JP2003334362A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To secure simplicity in the case of confirming an inspection, etc., and to obtain various kinds of advantages by eliminating waste. <P>SOLUTION: A front frame 2 is turnably mounted on the outer frame 1 of a pachinko game machine. A game panel 3 is provided in the front frame 2. A prescribed game, which is progressed based on the operation of a handle 7 on the side of the front face of the game panel 3, is controlled by a control means provided on the rear face of the game panel 3. The control means is provided at a control board and encapsulated by an encapsulation member to be kept in a sealed state. In the control board, at least an area where the control means is provided is partitioned from an external output area where an external output terminal for outputting an item stored previously by the control means to outside can be installed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko game machine and the like.
Revolutionary ball game machines such as ball and ball game machines and slot machines
Related to a gaming machine to be provided, particularly provided with control means for controlling a game.
Related to gaming machines. 2. Description of the Related Art Pachinko game machines, slot machines and the like
The control of the technical equipment includes a CPU that controls various controls, a control program
ROM storing the game status, RAM storing the game status, etc.
It is performed by a control circuit including: Such a control circuit
Is provided on the control circuit board, and the control circuit board is
For example, in the pachinko machine, it is arranged on the back side of the game board
It is housed in a special board box,
Is housed in the body box that defines the body
is the current situation. [0003] A predetermined inspection is performed on the control circuit.
May be Such inspections are conducted before the machine is shipped.
What is done, what is done in the game hall
There is also. Here, considering the simplicity of inspection, the control circuit
The inspection is carried out while it is provided on the control circuit board.
Preferably. For this reason, the above control
Items stored in the control circuit along with the control circuit
Inspection port circuit for external output and external inspection equipment
External output terminal, etc. to secure the electrical connection of
Means) may be provided. [0004] However, the problem
Such inspection means are necessary and
If the inspection is not performed
It is completely unnecessary and useless. And indispensable
Necessary and wasteful inspection means are mounted as they are
Can cause malfunctions, be misused,
Confusing for game-stakeholders (possibly misidentified)
May cause various inconveniences such as
You. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances.
It is. That is, the present invention provides
To ensure simplicity and to eliminate waste
Provide gaming machines that can derive more various advantages
The main purpose is to Means for solving the problems and their effects will be described below.
Each method suitable for solving the purpose, etc. is explained separately by item.
I will tell. In addition, the action specific to the corresponding means as necessary
The effects are added. Means 1. A system that governs certain controls related to games
Control means, and a control board provided with the control means.
Gaming machine, wherein at least one of the control boards
The area where the control means is provided corresponds to the control means.
To output the items stored in advance
Is divided into external output areas where external output terminals can be installed.
A gaming machine characterized by the following. According to the first aspect, the control provided on the control board is provided.
Predetermined control relating to the game is controlled by the control means. System
At least the area of the control board where the control means is provided
Area is stored in the control means in advance.
External output to which an external output terminal for outputting to
Partitioned into regions. Therefore, the external output terminal
When installed, control means is provided via the terminal.
Inspections can be performed easily
You. Also, if inspection is not required, the external output terminal
Installation is omitted. Here, in this means, the external output area
And an area in which the control means is provided.
External output terminals were provided or not provided as necessary
It is easy to clearly perform
If not, useless installation can be avoided. As a result,
Various failures due to installation of necessary and useless terminals
Can be suppressed. Means 2. In Means 1, the control board
Can be kept closed at least partially encased
Comprising an enclosing member, at least the control means being provided
The area where the external output is caused by a part of the encapsulating member
A gaming machine characterized by being divided into regions. According to measure 2, it is complicated for the compartment
There is no need to adopt any means, and the configuration can be simplified.
Wear. Means 3. In the means (1) or (2), the control
The means is payout control means for controlling the payout of game media.
A gaming machine characterized by the fact that: As in the means 3, the control means is a payout control means.
In the case of, the controlled object shall be directly connected to the player's interest.
Tend to be fraudulent,
Inspections ensure that fraudulent activity is detected more reliably.
It really does. Means 4. In means 3, the external output area
Area has electrical connections with the prepaid card unit.
Connection terminals can also be installed.
Gaming machine. Means 5 In the means 3 or 4, the outside
The output area is electrically connected to the external output terminal.
Machine as an interface to the inspection equipment
Inspection port circuit with function can be installed
A gaming machine characterized by the following. Means 6. A system that governs certain controls related to games
Control means, and a control board provided with the control means.
