does not require destruction of the member when releasing the fixing, and in this respect, it can be said that the selector 371 is detachably attached to the lower door base 281. At the upper end of the selector base 372, as shown in FIG. 22, a fixed receiving portion 374 is formed by bending a metal plate and standing up.

  As shown in FIG. 23B, a fixing plate portion 366 is integrally formed with the input member 361 corresponding to the fixed receiving portion 374. The fixed plate portion 366 is for discharging the medal inserted into the medal insertion port 362 in the insertion member 361 to the selector 371, and is provided behind the discharge passage portion 367 extending downward. Is provided. The fixed plate portion 366 is formed so that one plate surface thereof faces the discharge passage portion 367, and further enters the discharge passage portion 367 so as to form a groove portion 368 with respect to the discharge passage portion 367. It is separated. The entry groove 368 is open at both ends in the lateral direction and is opened downward.

  The groove width of the entering groove portion 368 is formed such that the fixed receiving portion 374 can enter. In a state where the selector 371 and the operation unit 273 are mounted on the lower door base 281 and the loading member 361 is mounted on the operation unit base 291, as shown in FIG. 26B, the fixed receiving portion 374 is inserted into the entering groove portion 368. Enters from below. A screw hole 374a is formed in the fixed receiving portion 374, and a through hole 366a communicating with the screw hole 374a is formed in the fixed plate portion 366. A fixing plate is formed in the screw hole 374a and the through hole 366a. A screw 375 is inserted from the rear of the portion 366. As a result, the charging member 361 is screwed to the selector 371. This screwing does not require destruction of the member when releasing the fixing, and in this respect, it can be said that the selector 371 is detachably attached to the lower door base 281.

  In the configuration in which the fixed receiving portion 374 of the selector 371 is inserted into the insertion groove portion 368 of the input member 361, the front side of the fixed receiving portion 374 on the upper surface portion of the selector base 372 is vertically penetrated as shown in FIG. A discharge hole 376 is formed. The discharge hole portion 376 is formed to be slightly larger than the discharge passage portion 367 formed in the input member 361, and the discharge passage portion 367 enters the discharge hole portion 376 from above. As a result, even if the fixed plate portion 366 of the insertion member 361 is in contact with the fixed receiving portion 374 of the selector 371 from behind, the medal inserted into the medal insertion port 362 can be guided into the selector 371. It becomes.

  Since the charging member 361 is fixed to the selector 371 as described above, the charging member 361 needs to be mounted on the operation unit base 291 after the operation unit base 291 is mounted on the lower door body 272. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, the operation unit base 291 has a pair of left and right fitting grooves 291c, and the fitting grooves 291c have left and right fittings provided on the lower end of the upper door body 271. A pair of fitting protrusions 271a will enter from above. Therefore, when the operation unit base 291 is to be mounted on the lower door base 281 in a state where the upper door body 271 and the lower door body 272 are integrated, the operation unit base 291 is directed from above the mounting position toward the mounting position. If you try to move it, it will be impossible. The operation unit base 291 has a surface facing the lower door base 281 from the left side, a surface facing the right side, and a surface facing the upper side. It is impossible to move the operation unit base 291 toward the mounting position, and it is impossible to move the operation unit base 291 from below the mounting position toward the mounting position. Therefore, when the operation unit base 291 is mounted on the lower door base 281, it is necessary to move the operation unit base 291 from the front of the mounting position toward the mounting position. In this case, if the input member 361 is inserted into the operation unit base 291, the input member 361 contacts the lower door body 272 and is prevented from moving to the mounting position. Therefore, it is necessary to mount the input member 361 after the operation unit base 291 is disposed at the mounting position of the lower door base 281.

  The operation unit base 291 is fixed to the lower door base 281 through the insertion member 361 being fixed to the selector 371. In addition to the fixing, the operation unit base 291 is screwed from the back side of the lower door base 281. Is also fixed to the lower door base 281. This screwing does not require destruction of the member for releasing the fixation. In this respect, it can be said that the operation unit base 291 is detachably provided to the lower door base 281.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the operation unit base 291 is mounted on a mounting area 284 formed at the upper end of the lower door base 281 by the fixing method as described above. In this case, as shown in FIG. 26A, a part of the rear opening in the operation unit base 291 is closed by the mounting region 284. In addition, the screwed location of the stop device cover 331 and the screwed location of the speaker unit 351 are included in the closed range. Further, as already described, the operation button device 341 needs to be attached to the operation unit base 291 before the stop device 321. Therefore, when mounting the operation unit base 291, it is necessary to mount the stop device 321, the operation button device 341, and the speaker unit 351 before mounting the input member 361. In addition, since the start lever device 301 is fixed to the front portion 291a that bulges forward in the operation unit base 291, in view of facilitating the fixing work, before the mounting member 361 is mounted, The start lever device 301 is preferably mounted.

  A plurality of exposure openings 285 and 286 are formed in the mounting region 284 so as to penetrate the lower door body 272 back and forth, and the start lever device 301 and the input button device 311 are passed through the exposure openings 285 and 286. The stop device 321 is exposed on the back side of the front door 21. Thereby, it is possible to visually check the start lever device 301, the closing button device 311, and the stop device 321 in a state where the operation unit base 291 is mounted on the lower door body 272.

  In particular, the connector portions 304, 314, and 326 of the start lever device 301, the closing button device 311, and the stop device 321 are all visible from the back side of the front door 21 through the exposure openings 285 and 286. This facilitates the work when visually confirming the presence or absence of fraudulent acts on these devices 301, 311, and 321.

  Here, the operation for removing the operation unit 273 from the lower door base 281 will be briefly described.

  When removing the operation unit 273, first, it is necessary to release the screw fixing from the back side of the lower door base 281. As the fixing releasing operation, it is necessary to perform the releasing operation on the screw 287 fixing the lower door base 281 and the operation unit base 291. Further, the selector 371 and the input member 361 are fixed. It is necessary to perform a release operation on the screw 375.

  After that, it is necessary to pull the input member 361 upward from the operation unit base 291. The fixing plate portion 366 of the input member 361 exists behind the fixed receiving portion 374 of the selector 371. In this state, the operation unit base 291 is moved forward from the mounting position of the lower door base 281. This is because the fixed plate portion 366 contacts the fixed receiving portion 374 and the forward movement is prevented.

  Thereafter, the operation unit base 291 is moved forward from the mounting position of the lower door base 281 to complete the removal of the operation unit 273. In this removal operation, the separation operation of the upper door body 271 and the lower door body 272, the separation operation of the door-side support member 22, and the separation operation of the locking device 23 are not required.

  As described above, the start lever device 301, the closing button device 311, the stop device 321, the operation button device 341, and the closing member 361 are mounted on the operation unit base 291 and provided as the operation unit 273. By attaching and detaching the unit 273, it is possible to attach and detach these various operation devices collectively. Further, when it is desired to attach / detach a desired operation device among the plurality of operation devices, the attachment / detachment operation is performed with the operation unit 273 removed, so that the inside of the housing space 292 is inserted from the back side of the front door 21. Workability is improved as compared with the case of inserting and removing the hand.

  In this case, in order to remove the operation unit 273 from the lower door base 281, it is necessary to perform the removal operation of the input member 361, so that it is possible to take time and effort when removing the operation unit 273 illegally. This facilitates the discovery of the fraud. Furthermore, since it is the structure using the input member 361, it is possible to achieve the fraud suppression effect while simplifying the structure.

  The throwing member 361 is mounted on the upper surface portion 291b of the operation unit base 291 at a position closer to the rear of the upper surface portion 291b. Therefore, it becomes easier to produce an engagement relationship with the lower door base 281 side for restricting removal of the operation unit 273 than other operation devices.

  The input member 361 is inserted into the upper surface portion 291 b of the operation unit base 291 from above, and the inserted portion is fixed from the back side of the operation unit base 291 with screws 375. Then, the insertion member 361 can be removed by removing the screw 375. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to properly remove the input member 361 while making it difficult to remove the input member 361 illegally.

  The input member 361 is fixed to the selector 371 by the screw 375. In a configuration in which medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 362 formed in the insertion member 361 are led out to the selector 371, it is preferable that no positional deviation occurs between the insertion member 361 and the selector 371. As described above, since the input member 361 is fixed to the selector 371, it is possible to prevent the positional deviation therebetween. That is, it is possible to make it difficult to perform unauthorized removal of the operation unit 273 by using a configuration that prevents relative displacement between the input member 361 and the selector 371.

  In addition, as the operation device that needs to be removed first when the operation unit 273 is removed, the input member 361 is selected instead of the start lever device 301. Since the operation of the start lever device 301 triggers the lottery process, it is considered that the start lever device 301 can be a target for unauthorized removal or the like. In this case, as described above, since the removal target is the input member 361, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects as described above while making it difficult to remove the start lever device 301 illegally. Become.

  When the operation unit 273 is mounted on the lower door base 281, a part of the rear opening surface of the operation unit base 291 is blocked by the mounting area 284 of the lower door base 281. As a result, it is possible to make unauthorized access to the accommodation space 292 of the operation unit base 291 difficult.

  On the other hand, an opening 285 for exposure is formed in the mounting region 284 so that the start lever device 301 can be viewed from the back side of the front door 21. Thereby, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the start lever device 301 in a configuration in which unauthorized access to the accommodation space 292 of the operation unit base 291 is difficult to be performed.

  As described above, since the operation of the start lever device 301 triggers the lottery process, the start lever device 301 is easily subject to unauthorized removal or the like. In this case, in order to remove the start lever device 301 from the operation unit base 291, the closing button device 311 needs to be removed first. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to cheat the start lever device 301.

  The start lever device 301 and the closing button device 311 are different in the type of fixing method with respect to the operation unit base 291. Therefore, since it is necessary to perform different detachment work when removing the start lever device 301 and when removing the input button device 311, it is possible to troubleshoot the work when removing the start lever device 301 illegally. Facilitating the discovery of fraudulent activities.

  In particular, the closing button device 311 is configured to be prevented from moving in the removal direction by the engagement of the closing hook 317 and the operation unit base 291, and thus is difficult to remove compared to the configuration fixed by screwing. And it becomes possible to make it more difficult to carry out fraud to the start lever device 301 by adopting a configuration that requires such device removal first.

<About the positional relationship of the speaker unit 351 in the lower door body 272>
Next, the positional relationship of the speaker unit 351 in the lower door body 272 will be described with reference to FIG. 27 in addition to FIG. 23 and FIG.

  FIG. 27A is a front view of the front door 21 showing a part of the front door 21 below the window panel portion 201 in an enlarged manner, and FIG. 27B is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. FIG. 27C is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. 27A.

  As already described, the speaker unit 351 is provided as a pair of left and right in the operation area 24. Each speaker unit 351 is installed with the front surface of the speaker device 352 facing forward, and a sound passage hole 355 and a speaker hole portion 356 that allow the sound output from the speaker device 352 to propagate forward are speakers. It is formed at a position facing the front surface of the speaker device 352 in front of the device 352.

  Each speaker hole 356 is formed in the lower door base 281 as shown in FIG. 27A, and constitutes the front surface of the slot machine 10. Among these, the left speaker hole 356 is provided on the left side of the start lever 302. The left speaker hole 356 is provided adjacent to the start lever 302. Specifically, the start hole portion 305 for inserting the start lever 302 in the front surface portion 291 a of the operation unit base 291 is formed so that the peripheral wall portion thereof is in common with the peripheral wall portion of the speaker hole portion 356. Further, the peripheral wall portion of the speaker hole portion 356 is located inside the speaker hole portion 356 at the boundary with the start hole portion 305 so that the start hole portion 305 enters the region where the speaker hole portion 356 is formed. It is convex.

  However, as shown in FIG. 23A, the left speaker unit 351 is provided so that the start lever device 301 does not exist on the path in the removal direction (the right speaker in FIG. 23A). Unit 351). Therefore, in the configuration in which the start hole 305 is formed so as to enter the speaker hole 356 as described above, the left speaker unit 351 is removed from the operation unit base 291 without removing the start lever device 301. Is possible.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 27A, the right speaker hole 356 is provided to the right of the right stop button 324 and obliquely below the medal slot 362. In this case, the right speaker hole 356 is formed on the front surface portion 291 a of the operation unit base 291 so as to be separated from the stop hole portion 327 for inserting the stop device 321, and the upper surface of the operation unit base 291. In the part 291b, it is formed away from the insertion port hole 363 through which the insertion member 361 is inserted.

  In the operation unit base 291, there are no other members behind each speaker unit 351, but when the operation unit 273 is mounted on the lower door base 281, the lower door is located behind each speaker unit 351. A mounting area 284 of the base 281 exists. Specifically, the left speaker unit 351 faces the mounting area 284 of the lower door base 281 from the front, as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 2, the entirety is not exposed on the back surface of the front door 21.

  Similarly to the left speaker unit 351, the right speaker unit 351 is opposed to the mounting area 284 of the lower door base 281 from the front, and as shown in FIG. It is not exposed on the back of the.

  As described above, the left speaker unit 351 is provided on the side of the start lever 302 adjacent to the start lever 302, and in the mounting area 284 of the lower door base 281, behind the start lever device 301. An opening 285 for exposure is formed. In this configuration, as shown in FIG. 26A, the opening 285 for exposure exposes the left lever unit 351 (FIG. 26A) while exposing the start lever device 301 on the back surface of the front door 21. Is formed so as not to expose substantially the entire right side).

  In the configuration in which the speaker unit 351 is provided in the operation area 24, it is assumed that the fraudulent jig is inserted from the front of the slot machine 10 through the speaker hole 356 and the sound passage hole 355. On the other hand, since the mounting area 284 of the lower door base 281 exists so as to face the speaker unit 351 from the rear as described above, the fraudulent jig enters the inside. It can be made difficult.

  The left speaker unit 351 is provided above the settlement button 381 as shown in FIG. In the configuration in which the speaker unit 351 is provided in the operation area 24, there is a concern that a liquid such as a drink may be poured into the accommodation space 357 of the speaker unit 351 through the speaker hole 356 and the sound passage hole 355. The On the other hand, a partition wall 383 is formed between the storage space 357 in which the left speaker unit 351 is stored and the storage space 382 of the checkout button 381 as shown in FIG. The housing spaces 357 and 382 are separated vertically. Further, the partition wall 383 is inclined downward toward the rear, and the tip of the partition wall 383 is behind the rear side wall portion 384 in the wall portion that defines the accommodation space 382 of the settlement button 381. Thus, even if liquid is poured into the accommodation space 357 of the left speaker unit 351 and above the settlement button 381, while preventing the liquid from flowing into the settlement button 381 side, The speaker unit 351 can be discharged to the outside of the housing space 357.

  The left speaker unit 351 is provided above the decorative panel section 26 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 27 (c), the decorative panel portion 26 is provided with a decorative sheet 283 a in an accommodation space 391 whose front is closed by the transparent panel portion 283. In this case, between the housing space 357 in which the left speaker unit 351 is housed and the housing space 391 of the decorative panel portion 26, the lower side wall portion 392 of the former housing space 357 and the housing space 391 of the latter are provided. The upper side wall part 393 is present, and both the receiving spaces 357 and 391 are separated vertically.

  The lower side wall part 392 includes a first lower side wall part 392a formed on the operation unit base 291 and a second lower side wall part 392b formed on the lower door base 281. The first lower wall portion 392a and the second lower wall portion 392b are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction, and the rear end portion of the first lower wall portion 392a and the front end portion of the second lower wall portion 392b are front-rear direction. Abut.

  On the other hand, the upper side wall portion 393 extends rearward from the contact portion between the first lower wall portion 392a and the second lower wall portion 392b with the front side as the base end side, and the distal end portion corresponds to the contact portion. Exists behind. Further, the upper surface of the upper side wall portion 393 is inclined downward toward the front.

  The configurations of the lower wall portion 392 and the upper wall portion 393 are the same for the accommodation space of the right speaker unit 351.

  Due to the above configuration, even if liquid is poured into the space 357 of the speaker unit 351 and above the decorative panel portion 26, the liquid will be in contact with the first lower wall portion 392a and the second lower wall portion. It flows on the upper side wall part 393 from the boundary with 392b and stays on the upper surface of the upper side wall part 393 or flows to the front surface part of the slot machine 10 along the inclination of the upper surface. Thus, the liquid is prevented from entering the accommodation space 391 of the decorative panel portion 26, and the decorative sheet 283a can be prevented from being contaminated when the liquid is injected.

  As described above, the speaker unit 351 is provided for the operation area 24, so that the left hand operating the start lever 302, the right hand inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 362, or the stop button 322. Sound pressure can be applied to the right hand operating 324.

  Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 22, a pair of left and right lower speaker devices 395 are also provided at the lower end portion of the front door 21. These lower speaker devices 395 are larger than the speaker device 352 provided in the operation area 24, and can output a lower sound. The lower speaker device 395 is installed forward so that its front surface is superimposed on the rear surface of the medal tray 25, and can output sound toward the front.

  Here, a processing configuration that enables the application of the sound pressure as described above will be described. Prior to the description of the processing configuration that enables the application of the sound pressure, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

  As described above, the CPU 43, the ROM 44, and the RAM 45 are mounted on the main control board 42 of the main control device 41. Various control programs executed by the CPU 43 and fixed value data are stored in the ROM 44, and various data are temporarily stored in the RAM 45 when the control programs stored in the ROM 44 are executed. Work area is secured. The main control board 42 is provided with an input / output port 42a electrically connected to the CPU 43 via an internal bus. Although not shown in the drawings, the main control board 42 also has various other types necessary for the slot machine 10 such as a clock circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit (not shown) that output a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency to the CPU 43. Various counters such as a processing circuit and a credit counter for counting the number of credits are incorporated.

  The RAM 45 is configured to be able to hold data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 31 even after the power of the slot machine 10 is cut off. The RAM 45 temporarily stores various data and the like. In addition to the memory and area, a backup area is provided.

  On the input side of the main controller 41, a start detection sensor 302b that detects the operation of the start lever 302, stop detection sensors 322a to 324a that individually detect the operations of the stop buttons 322 to 324, and a selector 371 are provided. An insertion medal detection sensor 371a for detecting a medal inserted from the insertion slot 362, a credit insertion detection sensor 312a for detecting an operation of the credit insertion button 312, a payment detection sensor 381a for detecting an operation of the payment button 381, and a payout from the hopper device 32. A payout detection sensor 32c for detecting a medal to be detected, a reset detection sensor 31d for detecting an operation of a reset button 31c provided on the power supply device 31, and a setting for detecting that a setting key is inserted into a setting key insertion hole of the power supply device 31 Each key detection sensor 31e etc. Sensor is connected, and the signal from these various sensors are outputted to the CPU43 through the input and output ports 42a.

  Further, a power failure monitoring circuit 31b provided in the power supply device 31 is connected to the input side of the main control device 41 via an input / output port 42a. The power supply device 31 includes a power supply unit 31a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 41, a power failure monitoring circuit 31b, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 31b is for monitoring the power-off state and generating a power failure signal not only at the time of a power failure but also at the time of power-off by a power switch. Therefore, the power failure monitoring circuit 31b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of 24 VDC in this example output from the power supply unit 31a, and determines that the power supply is shut off when the drive voltage drops below, for example, 10 volts. Power outage signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to the CPU 43, and the CPU 43 recognizes this power failure signal and executes a power failure process.

  On the output side of the main control device 41, drive motors 123L to 123R for reels for rotating the reels 122L to 122R, a hopper device 32, a display control device 245, and the like are connected via an input / output port 42a. .

  The display control device 245 is a control device for driving the notification light emitting substrate 212, the effect light emitting substrate 213, the peripheral side light emitting substrate 233, the speaker devices 352 and 395, and the display device 242, and a CPU for driving them. , A ROM, a RAM and the like are integrated. Then, after receiving the signal from the main control device 41, the display control device 245 independently sets the notification light emitting substrate 212, the effect light emitting substrate 213, the peripheral side light emitting substrate 233, the speaker devices 352 and 395, and the display device 242. Control.

  In the slot machine 10 having the above-described electrical configuration, the processing that enables the application of sound pressure is executed by normal processing in the CPU 43. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing normal processing.

  In the normal process, first, in step S11, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 362 or whether or not a virtual medal has been bet based on the operation of the credit insertion button 312. In this determination, it may be determined whether the total number of medals inserted and the total number of virtual medals bet is three or more, which is the maximum bet number. You may make it determine whether it became.

  If a negative determination is made in step S11, the process of step S11 is executed again. If an affirmative determination is made in step S11, the sound pressure processing at the time of input is executed in step S12.

  The sound pressure processing will be described in detail. In the slot machine 10, a big bonus state and a regular bonus state, which are expected to acquire a large amount of medals and are more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, are set as the gaming state.

