JP2002018074A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent such an illegal action that a game control means is removed and replaced in a game machine having the control means. SOLUTION: A front frame 2 is rotatably fitted to the outer frame 1 of the pachinko machine, and a game board 3 is provided on the front frame 2. The prescribed game is progressed based on the operation of a handle 7 on the front face side of the game board 3, and the game is controlled by the control means provided on the back face side of the game board 3. The control means is provided on a main board in a board box. The control means is prevented from being removed based on heating.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine typified by a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine and a rotary game machine such as a slot machine, and more particularly to a control having relevance to game control. The invention relates to a gaming machine having means.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like include a control circuit board, which includes a CPU for performing main control, a ROM for storing a control program,
A RAM or the like for storing a game situation is mounted. For example, in a pachinko game machine, a control circuit board is housed in a board box provided on the back side of the game board. In recent years, an RO storing a control program relating to a game content or the like from a control circuit board stored in such a board box has been stored.
Unauthorized acts such as changing the game contents of the gaming machine by removing and replacing the M or the like have become a problem.

As a countermeasure for preventing such misconduct, a method has been proposed in which a main body and a lid of the board box are sealed so that a control circuit such as a ROM cannot be removed from the inside of the board box. As a typical example of such a seal,
A sealing member may be provided on each of the main body and the lid, and the sealing portions may be joined to each other using a special screw or the like. By sealing the board box in this way, it is possible to suppress an unauthorized act such that the control circuit is removed by opening the box.

[0004]

However, in spite of the above-mentioned countermeasures against fraud,
In reality, fraud has not been completely prevented. That is, no matter how much the substrate box is sealed, the sealed state may be released with a clever technique. Then, the control circuit mounted on the board in the exposed state may be extracted and replaced with an incorrect control circuit. In this case, the countermeasures for preventing fraud such as sealing may be insignificant. Such a problem exists not only in pachinko machines but also in other gaming machines such as slot machines.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the present invention provides a gaming machine having a control means having relevance to game control, in which the control means is prevented from being removed and replaced to prevent improper operation. The main purpose is to

[0006]

Means for Solving the Problems Hereinafter, means suitable for solving the above-mentioned objects and the like will be described separately. In addition, a function and effect specific to the corresponding means will be added as necessary.

Means 1. In a gaming machine having control means having relevance to game control provided on a substrate, it is impossible to remove the control means based on heating.

According to the means 1, the control means provided on the board of the gaming machine is related to the control of the game, and for example, the control of the game is controlled by the control means.
In such a gaming machine, removal based on heating of the control means is impossible. For this reason, even if the wrongdoer tries to remove the control means from the substrate using a predetermined heating method, it cannot be done. Therefore, the control means is removed,
It is possible to prevent fraudulent acts due to being exchanged for fraudulent products.

Here, the control means may be any means having relevance to the control of the gaming machine, and is not limited to those which mainly control the game (for main control), but also for display control, power supply and the like. For payout control, etc. are also considered. Further, specific examples of the control means include, for example, a CPU, a ROM,
A circuit such as a RAM, or a CPU, ROM, RA
IC chips containing M or the like (the same applies hereinafter).

Means 2. A game machine comprising a board provided with control means having relevance to game control, wherein the control means is fixed to the board by fixing means which cannot be softened or melted.

According to the means 2, the control means provided on the board of the gaming machine is related to the control of the game, and for example, the control of the game is controlled by the control means.
In such a gaming machine, the control means is fixed to the substrate by fixing means which cannot be softened or melted. For this reason,
Even if the wrongdoer heats the fixing means to melt or soften the fixing means to release the fixing state, the fixing means does not melt or soften. Therefore, it is impossible to remove the control means from the substrate. for that reason,
It is possible to prevent improper behavior due to the removal of the control means and the exchange of the improper product.

Means 3. In a gaming machine having control means having relevance to game control mounted on a substrate by a first fixing means, the control means may be a second fixing means which does not melt or soften at a melting temperature of the first fixing means. A gaming machine characterized by being fixed by fixing means.

According to the means 3, the control means mounted on the board of the gaming machine by the first fixing means is related to the control of the game, for example, the control of the game is controlled by the control means. . In such a gaming machine, the control means includes:
It is fixed by the second fixing means, and the second fixing means does not melt or soften at the melting temperature of the first fixing means. Therefore, a person who attempts to unjustly remove the control means from the substrate is required to melt the first fixing means.
An attempt to apply heat at about the melting temperature cannot be made due to the presence of the second fixing means. For this reason, it is possible to prevent improper operation due to the removal of the control means and the exchange of the control means with an unauthorized product.

Means 4. It is sealed with a sealing body so as to include control means having relevance to the control of the game, while the sealing body includes the inner end side of the conductor connected to the control means, Sealing is performed by exposing the outer end side of the conductor from the sealing body and fixing at least the back side with first fixing means in a state where the outer end side of the conductor projects to the back side of the substrate. In a gaming machine having a body mounted on a substrate, at least the first fixing means is sealed by a second fixing means which does not melt or soften at the melting temperature of the first fixing means. Gaming machine.

According to the means (4), the control means having relevance to the control of the game is sealed by the sealing body so as to be included therein, and the sealing body has a conductive material connected to the control means. The inner end side is included. Further, the outer end side of the conductor exposed from the sealing body is projected to the back side of the substrate, and at least the back side is fixed by the first fixing means in this state, whereby the sealing body is mounted on the substrate. . Now, at least the first fixing means is sealed by the second fixing means, and the second fixing means does not melt or soften at the melting temperature of the first fixing means. Therefore, even if a person who tries to illegally remove the sealing body including the control means from the substrate tries to apply heat at about the melting temperature to melt the first fixing means,
This cannot be done due to the existence of the fixing means. for that reason,
It is possible to prevent improper behavior due to the removal of the control means and the exchange of the improper product.

Here, the sealing body is generally a package made of resin or ceramic, but may be a case-shaped one or a lid-shaped one. The conductor may be, for example, a lead.

Means 5. The gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the first fixing means has conductivity, and the second fixing means is made of a non-conductive material.

According to the means 5, since the first fixing means has conductivity, the first fixing means can effectively function in establishing electrical connection between the wiring on the control means side and the wiring on the substrate. . Further, since the second fixing means is made of a non-conductive material, even if the first fixing means provided in a state of being separated from each other come into contact with each other by the second fixing means, each electric connection is made. The condition is not affected.

Here, as the first fixing means, for example, a metal material such as solder is suitably adopted. Further, as the second fixing means, for example, a thermosetting resin or a photocurable resin represented by an epoxy resin, a silicon resin, or the like;
A ceramic material such as a high melting point glass is suitably employed.

Means 6 The gaming machine according to claim 4 or 5, wherein a portion of the conductor between the substrate and the sealing body is also sealed by the second fixing means.

According to the means 6, since the portion of the conductor between the substrate and the sealing body is also sealed by the second fixing means, the state of fixation is further strengthened, and removal by unauthorized means is more difficult. Becomes

Means 7. The gaming machine according to any one of means 4 to 6, wherein all the projecting portions of the conductor are sealed by the second fixing means.

According to the means 7, since the conductor projecting to the rear surface side of the substrate is also sealed by the second fixing means, the state of fixation is further strengthened, and removal by unauthorized means becomes more difficult.

It is to be noted that "the gaming machine according to the means 7, characterized in that the entirety including the sealing body is sealed by the second fixing means". In this case, the second
In the case where the fixing means is made of a transparent or translucent material, the presence of the sealing body can be visually recognized from the outside. It becomes possible. Further, when the second fixing means is made of an opaque material, it is impossible to determine what is inside, and as a result, fraud is prevented. In particular, in the case where the same second fixing means is provided in a pseudo manner, the wrongdoer cannot judge where the sealing body or the like is installed. Can be planned.

Means 8 The gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 7, wherein the second fixing means is moldable and has a designed unique shape.

According to the means 8, the second fastening means is shaped to have a designed unique shape. For this reason, even if a fraudster attempts to conceal the fraud, it becomes difficult to imitate and mold the second fixing means having a unique shape. As a result, fraud can be reduced. Here, the term “unique” refers to a special shape other than a common shape such as a so-called flat rectangular shape or a flat circular shape, and includes a wide range of shapes that cannot be easily imitated on the spot. It is a concept. Further, "the second fixing means is formed by hardening a fluid poured into a mold having a unique inner peripheral shape."
It may be.

