JP2008136700A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To exert a deterrent to a fraudulent setting-change act. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with a setting change function for variably setting the internal state of a game and changes the setting of the internal state associated with a prescribed setting operation. In a putout block 15 mounted on the back side of this game machine, the back side of this game machine is mounted with a putout control device 153 and a power supply device, and the power supply device has a setting key switch 240 for validating the setting operation by rotationally operating the setting change key with it inserted into a key insertion hole. Especially, the setting key switch 240 is journaled rotationally in the front/rear direction. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As a type of gaming machine, there is known a spinning type gaming machine that uses a game medal or a game ball as a game medium, inserts a predetermined number of game media, and performs a predetermined game start operation to perform a game every time. It has been. For example, in a slot machine, a predetermined number of game medals are inserted, and a game is started by hitting a start lever after the insertion. At this time, the rotation of the reel in the reel device is started with the start of the game, and then the rotation of the reel is stopped with the pressing operation of the stop button by the player. Then, game medals are paid out according to the display pattern when the reels are stopped. In addition, in a ball-carrying revolving game machine that uses a game ball used in a pachinko machine instead of a game medal to play a game similar to the above slot machine, a predetermined number of game balls are thrown in and a start lever is The game is started by hitting the. At this time, the reel is rotated and stopped in the same manner as in the slot machine, and a game ball is paid out in accordance with the display pattern when the reel is stopped.

  Game machines such as those described above are generally provided with a setting change function for setting the play rate, etc., and a setting change is performed by a predetermined person who has been authorized in advance, such as a game hall administrator. Is done. In the existing spinning-type game machine, for example, six stages with different payout rates are set, and the payout rate and the like are changed depending on which of “Setting 1” to “Setting 6” is set. In this case, the gaming machine is provided with a setting key switch, and a setting change key can be changed by inserting a setting change key into the key insertion slot of the setting key switch and turning it. That is, each setting operation is validated by a turning operation using the setting change key, and the setting can be changed only in the validated state (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  By the way, in the slot machine, the setting key switch is installed in a power supply device in the housing. In this case, a manager or the like inserts a setting change key into the setting key switch with the front door of the slot machine opened, and performs a setting change operation. Here, in the above configuration, there is a possibility that the setting is changed illegally. For example, if a hole or the like is illegally formed in the front door, the setting change key may be inserted into the setting key switch without opening the front door.

On the other hand, the ball-use spinning machine is basically installed on the same island facility as the pachinko machine, and has a configuration in which the back side of the game machine is exposed open like the pachinko machine. In this case, the administrator or the like inserts the setting change key into the setting key switch in a state where the gaming machine is opened to the near side with respect to the island facility, and the setting change operation is performed. Here, in the above configuration, there is a possibility that the setting is changed illegally. For example, when two rows of gaming machines are installed on the island facility in the game hall in a state of facing each other, when one row of gaming machines is opened, the other row of gaming machines If the back side is exposed and a setting change key can be inserted into the setting key switch, or if a hole or the like is illegally drilled in the gaming machine, the setting key switch is set without opening the gaming machine to the front side. This is because a change key may be inserted.
JP 2005-192723 A

  An object of this invention is to provide the gaming machine which can exhibit the deterrent with respect to an unauthorized setting change act.

  Hereinafter, effective means for solving the above-described problems will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in the embodiment of the invention is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Means 1. In a gaming machine having a setting change function for variably setting an internal state relating to a game, the setting change of the internal state being performed in accordance with a predetermined setting operation,
A setting validation device (setting key switch 240) that validates the setting operation by a predetermined validation operation on the operation unit (key insertion slot 245a);
A gaming machine, wherein the setting validation device is displaceable to a first position where the validation operation is blocked and a second position where the validation operation is possible.

  The gaming machine of means 1 has a setting change function for variably setting the internal state relating to the game, and the internal state setting is changed in accordance with a predetermined setting operation. A setting validation device is provided, and the setting operation is validated by performing an validation operation on the operation unit. In this case, the setting operation of the internal state is effectively performed by actually performing the setting operation in a state where the setting operation is validated.

  Here, in particular, the setting enabling device can be displaced to the first position and the second position. When the setting enabling device is in the first position, the enabling operation for the operation unit is blocked, and the setting enabling device is set to the second position. When in the position, the operation unit can be validated. Therefore, the enabling operation can be performed on the operation unit only when the setting enabling device is in the second position. For this reason, when performing an enabling operation on the operation unit, unlike the conventional configuration in which the setting enabling device is fixed at a position where the enabling operation can be performed (a position corresponding to the second position). If the setting validation device is in the first position, the setting validation device needs to be displaced to the second position. As a result, it is possible to make it take time to displace the setting validation device for the fraudster who is trying to perform the validation operation illegally on the operation unit. By making it take time for an illegal setting change action, it becomes possible to exert a deterrent against the illegal setting change action.

  Mean 2. In the means 1, when the setting validation device is in the first position, the validation operation is prevented by hiding at least a part of the operation unit, and the setting validation device is in the second position. In this case, the gaming machine is configured such that the enabling operation can be performed by exposing a concealed portion of the operation unit.

  According to the means 2, when the setting validation device is in the first position, at least a part of the operation unit is concealed so that the validation operation to the manipulation unit is prevented, and the setting validation device is brought to the second position. In some cases, the concealed portion of the operation unit is exposed so that the operation unit can be validated. For this reason, the enabling operation can be performed on the operation unit only when the setting enabling device is in the second position.

Means 3. Means 1 or means 2 comprises a gaming machine front body (door block 13) that constitutes a gaming machine front part, and another structure (payout block 15) provided behind the gaming machine front body,
The gaming machine front body and the structure are configured to be close to or separated from each other,
When the gaming machine front body and the structure are separated from each other, the setting validation device can be attached to either the gaming machine front body or the structure so that the gaming machine front body and the structure can be displaced in a region between them. A gaming machine characterized by having

  According to the means 3, when the gaming machine front body and the structure are separated from each other, an area having a size corresponding to the separated state is formed between them. In the region, the setting validation device can be displaced to the first position and the second position. In this case, unless an area of a certain size is secured between the gaming machine front body and the structure, the setting validation device cannot be easily displaced, and the gaming machine front body and the structure are slightly displaced. Even if it is attempted to perform the activation operation illegally with respect to the operation unit after being separated from each other, it becomes difficult. Also, if the gaming machine front body and the structure are separated to a certain extent by the cheating person, the cheating person can easily find the cheating action. Therefore, the deterrence against an illegal setting change act can be exhibited more suitably.

  In this configuration, when the gaming machine front body and the structure are in the proximity state, a region is not secured between them, and the displacement of the setting validation device (for example, from the first position to the second position). In which a region having a size that enables a large displacement) is secured.

  Further, “when the gaming machine front body and the structure are separated from each other” means that the gaming machine front body and the structure are completely separated from each other without a contact portion, and the gaming machine front body and In the structure etc. which the structure body was connected so that rotation was mutually possible, the case where those both were made into the open state relatively is included.

  Means 4. In the means 3, the setting validation device is moved from the first position by moving the setting validation device to a member side of the gaming machine front body and the structure where the setting validation device is not provided. A gaming machine that is configured to be displaced to the second position.

  In the means 4, the setting validation device is a member side on which the setting validation device is not provided among the game machine front body and the structure (for example, when the setting validation device is provided on the structure). It can be displaced from the first position to the second position by moving it to the front side of the gaming machine. Here, if the size of the area between the gaming machine front body and the structure is not reached to some extent, that is, the cheating person slightly separates the gaming machine front body and the structure from the operation unit. On the other hand, if the activation operation is attempted illegally, the member on which the setting activation device is not provided (for example, the gaming machine front body when the setting activation device is provided on the structure) This hinders the displacement of the setting validation device. Therefore, when trying to operate the setting validation device illegally, the displacement from the first position to the second position can be made even more difficult.

  Means 5. A gaming machine according to means 3 or 4, wherein the setting enabling device is displaced to a first position in accordance with the proximity movement of the gaming machine front body and the structure.

  In the means 5, the setting enabling device is displaced to the first position in accordance with the proximity movement between the gaming machine front body and the structure. For this reason, regardless of the position of the setting enabling device before the gaming machine front body and the structure are in proximity, the setting enabling device can be displaced to the first position by simply bringing both of them in proximity. Can do. Therefore, when the gaming machine front body and the structure are in the proximity state, the setting validation device can be surely brought into a state in which it is possible to exert a deterrent against an unauthorized setting change act.

  In addition, a gaming machine in which a control device for overall management of a game is provided in an area between the gaming machine front body and the structure is used as a control device unless the gaming machine front body and the structure are separated from each other. On the other hand, the game machine front body and the structure are not easily separated from each other so that fraud cannot be performed. Accordingly, by providing the setting validation device in the area between the gaming machine front body and the structure as in the control device, it may be difficult to perform unauthorized validation operations on the operation unit of the setting validation device. it can. Therefore, it is possible to exert a deterrent against an illegal setting change act.

  Means 6. In any one of the means 3 to 5, in the proximity of the gaming machine front body and the structure to the member of the gaming machine front body and the structure that is not provided with the setting validation device. Accordingly, a gaming machine comprising a pressing member (pressing member 290) that presses the setting enabling device in the displacement direction from the second position to the first position.

  According to the means 6, the setting enabling device is pressed by the pressing member in the displacement direction from the second position to the first position in accordance with the proximity movement between the gaming machine front body and the structure. The setting validation device pressed by the pressing member can be displaced from the second position to the first position. Therefore, it is possible to displace the setting validation device from the second position to the first position by simply bringing the gaming machine front body and the structure close to each other.

  Means 7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the pressing member holds and holds the setting enabling device at the first position when the gaming machine front body and the structure are in proximity to each other. .

  According to the means 7, when the gaming machine front body and the structure are in the proximity state, the setting enabling device is held in contact with the pressing member at the first position, so that the setting enabling device is set to the second position. It cannot be displaced. Therefore, for example, even if an activation operation is illegally performed on the operation unit so that an unauthorized person is not discovered by a hall manager or the like, it is difficult to perform the fraud.

  Means 8. In any one of the means 3 to 7, a locking device (locking device 60) is provided that prevents the gaming machine front body and the structure from being in a separated state when they are in a proximity state. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the means 8, it becomes impossible to make the gaming machine front body and the structure separated from each other by locking the locking device, and the gaming machine front body and the structure separated from each other by releasing the locking of the locking device. It becomes possible to make it a state. Thereby, it can be managed strictly that the gaming machine front body and the structure are separated or brought close to each other. In addition, since the setting validation device can be displaced to the first position in accordance with the proximity operation of both, it is possible to strictly manage whether or not the setting validation device is in the first position. Therefore, more reliable fraud countermeasures can be realized.

  Means 9. In any one of the means 3 to 8, when the setting validation device is in the first position, at least a part of the operation unit is used by the setting validation device of the gaming machine front body and the structure. A gaming machine characterized in that a part of the provided member is concealed using a concealing wall portion (shielding plate portion 236).

  According to the means 9, when the setting validation device is in the first position, at least a part of the operation part is concealed by the concealing wall part. Here, a part of the member on which the setting validation device is provided among the front body and the structure of the gaming machine is used as a concealing wall portion, and only the setting validation device is displaced so that the operation portion is moved by the concealing wall portion. It is configured to be concealed. Therefore, for example, at least a part of the operation unit can be concealed with a relatively simple configuration as compared with a configuration in which the concealment part of the operation unit moves with the displacement of the setting validation device.