  In the big bonus state, a big bonus is won in a lottery process (step S14), which will be described later, in the CPU 43 of the main control device 41, and the big bonus is placed on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 after the reels 122L to 122R stop rotating. Transition is made when a combination of symbols corresponding to the state is established. In the regular bonus state, a regular bonus is won in the lottery process, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the regular bonus state is established on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 after the reels 122L to 122R stop rotating. Migrate by In this case, symbols forming these symbol combinations are attached to at least one of the reels 122L to 122R so as not to stop on the effective lines L1 to L5 depending on the operation timing of the corresponding stop buttons 322 to 324. Therefore, so-called oversight may occur. A small role such as a “watermelon” role or a “cherry” role does not establish the corresponding symbol combination or symbol on the active lines L1 to L5 in the game times won in the lottery process. Will be erased at the end of. On the other hand, even if the big bonus combination and the regular bonus combination are not established on the effective lines L1 to L5 in the game times won in the lottery process, the fact of the winning is not erased. , Will be carried over to the next game round. That is, information on the winning combination in the lottery process is stored in the RAM 45 of the main control device 41, but information indicating that the big bonus combination is won and information indicating that the regular bonus combination is won, Unless the RAM 45 is cleared, the corresponding symbol combination is stored and held until it stops on one of the valid lines L1 to L5.

  In the sound pressure processing at the time of insertion in step S12, it is first determined whether or not either one of the information indicating that the big bonus combination is won or the information indicating that the regular bonus combination is won is stored in the RAM 45. . When it is determined that any of the information is stored and held, a command is transmitted to the display control device 245 so that sound is output from at least the right speaker device 352 with a predetermined probability. The display control device 245 outputs a drive signal to the speaker device 352 by receiving the command. Incidentally, when the start lever 302 is operated following the betting operation, the output of the sound is started before the rotation of the reels 122L to 122R is started.

  As the predetermined probability, sound output at the time of insertion is performed with a common probability (for example, 1/3) regardless of whether the player has won the big bonus combination or the regular bonus combination. It may be. Also, the winning probability may be different between the situation where the big bonus role is won and the situation where the regular bonus role is won. For example, the former winning probability is higher than the latter winning probability. It is good and it is good also as a low structure.

  In addition, when outputting the sound, the sound may be output simultaneously from both the left speaker device 352 and the right speaker device 352. However, in order to provide unexpectedness, it is preferable that sound is output from any one of the speaker devices 352. In this case, whether the opportunity (for example, the last accepted side when there are a plurality of medals and virtual medals) is the medal acceptance or the virtual medal bet that has been affirmed in step S11 In the former case, a sound may be output from the right speaker device 352, and in the latter case, a sound may be output from the left speaker device 352.

  When a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 362, sound is output from the right speaker device 352 through the sound pressure processing at the time of insertion, so that sound pressure is applied to the right hand in which the medal is inserted. It is possible to notify the player that either the big bonus combination or the regular bonus combination is won. In addition, when the credit insertion button 312 is operated, sound is applied to the left hand operating the credit insertion button 312 by outputting sound from the left speaker device 352 through the sound pressure processing at the time of insertion. It becomes possible to do.

  The output sound may be a voice or a predetermined sound effect. In this case, it is possible to give sound pressure to the player's hand as well as to recognize the sound by hearing, and to provide further surprise. Is possible.

  After performing the process of step S12, it is determined whether the start lever 302 was operated in step S13. If the start lever 302 has not been operated, the process returns to step S11. In this case, an affirmative determination is again made in step S11 and the process of step S12 is executed, and then the process proceeds to step S13. However, after a sound is output in step S12, an affirmative determination is made in step S13. In the case where the process of step S12 is executed again without performing the operation, it is preferable that no sound is output. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the output of sound through the sound pressure processing at the time of input being performed more than necessary.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S13, a lottery process is executed in step S14. In the lottery process, a random number table for determining success / failure is selected based on the current setting state of the slot machine 10 and the random number table thus selected is latched by the random number counter when the start lever 302 is operated. A lottery of a role is performed in light of a random number. If any winning combination is won, the winning combination information corresponding to the winning combination is set in the RAM 45. In addition, a reel table for reel stop control corresponding to the lottery result is determined and stored in the slip table storage area of the RAM 45. Here, the slip table is a predetermined symbol to be stopped when the symbol on the predetermined effective line at the timing when the stop buttons 322 to 324 are pressed differs from the symbol to be stopped on the effective line. It is a table that defines how much the reel slides so as to stop on the active line. As the lottery role, a small role corresponding to the medal payout such as a watermelon role, a bell role, and a cherry role, a replay role, a big bonus role, and a regular bonus role are set.

  After the lottery process is executed, the sound pressure process at the start operation is executed in step S15. In the sound pressure processing, first, it is determined whether or not either one of information indicating that the RAM 45 has won the big bonus combination and information indicating that the regular bonus combination has been won is stored and held. If it is determined that any information is stored and held, a command is transmitted to the display control device 245 so that sound is output from at least the left speaker device 352 with a predetermined probability. The display control device 245 outputs a drive signal to the speaker device 352 by receiving the command. Incidentally, the output of the sound is started before the rotation of the reels 122L to 122R is started.

  As the above-mentioned predetermined probability, sound output at the start operation is performed with a common probability (for example, 1/3) in any of the situation where the big bonus combination is won and the situation where the regular bonus combination is won. You may do it. Also, the winning probability may be different between the situation where the big bonus role is won and the situation where the regular bonus role is won. For example, the former winning probability is higher than the latter winning probability. It is good and it is good also as a low structure. Further, when outputting the sound, the sound may be output simultaneously from both the left speaker device 352 and the right speaker device 352. However, in order to add unexpectedness, only the left speaker device 352 is used. It is preferable to output sound.

  When the start lever 302 is operated, sound is output from the left speaker device 352 through sound pressure processing at the time of the start operation, so that sound pressure is applied to the left hand operating the start lever 302. It is possible to notify the player that either the big bonus combination or the regular bonus combination is won.

  The output sound may be a voice or a predetermined sound effect. In this case, it is possible to give sound pressure to the player's hand as well as to recognize the sound by hearing, and to provide further surprise. Is possible.

  After executing the process of step S15, the reel control process is executed in step S16. In the reel control process, if the affirmative determination is made in step S13 while the reels 122L to 122R are stopped, a process of starting the rotation of the reels 122L to 122R is executed. Incidentally, each of the reels 122L to 122R starts rotating at a predetermined acceleration, and the acceleration is continued until the rotation speed reaches a predetermined speed. Then, after the constant speed rotation is started, the operation of each of the stop buttons 322 to 324 is validated.

  Further, in a situation where there are reels 122L to 122R for which no stop command has been issued after the rotation of each of the reels 122L to 122R, a stop command is generated for the reels 122L to 122R for which the stop command has not been generated. If so, a process for stopping the reels 122L to 122R corresponding to the generation of the stop command is executed. In the process for stopping, referring to the sliding table stored in the RAM 45, it is assumed that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination does not exist in any of the effective lines L1 to L5 at the timing of the stop operation. In addition, control for drawing the symbols onto the effective lines L1 to L5 is performed within a predetermined number (for example, four symbols).

  Here, in the reel control process, a sound pressure process during a stop operation is executed. The sound pressure processing is performed every time a stop command is generated by operating the stop buttons 322 to 324 corresponding to the reels 122L to 122R for which no stop command has been generated, or the reels 122L to 122R to be stopped last. This is executed when a stop command is generated for the reels 122L to 122R in which the stop command is generated in a predetermined order.

  In the sound pressure processing, in the sound pressure processing, first, it is determined whether or not either one of the information indicating that the big bonus combination is won and the information indicating that the regular bonus combination is won is stored in the RAM 45. To do. When it is determined that any of the information is stored and held, a command is transmitted to the display control device 245 so that sound is output from at least the right speaker device 352 with a predetermined probability. The display control device 245 outputs a drive signal to the speaker device 352 by receiving the command.

  As the predetermined probability, sound output at the time of stop operation is performed with a common probability (for example, 1/3) regardless of whether the player has won the big bonus combination or the regular bonus combination. You may do it. Also, the winning probability may be different between the situation where the big bonus role is won and the situation where the regular bonus role is won. For example, the former winning probability is higher than the latter winning probability. It is good and it is good also as a low structure. Further, when outputting the sound, the sound may be output simultaneously from both the left speaker device 352 and the right speaker device 352. However, in order to add unexpectedness, only the right speaker device 352 is used. It is preferable to output sound.

  When the stop buttons 322 to 324 are operated, sound is output from the right speaker device 352 through the sound pressure processing at the time of the stop operation, so that sound pressure is applied to the right hand that is operating the stop buttons 322 to 324. Can be given, and it is possible to notify the player that either of the big bonus combination or the regular bonus combination is won.

  The output sound may be a voice or a predetermined sound effect. In this case, it is possible to give sound pressure to the player's hand as well as to recognize the sound by hearing, and to provide further surprise. Is possible.

  After executing the process of step S16, a medal payout process is executed in step S17. In the medal payout process, the total number of medals and virtual medals given is determined on the condition that a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination in which a medal payout occurs or a symbol is established on any of the effective lines L1 to L5. The number should correspond to the above combination.

  Thereafter, special game state processing is executed in step S18. In the special game state process, a special combination (big bonus combination or regular bonus combination) is won in the base game, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is established on any active line. A transition is made to the corresponding bonus game, and when the end condition is satisfied, the bonus game is ended and a process of returning to the normal game is executed. During the bonus game, the winning probability of the small role is higher than that during the normal game, and in particular, when winning the lottery, the bell role that wins the prize regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 322 to 324 is the most. Win with high probability. Also, the bonus game ends when the number of medals paid out during the bonus game reaches a predetermined number. The predetermined number is set more in the big bonus game than in the regular bonus game. For example, the former is 350 and the latter is 120. After executing the special game state process in the normal process, the process returns to step S11.

  As described above, the speaker unit 351 is provided between the display window portion 27 and the decorative panel portion 26, so that sound pressure is applied to the hand of a player who performs a predetermined operation on the operation area 24. It becomes possible to do. Therefore, the sound output from the speaker device 352 can be used not only as an effect due to auditory stimulation but also as an effect due to tactile stimulation, thereby enhancing the effect.

  Further, in the configuration in which the speaker hole 356 is formed in the front door 21, there is a concern that the fraudulent jig may be inserted into the slot machine 10 from the speaker hole 356. In particular, the position between the display window portion 27 and the decorative panel portion 26 is a natural position where a player's hand is present, so that a fraudulent jig is inserted through the speaker hole portion 356. But it's hard to find it. On the other hand, since the mounting area 284 of the lower door base 281 faces the speaker unit 351 from the rear, even if the fraud jig is inserted through the speaker hole 356, the fraud jig Further intrusion can be prevented by the mounting area 284. Therefore, it is possible to provide the speaker unit 351 around the operation area 24 while suppressing fraud.

<About the locking device 23>
Next, the locking device 23 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  30A is a side view of the locking device 23, FIG. 30B is a rear view of the locking device 23, and FIGS. 31A and 31B are perspective views as seen from the back side of the locking device 23. FIG. FIG. 32 is an exploded perspective view of the locking device 23. FIGS. 33A to 33C are perspective views of the locking device 23 for explaining the movement of the locking device 23.

  As shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b), the locking device 23 has a vertically long base frame 401 formed of a steel plate. The base frame 401 extends over the entire length in the vertical direction of the locking device 23. The base frame 401 has a plate shape and comes into contact with the back surface of the front base unit 191 (that is, the back surface of the upper door body 271 and the back surface of the lower door body 272) from the rear when the locking device 23 is fixed to the front base unit 191. Left and right rising from the base frame center plate 402 and the lateral end of the base frame center plate 402 in the direction facing the surface on the opposite side of the abutting surface of the base frame center plate 402 A pair of upright wall portions 403 and 404 are integrally formed.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (b), the base frame center plate portion 402 is formed with a plurality of through holes spaced apart in the vertical direction, and through these through holes, from the back side of the base frame center plate portion 402. The locking device 23 is screwed to the front base unit 191. Further, as described above, this screwing is performed in a detachable state.

  Since the locking device 23 is fixed to the opening / closing front end side of the front base unit 191 (see FIG. 3), one upright wall 403 is the other upright wall in the relationship between the upright walls 403 and 404. It is present on the opening / closing tip side with respect to 404. Hereinafter, the former standing wall portion 403 is referred to as a distal end side standing wall portion 403, and the latter standing wall portion 404 is referred to as a proximal end side standing wall portion 404.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the distal-end-side standing wall portion 403 extends continuously over the entire length in the longitudinal direction of the base frame central plate portion 402, whereas the proximal-end-side standing wall portion 404 is The base frame center plate portion 402 extends intermittently over the entire length in the vertical direction. The distal end side standing wall portion 403 and the proximal end side standing wall portion 404 face each other in the lateral direction. In this case, the proximal side upright wall portion 404 is set such that the rearward protruding amount at the lower end portion thereof is larger than that of the distal end side upright wall portion 403, and a sliding member formed of fluororesin or the like at the lower end portion. 405 is provided. When the front door 21 is opened / closed, the sliding member 405 slides on the bottom surface of the housing 11, thereby facilitating the opening / closing operation of the front door 21.

  In the vicinity of the center in the vertical direction of the base frame center plate portion 402, the distance between the distal-side standing wall portion 403 and the proximal-side standing wall portion 404 is set wider than other regions, A key cylinder 411 is provided as an unlocking operation device. The key cylinder 411 includes a cylinder fixing portion 412 for fixing the key cylinder 411 to the base frame center plate portion 402, and a cylindrical lock shaft portion 413 extending from the cylinder fixing portion 412 toward one side. ing. A key hole (not shown) into which an unlock key is inserted so as to perform a predetermined key operation from the outside is formed on the distal end surface of the lock shaft portion 413.

  As shown in FIG. 31A, the key cylinder 411 is fixed to the cylinder with the lock shaft portion 413 protruding from the base frame central plate portion 402 through the cylinder hole 414 formed in the base frame central plate portion 402. The portion 412 is fixed to the base frame center plate portion 402 by being screwed to the base frame center plate portion 402 from the back side. Then, when the locking device 23 is fixed to the front base unit 191, the lock shaft portion 413 passes through the front base unit 191, so that the key hole is exposed on the front surface of the slot machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 31A, a cam plate 415 that rotates in accordance with a key operation is provided on the base end surface of the lock shaft portion 413. The cam plate 415 includes a first engagement claw portion 416 that protrudes from the upper portion of the cam plate 415 toward the opening / closing center side, and a second engagement member that protrudes from the lower portion of the cam plate 415 toward the opening / closing center side. The claw portion 417 is integrally formed. The cam plate 415 is pivotable about a pivot shaft extending in the front-rear direction. The cam plate 415 pivots in one pivot direction in accordance with a key operation in one pivot direction, and the opposite pivot direction. The key rotates in the reverse rotation direction in accordance with the key operation.

  As shown in FIG. 32, two interlocking rods 421 and 441 are provided so as to be displaced in the vertical direction in conjunction with the rotation of the cam plate 415 in each rotation direction. One of the two interlocking rods 421 and 441 is a detection interlocking rod 421 that interlocks in the detection direction with key operation, and the other is an unlocking interlocking rod 441 that interlocks in the unlocking direction with key operation.

  The detection interlocking rod 421 is formed in a vertically long shape with a steel plate. The vertical dimension of the detection interlocking rod 421 is set shorter than the vertical dimension of the base frame 401, and the width dimension of the detection interlocking rod 421 is set shorter than the width dimension of the base frame 401. Has been.

  The detection interlocking rod 421 is provided so that one plate surface thereof overlaps the surface of the proximal-side standing wall 404 facing the distal-side standing wall 403, and is unlocked from the proximal-side standing wall 404. By being sandwiched between the interlocking rods 441, the base end side standing wall 404 is integrated. Then, the detection interlocking rod 421 is provided only in the extended region 431 extended to the outside in order to accommodate the cam plate 415 in the proximal-end-side standing wall portion 404 and its periphery. The configuration of the unlocking interlocking rod 441 will be described in detail later.

  The detection interlocking rod 421 corresponds to the shape of the extended region 431 and the region above it on the proximal-side standing wall 404 so that the region extending in the vertical direction is shifted in the horizontal direction at a midway position in the vertical direction. It is formed in a step shape. A guide plate portion 423 is integrally formed in the upper region 422 above the stepped portion of the detection interlocking rod 421 in the middle of the vertical direction and at the rear end of the detection interlocking rod 421 erected toward the proximal-side standing wall 404. Has been. Further, a vertically long guide hole 432 is formed in the proximal end side standing wall 404 corresponding to the guide plate 423.

  The guide hole 432 is set to have a vertical dimension larger than the vertical dimension of the guide plate part 423, the position where the guide plate part 423 comes into contact with the upper end of the guide hole 432 from below, and the guide hole 432. The detection interlocking rod 421 can be displaced in the vertical direction with respect to the proximal-side standing wall 404, with the position where the guide plate 423 contacts the lower end of the base plate as the displacement limit position.

  The length dimension of the guide plate portion 423 is set so as to extend outward from the guide hole 432. A guide detection sensor 433 is provided on the proximal-side standing wall 404 so that the extended region of the guide plate 423 is included in the detection range. As shown in FIG. 30B, in the situation where the detection interlocking rod 421 is disposed at the upper displacement limit position, the guide plate portion 423 is included in the detection range of the guide detection sensor 433, and the detection interlocking rod 421 is on the lower side. The guide plate portion 423 is not included in the detection range of the guide detection sensor 433 in a situation where the guide plate portion 423 is disposed at the displacement limit position.

  Between the detection interlocking rod 421 and the base frame 401, as shown in FIG. 32, a detection-side urging member 424 made of a helical spring is provided. The detection side urging member 424 is provided so as to urge the detection interlocking rod 421 upward. Accordingly, the detection interlocking rod 421 is disposed at an initial position where the guide plate portion 423 contacts the upper end portion of the guide hole 432 from below in a situation where an external force other than the urging force by the detection side urging member 424 is not applied. . In this case, the guide plate portion 423 exists in the detection range of the guide detection sensor 433.

  In the detection interlocking rod 421, in the lower region 425 below the step portion, a detection side engagement opening 426 into which the first engagement claw portion 416 of the cam plate 415 enters, and a second engagement claw portion of the cam plate 415. A detection side escape opening 427 into which 417 enters is formed so as to be lined up and down. When the cam plate 415 is rotated from the initial position to one side in accordance with the key operation and the first engagement claw portion 416 is displaced downward, the detection interlocking rod 421 disposed at the initial position is used for detection side engagement. When the lower end portion of the opening 426 is pushed downward by the first engagement claw portion 416, the opening 426 moves downward. This downward movement is prevented by the guide plate portion 423 coming into contact with the lower end portion of the guide hole 432 from above. In this case, the guide plate portion 423 is outside the detection range of the guide detection sensor 433.

  With the above configuration, the guide plate portion 423 is detected by the guide detection sensor 433 when the detection interlocking rod 421 is disposed at the initial position, and the guide plate portion when the detection interlocking rod 421 is disposed at the displacement limit position. 423 is not detected by the guide detection sensor 433. The guide detection sensor 433 is electrically connected to the main control device 41. When the main control device 41 receives a signal corresponding to the detection state of the guide plate portion 423 from the guide detection sensor 433 and receives a signal corresponding to the fact that the guide plate portion 423 is not detected, it occurs at that time. The error status that has been released and the error notification status are released. The error state and the error notification state occur, for example, when there are not enough stored medals in the hopper device 32 or when the selector 371 is jammed.

  On the other hand, the detection-side escape opening 427 is provided so that the detection interlocking rod 421 does not interfere with the second engagement claw 417 at all rotation positions of the cam plate 415. Therefore, even if the cam plate 415 is rotated from the initial position to the other in accordance with the key operation, the detection interlocking rod 421 is not displaced from the initial position.

  Next, the unlocking interlocking rod 441 and the configuration accompanying it will be described.

  The unlocking interlocking rod 441 is formed in a vertically long shape with a steel plate. The vertical dimension of the unlocking interlocking rod 441 is set shorter than the vertical dimension of the base frame 401, and the widthwise dimension of the unlocking interlocking rod 441 is smaller than the widthwise dimension of the base frame 401. It is set short.

  The unlocking interlocking rod 441 is fixed to the proximal side standing wall 404 of the base frame 401 in a state where a plurality of locking units 442 are integrated. The locking units 442 are provided to be vertically separated so as to form a pair of upper and lower sides. Hereinafter, the locking unit 442 will be described in detail. Since the upper locking unit 442 and the lower locking unit 442 have basically the same configuration, the upper locking unit 442 will be described in detail as an example.

