JP2000325541A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily change a setting value which is executed in the case of change-over into a power source supply state by providing a key switch for shifting a state into the setting changeable one in the case of change-over into the power source supply state and a type set switch for changing the setting value during the pressing changeable state. SOLUTION: In a slot machine, three variable display drums are arranged at the side of a main body case 200 and a front surface frame is pivotally attached to the front surface side of the main body case 200. A main controller 250 for executing control concerning the occurrence of a special game state or the like is arranged in the main body case 200. In the meantime, a power source device 370 is arranged at the side of the main body case 200 which does not face the side of an open surface opened/closed by the front surface frame. Then a power source switch 378 for changing-over the supply-interruption of a power source to a main controller 250, a key switch 376 for obtaining a state where the setting value of the occurrence probability of a special game state can be changed in the case of change-over into a power source supply state and the set switch 377 for changing the setting value are disposed at the front surface side of the power source device 370.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention has a base frame and a front frame supported by the base frame so as to be openable and closable. Related to a gaming device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Various gaming machines are known, such as a pachinko machine, a slot machine using coins, and a slot machine using pachinko balls. This type of game machine has a front frame which is pivotally mounted on a base frame (including a box-shaped base frame with a rear wall plate, a base frame without a rear wall plate, and the like) so that it can be opened and closed in a single-opening manner. are doing. Various electric components and the like for games are attached to the front frame. As a constituent material of the front frame, a wooden plate, a metal plate, or a resin may be used. In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, various control devices (an accessory control device,
Emission control device), a relay base for relaying a signal line from the control device, and the like.

[0003]

When resin is used, there is an advantage that processing is easy and the cost is low as compared with the case where a wooden board or a metal plate is used. In addition to lack of durability for supporting, there are problems such as that the shaft attachment portion of the front frame is easily damaged. Further, when any of the above materials is used for the front frame, there is a problem that the wiring on the back side of the front frame is complicated and easily obstructed. On the other hand, gaming machines such as slot machines
Since the game progresses by repeating the rotation and stop of the drum (mechanical drum), the playability (decorativeness such as reach decoration) is poor, so it is difficult to differentiate between manufacturers and new decorations The emergence of a gaming device in consideration of the nature is expected. In addition, in this type of gaming machine, a drum unit is usually installed on a shelf board in a base frame. For this reason, a space above the drum unit is restricted, and this space of the base frame is dead space. And it is difficult to attach an image display device or the like. Further, in the above-mentioned conventional pachinko game machines and the like, the wiring processing becomes complicated, and if the wiring processing is not performed in an orderly manner, it is also necessary to open the front frame and check the control device and the like. There is a problem that it takes time. The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problem. Even if a front frame is molded from a synthetic resin having high workability and low cost, there is no problem in strength, and wiring related to a game machine is also provided. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming device capable of performing processing in an orderly manner and preventing wiring from being in the way.

[0004]

Means for Solving the Problems To solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is based on a base frame (body case 20).
0) and a front frame (10
0), the front opening of the base frame is closed with the front frame, and the game section (panel display section 10, variable display window 10b, 1
0c, 10d) facing the front, in the gaming machine (1), the front frame is molded from synthetic resin, and a metal plate having a U-shaped cross section is formed on the back surface of the front frame along the outer peripheral edge of the front frame. , And the U-shaped space portion of the reinforcing frame is used as a wiring processing unit for burying and processing wiring related to the gaming machine. According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, a display device (liquid crystal television device 700) for displaying required information is arranged such that a display unit of the display device faces a front side of the front frame. The wiring is disposed on the back side of the front frame, and the wiring derived from the display device is processed by the wiring processing unit. According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the wiring derived from the display device and processed by the wiring processing unit is connected to an end of the front frame via a shaft attachment side. The structure was led into the base frame.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the front frame is molded from a synthetic resin, and the reinforcing frame is formed on the back surface of the front frame by a metal plate having a U-shaped cross section along the outer peripheral edge of the front frame. , The front frame is light and the strength is high. Therefore, even if a display device such as an image display device is attached to the front frame, the weight does not become too heavy, and the weight of the display device does not easily damage the front frame. The U-shaped space portion of the reinforcing frame is a wiring processing portion that embeds and processes wiring related to the gaming device, so that the U-shaped space portion can be provided without separately providing a wiring processing portion. The wires related to the gaming device can be bundled and stored neatly. In addition, since the reinforcing frame is attached along the outer peripheral edge of the front frame as described above, when wiring is buried in the U-shaped space portion and wiring processing is performed, wiring related to the gaming machine is changed to the front frame. Can be turned along the outer periphery of the game device, and it is easy to check the gaming device (check the back surface of the front frame). According to the invention of claim 2, a display device for displaying required information is provided by:
Since the display unit of the display device is disposed on the back side of the front frame so as to face the front side of the front frame, decorative display corresponding to various game states can be easily performed by the display device installed on the back side of the front frame. Will be able to do it. In addition, since the wiring derived from the display device is processed by the wiring processing unit, the wiring processing unit for processing the wiring derived from the display device is not separately provided, and the U-shaped space portion of the reinforcing frame is provided. Can be buried. According to the third aspect of the present invention, the wiring led out of the display device and processed by the wiring processing unit is guided into the base frame through the end of the front frame on the shaft-attached side, so that the front frame is opened and closed. In that case, the wiring does not get in the way.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (First Embodiment) FIG. 1 is an overall front perspective view of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view thereof, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a rear view of FIG. 4, and FIG.
And FIG. 6 is a front view thereof. The gaming machine 1 includes a main body case 200 forming a rear side outer shape,
A hinge 19 is provided at the front opening of the main body case (base frame) 200.
0, 190 (FIG. 3). And the front frame 10
0 is a metal reinforcing frame 13 whose back side is formed in a rectangular shape.
Reinforced by 0. The reinforcing frame 130 has a U-shaped cross section in consideration of strength.

The main body case 200 is a box-shaped case in which the top, bottom, left and right and back portions are surrounded by a surrounding frame portion 200a composed of a top plate 205, a bottom plate 206 and left and right side plates 207 and 208, and a back plate 209. It is configured. A panel display unit 10 constituting a game unit is provided at an upper portion on the front side of the front frame 100. In the center of the panel display section 10, three variable display windows 10b, 10c and 10d are provided as variable display sections constituting a game section.
In each of the variable display windows 10b, 10c, 10d, a total of three displays appear, one each in the upper, middle, and lower stages.

A bet number display section 11 (11a to 11e) is provided on the left side of the panel display section 10, and each of the bet number display sections 11 (11a to 11e) has "5", "10", "1".
5 "(not shown) is displayed, and when the bet amount is set, the respective bet amount display sections 11 (11a to 11a) are displayed.
e) lights up in accordance with the bet number. Also, combination display lines a to c corresponding to the bet numbers displayed on the bet number display sections 11 (11a to 11e) (FIG. 2).
Is provided. Also, the middle combination display lines a to
The right end of “a” is provided with a bonus game display section 10r that lights up during a bonus game (described later).
Below the b, 10c, and 10d, stop display units 10g, 10h, and 10i that light up when a stop operation is possible are provided.

At the upper center of the panel display section 10 is provided an information display section 10a for displaying various information on games and the like. A big chance display section 10e that lights up at the time of a big chance is provided at the upper left side of the diagonal, and a score display section 10f that displays the number of prize balls according to the combination is provided at the right end. In the lower right part of the panel display section 10, a credit number display section 10s for displaying the number of credits is provided.

Near the front upper end of the front frame 100, there is provided a large role occurrence display section 20 which blinks when a large role (big game, bonus game) is determined, and a decorative frame surrounding the front side in a U-shape. 30 is attached. A collecting ball removing hole 37 (FIG. 3) through which a collecting ball removing switch operation rod (not shown) is inserted is provided on the front side of the operation unit 115 in the middle part of the front side of the front frame 100 on the left side. Operation unit 11
5 In the center of the front side, each variable display window 10b, 10c, 10
Stop buttons 22a, 22b, 22c for stopping a variable display drum (described later) in d are provided so as to be able to be pressed. On the left side, a start device 90 for starting a variable display game (starting rotation of an internal variable display drum (described later)), a capture button 24a for setting the number of bets, and settlement / completion Buttons 29a are provided for external operation. On the right side, an automatic / manual switching button 28a is provided.
Is provided so as to be freely operated externally. The starting device 9
A start lamp (described later) is installed in the start operation handle 94 at the leading end.

An upper plate (supply plate, receiving plate, An input portion) 71 is provided, and an upper plate 71 is provided on the upper portion on the right side thereof.
There is provided a catching ball shortage display lamp 64 which blinks when the ball in the inside runs short. A lock hole 33 is provided on the right side of the upper plate 71. Below the front lower portion of the front frame 100, there is provided a lower plate (receiving tray) 80 for guiding and storing the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 71 through the prize ball discharge port 85a. An ashtray 82 is provided on the left side of the lower tray 80, and a ball punching hole 81 which is opened and closed by operation of a ball pulling lever 88 is provided below the lower tray 80.

A front frame open / close detector 34 (FIG. 5) for detecting the open / closed state of the front frame 100 is attached to a lower right portion in the main body case 200. A shelf 36 (FIG. 5) is suspended from the middle of the main body case 200, and a variable display drum device 600 for performing a variable display game is provided on the shelf 36. Also, the main body case 20
A main tank (reservoir tank) 410, a sub-tank (reservoir tank) 420, and a prize ball discharge gutter 430, which store balls for the prize ball, are installed in the upper stage in the order of 0 in order,
At the downstream end of the prize ball discharge gutter 430, the prize ball discharge unit 4 is provided.
50 are attached. The top plate 205 of the main body case 200 directly above the main tank 410 is provided with a replenishing opening 201 (FIG. 5) for replenishing balls in the main tank 410. In addition, upper portions of the left and right side plates 207 and 208 of the main body case 200 are provided with hand holes 203 and 203 for carrying the gaming device 1. Further, two ball passages (not shown) are provided on the downstream side in the prize ball discharge gutter 430, and the prize ball discharge control device 470 is attached to the prize ball discharge unit 450.

A ball drain gutter 550 is provided on the left side of the main body case 200, and a collection gutter 940 for collecting a captured ball, a main control device 250 for controlling the gaming machine 1 and the main control device are provided on a lower right side. A power supply 370 for supplying electricity to the power supply 250 is provided. This power supply 370
As shown in FIG. 6, the main fuse 371, the panel fuse 372, the DIS fuse 373, and the discharge fuse 3
74, control fuse 375, probability setting key (key switch) 376, and probability setting button (set switch) 3
77 is attached. The front frame opening / closing detection switch 34 is provided on the front side of the power supply device 370.
Main tank (storage tank) 41 in main body case 200
As shown in FIG. 6, a connection terminal board 406 is provided at a position adjacent to 0. In addition, this body case 20
A speaker 260 is attached to the upper left part of the unit 0, and a counter device 290 having a discharge number indicator 291 and a take-in number indicator 292 is installed at the upper right part.

A liquid crystal television control board (hereinafter, referred to as a liquid crystal panel control board) 750 is provided on the upper side of the rear side of the front frame 100.
In addition, a relay board 930 is provided at the lower right side of the lower stage. In addition, a relay board 910 and a control device 920 for taking in and switches are installed on the lower left side of the figure.

On the right and left sides of the middle part on the back side of the front frame 100, a bet amount display unit 760 for lighting or blinking a lamp (described later) in the bet amount display section 11 and the bonus game display section 10r, and a credit number display, respectively. Device 7
70 are installed. The stop button 22
a, 22b, 22c, a settlement / completion button 29a, and a stop switch 42, 43, 44, a settlement / completion switch 29, and a collection ball removal switch 820 (FIG. ) Is installed. A ball is taken in from the upper plate (supply plate) 71 on the lower side of the front frame
The prize balls discharged from prize ball discharge gutters (described later) of the ball capture device unit 300 and the prize ball discharge unit 450 on the main body case 200 side to be collected into an island facility (not shown) through the recovery gutter 940 of the main unit 200. The upper plate 71 on the front of the front frame 100
And a prize ball lead-out gutter 500 to be led out into the lower plate 80 is provided.

The prize ball outlet gutter 500 guides a ball discharged from a prize ball discharge gutter (described later) of the prize ball discharge unit 450 into the upper plate 71 and the lower plate 80. The lower end portion communicates with a prize ball discharge port 85a to the lower plate 80.
The ball intake unit 300 includes a ball introduction gutter (described later), and an upstream portion of the ball introduction gutter communicates with a downstream portion of the upper plate 71 via the intake opening 26. The downstream side branches into a return passage (described later) and a collection passage (described later), and the return passage communicates with the lower plate 80 through a prize ball discharge port 85a. It reaches directly above the collecting gutter 940 at the lower part of the main body case 200.

The gaming machine 1 is schematically configured as described above. The main controller 250, the liquid crystal panel control board 750, the control unit 920 for taking and switches, and the other mechanical and electrical components make up the following. Such a game operation is performed.

First, in a state before the game in which the power of the power supply device 370 is turned on, the variable display windows 10b, 10c,
The variable display (variable display based on rotation of a variable display drum (described later)) in 10d is stopped, and the lamp in the bet amount display section 11, the start lamp in the operation handle 94, the stop display sections 10g, 10h, The lamp in 10j, the lamp in the bonus game display section 10r, the lamp in the big chance display section 10e, and the lamp in the special occasion occurrence display section 20 are all off. Then, the LCD TV control board 750
Starts the message display on the information display section 10a, and the lamps in the variable display windows 10b, 10c, 10d and the lamps in the score display section 10f are turned on.

The game is played as follows. First, when a game ball (not shown) is put into the upper plate 71, the game ball is taken into the ball capturing device 300 through the inlet 26.
Flows into the inlet gutter (described later). And take in button 2
4a flashes, and the information display unit 10a
Is displayed, "Press the capture button and the switch." And "Press the auto / manual switch button when you want to use auto" are displayed. In this state, the player decides whether to take in the ball manually or automatically, and does not need to press the auto / manual switching button 28a when the manual is desired. Press the / manual switch button 28a. As a result, when the manual is selected, each time the capture button 24a is pressed, a capture sound is emitted and a certain number (for example, 5) of real balls are captured from the upper plate 71 via the capture port 26. It will be in a state that can be done. However, when auto is selected, a predetermined number of real balls (for example, 250
) Within the range. The captured ball count is stored in the storage unit of the main control device 250 (credited), and the stored number (credit count) is numerically displayed on the credit count display unit 10S. Then, each time the capture button 24a is pressed, a state is obtained in which five of the stored numbers can be captured.

In this state, the take-in button 24a corresponds to the number of bets desired by the player (for example, five, ten, and fifteen in units of five) (one for every five bets).
When you press, the number of bets corresponding to the number of presses (for example,
The ball is a real ball when the manual is used and the upper plate 7
1 and from the memory (credit) in the case of auto mode. Then, after the end of the loading, the lamp in the handle for start operation 94 is turned on. When the credit is taken in from the credits, the stored number of credits in the main control device 250 is subtracted by the taken-in amount, and the credit number after the subtraction is numerically displayed on the credit display unit 10S. In any case, the bet amount display unit 11 corresponding to the bet amount is displayed.
(11a to 11e) are turned on, and a message "Please start operation" is displayed on the information display section 10a.

In this state, when the player grips the start operation handle 94 and operates the start device 90, a start sound is emitted from the speaker, and a start lamp (described later) in the start operation handle 94 is turned off. Then, the three internal variable display drums (described later) start rotating at different speeds, and a rotation sound is emitted, and the display in the variable display windows 10b, 10c, and 10d starts changing accordingly. . After a lapse of a predetermined time from the start, the lamps in the stop display sections 10g, 10h, and 10i are turned on. Display window 10b,
The display in 10c and 10d is determined. However, even before the elapse of the predetermined time, the display of "Please press the stop switch" appears on the information display part 10a after a certain time elapses, and the stop display parts 10g, 10h,
The lamp in 10i lights up and the stop buttons 22a, 2
When the stop button (22a, 22b, 22c) is pressed by the player after the operation of 2b, 22c is enabled, a stop sound is emitted from the speaker 260, and the pressed stop button (22a, 22c, 22c) is pressed. 22
b, 22c) on the variable display windows (10b, 10c, 10).
The rotation of the variable display drum during d) is stopped, and as a result,
The display change in the variable display windows (10b, 10c, 10d) is stopped and fixed. The stop button (22
a, 22b, 22c) may be pressed in any order. In each case, the variable display windows (10b, 10b)
When the change of the display in (c, 10d) is stopped, a corresponding stop display unit (10g, 10h, 10d) is provided for each stop.
i) The lamp inside is turned off.

The game is performed one after another by the player repeating the above operation. As a result of the game, a combination of the displays in the variable display windows 10b, 10c, and 10d at the time of stop (when the player starts the game, (It is limited to the combination of displays along the combination display lines (a to c) specified by pressing the capture switch 24a.)
Matches any one of the prize modes (roles) displayed on the score display section 10f, the bet amount display sections (11a to 11e) indicating the established combination display line (any of a to c) as the prize mode establishment display Blinks, and in the manual mode, a number of prize balls according to the prize mode (role) are discharged into the upper plate 71 or the lower plate 80 as real balls. When the number of stored credits does not automatically reach a predetermined number (for example, 250), the number of stored credits is given as an addition, and the stored number after the addition is displayed on the credit display unit 10r. When two or more prize modes (combinations) are applied, a total number of prize balls obtained by adding the number of prize balls for each prize mode (combination) is given. When a prize ball is discharged, a prize ball discharge sound is emitted from the speaker 260.

In the case of the auto mode, when the number of stored storages immediately before the game exceeds a certain number (for example, 250), the prize balls exceeding the certain number are awarded by the prize ball outlet 63a.
(Or 85a) and is released into the upper plate 71 (or lower plate 80), and the stored number storage (credit number storage) and the credit number display of the credit number display unit 10s are returned to a certain number (for example, 250). It is.

As a result of the game, in particular, the variable display window 10
The combination of displays in b, 10c, and 10d is a combination of displays that generate a “big chance” (in this embodiment,
When "7, 7, 7" is reached, "Big Chance" occurs and the lamp in the Big Chance display section 10e is turned on. At the same time, a sound effect notifying the occurrence of “Big Chance” is issued and a predetermined number (for example, 9
(0) prize balls are discharged, and thereafter, the process shifts to the following “big chance game”. At the time of occurrence of this big chance, the information display section 10a displays "Congratulations on Big Chance.", The number of possible bonus games (the remaining number of bonus games),
For example, "3 remaining bonus games" is displayed.

The big chance game in this case is a game for creating a special game state that gives many chances of winning prize balls, and in this embodiment, three bonus game occurrence chances are given. Here, the bonus game is a game that is generated by, for example, arranging three letters of “Kotobuki” on the central winning lines a to a during the game period of the big chance. When this bonus game occurs, the bonus game display section 10r is turned on, and the number of bets per game is multiplied by one unit (five in this embodiment). Is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to 12 games, and up to that point if there are 6 hits within the 12 games).

As a specific example of the bonus game, one unit (five in this embodiment) is loaded by operating the capture button 24a, and then the start device 90 is operated. 10b, 10c, 10d
The three middle variable display drums rotate to start an individual variable display game for each variable display drum (described later). Then, the first individual variable display game is played by the variable display drum in the left variable display window 10b, and the variable display drum passes a predetermined time from the start of its rotation, or the stop button 22a is pressed. It will be stopped when it is done. As a result of the stop, the combination display lines a to
If the stop display on “a” is a specific display, for example, the character display of “Shou”, “75” prize balls are given per hit, but otherwise, the display is off. The second individual variable display game to be played subsequently is the central variable display window 11.
This is done by the rotating variable display drum in B. That is, when the capture button 24a is operated to capture one unit (five in this embodiment) of the ball, the variable display drum in the central variable display window 10c elapses a predetermined time after the capture. Or when the stop button 22b is pressed. The hit mode and the number of prize balls as the stop result are the same as in the game with the left variable display drum. Subsequently, the third individual variable display game is played by the rotating variable display drum in the right variable display window 10d in the same manner as in the second individual variable display game. The winning mode and the number of prize balls as the game result are the same as those in the first and second individually variable display games. 4th-6th,
The seventh to ninth and tenth to twelfth individual variable display games are the same as in the first to third variable display games.