Means 9 The gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to 8, further comprising a cover protecting means for making at least the fixed portion inoperable.

According to the means 9, since the fixed portion cannot be operated due to the presence of the covering protection means, the control means is more difficult to be removed, and further misconduct can be prevented.

Means 10. In any one of the means 1 to 9, predetermined items are stored in the control means in advance, and an enclosing member that can be maintained in a closed state while enclosing the substrate is provided. A gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined means can be confirmed from the control means while the closed state is maintained.

According to the means 10, the enclosing member can be maintained in the closed state with the control means being encased. Predetermined items are stored in the control means in advance. Then, at the time of the checking operation, it is possible to check predetermined items from the control means while maintaining the closed state. For this reason, even if it is constituted so that the control means cannot be removed like the above-mentioned means, there is no trouble in confirmation. Therefore, by adopting such a configuration, in addition to the fact that the enclosing member is maintained in the closed state, an improper act of removing the control means is more reliably suppressed. In addition, at the time of confirmation, the trouble of releasing the closed state and the trouble of returning to the closed state after confirmation can be omitted. In addition,
A “communication terminal that allows the control unit to confirm the predetermined item even while the power is turned on (or in a game state) while maintaining the closed state and may be a unit (described later) 11). With such a configuration, it is possible to check without turning off the power each time or even during the game state. For this reason, it is possible to perform the management and confirmation on the side of the hall computer (the general control device installed in the game arcade) even during business hours.

Means 11 In any one of the means 1 to 9, predetermined items are stored in the control means in advance, and an enclosing member that can be maintained in a closed state while enclosing the substrate is provided. A communication terminal that allows confirmation of the predetermined item from the control unit while maintaining the closed state, in a state in which at least a part is exposed or can be exposed in correspondence with a predetermined portion of the enclosing member. A gaming machine characterized by being provided with: Note that, with the provision of the communication terminal, an opening or a recess may be formed in the enclosing member. In this case, the feature is that “the covering member is provided with an opening or a recess for a communication terminal”. Further, a feature may be that "the enclosing member includes a sealing means capable of maintaining a sealed state while enclosing the substrate".

According to the means 11, the enclosing member can be maintained in the closed state with the control means being encased. Predetermined items are stored in the control means in advance. Then, at the time of the confirmation work, from the control means, while maintaining the closed state, through a communication terminal provided in a state where at least a part is exposed or can be exposed corresponding to a predetermined portion of the encapsulating member, A predetermined item can be confirmed. For this reason,
Even if the control means is not detachable as in the above-described means, there is no problem in confirmation. Therefore, by adopting such a configuration, in addition to the fact that the enclosing member is maintained in the closed state, an improper act of removing the control means is more reliably suppressed.
In addition, at the time of confirmation, the trouble of releasing the closed state and the trouble of returning to the closed state after confirmation can be omitted.

Means 12. The gaming machine according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the control means has an independent storage section separated from control relating to a game, and the item is stored in the independent storage section. Here, the phrase "separated from the control related to the game" means "not directly related to the specific game contents (effects, etc.)" or "the game without it (independent storage unit). The execution can be continuously derived. " Therefore, for example, the characteristic that the startup at the time of turning on the power is allowed only when the regular independent storage unit is provided, and conversely, the startup at the time of turning on the power is not allowed when it is not provided. (Function) may be provided in the independent storage unit.

According to the means 12, the above items are stored in the independent storage section provided in the control means, and the independent storage section is separated from the control related to the game. Therefore, the game is not hindered, and in some cases, the above-described items can be confirmed even during the game.

Means 13 13. The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the items include at least one of a program, data, and an address.
Here, as the program, for example, a control program,
A setting program. In particular, as a program separated from control related to a game, for example, a setting program for confirmation and the like can be cited. Examples of the data include game-related data, gaming machine-specific data, and the like. In particular, as data separated from control related to the game, there is ID data unique to the gaming machine. In this case, "The data is an ID unique to the gaming machine.
Data ".

According to the means 13, when confirming at least one of the program, the data and the address, the above-mentioned respective effects can be obtained.

Means 14. A game machine comprising a control means having relevance to control of a game fixed on a substrate, wherein a cover protection means is provided to make at least the fixed part inoperable.

According to the means 14, the control means fixed on the board of the gaming machine is related to the control of the game,
For example, the control of the game is controlled by the control means. In such a gaming machine, at least the fixed portion cannot be operated by the cover protection means. For this reason,
Even if a fraudster attempts to remove the control means from the board,
The operation for that is not possible. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the improper act due to the removal of the control means and the exchange of the control means for the improper product.

Means 15. In a gaming machine in which control means having relevance to game control is mounted on a board by a fixing means, a covering protection means is provided to make at least the fixing means part inoperable. .

According to the means 15, the control means mounted on the board of the gaming machine by the fixing means is related to the control of the game, for example, the control of the game is controlled by the control means. In such a gaming machine, at least the fixing means is inoperable due to the covering protection means. For this reason, even if the wrongdoer tries to remove the control means from the board, the operation for that purpose cannot be performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the improper act caused by releasing the fixing by the fixing means, removing the control means, and exchanging with the improper product.

Means 16. It is sealed with a sealing body so as to include control means having relevance to the control of the game, while the sealing body includes the inner end side of the conductor connected to the control means, Exposing the outer end side of the conductor from the sealing body,
By fixing at least the back surface of the conductor with the fixing means in a state where the outer end side of the conductor protrudes toward the back surface of the substrate, at least the fixed portion is operated in a gaming machine having the sealing body mounted on the substrate. A gaming machine characterized by providing a cover protection means to make it impossible.

According to the means 16, the control means having relevance to the control of the game is sealed by the sealing body so as to be included therein, and the sealing body is formed of a conductor connected to the control means. The inner end side is included. Further, the outer end side of the conductor exposed from the sealing body is projected to the back side of the substrate, and in this state, at least the back side is fixed by fixing means, whereby the sealing body is mounted on the substrate. Now, the fixed part is inoperable due to the presence of the covering protection means. For this reason, even if the wrongdoer tries to remove the sealing body or the control means from the substrate, the operation for that purpose cannot be performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the improper act due to the removal of the control means and the exchange of the control means for the improper product.

Means 17. It is sealed with a sealing body so as to include control means having relevance to the control of the game, while the sealing body includes the inner end side of the conductor connected to the control means, Exposing the outer end side of the conductor from the sealing body,
By fixing the outer end side of the conductor to the substrate with fixing means,
An amusement machine comprising a sealing body mounted on a substrate, wherein a covering protection means is provided so as to render at least the sealing body and a conductor portion on the sealing body side inoperable.

According to the means 17, the control means having relevance to the control of the game is sealed by the sealing body so as to be included therein, and the sealing body is provided with a conductive material connected to the control means. The inner end side is included. Further, the outer end side of the conductor exposed from the sealing body is projected to the back side of the substrate, and in this state, at least the back side is fixed by fixing means, whereby the sealing body is mounted on the substrate. By the way, at least the sealing member and the conductor portion on the sealing member side are inoperable due to the presence of the covering protection means. For this reason, even if the wrongdoer tries to remove the sealing body or the control means from the substrate, the operation for that purpose cannot be performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the improper act due to the removal of the control means and the exchange of the control means for the improper product.

Means 18. It is sealed with a sealing body so as to include control means having relevance to the control of the game, while the sealing body includes the inner end side of the conductor connected to the control means, Exposing the outer end side of the conductor from the sealing body,
By fixing at least the back surface of the conductor to the back surface side of the board with the outer end side protruding to the back side of the board, at least the fixed portion is operated in a game machine having the sealing body mounted on the board. An amusement machine provided with a first covering protection means for disabling and a second covering protection means for disabling at least the sealing body and the conductor portion on the sealing body side.

