JP2008194349A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce manufacturing and development costs and shorten the time from applying power till having a state capable of playing a game in a game machine having a picture display device for displaying a display game and a performance control device for controlling the picture display device. <P>SOLUTION: The performance control device is divided into a first performance control device 33 used in common in a plurality of types of models, and a second performance control device 31 specific for a game machine. The first performance control device 33 has a RAM 33c for storing performance data transferred from the second performance control device 31, and can retain data stored during power-off by a backup means (a backup power supply 37b). Alternatively, the first performance control device 33 has a replacement determination means (the first performance control device 33) for determining the replacement of the second performance control device, newly receives performance data and stores them in the RAM 33c. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including an image display device that displays a display game, and an effect control device that controls the image display device.

Conventionally, in order to reduce environmental problems and reduce costs, the ROM that stores image data is placed on a sub-board that can be attached to and detached from the display control board, and the display can be replaced with a different model by replacing the sub board. There are special gaming machines.
In addition, there is a gaming machine in which image data is stored in a rewritable recording medium so as to cope with a model change by rewriting the image data on the recording medium (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-290521

However, to attach and detach sub-boards and rewrite image data on recording media, use special tools and equipment, or require skill in detaching. Compared with a simple connector connection, there is a problem that it takes much time and requires a technique. It is also conceivable that the production ROM board is housed in a board box so that it can be easily connected to the display control device via a connector or harness. However, connecting a connector or harness to the bus can reduce noise and security. This is not preferable because the bus becomes vulnerable to noise and fraud while the machine is in operation.
In addition, recent displays of pachinko machines are striking for the enlargement, high definition and movie display of liquid crystal displays. However, since the ROM capacity for display control has become enormous as a compensation, if the production ROM board is housed in a board box and connected with a harness or the like, the data transfer time is very long. There is a problem that it takes.
Conventionally, in order to shorten the waiting time, the data to be transferred is reduced, the data to be transferred is reduced, and the data is expanded and stored in the memory. However, when the power is turned on (inspection when a new stand is replaced in the hall) Data is transferred every time (when the power is turned on before business, power failure, etc.), so you have to wait for a long time until it is displayed.

  An object of the present invention is to reduce the manufacturing and development costs of a gaming machine and reduce the cost of manufacturing and development of the gaming machine with an image display device that displays a display game and an effect control device that controls the image display device. It is to shorten the waiting time until the game is ready.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention described in claim 1 is a gaming machine including an image display device that displays a display game, and an effect control device that controls the image display device.
The production control device
A first effect control device that has an arithmetic function and can be used in common with a plurality of types of gaming machines, and a second effect control device that is unique to each gaming machine, are connected separately so that data can be transmitted and received,
The second performance control device
An effect ROM for storing effect data related to display control of the image display device as compressed data,
The first effect control device includes:
A RAM for decompressing and storing the compressed data of the effect ROM transferred from the second effect control device;
Replacement determination means for determining whether or not the second effect control device has been replaced;
With
The RAM is configured so that the stored data is retained without being erased even when the power is shut off by the backup means,
When the replacement determination unit determines that the second effect control device has been replaced, the first effect control device newly receives the compressed data of the effect ROM, expands it, and stores it in the RAM It is characterized by that.

Here, for data transmission / reception, either the first effect control device or the second effect control device may be provided with a connector and the other may be connected, or both the first effect control device and the second effect control device. A connector may be provided in the connector, and the connectors may be directly connected to each other or may be connected via a harness.
The “backup means” is, for example, a backup power source that supplies power to the RAM even when the power is shut off, and may be incorporated in the first effect control device or outside the first effect control device. There may be. If the RAM for storing the effect data is a non-volatile memory, the RAM itself also serves as backup means.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the effect control device has an arithmetic function and can be commonly used in a plurality of types of gaming machines, and a second effect control device unique to each gaming machine, Are provided separately so that data can be transmitted and received, so that only the control device unique to the gaming machine can be replaced, and the manufacturing and development costs of the gaming machine can be reduced.
In addition, the first effect control device includes a RAM that expands and stores the compressed data of the effect ROM transferred from the second effect control device, and the RAM stores the data stored even when the power is shut off by the backup means. Since it is configured to be held without disappearing, it is possible to shorten the waiting time from when the gaming machine is turned on until the game becomes possible.
In addition, the first effect control device includes an exchange determination unit that determines whether or not the second effect control device has been replaced. When the replacement effect determination unit determines that the second effect control device has been replaced, Since the compressed data of the effect ROM that stores the effect data related to the display control of the image display device as compressed data is received from the effect control device and expanded and stored in the RAM, the second effect control device is replaced. When this happens, the contents of the RAM can be updated easily.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, comprising a game control device for controlling the progress of the game,
The effect control device controls the image display device based on a signal from the game control device,
The replacement determination means includes
When the power is turned on, the first effect control device receives the first identification information unique to the gaming machine received from the game control device, and the effect ROM backed up by the backup means and stored in the RAM. The second identification information unique to the gaming machine included in the data is compared.

Here, the “replacement determining means” may always determine when the power is turned on, or may determine that the power supply has been replaced when the power is turned on by operating a predetermined switch (button) or the like. Also good.
In addition, “when power is turned on” means at the time of inspection when a new stand is replaced in the hall, when power is turned on before the start of business, or when power is restored.

  According to the invention described in claim 2, when the power is turned on, the replacement determination means backs up the first identification information unique to the gaming machine received from the game control apparatus by the first effect control apparatus and the backup means. Since the second identification information unique to the gaming machine included in the data from the effect ROM stored in the RAM is compared, whether or not the second effect control device has been replaced without any special operation by the staff If the data is exchanged, the RAM data can be automatically rewritten.

Invention of Claim 3 is a gaming machine of Claim 1 or Claim 2, Comprising: The said 1st production control apparatus is
When the power is turned on, the first identification information unique to the gaming machine is received from the gaming control device, and the third identification information unique to the gaming machine is included in the data of the presentation ROM from the second presentation control device. Receive
The first identification information and the third identification information are compared, and if they are different, an error notification is made.

  Here, “error notification” means, for example, notifying the occurrence of an error by display or sound on the image display device, or transmitting it to a management device (hall computer) that manages the gaming machine.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the first effect control device is specific to the gaming machine included in the first identification information transmitted from the game control device and the data of the effect ROM when the power is turned on. Since the third identification information is compared and an error is notified if they are different from each other, the first production control device or the second production control device which has been mistakenly attached or the game control device or the second game board when the game board is replaced 2 Forget to replace the production control device.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the gaming machine according to the third aspect, wherein the error notification data is stored in a ROM of the first effect control device.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the data for error notification is stored in the ROM of the first effect control device, the second effect control device cannot be used (when normal data cannot be received). Error notification is possible.

A fifth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the first performance control device includes:
The effect data stored in the RAM is divided into a plurality of blocks, and the inspection of the effect data is performed by comparing the inspection data for each block received from the second effect control device with each block,
When there is the block having a different comparison result, the effect data of only the different block is received from the second effect control device, expanded, and overwritten in the RAM.

  Here, the “inspection” may be any method such as comparing a checksum or a specific address value with inspection data.

  According to the invention described in claim 5, the first effect control device divides the effect data stored in the RAM into a plurality of blocks, and the block of the effect data is received from the second effect control device. If there is a block with a different comparison result, the effect data of only the different block is received from the second effect control device, expanded, and overwritten in the RAM. Therefore, the data transfer time can be shortened compared to the case where all data is transferred and overwritten.

A sixth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be detachable from the main body frame. A game board, and the production control device controls electrical devices arranged on the game board,
The first effect control device is disposed on the main body frame, while the second effect control device is disposed on the game board,
The board of the second effect control device is divided into an effect data board having the effect ROM and an effect drive board having a drive function of the electrical device.