During the game of the big chance, the probability of occurrence of small wins (individual games) is increased in games other than the above-mentioned bonus game, and the chance of winning a prize ball is increased. This game of big chance is continued until three bonus games are played from the time of occurrence of “big chance” or until 30 games (individual games are not counted), and three games are played. The game is continued until a bonus game is played or 30 games (individual games are not counted) and are terminated when 3 bonus games or 30 games are played. Is completed, and the game is disabled at the time of completion.

When a bonus game occurs during a game of a big chance, the information display unit 10
The number of remaining bonus games displayed in a is reduced. Also, as a result of the game, the variable display windows 10b, 1
The combination of the display in 0c and 10d is the combination of the display that generates the “regular bonus” (in this embodiment,
When three "pictures of a helmet" are arranged on the effective combination display line, or "three pictures of Mt. Fuji" are arranged, etc.), a "regular bonus" is generated and the "big chance" is generated. One bonus game is played. After that, the game is returned to the normal variable display game.

As a result of the above variable display game, the combination of displays in the variable display windows 10b, 10c and 10d is a combination of "small wins" (in this embodiment, the "crane picture" is displayed on the effective display line. Or three variable display windows on the left and center
When two “drum pictures” are displayed on the effective display lines 0b and 10c, for example), a “small win” is generated, and a prize ball corresponding to the generated small win is given.

When the above-mentioned big chance occurs,
A big chance sound is emitted during a period from the time of occurrence to the time when the capture button 24a is pressed. Further, when a bonus game is generated, a generated sound of the bonus game is generated, and during the bonus game, a bonus game sound indicating that the bonus game is being performed is generated. When the big chance is completed, a completion sound is emitted for a certain period of time, and the information display section 10a displays "Thanks for the help. The game is over." In addition, in the case of an error, an error sound is emitted, and a message “Please work with a clerk” is displayed on the information display unit 10a.

In the variable display game, when the two variable displays are stopped, for example, the variable display windows 10b and 10
When the reach state where two “7” s are aligned on the activated lines c and 10d and a big chance is generated occurs,
The information indicating the reach is displayed on the information display unit 10a, and a sound effect is emitted.

In accordance with the progress of the game, the information display unit 1
In 0a, for example, various information such as the progress of the game and the display of the prize ball are displayed.

After the auto setting, the set bet amount (4 in this embodiment) is set for each game.
5) and the game is started only by operating the start device 90. When the player wants to cancel the auto state, the lamp is turned off and the auto state is canceled by pressing the auto / manual switching button 28a again.

When the player wants to settle the account,
When the completion button 29a is pressed, the balls in the upper plate 71 (and the balls in the credit if there are any) are collected in the lower plate 80 through the prize ball discharge port 63a.

Further, when it is desired to collect the balls in the lower plate 80 into a ball box (not shown), the ball discharging lever 88 on the lower side of the lower plate 80 is operated to open the ball discharging hole 81.
The ball in the lower plate 80 will be collected in the ball box.

The display of the information display section 10a includes, for example, a normal display (game explanation), an auto / manual display, a take-in number display, an operation procedure display, a credit number display, and a prize ball display (including the prize ball number). , Big Chance / Regular Bonus Display, Balloon Display at Checkout / Completion, etc. And, as the normal display (game description), for example,
"Welcome. Welcome to this parlor.""I am ~. Put the ball on the upper plate, select the auto / manual changeover switch, and press the start switch." ,
In addition to a display such as “I will explain the next operation”, an operation explanation for each bonus game is displayed.

As the auto / manual display, for example, the display of the selected auto / manual is displayed once on the entire screen of the information display section 10a, and then the display is moved to the left corner or the right corner of the screen. It is displayed small. As the number-of-acquisitions display (including credits), in the case of a manual, an indication of “how many pieces are being acquired”, an indication of “acquisition end”, and the like are made. In the auto mode, for example, the number of credits is displayed once on the entire screen of the information display unit 10a, and then reduced to the left or right corner next to the auto or manual display. As the operation procedure display, for example, a message displayed in the above-mentioned ordinary display section is left in the right corner, and an explanation of what to do next is displayed. As the prize ball display (including the number of prize balls), after the prize ball is discharged for each role, the number of roles and the number of the prize balls discharged is displayed. In the case of a credit, for example, a display is displayed in which the number of award balls is added to the credit amount display section 10s.

The big chance regular bonus display includes an information display section 10a at the time of a big chance.
Is displayed on the entire screen to indicate that the game of big chance has started, and then "?
Please stop at "Shou," And the like, the explanation of the progress procedure of the game and the display of the number of award balls are performed.

As the ball count display at the time of the settlement / completion, when the game is completed, the entire screen of the information display section 10a is displayed, for example, "This machine has been completed. The payment will be made from now on. Please reset. "Is displayed. To open the front frame 100, a key (not shown) is inserted into the lock hole 33 of the front frame 100 and a key of an internal locking device (described later) is rotated clockwise. Be released.

The counter device 29 in the main body case 200
The number-of-discharges indicator 291 displays the total number of balls discharged as prize balls, and the number-of-taken display 292 displays the total number of balls captured as betting balls. The probability of occurrence of a big chance of the game apparatus 1 can be switched, for example, to six stages, and the switching will be described later.

When the front frame 100 is pushed and closed, it is locked as it is. After the locking, if the key (not shown) is inserted again into the keyhole 30 of the front frame 100 and rotated counterclockwise, the gaming machine 1 is reset and a game can be played again. The reset operation resets the discharge number display 291 and the intake number display 292.

The gaming machine 1 includes various devices (for example, a bet amount display unit 760) in order to simplify the wiring process on the back side of the front frame 100 and reduce the number of connectors required for a specific place.
Or a base (for example, a liquid crystal panel control base 750) is used as a relay base for performing wiring connection in a predetermined order, or the concave grooves 131a and 133a on the back side of the reinforcing frame 130 are used as wiring passage grooves (spaces). are doing.

The lead lines from the credit amount display device 770, the liquid crystal panel control base 750, and the bet amount display unit 760 are separately taken in, and the control bases 9 for the switches are separately taken.
20 leads to longer lead wires 171, 172, 173, etc., and increases the number of connectors for taking in and switches to the control board 920, which complicates wiring processing.
A credit number display device 770, a liquid crystal panel control base 750 of the liquid crystal television device 700, a bet amount display unit 760,
Lead wires 171, 172, 173 in the order of relay base 910
Via a relay connection. That is, the credit amount display device 770 is connected to the liquid crystal panel control board 750 via the lead wire 171, and the liquid crystal panel control board 750 is
2, the bet amount display unit 760 is connected to the relay board 910 via the lead wire 173, and the bet number display unit 760 is connected to the relay base 910 in that order. Then, the relay board 910 is connected to a control device 920 for taking in and switches via a lead wire 174. Accordingly, the length of each of the lead wires 171, 172, and 173 is reduced, and the number of connectors for taking in and connecting switches to the control board 920 is also reduced, thereby simplifying the wiring process. Then, the lead wire 175 from the control device 920 for taking in and switches is guided to the lower hinge 190 side through the concave groove 133a of the reinforcing frame 130, and is guided into the main body case 200 therefrom. On the other hand, the lead wire 176 from the liquid crystal television device 700 is guided to the lower hinge 190 side through the concave groove 131a of the reinforcing frame 130, and the main case 200
Leading inside. The lead wire 176 is wrapped with a flexible synthetic resin sheet 137.

As described above, by using the liquid crystal panel control board 750 and the bet amount display unit 760 as a relay board, or by using the concave grooves 131a and 133a on the back side of the reinforcing frame 130 as the wiring processing concave grooves, the front frame is formed. 1
The simplification of the wiring process on the back side of 00 is achieved. By simplifying the wiring process, the variable display windows 10b, 10c, 10
The internal wiring process can be made invisible from outside d. Further, by removing the connection terminal 17b of the lead wire 176, the exchange of the credit number display device 770 becomes easy. When the front frame 100 is opened, the lead wires 17
First-class wiring is inconspicuous.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the front frame 100. The front frame 100 includes a front frame main body 110 and a reinforcing frame 130 attached to the back side of the front frame main body 110. Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the concave groove 131 on the base side of the reinforcing frame 130 is omitted.
The protective cover 177 of the lead wire 176, which is forcibly fitted in a, is detachably attached.

The front frame body 110 constitutes the outer shape of the front portion of the front frame 100. In this embodiment, it is made of resin (including synthetic resin and natural resin). The front frame body 110 includes a front wall 110A and an enclosing frame 110B formed rearward around the front wall 110A.
It is composed of

The front wall portion 110A is provided with opening portions 111-113 for displaying large-size objects in order from the upper side.
LCD television installation opening 114, variable display opening 11
7 to 119, stop display openings 124 to 126, an upper winning ball discharging opening 128, a capturing opening 127, and a lower winning ball discharging opening 129 are formed.

On the other hand, in the case of this embodiment, the reinforcing frame 130 is constituted by a rectangular frame made of metal, and a locking device 140 is attached to the back of one side (free end). In addition, the concave groove 131 on the back side of the base of the reinforcing frame 130.
Bearing members 136 and 1137 are attached to the upper and lower parts in FIG.

The reinforcing frame 130 is connected to the front frame main body 110.
It is attached to the back side of the front frame main body 110 in a state of being housed in the surrounding frame 110B on the back side. Then, in this state, the base frame-side outer portion of the reinforcing frame 130 and the front frame body 1
A hinge storage space 138 is defined between the inner side of the base-side surrounding frame 110B of FIG.

The front frame body 110 is reinforced by the reinforcing frame 130. For this reason, it becomes possible to integrally mold the main body portion of the front frame 100 to which a large force is easily applied with synthetic resin. It is also easy to do.

The protective cover 177 is formed, for example, as a long object having a U-shaped cross section, and is made of an elastically deformable synthetic resin or the like. The width d is slightly larger than the inner width of the concave groove 131a on the base side of the reinforcing frame 130, and is set to a size that can be forcibly fitted into the concave groove 131a.

After the lead wire 176 is stored in the concave groove 131a on the base side of the reinforcing frame 130 as shown in FIGS. If you do, lead wire 1
76 does not come off from the concave groove 131a. With such a simple configuration, the lead wire 17 is inserted from the inside of the concave groove 131a.
6 can be prevented from coming off.

Further, since the locking device 140 is attached to the reinforcing frame 130, the front frame 100 is not easily broken during the operation of locking and unlocking.

In FIG. 8, a front frame main body 110 is divided into three parts: an upper part (for example, a game display part), a middle part (for example, an operation system part), and a lower part (for example, a dish-related part). The exploded perspective view of the modification of FIG. Front frame body 1
10 does not necessarily have to be integrally molded, for example, as shown in FIG.
OF and the lower portion 110 </ b> G may be separately formed and attached to the reinforcing frame 130. If separated and individually reinforced in this way, the strength is further increased, and it is easy to attach components to each part. And those upper part 110
E. If the middle part 110F and the lower part 110G are separately mounted on the main body case 200 so that they can be opened and closed, maintenance and repair of each part are easy. Front frame body 1
It is rather easy to manufacture it by dividing and molding 10 in this way,
Easy to assemble.

FIG. 9 shows the front frame main body 110 and the reinforcing frame 13.
A second modified example in which 0 is divided into three parts, an upper end part, a middle part, and a lower part, is shown. In this modification, the reinforcing frame 130 is divided into an upper portion 130E, a middle portion 130F, and a lower portion 130G in accordance with the front frame body 110 divided into three.
And the upper part 110E, 130E
, Middle section 110F, 130F, lower section 11
The upper part, the middle part, and the lower part of the front frame 100 are respectively constituted by 0G and 130G.

The upper part of the front frame 100,
The middle section and the lower section are separately rotatably mounted on the front side opening of the main body case 200, and the locking devices are also separately mounted. With such a configuration,
Creation of the front frame main body 110 and the reinforcing frame 130 and opening and closing operations of the front frame 100 are facilitated.

FIG. 10 shows a third modified example of the front frame 100 as a vertical sectional side view of the upper end portion of the front frame 100. In the third modification, the surrounding frame 110B of the front frame body 110
A metal reinforcing frame 130K made in the same rectangle as the surrounding frame 110B is embedded therein, and the front frame 100 is made. By doing so, the front frame 100 can be easily reinforced.

FIG. 11 shows a fourth modification of the front frame 100 as a vertical sectional side view of the upper end portion of the front frame 100. In the fourth modified example, the outer frame 1 forming the front frame body 110
10D and the inner frame 11 fitted into the back of the outer frame 110D
0E and metal reinforcing frames 130L, 130M, 13
0N, the outer frame 110D and the inner frame 11 are fixed with screws 139.
The front frame 100 is made by integrating OE with the front frame.

The reinforcing frames 130L and 130M are formed in a rectangular frame shape according to the shape of the surrounding frame 110B of the front frame body 110, and the reinforcing frame 130N is formed according to the shape of the front wall portion of the front frame body 110. ing. In this way,
The front frame body 110 made of a synthetic resin or the like may be reinforced.

FIG. 12 shows the locking device 14 from the reinforcing frame 130.
FIG. 2 shows an exploded perspective view in a state where 0 and the like are removed. Bearing members 13 are provided above and below one side of the back side of the reinforcing frame 130 formed in a rectangular shape.
6,1137 are attached. These bearing members 1
Shaft through holes 136a and 1137a are provided on the coaxial lines of 36 and 1137, respectively.

Behind the other end (free end) of the reinforcing frame 130, a locking device 140 for locking the front frame 100 to the main body case 200, and a locking device 140 for unlocking the locking device 140 and a main control device (described later) Lock device 14 for resetting
5 is attached. For this reason, the attachment of the locking device 140 to the front frame 100 becomes strong, and the front frame 1
00 is hard to break. The locking device 140 includes an operation lever 141 that can be moved up and down, and hooks 142 and 143 that move up and down in conjunction with the elevation of the operation lever 141. Then, the operating lever 141 and the hooks 142, 1
Reference numeral 43 denotes a returning spring (not shown in the figure) which is constantly provided with an upward returning force.

The lock device 145 is rotated from the front side of the front frame 100 by a key (not shown). By this operation, when the cam 146 of the locking device 145 is rotated clockwise, the cam 146 pushes down the operating lever of the locking device 140 to lower the hooks 142 and 143, thereby unlocking the locking device 140, When rotated counterclockwise, the main controller 250 is reset to enable the game. Further, a wiring holder 148 for holding a wiring cable housed in a concave groove on the back side is attached to a lower portion on the back side of the reinforcing frame 130.

FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the reinforcing frame 130. The reinforcing frame 130 includes first to fourth frame elements 131 to 131.
134 are assembled in a rectangular shape, and their ends are mutually connected by bolts 135a and nuts 135b. In the case of this embodiment, the first to third frame elements 131 to 131
133 is bent and reinforced so as to have a U-shaped cross section. Then, the first to third frame elements 131
133 are used as concave grooves for wiring processing.

The fourth frame element 134 is bent and reinforced to have an L-shaped cross section. Further, a mounting portion 134a for mounting the locking device 140 and the locking device 145 is provided near the lower stage.

FIG. 14 is a partial perspective view of the upper bearing for rotatably supporting the front frame 100 with respect to the main body case 200. FIG. 15 is a partial perspective view of the lower bearing. Bearing fittings 191 and 19 are provided on an upper end of the left side wall in the front opening of the main body case 200 and on a stepped portion 209h which is provided to protrude forward at a lower part of the front surface of the main body case 200, respectively.
2 are installed. These bearings 191, 19
A part of the projection 2 horizontally projects toward the front side of the front opening of the main body case 200, and support shafts 191b and 192b are provided on the respective projections 191a and 192a upward on a coaxial line.

Then, the tip 1 of the upper bearing member 191
91a reaches the hinge accommodating space 138 (the space on the back side of the front frame 100) in the surrounding frame 110B of the back frame of the front frame 100, and the support shaft 191b at the tip thereof is inserted into the shaft through hole 136a of the bearing member 136, and Support shaft 192 of side bearing fitting 192
b is a notch 110 below the surrounding frame 110 of the front frame 100
b through the shaft through-holes 1137a of the bearing member 1137 in FIG.
The front frame 100 is supported so as to be openable and closable (rotatably) with respect to the front frame 0. When the front frame 100 is open,
The distal end side of the bearing fitting 191 escapes into the escape notch 110a of the surrounding frame 110B so as not to hit the surrounding frame 110B. Since the front frame 100 is thus supported by the main body case 200 via the bearing members 136 and 1137 attached to the reinforcing frame 130, the front frame 1
00 can maintain sufficient strength against the rotation operation. Also,
The bearings 191 and 192 are accommodated in the main body case 200, and the projections 191a and 192a are accommodated in the rear space 138 of the front frame 100 and under the front frame 100, so that the hinges 190 and 190 are provided. Does not appear outside and does not get in the way.

FIG. 16 is a front view of the main body case 200. The main body case 200 includes a variable display drum device 600, a main tank 410, a sub tank 420, a discharge gutter 430,
Prize ball discharge unit 450, prize ball discharge control device 470, ball drain gutter 550, main control device 250, and power supply device 3
70 and the like, and is formed in a box shape with an open front side.

The shelf board 36 is provided in the middle part of the main body case 200, and a ventilation hole 209d is provided in the upper part of the back plate, and an electric ventilation fan 265 is attached to the ventilation hole 209d. Ventilation holes 211 and 212 are provided in the upper half and the lower half of the center of the back surface, respectively, and a viewing window 221 and a wiring extraction hole 222 are formed on the right side of the upper half. Further, support members 231 and 232 that rotatably support an upper half unit (to be described later) of the prize ball discharge system are attached to the upper right end in the main body case 200. 231a,
232a are provided. On the other hand, this body case 20
A fixing member 23 which can fix the prize ball discharging system unit so as not to rotate at a steady position on the upper and lower sides on the left end side of the upper inner half part.
5,236 are attached. Also, body case 2
00, hooks 142 and 143 of the locking device 140
Lock receiving portions 206a and 207a for engaging the hooks 142 and 143 are provided on the side wall portion corresponding to.

FIG. 17 shows a rear view of the main body case 200. A lid 225 for opening and closing the viewing window 221 is attached to the portion of the viewing window 221 on the rear surface of the main body case 200 so as to be able to move up and down. A counter device 290 is attached to the inside of the wiring takeout hole 222 on the back plate of the main body case 200, and a power cord 228 of the gaming machine 1 is pulled out from the back side of the takeout hole 222.

FIG. 18 shows the ball catching unit 300 with the back cover (not shown) of the ball catching unit 300 removed.
19 is a rear (rear) perspective view, FIG. 19 is a rear (rear) view, and FIG. 20 is a front (front) perspective view. This ball capture device unit 300 has a front frame 10
0, a take-in board 310 is mounted inside, and a ball introduction gutter 320 is provided on the back side of the take-in board 310. An intake device 330, an intake counter 340, a switching device 350, and the like are attached along the ball introduction gutter 320.