A gaming machine, wherein the control board includes:
To output the items stored in advance
An external output unit is provided, and the external output unit
Between the test port circuit electrically connected to the
A gaming machine characterized by a pneumatic connection. According to the means 6, the control board provided on the control board is provided.
Predetermined control relating to the game is controlled by the control means. System
Items stored in the control board in advance in the control means
An external output section for outputting the
The force section is an inspection port that is electrically connected to the inspection device.
Electrical connection is possible with the circuit. others
Therefore, the external output unit can be connected without installing any inspection means.
Inspection on the above matters with the control means provided through
Can be easily performed. Also, no external output unit is required
As a result, other useless installation can be avoided. That
As a result, unnecessary and useless means are installed.
Various problems can be suppressed. Means 7 In the means 6, the control means
Is the payout control means that controls the payout of game media.
A gaming machine characterized by the following. As in the means 7, the control means is a payout control means.
In the case of, the controlled object shall be directly connected to the player's interest.
Tend to be fraudulent,
Inspections ensure that fraudulent activity is detected more reliably.
It really does. Means 8 Means 1 to 7
The control means is difficult to remove from the control board.
A gaming machine characterized by being used. In addition, "the control hand
The step is fixed to the control board by fixing means (for example, solder).
Being worn. " By configuring as the means 8, the control means
More reliably control fraud by removing
Can be prevented. Means 9 Smell any of means 1 to 8
The control means is separated from control relating to the game.
The independent storage unit, and the independent storage unit
A gaming machine characterized in that a game machine is stored. here,
"It has been separated from the control related to the game"
"It is not directly related to the specific game content (production, etc.)", or
Or "Continue to execute the game without it (independent storage unit)
Can be derived in a specific way ". Subordinate
Therefore, for example, when a regular independent storage unit is provided
Start-up at power-on is allowed, and conversely
If not, startup at power-on is allowed.
That the independent storage unit has such characteristics (functions)
No problem. According to the means 9, the independent means provided in the control means is provided.
The above items are stored in the vertical storage unit, and the independent storage unit
It is separated from the control related to the game. For this reason,
It does not hinder the game, and in some cases,
Confirmation (inspection) of the above items even during game play
it can. Means 10. Means 1 to 9
Therefore, the above-mentioned items are limited to programs, data and addresses.
A gaming machine characterized by including at least one. This
Here, the programs include, for example, a control program and a setting program.
Fixed programs and the like. In particular, it has nothing to do with game content
For example, a setting program for confirmation
And the like. As data, for example, game
Related data, data unique to the gaming machine, and the like.
In particular, data that is unrelated to game content is
Existing ID data. In this case, the data
Is ID data unique to the gaming machine. "
No. According to the means 10, programs, data and
And at least one of the addresses
Each operation and effect is achieved. Means 11. Means 1 to 10
And the control means includes a sealing member so as to include a circuit.
And sealed in a sealed body of conductors connected to the circuit.
While enclosing the end side, the outer end side of the conductor is exposed from the sealing body.
And the outer end side of the conductor is
While connected to the control board side, the sealing body,
Meat whose outer surface is wider than the other surface
It is formed in a thin plate shape, and the sealing body is
A state in which both front and back surfaces can be viewed while connected to the control board side
A gaming machine characterized by being arranged in a state. The times
As a specific mode of the road, for example, CPU, ROM, R
An IC chip including an AM or the like may be used. Also,
A package made of resin or ceramic is used as the sealing body.
It is common, but it can also be a case or lid
There may be. Further, as the conductor, for example, a lead
And exposed from the sealing body on the outer end side of the conductor.
For example, a pin that is part of a lead
You. According to the means 11, the circuit is sealed in the sealing body.
The conductor exposed from the sealing body is connected to the substrate side.
However, the sealing body maintains the connection state to the substrate side.
Until both sides are visible
From the visual observation of the back side as well as the front side of the sealing body.
Inspection is also possible. As a result, the appearance
The back side was made poorly while imitating the front side to the regular one.
Was sometimes identified as a traditional fraudulent product,
It is easy to detect fraud such as
It becomes possible to see. Means 12. In the means (11), the sealing body
The whole of the circuit and the conductor is visually approved from the outside of the sealing body.
To be transparent or semi-transparent
Technical machine. According to the means 12, the relevance to the control of the gaming machine is
And the inner end of the conductor connected to it
Is sealed with a transparent or translucent sealing body.
If the circuit has been replaced or modified externally while the
Has been changed or the connection form with the conductor has been changed
Can be confirmed by visual inspection, etc.
It is very easy to find fraudulent imitations that only imitate the appearance of the sealed body
And early detection becomes possible. to this
Can contribute significantly to fraud prevention rather than indirect aspects.