Here, the “game board” may be formed of a transparent synthetic resin so that the image of the rear image display device can be seen through the game board, or an opening is formed in the game board. You may comprise so that the image of a back image display apparatus can be visually recognized from an opening part.
The “electrical device” is, for example, an accessory device that is driven by a driving source such as a solenoid or a motor, a decoration device such as an LED, or a sensor.
In addition, the “second effect control device” includes an effect data board and an effect drive board accommodated in one case, and an effect data board and an effect drive board accommodated in separate cases, that is, two board cases. Including those provided.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the first effect control device is disposed on the main body frame and the second effect control device is disposed on the game board, only the game board is replaced by replacing the new model. In some cases, the first effect control device is left on the main body frame side and can be used even on a new game board, so that there is no waste and the cost of the entire gaming machine can be reduced.
Also, in the second effect control device exchanged together with the game board, the data storage part is rarely changed for each game board in hardware, whereas the part having the drive function is changed for each game board. There are many cases. Since the effect data board having the data storage function and the effect drive board having the drive function of the electrical equipment are divided and configured, only the drive board that is changed in hardware depending on the type of the game board can be changed or developed. Since it can, it becomes a very efficient structure.

The invention according to claim 7 is the gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the main body frame is provided with a back mechanism frame having a storage portion in which the image display device can be arranged behind the game board,
In the back mechanism frame, an opening is formed in the lower part of the storage part so that the second effect control device disposed on the gaming board faces the back of the gaming machine,
By disposing the first effect control device on the back surface of the back mechanism frame so that the connector portion of the first effect control device projects into the opening with the connection surface facing forward. The connector portion of the first effect control device and the connector portion of the second effect control device are connected in accordance with the mounting operation to the main body frame.

  According to the invention described in claim 7, the main frame is provided with the back mechanism frame in which the second effect control device disposed on the game board has an opening facing the back surface of the gaming machine, and the first effect control device is provided. Is disposed on the rear surface of the back mechanism frame so that the connecting surface protrudes forward in the opening, so that the first production control device can Since the connection between the connector part and the connector part of the second effect control device is performed, the connection of the connector part is completed simply by attaching the game board to the main body frame, so the work at the time of replacement of the game board is extremely efficient. It can be done well.

Invention of Claim 8 is a gaming machine of Claim 7, Comprising: The said game control apparatus is pivotally attached to the back surface of the said 2nd production | presentation control apparatus,
When the game board is attached to the main body frame, the game control device is tilted so as to be substantially orthogonal to the game board, and after the game board is attached, the game control device is substantially the same as the game board. By configuring the game control device so as to be parallel to each other, the required part on the rotating end side of the game control device is superposed on the first effect control device disposed on the back of the back mechanism frame,
The game control device is formed with a pressing projection on the conversion direction side when the game control device is converted to the standing state, and capable of pressing a required portion of the first effect control device according to the conversion operation. ,
The pressing of the pressing protrusions assists the connection between the connector portion of the first effect control device and the connector portion of the second effect control device.

  According to the invention described in claim 8, when the game control device is pivotally attached to the back of the second effect control device and the game board is mounted on the main body frame, the game control device is connected to the game board. The game control device is configured to be superposed by being tilted so as to be substantially orthogonal and, after being mounted, by standing up so as to be substantially parallel to each other, the game control device includes the connector portion of the first effect control device and the second effect. Since the pressing protrusion that assists the connection with the connector part of the control device is formed, it becomes possible to ensure the connection of the connector part by changing the state of the game control device, and the connection failure of the connector part even without the work related to the separate connection Occurrence of problems due to In other words, by sandwiching the part where the connector part of the first effect control device is formed between the part where the connector part of the second effect control device is formed and the pressing protrusion formed on the game control device, Connection assistance is performed, and a reliable connection can be achieved.

According to the present invention, the first effect control device includes the RAM for storing the compressed data of the effect ROM transferred from the second effect control device and storing the RAM when the power is shut off by the backup means. Since the stored data is held without being erased, it is possible to shorten the waiting time from when the gaming machine is turned on until the game becomes possible.
In addition, the first effect control device includes an exchange determination unit that determines whether or not the second effect control device has been replaced. When the replacement effect determination unit determines that the second effect control device has been replaced, Since the compressed data of the effect ROM that stores the effect data related to the display control of the image display device as compressed data is received from the effect control device and expanded and stored in the RAM, the second effect control device is replaced. When this happens, the contents of the RAM can be updated easily.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a machine frame 110 configured in a rectangular frame shape, and the front side of the machine frame 110 is directed forward with respect to the machine frame 110. A rectangular frame-shaped front frame 120 is pivotally attached so as to be rotatable in a door shape. The machine frame 110 having a rectangular frame shape is made of metal on one side on the left side when viewed from the back side, and is made of wood on the other side. Thus, the thickness on the left side when viewed from the back side can be reduced while maintaining the strength, and the back mechanism frame 160 including the large display unit 170 can be disposed as will be described later.

  The front frame 120 is a front frame main body 130 serving as a base for mounting various members and the like provided in the front frame 120, and a clear pivotally supported on the front frame side with respect to the front frame main body 130. The member holding frame 140, the firing operation unit 150 attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front surface of the front frame body 130, and a pivotally supported on the back side of the front frame body 130 so as to be rotatable. And a back mechanism frame 160 provided with.

  The front frame main body 130 is configured in a substantially rectangular plate shape that just covers the front side of the machine frame 110 having a rectangular frame shape, and accommodates a game board 1 described later in a portion extending from the center to the upper end portion. A rectangular opening 131 is formed for this purpose. The front surface of the game board 1 accommodated in the front frame main body 130 faces the front side from the opening 131 of the front frame main body 130. That is, the game board 1 is attached to the front frame 120 by being fitted into the front frame main body 130.

  Further, in the opening 131 in which the game board 1 of the front frame main body 130 is fitted, that is, in a portion extending from slightly lower to the upper end than the center of the front frame main body 130, as shown in FIG. A clear member holding frame 140 is arranged so as to cover the front side, and is provided on the front surface of the game board 1 between the front surface of the game board 1 and the glass plate 141 as a clear member fitted in the clear member holding frame 140. A portion surrounded by the gaming area partition wall 9 is a gaming area 1a in which a gaming ball is launched and flows down.

  Also, one side of the clear member holding frame 140 (the left side as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 100) is pivotally supported by one side of the front frame main body 130 so as to be door-shaped. The front side of the game area 1 a on the front side of the game board 1 can be opened by opening the clear member holding frame 140. The clear member holding frame 140 has a space that forms a game area 1a in which a game ball can flow down between the game board 1 fitted in the opening 131 so that the opening 131 of the front frame body 130 is substantially closed. And a double glass plate 141 is fixed. In the clear member holding frame 140, at least a part of the game area 1 a on the front side of the game board 1 can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 100 through the glass plate 141. Further, a lamp 58 serving as a frame decoration device 57, an LED, and a speaker for outputting sound are provided around a portion of the front surface of the clear member holding frame 140 where the glass plate 141 is fixed and the gaming area 1a can be visually recognized. , 58 and the like.

  In addition, a key hole 143 that forms a part of the locking device is formed on the front surface of the right end portion when viewed from the front surface side that is the open end side of the clear member holding frame 140 that is pivotally attached to the front frame body 130. . The keyhole 143 is a part of the locking device of the front frame body 130 and also a part of the locking device of the clear member holding frame 140. When the key is inserted into the keyhole 143 and turned to one side (for example, counterclockwise) The front frame main body 130 is unlocked, and when it is turned to the other side (for example, clockwise), the clear member holding frame 140 is unlocked.