Means 10. In any one of the means 3 to 9, a locking portion (protrusion 237) is provided on a side of the gaming machine front body and the structure on which the setting validation device is provided,
The setting enabling device is provided with a locked portion (locking portion 248) that can be locked with the locking portion,
When the setting enabling device is in the first position, the setting enabling device is held at the first position by the locking portion and the system stop being locked, and the engagement A gaming machine characterized in that the setting enabling device can be displaced to the second position by releasing the stop state.

  According to the means 10, the setting enabling device is held at the first position by the locking portion and the system stop portion being locked, and the setting enabling device is released by releasing the locking state. Can be displaced to the second position. Therefore, when the locking part and the system stop part are in the locked state, in order to perform the validation operation on the operation part, the holding state is released and the setting validation device is further displaced to the second position. There is a need. As a result, the locking state between the locking portion and the system stop portion is released in addition to the trouble of displacing the setting enabling device for the fraudulent person trying to perform the enabling operation illegally with respect to the operation portion. Can be troublesome. And it becomes possible to exhibit the deterrence power with respect to the unauthorized setting change act more suitably by making the labor for the unauthorized setting change action extra.

  In particular, when this configuration is applied to the means 7, the displacement of the setting validation device to the second position can be restricted by the locking portion and the system stop portion in addition to the pressing member. When the gaming machine front body and the structure are in proximity to each other, the setting enabling device is held in contact with the pressing member at the first position, so that the locking portion and the system stop portion are temporarily locked. Even if the setting is illegally released, the setting validation device cannot be displaced to the second position. Further, when the locking part and the system stop part are in the locked state, the setting enabling device may be displaced to the second position even if the gaming machine front body and the structure are improperly separated from each other. Can not. Therefore, the deterrent to an illegal setting change act can be exhibited more reliably.

  Means 11. In the means 10, the gaming machine is characterized in that the locking portion and the to-be-system-locked portion are brought into a locked state in accordance with the displacement of the setting enabling device from the second position to the first position.

  In the means 11, the locking part and the system stop part are locked with the displacement of the setting validation device to the first position. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform an operation for bringing the locking portion and the system stop portion into a locked state after the setting enabling device is displaced to the first position. For this reason, only by performing one operation (operation which displaces a setting validation device to the 1st position), a setting validation device can be made into the state which can demonstrate deterrent to an illegal setting change act.

  In particular, when this configuration is applied to the means 5, the setting enabling device is displaced to the first position in accordance with the proximity movement of the gaming machine front body and the structure, and the locking portion and the system stop portion are associated with the displacement. Is locked. Therefore, the setting enabling device can be held at the first position by the locking portion and the system stop portion simply by bringing the gaming machine front body and the structure into close proximity. In this case, it is not necessary to perform an operation of displacing the setting validation device to the first position in addition to the operation of bringing the locking portion and the system stop portion into the locked state. For this reason, only one operation (operation to bring the gaming machine front body and the structure close to each other) can be made a state in which more labor is required for an illegal setting change action. The setting validation device can be brought into a state in which it is possible to more appropriately exert a deterrent against an unauthorized setting change act.

  Means 12. In any one of the means 1 to 11, the setting enabling device is provided so as to be displaced to the first position when pressed and to be displaced to the second position when pulled out. Gaming machine.

  In the means 12, the setting enabling device is displaced to the first position by being pressed, and is displaced to the second position by being withdrawn. Here, it is considered that the extraction operation for displacing the setting validation device to the second position is relatively more difficult than the pressing operation for displacing the setting validation device to the first position. Therefore, in order to perform the validation operation on the operation unit by displacing the setting validation device to the second position, it is necessary to perform a relatively difficult extraction operation. Therefore, it is possible to make an illegal activation operation for the operation unit difficult.

Means 13. In any one of the means 1 to 12, a key insertion part (key insertion port 245a) into which a setting change key can be inserted is provided as the operation part,
The enabling operation for the operation unit is an insertion of the setting change key into the key insertion unit or an operation of the setting change key in a state of being inserted into the key insertion unit.

  In the means 13, the setting change key is inserted into the key insertion part or the operation of the setting change key in the state of being inserted into the key insertion part is regarded as an enabling operation for the operation part. For this reason, in order to validate the setting operation, it is necessary to insert a setting change key into the key insertion unit. Therefore, even if a fraudulent person attempts to change the setting illegally, it cannot be performed without the setting change key. Therefore, the deterrent against fraud can be exhibited more suitably.

  Means 14. In means 13, the setting validation device is arranged so that the key insertion direction of the key insertion part is different from the displacement direction of the setting validation device and with the displacement of the setting validation device from the second position. A gaming machine provided so that the key insertion portion is concealed.

  In the means 14, the displacement direction of the setting validation device is different from the key insertion direction of the key insertion part (the direction in which the setting change key is inserted). Further, the key insertion part is concealed with the displacement of the setting validation device from the second position. Therefore, at least a part of the key insertion portion can be hidden by slightly displacing the setting validation device. Here, if even a part of the key insertion unit is concealed, the setting change key cannot be inserted into the key insertion unit. In other words, the setting change key cannot be inserted into the key insertion part unless the entire key insertion part is exposed. For this reason, for example, even if a fraudulent person exposes the key insertion part a little so as not to be discovered by a hall manager or the like, the setting change key cannot be inserted into the key insertion part. Therefore, it is possible to more surely prevent execution of unauthorized setting changes.

  In particular, when this configuration is applied to the means 6, the setting enabling device is pressed by the pressing member in the displacement direction from the second position to the first position in accordance with the proximity movement of the gaming machine front body and the structure, It is possible to conceal at least a part of the key insertion portion before bringing the gaming machine front body and the structure close to each other. As a result, for example, even if an unauthorized person attempts to insert a setting change key into the key insertion part by slightly separating the front face of the gaming machine so as not to be discovered by a hall manager or the like, it is difficult to perform the fraud It has become a thing.

Means 15. In any one of the means 1 to 14, a setting validation unit comprising a control board (power supply board 201) mounted with various electrical components in a board case (board case 202) and including the setting validation device. (Power supply device 154)
A gaming machine installed in an island facility such as a gaming hall with the setting enabling unit exposed to the outside,
The setting enabling device is installed so as to be displaceable to the second position by being displaced to the opposite side of the electric component mounting surface of the control board and to the front side of the gaming machine. Gaming machine.

  In this type of gaming machine, the setting validation unit is generally mounted so that the electrical component mounting surface is exposed on the back side of the gaming machine. Considering this point, by providing the setting validation device on the opposite side (non-mounting surface side) of the electrical component mounting surface of the control board, the setting validation device is not visible from the outside. Furthermore, since the setting validation device is installed so that it can be displaced to the second position by displacing to the front side of the gaming machine, even if the setting validation device is displaced to the second position, from the back side of the gaming machine The validation operation cannot be performed on the operation unit. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent an enabling operation from being performed on the operation unit from the back side of the gaming machine.

  Means 16. The gaming machine according to claim 15, wherein a setting operation member (reset switch 206) for performing the setting operation is provided on the same side as the electric component mounting surface of the control board.

  According to the means 16, the setting operation member for performing a predetermined setting operation is provided on the same side as the electric component mounting surface of the control board. In this case, the setting validation device and the setting operation member are provided on both sides of the control board, and even if only the setting operation member is exposed on the back side of the gaming machine, the setting validation device and the setting operation member are The enabling operation and the setting operation for the setting operation member cannot be performed together. Therefore, it is not possible to easily perform unauthorized setting changes, and it is possible to take further countermeasures against fraud.

Means 17. In any of the means 1 to 16, in the gaming machine in which a profit is given to the player when winning the lottery,
The setting change function is to variably set the internal state relating to the game by setting a setting stage of the setting validation device to any one of a plurality of stages, and to change the winning probability of the lottery according to the setting stage. A gaming machine characterized by being a thing.

  According to the means 17, the setting state of the setting enabling device is set to any one of a plurality of steps, so that the internal state relating to the game is variably set, and the winning probability of the lottery varies depending on the setting step of the setting enabling device. To do. In addition, since a profit is given to the player when winning the lottery, if the setting stage of the setting enabling device is set so as to increase the winning probability, the probability that the profit is given to the player increases. . Here, if the setting stage of the setting validation device is illegally changed, profits may be illegally given to the fraudster. On the other hand, by applying any one of the means 1 to 16, it is possible to exert a deterrent against an illegal setting change act, thereby preventing an illegal person from being granted illegal profits. , Hall and player interests are protected.

Means 18. In any one of the means 1 to means 17, a plurality of picture display areas (reels 101 to 103, transparent panel 24) provided at positions that are visible from the front of the gaming machine and in which a plurality of kinds of pictures are variably displayed, and a gaming machine A storage part (upper plate 41) for storing game balls in the front part, a take-in device (take-in unit 65) for taking in game balls stored in the storage part, and taking-in of game media by the take-in apparatus An acquisition start operation means (bet switch 38) operated to start, a start operation means (start lever 33) operated to start display of the variation of the pattern in each pattern display area, and a display in each pattern display area A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 35 to 37) operated to stop the change display of the pattern,
When the predetermined number of game media are taken in by the take-in device and the start operation means is further operated, the design display of the design in each design display region is started, and after the display of the design change is stopped, each design display region A gaming machine characterized in that a bonus is given to a player when a predetermined pattern or a combination of predetermined patterns is established by the pattern displayed on the screen.

  According to the means 18, the effect of any of the means 1 to 17 can be enjoyed with respect to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

Means 19. Any one of means 1 to means 17 is provided at a position where it can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine, and a plurality of pattern display areas in which a plurality of kinds of patterns are variably displayed, and a variation display of the patterns in each pattern display area is started A starting operation means that is operated as required, and a plurality of stop operation means that are operated so as to stop the change display of the pattern in each of the pattern display areas,
When the start operation means is operated in the state where the game medal has been received, the variation display of the pattern is started in each pattern display area, and after the variation display of the pattern is stopped, the pattern displayed in each pattern display area is predetermined. A gaming machine having a configuration in which a privilege is given to a player when a pattern or a combination of predetermined patterns is established.

  According to the means 19, the effect of any of the above means 1 to 17 can be enjoyed with respect to the so-called slot machine.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment relating to a revolving gaming machine using a gaming ball in which a game is played using a gaming ball as a gaming medium will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The gaming machine in the present embodiment requires taking in a game ball (for example, a game ball similar to a pachinko machine: a pachinko ball) as a predetermined number of game media (game value) in the game, and a predetermined condition is satisfied A plurality of game balls, and in some cases, a large number of game balls are paid out. This game machine is supplied with game balls from the same game ball supply system as the pachinko machine in the game hall, etc., and this game is installed in the existing island facility (pachinko island) where the pachinko machine is installed. It is possible to install a machine.

(General description of the gaming machine 10)
First, the outline of the external configuration and internal structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described. Here, FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the entire gaming machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing an open state of the gaming machine 10. In the following description, unless otherwise noted, directions such as left and right and up and down are described with reference to the state viewed from the front of the gaming machine 10.

  The gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 as a main body frame, and a gaming machine main part 12 attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be rotatable forward. The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting wooden plate members to four sides, and has a rectangular shape as a whole. When the gaming machine 10 is installed in the game hall, the outer frame 11 is attached and fixed to the island facility. The outer frame 11 can be made of a metal such as synthetic resin or aluminum.