According to the means 18, the control means having relevance to the control of the game is sealed by the sealing body so as to be included therein, and the sealing body is formed of a conductor connected to the control means. The inner end side is included. Further, the outer end side of the conductor exposed from the sealing body is projected to the back side of the substrate, and in this state, at least the back side is fixed by fixing means, whereby the sealing body is mounted on the substrate. Now, at least the fixed portion is inoperable due to the presence of the first covering protection means,
In addition, at least the sealing member and the conductor portion on the sealing member side are inoperable due to the presence of the second covering protection means. For this reason, even if the wrongdoer tries to remove the sealing body or the control means from the substrate, the operation for that purpose cannot be performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the improper act due to the removal of the control means and the exchange of the control means for the improper product. In this case, "the first and second coating protection means are:
Be connected and fixed to each other ". With this configuration, the installation state of the first and second coating protection units can be further stabilized, and there is a case where it is not necessary to separately provide a unit for installing these.

In the means 14, 16, or 17, the "(first) covering protection means may also make the projecting portion of the conductor inoperable". With such a configuration, the operation of the projecting portion of the conductor cannot be performed, so that the above-described operation and effect can be more reliably achieved.

Means 19 The gaming machine according to any one of means 14 to 18, wherein the covering protection means has a designed unique shape.

According to the means 19, since the cover protection means has a designed unique shape, even if a fraudster attempts to conceal the fraud, the cover protection means having a unique shape is imitated. It becomes difficult to mold. As a result, fraud can be reduced. here,
The term "unique" refers to a special shape that excludes common shapes such as the so-called flat rectangular shape and flat circular shape, and is a concept that includes a wide range of shapes that cannot be easily imitated on the spot. . In addition, it is good also as "the said coating protection means is what was shape | molded and has an undercut structure." When attempting to mold the coating protection means having such a structure, a complicated mold device is required, and it is possible to make it more difficult to imitate and mold.

Means 20. The gaming machine according to any one of means 14 to 19, wherein the cover protection means is provided so as not to be detachable from the substrate.

According to the means 20, since the covering protection means cannot be removed from the substrate, the removal of the control means and the like after removing the covering protection means can be more reliably prevented.

Means 21. The gaming machine according to any one of means 14 to 20, wherein the cover protection means has a ventilation hole.

According to the means 21, due to the presence of the ventilation hole,
The inside of the coating protection means is not completely closed, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of problems due to condensation or the like.

Means 22. The gaming machine according to any one of means 14 to 21, wherein the cover protecting means is transparent or translucent.

According to the means 22, the inside of the covering protection means can be visually recognized from the outside, so that it is easy to visually confirm whether or not an illegal operation has been performed.

Means 23. In any one of the means 14 to 22, predetermined items are stored in the control means in advance, and an enclosing member that can be maintained in a closed state while enclosing the substrate is provided. A gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined means can be confirmed from the control means while the closed state is maintained. In addition,
A feature may be that "the enclosing member includes sealing means capable of maintaining the sealing state while enclosing the substrate".

According to the means 23, the enclosing member can be maintained in the closed state while enclosing the control means. Predetermined items are stored in the control means in advance. Then, at the time of the checking operation, it is possible to check predetermined items from the control means while maintaining the closed state. For this reason, even if it is constituted so that the control means cannot be removed like the above-mentioned means, there is no trouble in confirmation. Therefore, by adopting such a configuration, in addition to the fact that the enclosing member is maintained in the closed state, an improper act of removing the control means is more reliably suppressed. In addition, at the time of confirmation, the trouble of releasing the closed state and the trouble of returning to the closed state after confirmation can be omitted. In addition,
A “communication terminal that allows the control unit to confirm the predetermined item even while the power is turned on (or in a game state) while maintaining the closed state and may be a unit (described later) 24). With such a configuration, it is possible to check without turning off the power each time or even during the game state. For this reason, it is possible to perform the management and confirmation on the side of the hall computer (the general control device installed in the game arcade) even during business hours.

Means 24. In any one of the means 14 to 22, predetermined items are stored in the control means in advance, and an enclosing member that can be maintained in a closed state while enclosing the substrate is provided. A communication terminal that allows confirmation of the predetermined item from the control unit while maintaining the closed state, in a state in which at least a part is exposed or can be exposed in correspondence with a predetermined portion of the enclosing member. A gaming machine characterized by being provided with: Note that, with the provision of the communication terminal, an opening or a recess may be formed in the enclosing member. In this case, the feature is that “the covering member is provided with an opening or a recess for a communication terminal”.

According to the means 24, the enclosing member can be maintained in the closed state with the control means encased. Predetermined items are stored in the control means in advance. Then, at the time of the confirmation work, from the control means, while maintaining the closed state, through a communication terminal provided in a state where at least a part is exposed or can be exposed corresponding to a predetermined portion of the encapsulating member, A predetermined item can be confirmed. For this reason,
Even if the control means is not detachable as in the above-described means, there is no problem in confirmation. Therefore, by adopting such a configuration, in addition to the fact that the enclosing member is maintained in the closed state, an improper act of removing the control means is more reliably suppressed.
In addition, at the time of confirmation, the trouble of releasing the closed state and the trouble of returning to the closed state after confirmation can be omitted.

Means 25. 25. The gaming machine according to claim 23, wherein the control unit has an independent storage unit separated from control relating to a game, and the item is stored in the independent storage unit. Here, the phrase "separated from the control related to the game" means "not directly related to the specific game contents (effects, etc.)" or "the game without it (independent storage unit). The execution can be continuously derived. " Therefore, for example, the characteristic that the startup at the time of turning on the power is allowed only when the regular independent storage unit is provided, and conversely, the startup at the time of turning on the power is not allowed when it is not provided. (Function) may be provided in the independent storage unit.

According to the means 25, the above items are stored in the independent storage section provided in the control means, and the independent storage section is separated from the control related to the game. Therefore, the game is not hindered, and in some cases, the above-described items can be confirmed even during the game.

Means 26. 26. The gaming machine according to claim 23, wherein the items include at least one of a program, data, and an address.
Here, as the program, for example, a control program,
A setting program. In particular, as a program separated from control related to a game, for example, a setting program for confirmation and the like can be cited. Examples of the data include game-related data, gaming machine-specific data, and the like. In particular, as data separated from control related to the game, there is ID data unique to the gaming machine. In this case, "The data is an ID unique to the gaming machine.
Data ".

According to the means 26, the above-mentioned respective effects can be obtained when at least one of the program, data and address is confirmed.

Means 27. In any one of the means 1 to 26, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, as a basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine, an operating port provided with an operation handle and firing a game ball to a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the handle, the game ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize, the identification information variably displayed on the variable display device is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special game state occurs, the variable prize device arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined mode so that game balls can be won. , Writing to a magnetic card, etc.). In a pachinko game machine, the board and the control means are provided on the back side of the game board.

Means 28. In any one of the means 1 to 26, the gaming machine is a spinning-type gaming machine. Here, as a configuration of the spinning-type gaming machine, “the identification information sequence including a plurality of pieces of identification information (specifically, a reel, and the identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) is variably displayed (specifically, Is provided with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after the rotation of the reel), the change of the identification information is started by the operation of the starting operation means (for example, operation lever), and the stopping operation means The fluctuation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop button (for example, a stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and a special condition advantageous to the player is required on condition that the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. It is a spinning-type gaming machine provided with a special game state generating means for generating a game state. In the case of a spinning-type gaming machine, the board and the control means are housed in a main body box defining the gaming machine main body.

Means 29. In any one of the means 1 to 26, the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the integrated gaming machine is as follows: "The identification information sequence (specifically, a reel, and the identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) composed of a plurality of identification information is variably displayed (specifically, Variable information means for confirming and displaying the identification information after the rotation of the reel), the change of the identification information is started by the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the stop operation is performed. Fluctuation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the means (for example, a stop button) or after a lapse of a predetermined time, and it is advantageous for the player that the final identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state, a game ball is used as a game medium, and a predetermined number of game balls are required at the start of the change of the identification information. Becomes gaming machine "in which a is configured such that a number of game balls are paid out upon the state of generation. In such a gaming machine, the board and the control means are housed in the body box if it has a main body box that defines the main body of the gaming machine, and the back of the game machine if it does not have the main body box. It is arranged on the side.