  The locking unit 442 includes a hook metal 443 and a restriction metal 444. Both the metal fittings 443 and the restriction metal 444 are formed of a steel plate. The restriction metal 444 is on the unlocking interlocking rod 441 side, and the metal fitting 443 is on the opposite side to the unlocking interlocking rod 441 side with respect to the regulation metal fitting 444. Are arranged as follows. In this case, one plate surface of the restriction fitting 444 is in contact with one plate surface of the unlocking interlock rod 441, and the other plate surface of the restriction fitting 444 is in contact with one plate surface of the hook fitting 443.

  The saddle fitting 443 is formed by projecting backward from the saddle base portion 451, which generates a connection portion between the unlocking interlocking collar 441 and the proximal-side standing wall 404, and is opened downward. The flange portion 453 for generating the groove groove portion 452 is integrally formed. When the front door 21 is disposed at the closed position with respect to the housing 11, the metal fitting 443 is engaged with the lock receiving plate portion 19 (see FIG. 6) provided on the lock receiving member 18 of the housing 11. As a result, the front door 21 is locked. The configuration in the locked state will be described in detail later.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the restricting metal fitting 444 is formed by protruding from the restriction base portion 461 to the rear, and a restriction base portion 461 that generates a connection portion between the unlocking interlocking rod 441 and the proximal-end-side standing wall portion 404. And a connection forming portion 462 that generates a connection portion with the metal fitting 443, and a restriction portion 463 that is formed to protrude rearward from the restriction base portion 461 and to be positioned below the connection formation portion 462. And are integrally formed. In a state where the front door 21 is disposed at the closed position with respect to the housing 11, the restriction portion 463 enters the restriction opening 19 a (see FIG. 6) formed in the lock receiving plate portion 19 of the housing 11. Unauthorized unlocking operation on the locking device 23 is restricted. The configuration in the restricted state will be described in detail later.

  The restricting metal fitting 444 is supported by the collar metal fitting 443 so as to be rotatable. Specifically, a shaft hole 464 is formed in the connection forming portion 462 of the restricting metal fitting 444 so as to penetrate in the thickness direction, and the root portion of the collar portion 453 of the metal fitting 443 is penetrated in the thickness direction. Thus, a shaft hole 454 is formed. Then, the shaft member 445 is inserted into the shaft holes 454 and 464 that are communicated with each other, and the separation between the metal fitting 443 and the regulation fitting 444 is regulated by both end portions of the shaft member 445, thereby the regulation fitting 444. Is supported by the metal fitting 443, and the regulation metal fitting 444 is rotatable with respect to the metal fitting 443 around the shaft member 445.

  As already described, the locking unit 442 formed by integrating the restricting metal fitting 444 with the metal fitting 443 is supported by the proximal-side standing wall 404 together with the unlocking interlocking rod 441. Specifically, the heel side connection hole 455 is formed so as to penetrate the heel base portion 451 of the heel fitting 443 in the thickness direction, and the regulation base portion 461 of the regulation fitting 444 penetrates in the thickness direction. Thus, the regulation side connection hole 465 is formed. In addition, an interlocking side connecting hole 446 is formed at the upper end portion of the unlocking interlocking rod 441, and at the upper position that is a position corresponding to the interlocking side connecting hole 446 in the proximal end side standing wall 404. A base end side connection hole 434 is formed. In relation to the lower locking unit 442, the interlocking side connection hole 446 is formed at the lower end of the unlocking interlocking rod 441, and the base end side connection hole 434 is below the base end side standing wall 404. It is formed at a close position.

  The unlocking interlocking rod 441 and the locking unit 442 are arranged so that the proximal side upright wall is connected to the proximal side connection hole 434 such that the flange side connection hole 455, the restriction side connection hole 465, and the interlocking side connection hole 446 communicate with each other. In the part 404, it is overlaid on the surface on the side facing the front end side standing wall part 403. In this case, the unlocking interlocking rod 441 abuts on the proximal end side standing wall 404, and the locking unit 442 exists on the opposite side to the proximal end side standing wall 404 side with respect to the unlocking interlocking rod 441.

  A connecting shaft 447 is inserted into each of the connecting holes 434, 446, 455, 465 communicated. And since the separation of the unlocking interlocking rod 441 and the locking unit 442 with respect to the proximal side upright wall portion 404 is regulated by both ends of the connecting shaft 447, the unlocking interlocking rod 441 and the locking unit 442 are It is supported by the base end side standing wall 404.

  The base end side connection hole 434 is formed in a vertically long shape, and the length dimension in the vertical direction is the length dimension in the vertical direction of the shaft portion 447a inserted through the base end side connection hole 434 (that is, the shaft portion). 447a diameter). However, the dimension in the width direction of the base end side connection hole 434 is slightly larger than the dimension in the width direction of the shaft portion 447a (that is, the diameter of the shaft portion 447a).

  The interlocking side connection hole 446 is formed in a vertically long shape, and the length dimension in the vertical direction is the length dimension in the vertical direction of the shaft portion 447a inserted through the base end side connection hole 434 in the connection shaft 447 (that is, the shaft portion 447a). Is set to be larger than the diameter. However, the dimension in the width direction of the interlocking side connection hole 446 is slightly larger than the dimension in the width direction of the shaft portion 447a (that is, the diameter of the shaft portion 447a). Further, the length dimension of the interlocking side connection hole 446 in the vertical direction is set to be larger than the length dimension of the base end side connection hole 434 in the vertical direction.

  The heel side connection hole 455 is formed so as to be in contact with substantially the entire periphery of the shaft portion 447a. The restriction side connection hole 465 is also formed in front of the shaft hole 464 formed in the restriction fitting 444, and is formed in an arc shape with the shaft hole 464 as a center. In the restriction side connection hole 465, the length dimension in the direction along the arc is set larger than the length dimension in the direction along the arc in the shaft portion 447a of the connection shaft 447 (that is, the diameter of the shaft portion 447a). However, the dimension in the width direction of the restriction side connection hole 465 is slightly larger than the dimension in the width direction of the shaft portion 447a (that is, the diameter of the shaft portion 447a).

  In the configuration in which the connection holes 434, 446, 455, 465 are formed as described above, the connection shaft 447 includes the displacement of the unlocking interlocking rod 441 relative to the proximal-side standing wall 404 and the locking unit for the unlocking interlocking rod 441. The locking unit 442 and the unlocking interlocking rod 441 are connected to the proximal-end-side standing wall 404 so as not to prevent the displacement of 442 and the displacement of the restricting fitting 444 relative to the fitting 443. Therefore, the combination of the unlocking interlocking rod 441 and the locking unit 442 is supported so as to be displaceable in the vertical direction with respect to the proximal-side standing wall 404. A locking unit 442 is supported on the unlocking interlocking rod 441 so as to be displaceable in the vertical direction. In addition, the locking unit 442 is supported by the unlocking interlocking rod 441 and the proximal-end-side standing wall portion 404 in a state in which the rotation of the restriction fitting 444 with respect to the rod fitting 443 is permitted.

  In a state where the unlocking interlocking rod 441 and the locking unit 442 are supported on the proximal-side standing wall 404, the unlocking interlocking rod 441 is behind the proximal-side standing wall 404 as shown in FIG. In contrast, the flange portion 453 of the flange fitting 443 and the restriction portion 463 of the restriction fitting 444 extend rearward from the proximal side upright wall portion 404.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the base end side standing wall 404 is integrally formed with a defining wall portion 435 that defines the movement range of the flange fitting 443 and the restriction fitting 444 at a position where the flange portion 453 and the restriction fitting 463 exist. Has been. The defining wall portion 435 extends from the rear end portion of the proximal end side standing wall portion 404 toward the opening / closing distal end side, and is integrally formed with the proximal end side standing wall portion 404. A defining opening 436 is formed in the defining wall 435 so as to penetrate the defining wall 435 in the front-rear direction.

  The distance between the specified upper edge 436a and the specified lower edge 436b, that is, the vertical dimension among the peripheral edges that define the defined opening 436 is set to be larger than the dimension of the regulating section 463 in that direction. In addition, the horizontal dimension of the defined opening 436 is set slightly larger than the dimension of the regulating part 463 in the direction. A regulating portion 463 enters the prescribed opening 436 from the front.

  Further, the defining wall portion 435 has an extending wall portion 437 extending upward from the defining upper edge portion 436a so as to form a defining groove 437a opened upward with the defining upper edge portion 436a as a bottom portion. It is integrally formed. The groove width of the defining groove 437a is set to be slightly larger than the thickness dimension of the flange portion 453. A region that is the flange portion 453 and generates the bottom portion of the groove groove portion 452 can enter the regulation groove 437a from above.

  As shown in FIG. 32, an interlocking protrusion 448 is integrally formed in the unlocking interlocking rod 441 in front of the interlocking side connection hole 446 so as to protrude toward the distal end side standing wall 403. The position of the interlocking projection 448 corresponds to the region where the collar base portion 451 of the collar bracket 443 exists and the region where the regulation base portion 461 of the regulation bracket 444 exists, and the interlocking projection 448 is located at a predetermined part of the collar base portion 451. On the other hand, it exists below the predetermined part of the restriction base 461 and exists below.

  More specifically, the eaves base portion 451 is formed with a eaves-side entry hole 456 that is recessed rearward from the front end, and the restriction base portion 461 is positioned forward of the restriction side connection hole 465. A restricting side extending portion 466 is formed to extend forward. The lower end of the restriction side extending portion 466 is moved from a position below the upper edge of the heel side entry hole 456 to a position above the upper edge as the restriction metal 444 rotates with respect to the heel metal 443. It is provided so that it can be displaced. As shown in FIG. 31A, the interlocking protrusion 448 is formed so that the tip thereof is closer to the tip-side standing wall 403 side than the heel base portion 451, and is lower than the restriction-side extension portion 466. And opposed to the upper edge of the heel-side entry hole 456 from below.

  The region in which the interlocking projection 448, the heel side entry hole 456, and the restriction side extension portion 466 are provided is included in a region facing the distal end side standing wall portion 403, and this included state is the unlocking state. The interlocking bar 441, the bar metal 443, and the regulation metal 444 are maintained over the entire movement range described later. That is, the interlocking protrusion 448, the heel side entry hole 456, and the restriction side extension 466 are in a state of being accommodated in the groove of the base frame 401.

  A biasing receiving portion 467 is integrally formed above the restricting-side extending portion 466 in the restricting metal fitting 444 so as to protrude toward the distal-end-side standing wall portion 403 with respect to the flange base portion 451. As shown in FIG. 32, an unlocking side biasing member 468 made up of a helical spring is provided between the biasing receiving portion 467 and the base frame 401. The unlocking side urging member 468 is provided so as to urge the restricting metal fitting 444 downward. Further, the bias receiving portion 467 abuts the upper edge portion of the saddle base portion 451 from above in a situation where an external force other than the biasing force by the unlocking side biasing member 468 is not applied, and pushes the saddle fitting 443 downward. It is fast.

  As described above, in the configuration in which the hook metal 443 and the restriction metal 444 receive a downward biasing force from the unlocking biasing member 468, the downward movement of these members is prevented at a predetermined initial position. . Specifically, the hook metal 443 is prevented from moving downward by the hook part 453 coming into contact with the prescribed upper edge part 436a of the prescribed wall part 435 of the proximal end side standing wall part 404 from above. . Further, the connecting shaft 447 that moves up and down integrally with the metal fitting 443 has its shaft portion 447 a in contact with the lower end of the base end side connecting hole 434 from above.

  The restricting metal fitting 444 is prevented from moving downward because the bias receiving portion 467 is in contact with the collar base portion 451 of the collar metal fitting 443 arranged at the initial position from above. In this case, the upper end of the restriction side connection hole 465 is opposed to the shaft part 447a of the connection shaft 447 from above at a position slightly spaced upward.

  In a situation where the restricting metal fitting 444 is disposed at the initial position, the restricting portion 463 of the restricting metal fitting 444 is provided with a defining opening 436 in the defining wall portion 435 of the proximal-side standing wall 404 as shown in FIG. It enters the inside and further protrudes rearward most from the defined opening 436. In such a state, the tip of the restricting portion 463 is located behind the ridge groove portion 452 formed in the ridge portion 453 of the heel fitting 443, and protrudes toward the ridge portion 453 at the tip of the restricting portion 463. The restriction hook portion 463a formed in this manner and the hook hook portion 453a formed by projecting downward at the flange portion 453 are vertically opposed to each other with a predetermined interval. The restricting portion 463 is not in contact with either the specified upper edge portion 436a or the specified lower edge portion 436b of the specified wall portion 435.

  On the other hand, the unlocking interlocking rod 441 is disposed at the initial position by its own weight. In this case, as shown in FIG. 32, a stopper projecting portion 438 is formed on the surface of the proximal-side standing wall 404 facing the distal-side standing wall 403 so as to project toward the distal-side standing wall 403. In the situation where the external force is not applied to the unlocking interlocking rod 441, the lower end portion of the unlocking interlocking rod 441 is received from below by the stopper projection 438 and disposed at the initial position. In the state where the unlocking interlocking rod 441 is disposed at the initial position, neither the upper end nor the lower end of the interlocking side connection hole 446 is in contact with the shaft portion 447 a of the connection shaft 447.

  In the situation where the restricting metal fitting 444 is disposed at the initial position, as shown in FIG. 31A, the lower end of the restricting-side extending portion 466 is at a position below the upper edge of the heel-side entry hole 456. Has been placed. In this case, when the unlocking interlocking rod 441 is disposed at the initial position, the interlocking protrusion 448 of the unlocking interlocking rod 441 also enters the rod side entry hole 456, but with respect to the restriction side extending portion 466. It faces from a position spaced downward. Therefore, when both the restricting metal fitting 444 and the unlocking interlocking rod 441 are disposed at the initial position, the urging force of the unlocking side biasing member 468 is not applied to the unlocking interlocking rod 441.

  The unlocking interlocking rod 441 is integrated with the pair of upper and lower locking units 442 as described above, and is an area between the pair of locking units 442 and corresponding to the extended area 431 of the proximal-side standing wall 404. As shown in FIG. 32, the region is formed so as to be biased toward the extended region 431 with respect to the regions above and below it. In other words, the unlocking interlocking rod 441 is formed in a stepped shape so that the region extending in the vertical direction is shifted in the horizontal direction at a middle position in the vertical direction, and further above the region shifted in the horizontal direction. The region and the lower region exist on the same straight line. The upper locking unit 442 is integrated in the upper region, and the lower locking unit 442 is integrated in the lower region.

  An unlocking side relief opening 472 into which the first engagement claw portion 416 of the cam plate 415 enters and a second region of the cam plate 415 are inserted into a biased region 471 formed by laterally biasing the unlocking interlocking rod 441. An unlocking side engaging opening 473 into which the engaging claw portion 417 enters is formed vertically. The unlocking side relief opening portion 472 is provided so that the unlocking interlocking rod 441 does not interfere with the first engagement claw portion 416 at all rotation positions of the cam plate 415. Therefore, even when the cam plate 415 is rotated from the initial position to one side in accordance with the key operation and the detection interlocking rod 421 moves downward, the unlocking interlocking rod 441 is not displaced from the initial position.

  On the other hand, in the state shown in FIG. 33A, when the cam plate 415 is rotated from the initial position to the other in accordance with the key operation and the second engaging claw portion 417 is displaced upward, the cam plate 415 is disposed at the initial position. As shown in FIG. 33 (b), the unlocking interlocking rod 441 is moved upward when the upper end portion of the unlocking side engaging opening 473 is pushed upward by the second engaging claw portion 417. With this upward movement, the interlocking protrusion 448 of the unlocking interlocking rod 441 abuts on the restriction side extension 466 of the restriction fitting 444 from below and pushes up the restriction side extension 466 upward.

  In this case, the shaft member 445 that supports the restricting metal fitting 444 so as to be rotatable with respect to the flange metal fitting 443 is located at substantially the same height position with respect to the contact portion between the interlocking protrusion 448 and the restricting side extending portion 466. However, it exists in the position which becomes the back. In addition, the lower end portion of the restriction side extension portion 466 faces downward, and the interlocking protrusion 448 is in contact with the lower end portion of the restriction side extension portion 466 in a vertically upward direction. Therefore, the force by which the restriction metal 444 moves the hook metal 443 upward through the connecting portion by the shaft member 445 is larger than the force by which the restriction metal 444 tries to rotate with respect to the hook metal 443. Therefore, in a situation where the unlocking interlocking rod 441 starts to move upward, the restricting metal fitting 444 moves upward integrally with the metal fitting 443 without rotating with respect to the metal fitting 443.

  When the hook metal 443 and the restriction metal 444 are moved upward together with the movement of the unlocking interlocking bar 441, the shaft portion 447 a of the connection shaft 447 is connected to the base end side connection hole 434 in the base end side upright wall portion 404. It is regulated by coming into contact with the upper end of the sheet from below. In this case, the restricting portion 463 of the restricting metal fitting 444 is in contact with the prescribed upper edge portion 436a of the prescribed wall portion 435 of the proximal end side standing wall portion 404 from below. In addition, the heel base portion 451 of the heel fitting 443 maintains a state in which the portion where the bottom portion of the heel groove portion 452 is generated enters the defined groove 437a of the defined wall portion 435. The position of the metal fitting 443 is the upper limit position of the metal fitting 443. In this case, upward movement of the restricting fitting 444 integrated with the flange fitting 443 is also prevented.

  However, even in a situation in which the metal fitting 443 is disposed at the upper limit position, the lower end of the restriction side connection hole 465 is located at a position spaced downward from the shaft portion 447a of the connection shaft 447, and further, The relative position of the restriction-side extension part 466 with respect to the upper edge part of the entry hole 456 has not changed from the case where the restriction metal fitting 444 is arranged at the initial position, and the lower end part of the restriction-side extension part 466 has It is in a position spaced downward from the upper edge of the side entry hole 456. Further, the lower end of the interlocking side connection hole 446 is also located at a position spaced downward from the shaft portion 447 a of the connection shaft 447. Therefore, even when the hook metal 443 is arranged at the upper limit position, the unlocking interlocking hook 441 is still allowed to move upward, and further, the rotation of the hook metal 443 toward the upper side of the restriction metal 444 is not allowed. Movement is also allowed.

  Even after the metal fitting 443 is disposed at the upper limit position, the key operation is continued in the same direction and the cam plate 415 is further rotated toward the other side, so that the interlocking protrusion 448 causes the restriction side extension portion 466 to move. Try to push upwards. In this case, as already described, the shaft member 445 that supports the restricting fitting 444 so as to be rotatable with respect to the flange fitting 443 is substantially the same as the contact portion between the interlocking protrusion 448 and the restricting-side extending portion 466. It exists in the position which is the same height position and back. Therefore, the force that pushes upward acts as a force that causes the restriction fitting 444 to rotate upward with respect to the flange fitting 443. Therefore, as shown in the partially enlarged view of FIG. 33 (b), the restricting metal fitting 444 rotates upward. The upward movement of the unlocking interlocking rod 441 and the rotation of the restricting metal fitting 444 are prevented by the lower end of the interlocking side connecting hole 446 coming into contact with the shaft portion 447a of the connecting shaft 447 from below. The position of the unlocking interlocking rod 441 is the upper limit position of the unlocking interlocking rod 441, and the position of the restricting metal fitting 444 is the upper limit position of the restricting metal fitting 444.

  In a situation where the restricting metal fitting 444 is disposed at the upper limit position, the restricting portion 463 of the restricting metal fitting 444 is provided with the defining wall portion 435 of the proximal-side standing wall 404 as shown in the enlarged partial view of FIG. The state of entering into the defined opening 436 is maintained. However, the amount of the restricting portion 463 entering the predetermined opening 436 decreases as the restricting portion 463 is displaced forward as the restricting metal fitting 444 rotates. In this case, as shown by a one-dot chain line in FIG. 30A, the tip of the restricting portion 463 is located in front of the hook hook portion 453a of the hook metal 443, and the tip of the restricting portion 463 and the hook hook portion. The distance in the front-rear direction between the rear end of 453a is a predetermined distance.

  When the key operation in the above direction is cancelled, the unlocking interlocking rod 441 tries to return to the initial position by its own weight, and the regulating bracket 444 is directed to the initial position by the biasing force of the unlocking side biasing member 468. In addition, the hook metal 443 also tries to return toward the initial position by the urging force received through the restriction metal 444. Then, the unlocking interlocking rod 441, the hook metal 443, and the restriction metal 444 are returned to the initial positions in the reverse order to the order in which the key operation is performed.

  As described above, as the key cylinder 411 is operated in a predetermined direction and the unlocking interlocking rod 441 moves upward, the saddle fitting 443 and the regulation fitting 444 move from the initial position. There is no portion that contacts the front end of the moving direction with respect to any of the saddle fitting 443 and the restriction fitting 444. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), when an external force directed upward by hand is applied only to the saddle fitting 443 and the restriction fitting 444, the unlocking interlocking rod 441 is maintained in the initial position. The saddle fitting 443 and the restriction fitting 444 move upward integrally. However, since only the flange portion 453 and the restricting portion 463 are protruded rearward from the proximal-end-side standing wall portion 404 in the flange metal member 443 and the restriction metal member 444, the application of the external force upward is performed by these flange portions 453 and This is performed in any one of the regulation parts 463.