  The gaming machine main part 12 includes a door block 13 that is a door unit, a face changing block 14 that is a picture display unit, and a payout block 15 that is a payout unit for game balls. The door block 13 is provided with hinge brackets 18 at two upper and lower portions. The door bracket 13 (the main part 12 of the gaming machine) is externally connected by the hinge bracket 18 and the two upper and lower support brackets 19 on the outer frame 2 side. The frame 11 is supported so as to be rotatable. In this case, the rotation axis is provided on the left side when the gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, and the gaming machine main part 12 is opened with the right side as the rotation tip when viewed from the front. In a state where the gaming machine main part 12 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the rear surface of the outer peripheral edge of the door block 13 comes into contact with the front surface of the outer frame 11.

  The surface changing block 14 is attached to the back side of the door block 13, and the payout block 15 is further attached so as to cover the surface changing block 14 from the back side. The surface changing block 14 and the payout block 15 are rotatably supported by a part of the door block 13, and can rotate integrally with the door block 13 with respect to the outer frame 11. Each has a structure that can be individually rotated.

(Description of door block 13)
Next, the door block 13 will be described. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the door block 13 as viewed from the rear. In the following description of the door block 13, in addition to FIG. 4, the above-described FIG.

  The door block 13 includes a front door body 21 having substantially the same size (vertical dimension and horizontal dimension) as the outer frame 11, and an inner frame 22 attached so as to overlap the back side of the front door body 21. I have. Both the front door body 21 and the inner frame 22 are formed of a synthetic resin material, and are joined by screwing at a plurality of locations from the back. The front door body 21 is formed with a visual window 23 for making a reel symbol, a liquid crystal symbol, etc., which will be described later, visible. The visual window 23 is made of a flat transparent plate and is substantially the same as the visual window 23. A transparent panel 24 having the same shape is fitted.

  On the front side of the front door body 21, a central lamp portion 25 is provided above the viewing window 23, and a pair of left and right side lamp portions 26 are provided on both the left and right sides of the viewing window 23. Speaker units 27 are provided at the upper right corner and upper left corner of the body 21. During the game, the lamp units 25 and 26 and the speaker unit 27 perform lamp effects, sound effects, and the like corresponding to the game situation each time. In other words, the player is notified of the establishment of the winning combination by appropriately changing the light emission color and light emission pattern by the lamp units 25 and 26 or by appropriately changing the sound pattern by the speaker unit 27. Further, it is possible to perform error notification or the like using the lamp units 25 and 26 and the speaker unit 27.

  Below the visual recognition window 23, an operation unit 30 provided with various operation members operated by the player is provided. The operation unit 30 has a front plate portion 31 that is horizontally long and slightly arcuate as a whole. The front plate portion 31 is provided with a start lever 33 and a stop switch 35 including a triple button. , 36, 37 are provided. In addition, a button-like bet switch 38 is attached to a position on the upper left side of the front plate portion 31 toward the left side (generally between the start lever 33 and the left stop switch 35).

  The bet switch 38 allows the player to set a bet (the number of bets), and a predetermined number (the equivalent of a bet) of game balls stored in the upper plate 41 is taken in by pushing the bet switch 38. In the present embodiment, a so-called MAX bet switch is provided as the bet switch 38, and game balls equivalent to 3 bets (for 15 balls) are taken in by an effective one-time pressing operation. The bet switch 38 constitutes an input command means for instructing input of a game ball as an investment value. In addition to the bet switch 38 as the MAX bet switch, a configuration in which a 1-bet switch or a 2-bet switch is provided may be used. By the way, the 1-bet switch is a bet switch for taking in a game ball equivalent to 1 bet (for 5 balls) by one push operation, and the 2-bet switch is equivalent to 2 bets by a single push operation (10 This is a bet switch for taking in game balls.

  The start lever 33 is an operation member for starting rotation of each reel (rotating body) of the reel device 82 described later, and a start operation means operated to start rotation of each reel, that is, to start variable display of symbols. Constitute.

  The stop switches 35 to 37 are provided so as to correspond to the reels to be stopped (left, middle and right three rows of reels), and are operated to stop each of the rotating reels individually. Configure the means. Each of the stop switches 35 to 37 can be stopped when each reel is rotated at a constant speed, and is pressed in this state. Further, while a stop operation is possible, a lamp (not shown) is turned on to notify that the stop operation is possible, and is turned off when the rotation of each reel is stopped.

  The rear of the operation unit 30 is a horizontally long opening that opens upward, and an upper plate 41 is attached to the opening. The upper plate 41 constitutes a tray member for temporarily storing game balls lent out from the ball lending device of the island facility and game balls paid out from the payout device. The upper plate 41 stores the game balls. A region is formed. Although detailed explanation by illustration is omitted, three rows of game ball guide passages are formed in the most downstream portion of the upper plate 41, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 41 are arranged in three rows. It will be taken in sequentially.

  A cover 42 provided at the right end of the upper plate 41 is provided with a ball rental operation unit 43 for performing a ball rental operation. The ball lending operation unit 43 is, for example, a ball lending operation or a card in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a vertically long card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side (for example, the left side) of the gaming machine 10. For example, a return operation such as the above is performed and the validity count is confirmed, and the ball is lent out when the ball rental button is pressed.

  A horizontally elongated window 44 extending in the left-right direction is provided between the viewing window 23 (transparent panel 24) and the operation unit 30. The horizontally long window portion 44 is located on the back side of the viewing window 23 (transparent panel 24), and the length in the left-right direction is substantially the same as the length in the left-right direction of the viewing window 23.

  In the front door body 21, the right end portion (that is, the side opposite to the opening / closing shaft portion of the door block 13) is used for locking and unlocking the gaming machine main portion 12 (door block 13) with respect to the outer frame 11. A key cylinder installation hole 45 for exposing a locking member (specifically, a key cylinder of the locking device 60 described later) to the front is formed.

  Further, in the front door body 21, a bulging portion 50 that bulges to the front side of the gaming machine is formed below the operation portion 30, and is surrounded by the bulging portion 50. Thus, the lower plate 51 is formed. A lower dish discharge port 52 and a speaker hole 59 are formed in the back wall portion 58 surrounded by the bulging portion 50. When the game balls are fully stored in the upper plate 41 and its upstream passage and the game balls are further paid out from the payout device, or for the game balls stored in the upper plate 41 When the ball removal operation is performed, the game ball is discharged to the lower plate 51 through the lower plate discharge port 52. An opening is formed in the bottom of the lower plate 51, and an opening / closing plate 53 is provided in the opening. Further, a ball removal operation piece 54 for removing the ball of the lower plate 51 is provided at a substantially central portion of the bulging portion 50. In addition, lower plate lamp portions 56 are provided on the left and right sides of the lower plate 51 in the bulging portion 50.

  The inner frame 22 provided on the rear side of the front door body 21 has a rectangular shape similar to the front door body 21, and has a left frame portion 22 a, a right frame portion 22 b, and an upper frame that are substantially equal in width. It has the part 22c and the lower frame part 22d wider than them.

  On the back side of the door block 13, the right frame portion 22 b of the inner frame 22 is provided with a locking device 60 for holding the door block 13 and the payout block 15 in a locked state that cannot be opened. The locking device 60 keeps the state of the outer frame 11 with the door block 13 closed, and keeps the state of the door block 13 with the dispensing block 15 closed. It has become. Further, the unlocked state of the door block 13 and the payout block 15 is released with the unlocking operation of the key cylinder (not shown).

  The lower frame portion 22d of the inner frame 22 is provided with a take-in unit 65 for taking a predetermined number of game balls based on an operation (bet input operation) by the player. By taking in a predetermined number of game balls by the take-in unit 65, a start condition for each game (game) is established, and preparations for starting the game are made. The take-in unit 65 includes three take-in devices, and can take in three game balls at the same time. A speaker 66 is provided on the left side of the capture unit 65. The speaker 66 is exposed forward from the speaker hole 59 of the front door body 21, so that sound is emitted forward. Further, an upper dish back wall portion 68 is disposed between the lower frame portion 22 d of the inner frame 22 and the horizontally long window portion 44.

(Description of the surface changing block 14)
Next, the surface changing block 14 will be described. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the surface changing block 14 as viewed obliquely from the front, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the surface changing block 14 as viewed from the oblique rear.

  The main part of the surface changing block 14 is a synthetic resin front frame 81, a reel device 82 as a symbol display device, a liquid crystal display device 83 as an auxiliary effect device, and a main control unit that performs various main controls relating to the game. The control apparatus 84 and the display control apparatus 85 which performs the subordinate display control etc. based on the command from the main control apparatus 84 are provided. In the present embodiment, the face change block 14 is configured to include all the main parts that determine the game content of the gaming machine 10, and if the model change is performed in a game hall or the like, this face change block 14 The model can be changed by replacing 14 with the new model. That is, the surface changing block 14 is an exchange unit at the time of model change.

  The front frame 81 has a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, and a portion bordered in a substantially trapezoidal shape on the front surface has a shape and a size that substantially coincide with the viewing window 23 of the front door body 21. In this case, in a state where the surface changing block 14 is assembled to the door block 13, almost the entire front frame 81 is visible from the viewing window 23 of the front door body 21.

  A display window 91 having a horizontally long rectangular shape is provided on the front surface portion of the front frame 81, and a display window 92 having a horizontally long rectangular shape is also provided above the display window 91. Of the display windows 91 and 92, the lower lower display window 91 corresponds to a reel symbol display unit for displaying the reel symbol attached to the outer periphery of the reel device 82, and the upper upper display window 92 is It corresponds to a liquid crystal image display unit for displaying a display image by the liquid crystal display device 83. An information display substrate 93 is provided on the right side of the lower display window 91. The information display board 93 displays the number of acquired balls when the small combination is established, and the number of games for displaying, for example, the number of remaining games in a special game state such as a big bonus or a regular bonus. A display unit is provided. These display units are composed of a 7-segment display, but it is naturally possible to replace them with a liquid crystal display or the like.

  The reel device 82 includes a metal case member 100 and three reels 101, 102, and 103 of left, middle, and right accommodated in the case member 100. The case member 100 has three reels 101 to 103 rotatably accommodated therein, and a part of the reels 101 to 103 appears forward. Since the configuration of each of the reels 101 to 103 is well known, detailed illustration is omitted here, and the configuration will be briefly described. Each of the reels 101 to 103 includes a cylindrical skeleton member that forms a cylindrical cage, and a belt-like belt wound around the outer periphery thereof. On the outer peripheral surface of the belt, a number of symbols as identification information are printed at equal intervals (for example, 21 symbols). A stepping motor as a drive source is provided at the center of each reel 101-103, and each reel 101-103 is rotationally driven individually, that is, independently, by driving the stepping motor.

  The main control device 84 includes a main control board on which electronic components such as a CPU and a memory are mounted, and a substantially rectangular parallelepiped board case for housing the main control board. The substrate case is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the main control substrate inside the substrate case can be visually recognized by the transparent substrate case. The substrate case is provided with a sealing part (so-called crimping part) f1 as sealing means. The sealing part f1 allows the substrate case to be opened by breaking or the like, and after opening the member that has been broken or the like remains as the opening history, the opening history can be confirmed by the opening history. ing. As a result, in the case where the substrate case is illegally opened, for example, the illegal act can be found by checking the sealing part f1.

  On the other hand, the display control device 85 includes a display control board on which electronic components such as a CPU and a memory are mounted, and a substantially rectangular parallelepiped board case for housing the display control board. The substrate case is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the display control substrate inside the substrate case can be visually recognized by the transparent substrate case. In such a case, the main control device 84 is arranged so that the electronic component mounting surface of the main control board faces outward, and the display control device 85 is arranged so that the electronic component mounting surface of the display control board faces obliquely upward on the rear side. Are arranged. Such an arrangement facilitates unauthorized confirmation of the main control board and the display control board.