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (First Embodiment) A first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as "pachinko machine"), which is a kind of gaming machine, will be described with reference to the drawings. This will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 2 is mounted on an outer frame 1 constituting an outer shape of the pachinko machine so as to be rotatable around a rotation shaft on one side. In the figure, the front frame 2 is in a closed state. The front frame 2 includes a game board 3 (see FIG. 2), a glass door frame 4 provided in front of the game board 3 and having a glass plate 4a,
An upper plate 5, a lower plate 6, a handle 7 and the like are mounted. A speaker 8 is embedded on the side of the upper plate 5 and inside the front frame 2. The speaker 8 sounds various effect sounds as the game progresses, and notifies the player of the game state by voice. At the rear of the game board 3, a mechanism board is provided.

Next, the configuration of the game board 3 on the game surface will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 3 is provided with an operating port unit 11 and a special winning port unit 12. The operating port unit 11 has a game ball B as a game medium.
Opening 11a and operating gate 11 through which the player wins or passes
b at the entrance of the working port 11a.
Are supported so that they can be opened and closed.

The special winning opening unit 12 has a special winning opening 12 a and a shutter 14. Shutter 14
Is operated by a special winning opening solenoid (not shown) provided on the side of the special winning opening 12a.
Open and close. More specifically, when the solenoid is excited, the shutter 14 is tilted substantially horizontally, thereby opening the special winning opening 12a. Further, when the solenoid is in the non-excited state, the shutter 14 is in a substantially vertical state, whereby the special winning opening 12a is closed.

Further, on the side of the game board 3, general winning opening units 15, 16, 17, 18 are provided. The general winning opening units 15 to 18 include the general winning opening 15a, 1
6a, 17a and 18a.

The central portion of the game board 3 (large winning opening unit 1)
A special symbol display device (hereinafter, simply referred to as a “display device”) 19 is incorporated in the upper part of (2). Display device 19
Is a display unit 19a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD).
, Where a plurality of (for example, three) symbol columns are displayed. The symbol row is basically composed of a plurality of types of symbols. These symbols can be any of a jackpot symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as a special game symbol.

In the display section 19a of the display device 19, the symbol variation (rotation variation) of each symbol row is changed by the operation port 11a of the game ball B.
Will be started based on winning a prize. In addition, one of a big hit symbol, a missing reach symbol, and a missing symbol is selected, and this is set as a stop symbol. What is a stop symbol?
This is a symbol that is displayed when each symbol row stops symbol change.

The jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state advantageous to the player after passing through a so-called reach state. Specifically, when the fluctuation of all the symbol columns is stopped, the combination of the displayed symbols is a predetermined jackpot combination, that is, when the same type of symbols are arranged along the jackpot line. There may be a combination of the symbols (for example, the symbol of “7”, “7”, “7”). The symbol constituting this combination is a "big hit symbol". When the jackpot combination is established, the jackpot 12a is opened, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player can be reached, that is, more prize balls can be obtained.

In the display device 19, the holding lamps 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are incorporated above the display section 19a.
The holding lamps 21a to 21d are basically provided with the operation port 11a.
The display is turned on each time a variable display based on winning is held, and is turned off with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold.

On the upper part of the display device 19, a 7-segment display unit 22 composed of LEDs is provided. Further, a pair of passing gates 23 are provided on both left and right sides of the display device 22.
Passage gate units 23 and 24 provided with a and a are provided. Game balls B are passed through the passing gates 23a and 24a.
The 7-segment display unit 22 is activated based on the passage of. In the present embodiment, the 7-segment display unit 22
The numbers from "0" to "9" are variably displayed. And
Based on the stop of the number at a predetermined value (“7” in the present embodiment), the blade 13 of the working port unit 11 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds. Due to this opening, it is relatively easy to win a prize in the operation port 11a. In the vicinity of the periphery of the 7-segment display section 22, the number of times the game ball B has passed through the pass gates 23a and 24a is stored and displayed up to four times.
The number of holdings is displayed by four holding lamps (not shown).

Further, at the plurality of places of the game board 3, other accessories such as various lamps for enhancing the game effect are mounted (lamp windmills, corner decorations, etc.).

In this embodiment, various detection switches for detecting a winning of the game ball B are mounted on the game board 3 in order to detect a game state of the pachinko machine which changes according to the operation of the player. Have been. More specifically, the operation gate 11b is provided with an operation gate switch 31. An operating port switch 32 is provided near the operating port 11a.
Is provided. In the present embodiment, when a winning of the game ball B is detected by the operating port switch 32, five prize balls are paid out to the player per winning.

Further, in the vicinity of the special winning opening 12a, two special winning opening switches 33 and 34 are provided. A guide rail (not shown) having an inverted U shape is integrally formed on the inner surface of the shutter 14, and the winning rail that has won the large winning opening 12a is smoothly and promptly formed by the guide rail. Through the special winning opening switches 33 and 34. In the present embodiment, the special winning opening switches 33, 34
When the winning of the game ball B is detected at,
15 prize balls are paid out per winning. Further, in the vicinity of the general winning openings 15a to 18a,
General winning opening switches 35, 36, 37, 38 are provided. In the present embodiment, the general winning opening switch 3
When the winning of the game ball B is detected in 5-38, ten prize balls are paid out to the player per winning. In addition, the number of payouts of the above-mentioned prize balls (“5
Numerical values relating to “number”, “10” or “15”) are merely examples, and are not limited to the above numerical values. Therefore, for example, “6”, “7”, “11”
Numerical values such as "12", "13", "14", "16" or more (for example, "25") can be adopted. In addition, the passage gates 23 and 24 are provided with passage gate switches 39 and 40, respectively.

The switches 31 to 40 allow the game ball B to pass through the operation gate 11b and the operation port 11a.
, Winning in the special winning opening 12a, winning in the general winning openings 15a to 18a, and passing gates 23a and 24a.
Is detected. Further, based on the detection results of the switches 32 to 38, drive control of a prize ball dispensing device (not shown) or the like is derived. The prize ball payout device and the like include a pulse motor, and when the motor is driven, the prize balls (game balls B) stored in the tank 64 (see FIG. 4) and the like pass through the payout passage. ,
The upper plate 5 (or the lower plate 6) is paid out.

In this embodiment, the switches 31 to 31
A control device 50 is provided to drive and control various solenoids and various external devices such as the display device 19, each of the holding lamps 21a to 21d, various lamps, the speaker 8, and the pulse motor based on the detection result of 40. . As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the control device 50 includes a main board (which constitutes a board) 51, a payout control board 52, a symbol display device control board 53, a voice control board 54, a lamp control board 55, and a firing control board 56. These are accommodated in substrate boxes (for example, 51B, 52B, 56B) each constituting a covering member made of, for example, a transparent resin.

A power switch board 61 to which a main power supply (power supply voltage) is supplied is provided on an upper portion of a mechanism board provided at a rear portion of the game board 3, and a power switch board 61 is provided on a lower portion of the mechanism board. A power distribution board 62 for appropriately supplying power from the switch board 61 is provided. The board box 51B of the main board 51 is provided at the rear of the mechanism panel below the symbol display device control board 53 provided on the back side of the display device 19. As shown in FIG. 4, a protective cover 63 made of resin is attached to the mechanism panel so as to cover the display device 19.
The display device 19 and the symbol display device control board 53 are protected from the game balls B falling from the upper tank 64 or the like. Most of the board box 51B of the main board 51 is horizontally arranged so as to protrude from the protective cover 63 (this will be described later).

The payout control board 52 is connected to the main board 5.
1 is provided on the side. The power supply voltage distributed from the power distribution board 62 is applied (supplied) to the main board 51 and the payout control board 52, respectively. Along with this, the symbol display device control board 53 and the voice control board 5
The power supply voltage from the main board 51 is supplied to the lamp control board 4 and the lamp control board 55, respectively. Further, the launch control board 56
Is supplied with a power supply voltage from the payout control board 52. The premium ball payout device is driven and controlled based on an output signal from the payout control board 52. An information terminal 65 is provided adjacent to the power switch board 61. From the information terminal 65, various game information (for example, the number of jackpots of the day, the number of symbol fluctuations, the information on payouts, etc.) of the pachinko machine is output to a hall computer or an external count display device.

Various substrates such as the main substrate 51 and the payout control substrate 52 are mounted with a control IC package. Here, as shown in FIG.
The IC package 71 mounted on the main board 51 in B is
It is composed of an IC chip 72 constituting control means, a plurality of leads 73, and a sealing body 74 for sealing them, and the leads 73 constitute a first fixing means to the main substrate 51. H (joined by so-called direct attachment). Basically, since the leads 73 are firmly fixed to the main board 51 with the solder H in this manner, the IC package 71 cannot be removed from the main board 51 or becomes difficult.
1 (IC chip 72) is removed and exchange is suppressed (details of the installation will be described later).