  Among these, when an upward external force is applied to the flange portion 453, the upward movement of the flange bracket 443 and the restriction bracket 444 is prevented at the upper limit position of the flange bracket 443. In addition, the shaft member 445 that rotatably supports the restriction fitting 444 with respect to the flange fitting 443 is present in the flange portion 453 and with respect to the distal end portion of the restriction portion 463 when disposed at the initial position. The vertical position. Accordingly, even when an upward external force is applied to the restricting portion 463, the upward movement of the metal fitting 443 and the restriction metal 444 is prevented at the upper limit position of the metal fitting 443. However, since the rotation from the initial position of the restricting metal fitting 444 is allowed in both the metal fitting 443 and the unlocking interlocking rod 441, by applying a force having a component directed forward to the restriction portion 463, It is possible to rotate the restricting metal fitting 444.

  When the saddle fitting 443 and the regulating fitting 444 move by applying an external force as described above, the movement is only on the side of the pair of upper and lower locking units 442 to which the external force is applied, and no external force is applied. The side locking unit 442 is maintained in the initial position. Therefore, when both locking units 442 are moved from the initial position by applying an external force, it is necessary to apply an external force to each of the locking units 442.

  Incidentally, it is conceivable that an external force is applied to any one of the interlocking protrusion 448, the heel base portion 451, and the restriction side extension portion 466. However, as already described, these are in a region facing the tip side standing wall portion 403. It can be said that it is contained in the groove part of the base frame 401 in other words. Therefore, even if an external force is applied to any of these, it is substantially difficult to do so.

  Next, a state where the locking device 23 is attached to the front door 21 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 34 is a longitudinal sectional view of the slot machine 10 showing the locking device 23 and its periphery. In FIG. 34, various devices mounted in the housing 11 are omitted.

  The locking device 23 is mounted on the front door 21 in a state where the upper end is inclined slightly behind the lower end. Further, the sliding member 405 provided at the lower end portion of the proximal-end-side standing wall portion 404 is placed on the bottom plate portion 12 of the housing 11 and on the metal sliding guide plate 12a provided at the front edge portion thereof. ing. Thereby, the frictional resistance when opening and closing the front door 21 is reduced, and the operability of the opening and closing operation is improved.

  In the state where the front door 21 is closed, as already described, in each of the upper and lower locking units 442, the hook hook portion 453a wraps behind the locking receiving plate portion 19 provided in the casing 11, and the locking receiving plate The part 19 and the metal fitting 443 are engaged in the front-rear direction, and the front door 21 is locked. In addition, the restricting portion 463 of the restricting metal fitting 444 enters the restricting opening portion 19 a of the locking receiving plate portion 19.

  A sensor pressing portion 481 is integrally formed so as to protrude rearward between the upper locking unit 442 and the lower locking unit 442 in the proximal-side standing wall 404 in the base frame 401 of the locking device 23. . Further, the lock receiving member 18 of the housing 11 is provided with an open detection sensor 482 so that the button portion can be pressed from the front by the sensor pressing portion 481. When the front door 21 is closed, the button portion of the opening detection sensor 482 is pressed by the sensor pressing portion 481, and when the front door 21 is opened, the pressed state is released.

  The open detection sensor 482 is electrically connected to the main control device 41. When the main control device 41 receives a signal corresponding to the state of the button portion from the opening detection sensor 482 and receives a signal corresponding to the button portion not being pressed, the front door 21 is opened at that time. The process for informing that the information is being performed is executed. Moreover, when the signal corresponding to the button part being pressed in the state where this notification is being performed is received, a process for canceling the notification is executed.

  Next, the state of locking when the front door 21 is operated from the open state to the closed state will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIGS. 35A to 35E are explanatory diagrams for explaining a state of locking when the front door 21 is operated from the open state to the closed state.

  In the situation where the front door 21 is in the open state as shown in FIG. 35 (a), the front door 21 is rotated toward the housing 11, so that as shown in FIG. Of the flange portion 453 of the metal fitting 443 and the restriction portion 463 of the restriction metal fitting 444, the flange portion 453 first comes into contact with the upper edge of the lock receiving plate portion 19.

  The hook hook portion 453a of the flange portion 453 is formed as a guide surface 453b whose lower surface is inclined upward toward the rear. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 35C and FIG. 35D, the force received by the metal fitting 443 from the lock receiving plate portion 19 when the front door 21 is rotated toward the housing 11. Acts as a force to move the hook metal 443 upward by the guide surface 453b, and the hook metal 443 and the restriction metal 444 are integrated while maintaining the state where the unlocking interlocking hook 441 is disposed at the initial position. Move upwards.

  However, in a state where the guide surface 453b rides on the lock receiving plate portion 19 and the bar fitting 443 and the restriction fitting 444 are integrally moved upward, the restricting portion 463 is located above the restricting opening 19a in the lock receiving plate portion 19. It will contact the edge from the front. Therefore, in a situation where the metal fitting 443 and the restriction metal 444 are integrally moved upward along the inclination of the guide surface 453b, the restriction metal 444 further rotates upward with respect to the metal fitting 443. Yes.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), the front door 21 is further rotated in the closing direction than the state in which the front end portion of the guide surface 453b is placed on the locking receiving plate portion 19, thereby The hook hook portion 453 a of 443 is completely located behind the lock receiving plate portion 19. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (e), the hook metal 443 returns toward the initial position as the hook hook part 453 a turns around to the rear of the lock receiving plate part 19. In this case, the lock receiving plate portion 19 enters the ridge groove portion 452 of the heel fitting 443.

  In addition, as the metal fitting 443 moves downward toward the initial position, the restriction metal fitting 444 also moves downward integrally therewith. With this movement, the restricting portion 463 becomes the same height as the restricting opening 19a, so that the state where the restricting portion 463 contacts the upper edge of the restricting opening 19a from the front is released. Then, the restricting metal fitting 444 is also returned to the initial position, and the restricting portion 463 enters the restricting opening 19a. In this case, the front end of the restricting portion 463 protrudes rearward from the back surface of the lock receiving plate portion 19.

  As described above, the state in which the hook hook portion 453a wraps behind the locking receiving plate portion 19 and the restricting portion 463 enters the restricting opening portion 19a is the closed state of the front door 21 and the locked state. Further, as described above, the hook metal 443 and the regulation metal 444 are automatically moved by the contact state between the guide surface 453b and the lock receiving plate portion 19 to be in the locked state, so that the locking is performed in accordance with the closing operation of the front door 21. The device 23 can be automatically locked.

  Next, a state when the front door 21 is operated from the locked state to the unlocked state will be described with reference to FIG.

  36 (a) to 36 (e) are explanatory views for explaining a state where the front door 21 is operated from the locked state to the unlocked state.

  In the situation where the front door 21 is in the locked state as shown in FIG. 36 (a), a key operation in the unlocking direction is started on the key cylinder 411, whereby the unlocking interlocking rod 441 (not shown in FIG. 36). With the upward movement of the bracket, the saddle fitting 443 and the restriction fitting 444 move integrally upward. Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the upper end of the restriction hook portion 463a in the restriction portion 463 is located above the restriction opening portion 19a in the lock receiving plate portion 19 before the metal fitting 443 is disposed at the upper limit position. It contacts the edge from below.

  After that, by continuing the key operation, the restriction metal 444 and the restriction metal 444 are continuously moved upward while the restriction metal 444 is rotated upward with respect to the metal fitting 443. As a result, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), first, the restricting portion 463 is pulled forward from the restricting opening 19a of the lock receiving plate portion 19, and then, as shown in FIG. Arranged at the upper limit position, the entire hook hook portion 453 a is located above the locking receiving plate portion 19.

  In this state, by rotating the front door 21 in the opening direction with respect to the housing 11, the bar metal 443 and the regulation metal 444 are in a state of being separated forward from the lock receiving plate part 19. Thereby, the front door 21 can be opened.

  Here, in the slot machine 10 in which the main control device 41 and the hopper device 32 are mounted in the housing 11, there is a concern that the front door 21 is illegally opened. Since the unlocking key that enables the unlocking operation to the key cylinder 411 is managed by the manager of the game hall, it is conceivable that an external force is directly applied to the locking unit 442 at the time of unauthorized opening. In this case, in the locking unit 442, what protrudes rearward from the base frame 401 (and further rearward from the rear surface of the front door 21) is the flange 453 of the metal fitting 443 and the restriction portion 463 of the restriction metal 444. It is considered that an external force is applied to either the portion 453 or the restriction portion 463. On the other hand, in order to release the locked state, it is necessary to displace the restricting portion 463 in a direction different from the direction required in the flange portion 453. Then, in order to perform an unauthorized opening operation, it is necessary to apply an external force directed to a plurality of directions to the locking unit 442 using an unauthorized jig. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation.

  The direction in which the restricting portion 463 is displaced includes a component in the front-rear direction. Since the boundary between the housing 11 and the front door 21 exists on the side of the slot machine 10, when attempting to release the locked state illegally, the side of the boundary between the housing 11 and the front door 21 is lateral. It is necessary to insert a fraudulent jig using a piano wire. In this case, since the component in the front-rear direction is included in the direction in which the restricting portion 463 is displaced, the fraudulent jig inserted from the side is displaced in the front-rear direction in order to release the locked state illegally. This is necessary and difficult to perform. Therefore, it becomes difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation of the front door 21.

  In particular, the direction in which the restricting portion 463 is displaced is the forward direction. Then, since it is necessary to apply an external force toward the front of the slot machine 10 to the restricting portion 463 using a fraud jig that has entered from the front of the slot machine 10, the restricting portion 463 is displaced. The operation of is considerably difficult to perform.

  Further, in order to illegally release the restriction by the restricting portion 463, it is necessary to apply an external force from the rear to the front of the restricting portion 463, but the tip of the restricting portion 463 is locked through the restricting opening 19a. Projecting rearward of the plate portion 19. Therefore, the fraudulent jig displaced from the rear of the restricting portion 463 toward the front contacts the locking receiving plate portion 19 from the rear before the restricting portion 463 is disposed in front of the restricting opening 19a. It is considered to touch. Also from this point, it is difficult to perform the unauthorized opening operation.

  In addition, in order to perform an unauthorized opening operation as described above, it is necessary to apply an external force directed in a plurality of directions to the locking unit 442 using a fraudulent jig, and one of the directions is unlocked. The upward direction follows the movement of the interlocking rod 441. As a result, in the configuration in which the locking unit 442 follows the movement of the unlocking interlocking rod 441 at the time of regular unlocking, the locking unit 442 applies external forces in a plurality of directions at the time of unauthorized opening while simplifying the configuration. A configuration that needs to be given to 442 can be made.

  In addition, the metal fitting 443 is provided as an object that needs to apply an external force in one direction among the plurality of directions, and the metal fitting 443 as an object that needs to apply an external force in another direction. By separately providing the restriction metal 444, it is possible to simplify the configuration in which it is necessary to apply an external force directed to a plurality of directions to the locking unit 442 in the case of unauthorized opening.

  Further, in the locked state, the restriction portion 463 of the restriction fitting 444 is opposed to the groove portion 452 of the fitting 443 from the side in which the groove groove 452 is opened. This makes it difficult to hook a fraudulent jig such as a piano wire on the groove 452.

  Further, the locking unit 442 is provided so as to be displaceable independently of the unlocking interlocking rod 441. As a result, even when an external force is directly applied to the locking unit 442 using a fraudulent jig, the unlocking interlocking rod 441 can be prevented from moving. Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), before the entire hook hook portion 453a is above the lock receiving plate portion 19, the restricting portion 463 comes into contact with the upper edge portion of the restricting opening portion 19a from below. . Thereby, in the case of fraud, it is necessary to apply external force to the locking unit 442 in a plurality of directions.

  Further, even if an external force directed forward is applied to the restricting metal fitting 444, the upward movement of the metal fitting 443 is not performed. Also in this respect, it is possible to apply external force to the locking unit 442 in a plurality of directions in the case of fraud.

  In addition, the shaft member 445 that generates a pivotal support portion of the restriction metal 444 with respect to the flange metal 443 is present at a position vertically above the tip of the restriction portion 463. Thereby, the initial displacement direction of the restricting portion 463 can be set to the front direction. Therefore, it is possible to smoothly move the restricting portion 463 from the restricting opening portion 19a during regular unlocking while making it difficult to displace the restricting portion 463 in the case of fraud.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, A various deformation | transformation improvement is possible within the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, you may change as follows. Incidentally, the configuration of another embodiment described below may be applied individually or in combination to the configuration of the above embodiment.

<About the wiring hole 71 and the handle hole 82 of the housing 11>
(1) Instead of the configuration in which the wide region 77 is formed between the narrow region 76 of the plate side wiring hole 72 and the metal side wiring hole 73, the inner side opening of the plate side wiring hole 72 has a hole diameter of the plate side. By forming the hole diameter of the metal side wiring hole 73 to be equal to or smaller than the hole diameter on the center side of the wiring hole 72, the inner diameter of the inner opening of the plate side wiring hole 72 is made larger than that of the inner opening of the plate side wiring hole 72. The metal layer 67 may not be present at the peripheral edge of the.

  (2) Instead of the configuration in which the metal layer 67 is formed in the metal layer 67 so that the metal layer 67 does not exist at the peripheral edge of the inner opening of the plate side wiring hole 72, a plurality of metal layers 67 are formed on the plate. A configuration may be adopted in which the metal layer 67 does not exist at the peripheral edge of the inner opening of the plate-side wiring hole 72 by disposing the inner opening of the side wiring hole 72 with a predetermined distance therebetween.

  For example, a configuration is conceivable in which two metal plates are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance with the inner opening of the plate-side wiring hole 72 interposed therebetween. In this case, in an area where the inner opening of the plate-side wiring hole 72 does not exist, the end portions of the two metal plates may be in contact with each other. Further, by arranging three or more metal plates with the inner opening of the plate-side wiring hole 72 in between, the metal layer 67 may not exist at the peripheral edge of the inner opening of the plate-side wiring hole 72.

  In this way, if a plurality of metal plates are arranged, even if the metal layer 67 is formed after the plate-side wiring hole 72 is formed in the back plate 63 corresponding to the base plate portion of the housing 11, the work Will not be extremely complicated.

  A configuration in which the metal layer 67 does not exist in the peripheral edge portion of the through hole formed in the base plate portion of the housing 11 by arranging a plurality of metal plates in this manner is applied to the handle hole 82. Also good.

  (3) In the configuration in which the metal layer 67 is formed on the outer peripheral surface in place of or in addition to the inner peripheral surface of the housing 11, the metal layer 67 on the outer peripheral surface of the narrow region 76 as in the above embodiment. A configuration in which the metal layer 67 does not exist in the opening peripheral portion or a configuration in which the metal layer 67 does not exist in the opening peripheral portion of the intermediate region 86 may be applied.

  (4) The wiring hole 71 is not limited to the configuration in which the metal layer 67 does not exist over the entire periphery of the inner opening of the narrow region 76, and the region where the metal layer 67 does not exist is the wiring 74. It suffices to exist on the side of the region where the However, in order not to contact the metal layer 67 reliably when the wiring 74 is displaced, the metal layer 67 does not exist over the entire periphery of the inner opening as in the above embodiment. Is preferred.

  Further, the handle hole 82 is not limited to the configuration in which the metal layer 67 does not exist over the entire periphery of the inner opening in the intermediate region 86, and in the space defined by the handle member 91. As long as the end portion of the metal layer 67 does not exist, the metal layer 67 may be included in a part of the peripheral portion.

  (5) Since the handle member 91 is not provided, the handle portion 81 may be formed only by the handle hole 82. In this case, since the operator's finger inserted into the handle hole 82 may touch an arbitrary position at the periphery of the handle hole 82 on the inner peripheral surface of the housing 11, It is preferable that the metal layer 67 does not exist in the range where the operator's finger can reach in the entire peripheral edge of the opening.

  (6) The configuration in which the wiring hole 71 or the handle hole 82 is formed as in the above embodiment is not limited to the slot machine 10 and may be applied to a pachinko machine. You may apply to the game machine of the form which united.

<Reel unit 101>
(7) Instead of the configuration in which the hook receiving holes 171 and 181 are formed so as to penetrate the back plate portion 13 of the housing 11, the hook plate is received by denting the back plate portion 13 from the internal space side of the housing 11. The holes 171 and 181 may be formed. In this case, although the hook receiving holes 171 and 181 are opened toward the inner space side of the housing 11, the hook receiving holes 171 and 181 are closed on the back surface of the back plate portion 13. According to this configuration, it is difficult to perform an act of inserting the fraudulent jig through the hook receiving holes 171 and 181.

  (8) In the configuration in which the hook receiving holes 171 and 181 are formed so as to penetrate the back plate portion 13 in the same manner as in the above embodiment, the hook receiving holes 171 and 181 are closed from the back side of the back plate portion 13. A member may be provided. In this case, it is difficult to perform an act of inserting the fraudulent jig through the hook receiving holes 171 and 181.

  (9) As a structure for fixing the reel unit 101 to the back plate portion 13 of the housing 11, fixing hooks 153 and 163 are formed on the mounting base body 102 of the reel unit 101, and the hook receiving holes 171 and 181 are formed on the back. However, instead of this, the fixing hooks 153 and 163 may be formed in the back plate portion 13 and the hook receiving holes 171 and 181 may be formed in the mounting base body 102. . However, since the thickness dimension of the mounting base body 102 is thinner than the thickness dimension of the back plate portion 13, the area for receiving the fixing hooks 153 and 163 from the lower side is reduced, and the supporting strength is reduced or the fixing hook 153 is reduced. There is concern about an increase in stress applied to 163. Therefore, it is preferable to make the portion where the hook receiving holes 171 and 181 are formed in the mounting base body 102 thicker than other portions.

  (10) Instead of a configuration in which the fixing hooks 153 and 163 are provided only on one of the reel unit 101 and the back plate portion 13 and the hook receiving holes 171 and 181 are provided only on the other of the reel unit 101 and the back plate portion 13. In the configuration in which a plurality of combinations of the fixing hooks 153 and 163 and the hook receiving holes 171 and 181 exist, for some combinations, the fixing hook is provided on the reel unit 101 and the hook receiving hole is provided on the back plate portion. On the other hand, for other combinations, the hooks for fixing may be provided on the back plate 13 and the hook receiving holes may be provided on the reel unit 101.

  (11) In the configuration in which the reel unit 101 is fixed to the back plate portion 13, a support portion for supporting the reel unit 101 from below is further provided below the bottom surface of the reel unit 101 or between the reel unit 101 and the housing 11. You may make it provide between the side-plate parts 14 and 15. FIG. In this case, although the internal space of the housing 11 is reduced accordingly, the support strength of the reel unit 101 can be increased.

  (12) The reel unit 101 is limited to a configuration in which the reel unit 101 is fixed to the back plate 13 in a state where the protrusion 165a of the lower fixing hook 163 is pressed against the receiving surface 182 of the lower hook receiving hole 181. In other words, the reel unit 101 may be fixed to the back plate 13 so that the biasing is not generated. In this case, the work for fixing the reel unit 101 to the back plate portion 13 can be facilitated.

<About the display unit 192>
(13) Instead of the configuration in which the partition part 206 is formed so that the upper panel part 207 and the lower panel part 208 are vertically partitioned in the window panel part 201 of the front base unit 191, the partition part 206 is present. It is good also as a structure which is not. In this case, since there is no distinction between the area for the display window section 27 and the area for the display surface 242a on the window panel section 201 side, one of the display window section 27 and the display surface 242a of the display device 242 is changed when changing the model. Even if the size is extremely increased or the position is greatly changed, it is possible to cope with the problem well.

  (14) Although the upper panel portion 207 and the lower panel portion 208 have different front-facing directions, the front-surface directions of both panel portions 207 and 208 may be the same or substantially the same. In addition, the configuration may be applied to the configuration (13). In this case, the versatility of the front base unit 191 can be further improved.

  (15) The display unit 192 may be removed without removing the door-side support member 22 from the front base unit 191, and the display unit 192 is removed without removing the locking device 23 from the front base unit 191. It is good also as a structure which can do. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can remove the display unit 192 in the state which removes neither the door side supporting member 22 nor the locking device 23. FIG. In this case, the display unit 192 can be removed simply by removing the screw that fixes the display unit 192 without removing other components, thereby facilitating replacement of the display unit 192. It is done.

  (16) As a unit that is unitized as the display unit 192, the notification light emitting substrate 212, the effect light emitting substrate 213, the peripheral light emitting substrate 233, the display device 242, and the movable object unit 252 are all included. There is no limitation, and only a part of these may be unitized.