  A firing operation unit 150 is attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front side of the front frame body 130. The firing operation unit 150 has a left and right side part, which is one side part of the left and right side parts, pivotally attached to the front frame main body 130, and can be opened and closed by rotating in the left and right direction, and a lower panel 152 below the opening and closing panel 151. It consists of. The open / close panel 151 has an upper plate 153 that stores the discharged game balls and sends the game balls to a launching device 60 (shown in FIG. 18) that launches the game balls. An effect button 59 (shown in FIG. 18) that can be operated by the player is provided around the upper plate 153. The lower panel 152 on the lower side of the opening / closing panel 151 performs a lower ball 154 and an ashtray 155 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 153, and a game ball launch operation toward the game area 1a. In addition, an operation handle 156 for adjusting the firing force when the game ball is launched in the game area 1a, a speaker 58 for outputting sound, and the like are provided.

  In addition, a back mechanism that covers the back side of the front frame main body 130 on the back side of the front frame main body 130 and extends from the upper end of the opening 131 into which the game board 1 is fitted to a position slightly below the center. A frame 160 is arranged. The left end portion of the front surface of the back mechanism frame 160 is the back surface of the front frame main body 130 and is pivotally supported on the right side portion when viewed from the back surface side of the gaming machine 100 so that it can be opened and closed like a door. By opening the back mechanism frame 160, the upper part on the back side of the game board 1 can be opened. The connecting portion between the back mechanism frame 160 and the front frame body 130 is detachable, and the front frame body 130 and the back mechanism frame 160 can be replaced or maintained in units.

  In addition, the front frame main body 130 is provided with a structure for attaching each member to the attachment position of each member. For example, a reinforcing rib is formed so as to surround the attached member, A boss or the like for attaching the member is formed.

  3 to 7, the back mechanism frame 160 includes a back mechanism frame main body 161 and a guide unit 162 for guiding a display unit 170 as an image display device that displays an image. In addition, a first effect control device 33 that controls the display unit 170, a discharge device 190 that discharges prize balls and the like, and a storage tank 192 that supplies game balls to the discharge device 190 are provided.

  As described above, the left end when viewed from the front of the back mechanism frame 160 is pivotally supported on the back side of the front frame main body 130 and on the right side when viewed from the back side of the gaming machine 100. From the state where the opening 131 formed in the front frame main body 130 and into which the game board 1 is fitted is covered from the back side and faces the back side of the game board 1, the back side of the game board 1 is rotated rearwardly like a door. It can be rotated between a state where the side is opened. That is, the display unit 170 is disposed in the back mechanism frame 160, and the display unit 170 is disposed at the rear position of the game board 1 with the display unit 170 disposed on the front frame 120 side via the back mechanism frame 160. Will be. A portion of the back mechanism frame main body 161 that is arranged in parallel with the game board 1 and that covers the back side of the game board 1 is a rear surface portion 161a.

  The back mechanism frame main body 161 has a predetermined thickness, and various mechanisms are attached to the front and rear surfaces of the back mechanism frame main body 161. On the front surface of the back mechanism frame main body 161, a cylindrical attachment having a closed rear side for accommodating a compression coil spring (not shown) as an urging member that constitutes a display unit urging means for urging the display unit 170 forward. Reinforcement ribs for reinforcing the force member storage portions 181 and 181 (only the back side is shown) and the back mechanism frame main body 161 are formed. Further, as will be described later, on the back surface of the rear surface portion 161a of the back mechanism frame main body 161, there are fronts such as a first effect control device disposition portion 165, a connection recess portion 183, a flow path formation recess portion 184, and a discharge device disposition recess portion 185 A concave portion that is recessed and opened rearward is formed, and a part of the front surface of the back mechanism frame main body 161 is formed by the back surface of these concave portions. Further, a peripheral wall 187 is formed around the front surface of the back mechanism frame main body 161 so as to extend to the front side except for a part of the top and bottom, and the entire front surface side of the back mechanism frame main body 161 is a concave portion. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 3, U-shaped guide portions 162 and 162 are attached to the front side of the back mechanism frame main body 161 so that the left and right side surfaces extend to the front side. The rear surface portion 161a, the peripheral wall 187, and the guide portions 162 and 162 have a substantially rectangular concave chamber-shaped space that has a predetermined depth and opens to the front side (the side facing the back side of the game board 1) (at least on the back side and the left and right sides). A space surrounded by the side surface is formed, and this space becomes a display unit storage portion 168 that stores the display unit 170. That is, the guide portions 162 and 162 are provided at the left and right end portions of the rear surface portion 161 a of the back mechanism frame main body 161, and form the side surface portion of the display unit storage portion 168 together with the peripheral wall 187.

  In the display unit storage portion 168 formed in this way, the display unit 170 is disposed so that the image display surface 171 is on the front side (open side), and the back mechanism frame 160 is placed on the back surface of the game board 1. By arranging so as to face, the image display surface 171 of the display unit 170 faces the back side of the game board 1.

  The display unit 170 includes a metal display unit case 174 formed in a rectangular box shape (frame shape) whose front side is open, and a liquid crystal display panel 175 (liquid crystal display) accommodated in the rectangular box-shaped display unit case 174. 55, including a backlight 56). The front surface of the liquid crystal display panel 175 having the image display surface 171 is exposed from the front surface side of the display unit case 174.

  Guided portions (not shown) are provided on the upper and lower side portions of the display unit case 174 at the four positions including the left end portion and the right end portion. The guided portion is formed by fixing a guided member made of a material having a low coefficient of friction (for example, polyacetal, metal) to the upper and lower portions (upper left and right ends of the upper and lower surfaces) of the display unit case 174. In addition, the guided portion provided on the lower surface of the display unit 170 includes a roller having a rotating shaft along the left-right direction as a sliding body at a lower portion thereof. The display unit storage portion 168 is formed with a groove-shaped guide portion (not shown) extending in the front-rear direction at a position corresponding to the guided portion, and the display unit 170 is located in the display unit storage portion 168. It will be arranged to move back and forth freely. In addition, a guided portion or a rotatable roller made of a material having a low friction coefficient comes into contact with the guide portion, so that the frictional resistance between the guided portion and the guide portion is reduced, and the display unit 170 is made smooth. It can be moved back and forth.

  The wiring for connecting the liquid crystal display panel 175 housed in the display unit case 174 and the first effect control device 33 arranged on the back side of the back mechanism frame 160 is passed through the back surface of the display unit case 174. A wiring opening (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed. The wiring opening is formed corresponding to the position of the connector portion provided on the back side of the liquid crystal display panel 175. When the liquid crystal display panel 175 is housed in the display unit case 174, the wiring opening is connected to the connector portion. Is exposed. The position where the wiring opening is formed corresponds to the first effect control device arrangement portion 165 formed in the rear surface portion 161a when the display unit 170 is stored in the display unit storage portion 168. In addition, a wiring opening through which the wiring is inserted correspondingly is formed in the first effect control device arrangement portion 165.

  The liquid crystal display panel 175 has a rectangular plate shape and is just large enough to fit in the display unit case 174. The liquid crystal display panel 175 includes a liquid crystal display 55 and a backlight 56, and is arranged so that the image display surface 171 of the liquid crystal display 55 faces the front side.

  The area of the image display surface 171 of the liquid crystal display 55 is an area that can cover most of the game board 1 fitted in the opening 131 formed in the front frame body 130 from the back side, which will be described later. It is wider than the visual recognition opening 87 through which the rear can be seen through the game board main body 1b formed on the game board back surface constituting member 80. That is, the area of the image display surface 171 is larger than at least the visual recognition opening 87 formed in the game board back surface constituting member 80, and even if the size of the visual recognition opening 87 formed in the game board back surface constituting member 80 changes, It can be supported. As described above, the image display surface 171 of the liquid crystal display 55 covers the back side of the game board 1 widely, so that various game contents of the gaming machine 100 can be changed by replacing the game board 1. It corresponds to the game board 1.