In this embodiment, the IC chip 72
Are packaged in a sealing body 74 together with most of the leads 73. The sealing body 74 is made of a transparent epoxy resin material. Thus, the IC chip 72 and the leads 73 can be seen through from the outside. The leads 73 and the IC chip 72 are electrically connected by bonding with wires. The IC package 71 is a ZIP (Zig)
-Zag Inline Package). That is, the IC package 71 includes the lead 73
Is a so-called vertical type in which the lead-out surface (the surface on which the leads 73 project outside) is one side surface of the sealing body 74. Thereby, the sealing body 74 is visible from both front and back surfaces. Particularly, since the sealing body 74 of the present embodiment is transparent, the IC chip 72 and the leads 73 inside the sealing body 74 are also visible from both the front and back surfaces.

In this embodiment, in particular, the main board 5 is provided around the IC package 71 except for the printed wiring and the like.
Almost nothing is placed on 1. Thus, the IC package 71 is more easily visually recognized. In this case, the feature is that “the arrangement of other members that impair visibility is restricted on the substrate around the control means”. In order to make the IC package 71 more easily visible, a “visual assistance device” such as a lighting device, a mirror, or a lens (both not shown) may be provided.

Further, regarding the IC package 71, the pitch between the leads 73 is narrow in the ZIP structure.
In addition, a special SZIP (Shrink Zig-zag)
(Inline Package) structure is adopted. That is, the pitch between the leads 73 in the SZIP structure is set to, for example, 0.82 mm.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the IC chip 72. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the IC chip 72 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 81, a program ROM 82, HW parameters 83, a user work RAM 84, an internal I / O block 85, an I / O
A port 86 and the like are provided.
7 are connected. These are connected to a management block 89 via a bus monitor 88.

In this embodiment, the program ROM 8
Reference numeral 2 denotes an EEPROM (Electrical) which is not rewritable by an optical action and is a nonvolatile storage unit.
lyErasable and Programmab
le ROM) in which a predetermined control program and initial data are stored in advance. CPU81
Executes various arithmetic processing based on various signals and the like input through the I / O port 86 in accordance with the control program of the program ROM 82 and the like. HW parameter 8
Reference numeral 3 also includes an EEPROM, and stores various setting items related to a clock and the like. User work RA
M84 temporarily stores various data such as a calculation result by the CPU 81. In addition, a capacitor is connected to a predetermined terminal of the user work RAM 84, thereby enabling data backup at the time of a power failure or the like. The internal I / O block 85 includes functional blocks such as a counter / timer, an interrupt controller, and a high-speed HW counter.

Further, the bus monitor 88 outputs the operation data and the like of the CPU 81 to the management block 89. together,
The management block 89 forms an independent storage unit, and includes an inspection port 91, a mirrored RAM 92, and a status RAM 93.
And an ID RAM 94. Inspection port 91
Can detect write errors, sequence abnormalities, etc., and the mirrored RAM 92 mirrors (copies) data in the user work RAM 84. Also,
In the status RAM 93, the setting items of the HW parameters 83 are written. Further, in the ID RAM 94, an ID code as data (ID data) unique to the IC chip 72 (specific to the pachinko machine) is written. The ID code includes data irrelevant to the game content, such as an ID code set by the manufacturer and an ID code corresponding to the model.

Next, the board box 51B will be described. As shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 7, a substrate box 51B in which the main substrate 51 is encapsulated has a substantially box shape, and includes a box body 101 and a box lid 102 covered by the box body 101. And Here, “encapsulation” means that the main substrate 51 is shielded from the outside.
This includes covering, covering, enclosing, and the like, and is intended to include not only a case where the device is completely shielded from the outside but also a case where the device is partially exposed. Further, the board box 51B includes two members 10 as in the above example.
In addition to the case of being constituted by 1, 102, it may be constituted by a single member, or may be constituted by three or more members. Further, the material to be “encased” is desirably constituted by a rigid body that is difficult to break, but a material that is partially flexible may be included.

The main body 51 is provided in the box body 101.
Has been fixed. A box lid 102 is attached and fixed so as to cover the main substrate 51. More specifically, a hinge mechanism 103 is provided on one side of the box main body 101 and the box lid 102 as a hinge part that can be engaged with each other. Matching and the like are performed (see FIGS. 5 and 6). As described above, the box body 1
The box 01 and the box lid 102 are made of a transparent resin material, so that the internal main board 51, particularly the IC package 71, can be easily visually recognized from the outside.

Further, sealing means 104 is provided near the four corners of the board box 51B except for the hinge mechanism 103. As shown in FIG. 10, the sealing means 104 includes a main body side sealing portion 105 formed to protrude outward from the box main body 101, and a box lid 10.
2. A lid-side sealing portion 10 formed to protrude outward from
6 is provided. The main body side sealing portion 105 is formed with a concave portion 107 having an upper opening, and an engagement groove 108 is formed at a base portion thereof. On the other hand, a through-hole 109 having a step is formed in the lid-side sealing portion 106 so as to correspond to the concave portion 107, and an engaging projection 110 is formed at a base portion thereof. However, the engagement groove 108 and the engagement protrusion 110
Is formed at least longer than the diameter of the concave portion 107.

Then, the main board 51 is attached to the box body 101.
With the box set, the box cover 102 is joined,
At this time, the engaging projection 110 is engaged with the engaging groove 108, so that the concave portion 107 and the through hole 109 are respectively aligned. Further, in this alignment state, the adhesive is poured into the concave portion 107 and the through hole 109, and in this state, the resin locking pin 111 is fitted into the concave portion 107 and the through hole 109. Thereby, the main body side sealing portion 105 and the lid side sealing portion 106 are fixed to each other, and the substrate box 51
B is maintained in a sealed state. Therefore, once sealed in this way, it is not possible to open all of the sealing means 104 without breaking (removing) them. In other words, when trying to open the box lid 102 from the box main body 101, if the boxed part of the base of the main body side sealing part 105 and the lid side sealing part 106 is not cut (ruptured) with a nipper or the like, it is opened. It is configured so as not to be able to do so, and along with the cutting, a trace on the appearance is left. Then, once opened, the sealing means 104 cannot be returned to the original state again, and all the roles of the sealing means 104 are finished. In other words, when the wrongdoer removes the seal by the sealing means 104 and replaces the IC chip 72 or the like, it cannot be returned to the sealed state again without any change in appearance. I have.

Since the steps are formed due to the presence of the engagement grooves 108 and the engagement protrusions 110, the adhesive in the flowing state is used to bond the bonding surfaces of the main body-side sealing portion 105 and the lid-side sealing portion 106. This prevents leakage to the main board 51 inside the board box 51B.

In FIGS. 5 and 7, a plurality of sockets 112 are provided on the side of the main board 51 (the upper part when viewed from the back side of the pachinko machine). It is electrically connected to the I / O port 86 of the IC chip 72. Each socket 112
It is in a state of being exposed from the board box 51B, where other boards (for example, the symbol display device control board 53, the voice control board 54, the lamp control board 55, etc.) and various external devices (for example, solenoids and detection switches) are provided. Is connected. However, the socket 112 is covered with the above-described protective cover 63 (see FIG. 4). Thus, the socket 112 and the connector are protected from a fall of the game ball B from the tank 64 or the like. Further, since the socket 112 and the connector are protected by the protective cover 63, an illegal board may be hung between the detection switch and the main board 51 or between the main board 51 and the design display device control board. (By attaching a "hanging board"), it is also possible to suppress a fraudulent activity called "hanging", such as unduly generating a special game state.

Further, corresponding to the lower end of the board box 51B, a modular jack 113 constituting a communication terminal is provided.
Is provided. The modular jack 113 is mounted on the main board 51 and is electrically connected to a management block 89 of the IC chip 72 in the IC package 71 via printed wiring on the main board 51, leads 73, and the like. . The modular jack 113 is open with one end exposed toward the lower side of the board box 51B, and a connector 122 of an external reader 121 constituting an external confirmation device as shown in FIG. 9 is inserted therein. ing. With this configuration, the board box 51 </ b> B is provided with an opening associated with the provision of the modular jack 113. In the present embodiment, modular jack 113 is connected to IC package 7
1 to reduce noise at the time of inspection.