The ball introduction gutter 320 takes the balls in the supply tray 71 on the front face of the front frame 100 into the game apparatus 1 and collects them in the island equipment (not shown), or places the balls in the lower dish 80 on the front face of the front frame 100. It is provided in the direction from the upper part to the lower part. The ball introduction gutter 320 is meandered to reduce the intake speed, and an intake port 26 is provided at the upper end thereof. Further, a deceleration inclined surface 325 for reducing the flow velocity of the intake ball is provided upstream of the ball introduction gutter 320. The inclined surface 325 is gently inclined so that the downstream side in the downflow direction becomes lower. on the other hand,
The downstream part of the ball introduction gutter 320 is branched into a return passage 321 for returning the ball in the introduction gutter 320 into the lower plate 80 on the front surface of the front frame 100 and a collection passage 322 for collecting the ball in the island facility.

The intake device 330 opens and closes the middle of the path of the ball introduction gutter 320 and causes the ball in the upstream passage of the ball introduction gutter 320 to flow down toward the return passage 321 or the recovery passage 322 on the downstream side. The take-in solenoid 331 attached to the attachment substrate 310 and the link 332 attached to the operating rod 331a (FIG. 19) of the take-in solenoid 331
Is rotated about the support shaft 333 as an axis, and the ball introduction gutter 32 is rotated.
And an opening / closing member 334 for opening and closing the passage in the middle of the vehicle.

The take-in device 330 is configured as described above. Normally, the take-off solenoid 331 is demagnetized and its operating rod 331a (FIG. 19) is wound around the return spring 331b (FIG. 19). It is lowered by the extension return force or the like, whereby the front end of the opening / closing member 334 enters the ball introduction gutter 320 through the opening 323 and the internal passage is closed. But the capture button 24a
When the intake solenoid 331 is excited by a command from the main control device 250 accompanying the operation of
a rises, and accordingly, the opening / closing cam 334
The tip side is rotated around the axis 3 in a direction to be removed from the inside of the ball introduction gutter 320 to open the internal passage. The opening converts the upstream sphere into a state in which it can flow downstream.

The switching device 350 switches the direction of the flow of the sphere at the boundary between the return passage 321 and the recovery passage 322, and includes a switching solenoid 351 and a switching valve 352 rotated by the switching solenoid 351. ing. The switching valve 352 is rotatably mounted around a support shaft 352 a at a branch path between the recovery passage 322 and the return passage 321. As shown in FIG. 15, an operating lever 353 fixed to a support shaft 352a of the switching valve 352
Is attached to one end of a rotation lever 355 that rotates about a support shaft 356 as an axis. The other end of the rotating lever 355 is attached to the tip (lower end) of the operating rod 354 of the switching solenoid 351.

The switching device 350 is configured as described above, and the operation of the operating rod 354 of the switching solenoid 351 causes the switching valve 352 to rotate, and the recovery passage 322 and the return passage 32
1 is alternately opened and closed.

Although not shown, upstream of the ball introduction gutter 320,
For example, in FIG. 10, a ball shortage detector is installed at a position where a fifth ball from the bottom can be detected. An opening / closing device (not shown) operated by a solenoid or the like may be installed in the intake port 26, and when the ball is not taken in, the intake port 26 may be closed by the opening / closing device. . Thereby, it is possible to prevent a foreign substance or the like from being inserted into the intake 26.

FIG. 21 is an overall perspective view of the upper half unit of the prize ball discharge system, FIG. 22 is a front view thereof, and FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view of the prize ball discharge unit. The prize ball discharging system upper half unit 400 includes a rotating base frame 401 rotatably mounted in the main body case 200, and a rotating base frame 4.
01 main tank 41 attached to the upper end on the front side
0, a sub-tank 420 attached to the middle section,
A discharge gutter 430 attached to the lower part, a prize ball discharge gutter unit 450 attached to the lower left part of the same, a prize ball discharge controller 470 attached to the middle front part of the prize ball discharge gutter unit 450, and the like. It is composed of At the free end side of the rotating base frame 401, a fastening device 406 called a nip latch that can be inserted into the locking holes 235a and 236a of the fixing members 235 and 236 (FIG. 16) in the main body case 200. , 406 are attached.

More specifically, the rotation base frame 40
1 is to rotate the entire upper half unit 400 of the prize ball discharge system to which the main tank 410, the sub tank 420, the discharge gutter 430, and the prize ball discharge unit 450 are attached in a horizontal direction around one end in the main body case 200. It is movably supported. A main storage section 402 that defines a main storage space 411 in cooperation with the main tank 410 is formed in an upper front portion of the rotating base frame 401. A ball shortage detector 403 for detecting a ball shortage state is provided at the bottom of the main storage section 402.

The base end side of the rotating base frame 401 (FIG. 2)
A side plate 404 is formed on the right end side in FIG. Support members 405, 405 are attached to the upper and lower portions of the front end of the side plate portion 404, and shaft holes 405a, 405a are formed at the distal ends of the support members 405, 405.

The main tank 410 stores spheres to be supplied through the supply opening 201 (FIG. 1) of the main body case 200, and is formed in an upper and rear opening container shape. The bottom of the main tank 410 is inclined so that the left side is low, and the bottom part on the left side (the bottom part on the downstream side).
An outlet (not shown in the figure) of a sphere through which the sphere flows out into the sub-tank 430 is formed. Further, one-touch type fixing devices 415 called, for example, nip latches are attached to both the left and right sides and the lower side of the main tank 410. It can be fitted into a mounting hole (not shown in the figure) provided in the frame 401. A ball leveler 413 for leveling the balls in the sub tank 420 is swingably supported below the main tank 410.

The main tank 410 is configured as described above, and the rotation base frame 40 is provided via the fastening device 415.
1 is detachably attached to the front side. Then, in the attached state, the main tank 41
The main storage space 411 is defined by the main storage space 402 and the main storage portion 402 of the rotation base frame 401.

The sub-tank 420 is for temporarily storing spheres flowing out of an outlet (not shown in the figure) at the bottom on the downstream side of the main tank 410. Is made. This sub tank 4
20 is inclined such that the right side thereof is lower, and the bottom of the right end thereof (the bottom of the downstream end) is provided with the discharge gutter 430.
Outlet of the ball into which the ball flows out (not shown in the figure)
Are formed. A ball leveler 432 for leveling the balls in the discharge gutter 430 is swingably supported below the sub tank 420. The sub-tank 420 is attached to the rotation base frame 4 by, for example, a one-touch fastening device 425 called a nip latch.
01 is attached to the middle part on the back side in the same manner as in the main tank 410.

The discharge gutter 430 is connected to the sub-tank 420
The ball which flows out from the downstream outlet (not shown in the figure) is guided into a prize ball discharge gutter (described later) of the prize ball discharge unit 450, and is formed in a container shape with an open upper side. The discharge gutter 430 is inclined so that its left side (in FIG. 21) becomes lower.
A ball outlet (not shown in the figure) for flowing out into a prize ball discharge gutter (described later) is formed. On the upstream side and the downstream side of the discharge gutter 430, respectively, an electric ball leveling device 436,
426 are provided. The discharge gutter 430 is attached to the lower part on the back side of the rotating base frame 401 by fastening devices 435 attached to the left and right sides thereof in the same manner as in the main tank 410.

The connection terminal board 470 is attached to the upper right side of the rotating base frame 401. The prize ball discharge unit 450 discharges the sphere sent through the discharge gutter 430 into the prize ball discharge gutter 500 on the front base frame 100 side. Lid 4 attached to unit body 450A
50B.

The prize ball discharging unit main body 450A includes a main main body 460 and a sub main body 470. The main body 460 includes a rear upper half discharge part 461 and a lower half discharge part 462 on the rear side of the prize ball discharge unit main body 450A. Have been.

Further, a winding prize ball discharge gutter 451 is provided on the front side of the upper half portion of the main body 460 and the front side of the sub body 470, and a prize ball discharge gutter 451 is provided downstream of the prize ball discharge gutter 451. A ball discharge counter 452a and a prize ball discharge device 453 are provided.

The prize ball discharge gutters 451, 451 have an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage serving as a decompression path 451a, a marginal path 451b, and a discharge path 451c, respectively. The pressure reducing path 451a is for reducing the moving pressure of the reserve sphere as a prize ball sent from the discharge gutter 430, and is provided by making a plurality of U-turns in a gentle inclination state as shown in FIG. The marginal path 451b is connected to a discharge path 451c thereunder.
In order to make it easier to control the discharge of the prize balls by the prize ball discharge device 453, by providing an interval between the prize balls passing through.
It comprises a vertical passage 451d communicating with the pressure reducing passage 451a, and a direction changing passage 451e communicating with a discharge passage 451c described later. At the lower end of the vertical passage 451d, a moving force attenuating inclined portion 451f for attenuating the moving force of the ball in the downflow direction is provided in a state where the moving force attenuating inclined portion 451f is gradually inclined downward toward the direction changing passage 451e. Further, on the downstream side of the direction changing passage 451e, the damping inclined portion 451 is provided.
A guide inclined wall 451g is provided to change the flowing direction of the ball flowing down along f to the vertical direction. On the other hand, on the rear wall of the vertical passage 451d behind the direction change passage 451e, a ball clogging prevention protrusion 451i is provided so as to protrude forward (to the left in FIG. 18). Due to the ball clogging prevention protrusion 451i, the center position of the ball on the lowest attenuating inclined portion 451f of the balls vertically aligned and stopped in the vertical passage 451d is always ahead of the center position of the ball above it (FIG. 18).
In the left). As a result, the downward moving pressure of the upper sphere is reduced to the lowest attenuation slope 451.
f is always pushed forward by a certain distance or more. Therefore, even if the clearance of the ball passage of the prize ball discharge gutter 451 is taken into consideration, the lowest ball is always located downstream of the attenuation slope 451f. Pushing prevents ball clogging.

The prize ball discharge device 453 is provided with the prize ball discharge gutter 45.
1. The prize ball discharge solenoid 453a as a driving means installed beside the first prize ball 453a, and a flow-down preventing member 453e driven by the driving force of the solenoid 453a to control the discharge of the ball in the prize ball discharge gutter 451. ing. The prize ball discharge solenoid 453a is lowered and returned by its own weight and the force of the return spring 453f at the time of its demagnetization (off), and has an operating rod 453b which rises at the time of excitation (on).

On the other hand, the flow-down preventing members 453e are respectively supported by support shafts 45 attached to the side of the winning ball discharge gutter 451.
It is rotatably supported by 3d. Connecting pins 453g are protruded from one side of the flow-down preventing members 453e, respectively, and the connecting pins 453g and the lower end portions of the operating rods 453b of the respective winning ball discharge solenoids 453a are connected via connecting members 453c. ing.

The prize ball discharging solenoid 453a
Is in the demagnetized (off) state, the operating rod 453
b descends so that the leading end of the flow-down preventing member 453e enters the respective discharge paths 451c of the two prize ball discharge gutters 451 via the notches, so that the balls in the discharge paths 451c do not flow down. It has become. However, when the prize ball discharge solenoid 453a is excited (turned on), the operating rod 453b rises and the flow-down preventing members 453e are rotated in the direction in which their distal ends rise, so that the two prize ball discharge gutters 451 are formed. Of each of the discharge paths 451c, and the balls in the discharge paths 451c can flow down.

In the lower half of the main body 460, there is provided one outlet gutter 454 for discharging or collecting the sphere flowing down through the discharge path 451c of the two prize ball discharge gutters 451. Have been. The downstream side of the outlet gutter 454 branches into a prize ball discharge path 454a and a collection path 454b. The switching device 455 is installed at the branch.
The switching device 455 is provided with a switching solenoid 455 a as a driving means provided beside the outlet gutter 454, and is driven by the driving force of the solenoid 455 a to drive the outlet gutter 4.
And a switching valve 455e for switching the flow path of the 54 branch portion.

The switching solenoid 455a is lowered and returned by its own weight and the force of the return spring 455f at the time of demagnetization (off), and has an operating rod 455b which rises at the time of excitation (on).

On the other hand, the switching valve 455e is connected to the outlet gutter 4
The flowing direction of the ball flowing down in the direction 54 is defined as the prize ball discharge path 454.
The direction is switched between the direction a and the direction of the collecting path 454b, and the base (lower end) thereof is rotatably supported by a support shaft 455d. And an arm 45 integral with the base.
5g is connected to the switching solenoid 4 via the connecting member 455c.
55a is connected to the operating rod 455b.

When the switching solenoid 455a is in a demagnetized (off) state, the operating rod 455c is lowered and the switching valve 455e is moved to the recovery path 45 as shown in FIG.
4b is closed. Is the switching solenoid 4
When 55a is excited (turned on), the operating rod 455c rises, and the switching valve 455e changes to a state in which the prize ball discharge path 454a side is closed. The lid 450B covers the front surface of the prize ball discharge unit 450A, and is formed, for example, in a flat plate shape.

At the upper and lower ends of the lid 450B, for example, a one-touch type fixing device 45 called a nilac is attached.
8 are attached, and the front ends of the fastening devices 458 are fitted into the fastening holes 450c on the front side of the prize ball discharge unit 450A so that the lid 450B is attached to the front surface of the prize ball discharge unit main body 450A. It is attached detachably.

In this embodiment, since the cover 450B is made of a transparent material, when a problem such as ball clogging occurs in the prize ball discharge unit 450, the cover 45B is made of a transparent material.
Even if the OB is not removed, the trouble state (such as clogging of the ball or a trouble) can be easily visually recognized through the transparent lid 450B. The prize ball discharging unit 450 thus configured is mounted at a predetermined position on the rotating base frame 401 by a one-touch operation by a fastening device called a nilac. The main tank 4
10, the sub-tank 420, the discharge gutter 430, and the prize ball discharge unit 450 are unitized and mounted with one touch while being positioned on the rotating base frame 401, so that their manufacture and mounting are easy.

FIG. 24 shows the upper half unit 4 of the prize ball discharging system.
00 shows a vertical side view of the lower end of the ball outflow side of FIG. On the front side of the lower end portion of the rotating base frame 401 constituting the support frame of the upper half unit 400 of the prize ball discharge system, the prize ball discharge unit 4 is provided.
Downflow control gutter 407 communicating with 50 prize ball discharge paths 454a
Is provided. The flow control gutter 407 is provided with a passage opening / closing device 408A for opening and closing the flow control gutter 407.

The passage opening / closing device 408A includes an opening / closing member 408 for opening / closing the internal passage of the flow control gutter 407 and the opening / closing member 408 in a state where the internal passage of the flow control gutter 407 is closed. And a return spring 409a for returning.

More specifically, the opening / closing member 40
8 has a substantially rectangular outer shape when viewed from above. In the first half thereof, an opening 40 for flowing down a ball is provided.
8a are formed, and the latter half is a closing plate portion 408b. This opening / closing member 408 is provided with slit holes 407 a and 40 formed in the front and rear walls of the internal passage of the downflow control gutter 407.
It is installed so as to be able to advance and retreat in a direction crossing the internal passage of the downflow control gutter 407 via 7a. This opening / closing member 408 is
Normally, the return spring 4 stored in the storage case 409 attached to the lower rear side of the rotating base frame 401
Due to the return force of 09a, the flow-down opening 408a is moved forward of the flow-down control gutter 407 as shown in FIG.
4 and rightward), and the closed portion 408b closes the internal passage of the flow-down control gutter 407 so that the ball in the internal passage is not allowed to flow down. And the opening and closing member 4
08: The direction in which the tip is pushed back and left (left side in FIG. 24)
When it is drawn in, the flow-down opening 408 a
And the ball in the internal passage can flow down.

FIG. 25 is a front perspective view of the prize ball outlet gutter 500. The prize ball outlet gutter 500 discharges the balls flowing down from the prize ball discharge gutters 451 and 451 via the prize ball discharge path 454a into the upper plate 71 and the lower plate 80 of the front frame 100, and is substantially the same. It is made as an L-shaped hollow gutter and has an outlet 520 inside. This prize ball outlet gutter 50
As shown in FIG. 22, a contact portion 510 and an inflow port 521 to the lead-out path 520 are provided on the back side of the upper end of the zero.
An upper outlet 522 is provided at the upper front side of the prize ball outlet gutter 500, and a lower outlet 523 is provided at the lower front side thereof so as to communicate with the outlet path 520.

A return ball inflow port 524 is provided on the side of the downstream end of the prize ball outlet gutter 500 so as to communicate with the ball return passage 321 of the ball introduction gutter 320. The prize ball outlet gutter 500 is configured in this way, and the upper outlet 522 has the prize ball outlet 63a of the upper plate 71, the lower outlet 523 has the prize ball outlet 85a of the lower plate 80, The return ball inlet 524 is connected to the ball return passage 321 of the ball introduction gutter 320.
Are attached to the lower portion on the back side of the front frame 100 in a state where they communicate with each other.

FIG. 26 is a front perspective view of the collection gutter 550. The collection gutter 550 has, for example, a shape as shown in the figure and collects the discharged balls in a collection gutter (not shown) in the island facility. The collection gutter 550 is provided with a collection passage 551 for guiding the ball flowing down through the collection path 454b to a collection path (not shown) in the island facility.
At the upstream end of the collection passage 551, the collection passage 454 is provided.
b, and an outlet 551b at the downstream end for letting the ball flow into an island facility (not shown).
Is provided. The upper end of the collecting gutter 550 is connected to the prize ball discharge gutter 451 and 451 from the prize ball discharge channel 45.
A prize ball guide path 552 is provided to guide the ball that has flowed down via 4a into the prize ball derivation gutter 500.

FIG. 27 shows a prize ball discharging unit main body 450A and a collecting gutter 550 installed in the main body case 200.
And a winning ball deriving gutter 500 installed on the back side of the front frame 100
Is shown as a partial vertical sectional side view thereof. When the prize ball discharge unit main body 450A and the collection gutter 550 are installed in the main body case 200, as shown in FIG. 552.

The front frame 10 is
In the state where 0 is closed, as shown in FIG.
The contact portion 510 on the rear side of the upper end portion of the prize ball guiding gutter 500 hits the tip of the opening / closing member 408 of the flow-down control gutter 407 and retreats the opening / closing member 408. 407, the downstream flow control passage 407 is opened. Then, the prize ball guide path 522 is the lead path 52 of the prize ball guide gutter 500.
0, which is in communication with the inflow port 521, and which is discharged from the prize ball discharge gutters 451, 451 via the prize ball discharge path 454a, the prize ball discharge trough 5 via the prize ball discharge path 454a.
It is in a state where it can be flown into the outgoing path 520 of 00. At this time, the balls discharged by the prize ball discharging device 453 can be discharged into the upper plate 71 and the lower plate 80.

In this state, when the front frame 100 is opened with respect to the main body case 200, the prize ball discharge gutter 500 separates from the flow control gutter 407 of the collection gutter 550. However, at the same time, the contact portion 510 on the rear side of the upper end portion of the prize ball guiding gutter 500 is separated from the tip of the opening / closing member 408 of the flow-down control gutter 407. Downflow control gutter 407 in section 408b
Is closed. The closing of the flow-down control passage 407 by the opening / closing member 408 causes the prize ball discharge passage 454a.
The ball inside cannot flow down, thereby preventing the ball from spilling.

FIG. 28 is a perspective view of the variable display drum device 600. The variable display drum device 600 includes a drum box 610 and a plurality (for example, three) of drum units 660 and 67 installed in the drum box 610.
0,680 and these drum units 660,670,
A connection connector 640 for electrically connecting the 680 to the main control device 250 (FIG. 6) is provided.

The drum box 610 is formed as a hollow box having a front opening, and a transparent (or translucent) front cover 650 is provided on the front opening of the drum box 610.
However, its upper end is supported via bearings 651 on bearings 611 and 611 provided at the upper end of the front side opening. Then, in the supported state, the front cover 6
50 is rotatable (openable and closable) in a direction in which the lower end moves up and down around the support shaft 651.