  Further, since the area of the image display surface 171 is larger than the visual recognition opening 87 formed in the game board back surface constituting member 80, the liquid crystal display 55 is an area exposed from the visual recognition opening 87 formed in the game board back surface constituting member 80. The first effect control device 33 controls so that a predetermined image is displayed. Initial information on the size and position of the visual recognition opening 87 formed on the game board back surface constituting member 80 of the game board 1 for determining the image display area and information on the image of the variable display game are the effect data of the second effect control device 31. Although stored in the board 32, the second effect control device 31 is attached to the game board 1, and the second effect control device 31 is exchanged together with the game board 1. Therefore, with the replacement of the game board 1, for example, the image display area corresponding to the previous game board can be changed to the image display area corresponding to the new game board 1.

  Further, the vertical width and the horizontal width of the display unit storage portion 168 are larger than the vertical width and the horizontal width of the display unit 170, and a space is provided around the display unit 170. As a result, the display unit 170 can be easily moved in the front-rear direction, and the display unit 170 can be slightly tilted in the display unit storage portion 168 (non-parallel to the left-right direction of the game board 1). It becomes possible. In addition, since the guided portion is housed in the guide portion that is a groove-shaped recess, the guided portion is not dropped from the guide portion even when the display unit 170 is in a non-parallel state.

  Further, the display unit 170 is urged forward by a display unit urging means including a compression coil spring, and the display mechanism 170 is opened or the game board 1 is placed in the front frame 120. In the state where it is removed from, it is arranged at the frontmost position of the front and rear movement range.

  In the state where the game board 1 is mounted and the back mechanism frame 160 is closed, the pressing portions 83, 83,... It is located behind the foremost position in the moving range in the front-rear direction. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the pressing member 83 b at the rear end of the pressing portion 83 is in close contact with the front surface of the display unit 170, and the display unit 170 is viewed from the back surface of the base board 81 of the game board back surface constituting member 80. .. Are arranged at positions separated rearward by the protruding width of the pressing portions 83, 83,. With the above configuration, the display unit 170 including the liquid crystal display 55 is held by the back mechanism frame 160 so as to be movable back and forth.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 7, 11, and 12, the first effect control device arrangement, which is a substantially rectangular recess that is recessed forward and opened rearward, is provided on the back surface (back surface) of the rear surface portion 161 a of the back mechanism frame 160. An installation portion 165 is formed, and the first effect control device 33 is disposed here. This first effect control device 33 is an effect control board 33k provided with a CPU or the like housed in a box 33a, and a display control device that controls the display of the liquid crystal display 55 in the display unit 170 constituting the image display device. It is what makes. As shown in FIG. 4, when the game control device 30 is erected, a part thereof is overlapped and arranged on the back side of the lower portion of the box 33a that houses the effect control board 33k. This portion is formed thinner by the thickness. In addition, a latch receiving portion 33p and a lock piece 33q for maintaining the game control device 30 in an upright state are formed in a portion where the game control device 30 is superposed and arranged as described later.

  Connector portions 33n, 33n,... Provided on the effect control board 33k are exposed to the outside on the back side of the first effect control device 33 facing the back side of the gaming machine 100. The first effect control device 33 can be connected to other devices by the connector portions 33n, 33n,... Exposed to the outside. Further, the connector portions 33s and 33s provided on the effect control board 33k are also exposed to the outside on the front surface of the first effect control device 33 facing the rear surface portion 161a of the back mechanism frame 160. The connector portions 33 s and 33 s exposed to the outside are for wiring that communicates with the display unit storage portion 168 formed on the back surface of the rear surface portion 161 a where the first effect control device disposition portion 165 is formed. Wiring from the liquid crystal display panel 175 (the liquid crystal display 55, the backlight 56) is connected through the opening. Thus, the first effect control device 33 and the liquid crystal display panel 175 are connected.

  In addition, the vertical width of the box 33a in which the first effect control device 33 is accommodated is wider than the vertical width of the first effect control device disposition portion 165, and the box 33a is accommodated in the first effect control device disposition portion 165. The lower portion of the box 33a extends to an opening 163 formed below the first effect control device arrangement portion 165. That is, the lower portion of the first effect control device 33 is a protruding portion that extends to the opening 163. And as shown in FIG. 3, the connector part 33m is exposed to the outer side of the box 33a from the part which is the front side of the 1st effect control apparatus 33, and is extended to the opening part 163. As shown in FIG.

  As will be described later, a second effect control device 31 having an effect data board 32 as shown in FIGS. 10 and 15 is attached to the back surface of the game board 1, and is the back surface of the second effect control device 31. The connector portion 32f of the effect data board 32 is exposed to the outside at a portion located below the first effect control device arrangement portion 165 to which the first effect control device 33 is attached. And the connector part 32f of this production data board 32 and the connector part 33m of the 1st production control apparatus 33 are arranged so as to oppose each other, and the production data board 32 and the first production control apparatus 33 can be directly connected. ing. Further, cylindrical fitting convex portions 33t and 33t projecting forward are formed at both ends of the connection surface of the connector portion 33m with the connector portion 32f. The fitting convex portions 33t and 33t can be fitted into fitting concave portions 32g and 32g formed at both ends of the connection surface of the connector portion 32f with the connector portion 33m, whereby both the connector portions 33m and 32f are fitted. Are connected correctly.

  In addition, engagement receiving portions 33r and 33r having a rectangular opening penetrating in the front-rear direction are formed at the lower end portion of the first effect control device 33. Engagement portions 71p and 71p formed on the back surface side of the second effect control device 31 are engaged with the engagement receiving portions 33r and 33r, and the first effect control device 33 and the second effect control device 33 are engaged. The control device 31 can be reliably connected. In addition, an audio volume 33g for adjusting the volume is provided on the upper rear surface of the first effect control device 33 so as to be operable from the outside.

  Furthermore, the latch receiving part 33p which latches the plate-shaped latching | locking part 92 formed in the game control apparatus 30 mentioned later is formed in the back surface of the 1st effect control apparatus 33. As shown in FIG. The latch receiving portion 33p is located at a portion where the latch portion 92 is located when the game control device 30 is arranged at a predetermined position, and extends vertically rearward from the back surface of the box 33a and has a tip portion on the right side. It is formed in a substantially L shape bent at a right angle to the right, and restricts the rearward movement of the locking portion 92. A lock piece 33q is formed on the back surface of the box 33a to engage with a lock receiving projection 94 formed on the game control device 30 to be described later and restrict upward movement. The lock piece 33q is a plate-like member that is continuous with the box 33a only in the upper part by cutting a part of the box 33a into a U shape, and can be elastically deformed back and forth. Further, the plate-like lock piece 33q is bent rearward at the center along the vertical direction, and the lower end portion protrudes rearward (outward direction of the box 33a). In addition, the restriction | limiting of the movement of the game control apparatus 30 by these latching receiving parts 33p and the lock piece 33q is mentioned later.

  From the above, the display control device (first effect control) that performs display control of the image display device (display unit 170) based on the signal from the game control device 30 on the back of the back mechanism frame 160 and at the edge of the opening 163. Device 33) is provided, and the lock piece 33q is provided on the case member (box 33a) of the display control device.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, on the right side of the first effect control device arrangement portion 165 as viewed from the rear surface side of the rear mechanism frame 160 on the back surface of the rear surface portion 161 a, the first effect control device 33 and A connection recess 183 is formed to store wiring for connecting other devices.