The external reader 121 is dedicated to the system according to the present embodiment, and its main body is provided with operation keys 123 and a display unit 124.
A flexible cord 125 provided with the connector 122 at the tip extends from the main body,
When the connector 122 is inserted into the modular jack 113, the external reader 121 and the management block 8 are connected.
9 are allowed to communicate with each other. For example,
By inserting a connector 122 into the modular jack 113 and performing a predetermined key operation, the ID RAM 94
The ID code unique to the IC chip 72 written in is read out, and is displayed on the display unit 124. Further, for example, by inputting an ID code and further performing a predetermined key operation, the data of the user work RAM 84 written in the mirrored RAM 92 or the setting items of the HW parameters 83 written in the status RAM 93 are changed. Are read out, and they are
4 as appropriate.

If the IC package 71 or the IC chip 72 is illegally exchanged, (1) the communication itself cannot be performed between the external reader 121 and the management block 89, (2) Even if communication can be performed, an unauthorized act can be easily found because an ID code is not displayed and various data and setting items cannot be read. In particular,
With respect to the above (1), the external reader 121 plays a role as a kind of tester that can test whether communication with the management block 89 is possible, and it is possible to check fraudulently very easily. it can.

In the present embodiment, the modular jack 113 is provided at the peripheral portion of the board box 51B, particularly at the lower end when viewed from the back side of the pachinko machine, and is located at a position protruding from the above-described protective cover 63. are doing. Therefore, the protective cover 63 and the board box 5
1B from the mechanism plate without removing the external reader 1
21 can be communicated with. Of course, at this time, it is not necessary to open the board box 51B, and furthermore, the IC having the management block 89 is provided.
There is no need to remove the package 71 (IC chip 72). In this case, "the item can be confirmed from the outside without removing the control means from the board", "the item can be confirmed from the outside without removing the control means from the gaming machine", "Without removing the control board from the gaming machine, it is possible to confirm the matter from outside", "Without removing the wrapped member from the gaming machine, being able to confirm the matter from outside",
The feature is that the above items can be checked from the outside while the closed state of the enclosing member is maintained.

Further, since the modular jack 113 is provided on the outer peripheral side of the pachinko machine, it is easy to connect the connector 122, and there is an advantage that the cord 125 is hardly obstructed in checking work such as inspection. . In this case, the feature is that “the communication terminal is provided on the outer peripheral side of the gaming machine”.

In the above example, the connector 122 of the external reader 121 is inserted into the modular jack 113 at the time of so-called inspection. That is, when the hall (game room) is not operating, the inspection is performed in a state where the power is not turned on. However, the inspection may be performed even when the power is turned on. . With this configuration, inspections and the like can be performed during the opening of the hall, particularly during the game. For example, instead of the connector 122 in the above example,
A configuration may be adopted in which communication (confirmation such as inspection) can be performed by inserting a terminal on the hall computer side as an external confirmation device. In this case, it is preferable that the terminal on the hall computer side is always connected to the modular jack 113. By adopting such a configuration, communication is possible at any time as long as no fraud is performed, and there is an advantage in that confirmation can be performed even during a game. Furthermore, not only fraud inspection,
There is also an advantage that the pachinko machine data and the like can be managed at any time by the hall computer.

When the terminal of the external checking device is always connected to the modular jack 113, the modular jack 113 is provided on the rotating shaft side of the front frame 2 (near the rotating shaft). Is desirable. With this configuration, when the front frame 2 is opened (when a person involved in the hall clears a clogged ball or opens the front frame 2 to inspect the inside of the pachinko machine), the wiring is compared. In addition, it is possible to reduce the length of the wiring, to reduce the movement of the wiring, and to avoid a situation where the wiring is in the way.

As in such another example, the modular jack 113 does not necessarily need to be (directly) mounted on the main board 51. That is, it may be provided at a predetermined portion of the board box 51B other than the main board 51 (in this case, the main board 51 and the modular jack 113 need to be communicable by wiring or the like), or You may provide in the site | part separated from the box 51B. In this case, the feature point is that "the control board is provided indirectly". As a part separated from the board box 51B, the vicinity of the rotation axis of the front frame 2 can be exemplified as in the above another example. In particular, in the arrangement example shown in FIG. 4, it is preferable to mount on the payout control board 52 and the power switch board 61. In particular, when the power switch board is provided on the power switch board 61, at least a power supply wiring originally extends from the board 61, and a wiring extending from an external confirmation device can be attached to the wiring. . For this reason, the merit is large in that a problem caused by an increase in separate wiring can be suppressed. In addition, since the power switch board 61 is originally electrically connected to the main board 51, there is also an effect that it is not necessary to arrange a separate signal line in some cases.

The modular jack 113 has a box cover 102 and a peripheral wall 11 other than the opening.
4 is covered. For this reason, modular jack 11
Although 3 is not covered with the protective cover 63, foreign matters such as game balls B and dust falling from the tank 64 or the like are hard to hit or enter. In particular, since the modular jack 113 is open at the lower end side, foreign matter or the like does not enter from the opening unless foreign matter moves against gravity. Therefore, not only the game ball B but also inconvenience caused by invasion of foreign matter such as dust and dust can be reliably avoided.

Incidentally, a seal member, a cover member, a cage-shaped rib, or the like may be provided in the opening of the modular jack 113. Alternatively, a movable window member that can slide or open and close may be provided in the opening. With this configuration, it is possible to more reliably control the intrusion of foreign matter from the opening, and
The main part of the modular jack 113 is hardly deteriorated with time, so that an appropriate inspection can be performed even when a long period of time has elapsed since the manufacture. Also, in this case, the inspection can be performed by removing the seal member or the lid member by cutting, peeling, or the like, or by opening the window member.

Next, the IC package 71 (IC chip 7
The mounting mode 2) to the main board 51 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 11, the lead 7
3, a lead 73 is inserted into the hole, and the leading end of the lead 73 protrudes from the back side of the main substrate 51. Then, the main substrate 51
The protruding portion of the lead 73 is joined and fixed by the solder H on the back surface side.

Further, as shown in the figure, the protruding portions of the solder H and the leads 73 on the back side of the main substrate 51, and
A part of the lead 73 and the sealing body 74 on the front surface side of the main substrate 51 is sealed by a resin body M constituting a fixing means and a second fixing means.
3. The sealing body 74 cannot be removed from the substrate.
The resin body M is made of, for example, a thermosetting resin material such as an epoxy resin or a silicone resin or a photocurable resin material, and does not soften or melt at the melting temperature of the solder H or lower. It has become. In other words, even if the wrongdoer attempts to remove the sealing body 74 from the main substrate 51 using a predetermined heating method (for example, a soldering iron for soldering) to melt the solder H, it is impossible to do so.

In the above example, the solder H and the main substrate 5
1 and the protruding portion of the lead 73 on the back side, and the main substrate 5
Although a part of the lead 73 and the sealing body 74 on the front surface side of the sealing member 74 is sealed with the resin body M,
May be enclosed in the resin body M, including all of the above. In this case, when the resin body M is made of a transparent or translucent material, the presence of the sealing body 74 can be visually recognized from the outside. Can be achieved. If the resin body M is made of an opaque material, the wrongdoer cannot determine what is inside, and as a result, wrongdoing is prevented. In particular, when a resin body having a similar shape is quasi-disposed (as a so-called dummy), a fraudster cannot determine where the sealing body 74 or the like is installed. However, fraud can be prevented.

Of course, only the portion where the solder H exists may be sealed and fixed with the resin body M. In this case, detachment due to melting of the solder H can be prevented, and the amount of the resin body M can be reduced. Furthermore, the protruding portions of the solder H and the leads 73 on the back surface side may be sealed with a resin body M.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the leads 73 of the IC package 71 (IC chip 72) are fixed to the main substrate 51 with the solder H, but the solder H is fixed with the resin body M. ing. Moreover, the resin body M is made of solder H
Does not melt or soften at temperatures below the melting temperature of Therefore, a person who tries to remove the IC package 71 from the main board 51 illegally, in order to melt the solder H,
Even if an attempt is made to apply heat at about the melting temperature, this cannot be achieved due to the presence of the resin body M. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the IC package 71 (IC chip 72) from being detached and being replaced with a fraudulent product, thereby preventing illegal acts.