  In the surface changing block 14 having the above-described configuration, the entire liquid crystal panel of the liquid crystal display device 83 can be visually recognized from the upper display window 92 of the front frame 81. A part of each of the reels 101 to 103 of the reel device 82 can be seen from the lower display window 91 of the front frame 81. At this time, out of many symbols (21 in this embodiment) attached to the outer circumference of each of the reels 101 to 103, three symbols for each reel can be visually recognized through the lower display window 91. Yes.

(Description of payout block 15)
Next, the payout block 15 will be described. 7 and 8 are perspective views of the dispensing block 15, FIG. 9 is a rear view of the dispensing block 15, and FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the control devices are removed from the dispensing block 15.

  The payout block 15 includes a back cover member 151 integrally formed of a synthetic resin material, a payout mechanism 152 for paying out game balls, a payout control device 153 that controls payout control, and a power supply voltage generated from an external power supply. It has a power supply device 154 that supplies various control devices and actuators, and is configured by integrating them.

  The back cover member 151 includes a base portion 161 for installing the payout mechanism 152, the payout control device 153, the power supply device 154, and the like, and a protective cover portion 162 that protrudes rearward (rear of the gaming machine 1) and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. Have. The protective cover portion 162 has a shape in which the left and right surfaces and the upper and lower surfaces and the rear surface are closed, and is large enough to accommodate at least the reel device 82, the main control device 84, and the display control device 85 of the surface changing block 14. Have Although illustration is omitted, a large number of air holes can be provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 162. The base portion 161 and the protective cover portion 162 are formed separately from each other and integrated by screws or the like, but may be configured such that they are integrally formed.

  The payout mechanism 152 is attached to the base portion 161 of the back cover member 151 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 162. That is, as the payout mechanism 152, a tank 165 opened upward is provided at the uppermost portion of the back cover member 151, and the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 165. Below the tank 165, for example, tank rails 166 having four rows (four strips) of ball passages in the front-rear direction and having a gentle inclination toward the downstream side are connected, and the tank rails 166 extend in the vertical direction on the downstream side. A case rail 167 is connected.

  A payout device 168 for paying out game balls is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 167. The payout device 168 includes a payout motor and a payout gate member that is driven by the payout motor to open and close the payout passage. The payout motor is driven by a control signal from the payout control device 153, and the drive Accordingly, the payout passage is opened. Thereby, the required number of game balls are paid out as appropriate. The game balls paid out from the payout device 168 are basically discharged to the upper plate 41, and when the game balls are full in the upper plate 41, the surplus balls are discharged to the lower plate 51. .

  As shown in FIG. 8, an upper plate communication path 171 that communicates with the upper plate 41 is formed in the lower portion of the base portion 161. Similarly, at the lower part of the base portion 161, a payout ball passage portion 172 for distributing game balls paid out from the payout device 168 is formed, and at the end portion of the payout ball passage portion 172, A lower dish communication path 173 that communicates is formed. In addition, a discharge ball passage 174 for discharging game balls in the payout mechanism 152 to the outside of the gaming machine (island equipment side) is formed in parallel with the payout ball passage portion 172.

  Both the tank and the passage members in the dispensing mechanism 152 are formed of a conductive synthetic resin material such as a conductive polycarbonate resin, and are grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the noise by charging of a game ball is suppressed.

  The payout control device 153 includes a payout control board on which electronic components such as a CPU and a memory are mounted, and a board case that houses the payout control board, like the main control device 84 described above. The substrate case is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the inside of the dispensing control substrate can be visually recognized by the transparent substrate case. The board case is provided with a sealing portion f2 (so-called crimping portion) as sealing means for connecting the front and back case members constituting the case. The sealing part f2 enables the substrate case to be opened by breaking or the like, and since the member that has been broken remains as the opening history after opening, the opening history can be confirmed by the opening history. ing. Thereby, in the case where the substrate case is illegally opened, an illegal act can be found by checking the sealing part f2.

  In addition, the base plate 161 of the back cover member 151 to which the payout control device 153 is attached is provided with two fixtures 181 made of Nylatch (registered trademark) or the like on the substrate case of the payout control device 153. Are provided with two attached holes 182 at the top and bottom (see FIG. 10). In this case, by placing the payout control device 153 at a predetermined mounting position and setting the fixture 181 in a fixed state with respect to the attached hole portion 182, the mounting of the payout control device 153 to the back cover member 151 is completed. A grounding metal plate 183 is attached to the base portion 161 of the back cover member 151.

(Description of power supply device 154)
Next, the power supply device 154 will be described. The power supply device 154 includes a power supply board for generating a power supply voltage, and further includes a setting key switch for a hall manager or the like to variably set a payout rate. The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. Since the setting key switch has a characteristic feature, the power supply device 154 will be described in detail below. 11, (a) is a side view of the power supply device 154, (b) is a front view of the power supply device 154, and (c) is a rear view of the power supply device 154. 12 and 13 are exploded perspective views of the power supply device 154. FIG.

  The power supply device 154 includes a power supply board 201 on which various electrical components for generating a power supply voltage are mounted. The power supply board 201 is accommodated in a board case 202 including a pair of front and back case bodies 203 and 204. . Although various electrical components are not shown, the substrate surface visible in FIG. 12 is the electrical component mounting surface. A case body 203 covering the electric component mounting surface side (front surface side) of the power supply substrate 201 is a front case body, and a case body 204 covering the opposite side (back surface side) is a back case body. The case bodies 203 and 204 are both formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the power supply substrate 201 inside the case bodies 203 and 204 can be visually recognized even in a state of being accommodated in the substrate case 202.

  As shown in FIG. 12, on the electric component mounting surface side (front surface side) of the power supply board 201, a power switch 205 for starting the gaming machine 10 and a reset for resetting various states of the gaming machine 10 A switch 206 and the like are provided. In addition, various power components such as resistors and capacitors for configuring a power circuit are mounted on the power substrate 201, and signal line patterns, ground patterns, and the like are appropriately formed. Omitted.

  This gaming machine 10 has a backup function for various data, and maintains the state at the time of power failure even in the event of a power failure, and returns to the state at the time of power failure upon recovery from power failure (recovery) It can be done. In this case, for example, when the power supply is shut down in the normal procedure, such as when the game hall is closed, the state before shutting down is stored and retained, but if the power switch 205 is turned on while pressing the reset switch 206, the backup data is reset. It has come to be. If the reset switch 206 is pressed while the power switch 205 is on, the error state is reset.

  The pair of front and back case bodies 203 and 204 have substantially the same shape as the power supply substrate 201 in plan view, and the respective joint portions provided at the peripheral portions of the case bodies 203 and 204 are joined together. The entire power supply substrate 201 is accommodated in the substrate case 202. Openings 208 and 209 are formed in the front case body 203 in accordance with the positions of the power switch 205 and the reset switch 206. When the power supply substrate 201 is accommodated in the substrate case 202, the openings 208 and 209 are formed. Thus, a part of the power switch 205 and the reset switch 206 appears on the front side of the substrate case 202.

  In addition, the front case body 203 is formed with openings 211 for allowing connector parts (not shown) provided on the power supply board 201 to appear on the front side of the board case 202 at a plurality of locations, and for heat dissipation. A large number of small holes 212 are formed.

  In addition, the case member 203 and 204 are coupled to the substrate case 202 in an unopenable state, and a seal coupling part (so-called caulking part) for leaving a trace of the coupling release if the coupling is temporarily released. Is provided. Specifically, cylindrical coupling protrusions 221 and 222 are formed on the front case body 203 and the back case body 204 so as to protrude inward. These coupling protrusions 221 and 222 are provided at two places on each case body 203 and 204, and in a state where both case bodies 203 and 204 are joined, the leading ends of the coupling protrusions 221 and 222 face each other. Holes 221a and 222a formed at the center of the coupling protrusions 221 and 222 are configured to be aligned on the same axis. The hole 221a (hole on the front case body 203 side) of the coupling protrusion 221 is a bottomed hole opened only to the back case body 204 side, whereas the hole 222a ( The hole on the back case body 204 side) is a through hole penetrating in the axial direction. The power supply board 201 is formed with a circular hole 223 having a larger hole diameter than the coupling protrusion 222 provided on the back case body 204. When the power supply board 201 is assembled to the board case 202, the hole 223 is formed. Thus, the interference between the power supply substrate 201 and the coupling protrusions 221 and 222 is avoided.

  In the above configuration, the power supply substrate 201 and both case bodies 203 and 204 are integrated, and a sealing screw is screwed into the hole of each coupling protrusion 221 and 222 from the back case body 204 side. , 204 is subjected to a seal coupling process (caulking process). At this time, the holes 221a and 222a of the case bodies 203 and 204 have a smaller diameter than the screw portion of the sealing screw, and when the sealing screw is screwed, the screw is tightened while being screwed by the sealing screw. Is done.

  Although a detailed description by illustration is omitted, the sealing screw is a so-called breaking screw that breaks the head when a load exceeding a predetermined tightening force is applied when tightening with a tightening tool such as a driver. When the screw head is broken at the time of sealing 204, the screw loosening operation by a driver or the like becomes impossible thereafter. In this case, in order to release the seals of the two case bodies 203 and 204, a plurality of (four in the illustrated configuration) connecting portions provided around the coupling protrusion 222 on the back case body 204 side must be broken. However, the history of seal release remains due to the breakage.

  Instead of the breaking screw, it is also possible to use a so-called one-way screw (also referred to as a one-way screw) that can be screwed in a predetermined tightening direction but cannot be screwed in the opposite loosening direction.

  A setting key switch 240 is attached to the outer surface of the back case body 204. The setting key switch 240 sets the play rate (including the winning probability) of the gaming machine 10 to one of six predetermined levels (“Setting 1” to “Setting 6”), so-called setting change time This is a setting validation device for validating the setting operation of the game machine 10, and the setting change of the gaming machine 10 is made effective by performing a predetermined setting operation in a state where the setting change is validated by the setting key switch 240. Done. After the setting is changed, the payout game balls are adjusted by using the probability lottery data of the combination of symbols related to winning and operation corresponding to each stage.

  As described above, the power supply device 154 is provided with the power switch 205 and the reset switch 206. The power switch 205 and the reset switch 206 can be operated from the front side of the power supply device 154. The switch 240 can be operated from the back side of the power supply device 154 (that is, the side opposite to the power switch 205 and the reset switch 206).

  As shown in FIG. 13, an installation step portion 231 is formed on the back case body 204 so as to protrude in a step shape on the back side of the substrate case. A setting key switch 240 is installed. The installation step 231 is formed with an opening 232 that communicates the inside and outside of the case. Inside the opening 232 in the left-right direction, there are two arm portions 235 erected from the installation step portion 231, and the setting key switch 240 is rotated at the tip of each arm portion 235. A shaft hole 235a for pivotally supporting the shaft is formed. Further, a shielding plate portion 236 for covering (concealing) a later-described key insertion slot 245a is formed outside the opening portion 232 in the left-right direction, and the shielding plate portion 236 is formed vertically on the back side of the substrate case. It is erected so as to extend. A projection 237 is formed on the shielding plate 236 so as to protrude outward.

  Next, details of the setting key switch 240 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15 are exploded perspective views of the setting key switch 240, and FIG. 16 is a view of the periphery of the setting key switch 240 as viewed from the shielding plate 236 side.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the setting key switch 240 includes a switch body 241, a key switch cover 242, and a support member 281. In the switch body 241, a key cylinder 245 is mounted on a substrate 244, and a key insertion port 245a into which a setting change key can be inserted is provided at the tip of the key cylinder 245. Similarly, connector terminals 246 are provided on the substrate 244. Further, holes 244 a are formed at the upper and lower ends of the substrate 244.