You. Moreover, the circuit is imitated only on the front side, and the back side of the circuit
Also detect fraud such as adding a fraudulent circuit to the side
Can be changed, and even a part of the hardware configuration can be changed
(Including additions and deletions), you can easily find them visually.
Can further contribute to the eradication of fraud. Means 13. Means 1 to 12
And the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Among them,
The basic configuration of a dick machine is equipped with an operation handle
The game ball according to the operation of the steering wheel.
Fired in the game area and the game ball is placed at a predetermined position in the game area
Variable display as a requirement for winning the activated working port
The identification information displayed fluctuating on the device after a predetermined time
Is fixedly stopped. Also, special game letters
Variable placed at a predetermined position in the game area when the situation occurs
The winning device is opened in a predetermined manner so that game balls can be won.
And the valuable value according to the winning number (if only a prize ball,
(Including writing to magnetic cards, etc.)
And the like. For pachinko machines,
The packaging member is provided on the back side of the game board. Means 14. Means 1 to 12
And the gaming machine is a spinning-type gaming machine. Where the torso
The configuration of a gaming machine is as follows:
Another information column (specifically, a reel, and the identification information is a reel
(Variable display) (specifically,
Confirmation of the identification information after the rotation of the
And a start-up operation means (for example, an operation lever).
Change of identification information starts and stops due to the operation of-)
Due to the operation of the operating means (eg stop button)
Alternatively, the fluctuation of the identification information stops after a predetermined time has elapsed.
The fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information.
A special game condition that is advantageous to the player as a necessary condition
Spinning-type game with special game state generating means to generate
Machine ". In the case of a spinning-type gaming machine, the enclosing member
Are housed in a main body box that defines a gaming machine main body. Means 15. Means 1 to 12
The gaming machine is a combination of pachinko and slot machines.
Gaming machine Among them, the above-mentioned integrated gaming machine
The basic configuration of “
Report column (Specifically, it is a reel, and identification information is attached to the reel.
Displayed on the display (specifically, reel
Variable table that confirms and displays the identification information after
Indicating means for starting operation means (for example, an operation lever).
The change of the identification information starts due to the operation, and the operation for stopping
Due to operation of means (eg stop button) or
The change of the identification information stops after a predetermined time has elapsed.
That the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information.
A special game state advantageous to the player as a necessary condition
And a special game state generating means for causing
Use a game ball and start changing the identification information
Requires a certain number of game balls,
It is configured so that many game balls are paid out at birth
Gaming machine ". In addition, in such a game machine
Has a main body box that defines the main body of the gaming machine.
If it is obtained, it is stored in its main box,
If the box does not have a box, it will be
It is. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (First Embodiment)
Pachinko machines (hereinafter simply referred to as pachinko machines)
The first embodiment of the present invention is
A detailed description will be given based on this. As shown in FIG. 1, the outer shape of the pachinko machine is
A front frame 2 is rotatable around a rotation shaft on one side of the outer frame 1 formed.
Noh is attached. In the figure, the front frame 2 is in a closed state.
You. In the front frame 2, a game board 3 (see FIG. 2), in front of the game board 3
Glass frame 4 having a glass plate 4a
An upper plate 5, a lower plate 6, a handle 7 and the like are mounted. Plate
5 and the speaker 8 is embedded inside the front frame 2
Have been. The speaker 8 has various effects as the game progresses.
Plays a sound or informs the player of the game status by voice
You. At the rear of the game board 3, a mechanism board is provided. Next, the configuration of the game board 3 on the game surface will be described.
explain. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 3 has an operating port unit.
A knit 11 and a special winning opening unit 12 are provided.
You. The operating port unit 11 has a game ball B as a game medium.
Opening 11a and operating gate 11 through which the player wins or passes
b at the entrance of the working port 11a.
Are supported so that they can be opened and closed. The special winning opening unit 12 includes a special winning opening.
12a and a shutter 14 are provided. Shutter 14
Is a not-shown large entrance provided on the side of the special winning opening 12a.
Activated by the prize opening solenoid, the winning opening 12a
Open and close. Specifically, the solenoid becomes excited.
As a result, the shutter 14 tilts substantially horizontally,
The winning opening 12a is opened. Also, the solenoid is not
By being in the magnetic state, the shutter 14 is in a substantially vertical state.
As a result, the special winning opening 12a is closed. Further, on the side of the game board 3, there is a general winning opening.