Particularly, in the present embodiment, not only the portion where the solder H is provided but also the lead 73 protruding on the back surface side of the main substrate 51 is sealed with the resin body M, so that the further fixed state is achieved. It will be strong. As a result, unauthorized removal can be made more difficult. Also, the portion of the lead 73 between the main substrate 51 and the sealing body 74 is formed of the resin
In this case, the fixing state is further strengthened, and the above-described effects are more reliably achieved.

The solder H has conductivity, and I
This can effectively function in establishing electrical connection between the wiring on the C chip 72 side and the wiring on the main substrate 51. On the other hand, since the resin body M is made of a non-conductive material, it is separated from each other. Even if the solders H provided in the separated state are in contact with each other with the resin body M, no trouble occurs in the respective electrical connection states.

Further, a modular jack 113 electrically connected to the management block 89 of the IC chip 72 in the IC package 71 is provided corresponding to the lower end of the board box 51B. When the connector 122 of the external reader 121 is inserted into the jack 113, communication between the management block 89 and the external reader 121 is allowed.
For this reason, in the event that the IC package 71 or the IC chip 72 is exchanged improperly, an unauthorized act can be easily performed based on the fact that the communication itself cannot be performed between the external reader 121 and the management block 89. Be discovered. At the time of such an inspection, unlike the related art in which the sealed state of the board box 51B is released and the ROM or the like is removed and the inspection is performed, the sealed state of the board box 51B is released,
The inspection can be performed without removing the package 71 and with the substrate box 51B installed. Therefore, the labor required for the inspection can be remarkably simplified, and the inspection (confirmation) work can be easily performed. For this reason, it is possible to make it very easy to detect even subtle fraud, and as a result, it can be said that it can greatly contribute to prevention of fraud from an indirect aspect.

Further, the board box 51B is opened,
Since the inspection can be performed without removing the C package 71, it is not necessary to adopt a sealing configuration in consideration of confirmation of the inspection and the like. Therefore, even if a strict sealing structure that is difficult to release the sealed state is adopted, there is no hindrance to the inspection, and even if the IC package 71 is configured to be unremovable, the hindrance occurs. Absent. In this respect, the effect of preventing fraud can be further enhanced. In addition, since the inspection can be performed any number of times in the sealed state and the mounted state, the sealing structure and the mounting structure need not be considered in consideration of the number of confirmations. In other words, conventionally, it is necessary to provide a number of sealing means in advance in the board box in proportion to the number of inspections and the like in anticipation of the number of confirmations, and the structure of the board box is complicated by that much. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, only one opening is considered, so that the structure is not complicated. As a result, the structure of the board box 51B can be simplified. Further, unlike the related art in which a ROM or the like is detachably mounted with a socket or the like, in the present embodiment, there is no need to consider removal and reattachment of the IC package 71.

Further, after the inspection, if the main board 51 and the board box 51B having no abnormality are to be used again, sealing is performed again, the board box is re-installed, and the ROM or the like is re-installed. Since work such as installation is not required, work can be simplified in such a point as well, and as a result, workability in inspection can be dramatically improved.

In addition, once the sealed state is released, all the roles of the sealing means 104 are terminated, and it is not possible to return to the sealed state again without changing the appearance.
That is, once the sealed state is released, a change in appearance accompanies, so that the fact that the seal is released remains as a trace or evidence. For this reason, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts beforehand, and in the event that the sealed state is released by fraudulent acts, it can be easily detected, and fraudulent acts can be detected from the indirect aspect. Can be prevented.

In this embodiment, the substrate box 5
Since 1B is made of a transparent resin material, and a ZIP type IC package 71 is used, and the sealing body 74 of the IC package 71 is made of a transparent resin material, the package 71 is made of a transparent resin material. Main board 5
It is possible to visually recognize not only the front surface side but also the back surface side without peeling off from the IC chip 1 and easily identify the IC chip 72 inside the sealing body 74. For this reason, a fraudulent act apparent in appearance can be easily found without performing the above-mentioned inspection, and further indirect fraudulent acts can be achieved.

The present invention is not limited to the contents described in the first embodiment, but may be implemented as follows, for example.

(1) In the above example, the shape and the like of the resin body M are not particularly mentioned. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, a designed resin body M1 having a unique shape may be adopted. . In this way, by employing the designed resin body M1 having a unique shape, it is difficult to imitate the resin body M1 having the unique shape even if a fraudster attempts to conceal the fraud. . As a result, fraud can be reduced. Here, the term “unique” refers to a special shape other than a common shape such as a so-called flat rectangular shape or a flat circular shape, and includes a wide range of shapes that cannot be easily imitated on the spot. It is a concept.

(2) The fixing means and the second fixing means may be made of a material which is not softened or melted below the melting temperature of the solder H. Glass or other ceramic materials) may be used. However, as a material constituting the fixing means and the second fixing means, it is preferable to use a non-conductive material from the viewpoint of securing electrical conduction of the individual leads 73 at least when solder H is sealed. .

(Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. However, the same parts as those in the first embodiment described above are denoted by the same member names and the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted. The description will be focused on.

The present embodiment is characterized in that, instead of providing the resin body M as in the first embodiment, at least a coating protection means is provided so that at least a portion fixed by the solder H cannot be operated. have. That is, on the main substrate 51, a pair of through holes 201 is formed at positions corresponding to both sides in the longitudinal direction of the IC package 71. Further, on the back side of the main substrate 51, a cover 202 constituting a coating protection means is provided so as to cover the protruding portions of the solder H and the leads 73. The cover 202 has a substantially box shape, and bosses 203 having female threads are formed at both ends in the longitudinal direction. Further, on the front surface side of the main substrate 51, a bottomed cylindrical head protection washer 204 having a through hole at the bottom is provided. And the boss 2
A special screw 205 that cannot be operated in the release direction is screwed in a state where the hole 03, the through hole 201, and the through hole of the head protection washer 204 are aligned. Thereby, solder H
The protrusion of the lead 73 is inoperable due to the presence of the cover 202, and the cover 202 cannot be removed once it is screwed with the special screw 201.

As described above, in this embodiment, the cover 2
02, the protruding portions of the solder H and the leads 73 become inoperable.
Even if the user tries to remove the (IC chip 72) from the main board 51, the user cannot perform an operation for that. Therefore, it is possible to prevent improper operation caused by removing the IC package 71 (IC chip 72) and exchanging the IC package 71 with an unauthorized product.

In particular, in this embodiment, the special screw 2
Since the cover 202 is provided so as not to be detachable from the main board 51 by screwing the cover 05, the removal of the IC package 71 and the like after the cover 202 is detached can be more reliably prevented.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described second embodiment, but may be implemented, for example, as follows.

(1) In the above example, the shape and the like of the coating protection means are not particularly mentioned, but a coating protection means having a designed unique shape may be employed. In this way, by adopting the designed cover protection means having a unique shape, it is difficult to imitate and form the cover protection means having a unique shape even if a fraudster attempts to conceal the fraud. Becomes As a result, fraud can be reduced. In addition, it is good also as "the said coating protection means is what was shape | molded and has an undercut structure." When attempting to mold the coating protection means having such a structure, a complicated mold device is required, and it is possible to make it more difficult to imitate and mold.

(2) In the above example, the cover 202 surrounding the protruding portions of the solder H and the leads 73 is provided on the rear surface side of the main substrate 51, but FIGS. 16 (a), (b),
As shown in (c), the lower cover 211 surrounding the protruding portions of the solder H and the leads 73 on the back surface side of the main substrate 51.
And an upper cover 212 surrounding the leads 73 and the sealing body 74 on the front side of the main substrate 51. In this case, in this case, both covers 21
1 and 212 are fixed to each other by the special screw 213 as described above. Further, as shown in FIG.
A configuration in which the resin body M2 as described in the first embodiment may be provided in each of the first and second embodiments. By adopting the above configuration, the IC package 71 is removed,
It is possible to further prevent fraudulent acts by being exchanged for fraudulent goods. In the latter case, there is an advantage in that the resin body M2 can be formed by pouring the plasticized resin material into the covers 211 and 212.