  The upper half of the connection recess 183 is covered by the cover member 204, and the lower half is covered by the game control device 30. Thus, by storing the wiring in the connection recess 183 and covering and closing the opening of the connection recess 183 with the cover member 204 and the game control device 30, the wiring is prevented from being exposed and scattered. can do.

  A storage tank 192 for temporarily storing game balls supplied from a supply device provided in an island facility (not shown) on which the gaming machine 100 is installed and supplying it to the discharge device 190 is attached to the upper surface of the back mechanism frame main body 161. It is like that.

  The bottom surface of the storage tank 192 has a slope that descends toward the rear of the back mechanism frame main body 161 and that moves downward to the left when viewed from the back side of the back mechanism frame main body 161. On the bottom surface of the tank 192, a discharge port (not shown) for discharging the game balls in the storage tank 192 to the outside is formed.

  The discharge port of the storage tank 192 is located on the back surface of the rear surface portion 161a, and a discharge flow channel that forms a discharge flow channel communicating with the discharge port is formed in the flow channel forming recess 184 formed on the back surface of the rear surface portion 161a. Forming members 195 and 196 are attached. This lead-out flow path is formed so as to guide the game ball discharged from the discharge port to the right end portion of the back mechanism frame 160 and to guide it further downward at the right end portion of the back mechanism frame 160. The end is connected to a discharge device 190 provided on the back surface of the back mechanism frame 160. In addition, a board external output terminal 206 (shown in FIG. 7) is provided adjacent to the storage tank 192 for connection with a device outside the gaming machine (management device).

  The discharge device 190 is attached to a discharge device disposition recess 185 formed at the approximate center in the vertical direction at the right end portion of the back mechanism frame body 161 viewed from the back side. The discharge device 190 has an inlet for receiving a game ball connected to the outlet channel at the upper part and a discharge port for discharging the game ball connected to the lower channel at the lower part, and the discharge launch control device 34 controls the game. By operating the discharge device 190 under the control of the device 30, a predetermined number of game balls are discharged to the lower flow path.

  The lower flow path connected to the discharge port of the discharge device 190 is formed by the lower flow path forming member 197 attached along the right end as viewed from the back surface side of the back mechanism frame 160 and is discharged from the discharge device 190. The game ball is guided downward. The downstream end of the lower flow path communicates with an upper plate 153 formed on the front surface of the firing operation unit 150 so that a predetermined number of game balls discharged from the discharge device 190 are discharged from the upper plate 153. It has become. Note that the game balls are always waiting in the outlet channel from the outlet of the storage tank 192 to the outlet device 190, and the game balls in the outlet channel are discharged by the outlet device 190. Along with this, a game ball flows from the storage tank 192 into the flow path.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 8 to 10, the gaming board 1 fitted into the opening 131 of the front frame body 130 includes a gaming board body 1 b and a gaming board back surface constituting member 80 arranged on the back side of the gaming board body 1 b. With. The game board main body 1b is made of a transparent synthetic resin (for example, polycarbonate or acrylic), and has a first game area 1a surrounded by a game area partition wall 9 on the front surface, and fires into the first game area 1a. A game ball (hit ball; game medium) is fired from the device 60 to play a game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, game area partition members 8, 8,... Having game area partition walls 9 that partition the first game area 1a are attached to the front side of the game board main body 1b. The game area partition members 8, 8,... Have a predetermined thickness and are arranged at the four corners of the front surface of the game board main body 1b to partition the first game area 1a. The arranged side surface forms a game area partition wall 9 that partitions the first game area 1a. Moreover, the game area partition members 8, 8,... Are made of an opaque material so that the inside of the gaming machine 100 cannot be seen from other than the first game area 1a.

  Further, in the game area partition members 8, 8,... Arranged at the four corners of the game board main body 1b, engagement recesses 8b that allow the game board 1 to be attached to and detached from the opening 131 formed in the front frame main body 130. A fixed recess 8c is formed. The game area partition members 8 and 8 on the upper left and right sides as viewed from the front side are formed with engagement recesses 8b in which the engagement members 132 and 132 provided on the front frame body 130 can be engaged. The game area partition members 8 and 8 located on the upper right and lower sides as viewed from the front side of each of the above are formed with fixing recesses 8c into which the fixing portions 133 and 133 provided on the front frame body 130 can be engaged. Then, the engagement recesses 8b and 8b are engaged with the engagement members 132 and 132 from the front side with respect to the opening 131 formed in the front frame main body 130, and the other end portion is rearward with the engagement portion as an axis. The game board 1 is fixed to the front frame main body 130 by being rotated and moved into the opening 131 and engaging the fixing portions 133 and 133 with the fixing recesses 8c and 8c.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the game board back surface constituting member 80 provided on the back side of the game board main body 1b has a rectangular shape along the periphery of the game board main body 1b, and is opaque or translucent. Made of a synthetic resin (for example, polycarbonate or ABS). In the game board back surface constituting member 80, a substantially central portion of the base board 81 arranged along the back surface of the game board main body 1b overlaps with most of the first game area 1a formed in the game board main body 1b. A substantially rectangular viewing opening 87 is formed.

  In addition, a display area partition wall 82 is formed on the back side of the base board 81 so as to protrude rearward along the left and right sides and the lower side of the visual recognition opening 87. On the upper side, an effect member is provided. A rendering device 25 that forms part of the device 54 is arranged, thereby forming a cylindrical space along the front-rear direction. The display area partition wall 82 and the rendering device 25 are arranged so as to be close to (not in contact with) an image display surface 171 of a display unit 170 described later arranged behind the game board 1. A display area such as a display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game is partitioned. That is, in the image display surface 171 of the display unit 170, the display area partition wall 82 formed along the periphery of the viewing opening 87 and the area surrounded by the effect device 25 can be viewed from the front side of the game board 1. It becomes a region (viewing region). Further, the display area partition wall 82 forms a side wall that forms a side wall of the space between the game board 1 and the display unit 170. As a result, the image of the display unit 170 is displayed over most of the first game area 1a. Further, as will be described later, a part of the area surrounded by the display area partition wall 82 and the rendering device 25 on the back side of the game board main body 1b is a second game area 20 in which a game ball can flow down.

  From the above, the image display device (display unit 170) is provided on the main body frame (front frame 120) on the rear side of the game board 1, and the display game is visually recognized from the display area formed on the game board 1. It will be configured to be able to.

  As described above, since the area of the image display surface 171 is larger than the visual recognition opening 87 formed in the game board back surface constituent member 80, it is in an area exposed from the visual recognition opening 87 formed in the game board back surface structural member 80. It is controlled by the first effect control device 33 so that a predetermined image is displayed. Further, the left and right display area partition walls 82 are semi-transparent so that the inside of the gaming machine 100 cannot be seen through the display area partition walls 82, so that the outside of the display area partition walls 82 is concealed from the front. It is configured. In addition, the lower display area partition wall 82 is colored and opaque so that the inside of the gaming machine 100 cannot be seen. In addition, the rendering device 25 that partitions the upper end portion of the visual recognition opening 87 is also made of an opaque material so that the inside of the gaming machine 100 (for example, the drive source or wiring of the variable winning device) cannot be seen. Further, on the front side of the rendering device 25, for example, a decorative board on which a model name, a decorative design, and the like are drawn is arranged so that the rendering device 25 cannot be seen from the front side of the game board 1. That is, an area that is an outer peripheral portion of the visual recognition opening 87 surrounded by the display area partition wall 82 and the rendering device 25 is hidden from the front side of the game board 1, and this area becomes a concealment area.