  In addition to or in place of these, a reel for production different from the reels 122L to 122R that teach the result of the internal lottery by a combination of symbols may be unitized as the display unit 192.

  Further, a display device different from the display device 242 may be unitized as the display unit 192. As such another display device, a display device having a display surface size smaller than that of the display device 242 is conceivable, and a dot display device is also conceivable. Further, the display surface of the other display device may be provided on the side or lower side of the lower opening 225 in the frame-shaped base 211.

  (17) The configuration for forming the display unit 192 as in the above embodiment is not limited to the slot machine 10 and may be applied to a pachinko machine, or a form in which the pachinko machine and the slot machine are fused. You may apply to a game machine.

<About the positional relationship between the main controller 41 and the display unit 215>
(18) A part of the surface of the main control device 41 is not limited to the configuration facing the display control device 245 in a state where the front door 21 is closed, and the entire surface of the main control device 41 is the display control device. It is good also as a structure facing H.245. In this case, the surface of the display control device 245 may be wider than the surface of the main control device 41.

  (19) By making the display control device 245 more largely enter the main control device 41 than in the above-described embodiment in the state where the front door 21 is closed, the substrate box 247 of the display control device 245 is connected to the relay board unit. 104, the box base 246 or the display device 242 of the display control device 245 is opposed to the front side relay side connector 263b so as to face the rear side relay side connector 263a among the front and rear relay side connector portions 263a, 263b. You may make it oppose from upper direction.

  (20) In a state where the front door 21 is closed, the display control device 245 may contact the main control device 41 or face it at a close position.

  (21) By using transparent liquid crystal as the display device 242, the movable object unit 252 may be arranged not between the display device 242 but between the display device 242 and the display control device 245. Even in this case, the movable object unit 252 can be provided using a space for bringing the display control device 245 closer to the main control device 41.

<About the operation area 24>
(22) The start lever device 301, the input button device 311, the stop device 321, the operation button device 341, and the input member 361 are not limited to the configuration unitized as the operation unit 273. A part may be configured as a unit as the operation unit 273.

  For example, the start lever device 301 may not be unitized as the operation unit 273 but may be mounted on a mounting portion formed to bulge forward in the lower door base 281. In this configuration, it is preferable that the start lever device 301 cannot be removed unless the operation unit 273 is removed from the lower door base 281.

  (23) The operation device that needs to be removed when the operation unit base 291 is removed is not limited to the input member 361, and may be another operation device. However, since the operation device that requires the removal is preferably configured to restrict the removal of the operation unit base 291 by the engagement relationship with the lower door base 281, the operation device is mounted on the upper surface portion 291 b of the operation unit base 291. The operating device is preferred. For example, an input button device 311 and an operation button device 341 can be cited.

  (24) By forming the opening portions 285 and 286 for exposure in the mounting area 284 of the lower door base 281, the start lever device 301 and the stop device 321 can be visually confirmed from the back side of the front door 21, The mounting region 284 may be formed to be transparent so that the start lever device 301 and the like can be visually confirmed from the back side of the front door 21 through the mounting region 284. In this case, since the start lever device 301 and the like can be visually confirmed without forming the opening openings 285 and 286 in the mounting area 284, the entire rear opening of the operation unit base 291 is closed by the mounting area 284. It becomes possible.

  (25) The object to which the input member 361 is fixed by the screw 375 is not limited to the selector 371, and may be configured to be fixed to the mounting region 284 of the lower door base 281. The method of fixing the input member 361 is not limited to screwing, and may be a method of engagement using a hook portion and a hook receiving portion.

  (26) In order to remove the start lever device 301, it is necessary to remove the closing button device 311. However, the start lever device 301 may be removable without removing the closing button device 311. In this case, the opening 285 for exposure formed in the mounting area 284 of the lower door base 281 is sized to allow the start lever device 301 to pass through, and the start lever device 301 is removed from the side of the opening 285 for exposure. By adopting a configuration that can be performed, it is possible to replace the start lever device 301 without removing the operation unit base 291 from the lower door base 281.

  (27) The target for restricting the removal of the start lever device 301 may be the mounting region 284 of the lower door base 281 instead of the input button device 311. In this case, in order to remove the start lever device 301, it is necessary to remove the operation unit base 291 from the lower door base 281. Further, in order to remove the operation unit base 291, it is necessary to remove the input member 361. In this respect, when the input member 361 is mounted on the operation unit base 291, removal of the start lever device 301 is restricted. It will be.

  (28) The start lever device 301 and the closing button device 311 have different fixing methods, but the fixing methods may be the same.

  (29) The start lever device 301 is fixed to the operation unit base 291 by screwing, and the closing button device 311 is fixed to the operation unit base 291 by engagement of the closing hook 317. May be reversed.

  (30) In the state where the first operation means is installed in the operation area 24, the detachment of the second operation means is restricted, and in the state where the closing button device 311 is installed in the operation area 24, the start lever device However, instead of this, in the state where the operation button device 341 is installed in the operation area 24, the removal of the stop device 321 may be restricted. Further, in the state where the speaker unit 351 is installed in the operation area 24, the removal of the start lever device 301 may be restricted.

  (31) The configuration in which the operation area 24 is formed as in the above embodiment is not limited to the slot machine 10, but may be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused.

<About the speaker unit 351>
(32) The speaker unit 351 may be mounted between the start lever 302 and the left stop button 322. In this case, a speaker hole 356 exists between the start lever 302 and the left stop button 322. Further, the speaker unit 351 may be mounted between the left stop button 322 and the center stop button 323, and is mounted between the center stop button 323 and the right stop button 324. It is good also as a structure. The speaker unit 351 may be mounted between the upper surface portion 291b of the operation unit base 291 and the stop buttons 322 to 324.

  (33) The housing space 357 of the speaker unit 351 is configured to be open to the rear of the front door 21 through the opening portions 285 and 286 for exposure formed in the mounting region 284 of the lower door base 281. 357 may be formed as a closed space on the back side of the front door 21. In this case, the fraud jig inserted through the speaker hole 356 can be prevented from entering the housing 11.

  (34) When it is determined to output sound from the speaker device 352 in the sound pressure processing at the start operation in step S15 of the normal processing (FIG. 29), the output of the sound rotates the reels 122L to 122R. The reels 122L to 122R may start at a constant speed, and the reels 122L to 122R start to rotate at a constant speed to enable the operation of the stop buttons 322 to 324. It is good also as a structure performed until it is done.

  (35) When it is determined to output sound from the speaker device 352 in the sound pressure processing at the time of input in step S12 of the normal processing, the sound output is generated after the reels 122L to 122R start rotating. In this case, the operation may be performed before the reels 122L to 122R start constant speed rotation, and the reels 122L to 122R start constant speed rotation and the operation of the stop buttons 322 to 324 is enabled. It is good also as a structure to be called.

  (36) The configuration in which the speaker unit 351 is provided and the configuration in which the speaker unit 351 is used as in the above embodiment is not limited to the slot machine 10, but a gaming machine of a type in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused. You may apply to.

<About the locking device 23>
(37) The lock device 23 provided with the key cylinder 411, the unlocking interlocking rod 441, and the lock unit 442 is provided in the housing 11, and the lock receiving member 18 is provided in the front door 21. Good. In this case, when the front door 21 is closed, the lock shaft portion 413 extends forward so that the key insertion hole of the key cylinder 411 is exposed on the front surface of the front door 21. In this configuration, when the front door 21 is opened, the locking device 23 remains on the housing 11 side. However, the operation of the locking device 23 can be the same as that of the above embodiment. Become.

  (38) In the above-described embodiment, since the proximal-side standing wall 404 of the base frame 401 is provided so as to overlap a predetermined plate surface of the unlocking interlocking rod 441, an external force is directly applied to the unlocking interlocking rod 441. However, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the unlocking interlocking rod 441 is not exposed to the outside of the locking device 23 by providing a cover member so as to cover the unlocking interlocking rod 441. Further, as described above, the base end side upright wall portion 404 is provided so as to overlap a predetermined plate surface of the unlocking interlocking rod 441, and the cover member is covered so as to cover the region where the cam plate 415 is provided. It is good also as a structure to provide. In these cases, it is more difficult to directly apply an external force to the unlocking interlock rod 441.

  (39) In the case of fraud, the hook metal 443 needs to be displaced in one of the upper and lower sides, and the restriction metal fitting 444 may be configured to be displaced in the other of the upper and lower sides. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which needs to displace the metal fitting 443 to one of right and left, and the restriction metal 444 needs to displace to the other of right and left. Further, the hook metal 443 needs to be displaced to one of the front and rear, and the restriction metal 444 may be configured to be displaced to the other of the front and rear.

  (40) The restriction hook part 463a formed on the restriction part 463 may be omitted. In this case, the restricting portion 463 can be more easily removed from the restricting opening 19a during the regular unlocking operation.

  (41) When paying attention to the effect that it is difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation due to the necessity of applying external forces to the locking unit 442 in a plurality of directions in the event of fraud, the locking unit 442 is connected to the unlocking interlocking rod 441. May be configured such that they cannot be displaced independently, or may be configured such that the initial displacement direction of the restriction fitting 444 is not the front-rear direction. For example, in the situation where the external force is not applied to the restriction metal 444 in a predetermined direction, the restriction metal 444 is configured to prevent the unlocking interlocking rod 441 from being displaced, and the predetermined direction is set to the unlocking interlocking rod 441. A configuration may be considered in which the direction is different from the direction of displacement during the unlocking operation. In this case, in the unlocking operation using the unlocking key, the unlocking interlocking rod 441 may be displaced after the restricting metal fitting 444 is first displaced to the restriction releasing position by the operation of the cam plate 415.

  (42) When the locking unit 442 can be displaced independently of the unlocking interlocking rod 441 and the locking unit 442 is displaced independently, the engagement relationship with the locking receiving plate portion 19 is When focusing on the effect of making it difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation by preventing the displacement of the locking unit 442 before being released, external force is applied to the locking unit 442 in a plurality of directions. A configuration that is not necessary or a configuration in which the initial displacement direction of the restricting metal fitting 444 is not the front-rear direction may be employed. For example, when the restriction fitting 444 is not provided and the hook fitting 443 is displaced upward independently of the unlocking interlocking hook 441, the engagement relationship between the hook fitting 443 and the lock receiving plate portion 19 is released. A configuration in which the metal fitting 443 comes into contact with the unlocking interlocking rod 441 before the release is performed.

  (43) In the case of focusing on the effect that it is difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation by making it necessary to displace the restricting metal fitting 444 in the front-rear direction in order to release the locked state, A configuration in which it is not necessary to apply an external force in a plurality of directions, or a configuration in which the locking unit 442 cannot be displaced independently of the unlocking interlocking rod 441 may be employed. For example, the hook metal 443 is not provided, and the movement of the front door 21 in the opening direction is prevented by the restriction metal 444 coming into contact with the lock receiving plate portion 19 from the rear. In addition, the restricting metal fitting 444 is rotated so as to follow the displacement of the unlocking interlocking rod 441, and the initial displacement direction includes a forward component. A configuration in which the engagement relationship is released is conceivable.

  (44) The configuration in which the locking device 23 is provided as in the above embodiment is not limited to the slot machine 10 and may be applied to a pachinko machine, or a game in which the pachinko machine and the slot machine are fused. You may apply to the machine.

<Invention Group Extracted from the Embodiments>
Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses and the like, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses and the like.

<Feature A group>
Feature A1. It has a partition wall part (back plate part 13 and right side plate part 15) for partitioning the internal space in which the electric equipment is mounted, and through holes (wiring holes 71, handle holes 82) are formed in the partition wall part. And
The partition wall is
A base plate portion (back plate 63, right side plate 65) formed of a material other than metal;
A metal plate (metal layer 67) provided on the plate surface of the base plate,
Have
A predetermined hole region (narrow region 76, intermediate region 86) for forming at least a part of the through hole is formed in the base plate portion,
That the metal plate portion does not exist over a predetermined range in at least a specific direction on the outer side along the plate surface of the base plate portion from the peripheral portion of the opening surface on the metal plate portion side of the predetermined hole region. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the feature A1, it is possible to prevent the end portion of the metal plate portion from being present over a predetermined range from the peripheral portion of the opening surface on the metal plate portion side in the predetermined hole region. This makes it difficult for an object passing through the through hole or a human hand to come into contact with the end of the metal plate portion. Therefore, in the configuration in which the through hole is formed in the partition wall portion having the base plate portion and the metal plate portion, it is possible to form the through hole while preventing the presence of the metal plate portion from being a disadvantage. It becomes.

Feature A2. A housing (housing 11) opened forward;
A front door (front door 21) for opening and closing the front opening of the housing;
A rotating body (reels 122L to 122R) provided in the housing and provided with a plurality of patterns in the circumferential direction;
A start operation means (start lever device 301) provided on the front door and operated to start rotation of the rotating body;
A stop operation means (stop device 321) provided on the front door and operated to stop the rotation of the rotating body;
A control means (main control device 41) provided in the housing and configured to give a privilege to the player in accordance with the rotation stop result of the circuit body;
With
Partition walls (back plate portion 13 and right side plate portion 15) that partition the internal space of the housing are:
A base plate portion (back plate 63, right side plate 65) formed of a material other than metal;
A metal plate (metal layer 67) provided on the plate surface of the base plate,
Have
A predetermined hole region (narrow region 76, intermediate region 86) for forming at least a part of the through hole is formed in the base plate portion,
That the metal plate portion does not exist over a predetermined range in at least a specific direction on the outer side along the plate surface of the base plate portion from the peripheral portion of the opening surface on the metal plate portion side of the predetermined hole region. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the feature A2, it is possible to prevent the end portion of the metal plate portion from existing in the predetermined range from the peripheral edge portion of the opening surface on the metal plate portion side in the predetermined hole region. This makes it difficult for an object passing through the through hole or a human hand to come into contact with the end of the metal plate portion. Therefore, in the configuration in which the through hole is formed in the partition wall portion having the base plate portion and the metal plate portion, it is possible to form the through hole while preventing the presence of the metal plate portion from being a disadvantage. It becomes.

  Feature A3. The gaming machine according to feature A1 or A2, wherein the metal plate portion does not exist in the entire periphery of the peripheral edge of the opening surface on the metal plate portion side in the predetermined hole region.

  According to the feature A3, even if an object passing through the through hole or a human hand is displaced along the peripheral edge of the opening surface on the metal plate part side of the predetermined hole region, the object or human hand is not It becomes possible not to contact the end.

Feature A4. The metal plate portion has a metal side hole portion (metal side wiring hole 73, metal side handle hole 84) that is formed in communication with the predetermined hole region and generates a part of the through hole. ,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A3, wherein an opening area of the metal side hole portion is set larger than an opening area of the opening surface of the metal plate portion side of the predetermined hole region. .

  According to the feature A4, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects as described above while facilitating the formation of the partition wall portion.

Feature A5. The base plate portion has a communication region (wide region 77, inner opening 88) that constitutes a part of the through hole so as to connect the metal side hole and the predetermined hole region.
The communication region is formed to have an opening size larger than the predetermined hole region, and the metal plate portion side opening surface of the communication region coincides with the metal side hole portion. A gaming machine according to Feature A4.

  According to the feature A5, when the through hole is formed after laminating the metal plate portion on the base plate portion, the metal plate portion is formed on the peripheral portion of the opening surface on the metal plate portion side of the predetermined hole area while facilitating the work. It is possible to make sure that no debris exists.

Feature A6. The through hole is used to generate a handle portion (a handle portion 81) that is handed over when a gaming machine component having the partition wall portion is transported,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A5, wherein the predetermined range includes a portion touched by an operator's hand that has passed through the through hole.

  According to the feature A6, it is possible to prevent the operator's hand hung on the handle portion from touching the end portion of the metal plate portion.

Feature A7. The metal plate portion is provided on a plate surface on the inner space side of the partition wall portion,
The handle portion includes a cover body (handle member 91) so as to cover the through hole from the inner space side, and is covered by the cover body on the inner peripheral surface of the cover body and the partition wall portion. A space for inserting a hand from the through hole is formed so as to be partitioned by a plate surface in a range of
The metal plate portion is not present over a predetermined range in a specific direction outside the peripheral edge portion of the opening surface on the metal plate portion side of the predetermined hole region along the plate surface of the base plate portion. The gaming machine according to Feature A6, wherein the metal plate portion does not exist in the insertion space.

  According to the feature A7, in the configuration in which the handle portion is formed using the through hole and the cover body, the operator's hand inserted in the space in the cover body is prevented from touching the end portion of the metal plate portion. It becomes possible to do.

Feature A8. The cover body has a flange portion (flange portion 93) that contacts the plate surface of the partition wall portion from the inner space side,
The gaming machine according to Feature A7, wherein an edge portion of the metal plate portion exists in a range covered by the flange portion.

  According to the feature A8, it is possible to achieve an excellent effect as described in the feature A7 while ensuring a wide region where the metal plate portion exists.

  Feature A9. The gaming machine according to Feature A8, wherein a fixing tool for fixing the cover body to the partition wall portion is inserted into an area of the flange portion that overlaps the metal plate portion.

  According to the feature A9, in the configuration in which the edge portion of the metal plate portion is covered in the flange portion, the metal plate portion is present at the fixing portion by the fixing tool, and the fixing by the fixing tool can be performed firmly. It becomes.

Feature A10. The through hole is a hole through which wiring for electrically connecting an electrical device mounted in the internal space and a device outside the internal space is passed,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A5, wherein a region on the front side that has passed through the through hole in the wiring passes through a portion that faces the predetermined range.

  According to the feature A10, it is possible to prevent the wiring from touching the end portion of the metal plate portion.

  The invention of the above-described feature group A is effective for the following problems.

  A slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, includes a housing in which a reel device and a control device are mounted, and a front door that is attached to the front side of the housing so as to be opened and closed. The front door is formed with a display window portion that allows the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reel to be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine, and further includes a medal insertion device, a start lever, a stop button, and the like.

  When playing a game, the reel starts rotating when a player inserts a medal (or bet operation) or starts a game every time the game is played, and the reel stops rotating when a stop operation is performed by the player. . And a privilege is provided to a player according to the stop symbol visually recognized through a display window part after the stop (for example, refer to patent documents 1).

  Here, the casing may be formed of a skeleton using a wooden plate or a resin plate. In this case, the weight of the housing can be reduced as compared with the case where the skeleton is formed using a metal plate material. In addition, in order to facilitate the transport of the slot machine, a hole that penetrates into and out of the wall of the housing is formed to create a handle, or inside or outside of the wall of the housing for wiring. In some cases, a penetrating hole is formed, but by using a wooden plate or a resin plate as described above, the workability in forming such a hole is improved.

  However, when the frame of the housing is formed using a wooden plate or a resin plate as described above, the generation of electrical noise or grounding becomes a problem. On the other hand, the structure which covers the inner peripheral surface of a housing | casing with a metal plate can be considered, However, In this case, it becomes a problem how to provide a metal plate in relation to the above holes.

  The problem is not limited to the slot machine, and similarly occurs in other gaming machines having a configuration in which an electrically operating device is mounted in the internal space partitioned by the partition wall. It is a problem.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. A housing (housing 11) opened in front of the gaming machine;
A revolving unit (reel unit 101) formed by mounting a plurality of revolving bodies (reels 122L to 122R) having a plurality of kinds of patterns in the circumferential direction on a unit main body (mounting base body 102);
With
The circling body unit is inserted from the front opening of the casing and disposed in the internal space of the casing.
A gaming machine comprising support means (fixing structures 151 and 161, hook receiving holes 171 and 181) for supporting the rotating body unit on a back plate portion (back plate portion 13) of the housing.

  According to the feature B1, the rotating body unit is supported by using the back plate portion of the casing. Therefore, when stabilizing the support of the rotating body unit, between the rotating body unit and the side plate portion of the casing. It is also possible not to use the space or the space between the circulating unit and the bottom plate portion of the housing. Thereby, it becomes possible to stabilize the support of the orbiting body unit while suppressing the narrowing of the space in the housing.

Feature B2. A housing (housing 11) opened in front of the gaming machine;
A revolving unit (reel unit 101) formed by mounting a plurality of revolving bodies (reels 122L to 122R) having a plurality of kinds of patterns in the circumferential direction on a unit main body (mounting base body 102);
With
The circling body unit is inserted from the front opening of the casing and disposed in the internal space of the casing.
The skeleton of the unit body is made of resin,
A gaming machine comprising support means (fixing structures 151 and 161, hook receiving holes 171 and 181) for supporting the rotating body unit on a back plate portion (back plate portion 13) of the housing.

  According to the feature B2, since the orbiting unit is supported using the back plate portion of the casing, when the support of the orbiting unit is stabilized, between the orbiting unit and the side plate portion of the casing. It is also possible not to use the space or the space between the circulating unit and the bottom plate portion of the housing. Thereby, it becomes possible to stabilize the support of the orbiting body unit while suppressing the narrowing of the space in the housing.