  The key switch cover 242 rises from one plate surface of the base plate portion 242a, the upright plate portion 242b that rises from both ends of the base plate portion 242a, and connects the two upright plate portions 242b. It consists of a connecting plate part 242c. A window portion 247 through which the key cylinder 245 can penetrate is formed in the connecting plate portion 242c, and a screw hole 249 is formed in each standing plate portion 242b at a position corresponding to the hole portion 244a of the switch body 241. ing. Further, the base plate portion 242a is provided with a locking portion 248 that can be elastically deformed at a position where it can be locked with the protrusion 237 of the shielding plate portion 236.

  The support member 281 includes a plate portion 282 having substantially the same shape and size as the substrate 244. A rotation shaft portion 283 is provided on one plate surface of the plate portion 282, and a shaft hole 273 a corresponding to the shaft hole 235 a of the arm portion 235 in the installation step portion 231 is formed in the rotation shaft portion 283. Has been. In addition, a hole 284 is formed in the support member 281 at a position corresponding to the hole 244 a of the substrate 244 and the screw hole 249 of the key switch cover 242.

  In the setting key switch 240, the switch body 241, the key switch cover 242, and the support member 281 are integrated, and screws or the like (not shown) are screwed into the holes 244a and 284 and the screw holes 249 to be coupled. Yes. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the key cylinder 245 of the switch body 241 is accommodated in the key switch cover 242, and the substrate 244 of the switch body 241 is sandwiched between the key switch cover 242 and the support member 281. Is fixed. The key cylinder 245 passes through the window portion 247 of the connecting plate portion 242c toward the outside of the key switch cover 242, and the setting change key can be inserted into the key insertion port 245a from the outside of the connecting plate portion 242c. ing. Here, the base plate portion 242a of the key switch cover 242 is located on both the inside and the outside of the connecting plate portion 242c, and the key cylinder 245 and the key insertion when the setting key switch 240 is viewed from the base plate portion 242a side. The mouth 245a cannot be visually recognized. Further, the locking portion 248 provided on the base plate portion 242a protrudes toward the connecting plate portion 242c at a position that does not hinder the insertion of the setting change key into the key insertion port 245a.

  The setting key switch 240 is rotatably attached to the back case body 204 as shown in FIG. More specifically, the arm portion 235 of the installation step portion 231 in the back case body 204 and the rotation shaft portion 283 of the support member 281 in the setting key switch 240 are aligned, and a column pin (not shown) is inserted into the shaft holes 235a and 273a. ) Is pivotally supported by being inserted.

  The hole diameter (design dimension) of the shaft hole 235a of the arm part 235 is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the support pin, and the hole diameter of the shaft hole 283a of the rotating shaft part 283 is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the support pin. When the support pin is inserted, the support pin is press-fitted into the shaft hole 235a of the arm portion 235. At this time, the head of the support pin is in a state of being flush with the arm portion 235 or in a state of being immersed in the shaft hole 235a, and the support pin cannot be removed. Therefore, the setting key switch 240 can rotate with respect to the back case body 204, but cannot be separated (disconnected). However, contrary to the above configuration, the diameter (design dimension) of the shaft hole 283a of the rotation shaft portion 283 is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the support pin, and the support pin is inserted into the shaft hole 235a of the rotation shaft portion 283. The configuration may be press-fitted. What is necessary is just to comprise the setting key switch 240 so that it can rotate with respect to the back case body 204, and it cannot be separated (connection cannot be released).

  The setting key switch 240 is in a closed state when the base plate portion 242a comes into contact with the shielding plate portion 236. The locking portion 248 of the base plate portion 242a is locked with the protrusion 237 of the shielding plate portion 236 by being elastically deformed with the closing operation of the setting key switch 240. The setting key switch 240 is in an initial state when the locking portion 248 and the protrusion 237 are locked. In the initial state, the setting key switch 240 is prevented from rotating.

  When the setting key switch 240 is in the initial state, the key insertion slot 245a of the key cylinder 245 is covered with the shielding plate 236. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the setting key switch 240 is viewed from the shielding plate 236 side, the key insertion slot 245a cannot be visually recognized. Further, as shown in FIG. 16C, the key cylinder 245 is hidden behind the base plate portion 242a of the key switch cover 242, and the key insertion port is opened when the setting key switch 240 is viewed from the base plate portion 242a side. 245a cannot be visually recognized. As a result, when the setting key switch 240 is in the initial state, the setting key switch cannot be inserted into the key insertion slot 245a. In the initial state, the insertion direction of the setting change key with respect to the key insertion slot 245a is parallel to the plate surface of the back case body 204.

  The setting key switch 240 in the initial state can be rotated in the opening direction by elastically deforming the locking portion 248 and releasing the locking state between the locking portion 248 and the protrusion 237. As the setting key switch 240 rotates in the opening direction, the exposed portion of the key insertion slot 245a of the key cylinder 245 increases.

  Here, a stopper and a contact portion (not shown) are formed on the arm portion 235 and the rotation shaft portion 283, and when the setting key switch 240 is opened to a predetermined angle with respect to the back case body 204, the stopper and the contact portion are contacted. The contact part comes into contact. Further contact of the stopper and the contact portion prevents the setting key switch 240 from rotating further. When the setting key switch 240 is opened to a predetermined angle at which further rotation is prevented, the setting key switch 240 is in a fully opened state in which the entire key insertion port 245a of the key cylinder 245 is exposed. When the setting key switch 240 is in the fully open state, as shown in FIG. 16B, the key insertion port 245a can be visually recognized when the setting key switch 240 is viewed from the shielding plate 236 side. In this case, the setting key switch can be inserted into the key insertion slot 245a.

  In order to insert the setting change key into the key insertion slot 245a, it is necessary that the entire key insertion slot 245a is exposed. Therefore, not only when the setting key switch 240 is in the initial state, but also when the setting key switch 240 is in the open state and does not reach the fully open state, or when a part of the key insertion slot 245a is not exposed. The setting change key cannot be inserted into the key insertion slot 245a.

  According to the above configuration, when the setting key switch 240 is in the initial state, in order to insert the setting change key into the key insertion slot 245a, the locking state between the locking portion 248 and the protrusion 237 is released and the setting key is further set. The switch 240 needs to be fully opened. Therefore, even if an attempt is made to insert a setting change key into the key insertion slot 245a for the purpose of illegally changing the setting, extra work is required.

  In the present embodiment, the setting key switch 240 is used as a setting validation device, and the position of the setting key switch 240 when the setting change key cannot be inserted into the key insertion slot 245a (the initial state or the like) is the first position. The position of the setting key switch 240 when the setting change key can be inserted into the key insertion slot 245a (full open state or the like) is set as the second position.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the power supply device 154 is viewed from the front, the setting key switch 240 is completely hidden behind the board case 202. As a result, when the setting key switch 240 is mounted on the back side of the gaming machine, it is difficult to cheat the setting key switch 240 from behind the gaming machine.

  The connector terminal 246 provided on the board 244 of the setting key switch 240 is configured to be electrically connected to the connector terminal 251 on the power board 201 via a harness (not shown). In this case, a notch hole 252 for guiding a harness extending from the setting key switch 240 (that is, the back surface side of the power supply board 201) to the front surface side of the power supply board 201 is formed near the connector terminal 251 in the power supply board 201. The back case body 204 is formed with guide ribs 253 for guiding the harness led out from the opening 232 to the vicinity of the notch hole 252 of the power supply substrate 201.

  Therefore, a harness (not shown) extending from the connector terminal 246 of the setting key switch 240 is guided to a gap region between the back case body 204 and the power supply board 201 through the opening 232 of the back case body 204, and further guide ribs 253. Is guided to the vicinity of the notch hole 252 of the power supply substrate 201. The harness is led out to the front surface side (electrical component mounting surface side) of the power supply board 201 through the notch hole 252 and the distal end portion thereof is connected to the connector terminal 251 on the power supply board 201. . In the above configuration, the harness is guided by a prescribed route, and inconveniences such as damage due to interference with other members on the back surface side of the power supply substrate 201 are suppressed.

  In short, a pin-shaped terminal such as an electrical component mounted on the front surface side protrudes from the back surface side of the power supply substrate 201, and it is conceivable that the harness is damaged by contacting the tip of the pin-shaped terminal. In this regard, as described above, the harness is guided by the guide rib 253 along the restriction route, so that the harness does not come into contact with the pin-like terminal, and as a result, damage to the harness is suppressed.

  Further, the front case body 203 is formed with a prismatic enclosure 255 so as to protrude inward (see FIG. 13). The enclosure portion 255 is a connector enclosure member that extends from the surface portion of the front case body 203 to the power supply board 201, and the connector terminal 251 and the notch hole 252 on the power supply board 201 are enclosed by the enclosure portion 255. In this case, since the connector terminal 251 and the cutout hole 252 on the power supply board 201 are surrounded by the enclosing portion 255, an illegal act on the connector terminal 251 from the front side of the power supply device is suppressed. That is, an illegal act such as connecting an unauthorized device to the connector terminal 251 cannot be performed.

  In addition, attachment holes 261 are provided at a plurality of locations (five locations in the present embodiment) on the peripheral edge of the substrate case 202. In addition, a plurality of support columns 262 are provided at positions corresponding to the mounting holes 261 on the substrate case 202 side on the base portion 161 (here, a portion below the protective cover portion 162) of the back cover member 151. Accordingly, with the power supply device 154 placed on the support column 262, a screw or the like is screwed into each mounting hole 261 from the back side of the gaming machine 10, so that the power supply device 154 is attached to the base portion 161 of the back cover member 151. It is supposed to be fixed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the base portion 161 of the back cover member 151 has an opening for exposing the setting key switch 240 to the inside of the back cover member 151 with the power supply device 154 attached to the base portion 161. A window portion 265 is formed. The opening window 265 has a size that allows the setting key switch 240 and the installation step 231 to be exposed to the inside of the back cover member 151 and allows the setting key switch 240 to be rotated, and is formed in the base portion 161. It is formed so as to open in the front direction and the lateral direction of the gaming machine using the stepped portion. More specifically, the key switch is set using a space area between the protective cover 162 (the storage area of the reel device 82) and the game ball path components (the payout ball path section 172 and the discharge ball path section 174). 240 is installed. In particular, the setting key switch 240 is provided at a position where it does not overlap with the game ball passage components (the payout ball passage 172 and the discharge ball passage 174).

  In this case, when the power supply device 154 is mounted on the back cover member 151, the setting key switch 240 is not visible from the rear of the gaming machine regardless of the open / close state of the setting key switch 240. For example, when the setting key switch 240 is in the initial state, the key cylinder 245 is covered with the shielding plate portion 236, the base plate portion 242a and the back cover member 151, and from the front of the gaming machine as well as from the rear of the gaming machine. However, the key insertion slot 245a is never seen. Further, the setting key switch 240 is displaced from the initial position to the fully open position by being rotated forward of the gaming machine (door block 13 side). Therefore, even when the setting key switch 240 is in the fully opened state, the setting key switch 240 is not visible from the rear of the gaming machine.

  When the setting key switch 240 is in the fully open state, the key insertion slot 245a exposed to the front of the gaming machine of the payout block 15 faces substantially rightward when viewing the gaming machine 10 from the front without facing the gaming machine front. Yes. For this reason, in order to insert the setting change key into the key insertion slot 245a, it is necessary to perform an insertion operation from the side of the gaming machine.