Therefore, the spilled ball from the main tank 410 or the sub tank 420 above the drum box 610 only hits the transparent front cover 650 and does not damage the variable display drums 667, 677, 687 in the drum box 610. Also, this drum box 610
The upper surface of the roof 611 is an inclined surface that is smoothly inclined so that the rear side thereof is lower. Accordingly, the main tank 410 and the sub tank 42 above the drum box 610
The spilled sphere that has fallen on the upper surface of the drum box 610 from 0 or the like is guided to the inclined surface of the roof 611 and collected from behind the drum box 610.

Although not shown, the main body case 200
Openings are provided in the front and rear portions of the shelf plate 36, and guides are provided at the bottom of the case 200 for guiding the balls that have fallen through those openings into the collection gutter of the island facility. Have been.

At both left and right sides of the lower part of the drum box 610, fastening pieces 612 are provided substantially horizontally.
For example, a one-touch type fixing device 613 called a nip latch is attached to 12. Then, the front end portions (lower end portions) of these fastening devices 613 are inserted into fastening holes (not shown) provided in the shelf plate 36 in the main body case 200, so that they can be easily set with one touch. It has become.

FIG. 29 is an exploded perspective view of the drum unit 680. Drum units 660, 670, 68
Since all three 0s have substantially the same configuration, only one of the drum units 680 will be described. The drum unit 680 includes, as shown in FIG.
A pulse motor (including a stepping motor) 68 attached to the partition plate 681 via an attachment frame 682.
3. a variable display drum 687 attached to a drive shaft (not shown) of the pulse motor 683, and the variable display drum 68 inside the partition plate 681 and
7 and the like.

The partition plate 681 is connected to the pulse motor 68.
3. It supports the variable display drum 687, the lighting device 685, and the like. However, the partition plate 681 of the right drum unit 680 also serves as the side wall plate of the drum box 610. The pulse motor 683 rotates the variable display drum 687 in a state where the rotation stop position of the variable display drum 687 can be controlled. I have. The variable display drum 687 is attached to a pulley (not shown) attached to the drive shaft of the pulse motor 683.

The variable display drum 687 includes a translucent (semi-translucent) drum reel portion 687a and a mounting portion 687c provided at the center of the inside of the drum reel portion 687a via a supporting piece 687b. I have it. The variable display drum 687 is configured as described above, and the pulley (not shown in the drawing) attached to the drive shaft of the pulse motor 683 via an inner central attachment portion 687c.
Attached to. Then, in the attached state, the illumination device 685 faces the inside of the drum reel portion 687a.

The illuminating device 685 illuminates a portion of the drum reel portion 687a reaching a position in front of the variable display drum 687 toward the player from the inside thereof, and includes a lamp support member 684 and the lamp support member 684. Upper row,
Variable display lamp 68 attached to the middle and lower stages
4a 684b and 684c. This lighting device 6
Reference numeral 85 designates such a structure, and the mounting piece 68 on the inner side of the partition plate 681 is provided via the lamp support member 684.
1a. Then, in the mounted state, the variable display drum 687 is located in the drum reel portion 687a.

The variable display drums 667, 677, 68
The spacing between the seven is so narrow that a ball does not enter or get caught between them. The illustration of the wiring to the pulse motor 683 and the lighting device 685 is omitted.

FIG. 30 to FIG. 42 are explanatory views for attaching various components to the front frame 100. FIG. Among them, FIG. 30 is a front perspective view of the front frame 100, FIG. 31 is a perspective view of a display panel (variable display panel) 10A, a large display lamp cover 20A, and decorative members 30A, 30B, 30B, and FIG. 33 is an exploded perspective view of the stop switch unit 40, FIG. 34 is an exploded perspective view of the stop switch 42 (43, 44), and FIG. Partial longitudinal side view of the operation unit showing the installed state,
36 is a perspective view of the decorative covers 60 and 72 and the upper plate 71 and the like, and FIG. 37 is a partial vertical side view of the front frame 100 on which the upper plate 71 is installed. 38 is a perspective view of the lower plate 80 and the prize ball discharge frame 85, FIG. 39 is a partial longitudinal side view of the front frame 100 on which the lower plate 80 is installed, and FIG.
FIG.
1 is an exploded perspective view of the start switch device 90, and FIG. 42 is a partial longitudinal side view of the front frame 100 on which the start switch device 90 is installed.

As shown in FIG. 30, a panel mounting portion 111 is provided on the upper half of the front frame body 110 constituting the front frame 100.
Is provided. The upper portion of the panel mounting portion 111 has an opening 111a for installing a liquid crystal panel, and the middle portion has an opening 111b for displaying a bet amount and an opening 113a, 1
13b, 113c and bonus game display opening 1
11c and an opening 111d for displaying the number of credits, and openings 114a, 114b,
114c are provided.

In the uppermost portion of the front frame main body 110, there are provided opening portions 112a, 112b, and 112c for displaying a large-size object. An opening 115a for setting a take-in button, an opening 115b for setting an automatic / manual switching button, and an opening 115c for setting a settlement / completion button are provided in the upper wall of the operation unit 115 in the middle of the front frame main body 110. A stop button installation opening 116c is provided in the front wall of the unit.

A winning ball discharging opening 116b and a receiving opening 116d are provided on the left and right sides of the lower portion of the front frame main body 110 near the upper portion, respectively, and a winning ball discharging opening 116e is provided on a central portion near the lower portion. Each is provided. FIGS. 31 to 4 show a front portion of the front frame body 110 thus configured.
2 are attached.

That is, the variable display panel 10A shown in FIG.
1 constitutes the panel display section 10 (FIG. 1), and is attached to the panel attachment section 111. The variable display panel 10A is made of, for example, a non-translucent thin plate material. In the center of the upper part, a transparent information display unit 10 is provided.
a is a transparent variable display window (variable display unit) 10 at the bottom.
b, 10c, and 10d are provided.

A semi-transmissive big chance display section 10e is provided on the left side of the display window 10a, and a semi-transparent score display section 10f is provided on the right side. Below the variable display windows 10b, 10c, 10d, there are provided translucent stop display sections 10g, 10h, 10i, and on the left and right sides, the translucent bet numbers with the bet numbers displayed respectively. Display units 10a to 10e, semi-transparent bonus game display unit 10r, and semi-transparent credit number display window 10s
Is provided. In addition, the variable display windows 10b, 10
c, 10d so that the combination display lines (a to
c) is provided.

The large object occurrence display lamp cover 20A shown in FIG.
A cover for covering a large object display lamp (not shown) installed in each of 12b and 112c, and is formed in a semi-translucent container shape. The lamp lamp cover 20A is a front frame body 1
10 is attached to the uppermost part of the main item 10,
Is composed.

The decorative members 30A, 30B, 30 shown in FIG.
B is for decoration by covering the front side of the edge of the upper half of the front frame main body 110. The decoration frame 30 is arranged in a U-shape on the front side of the edge of the upper half.

Stop switch unit 4 shown in FIG.
0 is a stop button 22 for pressing operation on the decorative plate 41.
Stop switch devices 42 to 44 having a to 22c, etc.
Is configured. The stop switch unit 40 is attached to the opening 116c of the operation unit 115 of the front frame main body 110 as shown in FIG.

The stop switch unit 4 shown in FIG.
33, stop switch devices 42 to 43 are attached to an assembly base frame 45 as shown in FIG. More specifically, the collective base frame 45 collectively includes the stop switch devices 42 to 43 and the front frame main body 1.
It is attached to the opening 116c in the middle stage 10, and has cylindrical attachment frames 45a to 45c formed on the back side.

On the other hand, the stop switch devices 42 to 4
A variable display drum 66 is provided to the main controller 250 based on the operation of the front stop buttons 22a to 22c.
Pulse motors 663, 67 for driving 7,677,687
A switch device for sending a stop signal to 3,683 is provided with flange-like mounting plates 42a to 44a near the front side thereof. And these stop switch devices 4
The mounting plates 42 a to 4 are attached with their front ends fitted into the mounting frames 45 a to 45 c of the assembly base frame 45.
It is attached to the collecting base frame 45 via 4a.

The stop switch unit 40 is configured as described above, and as shown in FIG.
From the inside of the operation unit 115 with its front end exposed. A decorative plate 41 is attached to the front of the operation unit 15 to which the stop switch unit 40 is attached.

The stop switch device 42 includes a case 42b, a stop switch 42c housed in the case 42b, a lid 42d attached to an opening of the case 42b, and a through hole at the center of the lid 42d. An operation member 42e including a switching rod 42f slidably inserted into the detection rod 42i, and a concave detection part 4 of the stop switch 42c wound around the detection rod 42f.
j, the return force of the movement in the direction of
e, a return button 42a for moving the operating member 42e in a direction in which the detecting rod 42f at the tip of the operating member 42e enters the concave detecting portion 4j of the stop switch 42c by a pressing operation, and the lid 42d. The operating member 42e attached to the front of the
It includes a return spring 42g and a housing frame 42h for housing the stop button 22a. And
The lid 42d is formed integrally with the flange-shaped mounting plate 42a, and presses the stop portion 4k of the stop button 22a.
The housing frame 42h is in a state of protruding through an opening 42e so as to be able to be pressed to the front side thereof.

The stop switch device 42 is configured as described above, and the operating member 42e and the stop button 22a are normally retracted and returned to the near side by the force of the return spring 42g, and the detection rod 42f detects the concave state of the stop switch 42c. The stop switch 42c is off (OFF) from the inside of the section 4j. When the stop button 22a is pressed in this state, the operating member 42e moves forward, and the tip of the detection rod 42f is moved to the stop switch 4e.
The stop switch 42c enters the concave detection section 4j of 2c, and the stop switch 42c is turned on.

The decorative cover 60 shown in FIG. 36 is a decorative cover constituting an installation portion of the upper plate 71, and is provided with mounting posts 60a, 60a protruding from the back side thereof, and the front side of the lower portion of the front frame 110 at the upper side. Attached to. An opening 61 for discharging a prize ball is formed near one end of the decorative cover 60, and an opening 62 for installing a shortage indicator lamp is formed in the upper center. On the back side of the opening 61, there is provided a prize ball discharge port 63a for discharging a prize ball flowing out through the upper outlet 522 of the outlet gutter 500 into the upper plate 71 through the opening 61. A guide gutter 63 is attached. A ball shortage indicator lamp 64 is attached to the other opening 62 from the back side.

The upper plate 71 shown in the figure stores the prize balls discharged through the prize ball discharge opening 61 and flows down toward the intake 26 (FIG. 2) on the downstream side. It is attached to the front part of the decorative cover 60 (FIG. 37).

The other decorative cover 72 shown in the figure decorates the lower part on the front side of the decorative cover 60, and is attached to the opening 66 at the lower part on the front side (FIG. 3).
7).

The lower plate 80 shown in FIG.
It stores the prize balls discharged through 5a, and is made as a vessel having an open upper side and a rear side. At the bottom of the lower plate 80, there is formed a ball hole 81 which is opened and closed by the ball pulling lever 88 (FIG. 1). Have been. An ashtray 82 is provided adjacent to the lower tray 81.
Is provided.

The lower plate 80 is configured as described above, and as shown in FIG.
Are fitted into the mounting recesses 118, 118 at the lower portion of the front frame 100, and are screwed into the nuts 88 on the male screw portions 84 projecting from the back side of the reinforcing frame 130, thereby being fixed to the lower end on the front side of the front frame 100. ing. As described above, since the lower plate 80 is attached to the reinforcing frame 130, the lower plate 80 can be firmly supported on the front frame 100, and the lower plate 8
Even if a lot of balls accumulate in 0, the mounting part will not be broken.

The award ball discharge frame 85 shown in FIG.
A prize ball discharge port 85a is formed at the center of the prize ball discharge port 85a. This prize ball discharge frame 85
The opening 116e for discharging the prize ball of the front frame body 110 (FIG. 3)
0).

As shown in FIG. 40, the capture switch device 24 having the capture button 24a, the settlement / completion button 29a
Settlement / completion switch device 29 provided with
The auto / manual changeover switch device 28 having the manual changeover button 28a is operated by the operation unit 115 of the front frame 100.
In the openings 115a, 115b, and 115c.

As shown in FIG. 42, the start switch device 90 is rotatably installed in the opening 116a of the operation unit of the front frame 100. As shown in FIGS. 41 and 42, the start switch device 90 includes a start operation lever 91 and a start switch 92 which is turned on / off by turning the start operation lever 91.
And a start operation handle 94 attached to the front end of the start operation lever 91.

More specifically, the start operation lever 91 is rotatably supported via a support shaft 93 by a bearing member 119 mounted inside the operation portion 115, and is internally rotated by a return spring 95. A rotation return force in a direction in which the end side rises is given.

The start switch 92 is mounted on the back side of the bearing member 119 via a mounting member 99, and is located at a position where rotation of the detecting portion 91a at the inner end of the start operating lever 91 can be detected. Start handle 9
Reference numeral 4 denotes a hollow member made of a semi-translucent material, and is attached to the front end of the start operation lever 91.
A start lamp 96 is provided in the start operation handle 94.
The start lamp 96 is connected to a lead wire 97 for supplying electricity drawn through the hollow portion 91b of the start operation lever 91.

The pedestal 98 is attached to the front surface of the opening 116a of the operation section where the start operation lever 91 is loosely fitted. The start switch device 90 is configured as described above, and the start operation lever 91 is lowered at its inner end side by the force of the return spring 95, and the detecting portion 91 a at the inner end enters the concave detecting portion of the start switch 92. The start switch 92 is off. Then, the start lamp 96 is always turned off.

In this state, when a ball is captured by operating the capture button 24a, the start lamp 96 is activated.
Lights to indicate that the start operation is possible. In this state, when the start operation lever 91 is pivoted in a direction in which the tip end side is lowered by grasping the start operation handle 94, the start detection section 91a on the inner end side of the start operation lever 91 is raised, and the start switch 92 is turned off. The start switch 92 is turned on (O
N).

The start lamp 96 is turned off based on the ON signal of the start switch 92, and the variable display drum 6 is turned off.
Pulse motor 663 for rotating 67, 677, 687
(Not shown), 673 (not shown), and 683 are operated. When the handle for start operation 94 is released, the start operation lever 91 returns to the original state shown in FIG. 42, and the start switch 92 is turned off.

FIGS. 43 to 51 are views for explaining the mounting of various components on the rear side of the front frame 100. FIG. Among them, FIG.
44 is a rear perspective view of the front frame main body 110 constituting the front frame 100, FIG. 44 is an exploded perspective view of the liquid crystal television 700, FIG. 45 is an exploded perspective view of the bet amount display unit 760 and the credit number display device 770, Is a switch 820, a switch 24, a settlement / completion switch 29 and an automatic / manual switch 28.
FIG. FIG. 47 is a perspective view of the relay base 910 and the control device 920 for taking and switches, and FIG. 48 is a rear perspective view of the outlet gutter 500 and the taking device 300. 49 is a longitudinal side view of the front frame 100 on which various components are installed, FIG. 50 is a front perspective view of the collection gutter 940, and FIG. 51 is a partial perspective view of the main body case 200 with the collection gutter 940 installed. is there. 44 to 4 on the back of the front frame body 110 (FIG. 43) constituting the front frame 100.
8 and various components shown in FIG. 50 are attached.

The liquid crystal television set 700 as a display device shown in FIG. 44 has a mounting base frame 710 and a semi-transparent lens panel 720 mounted on the front side of the mounting base frame 710.
And a liquid crystal panel control board 750 mounted on the back side of the mounting base frame 710 and provided with a microcomputer and the like for controlling the liquid crystal display and its control.
The lens panel 720 includes the liquid crystal panel control board 75.
0 The liquid crystal display on the front side is enlarged and displayed, and is constituted by a translucent lens plate.

The mounting base frame 710 is mounted on the liquid crystal television 70.
0 is fixed to the front frame main body 110, and a liquid crystal panel mounting opening 711 is formed in the center of the frame. The lens panel 720 is attached to the opening 711. Openings 712, 713, and 714 for displaying large-size objects are provided on the upper portion of the mounting base frame 710, and openings 715 for displaying big chances are provided on the left and right sides thereof.
And a score display opening 716. Behind the mounting base frame 710, the liquid crystal panel control board 7
50 are attached. This LCD panel control board 7
A liquid crystal display (not shown in the figure) is provided on the front surface of 50. On the other hand, on the back side of the liquid crystal panel control board 750, various electronic components and circuits for controlling the information display of the liquid crystal display unit are arranged, and the opening for large-size object display 712, 713, 714, the big chance Display lamps (L1 to L5) 753 reaching the display opening 715 and the score display opening 716 are provided.

At the lower left end of the liquid crystal panel control board 750, a first connection terminal 751 for connecting a connector 171a (FIG. 4) of a lead wire 171 of the credit number display device 770 is attached. On the other hand, a second connection terminal 752 for connecting a connector 172a (FIG. 4) of a lead wire 172 for connection to the bet amount display unit 760 is attached to the lower right end portion. Then, the first connection terminal 751 and the second connection terminal 752
Are electrically connected to each other by a printed wiring (not shown) provided on the liquid crystal panel control board 750.
The liquid crystal television device 700 thus configured is attached to the opening 111a in the upper portion of the front frame main body 110 (FIG. 43) from the back side through the mounting base frame 710.

The bet amount display unit 760 shown in FIG.
A display frame 761, a lamp substrate 762 mounted on the back side of the display frame 761, and a bet amount display lamp (L6 to L8) 763a to 763 mounted on the lamp substrate 762.
h and the like. More specifically, a front wall portion 761A of the display frame 761 is made of a semi-translucent material, and lamp housings 761a to 761h are provided on the back side. Among them, a bet number display (not shown) of “5” (not shown) is provided on the front surface of the front wall portion 761A of the lamp housing room 761d, and “10” is displayed on the front surface of the front wall portion 761A of the lamp housing rooms 761b and 761f. (Not shown) is displayed on the front wall 76 of the lamp accommodation chambers 761a and 761h.
A bet number display (not shown) of "15" is provided on the front of 1A.

On the other hand, the lamp substrate 762 is
It is made in the shape of a flat plate large enough to close the opening on the back side. The bet number display lamps 763a to 763h are detachably attached to the lamp substrate 762 from the back side, and the bet number display lamps 763a to 763a
A lead wire 764 for supplying electricity to 63h is connected. The lamp board 762 thus configured is mounted on the back side of the display frame 761, and in the mounted state, the uppermost betting number display lamp 763a is placed in the corresponding uppermost lamp accommodating chamber 761a. The third-stage bet-number display lamp 763 is placed in the second-stage lamp accommodating room 761b corresponding to the second-stage bet-number display lamps 763b and 763c.
d, 763e corresponds to the third-stage lamp housing chamber 761d
It will be in the state accommodated in each. Also, the bet amount display lamp 76 at the bottom is placed in the lamp accommodation room 761f at the fourth stage corresponding to the bet amount display lamps 763f and 763g at the fourth stage.
3h are housed in the corresponding lowermost lamp housing chambers 761h.

[0149] The bet amount display unit 760 is configured as described above. It is fitted into the opening 111b and attached to the back side of the opening 111b via a display frame 761. The credit number display device 770 shown in the figure includes an apparatus main body 771 and a lid 775 attached to the back side of the apparatus main body 771. The device main body 771 is provided with a credit number display 772 and the like, and a semi-transparent concave hole 771a is provided at the upper center.

