JP2007190266A - Wiring device in game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily change over wiring of relay signal wires connecting a control device side to a parlor computer side. <P>SOLUTION: A game machine is so formed as to connect an external centralized terminal assembly connected to the output side of a control device to a parlor computer signal line with a plurality of relay signal lines 12a-12h for transmitting various types of game information signals including a specific game state period signal to be output when the control device controls in a specific game state to the external parlor computer. The game machine is provided with relay connectors 123c, 123d, 123e, 123g and 123h capable of changing over the wiring between the external centralized terminal assembly and the parlor computer signal line, in at least two or more relay signal lines out of the plurality of relay signal lines 12a-12h respectively. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a wiring device in a gaming machine that connects a control device in a gaming machine and a hall computer.

A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine is a control device that comprehensively controls a game when a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information is in a predetermined specific display mode. Then, the specific gaming state advantageous to the player is controlled, and the specific gaming state period signal is transmitted to the hall computer via the call and display device installed above the gaming machine. The call and display device displays a history such as the number of occurrences of the specific game state based on the specific game state period signal, and the hall computer displays each history based on various game information signals output via the call and display device. The gaming situation of the gaming machine is managed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-120710 A

  However, in a conventional gaming machine, when a new gaming machine is installed in a gaming store, the specifications of the call and display device or hall computer installed in the gaming store do not match the gaming machine specifications. Therefore, it is necessary for the operator to change the wiring of the relay signal line connecting the control device of the gaming machine and the hall computer signal line. This connection work is performed by cutting the relay signal line to be connected and reconnecting the corresponding signal lines with a tool, so that the work efficiency is extremely poor. Accordingly, there has been a strong demand for a wiring device that can easily connect the relay signal lines.

  In view of the above-described problems, the present invention has an object to provide a wiring device in a gaming machine that can easily replace the wiring of a relay signal line that connects the control device side and the hall computer side. To do.

According to the present invention, the above problem is solved as follows.
(1) A case, and a case where the game is placed in the case and when the game enters a predetermined game state, control is made to any one of a plurality of specific game states advantageous to the player A plurality of relays so that various game information signals including a specific game state period signal output when the control device is controlling to the specific game state can be transmitted to an external hall computer. A gaming machine having a signal line connecting an external concentration terminal board connected to the output side of the control device and a hall computer signal line, wherein at least two or more of the plurality of relay signal lines are relayed The signal line is provided with a relay connector capable of switching the wiring between the external concentration terminal board and the hall computer signal line.

(2) In the above item (1), the plurality of relay signal lines are discharged out of the casing through holes formed in the rear plate of the casing, and the relay connector is disposed outside the casing.

(3) In the above item (1) or (2), the relay signal line provided with the relay connector among the plurality of relay signal lines is replaced with any one of the plurality of specific game state period signals. Enable transmission.

(4) In any of the above items (1) to (3), the vicinity of the relay connector in each relay signal line is bundled by a binding band.

(5) In any one of the above items (1) to (4), different coloring is applied to the surface of each relay signal line and / or each relay connector.

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.
(A) According to the invention described in claim 1, a relay connector capable of switching the wiring between the external concentration terminal board and the hall computer signal line to at least two or more of the relay signal lines. By providing each, the wiring between the external concentration terminal board and the hall computer signal line can be easily connected as necessary.

(B) According to the invention described in claim 2, a plurality of relay signal lines are discharged out of the casing through holes formed in the rear plate of the casing, and the relay connector is disposed outside the casing. The replacement work can be easily performed from the back side of the housing. Further, since the relay connector does not exist in the housing, it is not mistaken as part of the wiring in the housing.

(C) According to the invention of claim 3, the relay signal line provided with the relay connector among the plurality of relay signal lines can transmit any specific game state period signal of the plurality of specific game state period signals. Thus, the wiring for transmitting the specific gaming state period signal can be connected as necessary.

(D) According to the invention described in claim 4, the relay signal lines can be connected efficiently by bundling the vicinity of the relay connector in each relay signal line with the binding band.

(E) According to the invention described in claim 5, since different colors are applied to the surface of each relay signal line and / or each relay connector, a connection error between the relay connectors can be prevented.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine (slot machine) to which an embodiment of the present invention is applied, FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine with the front door opened, and FIG. 3 is a back side of the gaming machine. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a control circuit, and FIGS. 5 and 6 are connection diagrams illustrating connection examples of relay signal lines. In the following description, the front side of the drawings in FIGS. 1 and 2 is referred to as “front”, and the back side of the drawings in FIGS.