(Description of presser member 290)
In the present embodiment, the setting key switch 240 can be opened by unlocking the locking device 60 to separate and open the blocks 13 to 15. A presser member 290 is provided on the back side of the door block 13, and when the blocks 13 to 15 are in the closed state (the gaming machine main part 12 closed state), the setting key switch 240 is reset to the initial state by the presser member 290. Held. When the setting key switch 240 is in the open state, the setting key switch 240 is shifted to the initial state by being pressed and displaced by the pressing member 290 in accordance with the closing operation of the blocks 13 to 15.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the pressing member 290 is provided on the upper plate rear wall portion 68 above the speaker 66 in the door block 13 so as to face the setting key switch 240 of the payout block 15. The pressing member 290 is made of a synthetic resin material, and a rectangular plate portion 291 and a pressing portion 292 erected on one side surface of the plate portion 291 are integrally formed. The plate portion 291 is joined to the upper dish back wall portion 68 of the door block 13 by an adhesive or the like, and the presser portion 292 faces the rotation tip side of the key switch cover 242 of the setting key switch 240.

  Next, a state in which the setting key switch 240 in the fully opened state shifts to the initial state with the closing operation of the door block 13 with respect to the payout block 15 will be described with reference to FIG. 17 is a longitudinal sectional view of the periphery of the presser member 290 and the setting key switch 240. FIG. 17A shows a state in which the door block 13 is largely opened with respect to the payout block 15, and FIG. 17B shows a door block with respect to the payout block 15. 13 shows a state in which the door block 13 is slightly opened, and FIG.

  In FIG. 17A, the setting key switch 240 is fully opened. Further, the door block 13 is in an open state with respect to the payout block 15, and the pressing member 290 is not in contact with the setting key switch 240. In this case, the entire key insertion slot 245 a of the setting key switch 240 is exposed (appears) toward the rotating front end side of the door block 13. Accordingly, the setting key switch 240 can insert a setting change key into the key insertion slot 245a from the opening side of the gaming machine main part 12.

  Normally, when the door block 13 is opened to an opening at which the setting key switch 240 can be fully opened, it is considered that the setting is properly changed by a hall manager or the like. Even if the door block 13 is opened until an unauthorized person enters the state shown in FIG. 17A, the door block 13 becomes an obstacle in a limited area between the door block 13 and the payout block 15. Therefore, it is difficult to shift the setting key switch 240 from the initial state to the fully open state. Here, when the door block 13 is further opened, it is considered that the setting key switch 240 is easily shifted to the fully opened state. However, when the door block 13 is opened greatly, the opening of the door block 13 can be easily found by a hall manager or the like. Therefore, even if it is attempted to illegally insert the setting change key into the key insertion slot 245a so that the fraudulent person is not discovered by the hall manager or the like, it is easy for the hall manager or the like to find it.

  In FIG. 17B, the pressing member 290 is in contact with the setting key switch 240, and the setting key switch 240 is pressed in the closing direction. In this case, the setting key switch 240 is in a closed state compared to the fully opened state. The setting key switch 240 is pressed in the closing direction by the pressing member 290 along with the closing operation of the door block 13 and is closed when pressed. In this case, a part of the key insertion slot 245a is covered with the shielding plate 236, and the setting change key cannot be inserted into the key insertion slot 245a.

  From another point of view, the presser member 290 prevents the setting key switch 240 from being further opened. Therefore, even if, for example, the door block 13 is slightly opened and the setting key switch 240 is to be fully opened so that an unauthorized person is not detected by a hall manager or the like, it is difficult to fully open. For this reason, it is difficult to illegally insert the setting change key into the key insertion slot 245a.

  In FIG. 17C, the setting key switch 240 is in an initial state, and the presser member 290 is in contact with the setting key switch 240. When the door block 13 is closed with respect to the payout block 15, the setting key switch 240 is pressed by the pressing member 290 to be closed. As described above, since the setting key switch 240 shifts to the initial state with the closing operation, the setting key switch 240 is prevented from rotating. In this case, the key insertion port 245a of the setting key switch 240 is entirely covered by the shielding plate portion 236 of the back case body 204. Therefore, the setting change key cannot be inserted into the key insertion slot 245a. Further, as the door block 13 is closed, the locking portion 248 and the protrusion 237 are locked, and the setting key switch 240 is in the initial state. Therefore, even if the door block 13 is opened again after the door block 13 is closed, the setting key switch 240 is held in the closed state and unintended opening is prevented.

  From another viewpoint, the pressing member 290 is in contact with the setting key switch 240, so that the opening operation of the setting key switch 240 is prevented. Therefore, even if the locking state of the locking portion 248 and the protrusion 237 is released, the pressing operation of the setting key switch 240 is blocked by the pressing member 290. For this reason, for example, even if an attempt is made to illegally insert the setting change key into the key insertion slot 245a while keeping the door block 13 closed so that an unauthorized person is not detected by the hall manager or the like, it is difficult to perform the fraud. It has become a thing.

  In the game hall, the setting is changed by the hall manager or the like according to the following procedure. At this time, when changing the setting, the gaming machine main part 12 (door block 13, surface change) with respect to the outer frame 11 in accordance with the unlocking operation of the locking device 60 (for example, the clockwise rotation operation of the unlocking key). The block 14 and the payout block 15) are separated and opened, and the payout block 15 with respect to the surface changing block 14 in response to another unlocking operation (for example, a counterclockwise turning operation of the unlocking key). Is released. In this state, a setting change key is inserted into the key cylinder 245 (key insertion port 245a) of the setting key switch 240, and a predetermined setting changing operation is performed.

  First, the power switch 205 is turned off, the setting change key inserted into the key cylinder 245 (key insertion slot 245a) is turned 90 degrees clockwise, and then the power switch 205 is turned on. As a result, the current set value is displayed on the count display LED provided in the payout control device 153 and the like, and six-stage setting changes are possible. Thereafter, each time the reset switch 206 is pressed, the setting value display changes as 1 → 2 → 3 →... (The maximum value is 6 and then returns to 1), and the setting is selected by the operation. When the start lever 33 is operated after selecting the setting, the set value is fixed. Thereafter, when the setting change key is turned 90 degrees counterclockwise to return the setting key switch 240 to the original state, the setting operation is completed.

  When the setting change key is turned 90 degrees in the clockwise direction with the power switch 205 turned on, the current setting value is displayed on the count display LED.

  In addition, in the base portion 161 of the back cover member 151, a ball rental unit connection board 271 that manages payout of game balls lent out from the ball rental unit is provided on the side of the power supply device 154.

(Explanation of electrical configuration)
Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG. In FIG. 18, each electrical component is divided into a door block 13, a surface changing block 14, and a payout block 15. In addition, a supply line of power supplied from the power supply device 154 is indicated by a double line arrow, and a signal line is indicated by a solid line arrow.

  In FIG. 18, the main control device 84, the display control device 85, and the payout control device 153 are all configured by a logical operation device having a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, etc., and the CPU of each control device is a ROM. Various controls relating to the game are executed based on a calculation program stored in advance. Each of these control devices is connected via a signal line, a relay board, and the like, and in the game, the game progresses by exchanging commands and the like between the control devices.

  Specifically, in the surface changing block 14, the reel device 82 and the external terminal board 302 are connected to the main control device 84 via the reel relay substrate 301, and the display control device 85 is connected via the sub relay substrate 303. It is connected. In the reel device 82, the rotation of each of the reels 101 to 103 is controlled based on a command from the main control device 84. The external terminal board 302 is a relay device connected to a hall management device (so-called hall computer) installed in a game hall or the like. Through this external terminal board 302, the game situation (number of games, number of games, etc.) is changed to the hall. Output to the management device. The display control device 85 inputs various commands related to the auxiliary effects of each game from the main control device 84, and performs the auxiliary effects by the liquid crystal display device 83 according to the commands, and the door upper relay board provided in the door block 13 The driving of speakers and lamps is controlled via 306.

  Although description by illustration etc. was abbreviate | omitted, this game machine 10 is provided with the door switch for detecting that the game machine main part 12 (door block 13) was open | released with respect to the outer frame 11, The door switch detection signal is input to the main controller 84 via the reel relay board 301.

  In the main controller 84, a part of RAM is provided with a backup area in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power unit 154 and data can be retained (backup) even after the gaming machine 10 is powered off. ing. Therefore, when the power supply is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, various data at the time of power shutdown is stored and retained in the RAM backup area, and the gaming machine 10 is turned on at the next power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation). Can be restored to the state before the power was shut off.

  In addition, the payout block 15 is provided with a payout block relay board 305, through which the main control device 84 of the surface changing block 14 and the payout control device 153 of the payout block 15 are connected. Insertion unit 65 is electrically connected. In addition, the main controller 84 of the surface changing block 14 and the door block relay board 307 of the door block 13 are electrically connected via the payout block relay board 305.

  In this case, when various operation members (the bet switch 38, the start lever 33, and the stop switches 35 to 37) of the door block 13 are operated by the player, the operation is detected by the operation detection unit built in these operation members. Each operation detection signal is input to the main controller 84 via the door block relay board 307 and the payout block relay board 305. For example, when an operation detection signal associated with the operation of the bet switch 38 is input to the main control device 84, the main control device 84 outputs an acquisition control signal to the acquisition unit 65 via the payout block relay board 305. The take-in unit 65 drives the solenoid by this take-in control signal, and the game balls are taken in sequentially. The detection signal of the game ball take-in detection sensor at the time of taking in the game ball is also input to the main controller 84 via the payout block relay board 305.

  In addition, a stop symbol (three upper and lower symbols visible from the viewing window 23 of the door block 13 and a combination of the symbols) of each reel of the reel device 82 is a predetermined game ball payout combination (small role symbol, bonus symbol). If it matches, the main control device 84 sets the number of game balls to be paid out according to each winning combination, and sends out a payout control signal corresponding to the payout number via the payout block relay board 305. To 153. As a result, the payout control device 153 drives the payout device 168 (payout motor) to pay out the game ball.

  In the payout control device 153, as in the RAM of the main control device 84, a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 154 even after the power of the gaming machine 10 is cut off, as in the RAM of the main control device 84 (backup). There is a backup area that can be used. Therefore, when the power supply is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, various data at the time of power shutdown is stored and retained in the RAM backup area, and the gaming machine 10 is turned on at the next power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation). Can be restored to the state before the power was shut off.

  The power supply device 154 takes in AC 24 volt power supplied from the outside, generates + 12V power for driving various switches and motors, + 5V power for logic, backup power for RAM backup, etc. + 5V power and backup power are supplied to the main controller 84, the payout controller 153, and the like.

(Simple explanation of the game)
Next, an outline of the game performed by the player for the gaming machine 10 having the above-described configuration will be briefly described.

  At the start of the game, when the player presses the bet switch 38 in a situation where there are enough game balls on the upper plate 41, the take-in unit 65 takes in the game balls. When the start lever 33 is operated after a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls corresponding to the number of bets has been taken in, the reels 101 to 103 of the reel device 82 are simultaneously or in a predetermined order. Start spinning. When the start lever 33 is operated, the main control device 84 performs an internal lottery regarding small roles, replays, bonus games, and the like. When the reels 101 to 103 rotate, the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface thereof are visually recognized in such a manner that they move from top to bottom through the viewing window 23.