Units 15, 16, 17, and 18 are provided. one
The general winning opening units 15 to 18 include the general winning opening 15a, 1
6a, 17a and 18a. The central portion of the game board 3 (large winning opening unit 1)
2), a special symbol display device (hereinafter simply referred to as "display
19) is incorporated. Display device 19
Is a display unit 19a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD).
Where multiple (eg, three) symbol rows
Is displayed. Basically, a pattern row is composed of multiple types of designs
Therefore, it is constituted. These symbols are special game symbols
Jackpot design, out-reach design and out-of-design
Can be either. In the display section 19a of the display device 19, each symbol
The pattern fluctuation (rotation fluctuation) of the row is the operating port 11a of the game ball B.
Will be started based on winning a prize. Also, jackpot diagram
One is selected from the pattern, the outreach pattern, and the outreach pattern.
This is set as a stop symbol. What is a stop symbol?
With the symbol displayed when each symbol column stops the symbol change
is there. The jackpot symbol goes through a so-called reach state.
After that, to generate a jackpot condition that is advantageous to the player
It is a design. For details, stop the fluctuation of all the symbol rows
Is displayed, the combination of the displayed symbols is determined in advance.
The winning jackpot combination, that is, the same type of design
Union of the same pattern when lined up along the jackpot line
(Eg, "7", "7", "7" symbols)
There is a case. The symbols that make up this combination are
Pattern ". When the winning combination is established,
12a is opened, and the jackpot in an advantageous state for the player is
Incoming, that is, more prize balls can be obtained
It works. In the display device 19, the display unit 19a
On the other hand, a holding lamp consisting of a light emitting diode (LED)
21a, 21b, 21c, and 21d are incorporated.
The holding lamps 21a to 21d are basically provided with the operation port 11a.
Will be illuminated each time the floating display based on the winning
Is turned off with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the suspension of
You. An LED is provided above the display device 19.
7 segment display unit 22 is provided. Furthermore, before
A pair of passing gates 23 are provided on both left and right sides of the display device 22.
a, 24a are provided.
Is established. Game balls B are passed through the passing gates 23a and 24a.
The 7-segment display unit 22 operates based on the
Move. In the present embodiment, the 7-segment display unit 22
The numbers from "0" to "9" are variably displayed. And
The number stops at a predetermined value ("7" in this embodiment).
The blade 13 of the working port unit 11 is
It is designed to open for a fixed number of seconds. With this opening,
Winning of the moving opening 11a becomes relatively easy. 7 segment
In the vicinity of the periphery of the display unit 22, the passing game of the game ball B is performed.
The number of passages of the gates 23a and 24a is stored and displayed up to four times,
The number of holdings is indicated by four holding lamps (not shown).
You. The game effect is provided at a plurality of places on the game board 3.
Other accessories such as various lamps to enhance the
Yes (lamp windmill, corner decoration, etc.). In this embodiment, according to the operation of the player
A game board to detect the changing pachinko machine gaming state
3 includes various detection systems for detecting a winning of the game ball B.
A switch is installed. More specifically, the operating gate
11b is provided with an operation gate switch 31.
You. An operating port switch 32 is provided near the operating port 11a.
Is provided. In this embodiment, the switch for the working port is used.
When the winning of the game ball B is detected in the player 32, the player
On the other hand, 5 prize balls will be paid out per winning
Has become. In the vicinity of the special winning opening 12a, two large winning
The winning opening switches 33 and 34 are provided. Shout
A guide (not shown) having an inverted C shape is provided on the inner surface of the
The rail is integrally formed, and the guide rail
The winning ball that has won the winning opening 12a is smooth and prompt.
Pass any of the special winning opening switches 33 and 34
You. In the present embodiment, the special winning opening switches 33, 34
When the winning of the game ball B is detected at,
15 prize balls will be paid out per winning
ing. Further, in the vicinity of the general winning openings 15a to 18a,
General winning opening switches 35, 36, 37, 38 are provided
Have been. In the present embodiment, the general winning opening switch 3
When the winning of the game ball B is detected in 5-38, the player
However, 10 prize balls will be paid out per winning
Swelling. In addition, the number of payouts of the above-mentioned prize balls (“5
) Or “10” or “15”)
These are only examples and are not limited to the above values
is not. Therefore, for example, “6”, “7”, “11”
"12 pieces""13pieces""14pieces""16pieces" or it
Even if numerical values such as the above (for example, “25”) are adopted, there is no difference.
I do not support it. At the same time, passing gates 23 and 24
Gate switches 39 and 40 are provided. Then, these switches 31 to 40
Of the game ball B through the operation gate 11b and the operation port 11a.