On the other hand, the lid 775 is formed in a flat plate shape large enough to close the opening on the back side of the apparatus main body 771. A removable bonus game display lamp 776 fitted into the concave hole 771a of the apparatus main body 771 is attached to the lid 775. In the figure, the stop display window member 810 is provided in the opening 1 of the front frame body 110.
14a to 114c are mounted so as to cover the rear side thereof, and have semi-transparent windows 811 to 813 corresponding to the openings 114a to 114c. The stop display window member 810 is attached to the back side of the openings 114a to 114c, and the respective window portions 811 to 813 are provided.
Are aligned with the positions of the openings 114a to 114c.

The take-in switch device 24, the settlement / completion switch device 29, and the auto / manual changeover switch device 28 shown in FIG. The stop switch unit 42 (FIG. 3)
It has the same configuration as 4). Then, as shown in FIG. 40, they are installed in the openings 15a to 15c of the operation unit 115, respectively. Spherical switch device 8 shown in FIG.
Reference numeral 20 denotes a mounting frame 821 mounted on the back side of the front frame main body 110, and a ball release switch 825 mounted in the mounting frame 821. The front frame body 1
10 has an insertion hole 82 communicating with the collecting ball removing hole 37.
2 are provided. The switch 820 is mounted on the right side of the middle part on the rear side of the front frame main body 110. Then, the ball release switch 825 is turned on / off by a recovery ball removal switch operating rod inserted through the recovery ball removal hole 37 and the insertion hole 822.

The relay board 910 shown in FIG.
Relaying the wiring process on the back side of the front frame 100, and is attached to the upper side of the lower back portion of the front frame main body 110. In this relay base 910, wiring of systems such as take-in, start and stop is provided via a connector 911.
Wires for systems such as bet amount display and credit number display are connected via a connector 912, and wires for systems such as take-in, lack of balls, completion, etc. are connected via a connector 913. In addition, a connector 914 for wiring to the control unit 920 and the like for taking in and switches is connected. A take-in and switch control base 920 shown in FIG. 6 is for taking a bet ball and controlling the switches, and is attached to the lower side of the front lower portion of the front frame 100.

The controller 920 for taking in and switches includes connectors 921 for wiring from the relay board 910 and connectors 922 for wiring to the main controller 250.
923 are respectively connected. The relay board 930 shown in FIG. 9 relays wiring on the back side of the front frame 100 to the main control device 250, and is attached to the lower right end of the back side of the front frame 100. This relay base 930
Are connected to a connector 931 for wiring from an overflow switch, a switch for removing balls, and the like, and a connector 932 for wiring to the main control device 250.

The outlet gutter 500 shown in FIG.
It is attached near the right edge of the lower part on the back side of. And
The capture device unit 300 shown in FIG.
The return ball inlet 524 of the outlet gutter 500 is connected to the return passage 321 of the intake device unit 300.

A collecting gutter 940 shown in FIG. 50 collects the balls collected through the collecting passage 322 of the take-in device unit 300 to a collecting gutter (not shown) of the island facility. Sphere to be moved to main body case 200
A collection passage 941 leading to the collection port 202 at the bottom is provided.
The recovery gutter 940 is configured as described above, and is attached to a lower portion in the main body case 200 as shown in FIG. In this state, when the front frame 100 is closed, the outlet of the collection passage 322 of the intake device 300 is connected to the collection gutter 9.
41 is located above the entrance.

FIGS. 52 to 56 show flow charts of various game states performed by the gaming machine 1. FIG. Among them, FIG. 52 is a diagram of a flow of a normal game, FIG. 53 is a diagram of a flow of a game of a big chance, FIG. 54 is a diagram of a flow of a game of a regular bonus, and FIG. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing the flow of concentration of small wins.

The game states that can be played by the gaming device 1 include a normal game, a game of big chance,
There is a regular bonus game, a small part concentration game, a small part concentration concentration game, and the like. The normal game is a game played at a normal time. In the normal game, for example, a game along a flow shown in FIG. 52 is performed. In other words, there is a possibility that a small win may occur in the normal game in addition to the separation.

The game of the big chance is a game performed to give the player a great chance of acquiring a prize ball when a display mode for generating a big chance is established as a result of the variable display game. The game follows the flow shown. That is, in the game of the big chance, the probability of the small winning combination is increased as compared with the base game, and the possibility of the occurrence of the bonus game is generated.

During the game of the big chance, the bonus game may occur a plurality of times (three times in this embodiment). When a bonus game is generated, an individual game is performed a fixed number of times (for example, 12 games) per bonus game. However, if a predetermined number of times (for example, six times) occurs within the certain number of times, the bonus game ends at that point. Then, the game of the big chance is completed and returned to the normal game at a point in time when a certain number of games (for example, 30 times) have been played since the game was generated.

In the regular bonus game, when a display mode in which a regular bonus is generated as a result of the variable display game is established, the player is provided with more profit than in the small role and less in the big chance. 54, for example, a game following the flow shown in FIG. 54 is performed. That is, at the time of the regular bonus game, there is a possibility that a small winning combination will occur with the same probability as in the normal game, and one chance of generating the bonus game is given. The contents of the bonus game generated at the time of this regular bonus game,
For example, the content is the same as the content of the bonus game generated during the game of the big chance. Then, when the generated bonus game ends, the game of the regular bonus is completed and the state of the normal game is returned.

The small win concentration game is a game played at random intervals to give a chance that the small wins can occur in a concentrated manner regardless of the result of the variable display game. The game follows the flow shown in FIG. In other words, during the game of concentration of small wins, a predetermined number of times (for example, 60
Over the game period, the small hand is generated such that the probability of the small hand occurrence is increased (for example, increased to 0.75) as compared with the normal time, and for example, an average of 40 payouts are paid out for each small hand occurrence. . However, the concentration of the small role is caused by the occurrence of the concentration of the small role again, and the concentration of the ongoing small role is punctured and replaced by the concentration of the newly generated small role.

While the small winning combinations are concentrated, the occurrence of the big chance is suspended. In other words, when a random number for the occurrence of a big chance is picked up during the concentration of the small winning combinations, the timing of the occurrence of the big chance is held as it is and is generated after the concentration of the small winning combinations ends. The game in which the small wins are concentrated is a game performed to give a chance that the small wins can be concentrated in a random cycle regardless of the result of the variable display game.
The game according to the flow shown in FIG. In other words, in the game of concentration of the small role, after the concentration of the concentration of the small role occurs, after the concentration of the small role, for example,
A game state where concentration of small wins can occur again with a probability of 2/3. At the time of the concentration of the small wins, the big chance is suspended as in the case of the concentration of the small wins.

FIGS. 57 to 62 show various display symbols for the variable display game displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel portion 667a, 677, 687a of each variable display drum 667, 677, 687 of the variable display drum device 600. Here is an example. 57 shows the first to tenth display symbols of the reel unit 667a, and FIG. 58 shows the reel unit 667a.
59 is the first to tenth display symbols of the reel unit 677a, and FIG. 60 is the eleventh to second display symbols of the reel unit 677a.
FIG. 61 is a diagram showing the first to tenth display symbols of the reel unit 687a, and FIG. 62 is a diagram showing the eleventh to 21st display symbols of the reel unit 687a. .

Each variable display drum 667, 677, 687
The outer peripheral surfaces of the reel units 667a, 677a, and 687a are divided into display regions of, for example, "21" at an equal angular pitch, and the display regions of each of the reel units 667a, 677, and 687a are shown in FIGS. Are indicated by numbers (1) to (21), various displays are performed in different orders. In the case of this embodiment, the display types are “display of a crane picture”, “display of a picture of a crane with a letter of Kotobuki”, “display of a picture of a turtle”, and “ "Display of a picture of a tortoise", "Display of a picture of Mt. Fuji", "Display of a picture of Mt. Fuji with a letter of Kotobuki", "Display of a picture of a bale", "Panel of a letter of Kotobuki Display, "display of a picture of a drum",
The display of "a picture of a drum with the character of Kotobuki", the "display of a number 7", the "display of a picture of a helmet" and the like are used. However, the type is not limited, and any type of display may be used.

For example, the following combinations of various displays for generating the big chance, the regular bonus, and the small combination are as follows. That is, the big chance is “7”,
The regular bonus occurs when three numbers “7” and “7” are aligned (1), and the regular bonus is that three “pictures of a helmet” are aligned (2) or three pictures of “Mount Fuji” are aligned ( 3) Occurs sometimes. The total number of prize balls at the time of the big chance is, for example, a maximum of 1800, and the number of prize balls per "per hit" of the individual game at the time of the bonus game of the big chance is 75. The total number of prize balls at the time of the regular bonus is, for example, a maximum of 450, and the number of prize balls per "per hit" of the individual game in the bonus game of the big chance is 75.

The small role is that when three "bales" are aligned (4) and when three "turtles" are aligned (5), the left and middle display are "turtles" and the right When the display is "picture of a helmet" (6), when three "pictures of a crane" are aligned (7), the left and middle displays are "picture of a crane" and the right display is "picture of a helmet". At time (8), when three "drum pictures" are aligned (9), when the left and middle displays are "drum pictures" (10), the left and middle displays are "kabuto pictures". This occurs when the display on the left is "Drum picture" (12), etc. And the number of prize balls in the small role of (4) to (6) is
For example, the number of prize balls when the small combination is 75, (7) or (8) is, for example, 50, and the number of prize balls when the small combination is (9) or (8) is, for example, 40, ( The number of prize balls in the small combination of 11) is, for example, 25, and the number of prize balls in the small combination of (12) is, for example, 10.

FIG. 63 is a front view of the power supply device 370. A key switch 37 is provided on the front side of the power supply unit 370.
6, a set switch 377, a power switch 378, and the like. The probability of occurrence of a big chance in the game apparatus 1 can be switched to, for example, six stages. As a mechanical probability setting method, as described later with reference to FIG.
The setting is performed using a set switch 377 and a power switch 378.

FIG. 64 shows the procedure for setting the mechanical probability. In the case of the mechanical probability setting method, when the gaming apparatus 1 is powered on, the set probability of the occurrence of a big chance is automatically set to the fourth stage without any operation. In order to mechanically set the probability of occurrence of a big chance, first, the power switch 378 is pressed to be turned off, then a key (not shown) is inserted into the key switch 376 and turned on by turning the key switch 376. The power switch 378 is pressed again to turn it on. Then, after that, the set switch 377 is pressed to switch to any one of the six steps. The switched stage is displayed on the liquid crystal television 700 on the front of the gaming device 1.
The set switch has a circulation switching system in which the pressing switch changes one step at a time for each pressing operation, and returns to the first step again after the sixth step.

After setting to any of the six steps, the key switch 376 is operated to return to the off state. And
Thereafter, when the start switch 92 (FIG. 42) is turned on once more, the step display of the setting of the liquid crystal television device 700 is turned off, and the display of the setting probability of the big chance disappears, and the setting is completed.

The setting of the probability of occurrence of a big chance is also performed by an automatic probability setting method (described later in detail) in accordance with a command from a central management device 2000 (described later). Even in the case of the automatic probability setting method, when the gaming device 1 is powered on, the setting probability of the occurrence of a big chance is automatically set to the fourth stage without any operation. The setting operation of the big chance occurrence probability after the power is turned on can be easily performed by inputting the number of the gaming machine 1 and the set value of the big chance occurrence probability by operating the numeric keypad of the central management device 2000 or the like. Can be changed (described later). In addition, if the unit of the gaming machine 1 and the total number of the halls are set, the operating state of the gaming machine 1 is automatically analyzed, and the setting change for tomorrow's business can be automatically performed on all the gaming machines 1 (described later). ).

FIG. 65 shows island facilities 1 in a game store (hall).
1 shows an overall perspective view of a central management apparatus 2000 for performing management and control of a large number of gaming machines 1 and the like installed in the 000. On the console 2500 of the central management apparatus 2000, a keyboard 2010 having key switches 2011 and various operation keys,
Display device 2 that displays various data related to gaming device 1 and the like
020 and a printer 2030 for printing the results of aggregation of the various data and the like. Further, a storage device 2204 for storing various data related to the gaming machine 1 and the like and a storage box 2080 for storing printed various data and the like are placed below the storage device 2204.

FIG. 66 shows the types of operation keys 2100 of the keyboard 2010 in an enlarged manner. Operation key 210
As the type of “0”, as shown in FIG.
1, closing key 2112, system end key 2113, display menu key 2221, print menu key 2222,
Date / time setting key 2223, CRT clear key 224, hit release key 2231, forced end key 2232, end release key 2233, spare key 2234, probability setting key 224
1, unit number setting key 2242, probability setting end key 224
3, an automatic probability setting key 2244, a numeric keypad 2250, and the like. A buzzer 2260 that generates a sound when a key is operated is installed in the keyboard 2010. Here, the central management device 2000 schematically configured as described above is used.
An example of the probability setting method according to will be described. First,
By turning on the power by inserting a dedicated key (not shown) into the key switch 2011 of the keyboard 2010 and turning it on, the probability setting key 2241 is pressed to turn on the probability setting switch.
The message "Change the probability setting. Press the unit number setting switch." Is displayed on the screen 20.

When the machine number setting key 2242 is depressed and the machine number setting switch is turned on in accordance with the instruction on the display, the display on the display device 2020 changes to the message "Please enter the machine number using the keyboard". Is converted.
By operating the keyboard 2010 and inputting the unit number (for example, “112”) in accordance with the instruction of this display, the display of the display device 2020 will change the setting of the probability of “112”. Please input the changed value of the setting. " By operating the keyboard 2010 and inputting a change value (for example, 6) of the set probability in accordance with this display, the display of the display device 2020 changes the “probability set value to“ 6 ”this time.
Then, turn on the probability setting end switch. If the probability setting end key 2243 is pressed in accordance with this display and the probability setting end switch is turned on, the display of the display device 2020 changes to the "probability setting end value has been changed." Is displayed, and the change of the probability setting is completed.

In addition, the following automatic probability setting can be performed by the central management apparatus 2000. When an automatic probability setting is to be performed, first, a dedicated key is inserted into the key switch 2011 of the keyboard 2010, and the key is turned on by turning. Then, next, the automatic probability setting key 2244
If you press to turn on the automatic probability setting switch,
Automatic processing of probability setting by the central management device 2000 (FIG. 6)
7, FIG. 68). This automatic probability setting is usually performed after the store is closed.

FIG. 67 shows the automatic setting of the probability of occurrence of a big chance performed by the central management apparatus 2000, part 1
The following shows the control processing procedure. The first of the automatic settings is that, for each gaming machine 1, the calculated values A and B of the probability of occurrence of a big chance based on the set probability are compared with the number of actually generated big chances (hereinafter referred to as actual value). This is how to make settings. During business hours, in order to prohibit a change in the setting of the probability of occurrence of a big chance by this automatic setting so as not to harm the interests of the player, a time limit for the setting change is set, or the setting is set only when the power of the gaming apparatus 1 is turned off. The setting can be changed, or the setting can be completed by turning off the power of the gaming apparatus 1. During the setting, the set value is displayed on the liquid crystal television 700.

The actual value X used in this process is the number of big chances actually occurring on that day, and the set calculated values A and B
Is the set value of the number of occurrences of the big chance calculated from the following equations 1 and 2 based on the set probability P.

[0177]

(Equation 1)

[0178]

(Equation 2) Here, n = the number of normal games, p = set probability.

The probability of occurrence of a big chance, a regular bonus, and the concentration of small combinations with respect to the set values is as shown in Table 1, for example.

[0180]

[Table 1]

As a specific example of the control procedure of the automatic probability setting No. 1, as a step S2, it is confirmed that the business is completed, and then in the next step S4, the number of the big chance actually generated on that day, that is, , The actual value X is checked, and after that, the setting change in steps S6 to S18 is performed.
The process shifts to nothing. As the processing with or without setting change, first, in step S6, it is determined whether or not the actual value X is larger than the setting calculation value A. As a result, when it is determined that the number is large, one of the random numbers including the same even number and odd number is randomly picked up in step S10, and the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, it is determined whether or not the random number picked up is an even number. If the number is even, the process proceeds to step S14 to perform a process of reducing the set value by one step. If not, the process proceeds to step S22. Move to perform the process without change. Thus, the actual value X
The reason why the set value is not necessarily lowered even when the set value is larger than the set calculated value A is that the platform where the number of occurrences of big chances is large is left to some extent as it is to give the player many chances of obtaining a profit. This is in order not to lose interest in the game.

However, if it is determined in step S6 that the actual value X is not larger than the set value, the process proceeds to step S8 to determine whether the actual value X is smaller than the set value B. As a result, when it is determined that the number is small, one of the random numbers including the same even number and odd number is randomly picked up in step S16, and the process proceeds to step S18. Then, it is determined in step S18 whether the picked-up random number is an even number.
To perform the process of increasing the set value by one level,
If it is not an even number, the process shifts to step S22 to perform processing without change. As described above, even if the actual value X is smaller than the set calculation value B, the set value is not necessarily increased. This is in order to balance the profit between the player and the game store in response to the fact.

FIG. 68 shows a control processing procedure of the second setting of the probability of occurrence of a big chance performed by the central management apparatus 2000. As a specific example of the control processing procedure of the second setting of the probability of occurrence of a big chance, for example, a distribution ratio for all the gaming machines 1 for each of the six set values “1” to “6” is shown in Table 2, for example. Table I at such a ratio
This is a setting method in which the table numbers are randomly assigned so that the distribution ratio of the table I is obtained. The distribution ratio of this table I is based on the past data of the total sales of all the units per day contained in the sales table II (Table 3), and the division number (Table 3) set as the mode at the time of opening the store and the mode at the time of normal. By analyzing 4), the ratio of the platform having a good setting probability is increased or decreased. The divisor is:
This is a value obtained by dividing the number of payouts per day by the number of inputs per day. The average value of the past data in the sales table II is rewritten appropriately by adding new sales data.

[0184]

[Table 2]

[0185]

[Table 3]

[0186]

[Table 4]

[0187] As a control processing procedure of the automatic probability setting 2, after confirming that the business is completed in step S 30, the sales and the total number of all the gaming machines 1 are totaled in the next step S 32, and the next In step S34, the total value is entered in the sales data bank. After that, various determinations are made in steps S36, S38, and S42, and according to the results of the determinations, the set numbers are randomly assigned to each of the gaming machines 1 so as to have the distribution ratio of the table II, and the set value is instructed. (Step S40), or a process of distributing the game to all the gaming machines 1 with the distribution ratio changed (steps S44, S46). That is, first, in step S36, it is determined whether or not the number of sales balls of all the gaming devices 1 is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, and if it is determined that the number is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S38. When it is determined, the process proceeds to step S42.

As a result, when the process shifts to step S38, it is determined in step S38 whether or not the total number of all gaming machines 1 is equal to or less than a predetermined number. Then, as a result, when it is determined that the number is equal to or smaller than the predetermined number, in step S40, the vehicle numbers are randomly allocated so as to have the ratio of the table I, and the set value is instructed to each vehicle. Change the settings of the unit. Is not less than the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S42. From step S36 or S38 to step S
When the process proceeds to step S42, it is determined in step S42 whether the operation rate is low. As a result, when it is determined that it is not good, in step S44, the distribution ratios e and f of the table I are distributed so as to be increased, and the setting values are instructed to the respective units. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S48 to change the setting of each unit. Do. However, when it is judged that it was not bad,
In step S44, the distribution ratios e and f of the table I are distributed so as to be down, and the set values are instructed to the respective units.

FIG. 69 is a control block diagram of a control system for controlling the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. The main control device 250 controls the entire control system of the gaming device 1 and controls the game. The main control device 250 includes a capture and switch control device 920 for performing control based on the ball capture and switch signals, a prize ball discharge control device 470 for independently controlling the capture and discharge of the ball, and a front surface. A liquid crystal panel control board 750 that manages the pattern display pattern and the like of the liquid crystal television device 700 attached to the frame 100, an external power supply (for example, AC 24 V), and the like are connected. The control unit 920 for controlling the capture and switches and the prize ball discharge control unit 470 are under the control of the main control unit 250, and the liquid crystal television control unit 700 is controlled by the main control unit 250. Has become.