  The effect device 25 is provided with an effect member and a drive device for driving the effect member, and the effect member appears in the visual recognition opening 87 in accordance with the progress of the game. It is. That is, the effect member is normally housed inside the effect device 25 and is hidden so that it cannot be seen by the player. From this state, the effect member is driven by the drive device and appears in the visual opening 87. It is designed to be performed by making it visible to the player. The effect device 25 is a part of the game board decoration device 54, and is controlled by the first effect control device 33 via the driver board 35 of the second effect control device 31, as shown in FIG. It is supposed to be.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, on the back surface of the base board 81, pressing portions 83, 83,... Projecting rearward are formed vertically at positions adjacent to the left and right end portions. The pressing portions 83, 83,... Are in contact with the front surface of the display unit 170 disposed on the back side of the game board 1 (the front surface of the display unit case 174 that forms the outer frame of the display unit 170). It has become. Since the display unit 170 is urged forward by the display unit urging means (compression coil spring 182), the pressing units 83, 83,... And the display unit 170 are held in close contact with each other. .

  Further, the pressing portions 83, 83,... Have a predetermined front-rear width, and the gaming board 1 and the display unit 170 have a predetermined width when the pressing portions 83, 83,. It is arranged in parallel with an interval, and a space is formed between them. The front-rear width of the pressing portions 83, 83,... Is slightly wider than the front-rear width of the display area partition wall 82, and the pressing portions 83, 83,. The display area partition wall 82 is arranged at a position close to the image display surface 171.

  As described above, since the display unit 170 is arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 100 with a predetermined interval with respect to the game board 1, the distance between the display unit 170 and the player can be secured and a sense of depth can be obtained. In addition, even when a large display unit 170 is used, the player can easily view the structure. Further, it is possible to prevent the display on the image display surface 171 from being difficult to see due to external light entering from the game board side.

  Further, the pressing parts 83, 83,... Are a base part 83a formed on the base board 81, and a pressing member 83b made of a material having a low friction coefficient (for example, polyacetal, metal) attached to the rear end part of the base part 83a with a screw. And have. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the base 83a of the pressing portions 83, 83 located on the right side when viewed from the back side of the base board 81 is rotated about an axis along the vertical direction in addition to the pressing member 83b. A possible roller 83c can be attached to a corner located outside.

  Since the pressing portions 83, 83, etc. that contact the front surface of the display unit 170 have such a configuration, the pressing portions 83, 83,. It can be moved to any position.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the first game area 1a formed on the front side of the game board main body 1b constituting the game board 1, the game board 1 is generally used as a game apparatus for guiding the decoration of the game board 1 and the game balls to flow down. A starting gate 6, a starting winning opening 10, an ordinary variable winning device 3, and a special variable winning device 4 are provided. Further, as game devices, the general winning opening 2, 2 provided in the general winning opening forming members 14, 14, the hitting direction changing members 11, 11 called windmills, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), the flow direction regulating device 7, There are provided an out port 5 for collecting game balls that have not won a prize or the like, a game board decoration device 54 (shown in FIG. 18) such as a lamp / LED, and the like. Further, a second game area 20 (to be described later) through which a game ball can flow down is provided on the back side of the game board main body 1b, and an introduction port to the second game area 20 is provided in the first game area 1a as a gaming device. The warp inlets 12 and 12 and the outlet 13 from the second game area 20 are provided.

  The normal start gate 6 is a gate through which a game ball can pass up and down, and a gate sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided therein. The start condition for the normal variation display game is established based on the detection of the game ball by the gate sensor. In addition, the usual figure change display game is displayed on a not-shown usual figure change display provided on the front side of the game board 1. Further, on the front side of the game board 1, there is provided a not-illustrated ordinary start memory display for displaying the number of unprocessed first ordinary figure variation display games by blinking LEDs.

  The start winning opening 10 and the normal variation winning apparatus 3 are located below the first game area 1a, and a start opening sensor 50 (shown in FIG. 18) for detecting the inflow of game balls is provided therein. The start winning opening 10 and the normal variation winning apparatus 3 are special figure start winning openings, and the start condition of the special figure changing display game is established based on the detection of the game ball by the start opening sensor 50. ing. The special figure fluctuation display game is displayed on a special figure fluctuation display (not shown) provided on the front side of the game board 1. Further, on the front side of the game board 1, a special figure start memory display (not shown) for displaying the number of unprocessed special figure variation display games by blinking LEDs is provided.

  The normal variation winning device 3 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 3a, 3a, and is disposed below the start winning opening 10, and the opening / closing members 3a, 3a are in a closed state in which a game ball cannot normally flow (game). However, if the result of the normal fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode (for example, “7”), it becomes a normal hit and the normal fluctuation A state in which the open / close members 3a, 3a of the winning device 3 are opened in a reverse “C” shape for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) and the game balls are likely to flow into the normal variation winning device 3 (a state advantageous to the player) ) To be changed. This facilitates the start of the special figure variation display game.

  The special figure variation display game is executed by a special figure fluctuation display device provided in the first game area 1a. A display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game executed here is displayed on the display unit 170. It is displayed on the image display surface 171. The display area of the display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game is an area partitioned by a display area partition wall 82 formed on the game board back surface constituting member 80 constituting the game board 1 as described later. Through the game board main body 1b made of a transparent material, the image display surface 171 of the display unit 170 disposed on the back side is an area that can be visually recognized. It should be noted that the game machine 100 may not be provided with the special figure fluctuation display, and the special figure fluctuation display game may be executed only by the display unit 170. And, as a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display form of the special figure fluctuation display becomes a special result form (for example, “7”), it becomes a big hit and a special gaming state (so-called big hit state) Become. Corresponding to this, the display mode of the display game on the image display surface 171 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers of the flat eyes such as “7, 7, 7”).

  The special variable winning device 4 is provided with a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door 4a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. By converting the winning opening from the closed state to the opened state, the inflow of game balls into the large winning opening is facilitated. The open / close door 4a is driven by a solenoid (large winning opening SOL53, shown in FIG. 18). In addition, a special winning opening sensor (count sensor 51, shown in FIG. 18) for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is arranged inside the special winning opening (winning area).

  The general prize opening forming members 14 and 14 are arranged along the game area partition wall 9 located at the lower part of the first game area 1a, and the general prize opening 2 and 2 are formed on the front side. Further, a general winning opening sensor 52 (shown in FIG. 18) for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning openings 2 and 2 is disposed in the general winning openings 2 and 2. In addition, the general prize opening forming members 14 and 14 are decorated with a game-related decoration and are opaque, and are provided with LEDs and the like, and a part of the game board decoration device 54 for decorating the game board 1 is provided. There is no.

  The game balls that are driven into the first game area 1a by starting the game are the general winning ports 2, 2, the special drawing starting winning port (starting winning port 10, ordinary variable winning device 3), the big winning port. When a prize is won in any of the winning openings such as (special variable winning apparatus 4), a predetermined number of game balls corresponding to each winning opening are controlled by a discharge launch control device 34 (discharge launch control board) described later. Thus, the discharge device 190 discharges (dispenses) to the storage tray.

  Further, the flow-down direction regulating device 7 is attached so as to protrude from the front surface of the game board main body 1b that becomes the first game area 1a. This flow direction regulating device 7 is a member made of a material having translucency, and is formed in a substantially U shape from an armor portion 7a and guide portions 7b, 7b connected to both ends thereof, and a U-shaped opening portion. Is arranged in the central part of the first game area 1a so as to face downward, and divides the central part of the first game area 1a. As a result, the game balls launched into the first game area 1a and flowing down are distributed to the left and right of the first game area 1a, so that the visibility of the image display surface 171 in the central portion of the first game area 1a is maintained. It has become.

  The armor portion 7a of the flow direction restriction device 7 has an arc shape that is arranged on the upper side and protrudes upward with respect to the central portion of the first game area 1a, and its upper surface is lowered from the center to the left and right. It is considered as an inclined surface. Since the upper surface is arcuate in this way, the game balls that are launched above the first game area 1a and flow down can be distributed to the left and right along the inclination.