, Winning in the special winning opening 12a, or general winning opening
Winning to 15a-18a and passing gates 23a, 24a
Is detected. In addition, each of the switches 32 to 38
Drives a prize ball dispenser (not shown) based on the detection result
Control is derived. Premium ball payout device, etc.
Is equipped with a pulse motor, and when the motor is driven,
Is stored in the tank 64 (see FIG. 4) or the like.
Prize ball (game ball B) passes through the payout passage,
Dispensed to upper plate 5 (or lower plate 6)
You. In this embodiment, the switches 31 to 31
Based on the 40 detection results, various solenoids and display devices
19, each holding lamp 21a to 21d, various lamps,
Driving various external devices such as the car 8 and pulse motor
A control device 50 is provided for control. Control equipment
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the device 50 includes a main board (a circuit board,
Control board, game control board) 51, payout control base
Board 52, symbol display device control board 53, voice control board 5
4. Equipped with a lamp control board 55, a firing control board 56, etc.
These are each made of, for example, a transparent resin
A board box (for example, 51B, 52
B, 56B). The mechanism board provided at the rear of the game board 3
At the top is a power switch that supplies the main power (power voltage).
The switch board 61 is provided and the
The power supply from the power switch board 61 is appropriately supplied to the
A power distribution board 62 for supplying power is provided. Said
The board box 51B of the main board 51 is located at the rear of the mechanism panel.
And a symbol display provided on the back side of the display device 19.
It is provided below the device control board 53. The payout control board 52 is provided with the main board 5.
1 is provided on the side. The main board 51 and payout system
The control board 52 receives the power from the power distribution board 62.
The applied power supply voltage is applied (supplied). Also this
At the same time, the symbol display device control board 53 and the voice control board 5
4 and the lamp control board 55 have a power supply from the main board 51.
Voltages are supplied respectively. Further, the launch control board 56
Is supplied with a power supply voltage from the payout control board 52.
It has become so. Premium ball payout device, payout control board
Drive control is performed based on the output signal from the
ing. In addition, adjacent to the power switch board 61,
An information terminal 65 is provided. From the information terminal 65
To the computer or an external count display.
Various game information (for example, today's jackpot
Number, the number of symbol fluctuations, information on payouts, etc.)
It has become so. The main board 51 and the payout control board 52
IC boards for control are mounted on various substrates
ing. Here, the payout control board in the board box 52B
IC package 71 as control means mounted on 52
Is an IC chip 72 constituting a circuit and a plurality of leads
73 and a sealing body 74 for sealing them.
The lead 73 is soldered to the payout control board 52.
Mounted by bonding (Solder constitutes fixing means
). In the present embodiment, the lead 73 is thus dispensed.
By being firmly fixed to the control board 52, the IC
The package 71 cannot be removed from the payout control board 52 or
Removal and replacement of IC package 71
To reduce fraudulent activities. In this embodiment, the IC chip 72
Is packaged with the sealing body 74 together with the majority of the leads 73.
Has been easing. The sealing body 74 is a transparent epoxy resin
It is made of material. This enables IC chips
72 and the lead 73 can be seen through from the outside.
You. The leads 73 and the IC chip 72 are connected by wires.
Electrical connection is possible
ing. The IC package 71 is a ZIP (Zig)
-Zag Inline Package)
ing. That is, the IC package 71 includes the lead 73
The lead-out surface (the surface where the lead 73 protrudes outside) is sealed
This is a so-called vertical type which is one side surface of the body 74. this
As a result, the sealing body 74 is visible from both the front and back sides.
You. Particularly, the sealing body 74 of the present embodiment is transparent.
Therefore, the IC chip 72 and leads 73 inside the
It is visible from both sides. In particular, in this embodiment, the IC package
Payout control around the page 71 except for printed wiring etc.
Almost nothing is provided on the substrate 52. This allows
IC package 71 is more easily visible
You. In this case, the message “Visible around the circuit and control means
Regulation of the disposition of other members that hinder
You. In addition, the visual recognition of the IC package 71 is made easier.
Lighting, mirrors or lenses (all
(Not shown)).
Good. Further, regarding the IC package 71,
Has a narrow pitch between the leads 73 in the ZIP structure,
In addition, a special SZIP (Shrink Zig-zag)
(Inline Package) structure is adopted
You. That is, between the leads 73 in the SZIP structure
Is set to, for example, 0.82 mm. FIG. 5 shows the electrical structure of the IC chip 72.
It is a block diagram showing composition etc. As shown in FIG.
The chip 72 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 81.