  The slot machine as a gaming machine (1) is opened and closed by a front-opening rectangular housing (2) and a pair of upper and lower hinge shafts (4) facing the vertical direction on the left side of the housing (2). It is equipped with a front door (3) that is pivotally supported.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine (1) is described as a slot machine in which the game medium is a medal (including coins). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming machine (1) It may be a pachinko machine or slot machine in which the game medium is a pachinko ball.

  In the case (2), the game progress is programmed in advance, and based on the control signal output from the main control board (5) and the main control board (5), which constitutes a control device for overall control of the game, Control information based on the control signal output from the sub-control board (6) and the main control board (5) that can output game information and performance information, and change and stop the identification information consisting of multiple types of symbols, numbers, etc. A displayable rotary reel unit (7), a hopper unit (8) capable of storing and paying out medals as game media, a power supply device (9) for supplying electric power to various electric devices, and a main control board (5) output An external concentration terminal board (10) for relaying various game information signals described later is accommodated.

  The main control board (5) is fixed to the rear plate (21) in the housing (2) while being accommodated in a transparent board box.

  The external concentration terminal board (10) is installed in the vicinity of the main control board (5), and is installed above the gaming machine (1) via the eight relay signal lines (12a) to (12h). By being electrically connected to the call and display device (15) (see FIG. 4), various game information signals output from the main control board (5) are sent to the game store via the call and display device (15). Sent to hall computer (11) to be installed.

  The calling and display device (15) displays various data such as history data such as the number of occurrences of the specific gaming state of the gaming machine (1) and whether or not the clerk is being called by the player.

  When various game information signals output from the main control board (5) are transmitted to the hall computer (11) without passing through the call and display device (15), they are connected to the external concentration terminal board (10). The relay signal lines (12a) to (12h) are directly connected to the hall computer signal lines (111) wired in the game store.

  The rotary reel unit (7) includes three left, middle, and right rotary reels (72) having identification information printed or affixed on the outer peripheral surface thereof, and each rotary reel (72) has a main control board (5). Is rotated and stopped by a motor (not shown) controlled on the basis of a control signal output from the motor.

  The rotating reel unit (7) is not specified in the present embodiment, and instead of the three rotating reels (72), identification information is printed or pasted on three loop-shaped belts. A belt type in which the three belts are rotated by each reel, a liquid crystal display capable of changing and stopping the identification information, or the like may be used.

  On the back side of the front door (3), a liquid crystal display (13) capable of displaying various game information and effects, a speaker (14) for generating sound effects, and a medal insertion part (31) described later are inserted. There is provided a medal selector (16) (see FIG. 4) for determining whether a medal is true or false and detecting the passage of only the true medal.

  On the front of the front door (3), the game information display window (32) through which the game information and effect information displayed on the liquid crystal display (13) can be seen through, and the identification information of each rotary reel (72) are 3 pieces. A transparent identification information display window (33), a medal insertion part (31) into which medals are inserted when starting a game, a MAX bet button (34) for setting the number of medals to the maximum (three), One bet button (35) for setting the number of medals bet to one, start lever (36) operated when all the rotating reels (72) are rotated simultaneously, and rotation of each rotating reel (72) There are provided three stop buttons (37) operated when individually stopping, a checkout button (38) operated when adjusting the game, and the like.

  The MAX bet button (34), the single bet button (35), the start lever (36), each stop button (37), and the settlement button (38) have an operation detection for detecting each operation. A sensor (39) (see FIG. 4) is incorporated.

  Next, the gaming method of the gaming machine (1) will be briefly described. After the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion part (31), the player operates the MAX bet button (34) (or the single bet button (35)) to determine the number of bets on the game, and then starts the start lever (36 ) To rotate the rotating reels (72) all at once. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, each stop button (37) corresponding to each rotary reel (72) is sequentially operated to stop each rotary reel (72).

  The combination of the left, middle, and right identification information displayed on the active line in the identification information display window (33) when each rotating reel (72) is stopped determines whether or not there is a prize and the size of the prize Then, a number of medals according to various winning modes are paid out from the hopper unit (8) to the tray part (3a) of the front door (3). When a specific game state is selected from among a plurality of specific game states that are advantageous to the player among the winning prizes, a predetermined sound effect is generated from the speaker (14) or a liquid crystal display (13 ) To display game information related to a specific game state, etc.

  In the specific gaming state of the gaming machine (1) in the present embodiment, there are a regular bonus game (RB), a big bonus game (BB), a single bonus game (SB), and a chance time bonus game (CB) in different states. is there.

  The regular bonus game is generated when three specific first identification information predetermined on the active line are stopped and the winning is continued until a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Then, the main control board (5) displays a first-type special agent operation signal (first specific gaming state period signal) indicating that it is a regular bonus game period, an external concentration terminal board (10), and a call and display. It transmits to the hall computer (11) via the device (15).