  In addition, the guide portions 7b and 7b continuous to the end portion of the armor portion 7a are arranged on the left and right with respect to the central portion of the first game area 1a and extend downward. The guide portions 7b and 7b are for guiding the game balls distributed left and right by the armor portion 7a downward so as not to return to the central portion. In addition, warp inlets 12 and 12 that serve as inlets to the warp flow paths 24a and 24a are provided at the lower ends of the guide portions 7b and 7b, respectively, outside the flow direction regulating device 7 (the guide region 7b and the game area partition wall that faces the guide portion 7b). 9 is formed so as to be able to receive a game ball flowing down. Further, a warp hole penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in a portion of the game board main body 1b where the warp inlets 12 and 12 are arranged, and game balls flowing from the warp inlets 12 and 12 are placed on the back side of the game board main body 1b. It is possible to be guided to the formed second game area 20 described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, a stage member 21 as a gaming device is arranged in a region surrounded by a display region partition wall 82 on the back side of the game board main body 1b. The stage member 21 is a plate-like member made of a light-transmitting material, and the left and right end portions are arranged close to the inner peripheral surface of the display region partition wall 82, and the rear end portion is a display region partition wall. The front and rear positions are equal to the rear end portion of 82. That is, the stage member 21 divides the cylindrical space along the front-rear direction formed by the display area partition wall 82 vertically. Then, the display unit 170 is arranged on the back side of the game board 1, so that the second game area 20 which is a space surrounded by the display unit 170, the display area partition wall 82, and the stage member 21 is formed on the game board main body 1b. It is formed on the back side. The game balls that have flowed into the warp inlets 12 and 12 formed in the guide portions 7b and 7b are guided to the second game area 20 formed in this way.

  Warp flow path forming members 24 and 24 forming a game ball flow path forming member as a gaming device are arranged at positions corresponding to the warp inlets 12 and 12 on the back surface of the game board main body 1b. These warp flow path forming members 24, 24 are members made of a material having translucency, and a game ball flowing into the warp inlets 12, 12 and passing through the warp holes to the back surface of the game board main body 1b is transferred to the stage 21a. A warp channel 24a is provided for guiding upward. The warp flow path 24a is a cylindrical flow path that allows the game balls to flow down in a row, and an upstream end serving as an inlet thereof is connected to a warp hole formed in the game board main body 1b. Is bent in the direction of the side edge of the game board main body 1b along the back surface of the game board main body 1b, and the downstream end serving as the outlet is arranged at a position close to the upper side of the side end of the stage 21a. Yes. As a result, the game ball that has flowed into the warp inlet 12 opened in the first game area 1a is guided to the stage 21a formed on the upper surface of the stage member 21 in the second game area 20 through the warp flow path 24a. It becomes.

  The stage member 21 is formed in a substantially W shape in which the left and right sides are inclined surfaces that descend toward the center, and the center portion protrudes upward. The front side of the upper surface of the stage member 21 is a stage 21a on which a game ball rolls, and the rear side is a step portion 27 that is one step higher than the stage 21a. Further, a standing wall 28 that protrudes above the step portion 27 is formed at the rear end portion of the step portion 27 that is the rear end portion of the stage member 21.

  The game ball that has flowed down the warp flow path 24a described above is guided to the stage 21a, and the game ball guided to the stage 21a rolls to the left and right along a substantially W-shaped inclination. It has become. Further, since the stepped portion 27 that is one step higher is formed behind the stage 21a, the game ball that rolls on the stage 21a is restricted from coming off the stage 21a. Further, a standing wall 28 protruding above the step portion 27 is formed at the rear end portion of the step portion 27, so that the game ball that has come off the stage 21 a and has been placed on the step portion 27 is removed from the stage member 21. It is regulated not to go backward beyond the rear end of the. The stepped portion 27 and the standing wall 28 prevent the game ball rolling on the stage 21 a from coming into contact with the display unit 170 disposed behind the stage member 21.

  Further, in the stage 21a of the stage member 21 formed in a substantially W shape, the lowest portions located on both sides of the center portion protruding upward are inclined surfaces 21b and 21b that descend downward. . Further, the central portion of the stage member 21 is formed so as to be located behind the outlet 13 formed in the game board main body 1 b, and the stage 21 a is the outlet 13 formed by the outlet forming member 23. It continues to the bottom of the. Thereby, the game ball rolling on the stage 21a is guided to the front side and led out from the outlet 13 to the first game area 1a.

  In addition, a rear portion of a ball guide path 22 that is a flow path through which the game ball can flow is formed at the center in the left-right direction of the stage and below the surface on which the game ball rolls. The ball guiding path 22 is a cylindrical flow path having an inner diameter that allows one game ball formed so as to extend along the front-rear direction, and is inclined so as to descend toward the front side. The downstream end of the ball guide path 22 opens at the front end of the stage member 21, and is connected to the front portion of the ball guide path 22 formed in the outlet opening forming member 23.

  An inflow passage 21c that extends vertically downward from the stage 21a is connected to the ball guide passage 22. The inflow channel 21c is formed at the center in the left-right direction of the stage, and an upstream end serving as an inflow port 21d is opened on the stage 21a. Further, on the upper surface of the stage 21a and behind the inflow port 21d of the inflow channel 21c, the game ball rolling on the stage 21a extends along the front-rear direction so as to guide the inflow port 21d. A groove portion 21e having an inclination downward toward the inflow port 21d is formed. In addition, ribs 21f and ridges 21g are formed on the upper surface of the stage 21a to change the rolling mode of the game ball.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a lead-out port 13 from the second game region 20 is formed above the start winning port 10 in the first game region 1a. This lead-out port 13 is configured by attaching a lead-out port forming member 23 to a lead-out hole penetrating in the front-rear direction formed in the game board main body 1b. The outlet opening forming member 23 has substantially the same thickness as the game board main body 1b, and a cylindrical opening 23a that forms the outlet 13 is formed in a portion fitted into the outlet hole. The lower surface (the bottom surface of the outlet 13) on the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical opening 23a is a curved surface that matches the shape of the stage 21a disposed on the rear side and is inclined to the front side. The game ball guided to the front side from the stage 21a can be guided to the first game area 1a. Further, below the lower surface where the curved game ball rolls, it communicates with the rear portion of the ball guide path 22 formed so as to extend along the front-rear direction below the stage 21a. A front portion of the ball guide path 22 is formed, and thereby, a ball guide path 22 extending in the front-rear direction is formed. The downstream end of the ball guide path 22 positioned at the front end of the outlet opening forming member is positioned immediately above the start winning opening 10, and the game ball flowing down here has a high probability. To flow into.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, a mounting base 85 is provided on the back surface side of the game board back surface constituting member 80 and below the visual recognition opening 87. The mounting base 85 is provided with a winning ball flow path through which the game balls won in the starting winning port 10, the normal variation winning device 3, the special variation winning device 4, the general winning ports 2, 2 and the like flow down. The winning ball flow path is connected to a flow path (not shown) that communicates with the outside of the gaming machine 100 (the collection bin of the island facility). Further, the left end portion of the mounting base 85 as viewed from the back side is formed with rotating shafts 86 and 86 extending in the vertical direction, so that the second effect control device 31 is door-shaped in the left-right direction. Is pivotally supported by the shaft.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, the second effect control device 31 is a board decoration for driving the effect data board 32 including a ROM (shown in FIG. 18) storing image data and the game board decoration device 54. A driver board 35 provided with a driver 35 a (shown in FIG. 18) is housed in a case member 70. The case member 70 includes a first case member 71 made of a transparent synthetic resin having a concave chamber-shaped space in which the effect data board 32 and the driver board 35 are accommodated, and a concave chamber shape formed in the first case member 71. And a second case member 72 made of a transparent synthetic resin that closes the opening of the space. The case member 70 has left and right ends extending forward and formed in a U shape when viewed from above, and is attached to the back surface of the mounting base 85 so that a space is provided between the case member 70 and the mounting base 85. Is to be formed. The space formed in this way is an installation space for the variable winning device (ordinary variable winning device 3, special variable winning device 4), and the flow path for the game balls that have won the variable winning device and the driving of the variable winning device are driven. A drive source for operating the members (opening / closing members 3a, 3a, opening / closing door 4a) is arranged.