  Thereafter, when the player operates the stop switches 35 to 37 in an arbitrary order, the rotation of the corresponding reels 101 to 103 is stopped in accordance with the operation timing of each of the stop switches 35 to 37. At this time, when each of the reels 101 to 103 is stopped, pull-in stop control for stopping a predetermined symbol at a specific position is appropriately performed. For example, when a small combination is established by an internal lottery, the stop symbols can be slid up to 4 symbols from the operation timing of the stop switches 35 to 37 so that the combination of the stop symbols in which the small combination is established (Stop symbol sliding is performed). Incidentally, after the start of the rotation of each of the reels 101 to 103, when the specified time elapses without the operation of the stop switches 35 to 37, the rotation of each of the reels 101 to 103 is stopped when the specified time elapses.

  When the reels 101 to 103 are stopped (when the symbols are stopped), if the stopped symbols and the combinations thereof match the small role symbol or the bonus symbol, the number of game balls corresponding to the winning combination at that time is paid out. In this case, the game ball is paid out to the upper plate 41 by driving the payout device 168.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  In the power supply device 154, the setting key switch 240 is pivotally supported with respect to the installation step portion 231. Further, when the setting key switch 240 is in the fully opened state, the setting change key can be inserted into the key insertion slot 245a, and the setting change key cannot be inserted into the key insertion slot 245a when the setting key switch 240 is closed. It comprised so that it might become. For this reason, when the setting change is performed using the setting change key, for example, if the setting key switch 240 is in the closed state, it is necessary to set the fully open state. Therefore, it is possible to make an effort to make the setting key switch 240 fully open to an unauthorized person who intends to change the setting illegally. By making the fraudster troublesome, deterrence against an illegal setting change act can be exhibited.

  With the closing operation of the setting key switch 240, the entire key insertion slot 245a is covered with the shielding plate portion 236 of the installation step portion 231. For this reason, even when the setting key switch 240 is not in the initial state, if a part of the key insertion slot 245a is covered with the shielding plate 236, the setting change key cannot be inserted into the key insertion slot 245a. it can. In the initial state, the entire key insertion slot 245a is covered with the shielding plate 236, so that not only setting change keys but also unauthorized tools such as wires can be inserted into the key insertion slot 245a. it can. Accordingly, even if an unauthorized tool such as a wire is inserted into the key insertion slot 245a and an operation equivalent to the setting change by the setting change key is illegally performed, it is difficult to perform the unauthorized operation.

  When the setting key switch 240 is in the closed state, the setting key switch 240 is in the initial state by the locking portion 248 of the base plate portion 242a and the protrusion 237 of the shielding plate portion 236 being locked. . For this reason, the setting key switch 240 can be held in the closed state. In this case, the setting key switch 240 cannot be fully opened unless the locked state of the locking portion 248 and the protrusion 237 is released. Therefore, in order to insert the setting change key into the key insertion slot 245a, it is necessary to release the locking state of the locking portion 248 and the protrusion 237 and further to open the setting key switch 240. Thereby, it is possible to make it necessary for the fraudulent person who is trying to change the setting illegally to release the locking state in addition to the time to fully open the setting key switch 240.

  Further, with the closing operation of the setting key switch 240, the locking portion 248 of the base plate portion 242a and the protrusion 237 of the shielding plate portion 236 are locked. For this reason, after setting key switch 240 is closed, there is no need to separately perform an operation for bringing locking portion 248 and protrusion 237 into the locked state. Therefore, by simply setting the setting key switch 240 in the closed state, the setting key switch 240 can be held in the closed state, and unintended opening can be prevented.

  When the setting key switch 240 is in the fully opened state, the key insertion slot 245a faces the game machine side. For this reason, it is difficult to insert the setting change key into the key insertion slot 245a as compared with the configuration in which the key insertion slot 245a faces the front of the gaming machine. For example, in a configuration in which the key insertion slot 245a faces the front of the gaming machine, the shielding plate 236 is moved separately from the longitudinal displacement of the setting key switch 240 in order to cover the key insertion slot 245a. May need to be made. In contrast, in the configuration in which the key insertion slot 245a faces the side of the gaming machine as in the present embodiment, the key insertion slot 245a is shielded by displacing only the setting key switch 240 in the longitudinal direction of the gaming machine. The portion 236 can be covered. Therefore, it is possible to realize a configuration that exerts a deterrent against unauthorized setting changes with a relatively simple configuration.

  Since the setting key switch 240 covers the front side of the gaming machine of the key cylinder 245 with the base plate portion 242a of the key switch cover 242, the key cylinder 245 itself is not visible when the setting key switch 240 is in the initial state. It has become. Therefore, even when the door block 13 is in an open state with respect to the payout block 15, the position of the key cylinder 245 cannot be visually confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the difficulty with respect to unauthorized setting changes.

  The setting key switch 240 is configured to be displaceable in a region between the door block 13 and the payout block 15. Accordingly, the setting key switch 240 is displaced in a limited area called the area between the door block 13 and the payout block 15. Unless the door block 13 is largely opened with respect to the payout block 15, the setting key switch 240 is set. It is difficult to displace 240.

  Further, the setting key switch 240 provided in the payout block 15 is rotated to the door block 13 side (the front side of the gaming machine), so that the setting key switch 240 is shifted from the initial state to the fully opened state. For this reason, when the opening degree of the door block 13 is small, when the setting key switch 240 is displaced from the initial position to the fully opened position, the door block 13 may interfere with the displacement of the setting key switch 240, or It is difficult to rotate the setting key switch 240 forward of the gaming machine because a sufficient area cannot be secured. Therefore, even if an unauthorized person tries to fully open the setting key switch 240 in a state where the door block 13 is not largely opened, it is more difficult to shift the setting key switch 240 to the fully open state.

  By pressing the setting key switch 240, the fully opened state is shifted to the initial state. For this reason, the setting change key can be disabled from being inserted into the key insertion slot 245a simply by pressing the setting key switch 240. On the other hand, in order to shift the setting key switch 240 from the initial state to the fully open state, it is necessary to rotate the setting key switch 240 to the front of the gaming machine by pulling the setting key switch 240. As a result, the operation of shifting the setting key switch 240 to the fully open state can be made more difficult than the operation of shifting the setting key switch 240 to the initial state.

  With the closing operation of the door block 13 with respect to the payout block 15, the setting key switch 240 is pressed by the pressing member 290 to be in the closed state. For this reason, the setting key switch 240 can be brought into the closed state simply by bringing the door block 13 into the closed state, regardless of the open / closed state of the setting key switch 240 before the door block 13 is brought into the closed state. Here, since the setting key switch 240 is in an initial state (a state in which the closed state is maintained) by being in a closed state, simply setting the door block 13 in a closed state causes the setting key switch 240 to be in an initial state. be able to. That is, the setting key switch 240 can be initialized by one operation for closing the door block 13. Further, even if the door block 13 is opened again after the door block 13 is closed, the setting key switch 240 can be held in the closed state.

  Further, when the door block 13 is in the closed state, the pressing member 290 is kept in contact with the setting key switch 240. Therefore, when the door block 13 is in the closed state, the locking state of the locking portion 248 of the base plate portion 242a and the protruding portion 237 of the shielding plate portion 236 is temporarily set with respect to the setting key switch 240 in the initial state. Even if the setting is released, the setting key switch 240 cannot be opened. Further, even if the door block 13 is opened, the presser member 290 contacts the setting key switch 240 unless the door block 13 is largely opened, so that the setting key switch 240 cannot be fully opened. Therefore, even if the door block 13 is slightly opened and the setting key switch 240 is to be fully opened, it is difficult to do so. Therefore, for example, even if an attempt is made to illegally insert a setting change key into the key insertion slot 245a so that a fraudulent person is not discovered by a hall manager or the like, it is difficult to perform the fraud.

  When the setting key switch 240 is opened to a predetermined angle with respect to the back case body 204, the stopper and the contact portion come into contact with each other, so that the opening over the predetermined angle can be prevented. For this reason, even when the setting key switch 240 is in the fully open state, the open side of the setting key switch 240 is not exposed to the door block 13 side. If the open side of the setting key switch 240 is exposed, there is a possibility that fraud is performed on the inside of the setting key switch 240. However, the fraud is performed by preventing the setting key switch 240 from being opened beyond a predetermined angle. This can be suppressed.

  In the power supply device 154 provided integrally with the setting key switch 240, when the setting key switch 240 is on the opposite side of the electrical component mounting surface and the setting key switch 240 is in the closed state, the key insertion slot 245a is the door block. The setting key switch 240 can be hidden from the rear of the gaming machine because it is not exposed to the 13th side. In addition, it is possible to make it difficult to insert a setting change key into the key insertion slot 245a from the back of the gaming machine and perform setting changes illegally. Therefore, the deterrence against an illegal setting change act can be exhibited.

  In particular, the gaming machine 10 is installed in an island facility (pachinko island) in a game hall, and is released from the island facility by rotating to the near side. Further, the rear side of the gaming machine is opened, and the power supply device 154 and the like are exposed. Therefore, for example, if one gaming machine 10 that is opposite to the back is rotated from the island facility, the back of the other gaming machine 10 becomes fully visible, and there is a concern that an illegal setting change action or the like may occur. Fraud countermeasures can be taken.

  Similarly, in power supply device 154, reset switch 206 for performing a setting change operation and setting key switch 240 for enabling the setting change operation are provided on both sides of power supply board 201, respectively. It becomes impossible to perform the setting validation operation by the above and the setting change operation by the reset switch 206 all at once. Therefore, further anti-fraud measures can be taken.

  Further, in order to separate and open the dispensing block 15 with respect to the surface changing block 14, the unlocking operation of the locking device 60 is indispensable, so that the setting key switch 240 can be opened or the setting key switch 240 can be opened. It is possible to strictly manage that the switch 240 is in a state in which the opening is prevented, and a more reliable fraud countermeasure can be realized.

  The main control device 84 is mounted on the surface changing block 14, and the main control device 84 is configured to be positioned between the door block 13 and the payout block 15. Thereby, fraudulent acts on the main control device 84 can be regulated. Further, since the setting key switch 240 is configured to be positioned between the door block 13 and the payout block 15 in the same manner as the main controller 84, the setting key switch 240 is illegal (the setting change key is illegally set in the key insertion slot 245a). Insertion) can be regulated.

  Since the setting key switch 240 is used to change the setting of the outgoing game ball by changing the setting, for example, when the setting change is performed by the setting key switch 240 so that the starting rate is increased. The probability that a large amount of game balls are paid out to the player increases. Therefore, by adopting the configuration of the present embodiment, it is possible to exert a deterrent against unauthorized setting changes, so that it is possible to prevent a large amount of game balls from being paid out to an unauthorized person. As a result, the profits of the hall and the player can be protected.

  Since the setting key switch 240 is installed using the space area between the housing part of the reel device 82 and the path component parts of the game balls (the payout ball path part 172 and the discharge ball path part 174), efficient space use is possible. realizable.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10, components having uniqueness for each model, such as the reel device 82, the liquid crystal display device 83, the main control device 84, and the display control device 85, are collectively mounted on the surface changing block 14. Therefore, these devices can be exchanged together as a group. That is, at the time of model replacement in a game hall or the like, the main model replacement work is completed by exchanging the surface changing block 14. Therefore, it is possible to easily change the model of the gaming machine 10. In addition, since parts other than the replacement block 14 can be reused, it is possible to reduce resource consumption.

  In addition to the embodiment described above, for example, the following may be implemented.