  Moreover, since the skeleton of the unit main body is made of resin, it is possible to reduce the weight of the circulating unit. Therefore, even if it is the structure which supports a circuit body unit in the backplate part provided by standing, it becomes possible to aim at stabilization of the support of the said circuit body unit.

Feature B3. The support means is
Hook portions (fixing hooks 153 and 163) provided on one of the back surface of the circuit body unit and the back plate portion of the housing;
Hook receiving portions (hook receiving holes 171 and 181) provided on the other of the back surface of the circuit unit and the back plate of the housing;
The gaming machine according to Feature B1 or B2, characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature B3, it is possible to reduce the size of the configuration for supporting the rotating body unit on the back plate portion.

Feature B4. The hook receiving portion is open toward at least the inner space side of the housing in the back plate portion of the housing,
The hook portion is formed to protrude from the back surface of the unit main body into the hook receiving portion,
The circular body unit is supported by the back plate portion by receiving the portion inserted into the hook receiving portion in the hook portion from below by the lower edge portion of the hook receiving portion. The gaming machine according to Feature B3.

  According to the feature B4, since the circulating body unit can be supported on the back plate portion using the thickness of the back plate portion, it is possible to stabilize the support while simplifying the configuration.

Feature B5. The hook receiving part is formed with a receiving surface (receiving surface 182) having a component facing backward,
The hook portion is formed with an abutting portion (protrusion 165a) that abuts against the receiving surface from behind in a state where the hook portion is inserted into the hook receiving portion. Game machines.

  According to the feature B5, by using the hook portion and the hook receiving portion, it is possible not only to support the orbiting body unit from below in the back plate portion, but also to determine the position of the orbiting body unit in the front-rear direction. .

Feature B6. The support by the hook receiving part and the hook part is performed on one of the upper side and the lower side of the orbiting body unit, and on the other side, a fixing location for fixing the orbiting body unit to the back plate part ( Screw 176) is present,
In a state where the rotating body unit is fixed to the back plate portion at the fixing portion, the hook portion is elastically deformed so that the contact portion is in contact with the receiving surface and in the contact direction. The gaming machine according to Feature B5, wherein the gaming machine is biased.

  According to the feature B6, in a state where the fixing portion is used in a state where the hook portion is received by the hook receiving portion, the rotating body unit is attached to the back plate by the action between the hook receiving portion and the hook portion. A force that approaches the part is generated. Accordingly, it is possible to firmly restrict movement in a direction away from the back plate portion of the circulating body unit while simplifying the configuration.

  Feature B7. The gaming machine according to any one of features B4 to B6, wherein the hook receiving portion is closed on at least one of an internal space side of the housing and a back side of the back plate portion.

  According to the feature B7, in the configuration in which the hook receiving portion is formed on the back plate portion, it is possible to prevent the act of inserting the fraudulent jig into the internal space of the housing through the hook receiving portion.

  Feature B8. The gaming machine according to Feature B7, wherein the unit main body closes a gap between the hook receiving portion and the hook portion from the inner space side of the housing.

  According to the feature B8, even if the fraudulent jig is inserted into the internal space of the housing through the hook receiving portion, it is blocked by the unit main body. As a result, it is possible to prevent the illegal act while simplifying the configuration.

Feature B9. The unit body has a contact portion (extension portion 152a) that contacts from the inner space side to a peripheral edge portion of the inner space side opening in the hook receiving portion,
The gaming machine according to Feature B8, wherein a fixing portion for fixing the rotating body unit to the back plate portion is formed using the contact portion.

  According to feature B9, even if an attempt is made to release the state where the gap between the hook receiving portion and the hook portion is closed by the unit body by applying an external force from the hook receiving portion side to the circuit unit, this is performed. It becomes difficult. Moreover, it becomes possible to show | play the said effect using the structure for fixing a circulating body unit to a backplate part.

Feature B10. A control device (main control device 41) is mounted in the housing,
The control device exists in a predetermined direction with respect to the hook receiving portion,
The gaming machine according to Feature B9, wherein the fixing portion is provided on the side of the predetermined direction with respect to the hook receiving portion.

  According to the feature B10, it is possible to firmly prevent the act of intruding the fraudulent jig toward the control device side through the hook receiving portion by using the fixed portion.

Feature B11. Support by the hook receiving portion and the hook portion is performed on the upper side of the orbiting body unit,
The contact part and the fixing part are present above the ceiling part (ceiling part 115) of the unit body,
The fixing at the fixing portion is performed by inserting a fixing tool from the inner space side of the casing,
The gaming machine according to Feature B9 or B10, wherein the ceiling portion is formed continuously with the contact portion.

  According to the feature B11, when the rotating body unit is fixed to the back plate using the fixing tool, the fixing tool may fall from the operator's hand during the work. Can be received at the ceiling.

Feature B12. A hole (open hole 142) is formed in the back surface of the unit body so as to penetrate the back surface inward and outward.
The portion of the unit body that closes the gap between the hook receiving portion and the hook portion from the inner space side of the housing protrudes rearward from the region where the hole is formed in the back surface of the unit body. The gaming machine according to any one of features B8 to B11, characterized in that the gaming machine is formed.

  According to the feature B12, the hole formed on the back surface of the unit body is not blocked by the back plate portion of the housing, and the gap between the hook receiving portion and the hook portion is utilized using the unit body. It can be closed.

  Feature B13. In the feature B12, the hole portion opens a silencing space formed between a back surface portion of the unit main body and a back plate portion of the housing toward the rotating body. The gaming machine described.

  According to the feature B13, it is possible to close the gap between the hook receiving portion and the hook portion using the unit body while forming a space for muting the sound generated with the rotation of the rotating body. Become.

  Feature B14. Any of the features B1 to B13, wherein there is no place for supporting the orbiting body unit in the housing other than the support means between the back plate portion of the housing and the orbiting body unit. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  According to the feature B14, since the orbiting unit is supported only by the back plate portion of the casing, the orbiting unit is mounted on the casing while preventing the internal space of the casing from being substantially reduced. It can be supported.

  The invention of the above-mentioned feature B group is effective for the following problems.

  A slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, includes a housing in which a reel device and a control device are mounted, and a front door that is attached to the front side of the housing so as to be opened and closed. The front door is formed with a display window portion that allows the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reel to be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine, and further includes a medal insertion device, a start lever, a stop button, and the like.

  When playing a game, the reel starts rotating when a player inserts a medal (or bet operation) or starts a game every time the game is played, and the reel stops rotating when a stop operation is performed by the player. . And a privilege is provided to a player according to the stop symbol visually recognized through the display window part after the stop.

  In the slot machine as described above, each reel and each drive motor of each reel are mounted on a base body to provide the reel device as a circulating body unit. A configuration that enables replacement is known. In this case, the housing is provided with a support member, and the orbiting body unit is received from below by the support member in a mounted state on the housing.

  Here, when the circulating body unit is provided as described above, the circulating body unit needs to be supported in a stable state by the housing. However, when the support member as described above is enlarged in order to stabilize the support, the space in the housing is reduced accordingly.

<Feature C group>
Feature C1. It is supported by the support body (housing 11) so that it can be opened and closed, and when the locking means (the lock receiving member 18 and the locking device 23) are in the locked state in the closed state, the opening direction is achieved. An opening / closing body (front door 21) that prevents movement of
The locking means is
Engagement receiving means (locking receiving plate portion 19) provided on one of the support and the opening / closing body;
Engagement means (locking unit 442) provided on the other of the support body and the opening / closing body and configured to be in the locked state by an engagement relationship with the engagement receiving means;
An external operation means (key cylinder 411) having an operation unit for performing an unlocking operation from the front side of the gaming machine;
It moves along with the unlocking operation for the external operation means, and moves the follow-up target that is one of the engagement receiving means and the engagement means, so that the engagement means and the engagement receiving means are moved. Interlocking means (unlocking interlocking rod 441) for releasing the locked state by releasing the engagement relationship;
With
A gaming machine characterized in that when the engagement relationship is released and the opening / closing body can be moved in the opening direction, the tracking target needs to be displaced in a plurality of directions.

  According to the feature C1, it is necessary to displace the tracking target side with the interlocking means among the engaging means and the engagement receiving means in a plurality of directions even if the locked state is to be released without performing the unlocking operation with respect to the external operating means. It is difficult to perform unauthorized unlocking operations. Therefore, it becomes difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation of the opening / closing body.

Feature C2. The interlocking means is configured to be displaced in a predetermined vertical direction along with the unlocking operation,
The gaming machine according to Feature C1, wherein the displacement in the plurality of directions includes the predetermined vertical displacement and a displacement in a direction different from the predetermined vertical displacement.

  According to the feature C2, in the configuration in which the tracking target needs to be displaced in a plurality of directions in order to release the locked state, the interlocking unit is a direction in which the interlocking unit is displaced along with the unlocking operation as one direction of the plurality of directions. A predetermined vertical direction is included. As a result, in the configuration in which the locking state is released by following the interlocking means, it is possible to achieve an excellent effect as described in the feature C1 while simplifying the configuration.

  Feature C3. The gaming machine according to C1 or C2, wherein the displacement in the plurality of directions includes a displacement in a first direction and a displacement in a second direction intersecting the first direction. .

  According to the feature C3, even if it is attempted to release the locked state without performing the unlocking operation on the external operation means, it is necessary to displace the tracking target in a plurality of directions intersecting each other. It's getting harder. Therefore, it becomes difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation of the opening / closing body.

Feature C4. The opening / closing body is configured to contact the support body from the front in a closed state,
The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C3, wherein the displacement in the plurality of directions includes a displacement in a direction including a front-rear direction component.

  According to the feature C4, since the opening / closing body is in contact with the support body from the front in the closed state, when the lock state is to be illegally released, the opening / closing body is not against the boundary between the opening / closing body and the support body. It is necessary to insert a fraud jig from the side. In this case, since the displacement direction of the tracking target for releasing the locked state includes a longitudinal displacement, in order to release the locked state illegally, a fraudulent jig inserted from the side must be moved forward. It is necessary to displace in the direction or the backward direction, and this operation is difficult to perform. Therefore, it becomes difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation of the opening / closing body.

  Feature C5. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C3, wherein the displacement in the plurality of directions includes a displacement in a direction including a component directed forward of the gaming machine.

  According to the feature C5, in order to release the locked state illegally, it is necessary to displace the fraud jig inserted from the front of the gaming machine to the front of the gaming machine, and this operation is difficult to perform. Therefore, it becomes difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation of the opening / closing body.

Feature C6. The following target is
A first displacement portion (a metal fitting 443) that is displaced in at least a first direction when releasing the engagement relationship;
A second displacement portion (regulator fitting 444) that is provided as a separate member from the first displacement portion and is displaced in at least the second direction when releasing the engagement relationship;
The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C5, comprising:

  According to the feature C6, since the first displacement portion and the second displacement portion are provided as separate members, it is difficult to perform an unauthorized unlocking operation by requiring displacement in a plurality of directions. Can be simplified.

Feature C7. The opening / closing body is configured to contact the support body from the front in a closed state,
The interlocking means is configured to be displaced in a predetermined vertical direction along with the unlocking operation,
In the locked state, the first displacing portion is a portion that is opposed to a non-following target that is not the tracking target among the engagement receiving unit and the engaging unit from a specific direction that is one of the front and rear directions. (The flange portion 453) is configured to prevent the opening and closing body from moving in the opening direction by facing the non-following target from the specific direction,
The second displacement portion has a portion (regulating portion 463) facing the non-following target from the reverse direction of the predetermined vertical direction in the locked state.
The first direction is the predetermined vertical direction,
The gaming machine according to Feature C6, wherein the second direction is a direction including a component in a direction opposite to the specific direction.

  According to the feature C7, the movement of the opening / closing body in the opening direction in the locked state is prevented by the first displacement portion, and the first displacement portion is prevented from being displaced to the side that releases the locked state by the second displacement portion. Is done. In this case, since the direction facing the non-following target is different between the first displacement portion and the second displacement portion, in order to release the locked state, the first displacement portion and the second displacement portion are in directions corresponding to each other. Need to be displaced. Therefore, it becomes difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation of the opening / closing body.

  Further, in a configuration in which the follow target needs to be displaced in a plurality of directions in order to release the locked state, the direction of the first displacement portion is a direction in which the interlocking unit is displaced in accordance with the unlocking operation. As a result, in the configuration in which the locking state is released by following the interlocking means, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects as described above while simplifying the configuration.

  In addition, since the opening / closing body is configured to abut against the support body from the front in the closed state, it is illegal from the side to the boundary between the opening / closing body and the support body when attempting to release the locked state illegally. It is necessary to insert a jig. In this case, since the second displacement portion is configured to be displaced in the front-rear direction, it is necessary to displace the fraud jig inserted from the side in the forward or backward direction in order to release the locked state illegally. Yes, this operation is difficult to perform. Therefore, it becomes difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation of the opening / closing body.

Feature C8. The first displacement portion has a groove portion (groove groove portion 452) that is opened in a direction opposite to the predetermined vertical direction and into which a part of the non-following target enters in the locked state.
The second displacement portion is present in a direction opposite to the predetermined vertical direction with respect to the first displacement portion, and faces the groove portion in the locked state. Game machines.

  According to the feature C8, even if an illegal jig such as a piano wire is caught in the groove portion of the first displacement portion, the second displacement portion exists so as to face the groove portion, so that the hooking action is performed. It's getting harder.

  Feature C9. The game machine according to C7 or C8, wherein the second displacement portion is displaced in the predetermined vertical direction together with the first displacement portion when the engagement relationship is released.

  According to the feature C9, since not only the first displacement portion but also the second displacement portion is configured to move following the moving direction of the interlocking means, the engagement relationship is released while following the movement of the interlocking means. It becomes easy to design a configuration for performing the above.

  Feature C10. The first displacement part and the second displacement part are configured to be able to be displaced in the predetermined vertical direction even in a situation where the interlocking means is disposed at a position in the locked state. When the displacement is performed, the second displacement portion is reverse to the predetermined vertical direction before the state where the first displacement portion faces the non-following target from the specific direction is released. The gaming machine according to Feature C9, wherein the gaming machine is configured to abut against the non-following target.

  According to the feature C10, even if an external force is directly applied to the first displacement portion and the second displacement portion using a fraudulent jig, the interlocking unit can be prevented from moving. Even if an external force is directly applied to the first displacement portion and the second displacement portion, the second displacement portion is released before the state where the first displacement portion is opposed to the non-following target from the specific direction is released. Will come into contact with the non-following target from the reverse direction of the predetermined vertical direction. As a result, it is necessary to apply an external force in a plurality of directions at the time of fraud, and it is possible to make it difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation.

Feature C11. The first displacement part is displaced in the predetermined vertical direction by following the movement of the interlocking means, and the second displacement part is in a direction opposite to the specific direction by following the movement of the interlocking means. It is a structure that is displaced in the direction including the component
At least one of the first displacement portion and the second displacement portion corresponds to itself even if the other is displaced in the corresponding direction in a situation where the interlocking means is disposed at the position in the locked state. The gaming machine according to Feature C10, wherein the gaming machine is configured not to be displaced in a direction.

  According to the feature C11, it is necessary to apply an external force in a plurality of directions at the time of fraud, and it is possible to make it difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation.

Feature C12. The locking means has support means (base frame 401) for supporting the interlocking means,
The interlocking means has a plate shape,
The game according to Feature C10 or C11, wherein the support means has a facing portion (base end side standing wall portion 404) that faces substantially the entire predetermined plate surface of the interlocking means. Machine.

  According to the feature C12, it is difficult to directly apply an external force to the interlocking means. Then, in the case of fraud, it is necessary to apply external force directly to the first displacement portion and the second displacement portion. However, by providing the configuration of the feature C10, the external force is directly applied to the first displacement portion and the second displacement portion. Even if added, it is difficult to release the locked state. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation.

  Feature C13. The second displacement part is supported so as to be rotatable, and is displaced at least in the direction opposite to the specific direction when releasing the engagement relationship. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the feature C13, the design of the configuration for displacing the second displacement portion in the front-rear direction by following the displacement of the interlocking unit in the vertical direction can be facilitated.

  Feature C14. The gaming machine according to Feature C13, wherein the rotation shaft (the shaft member 445) of the second displacement portion is present at a position spaced apart in the vertical direction with respect to the tip of the second displacement portion. .

  According to the feature C14, the initial displacement direction of the second displacement portion when the locked state is released can be set to the front-rear direction. As a result, it is possible to smoothly release the state facing the non-following target during regular unlocking while making it difficult to displace the second displacement portion in the event of fraud.

Feature C15. The first displacement portion has a groove portion (groove groove portion 452) that is opened in a direction opposite to the predetermined vertical direction and into which a part of the non-following target enters in the locked state.
The second displacement portion is present in a direction opposite to the predetermined longitudinal direction with respect to the first displacement portion, and faces the groove portion in the locked state,
The gaming machine according to Feature C14, wherein the rotation axis of the second displacement portion is provided in a portion (the heel base portion 451) in which the groove portion is generated in the first displacement portion.

  According to the feature C15, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects as described above while simplifying the configuration.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. It is supported by the support body (housing 11) so that it can be opened and closed, and when the locking means (the lock receiving member 18 and the locking device 23) are in the locked state in the closed state, the opening direction is achieved. An opening / closing body (front door 21) that prevents movement of
The locking means is
Engagement receiving means (locking receiving plate portion 19) provided on one of the support and the opening / closing body;
Engagement means (locking unit 442) provided on the other of the support body and the opening / closing body and configured to be in the locked state by an engagement relationship with the engagement receiving means;
An external operation means (key cylinder 411) having an operation unit for performing an unlocking operation from the front side of the gaming machine;
It moves along with the unlocking operation for the external operation means, and moves the follow-up target that is one of the engagement receiving means and the engagement means, so that the engagement means and the engagement receiving means are moved. Interlocking means (unlocking interlocking rod 441) for releasing the locked state by releasing the engagement relationship;
With
The follow-up object can be displaced in a direction in which the engagement relationship is released even in a situation where the interlocking unit is disposed at a position in the locked state, and when the displacement is performed, A gaming machine having a structure in which displacement in this direction is prevented before the engagement relationship is released.

  According to the feature D1, even when an external force is directly applied to the tracking target using the fraudulent jig, the interlocking unit can be prevented from moving in response thereto. Even if an external force is directly applied to the tracking target, the tracking target is prevented from being displaced before the engagement relationship is released. This makes it difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation.

Feature D2. The locking means has support means (base frame 401) for supporting the interlocking means,
The interlocking means has a plate shape,
The gaming machine according to Feature D1, wherein the support means includes a facing portion (base-end-side standing wall portion 404) that faces substantially the entire predetermined plate surface of the interlocking means.

  According to the feature D2, it is difficult to apply an external force directly to the interlocking means. Then, in the case of fraud, it is necessary to apply an external force directly to the tracking target. However, the configuration of the feature D1 makes it difficult to release the locked state even if the external force is directly applied to the tracking target. . Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation.

Feature D3. The following target is
A first displacement portion (a metal fitting 443) that needs to be displaced when releasing the engagement relationship;
A second displacement part (regulator fitting 444) that is provided as a separate member from the first displacement part and that needs to be displaced when releasing the engagement relationship;
With
The first displacement part and the second displacement part are configured to displace by following the movement of the interlocking means,
At least one of the first displacement portion and the second displacement portion is configured not to displace itself even if the other is displaced in a situation where the interlocking means is disposed at the position in the locked state. The gaming machine according to Feature D1 or D2, characterized in that.

  According to the feature D3, it is necessary to individually apply an external force to each of the first displacement portion and the second displacement portion in the case of fraud, and it is possible to make it difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation.

Feature D4. The opening / closing body is configured to contact the support body from the front in a closed state,
The interlocking means is configured to be displaced in a predetermined vertical direction along with the unlocking operation,
In the locked state, the first displacing portion is a portion that is opposed to a non-following target that is not the tracking target among the engagement receiving unit and the engaging unit from a specific direction that is one of the front and rear directions. (The flange portion 453), and the portion is opposed to the non-following target from the specific direction, whereby the movement of the opening / closing body in the opening direction is prevented, and the When releasing the engagement relationship, the displacement is at least in the predetermined vertical direction,
The second displacement portion has a portion (regulating portion 463) facing the non-following target from the reverse direction of the predetermined vertical direction in the locked state and releases the engagement relationship. In the case of causing the displacement in a direction including at least a component in the reverse direction with respect to the specific direction,
The first displacement part and the second displacement part are configured to be able to be displaced in the predetermined vertical direction even in a situation where the interlocking means is disposed at a position in the locked state. When the displacement is performed, the second displacement portion is reverse to the predetermined vertical direction before the state where the first displacement portion faces the non-following target from the specific direction is released. The gaming machine according to Feature D3, wherein the gaming machine is configured to abut against the non-following target.