  The big bonus game is generated when three specific second identification information predetermined on the active line are stopped, and thereafter, a prize is paid until a predetermined number of medals are paid out compared to the regular bonus game. It is continuous. Then, the main control board (5) sends an accessory continuous actuating device signal (second specific gaming state period signal) related to the first kind special accessory indicating that it is a period of the big bonus game to the external concentration terminal board ( 10) The data is transmitted to the hall computer (11) via the call and display device (15).

  The single bonus game is generated when specific third identification information predetermined on the active line is stopped, and the next game is won with a very high probability. Then, the main control board (5) displays the second type special player operation signal (third specific game state period signal) indicating that it is the period of the single bonus game, the external concentration terminal board (10), the call and display. It transmits to the hall computer (11) via the device (15).

  The chance time bonus game occurs when three specific fourth identification information predetermined on the active line are stopped, and then the player operates the stop reel (37) by operating the stop reel (37). It is possible to win according to the degree of technology to stop (72), and to obtain medals according to the number of wins. Then, the main control board (5) outputs an accessory continuous actuating device signal (fourth specific game state period signal) related to the second type special accessory indicating that it is the period of the chance time bonus game, to the external concentration terminal board. (10) The data is transmitted to the hall computer (11) via the call / display device (15).

  Next, control will be described with reference to the block diagram of the control circuit shown in FIG. The main control board (5) is connected to the power supply device (9) to receive power, and when a game is won, a medal payout control signal is sent to the hopper unit (8) via the power supply device (9). Send. The hopper unit (8) executes medal payout driving based on the payout control signal, detects the payout of medals by a sensor (not shown), and transmits the detection signal to the main control board (5).

  The sub-control board (6) sends a predetermined sound effect signal to the speaker (14) and various information signals to the liquid crystal display (13) on the basis of the control signals related to the display and production output from the main control board (5). Output.

  The operation signals of the operation detection sensors (39) of the MAX bet button (34), the single bet button (35), the start lever (36), the stop button (37) and the settlement button (38) are sent to the main control board ( 5).

  When the start signal of the operation detection sensor (39) by the operation of the start lever (36) is inputted to the main control board (5), whether or not the prize is won is drawn by the numerical data update data, and the lottery result is related to the lottery result. Based on the control signal, each motor of each rotary reel (72) is individually controlled.

  The external concentration terminal plate (10) is connected to the output terminal of the main control board (5) via a signal line, and the relay signal lines (12a) to (12h) are connected to the output terminal.

  A gaming machine side connector (121) is connected to one end of the relay signal lines (12a) to (12h), and an external side connector (122) is also connected to the other end. The gaming machine side connector (121) is connected to the output terminal of the external concentration terminal plate (10). The external connector (122) is connected to the external signal line (111a) connected to the hall computer side signal line (111) via the calling and display device (15).

  Of the eight relay signal lines (12a) to (12h), the five relay signal lines (12c) (12d) (12e) (12g) (12h) are connected to the gaming machine side connector (121) and the external side connector. (122) The wiring connected to the external connector (122) side can be connected to the signal line connected to the gaming machine side connector (121) side as needed. The relay connectors (123c), (123d), (123e), (123g), and (123h) that can be connected to each other are provided.

  The vicinity of both sides of the relay connector (123c) (123d) (123e) (123g) (123h) in each relay signal line (12a) to (12h) is bundled by a binding band (124). As a result, each relay connector (123c) (123d) (123e) (123g) (123h) is disconnected and each relay signal line (12a) to (12h) is switched when each relay is connected. Since the signal lines (12a) to (12h) are not scattered, the connection can be efficiently performed.

  Further, the surface (covering material) of each of the relay signal lines (12a) to (12h) is colored differently. For example, the relay signal line (12a) is brown, (12b) is red, (12c) is orange, (12d) is yellow, (12e) is green, (12f) is blue, (12g) is purple, (12h) Is gray. Further, the relay connectors (123c), (123d), (123e), (123g), and (123h) are also colored in the same color as the connected relay signal lines (12a) to (12h). By applying such coloring, the relay connectors (123c), (123d), (123e), (123g), and (123h) can be connected to each other based on the color, and connection errors can be prevented. The coloring may be applied to one or both of the relay signal lines (12a) to (12h) and the relay connectors (123c) (123d) (123e) (123g) (123h).

  Note that the number of relay signal lines and which relay signal line to provide the relay connector are determined based on the specifications of the gaming machine (1), and are not specified in the present embodiment. In short, a plurality of relay signal lines may be provided and relay connectors may be provided on at least two or more relay signal lines so that the relay signal lines can be connected.