  (A) In the above embodiment, the setting key switch 240 is pivotally supported. However, the setting key switch 240 may be configured to be displaceable from the initial state to the fully opened state. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the setting key switch 240 is configured to be slidable in the longitudinal direction of the gaming machine. FIG. 19 is a longitudinal sectional view of the periphery of the presser member 290 and the setting key switch 240. FIG. 19A is a state in which the door block 13 is largely opened with respect to the payout block 15, and FIG. 13 shows a closed state.

  19, a groove portion 321 is formed in the arm portion 235 of the installation step portion 231 so as to extend in the length direction, and a protruding portion (illustrated) corresponding to the groove portion 321 is formed in the support member 281 of the setting key switch 240. Abbreviation) is formed. The protruding portion assembled in the groove portion 321 can slide in the groove portion 321, and the setting key switch 240 slides in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine by sliding the protruding portion in the groove portion 321.

  In FIG. 19A, the setting key switch 240 is fully opened. Further, the door block 13 is in an open state, and the pressing member 290 is not in contact with the setting key switch 240. In this case, the setting change key can be inserted into the key insertion slot 245a. In FIG. 17B, the setting key switch 240 is in the initial state. Further, the door block 13 is in a closed state, and the pressing member 290 is in contact with the setting key switch 240. In this case, the setting change key cannot be inserted into the key insertion slot 245a.

  In the case of such a configuration, the setting key switch 240 is pressed by the pressing member 290 in accordance with the closing operation of the door block 13 as in the above-described embodiment. Therefore, even if the setting key switch 240 is in the open state, the door block If 13 is in the closed state, the setting key switch 240 is in the initial state. The initial state of the setting key switch 240 is abutted and held by the presser member 290, and is locked and held when the locking portion 248 and the protrusion 237 are locked. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably prevent the setting change key from being illegally inserted into the key insertion slot 245a.

  (B) In the above embodiment, the key insertion slot 245a is exposed by rotating the setting key switch 240 forward of the gaming machine. However, the setting key switch 240 is displaced in parallel in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction. Thus, the key insertion slot 245a may be exposed. However, in this case, since the setting key switch 240 does not protrude forward from the gaming machine, it may be difficult to insert the setting change key from the side of the gaming machine to the key insertion slot 245a. Therefore, when the door block 13 is greatly opened and the hall manager or the like properly changes the setting, there is a possibility that the setting change becomes difficult. In contrast, when the key insertion slot 245a is exposed by turning the setting key switch 240 forward of the gaming machine, the setting key switch 240 projects forward of the gaming machine, so that the hall manager or the like When changing the setting, the setting can be easily changed.

  (C) In the above embodiment, the setting key switch 240 is held in the closed state by the locking portion 248 of the setting key switch 240 and the protrusion 237 of the shielding plate portion 236 being in the locking state. The configuration for holding the setting key switch 240 in the closed state may be changed. For example, after the setting key switch 240 in the open state is shifted to the closed state, the setting key switch 240 is further pressed from the position of the closed state to be held in the closed state. By pressing the switch 240, the holding state is released and an open state is established. In this case, by providing an urging means for urging the setting key switch 240 in the opening direction, the setting key switch 240 can be opened by the urging force of the urging means when the holding state is released. It becomes. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to exert a deterrent against an illegal setting change act.

  (D) In the above embodiment, when the setting key switch 240 is displaced between the first position and the second position, the setting key switch 240 is manually rotated. The setting key switch 240 may be rotated using driving means.

  (E) In the above embodiment, in order to prevent the setting change key from being inserted into the key insertion slot 245a, the tip of the key cylinder 245 is covered with the shielding plate 236, but only the key insertion slot 245a is used. It is good also as a structure which covers by the shielding board part 236. FIG. In this case, the key insertion slot 245a may be configured to be as close as possible to the shielding plate 236. Thereby, it can suppress that a setting change key etc. are forcibly inserted from the clearance gap between the key insertion port 245a and the shielding board part 236. FIG.

  (F) In the above embodiment, the key insertion slot 245a is covered with the shielding plate 236, but the key insertion slot 245a may be covered with the base portion 161 of the payout block 15. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to exert a deterrent against an illegal setting change act.

  (G) In the above-described embodiment, the key insertion port 245a is hidden by turning the setting key switch 240 to the rear of the gaming machine, but the key insertion is performed by turning the setting key switch 240 to the front of the gaming machine. The mouth 245a may be configured to be hidden. In this case, when the door block 13 is closed with respect to the payout block 15, the setting key switch 240 may not be rotated backward by the pressing member 290. Thereby, the unintended exposure of the key insertion slot 245a can be suppressed.

  (H) In the above embodiment, the setting key switch 240 shifts to the closed state (initial state) in accordance with the closing operation of the door block 13 with respect to the payout block 15, but the closing operation of the door block 13 with respect to the payout block 15. The setting key switch 240 may be displaced independently. For example, the pressing member 290 is not provided on the back side of the door block 13. However, in this case, for example, even if the door block 13 is closed with respect to the payout block 15 while the setting key switch 240 is in the fully opened state, the setting key switch 240 is not in the closed state. There is a risk that the difficulty of illegally inserting into the card will be reduced. Therefore, it is desirable that the setting key switch 240 shifts to the closed state with the closing operation of the door block 13 with respect to the payout block 15.

  (I) In the above-described embodiment, the locking portion 248 and the protrusion 237 are locked when the setting key switch 240 is closed, but the locking is also possible when the setting key switch 240 is closed. It is good also as a structure where the part 248 and the protrusion 237 do not become a latching state. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which does not provide the latching | locking part 248 and the protrusion part 237. FIG. However, if the locking portion 248 and the protrusion 237 are not provided, the setting key switch 240 may be unintentionally opened only by opening the door block 13. For this reason, when the setting key switch 240 is in a closed state, it is desirable that the closed state be maintained.

  (J) In the above embodiment, the setting key switch 240 is configured to validate the setting operation at the time of setting change by rotating the setting key switch with the setting change key inserted into the key insertion slot 245a. Change this. For example, inserting the setting change key into the key insertion slot 245a may be an enabling operation, thereby enabling the setting operation when changing the setting. Alternatively, the setting key switch 240 is provided with a setting permission button as an operation unit, and pressing the setting permission button without using the setting change key is used as an enabling operation. You may make it validate. Note that when the pressing operation of the setting permission button is set as an enabling operation, the setting permission button is displayed such that the shielding plate 236 covers the entire setting permission button when the setting key switch 240 is in the closed state. It is good to be the structure which suppresses being pushed illegally.

  (K) In the above embodiment, when the setting key switch 240 is in the fully open state in the power supply device 154, the setting key switch 240 is set so that the key insertion slot 245a faces substantially transverse to the front direction of the gaming machine. However, the setting key switch 240 may be configured such that the key insertion slot 245a faces upward or downward, and the setting key switch 240 is configured such that the key insertion slot 245a faces the front of the gaming machine. May be. However, if the setting key switch 240 is configured such that the key insertion slot 245a faces the front of the gaming machine, the configuration of covering the key insertion slot 245a may be relatively complicated. Further, it may be relatively easy to insert the setting change key into the key insertion slot 245a as compared with the configuration in which the key insertion slot 245a does not face the front direction of the gaming machine. Accordingly, it is desirable that the key insertion slot 245a does not face the front direction of the gaming machine when the setting key switch 240 is in the fully opened state.

  (L) In the above embodiment, in the power supply device 154, the substrate case 202 for housing the power supply substrate 201 and the key switch cover 242 of the setting key switch 240 are molded separately, and they are joined together. However, it is also possible to change the circuit board case 202 and the key switch cover 242 so as to be integrally formed.

  (M) In the above embodiment, the setting key switch 240 is integrally provided in the power supply device 154, but this is changed to another board device such as the main control device 84, the display control device 85, and the payout control device 153. The setting key switch 240 may be integrally provided. Alternatively, the setting key switch 240 may be provided integrally with other components of the gaming machine 10 in addition to the setting key switch 240 provided integrally with the board device.

  (N) In the above embodiment, the reel device 82 and the liquid crystal display device 83 are used as gaming devices to be mounted on the surface changing block 14, and these devices are arranged side by side, but this is changed. For example, the reel device 82 and the liquid crystal display device 83 are provided side by side. Further, only a single reel device may be mounted, or a plurality of reel devices may be mounted. In addition, the liquid crystal display device that functions as an auxiliary effect device can be changed to another electrical display device such as a dot matrix, LED, electroluminescence (EL), or a fluorescent display tube.

  (O) It is good also as a structure which can divide | segment the door block 13 as a door member into two upper and lower members. For example, the lower door member including the operation unit 30 is defined as a lower door member, and the upper door member is defined as an upper door member.

  (P) In the gaming machine 10, the lower tray 51 is eliminated and only the upper tray 41 is provided. In this case, a large amount of game balls can be stored and held as the gaming machine 10 by increasing the capacity of the upper plate 41 and the payout passage behind it.

  (Q) The arrangement of the operation means represented by the start lever 33, the stop switches 35 to 37, etc. in the above embodiment is merely an example. For example, the start lever 33 may be arranged on the right side, or may be changed as appropriate, such as a button instead of the lever.

  (R) The ball-use type spinning machine 10 in the above embodiment does not necessarily have to be installed on Pachinko Island. In this case, the outer frame may not be a requirement, and the gaming machine main part 12 may be supported by a housing or the like. Further, the game ball as a game medium is not limited to a pachinko ball, and may be a metal ball other than a pachinko standard. Other than the metal sphere, for example, a ceramic sphere may be used.

  (S) The present invention can be embodied in a gaming machine other than a ball-cylinder spinning machine. For example, the characteristic configuration of the power supply device 154 is applied to a slot machine using game medals as game media. In general, a slot machine has a setting change function. By applying the present invention, an illegal setting change action is suppressed. In the case of a slot machine, it has a housing and a front door on the front side thereof, and the front surface is opened by the front door.

  Further, even in a pachinko machine, it is considered that a desired effect can be obtained by applying the present invention as long as it has a setting change function.

It is a perspective view showing the whole gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal open state of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view which shows the internal open state of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of a door block. It is a perspective view of a surface change block. It is a perspective view of a surface change block. It is a perspective view of a payout block. It is a perspective view of a payout block. It is a rear view of a payout block. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed control devices from the payout block. It is a figure which shows the structure of a power supply device. It is a disassembled perspective view of a power supply device. It is a disassembled perspective view of a power supply device. It is a disassembled perspective view of a setting key switch. It is a disassembled perspective view of a setting key switch. It is the figure which looked at the setting key switch periphery from the key insertion port side. It is a cross-sectional view around the pressing member and the setting key switch. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the electrical structure of a game machine. It is a cross-sectional view around another pressing member and a setting key switch.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Gaming machine, 13 ... Door block as front body of gaming machine, 15 ... Dispensing block as structure, 24 ... Transparent panel constituting picture display area, 33 ... Start lever as starting operation means, 35-37 ... Stop switch as stop operation means, 38... Bet switch as take-in start operation means, 41... Upper plate as storage section, 65... Take-in unit as take-in device, 101 to 103. Reel, 154... Power supply device as setting validation unit, 201... Power supply board as control board, 202... Board case, 206... Reset switch as setting operation member, 236. Projecting portion as locked portion, 240 ... Setting key switch as setting enabling device, 245a ... Key insertion port as operation portion, 48 ... locking portion, 290 ... pressing member as a pressing member.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine having a setting change function for variably setting an internal state relating to a game, the setting change of the internal state being performed in accordance with a predetermined setting operation,
A setting enabling device for enabling the setting operation by a predetermined enabling operation on the operation unit;
A gaming machine, wherein the setting validation device is displaceable to a first position where the validation operation is blocked and a second position where the validation operation is possible.

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