Program ROM 82, HW parameter 83, user
The work RAM 84, internal I / O block 85, I / O
A port 86 and the like are provided.
7 are connected. These are also bus monitors
It is connected to a management block 89 via 88. In this embodiment, the program ROM 8
2 is non-rewritable by optical action and non-volatile
EEPROM (Electrical)
lyErasable and Programmab
le ROM) in which a predetermined control program is stored.
Grams and initial data are stored in advance. CPU81
Are various signals input through the I / O port 86
Control program for the program ROM 82 based on
Various arithmetic processes are executed according to the above. HW parameter 8
3 is also constituted by an EEPROM, and relates to a clock and the like.
Various setting items are stored. User work RA
M84 stores various data such as calculation results by the CPU 81.
It is designed to remember occasionally. In addition, user work
A capacitor is connected to a predetermined terminal of the RAM 84.
Data backup in the event of a power outage, etc.
Has become. The internal I / O block 85 has a counter
Machines such as IMAs, interrupt controllers and high-speed HW counters
Function block. Further, the bus monitor 88
The calculation data and the like are output to the management block 89. Management Bro
The lock 89 constitutes an independent storage unit, and the mirrored RAM 9
2. Equipped with status RAM 93 and ID RAM 94
I have. The mirrored RAM 92 is a user work RAM.
84 is mirrored (copied). The status RAM 93 has an HW
Various setting items such as setting items of the parameter 83 and various states
Written. That is, a predetermined
The status includes various preset statuses as needed.
Written to the specified address, various of the specified address
Data indicating the status is read from the inspection port described later as needed.
It can be put out. Data such as these numerical values, states, and information are as follows:
For example, by setting a specific address corresponding to bits,
Data is written to the specified address of the status
The read data is read from the inspection port as needed. to this
This means that even during pachinko machine operation,
It becomes possible to grasp the state and the like. Therefore, for example, when performing the inspection described later,
The actual payout with the pachinko machine running
To compare data with read data
Thus, the management block 89, and thus the IC package 71
(IC chip 72) is operating normally.
Dynamic combination with CPU, CPU input / output, peripheral board, etc.
It is very easy to determine if the set is working properly
Can be Further, the ID RAM 94 has an IC chip.
Data (ID data unique to pachinko machine)
ID code is written. ID code
ID corresponds to the ID code and model set by the manufacturer
Includes data that is unrelated to the game content, such as the ID code
It is. Next, the board box 52B will be described.
You. A board box in which the payout control board 52 is encapsulated
52B is substantially box-shaped, and has a box body and its box.
And a box cover body covered by the box body. This
Here, "envelope" means that the payout control board 52 is external.
To cover, cover, and wrap
That are completely shut off from the outside
Not only the case but also the case where it is partially exposed
It is. Further, the board box 52B is provided as in the above example.
In addition to the case of two members,
Or three or more members.
May be implemented. The material to be “encased” is destroyed
Although it is desirable to use a rigid body,
Don't worry if it contains flexible materials
No. The dispensing control board 52 is fixed to the box body.
Have been. Then, the payout control board 52 is covered.
The box lid is attached and fixed. In addition, at almost four corners of the board box 52B,
Is provided with sealing means. Presence of such sealing means
Can be opened without breaking the sealing means.
I cannot do it. In other words, the box body
If you try to open the box lid from
Unless the step is cut with nippers, etc., it cannot be opened.
Has been established. As shown in FIG. 5, the payout control board 52
Are various electronic components 1 in addition to the IC package 71.
01 is mounted. In the payout control board 52, the IC
Package 71 and various electronic components 101 are mounted.
The area is defined by the side wall of the box lid and the external output area.
An area 102 is defined. In the external output area 102,
Electrically connected to a prepaid card unit (not shown)
Unit terminal 103 for inspection, inspection port circuit
104, modular jack 105 and other external outputs
The terminal 106 can be mounted. The guard unit terminal 103 is
If the machine has a prepaid card unit
(The so-called CR machine)
Therefore, in the case of a cash machine that is not so, the mounting is omitted. The other external output terminal 106 is
I / O port of IC chip 72 in IC package 71
86 is electrically connected. And the external output terminal
106 to another substrate (for example, main substrate 51, symbol display device).
Placement control board 53, audio control board 54, lamp control board 5
5) and various external devices (for example, solenoids)
Connector is connected. Further, the inspection port circuit 104 will be described later.
Of external reader 121 which is an external confirmation device and an inspection device
A circuit that has an interface function at times
It is. The modular jack 105 is connected to the IC
In the management block 89 of the IC chip 72 in the package 71
Printed wiring on payout control board 52, leads 73, etc.