The external connection terminal board 406 receives electric power from an external power supply (for example, 24 V AC), and receives each of the control devices 250, 470,
750, 920. Further, the main control device 250 is connected to the external connection terminal board 406.
Central management device 2000 via a wiring cord connected to
To communicate with. In the case of this embodiment,
The capture and switch control device 920 performs optical communication using an optical cable as communication means between the main control device 250 and the prize ball discharge control device 470 and the main control device 250. Communicates via RS232C. Further, the liquid crystal panel control board 750 and the main control device 250 are connected to each other by I / O.
Updates are made using ports.

FIG. 70 shows the gaming machine 1 performed by the main controller 250 and the prize ball discharge controller 470.
Is a control block diagram of the credit system of FIG. A monitoring unit (which also has a function as a quantitative determination unit) 3300 (a microcomputer 471 to be described later) configuring this control system is provided with a predetermined number of credits by an external setting switch 3250 (for example, the auto / manual switch device 28). (For example, 250) a set credit number storage unit 3430 (a microcomputer 251 described later) in which a shortage ball detector 3340 is set.
(For example, although not shown, it is installed on the upstream side of the ball introduction gutter 320.) The ball shortage detector 3 for the main tank
350 (not shown, for example, the main tank 41
0 downstream. ), Ball collection device 3500
(Drive control means 3310 (microcomputer 471 to be described later) for driving and controlling the intake device 330 and the switching device 350) and the prize ball collecting devices 3600 and 3600 (including the prize ball discharging devices 453 and 453 and the switching device 455).
, And a credit counter 3400 are connected. The credit counter 3400 has a first counting unit 3410 (a microcomputer 47 to be described later) that counts the number of the captured balls based on the detection of the capture counter 340.
1), a second counting unit 3420 that counts the number of prize ball discharges based on the detection of the prize ball discharge counters 452a, 452a.
(Microcomputer 471 to be described later) and subtraction means 3440 (microcomputer 47) for subtracting the designated number of betting balls from credit counter 3400 based on signals from capture switches (42, 43, 44).
1) is connected.

This control system is configured as described above. The setting of the number of credits is changed as follows, and the number of credits is kept at the set number of credits. . That is, when the automatic setting is set by operating the external setting switch 3250 (for example, the auto / manual changeover switch device 28 (FIG. 1)), the set credit number of the set credit number storage unit 3430 (a microcomputer 251 described later) is increased. It is set to a predetermined number (for example, 250). Then, the ball collection device 3500 (the take-in device 330 and the switching device 350) is operated so that the balls in the supply tray 701 are taken into the game device 1 in advance, and the collection path of the island equipment (not shown).
The number of the collected balls is detected by the capture counter 340 and counted by the first counting means 3410 (a microcomputer 471 described later). And
The count value is input to the credit counter 3400.

The counted value is inputted to the monitoring means 3300 (microcomputer 471 described later) and compared with the set credit number (for example, 250) of the set credit number storage means 3430 (microcomputer 471 described later). Then, when the counted value reaches the set credit number, it is sent to the prize ball discharge control means 3310 (a microcomputer 471 described later) and the ball collection device 35
00 is stopped. The count value is displayed on the credit number display device 770 by the drive control means 3440 as the number of credits.

In this state, when the game is played and the betting balls are set by operating the take-in switches (42, 43, 44), the set value signal is input to the credit counter 3400 via the subtraction means 3440. The set value is subtracted from the credit number of the credit counter 3400 (a microcomputer 471 described later). And
The number of credits after the reduction is used as the drive control unit 344.
0 is displayed on the credit amount display device 770. Then, the reduced number of credits of the credit counter 3400 is monitored by the monitoring means 3300,
Each time the game is started, the ball collection device 3500 is operated by the prize ball discharge control means 3310, and the reduced ball is supplemented in the credit of the credit counter 3400.

When a prize ball is discharged as a result of each game, the discharged ball is discharged to the prize ball discharge counter 45.
2a (SW1) and 452a (SW2) are detected by the second counting means 3420 (microcomputer 47 to be described later).
Counted according to 1). Then, the counted value is added to the number of credits of the credit counter 3400, and the remaining prize balls after the number of credits reaches the set number of credits (for example, 250) are supplied by driving the prize ball discharge devices 453, 453. The ball is paid in the plate 701 or the lower plate 80 with a real ball. However, the downstream side of the supply tray 701 or the ball introduction gutter 50
When a state in which there is no ball to be captured (ball-less state) is detected in advance by the ball shortage detector 3340 for upper plate set at 0, the ball-absence signal is sent to the monitoring means 3300 and the ball collecting device No ball collection by 3500 is performed.

As described above, on condition that there is a ball to be taken in advance, the number of balls in the credit is always replenished so as to become the set number of credits. It is possible to provide a gaming device capable of shortening the time until the operation becomes possible as much as possible and reducing the amount of balls in the supply tray 701. Also, since the credit amount is displayed on the credit amount display device 770,
The player can easily see the number of credits.

FIG. 71 shows a procedure of credit replenishment control processing by the main control device 250. This credit replenishment control process is performed as a process of constantly replenishing the number of balls in the credit to the set credit number, provided that there is a ball to be taken in the supply tray 701. When this processing is started, first, in step S100
At 0, it is determined whether or not the auto / manual changeover switch 28 is turned on (the state where auto is selected).
As a result, when it is determined that it is turned on (the state in which auto is selected), it is determined in step S1002 whether the credit number of the credit counter 3400 is “250” or more.

As a result, when it is determined that the credit amount is “250” or more, the process returns to step S1000. However, when it is determined that the value is not equal to or more than “250”, the flow shifts to step S1004. In step S1004, the ball shortage detector 334 for the upper plate is detected.
It is determined whether or not 0 (FIG. 70) is on (the ball is present). As a result, if it is not turned on (the ball is present), the process returns to step S1000. Is turned on (the ball is present), the capture solenoid 331 is turned on (ON) in step S1006, and the next step S1010 is executed.
Then, the capture counter 340 is turned on (ON), and the process proceeds to step S1010.

In step S1010, it is counted whether or not the credit counter 3400 has reached "250".
When it is determined that the value is not "250", the process directly returns to step S1000.
After turning 1 off, the process returns to step S1000.

FIG. 72 is a timing chart for taking a ball in the automatic mode performed by the main controller 250. At the start of the game, when a ball is supplied into the upper plate 701 and the auto / manual changeover switch (28) is turned on (ON), a certain period of time (for example, After elapse of 50 msec), the capture solenoid 331 is turned on (ON), and the capture of the ball into the credit is started. The number of balls taken is input to the credit counter and stored as the number of credits.

When the number of credits reaches a predetermined number (for example, “250”), the take-in solenoid 331 is turned off (OFF), and the take-in of the ball in credit is completed. However, even when the number of credits has not reached a predetermined number (for example, “250”), when the capture counter 340 is turned off (OFF) and a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, Assuming that there is no ball to be taken into the plate 701, the taking of the ball into the credit is ended.

FIG. 73 is a timing chart of a ball-elimination control process performed by the prize-ball discharge control device 470. As shown in the figure, at the timing of the rise of the ON signal of the ball release switch 825, the prize ball discharge solenoids 453a and 453a and the switching solenoid (ball release solenoid) 455a are turned on (ON), and ball removal is started. Is done. Then, when a predetermined time (t) has elapsed since the prize ball discharge counter 452a was turned off (OFF), the prize ball discharge solenoid 453a and the switching solenoid (ball-pulling solenoid) 455a are turned off (OFF). The predetermined time (t) is set as a time sufficient for it to be considered that the ball without the ball has been lost. Then, after that, the switching solenoid 455a is turned on (ON) a plurality of times,
By repeatedly performing the OFF operation, the ball in the prize ball discharge gutter 451 is reliably removed.

FIG. 74 is a timing chart of control processing for discharging a predetermined number (for example, 75) of winning balls performed by the winning ball discharge control device 470. In this embodiment, when a large amount of prize balls are to be discharged, the prize balls are discharged in units of a predetermined number (for example, 75), and thereafter, the remaining portions less than the predetermined number are discharged. Has become. That is, when receiving the prize ball discharge signal, the prize ball discharge solenoid 453a is turned on (ON), and discharge of the prize ball is started. Then, the prize ball discharge solenoid 453a is stopped when the predetermined number (for example, 75) is detected by the prize ball discharge counter 452a.

After a predetermined time has elapsed, a predetermined number (for example, 75) of prize balls are discharged in the same manner. In this manner, a predetermined number (for example, 75) of prize balls are discharged at predetermined time intervals, and the remaining prize balls are discharged at the end, thereby achieving accuracy and smoothness of prize ball discharge. ing. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls discharged at one time is set to "75", and the signal processing is facilitated by matching the maximum number of prize balls discharged at one time.

FIG. 75 shows various display lamps (L1 to L9) based on the various switch (SW1 to SW9) signals of the gaming machine 1, which are performed by the controller 920 for taking in and switches.
The control block diagram of lighting and blinking of L24) is shown. As shown in the figure, the take-in switch SW1 (24), the start switch SW2 (92), the stop switch SW3 (4
2), SW4 (43), SW5 (44), auto / manual changeover switch SW6 (28), settlement / completion switch SW7 (29), reset switch SW8 (lock 145),
Ball release switch SW9 (37) and front frame switch S
The electric signal from W10 (34) or the like is a low-pass filter 1
501, input buffer 1502 and multiplex circuit 1500
The optical converter 1503 passes through the optical converter 1503, and is converted into an optical signal by the optical converter 1503 and transmitted to the main controller 250.

Then, based on the transmitted signal,
A control signal is sent from the main controller 250 to the optical converter 1503 as an optical signal. The optical signal (control signal) sent to the optical converter 1503 is converted into an electrical signal (control signal) by the optical converter 1503 and sent to the output latch 1504 via the multiplex circuit 1500. Then, the control signal is temporarily latched by the output latch 1504, and based on the control signal, the driver 1505 causes the lamps (L1 to L3) in the special occasion display unit 20 and the lamps in the big chance display unit 10e. (L4), score display section 1
The lamp (L5) during 0f, the bet amount display units 11c, 11b,
The lamps (L6, L7, L) in 11d, 11a, 11e
8), a lamp (L) in the bonus game display section 10r.
9), the lamp (L1) in the stop display sections 10g to 10i.
0 to L12), a lamp (L13) in the capture button 24,
The lamp (L14) in the start button 94, the insufficient catching lamp 27 (L15), etc., and the variable display lamps 664a to 664c (L16 to L18), 6 of the respective drum units 660, 670, 680 by the driver 1506.
74a-674c (L19-L21), 684a-68
4c (L22 to L24) and the like are turned on or blinked.

FIG. 76 is a block diagram showing a control system of the prize ball discharge control device 470 for controlling the capture of betting balls and the discharge of prize balls. The prize ball discharge control device 470 is configured by, for example, a computer system.

A microcomputer (MPU) 471 constituting this computer system has a ROM 471a as a read-only memory, a RAM 471b as a readable and writable memory, and the like. The ROM 471a of these memories stores the microcomputer 4
A fixed control data program for operating various operating units (M1, M2, SOL1 to SOL5) connected to the output side of 71 and involved in taking in a ball and discharging a prize ball is written. On the other hand, the RAM 471b has various detectors (SW21 to SW21) connected to the input side of the microcomputer 471.
The detection signal from W26) is temporarily stored.

The microcomputer 471 is connected to a non-volatile memory 472 for storing data in case of a power failure, and is connected to the main controller 250 via an interface 473 to exchange signals with each other. It has become. The input side of the microcomputer 471 is provided with a prize ball discharge counter 452a via a low-pass filter 474 and an input buffer 475.
(SW21), 452a (SW22), overflow switch SW23 (not shown, but installed upstream of outlet gutter 500), capture counter 340 (SW2).
4), the ball release switch 825 (SW25) and the front frame open / close detector 34 (SW26) are connected.

On the other hand, on the output side of the microcomputer 471, the ballless motors 426 (M1) and 436 are provided.
(M2), award ball discharge solenoid 453a (SOL1),
453a (SOL2), intake solenoid 331 (SOL
3), the switching solenoid 351 (SOL4) and the switching solenoid 455a (SOL5) are connected. The control system of the prize ball discharge control device 470 is configured as described above. The operation of the various motors M1 and M2 and the solenoids SOL1 to SOL5 connected to the output side of the microcomputer 471 is controlled.

Then, the microcomputer 471
Is a set credit number storage unit 3430 that stores at least the set credit number set by the external setting switch 3250, a ball collection device (for example, the capture device 33)
0 and a switching device 350. ), The first counting means 3410 for counting the number of the balls collected based on the detection of the balls collected (captured) by the capture counter 340, and the prize ball discharge counter 4
Second counting means 3420 for counting the number of collected balls detected by 52a (SW1) and 452a (SW2), and a credit counter 3 for storing the number of balls counted by these counting means 3410 and 3420 as the number of credits.
400, subtracting means 3440 for reducing the number of balls bet on the variable display game based on the operation of the take-in switch 24 (SW1) from the credit number stored in the credit counter 3400, and the credit counter 340.
0 is fixed (for example, 25 credits).
Monitoring means 3300 including a quantitative determination means for determining whether or not the number has reached zero, and the credit counter 3
A drive control unit 3440 for displaying the number of credits stored in 400 on the credit display device 770 is provided. When the monitoring means 3300 determines that the number of credits has not reached the fixed amount, the monitoring means 3300 activates the ball collection device 3500 to the ball collecting state, while the number of credits has reached the fixed amount (for example, 250). Program data for sending a signal for stopping the ball collection by the ball collection device 3500 to the drive control means 3310 when the determination is made. The microcomputer 471 exchanges communication with the main control device 200 via the interface 473.

FIG. 77 shows a liquid crystal panel control board 750,
Award ball discharge control device 470 and variable display drum device 60
FIG. 3 shows a control block diagram of a main control device 250 that performs control control such as 0. The main control device 250 is constituted by, for example, a computer system 250A.

The microcomputer 251 constituting the computer system 250A has an external ROM 251b as a read-only memory, an internal RAM 251a as a readable and writable memory, a calendar 251c, and the like. In the ROM 251b of these memories, pulse motors 663, 673, 683 for moving the variable display drums 667, 677, 687, a control device 920 for taking and switches, a prize ball discharge control device 470, a liquid crystal panel control board 750, A fixed control data program for controlling the speaker 260 and the like is written. On the other hand, R
The AM 251a is provided with a storage area for temporarily storing various signals input to the microcomputer 251 and the like.

A power supply 251e is connected to the microcomputer 251 via a backup power supply 251d. The rotation angle position detectors 668 (SW30), 678 (SW31), and 6 of the variable display drums 667, 677, and 687 are connected to the input side of the microcomputer 251 via a low-pass filter 252a and an input buffer 252b.
88 (SW32) is connected.

On the other hand, a sound generator 252c, a voice synthesis circuit 252d and an amplifier 252 are provided on the output side.
e, a speaker 260 is connected, and a pulse motor 663 (M10), 6
73 (M11) and 683 (M12) are connected. The microcomputer 251 has a multiplex circuit 2
52g and a control unit 920 for switches and the like via the optical converter 252h.
The prize ball discharge control devices 470 are connected via i. The microcomputer 251 includes:
The liquid crystal panel control board 750 and the external connection terminal board 406 having a breaker are connected.

The control system of the main control device 250 is configured as described above,
1, a rotation angle position detector 668 (SW) for detecting the rotation angle position of the variable display drums 667, 677, 687.
30), 678 (SW31) and 688 (SW32) based on the detection signals from the pulse motors 663 (M10) and 673 (M3).
11) Control the rotation of 683 (M12) or generate a sound from the speaker 260. The microcomputer 251 is provided with a control device 9 for taking in and switches.
20, control the communication while communicating with the prize ball discharge control device 470 and the liquid crystal panel control board 750, and perform ball supply by receiving signals from the ball supply switches SW41 and SW42 via the external connection terminal 406. .

FIG. 78 is a control block diagram of a liquid crystal panel control board 750 for controlling the liquid crystal television device 700. The liquid crystal panel control board 750 is constituted by, for example, a computer system 750A. The microcomputer 755 constituting the computer system 750A includes a font ROM 755a and a V-RAM 77.
5b and the like. Font R in these memories
The OM755a stores various design data, character data, and the like actually displayed on the liquid crystal television.

The V-RAM 755b stores the font ROM 755 under the control of the microcomputer 755.
The operation of projecting the data in a on a liquid crystal television is performed.
A liquid crystal display 755e on the front of the liquid crystal panel control board 750 is connected to the V-RAM 755b via a CRT controller 755c and a driver 755d. The liquid crystal panel control board 750 is configured as described above. The microcomputer 755 uses the V-RAM 75 based on the data in the font ROM 755a.
5b, CRT controller 755c and driver 7
Various displays are made on the liquid crystal display unit 755e via the line 55d. The microcomputer 751 communicates with the main controller 250 and is controlled by the main controller 250.

FIG. 79 is a power distribution block diagram for supplying electricity from an external power supply (AC 24 V) to each section of the game apparatus 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, an external power supply (AC 24 V) is connected to the external connection terminal board 406, and the power supply device 370 and the inverter 370a are connected to the external connection terminal board 406 in parallel. Then, 24V AC electricity is supplied to each part of the game device 1 via the power supply device 370, and electricity is supplied to the fluorescent lamp of the game device 1 via the inverter 370a.

FIG. 80 shows the first half of the main control process performed by main controller 250, and FIG. 81 shows the second half thereof. The main control process includes a betting ball take-in process, a variable display drum rotation control process, a process of shifting to a bonus game, a process of shifting to a small combination, a variable display drum stop control process, and a payout process for a determined combination. Etc. are performed. When the main control process is started, first, an initial process is performed in step S100, and then a betting ball take-in process and a branch process are sequentially performed in steps S102 and S104. Then, at the time of the branch processing, the start switch 23 is turned on (O
N), the variable display drum 66 in step S106.
After performing the rotation control of 7, 677, 687, the process proceeds to the next step S108. In step S108, it is determined whether or not a bonus game is being played. As a result, when it is determined that the bonus game is not in progress, step S110
After performing the bonus determination processing, the process proceeds to step S114. However, if it is determined that the bonus game is being played, the process of using the small combination probability within the set value (bonus) is performed in step S112, and the process proceeds to step S130 (FIG. 81).

In step S114, it is determined whether or not the result of the bonus determination processing in step S110 has passed (a bonus game has occurred). If it is determined that the result has not passed (the bonus game has not occurred), the process proceeds to step S1.
The process proceeds to 16 (FIG. 81), and when it is determined that the game has passed (the bonus game has occurred), the process of establishing a bonus flag is performed in step S118, and then the process proceeds to step S136 (FIG. 81). In step S116 (FIG. 81), it is determined whether or not the game of the concentrated role of the small role is being played.
Move to 22.

In step S120, it is determined whether or not the game of the concentrated role of the small role has been completed. If it is determined that the game has been completed, the process proceeds to step S124. If it is determined that the game has not been completed, the process proceeds to step S128. Small part concentration)
After performing the process of using the small combination probability, the process proceeds to step S130. In step S122, it is determined whether or not the set value of the small combination concentrated combination has been consumed. If it is determined that the set value has not been consumed, the process of using the small combination probability within the set value (normal) is performed in step S126, and then step S130. Then, when it is determined that the digestion has been completed, the process proceeds to step S124.
In step S124, it is determined whether or not the result of the determination of the small role concentrator is passed. When it is determined that the result is not passed, in step S126, the process of using the small value probability within the set value (normal) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S130. The process proceeds to step S128. If it is determined that the pass has occurred, the process proceeds to step S128, where the process of using the small combination probability within the set value (small combination of small combinations) is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S130.