  Various game information signals output from the main control board (5) are sent to the relay signal lines (12a) to (12h) via the external concentration terminal board (10). Among the various game information signals, the medal insertion signal is the relay signal line (12a), the medal payout signal when the hopper unit (8) pays out the medal is the relay signal line (12b), and the first-class special object operation signal is relayed The signal line (12c), the continuous action device signal related to the first type special equipment is the relay signal line (12d), the second type special equipment operation signal is the relay signal line (12e), and the relay common is the relay signal line (12f), the accessory continuous actuating device signal relating to the second type special accessory is output to the relay signal line (12g), and the error signal is output to the relay signal line (12h). It should be noted that the types of game information signals and the wiring order are examples, and are determined based on the specifications of the gaming machine (1).

  The relay signal lines (12a) to (12h) are connected to the output terminal of the external concentration terminal board (10) and the rear board (21) while the gaming machine side connector (121) is connected to the housing (2). Through the hole (22) provided, the relay connectors (123c) (123d) (123e) (123g) (123h) and the external connector (122) are discharged out of the casing (2).

  When the display form of the game store call and display device (15) and the management form of the hall computer (11) all match the specifications of the gaming machine (1), the relay signal lines (12a) to (12h) ) Of the game machine side connector (121) is connected to the output terminal of the external concentrated terminal board (10), and the external side connector (122) is connected to the external signal line (111a), so that the main control board (5 The various game information signals output from) are transmitted to the hall computer (11) via the call and display device (15) (see FIG. 5).

  If the display form of the call and display device (15) and the management form of the hall computer (11) do not match the specifications of the gaming machine (1), for example, the first output from the main control board (5) When the special special agent operation signal is transmitted to the hall computer (11) via the call and display device (15) instead of the special agent continuous operation device signal related to the second special agent, the relay signal Disconnect each relay connector (123) of wire (12c) (12g) and connect relay connector (123g) of relay signal wire (12g) connected to game machine side connector (121) to external connector (122) The relay signal line (12c) is connected to the relay connector (123c). This connection work can be easily performed from the back side of the housing (2). Further, since the relay connectors (123c), (123d), (123e), (123g), and (123h) are not present in the casing (2), they are not mistaken as part of the wiring in the casing (2).

1 is a front view of a gaming machine to which an embodiment of the present invention is applied. It is a front view of the gaming machine with the front door opened. It is a perspective view of the principal part of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a control circuit. It is a connection diagram which shows the example of a connection of a relay signal line. It is a connection diagram which shows the other example of a connection of a relay signal line.

Explanation of symbols

(1) Pachislot machines
(2) Housing
(3) Front door
(3a) saucer
(4) Hinge shaft
(5) Main control board (control device)
(6) Sub control board
(7) Rotary reel unit
(8) Hopper unit
(9) Power supply
(10) External concentration terminal board
(11) Hall computer
(12a) to (12h) Relay signal line
(13) Liquid crystal display
(14) Speaker
(15) Call and display device
(16) Medal selector
(21) Rear plate
(22) Hole
(31) Medal insertion part
(32) Game information display window
(33) Identification information display window
(34) MAX bet button
(35) Single bet button
(36) Start lever
(37) Stop button
(38) Checkout button
(39) Operation detection sensor
(72) Rotating reel
(111) Hall computer signal line
(111a) External signal line
(121) Gaming machine side connector
(122) External connector
(123c) (123d) (123e) (123g) (123h) Relay connector
(124) unity band

Claims (5)

A case and a control that is arranged in the case and can be controlled to any one of a plurality of specific game states that are advantageous to the player when the game enters a predetermined game state A plurality of relay signal lines so that various game information signals including a specific game state period signal output when the control device is controlling to the specific game state can be transmitted to an external hall computer. A gaming machine adapted to connect an external concentration terminal board connected to the output side of the control device and a hall computer signal line,
At least two or more relay signal lines among the plurality of relay signal lines are each provided with a relay connector capable of switching the wiring between the external concentrated terminal plate and the hall computer signal line. Wiring device in a gaming machine.   2. A wiring device in a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of relay signal lines are discharged out of the casing through holes formed in a rear plate of the casing, and a relay connector is disposed outside the casing. .   The relay signal line provided with the relay connector among the plurality of relay signal lines can transmit any one of the plurality of specific game state period signals. A wiring device in the described gaming machine.   The wiring device in a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the vicinity of the relay connector in each relay signal line is bundled by a binding band.   5. A wiring device in a gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein each relay signal line and / or the surface of each relay connector is colored differently.

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