(3) As shown in FIGS. 17 (a), (b) and (c), a lower cover 221 surrounding the protruding portions of the solder H and the leads 73 on the back side of the main substrate 51 so as to be inaccessible.
And an upper cover 222 that inaccessibly surrounds the leads 73 and the sealing body 74 on the front side of the main substrate 51.
May be provided. In this case, also in this case,
The two covers 221 and 222 are fixed to each other with a special screw 223 as in (2) above. Further, as shown in the figure, a ventilation hole 224 is provided in the upper cover 222. By providing such a vent hole 224, the inside of the upper cover 222 is not completely closed, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of problems such as dew condensation. Of course, a ventilation hole may be provided in the lower cover 221.

(4) As shown in FIGS. 18 (a), (b) and (c), a lower cover 231 surrounding the protruding portions of the solder H and the leads 73 on the back side of the main substrate 51 so as to be inaccessible.
And an upper cover 232 that surrounds the leads 73 and the sealing body 74 on the front side of the main substrate 51 so as to be inaccessible.
And the covers 231 and 232 may be connected to each other. That is, the through hole 233 is formed in the main substrate 51, and the lower cover 2 is formed in the through hole 233.
A locking claw 234 extending from 31 and a locking claw 235 extending from the upper cover 232 are locked to each other. With such a configuration, substantially the same operation and effect as the above (3) can be obtained. As shown in the figure, a hole for positioning may be separately provided in the main board 51, and positioning protrusions 236 and 237 protruding from both the covers 231 and 232 may be fitted.

Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the contents described in each of the above embodiments, and may be implemented as follows, for example. Of course, other application examples and modifications not illustrated below are naturally possible.

(A) The board box 51B does not have to be completely sealed, but the box body and the box lid may be fixed with an adhesive or a screw.

(B) Terminals other than modular jack 113 (for example, pin receiving terminals) constituting communication terminals
Etc. may be adopted. Further, a configuration may be employed in which communication between the IC chip 72 and the external confirmation device can be performed in a non-contact state via a predetermined terminal. For example, an antenna is provided on the main board 51, and the management block 89
A configuration is also conceivable in which data can be transmitted and received via the antenna between external confirmation devices (not shown) capable of wireless communication.
With this configuration, it is not necessary to perform a connector connection operation at the time of confirmation, and it is not necessary to provide a member requiring an opening such as a modular jack in the board box.

(C) The substrate box 51B does not necessarily have to be made of a transparent resin material. Therefore, it may be made of, for example, a metal. However, in this case, it is desirable to provide a window or the like so that the internal structure can be visually recognized.

(D) In the above embodiment, the configuration is adopted in which the IC package 71 including the IC chip 72 is mounted on the main substrate 51, but the CPU, ROM, etc. are provided on the substrate without packaging. It may be that. Further, even when the IC package 71 is employed, the sealing body 74 may be made of a non-transparent, for example, black resin material. In the above embodiment, the vertical type IC package 71 such as a ZIP type is adopted.
Any other type can be applied. For example, similar to the above-mentioned ZIP structure, as a type (vertical type) having one side of the lead lead-out surface, other types of SIP (Single)
Inline Package) and the like. Examples of the type having two side surfaces of the lead protrusion include the above-mentioned DIP (Dual Inline Package) type (including SDIP (Shrink DIP)).

Note that a surface mount type may be applied. As the surface mount type, first, the SOP (Small Outline) is a type in which the lead projecting surface has two side surfaces.
Package) type (SSOP (Shrink S)
OP)), TSOP (Thin Small O
utline Package) type, SOJ (Sm
all Outline J-leaded Pack
Second, a QFP (Quad F) type having four lead protruding surfaces as four side surfaces can be exemplified.
lat Package) type, TQFP (Thin)
Quad Flat Package) type, QF
J (Quad Flat J-leaded Pack)
age) type and the like. Also, BG
It may be an A (Ball Grid Array) type.

(E) The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a different type from the above embodiment. For example, the pachinko machine may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state on condition that a game ball is won in a predetermined area after a big hit symbol is displayed. Further, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine without the display device 19 (for example, a type in which an accessory such as a large feather or a clune is mounted, or a type in which a so-called many tulips are mounted). In addition to the pachinko machines, the present invention can also be implemented as various game machines such as arepaches, sparrow balls, slot machines, and the like. In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating an operation lever in a state where a symbol is inserted and a symbol valid line is determined, and the symbol is stopped and determined by operating a stop button. Things. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium.

Further, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable display means for variably displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols and then confirming and displaying the symbols is provided. Not equipped with a handle. In this case, after throwing in a predetermined amount of game balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, a symbol change is started due to operation of an operation lever, for example, due to operation of a stop button or predetermined time. With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated as a necessary condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of the stop is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of game balls are paid out.

(F) In the above-described embodiment, the main substrate 51 and the substrate box 51B for the main substrate 51 are described as representative examples. However, such a configuration is used for the payout control substrate 52 and the symbol display device control substrate 53. The same applies to other boards such as the audio control board 54, the lamp control board 55, and the emission control board 56, and each board box.

(G) In the above embodiment, the solder H is provided on the back side of the main board 51 in order to join the lead 73 projecting to the back side of the main board 51 and the main board 51. It may be provided on the surface side.

(H) In some cases, the substrate box 51
B may be omitted, or the configuration may be such that the inspection items from the IC chip 72 cannot be externally confirmed by omitting the modular jack 113 and the like.

[0142]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
In a gaming machine having a control means having relevance to the control of the game, an effect is provided in which the control means can be prevented from being removed and replaced to prevent improper operation.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a game board and the like of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 3 is a kind of block diagram showing a flow of power supply to a control device and the like;

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the pachinko machine for explaining various substrates, a substrate box, and the like.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a board box enclosing a main board attached to the back side of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a state where the board box mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine is viewed from the lower side.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a substrate box.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an IC package.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration and the like of the IC chip.

FIG. 10 is an enlarged partial sectional view showing a sealing means.

FIG. 11A is a front view showing a substrate or the like on which an IC package is mounted, and FIG. 11B is a side view showing the substrate or the like.

FIG. 12 is a plan view showing a substrate or the like on which an IC package according to another embodiment is mounted.

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a substrate and the like on which an IC package according to a second embodiment is mounted.

FIG. 14 is a side view showing a substrate and the like on which the IC package is mounted.

FIG. 15 is a plan view showing a substrate and the like on which the IC package is mounted.

16A is a cross-sectional view showing a substrate or the like on which an IC package according to another embodiment is mounted, FIG. 16B is a side view showing a substrate or the like on which the IC package is mounted, and FIG. () Is a plan view showing a substrate and the like on which an IC package is mounted.

17A is a cross-sectional view illustrating a substrate or the like on which an IC package is mounted according to another embodiment, FIG. 17B is a side view illustrating a substrate or the like on which an IC package is mounted, and FIG. () Is a plan view showing a substrate and the like on which an IC package is mounted.

18A is a cross-sectional view illustrating a substrate or the like on which an IC package according to another embodiment is mounted, FIG. 18B is a side view illustrating a substrate or the like on which an IC package is mounted, and FIG. () Is a plan view showing a substrate and the like on which an IC package is mounted.

[Explanation of symbols]

3 gaming board, 50 control device, 51 main board, 52 payout control board, 53 symbol display device control board, 54 voice control board, 55 lamp control board, 56 launch control board, 51B, 52B , 56B: board box, 61: power switch board, 62: power distribution board, 71: IC package, 72: IC chip constituting control means, 73 ...
Leads as conductors, 74 encapsulant, 81 central processing unit (CPU), 82 program ROM, 83 user work RAM, 89 management block constituting independent storage unit, 101 box main body, 102 Box lid,
104: sealing means, 112: socket, 113: modular jack constituting a communication terminal, 121: external reader, 122: connector, 202: cover as covering protection means, 205, 213, 223: special screw, 211,
221,231 ... lower cover, 212,222,232
.., Upper cover, 224, vent holes, 234, 235, locking claws, H, solder constituting first fixing means, M, resin body forming second fixing means, and second fixing means.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A game machine having a control means provided on a substrate, which is associated with control of a game, wherein the control means cannot be removed based on heating.