In step S130, it is determined whether or not the result of the small combination determination is a pass (whether a small combination has been generated). After performing the process, the process proceeds to step S136. If it is determined that the process has passed, the small combination flag is established in step S134, and then the process proceeds to step S136. In step S136, it is determined whether or not the variable display timers of the variable display drums 667, 677, and 687 have timed out. If it is determined that the time has not expired, the process proceeds to step S138. Then, stop control of the variable display drums 667, 677, and 687 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S142. In step S138, it is determined whether or not the stop switches (42), (43), and (44) are turned on. If it is determined that the stop switches are not turned on, the process returns to step S136. , 677, 68
Then, the process proceeds to step S142. In step S142, it is determined whether or not the winning combination has been determined. If it is determined that the winning combination has not been determined, step S142 is performed.
Returning to 102 (FIG. 81), when the combination is determined, the payout processing of the ball is performed in step S144 for the determined combination of the combination, and the process returns to step S102 (FIG. 81).

FIG. 82 shows the first half of the detailed control processing procedure of the betting ball taking-in processing in step S102 of FIG. 80, and FIG. 83 shows the latter half thereof.

The betting ball taking-in process of FIGS. 82 and 83 is a process of taking a betting ball in accordance with each of the auto and manual states. When the betting ball taking process is started, first, In step S150, it is determined whether or not the auto / manual changeover switch (28) is set to auto. As a result, when it is determined that the mode is not set to auto, “5”, “10”,
It is determined whether or not any of the “15” capture signals has been received, and the process proceeds to the corresponding step of steps S178 to S182 in FIG. Initial processing of either the game or the fifteen games is performed, and the flow shifts to step S100A in FIG. However, when there is no capture signal, the process returns to step S152.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S150 that the auto / manual changeover switch (28) is in the automatic mode, the flow shifts to step S158 to set the prize ball discharge completion flag Fg to "1" (prize ball discharge ends). After that, in steps S160 to S164, it is determined how many times the capture switch (24) has been turned on (ON) from 1 to 3 times, and a step (S166) corresponding to the number of times that the capture switch (24) has been turned on (ON) has been performed. , S170, S174). That is,
When it is turned on once (ON), step S166 is followed by 2
When it is turned on three times (ON), the process proceeds to step S170, and when it is turned on three times, the process proceeds to step S174. Otherwise, the process returns to step S158.
As a result, when the process proceeds to step S166, the “credit counter-5” is set to “0” in step S166.
It is determined whether or not this is the case. If it is determined that the value is "0" or more, "credit counter-5" is set in the credit counter in step S168, and then the flow shifts to step S178 in FIG. Is not greater than or equal to "0", the process returns to step S158.

When the flow shifts to step S170, it is determined in step S170 whether or not "credit counter-10" is equal to or greater than "0". −
After setting "10" in the credit counter, the flow shifts to step S180 in FIG. However, when it is determined that it is not equal to or greater than “0”, the process returns to step S158. When the process proceeds to step S174, the process proceeds to step S17.
In step 4, it is determined whether or not "credit counter-15" is equal to or greater than "0". If it is determined that "credit counter-15" is equal to or greater than "0", "credit counter-15" is set in the credit counter in step S176. Fig. 83
The process moves to step S182. However, when it is determined that it is not equal to or greater than “0”, the process returns to step S158.

FIG. 84 shows a detailed control processing procedure of the ball payout processing in step S144 of FIG. 81. This ball payout process is a process of paying out a prize ball according to the role as a real ball or a credit. When this process is started, first, in step S200, the auto / manual changeover switch (28) is set to the auto state. Is determined.
As a result, when it is determined that it is not in the automatic state, the process proceeds to step S210 to transmit the number of awarded ball discharges to the award ball discharge control device 470, and then to the step S102 (FIG. 80) of the main process of FIG. I do.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the automatic mode is set, the number of prize balls discharged is added to the number of credits in step S202, and the flow shifts to step S204. In step S204, it is determined whether or not the number of credits (for example, 250) is full, and if it is determined that the credit is not full, the flow directly proceeds to step S102 of the main process in FIG. 81. Is determined to be full, step S
At 206, the number of prize balls exceeding the number of credits is set as the number of emissions, and at the next step S208, the number of emissions is transmitted to the emission control device 470.
Move to 102.

FIGS. 85 to 89 show a prize ball discharge control device 470.
The following describes the procedure of the ball capture control process performed by the CPU. Among them, FIG. 85 shows a manual ball capturing control processing procedure, and FIG. 86 shows a automatic ball capturing control processing procedure. FIG. 87 shows a control processing procedure for manually acquiring “5”, FIG. 88 shows a manual “10” acquisition control processing procedure, and FIG. 89 shows a manual “15” acquisition control processing procedure. The ball control process is divided into a betting ball capturing process in the manual state and a ball capturing process in the automatic state. When the capture control process is started, first, an initial process is performed in step S300 in FIG. 85, and then the process proceeds to step S302. Then, in step S302, it is determined whether or not the automatic / manual changeover switch (28) is in the automatic state. As a result, when it is determined that the vehicle is not in the automatic state, the process proceeds to step S304 to perform the manual process, and when it is determined that the vehicle is in the automatic state, the process proceeds to step S330 (FIG. 86) to perform the automatic process.

When it is determined in step S302 that the automatic mode has not been set, and the process proceeds to step S304, the discharge completion flag Fg is set to "1" in step S304.
Is determined (the previous discharge has been completed). If it is not "1", the process returns to step S302. After waiting for 340 to be turned on (ON), the process proceeds to step S308 to capture a betting ball as a real ball.
Then, in steps S308 to S312, the capture switch 2
It is determined how many times 4 is turned on (ON) from 1 to 3 times, and if it is turned on once, "5 fetches" in FIG.
When the process is turned on twice, the process of “take in 10 units” in FIG. 88 is performed.
The processing shifts to the processing of “five fetching”, but if neither of them is found, the processing returns to step S308.

When it is determined in step S302 that the vehicle is in the auto mode and the process proceeds to step S330 in FIG. 86, it is determined in step S330 whether the credit (storage storage) in the RAM 471b is full.
If it is not full, the process proceeds to step S332, and if it is full, the process returns to step S302 of FIG. Step S332
Then, it is determined whether or not the discharge completion flag Fg is "1" (prize ball discharge is completed), and it is determined that it is not "1" (prize ball discharge is not completed). 85, the process returns to step S302 in FIG. 85, and when it is determined that the value is "1" (prize ball discharge has been completed), in steps S334 to S336, the intake solenoid 331 is turned on, and the count of the capture counter 340 is counted. After performing the processing, the flow shifts to step S338. In step S338, it is determined whether the credit count has reached “250”.

As a result, if it is determined that the value has not reached “250”, the capture counter 34 is determined in step S346.
The count of 0 is transmitted as a credit count to the main control device 250, and the process returns to step S302 of FIG. Is determined to have reached "250",
The process shifts to step S340 to determine whether or not the capture counter 340 is turned on (ON) in step S336. The enclosing solenoid 331 is turned off (OFF), and the credit count is set to “250” and transmitted to the main control device 250 in the next step S344. Then, the process returns to step S302 in FIG.

When the flow shifts from step S308 to step S400 in FIG. 87, the intake solenoid 331 is turned on (ON) in step S400.
Move to 402. Then, after waiting for the count value of the capture counter 340 (SW24) to become "5" in step S402, the process proceeds to step S404, and a completion signal of capture of five pieces is sent to the main control device 250, and the next In step S406, the intake solenoid 331 is turned off (OFF).
Then, the process returns to step S304 in FIG. When the process shifts from step S310 to step S420 in FIG. 88, the intake solenoid 331 is turned on (ON) in step S420, and the process shifts to step S422. Then, in step S422, the capture counter 64 (SW24)
After waiting for the count value of “10” to become “10”, the flow proceeds to step S424 to send a completion signal of the capture of 10 pieces to the main control device 250, and in the next step S426, the capture solenoid 340 is turned off. Then, the process returns to step S304 in FIG. From the above step S312 to FIG.
When the process proceeds to step S440,
At 440, the intake solenoid 331 is turned on (ON), and the routine goes to Step S442. Then, Step S44
At 2, the count value of the capture counter 340 (SW24) is set to "1".
After waiting for "5", the flow proceeds to step S444 to send a completion signal for capturing 15 pieces to the main control device 250, and in the next step S446, the capture solenoid 340 is turned off (OFF). It returns to step S304.

FIG. 90 shows the procedure of the prize ball discharge control processing performed by the prize ball discharge control device 470. This prize ball discharge control process is a process of discharging a prize ball when a winning combination is established as a result of the variable display game.
After waiting for the discharge signal, the process proceeds to step S502. Then, the number of discharges is read in step S502, and the number of discharges is added to the count value of the discharge counter in the next step S504, and the process proceeds to step S506. Next, a signal of the discharge completion flag Fg = 1 is sent to the main control device 250 in step S506. This discharge flag Fg
The signal of = 1 is a signal for permitting the capture of the next betting ball. Then, after waiting for the discharge condition to be OK in step S508, the process proceeds to step S510 to turn on (ON) the prize ball discharge solenoids 453a (SOL1) and 453a (SOL2), and in the next step S512 The counting by the discharge counters 452a (SW21) and 452a (SW22) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S514.

In step S514, it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the discharge. If there is no abnormality, the flow shifts to step S516, where the discharge counters 452a (SW21) and 452a (SW
It is determined whether or not the count value according to 22) has reached a specified number (the number of discharges read in step S502). As a result, if not reached, the process returns to step S510. But,
If it has reached, in step S518, the award ball discharge solenoids 453a (SOL1) and 453a (SOL2) are turned off (OFF), and in the next step S520, the number of discharges is subtracted from the discharge number counter, and the process returns to step S500.
If it is determined in step S514 that the discharge is abnormal, the flow proceeds to step S522 to turn off the prize ball discharge solenoids 453a (SOL1) and 453a (SOL2), and in the next step S524, the discharge completion flag Fg = A signal of "0" is sent to the main control device 250, and the process returns to step S514.

FIG. 91, FIG. 92, and FIG. 93 show a procedure of a ball removal control process of the gaming machine 1 performed based on a command of the central management apparatus 2000. Among them, FIG. 91 shows the procedure of the ball removing process performed by the central management device 2000, FIG. 92 shows the procedure of the ball removing process performed by the main controller 250, and FIG.
This is the procedure of the ball removing process performed by the above. The ball removal control process is a process in which a ball removal of the corresponding gaming device 1 is performed based on a ball removal command from the central management device 2000.

Step S of processing of central management apparatus 2000
If it is determined in 610 that the ball-pulling command switch has been turned on (ON), the flow shifts to step S612 to transmit a ball-pulling command signal to the main control device 250 of the gaming machine 1. This transmission processing is performed in step S614.
Until it is determined that a reply signal has been sent from the main control device 250 of the gaming device 1, the process returns to step S612 and is continuously performed.

On the main control device 250 side of the gaming machine 1, in step S620, the central management device 2000
It is determined whether or not the ball removal command signal has been received from the
If it is determined that it has been received, the process proceeds to step S622,
A ball removal command signal is transmitted to the prize ball discharge control device 470.
Then, after waiting for a reply from the prize ball discharging device 470 in the next step S624, the process shifts to step S626 to transmit a reply signal to the central management device 2000.

On the prize ball discharge control device 470 side, in step S630, it is determined whether or not a prize ball is being discharged. If not, the process proceeds to step S632. And
In step S632, it is determined whether or not a ball removal command signal from the main control device 250 has been received. When it is determined that the ball removal command signal has been received, a reception confirmation signal of the ball removal command signal from the main control device 250 is determined in step S632. Reply to main controller 250. After that, the process shifts to step S636 to perform a ball removing process.

The gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment has a front side main body portion (front frame main body 1) of the front frame 100 as described above.
10) is made of resin, and a metal reinforcing frame 130 (130E, 130F, 130G, 13) is formed around the back side of the main body.
(0K, 130L, 130N, etc.), so that the workability is good, the weight can be reduced, and the overall strength can be maintained. Further, the receiving tray 80 is fixed to the front frame 1 by a mounting support 60a that is fixed to the reinforcing frame 130 through the front frame 100.
00, the front frame 100 of the pan 80
Is sufficiently maintained.

In the above embodiment, a gaming machine such as a slot machine using a pachinko ball has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. This includes all box-type base frames, base frames without a rear wall plate, and the like. Also, the front frame body 1
The shape and configuration of the reinforcing frame that reinforces the periphery of the back side of 10 (the front body portion of the front frame 100) is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the design can be freely changed.

Further, the reinforcing frame 13 of the lower plate (pan) 80 is provided.
The fastening method for 0 is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and any fastening method may be used. Also, the reinforcing frame 13
The upper plate (pan) 71 may be attached to the reinforcing frame 130 so that a part of the bottom plate 0 is positioned directly behind the upper plate (pan) 710 sandwiching the front frame body 110.

As a display that makes it easy for the player to understand the flow of the game, the operation of various switches, and the like, for example, the following modified examples can be considered. Stop button 22a,
As a display for clearing the effective time of the pressing operation of the 22b, 22c, a stop switch effective display lamp may be arranged around each of the stop buttons 22a, 22b, 22c and lit when the stop button is effective. When the buttons 22a, 22b, and 22c are enabled, the internal lamp may be turned on to emit light.

When an overflow or a hemisphere occurs, the prize ball elimination switch 33 may be caused to emit light by turning on a lamp therein. The rotation of the remaining one drum may be slowed down in order to increase the expectation of occurrence of a big chance at the time of the reach. For example, an intake ball shortage lamp may be provided on one side of the upper plate 701, and it may be turned on or blinked when the intake ball is insufficient or lost. The current number of prize balls is displayed on the LCD TV 70 during a big chance or a single bonus.
0 may be displayed. When the game is completed, all the lamps other than necessary, for example, the lamps other than the liquid crystal television 700 may be turned off.

(Second Embodiment) FIGS. 94 and 95
Shows a second embodiment of the gaming machine 1 of the present invention.
Among them, FIG. 94 shows the main body case 100 of the gaming apparatus 1.
0 is a rear perspective view, and FIG. 95 is a rear perspective view showing a state where the doors 209A and 209B of the main body case 1000 are opened. In this embodiment, the main body case 10
00 is provided with an opening 209H which is entirely open on the back side, and the opening / closing member 209 is provided on the back side opening 209H.
A, 209B are attached so as to be openable and closable in a double door type. Then, by opening these opening / closing members 209A and 209B, the inside of the gaming machine 1 can be inspected.

Except for the main body case 1000, the configuration is the same as that in the first embodiment, so that illustration and description thereof are omitted. Also, this body case 10
00 has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment except for its rear surface, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, so that the repeated description is omitted. avoid.

The main body case 1000 of the gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in FIG.
9H is provided. And the back side opening 20
9H, a pair of left and right opening / closing members 209A and 209B constituting a back plate 209 are attached via a hinge (not shown) so as to be openable and closable in a double door type. These opening / closing members 209A and 209B have handles 209 for opening and closing.
a, 209a are attached, and a ventilation hole 209b for radiating the heat generated by various electronic components and the like involved in the control of the game and prize game medium discharge in the game apparatus 1 to the outside is formed. An opening is provided in the center of one of the back plates 209A.
The wiring processing connection board 209E of the gaming machine 1 is attached. A ventilation hole 209c is provided in the upper part of the other back plate 209B, and an electric ventilation fan 265 is attached to the ventilation hole 209c.

The main body case 1000 of the gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment has the opening
H is provided, and an opening / closing member 209A,
Since the opening / closing member 209B is attached so that the opening / closing members 209A and 209B can be opened, the inside of the gaming machine 1 can be inspected. In addition, the opening and closing members 209
A and 209B are provided with ventilation holes 209b and 209c, so that heat generated from internal electronic components and the like is released through the ventilation holes 209b and 209c. Further, since the ventilation fan 265 is attached to the ventilation hole 209c, the heat generated from the electronic components and the like is forcibly released by the ventilation fan 265.

The positions and shapes of the ventilation holes 209b and 209c may be freely changed in design in consideration of their functions. In addition, ventilation fan 265 and connection board 209E
Need not necessarily be attached. The opening / closing means for the opening on the back side of the main body case 200 is not limited to the double door type opening / closing members 209A and 209B, but may be any type. Alternatively, the opening and closing means may be attached to a part of the opening of the main body case without opening the entire back part. The opening and closing member 209
A, 209B, these opening and closing members 209A, 209B
Locking means for locking 09B in a closed state (not shown)
May be provided.

(Third Embodiment) FIGS. 96 and 97
Shows a third embodiment of the gaming machine 1 of the present invention.
Among them, FIG. 96 shows the main body case 200 of the gaming apparatus 1.
97 is a rear perspective view showing a state where the open / close doors 209F and 290G of the main body case 2000 are open. In this embodiment, the main body case 2000
The upper and lower portions on the rear side are open, and the doors 209F and 209G are attached to these openings so as to be openable and closable so as to open outward. By opening the doors 209F and 209G, the inside of the gaming machine 1 can be inspected, and internal components can be installed or replaced.

Since the structure other than the main body case 2000 is the same as that of the first embodiment, its illustration and description are omitted. In addition, this body case 20
00 has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment except for its rear surface, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, so that the repeated description is omitted. avoid.

The main body case 2000 of the gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 7, the upper and lower portions of the rear portion are openings 2100 and 2200. Opening / closing members 209F and 209G constituting the back plate 209 are attached to the upper and lower openings 2100 and 2200 via hinges (not shown) so as to be openable and closable. ing. These opening / closing members 2
A rotation range restricting member 209a is attached to the lower part of each of the left and right edges 09F and 209G. The arc-shaped holes 209d of the rotation range restricting member 209a are externally fitted to pins 209c mounted inside the left and right side plates 207, 208 of the main body case 2000. The opening / closing members 209F, 2
09G is the rear opening 2100 of the main body case 2000,
It can rotate from a closed state (FIG. 96) to an opened state (FIG. 97) by approximately 90 °.

Also, these opening / closing members 209F, 209G
Is provided with a handle 209a for opening and closing, and a ventilation hole 209b for dissipating heat generated by various electronic components and the like involved in controlling game and prize game medium discharge in the game apparatus 1 to the outside is formed. Have been. And
An opening is provided at one corner of the one back plate 209F, and the wiring processing connection base 20 of the gaming machine 1 is provided in the opening.
9E is attached. Also, this back plate 209F
Is provided with a ventilation hole 209c at the upper center thereof.
An electric ventilation fan 265 is attached to 09c.

As described above, the main body case 2000 of the gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment has the upper and lower portions on the rear side opened, and the opening and closing members 2100 and 2200 are connected to the openings 2100 and 2200.
Since 09F and 209G are attached so as to be openable and closable, opening and closing members 209F and 209G can be opened to inspect the inside of gaming machine 1 or to install or replace internal components. Further, since the ventilation holes 209b and 209c are provided in the opening and closing members 209F and 209G, heat generated from internal electronic components and the like generates heat from the ventilation holes 209b and 209G.
Escape through 09c. Further, since the ventilation fan 265 is attached to the ventilation hole 209c, the heat generated from the electronic components and the like is forcibly released by the ventilation fan 265.