  According to the feature D4, the movement of the opening / closing body in the opening direction in the locked state is prevented by the first displacement portion, and the first displacement portion is prevented from being displaced to the side that releases the locked state by the second displacement portion. Is done. In this case, since the direction facing the non-following target is different between the first displacement portion and the second displacement portion, in order to release the locked state, the first displacement portion and the second displacement portion are in directions corresponding to each other. Need to be displaced. Therefore, it becomes difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation of the opening / closing body.

  Further, in a configuration in which the follow target needs to be displaced in a plurality of directions in order to release the locked state, the direction of the first displacement portion is a direction in which the interlocking unit is displaced in accordance with the unlocking operation. As a result, in the configuration in which the locking state is released by following the interlocking means, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects as described above while simplifying the configuration.

  In addition, since the opening / closing body is configured to abut against the support body from the front in the closed state, it is illegal from the side to the boundary between the opening / closing body and the support body when attempting to release the locked state illegally. It is necessary to insert a jig. In this case, since the second displacement portion is configured to be displaced in the front-rear direction, it is necessary to displace the fraud jig inserted from the side in the forward or backward direction in order to release the locked state illegally. Yes, this operation is difficult to perform. Therefore, it becomes difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation of the opening / closing body.

Feature D5. The first displacement portion has a groove portion (groove groove portion 452) that is opened in a direction opposite to the predetermined vertical direction and into which a part of the non-following target enters in the locked state.
The second displacement portion exists in a direction opposite to the predetermined vertical direction with respect to the first displacement portion, and faces the groove portion in the locked state. Game machines.

  According to the feature D5, even if an illegal jig such as a piano wire is caught in the groove portion of the first displacement portion, the second displacement portion exists so as to face the groove portion. It's getting harder.

  Feature D6. The gaming machine according to D4 or D5, wherein the second displacement portion is displaced in the predetermined vertical direction together with the first displacement portion when the engagement relationship is released.

  According to the feature D6, since not only the first displacement part but also the second displacement part is configured to move following the moving direction of the interlocking means, the engagement relationship is released while following the movement of the interlocking means. It becomes easy to design a configuration for performing the above.

<Feature E group>
Feature E1. It is supported by the support (housing 11) so that it can be opened and closed, and comes into contact with the support from the front in a state of being closed by the support, and the locking means (lock receiving member 18, locking device) 23) provided with an opening / closing body (front door 21) that is prevented from moving in the opening direction by being locked.
The locking means is
Engagement receiving means (locking receiving plate portion 19) provided on one of the support and the opening / closing body;
Engagement means (locking unit 442) provided on the other of the support body and the opening / closing body and configured to be in the locked state by an engagement relationship with the engagement receiving means;
An external operation means (key cylinder 411) having an operation unit for performing an unlocking operation from the front side of the gaming machine;
It moves along with the unlocking operation for the external operation means, and moves the follow-up target that is one of the engagement receiving means and the engagement means, so that the engagement means and the engagement receiving means are moved. Interlocking means (unlocking interlocking rod 441) for releasing the locked state by releasing the engagement relationship;
With
The follow-up target includes a specific displacement portion (restriction bracket 444) that requires displacement in a direction including a front-rear direction component when releasing the engagement relationship and allowing the opening / closing body to move in the opening direction. A gaming machine characterized by having.

  According to the feature E1, since the opening / closing body is in contact with the support body from the front in the closed state, when attempting to release the locked state illegally, the opening / closing body and the support body It is necessary to insert a fraud jig from the side. In this case, since the displacement direction of the tracking target for releasing the locked state includes a longitudinal displacement, in order to release the locked state illegally, a fraudulent jig inserted from the side must be moved forward. It is necessary to displace in the direction or the backward direction, and this operation is difficult to perform. Therefore, it becomes difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation of the opening / closing body.

  Feature E2. The specific displacement portion needs to be displaced in a direction including a component toward the front of the gaming machine when releasing the engagement relationship and allowing the opening / closing body to move in the opening direction. The gaming machine according to Feature E1, which is characterized.

  According to the feature E2, in order to release the locked state illegally, it is necessary to displace the fraud jig inserted from the front of the gaming machine to the front of the gaming machine, and this operation is difficult to perform. Therefore, it becomes difficult to perform an unauthorized opening operation of the opening / closing body.

Feature E3. The interlocking means is configured to be displaced in a predetermined vertical direction along with the unlocking operation,
The specific displacement portion is rotatably supported, and thus requires a displacement in a direction including a front-rear direction component when the engagement relationship is released. E1 Or the gaming machine described in E2.

  According to the feature E3, the design of the configuration for displacing the specific displacement portion in the front-rear direction by following the longitudinal displacement of the interlocking means can be facilitated.

  Feature E4. The gaming machine according to Feature E3, wherein the rotation shaft (the shaft member 445) of the specific displacement portion is present at a position that is vertically separated from the tip of the specific displacement portion.

  According to the feature E4, the initial displacement direction of the specific displacement portion when releasing the locked state can be set to the front-rear direction. This makes it possible to smoothly release the state facing the non-following target during regular unlocking while making it difficult to displace the specific displacement portion in the event of fraud.

Feature E5. In the locked state, the follow target has a portion that is opposed to a non-follow target that is not the follow target among the engagement receiving means and the engagement means from a specific direction that is one of the front and rear directions. And a predetermined displacement portion (a metal fitting 443) that prevents the opening / closing body from moving in the opening direction by facing the non-following object from the specific direction. ,
The predetermined displacement portion has a groove portion (groove groove portion 452) that is opened in a direction opposite to the predetermined vertical direction and into which a part of the non-following target enters in the locked state.
The specific displacement portion is present in a direction opposite to the predetermined vertical direction with respect to the predetermined displacement portion, and faces the groove portion in the locked state.
The gaming machine according to Feature E4, wherein the rotation shaft of the specific displacement portion is provided in a portion (an heel base portion 451) in which the groove portion is generated in the predetermined displacement portion.

  According to the feature E5, even if an attempt is made to hook a fraudulent jig such as a piano wire in the groove portion of the predetermined displacement portion, the specific displacement portion exists so as to face the groove portion, so that the hooking action is difficult to be performed. It has become. In this case, since the rotation shaft of the specific displacement portion is provided at a portion where the groove portion is formed in the predetermined displacement portion, it is possible to achieve excellent effects as described above while simplifying the configuration. It becomes possible.

  The inventions of the above-mentioned feature C group, feature D group and feature E group are effective for the following problems.

  Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as gaming machines, and these gaming machines have a structure in which an opening / closing body is supported in a state that can be opened / closed by a support body. Is opened. In addition, a locking device is provided, and the locking device is unlocked by the unlocking operation using the unlocking key owned by the manager of the game hall or the like, and the opening / closing member is opened.

  For example, in the case of a slot machine, a housing in which a reel device and a control device are mounted is provided as a support body, and a front door that is attached to the front side of the housing so as to be opened and closed is provided as an opening / closing body. When the front door is closed, the locking device is locked, so that the movement of the front door in the opening direction is prevented, and the unlocking operation is performed on the locking device so that the locking device is unlocked. Thus, the front door can be moved in the opening direction.

  However, even in the configuration in which the locking device is provided as described above, the locking device can be illegally inserted into the back side of the open / closed body in the closed state by, for example, using a wire or the like. The act of performing the unlocking operation of is illegal.

<Feature F group>
Feature F1. A front door (front door 21) supported to be openable and closable on a support (housing 11);
A rotating body (reels 122L to 122R) with a plurality of kinds of patterns in the circumferential direction;
A display window portion (display window portion 27) that allows the design attached to the circuit body to be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine;
Production execution means (informing light emitting substrate 212, production light emitting substrate 213, peripheral side light emitting substrate 233, display device 242) capable of executing a predetermined production;
With
The front door is
A door base (front base unit 191) having a transparent panel (window panel portion 201);
A unit base (frame) that is provided so as to be removable from the door base without requiring destruction of at least the door base and has an opening (lower opening 225) that forms the display window portion together with the panel by overlapping the panel. Shaped base 211),
With
The panel has a surrounding body facing region (lower panel portion 208) facing the opening from the front,
The circling body-facing region is formed wider than the opening,
The production in the production execution means is visible from the front of the gaming machine through the door base,
The effect execution means is mounted on the unit base, while the circulating body is not mounted on the unit base.

  According to the feature F1, since the display window is formed by the panel formed on the door base and the opening formed on the unit base, the size of the display window is changed when changing the model. However, it is only necessary to change the unit base, and the door base can be used as it is. Thereby, reusability can be improved.

  In addition, the unit base is equipped with the effect execution means, but the circling body is not mounted. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the weight of the unit including the unit base, and it is possible to improve the workability of the replacement work of the unit.

  Feature F2. The gaming machine according to Feature F1, wherein at least a part of the effect executing means is present in a region facing the surrounding body facing region in the unit base.

  According to the feature F2, the configuration for enhancing the versatility in the configuration capable of coping with increasing the size of the display window portion when changing the model by forming the orbiting body facing region wider than the opening portion. It is possible to provide an effect execution means by using. Thereby, it becomes possible to effectively utilize the configuration for enhancing versatility.

Feature F3. As the effect execution means, a display means (display device 242) having a display unit (display surface 242a) that enables a predetermined display effect is provided,
The display means is provided above the circuit body,
The panel has a display unit facing region (upper panel unit 207) facing the display unit from the front.
The gaming machine according to Feature F1 or F2, wherein the display unit facing region is formed wider than the display unit.

  According to the feature F3, since the display unit facing area is formed wider than the display unit, it is possible to cope with increasing the size of the display unit when changing the model. Therefore, the versatility of the door base can be improved.

Feature F4. A movable object unit (movable object unit 252) that enables execution of production by operating the movable object (movable object 253),
The game machine according to Feature F3, wherein the movable object unit is mounted on the unit base so as to be visible through the display unit facing region.

  According to the feature F4, the configuration for increasing the versatility in the configuration capable of coping with increasing the size of the display unit when changing the model because the display unit facing area is formed wider than the display unit. It becomes possible to provide a movable object unit by using. Thereby, it becomes possible to effectively utilize the configuration for enhancing versatility.

Feature F5. The front door includes a vertically long locking body (locking device 23) that prevents the front door from moving in the opening direction by being locked when the front door is closed.
The game according to any one of features F1 to F4, wherein the unit base is provided on the back side of the door base and is sandwiched between the door base and the locking body in the front-rear direction. Machine.

  According to the feature F5, it is possible to support the unit base in a stable state with respect to the door base using the locking body.

Feature F6. The front door includes a vertically long support portion forming body (door-side support member 22) that generates a support portion that is supported by the support body so as to be opened and closed.
The unit base is provided on the back side of the door base, and is sandwiched back and forth by the door base and the support location forming body, according to any one of the features F1 to F5, Game machines.

  According to the feature F6, it is possible to support the unit base in a stable state with respect to the door base using the support location forming body.

Feature F7. The support is a housing (housing 11) that is opened forward;
The front door is supported to be openable and closable on the front side of the housing,
A plurality of the circulating bodies are provided as a circulating body unit (reel unit 101) by being mounted on the unit main body (mounting base body 102).
The gaming machine according to any one of features F1 to F6, wherein the circling body unit is mounted on the housing.

  According to the feature F7, since the orbiting body unit is mounted on the housing, the weight of the unit including the unit base can be reduced. In addition, since the orbiting body is mounted on the housing as the orbiting body unit, the workability when exchanging the orbiting body is improved without mounting the orbiting body on the unit base.

Feature F8. As the production execution means,
Display means (display device 242) having a display unit (display surface 242a) that enables a predetermined display effect;
Light emitting means (notification light emitting substrate 212, effect light emitting substrate 213, peripheral side light emitting substrate 233) that enables a predetermined light emitting effect;
With
The gaming machine according to any one of features F1 to F7, wherein the display unit and the light emitting unit are mounted on the unit base.

  According to the feature F8, the replacement work at the time of model change can be facilitated.

  The feature F group invention is effective for the following problems.

  A slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, includes a housing in which a reel device and a control device are mounted, and a front door that is attached to the front side of the housing so as to be opened and closed. The front door is formed with a display window portion that allows the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reel to be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine, and further includes a medal insertion device, a start lever, a stop button, and the like.

  When playing a game, the reel starts rotating when a player inserts a medal (or bet operation) or starts a game every time the game is played, and the reel stops rotating when a stop operation is performed by the player. . And a privilege is provided to a player according to the stop symbol visually recognized through the display window part after the stop.

  In the slot machines as described above, in recent years, the cycle of changing the model of a gaming machine has become shorter, and accordingly, it is necessary to improve reusability. As a countermeasure, for example, a reel unit and a control device are mounted on a base body to form a display unit, and the front door is divided into upper and lower parts so that the upper door and the display unit can be replaced together. It has been known. In this case, when changing the model, it is possible to reuse other parts by replacing only the upper door and the display unit.

  Here, it is preferable that the reusability is high, and there is still room for improvement in the conventional configuration. On the other hand, if the weight of the replacement unit as described above is too large, there is a concern that the workability at the time of changing the model will deteriorate.

  Note that the problem is not limited to the slot machine, but also occurs in other gaming machines in which the circulating body is visible through the display window provided in the front door.

<Feature G group>
Feature G1. A housing (housing 11) opened in front of the gaming machine;
A front door (front door 21) supported to be openable and closable on the front side of the housing;
A rotating body (reels 122L to 122R) provided in the casing and provided with a plurality of patterns in the circumferential direction;
A main control device (main control device 41) that is provided in the housing, executes a lottery process for determining whether or not to give a bonus to a player, and executes a stop control of the circuit body according to the result of the lottery process. )When,
A display window part (display window part 27) that is provided on the front door and that allows the pattern attached to the circulating body to be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine;
A display device (display device 242) provided on the front door and having a display unit (display surface 242a) capable of executing a predetermined display effect;
A display control device (display control device 245) for controlling display of the display device;
With
The main control device is installed at a position above the circuit body in the back plate portion (back plate portion 13) of the housing,
The display device is installed on the front door so that the display unit exists above the display window unit,
Since the display control device is mounted on the rear side of the display device, the display control device is integrated with the front door so as to face the main control device from the front of the gaming machine, and the display control device The game machine is characterized in that the surface facing the main control device is installed so as to exist behind the center in the front-rear direction of the circulating body in the space above the circulating body in the housing.

  According to the feature G1, since the main control device is installed on the back plate of the housing, the main control device exists at a position far from the front opening of the housing, and through the boundary between the housing and the front door. It is difficult to perform an act of trying to cheat the main control device by inserting a cheating tool.

  In this case, when the front door is closed, the display control device faces the main control device from the front, and the facing surface of the display control device is located above the center of the circuit body in the front-rear direction of the circuit body. There is also behind. As a result, the display control device is present at a position close to the main control device. Even if the fraud jig is inserted into the main control device, the main control using the fraud jig is performed. It is difficult for the device to cheat. Moreover, since it is the structure which suppresses the said fraudulent act using the display control apparatus provided in the front door, it becomes possible to heighten the fraud suppression effect, aiming at the simplification of a structure.

Feature G2. The main control device includes a main control board (main control board 42) on which control elements (CPU 43 and ROM 44) for executing control are mounted on a predetermined plate surface, and a board box ( A board box 46), and a front side wall portion facing the predetermined plate surface in the board box is disposed so as to face the gaming machine front,
The gaming machine according to Feature G1, wherein the display control device is installed such that a region facing the control element in the front side wall portion faces the facing surface of the display control device. .

  According to the feature G2, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an illegal act on the control element using the display control device provided on the front door.

Feature G3. A main side connector portion (connector portions 262a to 262c) used for the main control device to make electrical connection with other devices is provided on the wall portion having a surface facing the front of the gaming machine in the main control device. Have
The gaming machine according to Feature G1 or G2, wherein the display control device is installed such that the main-side connector portion faces the facing surface of the display control device.

  According to the feature G3, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an illegal act on the main-side connector using the display control device provided on the front door.

Feature G4. A predetermined one side of the main control device is located outside a region facing the facing surface of the display control device;
A structure (coupling structure 48, support unit 51) that restricts separation of a plurality of case bodies in a board box that houses the main control board in the main control apparatus exists on the predetermined one side. The gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G3.

  In the case of a configuration in which the display control device faces only a part of the front surface of the main control device, an illegal act using an area where the display control device does not face the front surface of the main control device is assumed. On the other hand, according to the feature G4, a structure that restricts separation of the plurality of case bodies in the substrate box is provided on the predetermined side that does not face the display control device in the main control device. Trying to cheat the main control board through one side makes it difficult to do so.

Feature G5. A board device (relay board unit 104) is provided at a position above the circuit body and below the main controller in the housing.
The board device has a specific connector part (relay side connector part 263b) for electrical connection,
The specific connector portion is provided to perform electrical connection work from above the board device,
Any one of the characteristics G1 to G4, wherein the main control device does not enter the space above the specific connector portion, and the display control device enters the space above the specific connector portion. The gaming machine described.

  According to the feature G5, the main control device does not enter the space above the specific connector portion, and the display control device enters the space above the specific connector portion, so that the front door is closed. When the front door is opened while the display control device is arranged at a position close to the main control device, it is possible to easily perform the electrical connection work of the specific connector portion.

  Feature G6. The gaming machine according to Feature G5, wherein the board device is a relay board device that relays an electrical connection between the main control device and another device.

  According to the feature G6, it is possible to make it difficult for the display control device to perform an illegal act on the specific connector portion of the relay board device.

Feature G7. The front door has a door base (front base unit 191) having a panel (window panel part 201) for forming the display window part,
The display device and the display control device are mounted on the door base,
A movable object unit (movable object unit 252) that enables execution of production by operating the movable object (movable object 253),
The gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G6, wherein the movable object unit is mounted between a front surface portion of the door base and the display control device.

  According to the feature G7, the movable object unit can be mounted using a configuration in which the display control device is brought close to the main control device.

  The invention of the feature group G is effective for the following problems.

  A slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, includes a housing on which a reel device and a main control device are mounted, and a front door that is attached to the front side of the housing so as to be opened and closed. The front door is formed with a display window portion that allows the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reel to be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine, and further includes a medal insertion device, a start lever, a stop button, and the like.

  When playing a game, the reel starts rotating when a player inserts a medal (or bet operation) or starts a game every time the game is played, and the reel stops rotating when a stop operation is performed by the player. . And a privilege is provided to a player according to the stop symbol visually recognized through the display window part after the stop.

  In the slot machine as described above, an act of attempting to gain profits illegally by improperly performing the main control device is assumed. On the other hand, for example, by attaching the main control device to the back plate of the housing, the main control device is kept away from the front opening of the housing so that fraud to the main control device is difficult to be performed. Yes.

  However, even when the main control device is mounted on the back plate as described above, fraud with respect to the main control device has still occurred, and further measures are required.

<Feature H group>
Feature H1. A rotating body (reels 122L to 122R) with a plurality of kinds of patterns in the circumferential direction;
A display window portion (display window portion 27) provided on the front surface portion of the gaming machine (front door 21) and allowing the design attached to the circulating body to be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine;
A start operating means (start lever device 301) that is provided below the display window in the front portion of the gaming machine and is operated to start the circulation of the circuit body, and is operated to stop the circuit of the circuit body. An operation region (operation region 24) provided with stop operation means (stop device 321).
A decorative panel portion (decoration panel portion 26) provided below the operation area and provided with a decoration in the front portion of the gaming machine;
With
A gaming machine, wherein a speaker device (speaker device 352) is provided between the display window portion and the decorative panel portion.

  According to the feature H1, it is possible to apply sound pressure to the hand of the player operating the operation area. Thereby, the sound output from the speaker device can be used not only as an effect through hearing but also as an effect through touch. Therefore, it is possible to suitably perform an effect using the speaker device.

Feature H2. A speaker hole (speaker hole 356) for propagating the sound output from the speaker device to the front of the gaming machine is formed on the front surface of the gaming machine,
The gaming machine according to Feature H1, wherein a rear facing wall portion (mounting region 284) facing the speaker device from the rear side is provided on the rear side of the front portion of the gaming machine.

  In the configuration in which the speaker hole is formed in the front portion of the gaming machine, there is a concern that the fraudulent jig may be inserted into the gaming machine from the speaker hole. In particular, the position between the display window part and the decorative panel part is a natural position that the player's hand exists, so even if a fraudulent jig is inserted through the speaker hole, Hard to find it. On the other hand, according to the feature H2, since the rear facing wall portion facing the speaker device from the rear is provided on the back side of the front portion of the gaming machine, the fraudulent jig is provided through the speaker hole portion. Even if is inserted, it becomes possible to prevent further intrusion of the fraud jig by the rear facing wall portion. Therefore, it is possible to provide a speaker device around the operation area while suppressing fraud.