Are electrically connected via Modular jack
Reference numeral 105 denotes an opening in an exposed state.
The connector 122 of the external reader 121 is inserted.
It has become so. The external reader 121 has the form of this embodiment.
Dedicated to the system in its state
The main body has operation keys 123 and a display unit 124.
ing. Also, the connector 12
2 is provided with a flexible cord 125
And the connector 122 is a modular jack 10
5, the external reader 121 and the management
Communication between the locks 89 is allowed.
For example, connect connector 122 to modular jack 105
By performing a predetermined key operation after inserting, the ID R
ID code unique to IC chip 72 written in AM94
Is read out and displayed on the display unit 124.
It has become. Also, for example, after inputting an ID code
By further performing a predetermined key operation, the mirrored RA
Data of user work RAM 84 written in M92
Or the HW written to the status RAM 93
The setting items of the parameter 83 are read out and displayed.
The information is appropriately displayed on the display unit 124. In the unlikely event that the IC package 71 or the IC chip
In the case where the server 72 is exchanged improperly, (1)
Communication itself between the reader 121 and the management block 89
(2) Also, if communication is possible,
No ID code is displayed, various data and settings
Because of the inability to read information,
It can be easily found. In particular,
Regarding the above (1), the external reader 121
A type of test that can test whether communication with the
The role of tester will be fulfilled, making it extremely simple.
It is possible to easily check for wrongdoing. In this embodiment, the modular jack
When the jack 105 is mounted, the modular jack 10
5 is mounted on the external output area 102 in an exposed state
Then, with the connector 122 inserted in the installation state,
Communication with the external reader 121 can be performed. Also
Of course, at this time, open the board box 52B
There is no need to perform
And remove the IC package 71 (IC chip 72)
No need to remove. In this case, "the control means (circuit)
Without removing from the control board (circuit board)
Can be confirmed from the outside "and" the control means (
Without removing the road from the gaming machine.
From the control board (circuit board)
Confirm the above items from the outside without removing the
That the packaging member is removed from the gaming machine.
The above items can be checked from outside without removing them.
And "while maintaining the closed state of the enclosing member,
The fact that items can be checked from the outside "is the key feature.
The external output area 102 is simply covered with a cover.
You may do it. Now, the payout control board 52 of the present embodiment.
Is directly involved in the player's interest in paying out the game ball B.
Since it is an important control means, it is easy to be a target of fraud.
In some cases, inspection must be performed in this sense.
In some cases, such as the need for confirmation of inspection, etc.,
Checks may not be necessary. If the inspection is unnecessary, the above-described inspection
Installation of port circuit 104 and modular jack 105
Omitted. Here, according to the present embodiment, such detection is performed.
Inspection port circuit 104 and modular jack 105
External output area 102 and IC package 71 etc.
The area to be mounted is defined by the side wall of the box lid
I have. Therefore, the inspection port circuit 104 or the
With or without modular jack 105
It is easy to make clear that
By omitting, it is wasteful if the inspection is not actually performed
Installation can be avoided. As a result, unnecessary and wasteful inspections
Various problems caused by the mounting of the means, for example,
Doing so may cause a malfunction, unauthorized use,
The situation such as confusing for the person in charge can be suppressed
You. Further, the inspection port is actually set by the above section.
Circuit 104 and modular jack 105 are provided.
In some cases, it can be easily installed.
Inspection is performed easily with the IC package 71 mounted.
It becomes possible. (Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment will be described.
The form will be described. As shown in FIG.
In the state, the dispensing control board 52 includes the above-described IC package.
In addition to the connector 71, a connector 111 constituting an external output unit
Is provided. In addition, it is installed in the first embodiment.
Inspection port circuit 104 and modular
The jack 105 is not mounted. Under such a configuration, in the present embodiment,
External inspection board 112 can be connected to the connector 111
It has become. More specifically, the external inspection substrate 112
Is the inspection port circuit 113 and the modular jack 11
4 and a connector 115
You. In the inspection, the modular jack 11
4, the connector 1 of the external reader 121 as an inspection device
22 is inserted. In addition, Connect
Cable 115 (not shown)
Are electrically connected to each other. Heel
Inspection is possible under the connected state. According to the second embodiment, the conventional board
Inspection port circuit and modular jack on board
Need not be provided on the payout control board 52. for that reason,
In addition to the same operation and effect as the first embodiment,
The installation control is no longer necessary, and
Can be achieved. It should be noted that the contents described in the above embodiment are limited.