The position and shape of the ventilation holes 209b and 209c may be freely changed in design in consideration of their functions. In addition, ventilation fan 265 and connection board 209E
Need not necessarily be attached. Also, upper and lower openings 2100, 22 on the back side of the main body case 200.
The opening and closing means of 00 may be of any opening and closing type.

The back side of the main body case 2000 is not limited to being opened only at the upper and lower portions, but may be opened at any number of places. Further, a locking means (not shown) for locking the open / close members 209F, 209G in a closed state may be provided in the open / close portions of the open / close members 209F, 209G.

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According to the first aspect of the present invention, the front frame is molded from a synthetic resin, and a metal plate having a U-shaped cross section is formed on the back surface of the front frame along the outer peripheral edge of the front frame. The front frame is light because the reinforcing frame is attached, and
Strength increases. Therefore, even if a display device such as an image display device is attached to the front frame, it does not become too heavy,
The front frame is not easily damaged by the weight of the display device. The U-shaped space portion of the reinforcing frame is a wiring processing portion that embeds and processes wiring related to the gaming device, so that the U-shaped space portion can be provided without separately providing a wiring processing portion. In addition, wiring related to the gaming machine can be bundled and stored neatly, and wiring processing becomes easy. In addition, since the reinforcing frame is attached along the outer peripheral edge of the front frame as described above, when wiring is buried in the U-shaped space portion and wiring processing is performed, wiring related to the gaming machine is changed to the front frame. Can be turned along the outer periphery of the game device, wiring can be performed in an orderly manner, and it becomes easy to check the gaming machine (check the back surface of the front frame). According to the invention of claim 2, since the display device for displaying the required information is arranged on the back side of the front frame such that the display unit of the display device faces the front side of the front frame, the back surface of the front frame is provided. With the display device installed on the side, decorative display corresponding to various game states can be easily performed. In addition, since the wiring derived from the display device is processed by the wiring processing unit, the wiring processing unit for processing the wiring derived from the display device is not separately provided, and the U-shaped space portion of the reinforcing frame is provided. By burying,
Wiring can be bundled and stored neatly. According to the third aspect of the present invention, the wiring led out of the display device and processed by the wiring processing unit is guided into the base frame through the end of the front frame on the shaft-attached side, so that the front frame is opened and closed. In that case, the wiring does not get in the way.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall front perspective view of a gaming device according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the front frame.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the front frame.

FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of a main body case.

FIG. 6 is a front view of a main body case.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a front frame.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing a first modification of the front frame.

FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing a second modification of the front frame.

FIG. 10 is a vertical sectional side view of an upper end portion of a front frame showing a third modification of the front frame.

FIG. 11 is a vertical sectional side view of an upper end portion of a front frame showing a fourth modification of the front frame.

FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing a state where a locking device and the like are removed from a reinforcing frame.

FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of a reinforcing frame.

FIG. 14 is a partial perspective view of an upper bearing that rotatably supports a front frame with respect to a main body case.

FIG. 15 is a partial perspective view of a lower bearing that rotatably supports the front frame with respect to the main body case.

FIG. 16 is a front view of the main body case with the variable display drum device and the like removed.

FIG. 17 is a rear view of the main body case.

FIG. 18 is a rear perspective view of the ball capturing device unit with the lid removed.

FIG. 19 is a rear view of the ball capturing device unit with the lid removed.

FIG. 20 is a front perspective view of a ball capturing device unit.

FIG. 21 is an overall perspective view of the upper half unit of the prize ball discharge system.

FIG. 22 is a front view of the upper half unit of the prize ball discharge system.

FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view of the prize ball discharging unit.

FIG. 24 is a longitudinal sectional side view of a lower end portion of the upper half unit of the prize ball discharge system on the ball outflow side.

FIG. 25 is a front perspective view of a prize ball outlet gutter.

FIG. 26 is a front perspective view of a collection gutter.

FIG. 27 is a partial vertical sectional side view showing a relationship between a prize ball discharge unit main body and a collection gutter installed in a main body case and a prize ball discharge gutter installed on a back side of a front frame.

FIG. 28 is a perspective view of a variable display drum device.

FIG. 29 is an exploded perspective view of the drum unit.

FIG. 30 is a front perspective view of a front frame.

FIG. 31 is a perspective view of a display panel, a large accessory display lamp cover, and a decorative member.

FIG. 32 is a perspective view of a stop switch unit.

FIG. 33 is an exploded perspective view of the stop switch unit.

FIG. 34 is an exploded perspective view of a stop switch.

FIG. 35 is a partial vertical sectional side view of the operation unit showing a state where a stop switch unit is installed on the operation unit of the front frame.

FIG. 36 is a perspective view of a decorative cover, an upper plate, and the like.

FIG. 37 is a partial vertical sectional side view of a front frame in which an upper plate is installed.

FIG. 38 is a perspective view of a lower plate and a prize ball discharge frame.

FIG. 39 is a partial vertical sectional side view of a front frame in which a lower plate is installed.

FIG. 40 is a partial vertical sectional side view of a front frame on which a take-in switch and the like are installed.

FIG. 41 is an exploded perspective view of a start switch device.

FIG. 42 is a partial vertical sectional side view of a front frame provided with a start switch device.

FIG. 43 is a rear perspective view of the front frame main body.

FIG. 44 is an exploded perspective view of the liquid crystal television device.

FIG. 45 is an exploded perspective view of a bet amount display unit and a credit number display device.

FIG. 46 is a perspective view of a ball-pulling switch device, a take-in switch device, a settlement / completion switch device, an auto / manual changeover switch device, and the like.

FIG. 47 is a perspective view of a relay board, a control device for taking and switches, and the like.

FIG. 48 is a rear perspective view of an outlet gutter and a take-in device.

FIG. 49 is a longitudinal side view of a front frame on which various components are installed.

FIG. 50 is a front perspective view of a recovery gutter.

FIG. 51 is a partial perspective view of a main body case provided with a recovery gutter.

FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing a flow of a base game.

FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the flow of a game of a big chance.

FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the flow of a regular bonus game.

FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the flow of a small part concentration game.

FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the flow of concentration of small wins.

FIG. 57 is a diagram showing first to tenth display symbols displayed on the reel section of the left variable display drum.

FIG. 58 is a diagram showing eleventh to twenty-first display symbols displayed on the reel unit of the left variable display drum.

FIG. 59 is a diagram showing the first to tenth display symbols of the reel unit of the center variable display drum.

FIG. 60 is a diagram showing eleventh to twenty-first display symbols on the reel unit of the center variable display drum.

FIG. 61 is a diagram showing first to tenth display symbols displayed on the reel section of the right variable display drum.

FIG. 62 is a diagram showing eleventh to twenty-first display symbols displayed on the reel portion of the right variable display drum.

FIG. 63 is a front view of the power supply device.

FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing a procedure for setting a mechanical probability of a big chance occurrence probability.

FIG. 65 is a perspective view of a central management device.

FIG. 66 is a plan view of the keyboard.

FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing a control processing procedure of the first setting of the probability of occurrence of a big chance performed by the central management device.

FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing a control processing procedure of automatic setting of the probability of occurrence of a big chance performed by the central management device, part 2;

FIG. 69 is a control block diagram of a control system that controls the gaming machine.

FIG. 70 is a control block diagram of a credit system of a game device performed by a main control device and a prize ball discharge control device.

FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing a procedure of credit supply processing by the main control device.

FIG. 72 is a timing chart of taking in a ball in an automatic operation performed by the main control device.

FIG. 73 is a timing chart of a ball removal control process performed by the prize ball discharge control device.

FIG. 74 is a timing chart of control processing for discharging a predetermined number (for example, 75) of winning balls by the winning ball discharge control device.

FIG. 75 is a control block diagram of lighting and blinking of various display lamps (L1 to L24) by various switch signals of the gaming machine, which is performed by a control device for taking in and switches.

FIG. 76 is a block diagram of a control system of a prize ball discharge control device which controls the capture of a bet amount and the control of discharge of award balls.

FIG. 77 is a control block diagram of a main control device that controls the liquid crystal panel control board, the prize ball discharge control device, the variable display drum device, and the like.

FIG. 78 is a control block diagram of a liquid crystal panel control board that controls the liquid crystal television device.

FIG. 79 is a power distribution block diagram for supplying electricity from an external power supply to each unit of the gaming machine.

FIG. 80 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the first half of the main control process performed by the main control device.

FIG. 81 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the latter half of the main control process performed by the main controller.

FIG. 82 is a flowchart showing a first half part of a detailed control processing procedure of betting ball taking-in processing in step S102 of FIG. 80;

FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing the latter half of the detailed control processing procedure of the betting ball capture processing in step S102 in FIG. 80.

84 is a flowchart showing the latter half of the detailed control processing procedure of the ball payout processing in step S144 of FIG. 81.

FIG. 85 is a flow chart showing the procedure of a manual ball capture control process.

FIG. 86 is a flow chart showing a procedure of a ball taking process in an automatic mode.

FIG. 87 is a flowchart showing a control processing procedure for manually acquiring “five pieces”.

FIG. 88 is a flowchart showing a control processing procedure for manually acquiring “10”.

FIG. 89 is a flowchart showing a control processing procedure for manually acquiring “15 pieces”.

FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a prize ball discharge control process performed by the prize ball discharge control device.

FIG. 91 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a ball removing process performed by the central management device.

FIG. 92 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a ball removing process performed by the main control device.

FIG. 93 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a ball removing process performed by the prize ball discharge control device.

FIG. 94 is a rear perspective view of a main body case of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 95 is a rear perspective view showing a state where an opening / closing door of the main body case is opened.

FIG. 96 is a rear perspective view of a main body case of the gaming machine.

FIG. 97 is a rear perspective view showing a state where an opening / closing door of the main body case is opened.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Gaming device 10 Panel display part (game part) 10b, 10c, 10d Variable display window (game part) 100 Front frame 130 Reinforcement frame 200 Body case (base frame) 700 Liquid crystal television device (display device)

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] May 29, 2000 (2005.2
9)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Name of invention

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Title of the Invention] Slot machine

[Procedure amendment 2]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Claims

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Claims]

[Procedure amendment 3]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0001

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a specific combination in which, when rotation of a plurality of drums is stopped, a combination of symbols displayed on a prize line activated according to an input of a bet amount is predetermined. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a special game state advantageous to a player occurs when the mode is set.

[Procedure amendment 4]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0002

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a plurality of drums are rotated, when the rotation of the drums is stopped, a combination of symbols displayed on a prize line activated according to the input of a bet amount has been predetermined. In the case of a special combination mode, a special game state (big chance game) advantageous to the player
There is known a slot machine in which an error occurs. Such a slot machine is generally known to include a probability setting means capable of changing a setting value relating to the occurrence probability of a special game state in a plurality of stages.
When the set value related to the occurrence probability of the special game state is changed by such a probability setting means, the change is performed when the power of the slot machine is turned on. That is, by switching the mode changeover switch of the probability setting means at power-on, the mode is switched from the normal mode to the setting changeable mode (setting changeable state) in which the setting value can be changed, and the setting value is changed during the setting changeable mode. It was configured to perform a change operation.

[Procedure amendment 5]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0003

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0003]

However, in the conventional slot machine, since the power switch and the probability setting means are separately provided, an operation for changing the set value relating to the occurrence probability of the special game state is performed. However, there is a problem that the setting change operation cannot be performed promptly because of poor performance. In addition, since many such slot machines are installed in a game arcade, a great deal of labor and time are required for the setting change operation. It is also conceivable that the probability setting means is provided integrally with the control device that controls the occurrence of the special game state. However, like the control device unique to each model, the probability setting means must be designed and manufactured for each model. Have to be. Further, if the power switch and the probability setting means are separate units, there is a problem in terms of arrangement space, and wiring processing cannot be performed in an orderly manner. The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of easily performing a setting change operation of a setting value relating to a probability of occurrence of a special game state.

[Procedure amendment 6]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0004

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0004]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is directed to a plurality of drums (variable display drums 667, 67) having a plurality of symbols provided on an outer peripheral surface.
7,687) on the side of the main body case (200), and a front frame (100) having a front display panel (variable display panel 10A) is disposed on the main body case so as to be openable and closable. If the combination of symbols displayed on the prize line activated according to the input of the bet amount becomes a predetermined special combination when the rotation is stopped, the gaming state is advantageous to the player. In a slot machine (for example, the gaming machine 1) in a special game state (big chance), an electric control device (main control device 250) for performing control related to the occurrence of a special game state and the like is provided in the main body case. The power supply device (370) capable of supplying power to the electric control device faces the open side of the main body case when the front frame is opened. Provided, on the front side of the power supply device,
A power switch (378) switchable between a power supply state for supplying power to the electric control device and a power supply cutoff state for cutting off power,
A key-operated key switch (376) for shifting to a setting changeable state in which a setting value relating to the occurrence probability of the special game state can be changed; and a key switch for changing the setting value in the setting changeable state. And a push-operation type set switch (377). According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the first aspect, a fuse (main fuse 371, panel fuse 372,
DIS fuse 373, discharge fuse 374, and control fuse 375) are provided.

[Procedure amendment 7]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0005

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a power supply device capable of supplying power to an electric control device for performing control relating to the occurrence of a special game state, etc. A power supply provided in the main body case in a state facing the surface side, and a power supply state capable of switching between a power supply state for supplying power to the electric control device and a power supply cutoff state for shutting off the power supply on the front side of the power supply device A switch, a key-operated key switch for shifting to a setting changeable state in which a setting value relating to the occurrence probability of a special game state can be changed when switching to a power supply state, and a setting value in a setting changeable state Operability related to a setting value change operation performed when switching to the power supply state can be improved by providing a push operation type set switch for changing the switch. Since Chi becomes operable from the front side when opening the front frame, it is possible to perform rapid configuration change work. In addition, since each switch is arranged collectively in the power supply device, the arrangement space can be reduced,
Wiring processing can be performed collectively and orderly. Furthermore, since a power supply device is provided separately from an electric control device unique to each model, if the power supply device is configured to be commonly used by each model, the above switches are also commonly used by each model. It can also be used. According to the second aspect of the present invention, the fuse for preventing overcurrent is provided on the front side of the power supply device, so that the fuse can be easily replaced.

[Procedure amendment 8]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0013

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

A ball drain gutter 550 is installed on the left side of the main body case 200, and a collection gutter 940 for collecting captured balls is provided on the lower right side, and a main control device as an electrical control device for controlling the game apparatus 1. A power supply device 370 for supplying electricity to the main control device 250 and the main control device 250 is provided. As shown in FIG. 6, the power supply 370 has a main fuse (fuse) 371, a panel fuse (fuse) 372, a DIS fuse (fuse) 373, a discharge fuse (fuse) 374, a control fuse (fuse) 375, and a probability setting key. A (key switch) 376 and a probability setting button (set switch) 377 are attached. The front frame opening / closing detection switch 34 is provided on the front side of the power supply device 370. Body case 20
At a position adjacent to the main tank (reservoir tank) 410 in the area 0, a connection terminal board 406 is installed as shown in FIG. Further, a speaker 260 is mounted on the upper left portion of the main body case 200, and a counter device 290 having a discharge number display 291 and an intake number display 292 is provided on the upper right side.

[Procedure amendment 9]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0108

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

Accordingly, the spilled balls from the main tank 410, the sub tank 420, and the like above the drum box 610 just hit the transparent front cover 650, and the variable display drums (drums) 667, 67 in the drum box 610 are provided.
No damage to 7,687. The upper surface of the roof 611 of the drum box 610 is an inclined surface that is smoothly inclined so that the rear side is lower. Therefore, the spilled ball that has fallen on the upper surface of the drum box 610 from the main tank 410, the sub tank 420, or the like above the drum box 610 is guided to the inclined surface of the roof 611 and is collected from behind the drum box 610.

[Procedure amendment 10]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name]

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

That is, the variable display panel 10A shown in FIG.
1 constitutes the panel display section 10 (FIG. 1), and is attached to the panel attachment section 111. The variable display panel 10A is made of, for example, a non-translucent thin plate material. In the center of the upper part, a transparent information display unit 10 is provided.
a is a transparent variable display window (variable display unit) 10 at the bottom.
b, 10c, and 10d are provided.

[Procedure amendment 11]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0125

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

The stop switch unit 4 shown in FIG.
33, stop switch devices 42 to 44 are attached to an assembly base frame 45 as shown in FIG. More specifically, the collective base frame 45 collectively includes the stop switch devices 42 to 44 and the front frame main body 1.
It is attached to the opening 116c in the middle stage 10, and has cylindrical attachment frames 45a to 45c formed on the back side.

[Procedure amendment 12]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0126

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

On the other hand, the stop switch devices 42 to 4
A variable display drum 66 is provided to the main controller 250 based on the operation of the front stop buttons 22a to 22c.
Pulse motors 663, 67 for driving 7,677,687
A switch device for sending a stop signal to 3,683 is provided with flange-like mounting plates 42a to 44a near the front side thereof. And these stop switch devices 4
The mounting plates 42 a to 4 are attached with their front ends fitted into the mounting frames 45 a to 45 c of the assembly base frame 45.
It is attached to the collecting base frame 45 via 4a.

[Procedure amendment 13]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0127

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

The stop switch unit 40 is configured as described above, and as shown in FIG.
From the inside of the operation unit 115 with its front end exposed. A decorative plate 41 is attached to the front of the operation unit 115 to which the stop switch unit 40 is attached.

[Procedure amendment 14]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0258

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0258]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a power supply device capable of supplying power to an electric control device for performing control relating to the occurrence of a special game state, etc. The power supply unit can be switched between a power supply state for supplying power to the electrical control unit and a power supply cutoff state for shutting off the power supply on the front side of the power supply unit. Power switch, a key-operated key switch for shifting to a setting changeable state in which a set value relating to the occurrence probability of a special game state can be changed when switching to a power supply state, and a setting switchable state. By providing a push-operation type set switch for changing the set value, it is possible to improve the operability related to the change operation of the set value performed at the time of switching to the power supply state. Since pitch becomes operable when opening the front frame, it is possible to perform rapid configuration change work. In addition, since the switches are collectively arranged in the power supply device, the arrangement space can be reduced, and the wiring processing can be collectively and orderly performed. Furthermore, since a power supply device is provided separately from an electric control device unique to each model, if the power supply device is configured to be commonly used by each model, the above switches are also commonly used by each model. It can also be used. According to the second aspect of the present invention, the fuse for preventing overcurrent is provided on the front side of the power supply device, so that the fuse can be easily replaced.

[Procedure amendment 15]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Explanation of sign

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Description of Signs] 1 Game machine (slot machine) 10A Variable display panel (front display panel) 100 Front frame 200 Main case 250 Main control device (electric control device) 370 Power supply device 371 Main fuse (fuse) 372 Panel fuse ( Fuse) 373 DIS fuse (fuse) 374 Discharge fuse (fuse) 375 Control fuse (fuse) 376 Key switch 377 Set switch 378 Power switch 667, 677, 687 Variable display drum (drum)

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine having a base frame and a front frame supported by the base frame so as to be openable and closable, wherein a front opening of the base frame is closed by the front frame so that a game unit is faced to the front. In the above, the front frame is molded from a synthetic resin, and a reinforcing frame composed of a metal plate having a U-shaped cross section is attached to the back surface of the front frame along the outer peripheral edge of the front frame. A gaming machine, wherein the shape-like space portion is a wiring processing section for embedding and processing wiring related to the gaming machine. 2. A display device for displaying required information is provided on the back side of the front frame such that a display unit of the display device faces the front side of the front frame, and wiring derived from the display device is provided. The gaming device according to claim 1, wherein the processing is performed by the wiring processing unit. 3. The wiring derived from the display device and processed by the wiring processing unit is guided into the base frame via an end of the front frame on the side of the shaft attachment. A gaming device according to claim 1.