Feature H3. A speaker hole (speaker hole 356) for propagating the sound output from the speaker device to the front of the gaming machine is formed in the front portion of the gaming machine, and housing the speaker device A space (accommodating space 357) is formed,
The gaming machine according to feature H1 or H2, wherein the housing space is partitioned so as not to communicate with the internal space (housing space 391) of the decorative panel portion.

  In the configuration in which the speaker hole is formed around the operation area, there is a concern that a liquid such as a drink may be poured from the speaker hole into the gaming machine. On the other hand, according to the feature H3, since the housing space of the speaker device is partitioned so as not to communicate with the internal space of the decorative panel portion, even if liquid is poured through the speaker hole portion. The liquid can be prevented from entering the interior space of the decorative panel portion.

  Feature H4. It has a structure (partition wall 383) that allows the liquid that has entered the housing space to escape to the outside of the housing space while restricting the liquid from entering the interior space of the decorative panel portion. A gaming machine according to H3.

  According to the feature H4, it is possible to discharge the liquid poured from the speaker hole portion to the outside of the housing space of the speaker device while suppressing the liquid from entering the interior space of the decorative panel portion. .

Feature H5. A speaker hole (speaker hole 356) for propagating the sound output from the speaker device to the front of the gaming machine is formed in the front portion of the gaming machine, and housing the speaker device A space (accommodating space 357) is formed,
The storage space is positioned above a predetermined electrical device (checkout button 381) and is partitioned so as not to communicate with a space (storage space 382) in which the predetermined electrical device is mounted. The gaming machine according to any one of features H1 to H4.

  In the configuration in which the speaker hole is formed around the operation area, there is a concern that a liquid such as a drink may be poured from the speaker hole into the gaming machine. On the other hand, according to the feature H5, since the housing space of the speaker device is partitioned so as not to communicate with the space in which the predetermined electric device is mounted, liquid is poured through the speaker hole. Even so, it is possible to prevent the liquid from entering the predetermined electrical device side.

  Feature H6. There is a structure (lower side wall portion 392, upper side wall portion 393) that allows the liquid that has entered the housing space to escape to the outside of the housing space while restricting the liquid from entering the space in which the predetermined electrical device is mounted. The gaming machine according to Feature H5, wherein:

  According to the feature H6, the liquid poured from the speaker hole can be discharged to the outside of the housing space of the speaker device while suppressing the liquid from entering the space where the predetermined electrical device is mounted. It becomes possible.

  Feature H7. The gaming machine according to any one of features H1 to H6, wherein the speaker device is provided on a side of the start operation means.

  According to the feature H7, it is possible to apply sound pressure to the hand of the player who is operating the starting operation means.

Feature H8. Lottery means (function to execute the process of step S14 in the CPU 43) for executing the lottery process when the start operation means is operated;
When the pattern corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means stops at an effective position visible through the display window portion, privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player (the processing of steps S17 and S18 in the CPU 43 is executed) Function, hopper device 32),
Sound output control means for outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker device provided on the side of the starting operation means when the specified combination is won in the lottery process (function to execute the process of step S15 in the CPU 43) Display control device 245),
The gaming machine according to Feature H7, comprising:

  According to the feature H8, it is possible to notify that a specific combination has been won in the lottery process by applying sound pressure to the hand of the player who is operating the starting operation means.

Feature H9. The operation area includes a betting means (a throwing member 361) for a player to bet a game medium,
The circuit body is configured to start laps based on a bet of a predetermined number of game media using the betting unit and the start operation unit being operated.
The gaming machine according to any one of features H1 to H8, wherein the speaker device is provided below the betting means.

  According to the feature H9, it is possible to apply sound pressure to the hand of a player who is performing a betting operation on a game medium using the betting means.

Feature H10. Lottery means (function to execute the process of step S14 in the CPU 43) for executing the lottery process when the start operation means is operated;
When the pattern corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means stops at an effective position visible through the display window portion, privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player (the processing of steps S17 and S18 in the CPU 43 is executed) Function, hopper device 32),
With
The lottery means of the lottery means include a specific bonus (big bonus role that the winning state is carried over to the next game round even if the corresponding pattern does not stop at the valid position in the winning game round. , Regular bonus role)
A sound for outputting a predetermined sound from a speaker device provided below the betting means when a game medium is bet by the betting means in a state where the state won for the specific combination is carried over The gaming machine according to Feature H9, comprising output control means (a function of executing the processing of Step S12 in the CPU 43, the display control device 245).

  According to the feature H10, the fact that the specific combination is won in the lottery process can be notified by applying sound pressure to the hand of the player who is performing the betting operation of the game medium using the betting means. It becomes possible.

  The invention of the feature H group is effective for the following problems.

  A slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, includes a housing on which a reel device and a main control device are mounted, and a front door that is attached to the front side of the housing so as to be opened and closed. The front door has a display window that allows the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reel to be viewed from the front of the gaming machine, an operation area equipped with a medal insertion device, a start lever, a stop button, etc., model information and characters A decorative panel portion on which etc. are shown and a tray for storing medals are provided in this order from above.

  When playing a game, the reel starts rotating when a player inserts a medal (or bet operation) or starts a game every time the game is played, and the reel stops rotating when a stop operation is performed by the player. . And a privilege is provided to a player according to the stop symbol visually recognized through the display window part after the stop.

  In the slot machine as described above, various effects are performed according to the game situation. As a kind of effect, effects using sounds using a speaker device are performed. For example, the structure which provides the said speaker apparatus in the upper corner of a front door is known.

  Here, in the conventional gaming machine as described above, it cannot be said that the effect of the speaker device is sufficiently exhibited, and there is still room for improvement.

<Feature I group>
Feature I1. Pattern display means (reels 122L to 122R) that make the display of the variation of the pattern visible through a display window (display window 27) provided on the front surface of the gaming machine (front door 21);
A start operating device (operated region 24) that is provided below the display window portion in a bulging region (operation region 24) that bulges in front of the gaming machine relative to the display window portion, and is operated when starting the variable display of the pattern. A plurality of devices including a start lever device 301) and a stop operation device (stop device 321) operated to stop the display of the change of the pattern;
With
A predetermined plurality of devices among the plurality of devices are provided as an operation unit (operation unit 273) by being mounted on an operation unit base (operation unit base 291),
The operation unit is fixed to the front base (lower door base 281),
In order to remove the operation unit from the front base, a gaming machine is characterized in that it requires a removal operation of a specific device (member 361) among the plurality of devices.

  According to the feature I1, since a plurality of predetermined devices are mounted on the operation unit base, the plurality of devices can be attached and detached together by attaching and detaching the operation unit. Also, if you want to attach or detach a desired device among these multiple devices, you can attach and detach by inserting your hand into the bulging area from the back side of the front of the gaming machine by performing the detaching operation with the operation unit removed. Workability is improved as compared with the case of performing work.

  In this case, in order to remove the operation unit from the front base, it is necessary to perform the removal operation of a specific device among a plurality of devices, so it is possible to take time and effort to remove the operation unit illegally. This facilitates the discovery of the fraud. Furthermore, since the configuration uses a specific device, it is possible to achieve the fraud suppression effect while simplifying the configuration.

Feature I2. The front base includes direction restricting means (fitting protrusion 271a) for restricting the removing direction of the operation unit in the forward direction with respect to the front base.
The specific device is inserted in a vertical direction with respect to the operation unit base, and the inserted region faces a predetermined portion (fixed receiving portion 374) on the front base side from the rear. The gaming machine according to Feature I1, characterized by:

  According to the feature I2, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally remove the operation unit by inserting the specific device in the vertical direction with respect to the operation unit base.

Feature I3. The specific device is fixed using a fixing tool (screw 375) that can be attached to and detached from the predetermined part from the back side of the front base,
The gaming machine according to the characteristic I2, characterized in that it can be removed from the operation unit base by removing the fixture.

  According to the feature I3, it is possible to facilitate regular removal of the specific device while making it difficult to perform unauthorized removal of the specific device.

  Feature I4. The specific device is mounted on the upper surface portion (upper surface portion 291b) of the operation unit base at a position rearward of the upper surface portion. Gaming machine.

  According to the characteristic I4, the operation unit can be removed more than other devices as long as it is a specific device that is mounted on the upper surface of the operation unit base at a position behind the upper surface of the plurality of devices. It is easy to generate an engagement relationship with the front base side for restricting.

Feature I5. Lottery means (function to execute the process of step S14 in the CPU 43) for executing a lottery process when the start operation device is operated;
When a picture corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means stops at an effective position visible through the display window portion, privilege granting means for giving a privilege to the player (the processing of steps S17 and S18 in the CPU 43 is executed) Function, hopper device 32),
With
The gaming machine according to any one of features I1 to I4, wherein the specific device is not the start operation device.

  Since the operation of the start operation device becomes a trigger for the lottery process, it is considered that the start operation device can be a target for unauthorized removal or the like. In this case, according to the characteristic I5, since the specific device that needs to be removed first when removing the operation unit is a device other than the start operation device, it has already been described while making it difficult to perform unauthorized removal of the start operation device. It is possible to achieve such excellent effects.

  Feature I6. The gaming machine according to any one of features I1 to I5, wherein the entire bulging area is formed by the operation unit.

  According to the feature I6, it is possible to suitably form the bulging region.

Feature I7. The operation unit base is formed so as to bulge forward, and is formed by opening an internal space (accommodating space 292) toward the rear,
Any of the features I1 to I6, wherein the front base closing wall portion (mounting region 284) exists so as to close at least a part of the rearward opening of the operation unit base. The gaming machine according to 1.

  According to the feature I7, it is possible to make it difficult to perform unauthorized access to the internal space of the operation unit base.

  Feature I8. An opening (for exposure) that allows a predetermined device (start lever device 301) among a plurality of devices mounted on the operation unit base to be visually recognized from the back side of the front portion of the gaming machine is formed on the blocking wall portion. The gaming machine according to Feature I7, wherein an opening 285) is formed.

  According to the feature I8, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not an abnormality has occurred in a predetermined device in a configuration in which unauthorized access to the internal space of the operation unit base is difficult to be performed.

Feature I9. Lottery means (function to execute the process of step S14 in the CPU 43) for executing a lottery process when the start operation device is operated;
When a picture corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means stops at an effective position visible through the display window portion, privilege granting means for giving a privilege to the player (the processing of steps S17 and S18 in the CPU 43 is executed) Function, hopper device 32),
With
The gaming machine according to Feature I8, wherein the predetermined device is the start operation device.

  Since the operation of the start operation device becomes a trigger for the lottery process, it is considered that the start operation device can be a target for unauthorized removal or the like. In this case, according to the feature I9, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not the starting operation device has been cheated.

  Feature I10. The gaming machine according to any one of features I1 to I9, wherein the specific device is a receiving unit that receives a game medium.

  According to the feature I10, it is possible to regulate the removal of the operation unit using the receiving means.

Feature I11. The back side of the front base is provided with introduction means (selector 371) for introducing the game medium received by the receiving means,
The gaming machine according to I10, wherein the area inserted into the operation unit base in the receiving means is fixed to the introducing means.

  According to the feature I11, it is possible to make it difficult to perform unauthorized removal of the operation unit by using a configuration that prevents relative displacement between the receiving unit and the introducing unit.

  The invention of the above characteristic group I is effective for the following problems.

  A slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, includes a housing on which a reel device and a main control device are mounted, and a front door that is attached to the front side of the housing so as to be opened and closed. The front door is formed with a display window that allows the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reel to be seen from the front of the gaming machine, and for various operations such as medal insertion devices, start levers, stop buttons, and bet buttons. The device is installed.

  When playing a game, the reel starts rotating when a player inserts a medal (or bet operation) or starts a game every time the game is played, and the reel stops rotating when a stop operation is performed by the player. . And a privilege is provided to a player according to the stop symbol visually recognized through the display window part after the stop.

  In the slot machine as described above, the various operation devices are installed below the display window portion in a region that bulges ahead of the gaming machine from the display window portion. By installing the various operation devices in such an area, it is possible to improve the operability of the various operation devices while improving the visibility of the symbol through the display window.

  Here, for example, a predetermined operation device such as a start lever is assumed to be an unauthorized object, and thus it is necessary to fix the front door from the back side. However, since the various operation devices are installed in the region bulged as described above, the installation work becomes complicated. On the other hand, it is not preferable that unauthorized operation of various operation devices can be easily performed as the installation work is facilitated.

<Feature J group>
Feature J1. Pattern display means (reels 122L to 122R) that make the display of the variation of the pattern visible through a display window (display window 27) provided on the front surface of the gaming machine (front door 21);
A start operation device (start lever device 301) that is provided below the display window and is operated when starting the variable display of the pattern, and a stop operation device operated when stopping the variable display of the pattern An operation region (operation region 24) provided with a plurality of devices including (stop device 321);
With
A gaming machine, characterized in that removal of the second device (start lever device 301) is restricted when the first device (throw button device 311) of the plurality of devices is installed in the operation area.

  According to the feature J1, since it is necessary to remove the first device in order to remove the second device, it is possible to take time and effort to remove the second device illegally. Can be easily discovered. In addition, since the removal operation is complicated by using the first device, it is possible to achieve the fraud suppression effect while simplifying the configuration.

  Feature J2. The gaming machine according to Feature J1, wherein the first device and the second device have different types of fixing methods for the operation base (operation unit base 291) forming the operation area.

  According to the feature J2, since it is necessary to perform different detachment work when removing the first device and when removing the second device, it is possible to take time and effort when removing the second device illegally. It becomes possible to facilitate the discovery of the fraud.

Feature J3. One of the first device and the second device is provided so that a part thereof enters the back side of the operation base, and a hook portion (a hook 317 for insertion) formed in the entering region. ) Is fixed to the operation base by being engaged with the back surface of the operation base,
The game machine according to Feature J2, wherein the other of the first device and the second device is fixed to the operation base using a detachable fixing tool (screw 308).

  According to the feature J3, when removing one of the first device and the second device, it is necessary to perform an operation for releasing the engagement state by the hook portion, and when removing the other device, Since it is necessary to perform the removal work, the removal work of each of these devices can be greatly varied. As a result, it is possible to take time and effort to remove the second device illegally, and to facilitate the discovery of the illegal act.

  Feature J4. The gaming machine according to Feature J3, wherein the first device is fixed to the operation base using the hook portion.

  According to the feature J4, the former work is more complicated in the work for releasing the engaged state by the hook portion and the work for removing the fixture. In this case, by making the former work required for removing the first device, it is possible to give an impression that the unauthorized removal work of the second device is complicated, and the illegal act can be reduced. It is possible to suppress going.

Feature J5. The operation base is formed to bulge forward, and is formed by opening an internal space (accommodating space 292) toward the rear,
There is a blocking wall (mounting region 284) so as to block a part of the opening facing backward in the operation base,
An opening (exposure opening 285) that allows the second device mounted on the operation base to be seen from the back side of the front side of the gaming machine is formed in the blocking wall. The gaming machine according to any one of features J1 to J4.

  According to feature J5, whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the second device in a configuration in which it is difficult to perform unauthorized access to the internal space of the operation base by providing the blocking wall portion. This facilitates confirmation. Even if the confirmation is facilitated as described above, the first device needs to be removed in order to remove the second device illegally because of the configuration of the feature J1. It is possible to suppress unauthorized removal of the second device.

  Feature J6. The gaming machine according to any one of features J1 to J5, wherein the second device is the start operation device.

  According to the feature J6, it is possible to suppress the start operation device from being removed illegally.

  The invention of the above-mentioned feature group J is effective for the following problems.

  A slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, includes a housing on which a reel device and a main control device are mounted, and a front door that is attached to the front side of the housing so as to be opened and closed. The front door is formed with a display window that allows the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reel to be seen from the front of the gaming machine, and for various operations such as medal insertion devices, start levers, stop buttons, and bet buttons. The device is installed.

  When playing a game, the reel starts rotating when a player inserts a medal (or bet operation) or starts a game every time the game is played, and the reel stops rotating when a stop operation is performed by the player. . And a privilege is provided to a player according to the stop symbol visually recognized through the display window part after the stop.

  In the slot machine as described above, the various operation devices are installed below the display window portion in a region that bulges ahead of the gaming machine from the display window portion. By installing the various operation devices in such an area, it is possible to improve the operability of the various operation devices while improving the visibility of the symbol through the display window.

  Here, since the operation device is assumed to be an unauthorized object, it is necessary to prevent unauthorized removal. However, in order to prevent the unauthorized removal, it is not preferable from the viewpoint of member management and cost to increase the number of members.

  The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which the above features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operation means operated by a player, game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, a ball path for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in an area, and gives a bonus to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

  A spinning machine such as a slot machine: the rotation of the circulating body is started based on the operation of the start operation means, the rotation of the circulating body is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the player is made according to the pattern after the stop. A gaming machine that grants bonuses.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine, 11 ... Housing | casing, 13 ... Back board part, 15 ... Right side board part, 18 ... Locking receiving member, 19 ... Locking receiving plate part, 21 ... Front door, 22 ... Door side support member, 23 ... Locking Device, 24 ... operation area, 26 ... decorative panel, 27 ... display window, 32 ... hopper device, 41 ... main controller, 42 ... main control board, 43 ... CPU, 44 ... ROM, 46 ... board box, 48 ... Combined structure, 51 ... Support unit, 63 ... Back plate, 65 ... Right side plate, 67 ... Metal layer, 71 ... Wiring hole, 73 ... Metal side wiring hole, 76 ... Narrow area, 77 ... Wide area, 81 ... Hold Hand part, 82 ... handle hole, 84 ... metal side handle hole, 86 ... intermediate region, 88 ... inner opening, 91 ... handle member, 93 ... flange part, 101 ... reel unit, 102 ... mounting base body, 104 ... Relay board unit, 115 ... Ceiling part, 122 ˜122R: Reel, 151: Upper fixing structure, 152a: Extension point, 153: Fixing hook, 161 ... Lower fixing structure, 163: Fixing hook, 165a ... Protrusion, 171 ... Hook receiving hole, 181 ... Hook receiver Holes 182 ... receiving surface 191 ... front base unit 201 ... window panel part 207 ... upper panel part 208 ... lower panel part 211 ... frame-shaped base 212 ... light emitting board for notification, 213 ... light emitting board for production 223: Lower frame portion, 233: Peripheral side light emitting substrate, 242 ... Display device, 245 ... Display control device, 252 ... Movable object unit, 262a to 262c ... Connector portion, 263b ... Relay side connector portion, 284 ... Mounting area , 301 ... Start lever device, 321 ... Stop device, 352 ... Speaker device, 356 ... Speaker hole, 357 ... Storage space, 381 Settlement button, 382 ... accommodating space, 383 ... compartment wall, 391 ... accommodating space, 392 ... lower side wall, 393 ... upper side wall, 401 ... base frame, 404 ... proximal side wall, 411 ... key cylinder, 441 ... unlocking interlocking hook, 442 ... locking unit, 443 ... hook metal fitting, 444 ... restriction metal fitting, 452 ... groove groove part, 453 ... hook part, 463 ... restriction part.

Claims (9)

A pattern display means for making it possible to visually recognize the variation display of the pattern through a display window provided on the front portion of the gaming machine;
A start operation device that is provided in a bulging area that bulges in front of the gaming machine from the display window portion below the display window portion and is operated when starting the variation display of the pattern, and the variation of the pattern A plurality of devices including a stop operation device operated to stop the display;
With
A predetermined plurality of devices among the plurality of devices is provided as an operation unit by being mounted on the operation unit base,
The operation unit is fixed to the front base,
In order to remove the operation unit from the front base, the gaming machine is configured to require a removal operation of a specific device among the plurality of devices. The front base includes direction restricting means for restricting a direction in which the operation unit is removed to the front with respect to the front base.
The specific device is inserted in a vertical direction with respect to the operation unit base, and the inserted region faces a predetermined part on the front base side from the rear. The gaming machine according to 1. The specific device is fixed using a fixture that can be attached to and detached from the predetermined part from the back side of the front base,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the game machine can be removed from the operation unit base by removing the fixture.   4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific device is mounted on a top surface portion of the operation unit base and at a position behind the top surface portion. 5. Lottery means for executing a lottery process when the start operation device is operated;
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player when the picture corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means stops at an effective position visible through the display window;
With
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific device is not the start operation device. The operation unit base is formed to bulge forward, and is formed to open the internal space toward the rear,
6. The closing wall portion of the front base is present so as to close at least a part of the rearward opening portion of the operation unit base. Gaming machine.   The closing wall is formed with an opening that allows a predetermined device to be visually recognized from a plurality of devices mounted on the operation unit base from the back side of the front portion of the gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 6.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific device is a receiving unit that receives a game medium. The back side of the front base is provided with introduction means for introducing game media received by the receiving means,
The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the area inserted into the operation unit base in the receiving means is fixed to the introduction means.

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