Instead, for example, the following may be performed. (A) Modular jacks 105 and 114
Other terminals (for example, pin receiving terminals) may be employed. (B) The substrate box 52B is not necessarily transparent
It does not have to be made of a resin material. So the example
For example, it may be made of metal. However, in this case
Windows, etc. are provided so that the internal structure can be seen
Is desirable. (C) In the above embodiment, the payout control board 5
IC package 71 including IC chip 72 for 2
Is implemented, but packaging is not
Without CPU, ROM, etc. on the board
Is also good. Further, when the IC package 71 is adopted,
Even if the sealing body 74 is not transparent, for example, a black resin material
May be used. In the above embodiment, ZI
A vertical type IC package 71 such as a P type is adopted.
However, any other type can be applied. An example
For example, similar to the above-mentioned ZIP structure, the lead extraction surface has one side surface.
Other types (vertical) include SIP (Single)
Inline Package) etc.
Wear. Also, as the type with two side protruding leads,
DIP (Dual Inline Package)
Examples of types (including SDIP (ShrinkDIP))
Can be shown. Note that these are all connected via a socket.
It is an insertion type mounted on a board. In contrast, surface mounting
The type of the type may be applied. The first for surface mount type
SOP (Sm
all Outline Package) type (S
SOP (including Shrink SOP), TSOP
(Thin Small Outline Packa
Ge) type, SOJ (Small Outline)
Example of J-leaded Package) type
Second, there are four types of lead projection surfaces.
And QFP (Quad Flat Package)
Type, TQFP (Thin QuadFlat Pa
Cage) type, QFJ (Quad Flat J)
-Leaded Package) type, etc.
be able to. In addition, BGA (Ball Grid A)
(ray) type. (D) The present invention is different from the above embodiment.
And other types of pachinko machines. For example,
After a symbol is displayed, a game ball is won in a predetermined area.
Pachinko that will be in a special game state as a necessary condition
It may be implemented as a machine. In addition, a computer without the display device 19
Dick machines (for example, equipped with large blades and clowns
Types and so-called many tulips
And other types listed). Also, snap
In addition to the Ko machine, each of the arepachi, sparrow ball, slot machine, etc.
It can also be implemented as a seed gaming machine. The slot
For example, a slot machine inserts coins and activates the symbol effective line.
By operating the operation lever with the
The pattern is changed, and the figure is operated by operating the stop button.
It is a well-known thing whose pattern is stopped and fixed. This place
In the case of game media, coins and medals are typical examples.
It is. Further, the pachinko machine and the slot machine are compatible.
As a specific example of a combined gaming machine, a diagram consisting of multiple symbols
A variable display hand that confirms and displays the pattern after displaying the pattern row
It has a step and does not have a handle for launching game balls.
Things. In this case, a predetermined operation (button operation)
After the insertion of a predetermined amount of game balls based on
The fluctuation of the symbol is started due to the operation of the lever, for example,
Due to the operation of the stop button or a predetermined time has elapsed
The fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the
The requirement is that the symbol is a so-called jackpot symbol
A jackpot condition favorable to the player is generated,
A lot of game balls are paid out to the lower saucer.
is there. (E) In the above embodiment, the payout control board
52 and its substrate box 52B will be described as representative examples.
However, such a configuration is applied to the main substrate 51 and the symbol display device.
Control board 53, audio control board 54, lamp control board 5
5. Other boards such as the launch control board 56 and each board box
May be similarly applied.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing a game board and the like of the pachinko machine. FIG. 3 is a kind of block diagram showing a flow of power supply to a control device and the like; FIG. 4 is a rear view of the pachinko machine for explaining various substrates, a substrate box, and the like. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration and the like of the IC chip. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an IC package. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration and the like of an IC chip according to a second embodiment. [Description of Signs] 3 ... Game board, 52 ... Payout control board, 52B ... Board box, 71 ... IC package constituting control means, 72 ...
IC chip constituting a circuit, 73 lead, 74 sealing body, 81 central processing unit (CPU), 82 program ROM, 83 user work RAM, 89 management block constituting an independent storage unit, 104, 113 ... inspection port circuit, 105, 114 ... modular jack, 111 ...
Connector, 112: External inspection means, 115: Connector,
121: an external reader constituting the inspection means.

Claims (1)

Claims 1. A gaming machine comprising: control means for performing predetermined control relating to a game; and a control board provided with the control means, wherein at least the control board is included in the control board. A gaming machine characterized in that the area provided with the means is partitioned with respect to an external output area where an external output terminal for outputting items stored in advance in the control means to the outside can be installed.