  As for the 1st case member 71, the back side comprises the back of the 2nd production control device 31, and the concave room-like space which stores production data board 32 and driver board 35 is formed in the front side. The first case member 71 is formed with openings 71q and 71r penetrating in the front and rear directions for exposing the connector portion 32f of the effect data board 32 and the connector portion 35b of the driver board 35. It can be connected to the device. Among these, the periphery of the opening 71q on the left side when viewed from the back surface side of the first case member 71 where the connector portion 32f of the effect data board 32 is exposed is a protrusion of the first effect control device 33 connected to the connector portion 32f. It is set as the 1st production | presentation control apparatus accommodation recessed part 71a dented ahead so that a lower end part can be accommodated. Engaging portions 71p and 71p are formed below the first effect control device accommodating recess 71a, and engage with the engagement receiving portions 33r and 33r formed in the first effect control device 33 described above. Thus, the first effect control device 33 and the second effect control device 31 are connected.

  In addition, fitting recesses 32g and 32g, which are cylindrical recesses, are formed at both ends of the connection surface of the connector portion 32f exposed to the back surface side of the first case member with the connector portion 33m. The fitting recesses 32g and 32g can be fitted into columnar fitting projections 33t and 33t formed at both ends of the connection surface of the connector portion 33m with the connector portion 32f. 33m and 32f are correctly connected.

  Further, the periphery of the right opening 71 r when viewed from the back surface side of the first case member 71 where the connector portion 35 b of the driver board 35 is exposed is continuous with the connection recess 183 formed on the back surface of the back mechanism frame 160 without any step. A recess 71 b is formed, and the wiring connected to the connector portion 35 b is arranged in the connection recess 183. In addition, the concave portion 71b that is continuous with the connecting concave portion 183 is larger in the front side than the first presentation control device accommodating concave portion 71a, and between the production data board 32 and the housing portion of the driver board 35, in the front-rear direction. A step portion 71 s forming a step is formed, and the driver substrate 35 is arranged at a front position rather than the effect data substrate 32.

  Further, bearing portions 71c and 71c are formed on the left side portion of the first case member 71 as seen from the back surface side so as to protrude sideways. The bearing portions 71c and 71c have a through-hole penetrating vertically, and rotating shafts 86 and 86 formed on the back side of the mounting base 85 and extending along the vertical direction are inserted into the through-hole. Thus, the second effect control device 31 is pivotally supported on the mounting base 85 so as to be rotatable in a left-right direction like a door.

  Further, a pair of support portions 71e and 71e having a rotating shaft 71d extending in the left-right direction is formed on the back surface side of the first case member 71, and a box that houses a game control device 30 to be described later. The game control device 30 is pivotally supported by being fitted in the insertion holes 90a, 90a of the rotary bearings 90, 90 formed in 30a. That is, the back surface of the second performance control device 31 forms a pedestal for attaching the game control device 30. In addition, between the pair of support portions 71e and 71e that pivotally support the box 30a that houses the game control device 30, the game control device 30 is supported from below while the game control device 30 is in a horizontal state. A holding plate 71f that holds the horizontal state is formed to extend rearward. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 5, the rotation range of the game control device 30 that is rotatably attached to the back surface of the second effect control device 31 is perpendicular to the back surface of the second effect control device 31. As shown in FIG. 6, the standing state is set to a tilted state in which the holding plate 71 f is supported and becomes a horizontal state.

  Further, in the vicinity of the support portions 71e and 71e that pivotally support the box 30a that houses the game control device 30, the game control device 30 is arranged along the back surface of the first case member 71, that is, the game control device 30. A holding member 71g is provided to hold the state of standing up. The holding member 71g has a bearing 71i for receiving a rotating shaft 71h formed on the first case member 71 at one end and a latch 91 for locking a locking piece 91 formed on the game control device 30 at the other end. A stop 71j is formed. The bearing portion 71i is pivotally supported by a rotation shaft 71h formed on the back surface of the first case member 71 so that the bearing portion 71i is rotatably mounted along the back surface of the first case member 71. It becomes. The holding member 71g attached in this way is in a released state in which the locking portion 71j is retracted from the locking piece 91, and the locking portion 71j is engaged with the upper side of the locking piece 91, so that the upward direction of the game control device 30 It can be converted into a fixed state that restricts movement to

  Further, locking receiving portions 71k, 71k,... That receive locking portions 92, 92,... Formed in the game control device 30 are formed on the back surface of the first case member 71. These locking receiving portions 71k, 71k,... Are located in portions where the locking portions 92 are located when the game control device 30 is placed at a predetermined position, and extend vertically rearward from the back surface of the first case member 71. In addition, the tip portion is formed in a substantially L shape that is bent at a right angle upward, and restricts the downward and backward movement of the locking portion 92.

  In addition, wiring holding portions 71m, 71m,... For holding wiring are formed on the back surface of the first case member 71. In addition, in the lower left part of the back surface of the first case member 71, a relay board storage portion that is recessed forward to store the relay board 73 for relaying the connection between the game control device 30 and the first effect control device 33. 71t is formed, and the relay substrate 73 is attached thereto. Further, the second case member 72 and the first case member 71 are fixed to the lower portion of the first case member 71 so that the second case member 72 and the first case member 71 cannot be easily opened by a caulking receiving portion 72a formed on the second case member 72. A portion 71n is formed.

  In the concave chamber-shaped space formed in the first case member 71, the effect data board 32 is stored with the inner cover member 74 sandwiched on the left side when viewed from the back side, and the driver board 35 is stored on the right side. It has become. By housing both substrates in this way, the connector portions 32f and 35b are exposed to the outside from the opening formed in the first case member 71. Then, by attaching the second case member 72, both substrates are accommodated in the case member 70.

  Here, the inner cover member 74 is a U-shaped plate-shaped member made of a transparent synthetic resin having a predetermined thickness (front-rear width) and having a notch-shaped opening 74a in the upper portion. The data board 32 is arranged along a front surface (a surface on the inside of the case member 70) of a portion that accommodates the data substrate 32. In the state where the inner cover member 74 is disposed on the first case member 71, the first effect control device accommodated in the notch-shaped opening 74 a so as to protrude forward on the front surface of the first case member 71. The recess 71a is just fitted. That is, the inner cover member 74 is arranged in a portion of the first case member 71 that accommodates the effect data board 32 except for the first effect control device accommodating recess 71a.

  Further, on the back surface side of the inner cover member 74 arranged along the front surface of the first case member 71, engaging portions 71p and 71p formed so as to protrude forward on the front surface of the first case member 71, relays The housing recesses 74b, 74b, 74b that can just accommodate the substrate housing portion 71t are formed, and the inner cover member 74 is arranged along the unevenness of the front surface of the first case member 71. An opening formed by forming the support part 71e, the locking receiving parts 71k, 71k,..., The wiring holding part 71m, the engaging parts 71p, 71p, etc. in the first case member 71 by the inner cover member 74 having such a configuration. Can be closed from the inside, and a piano wire or the like can be prevented from being inserted through these openings, and an illegal act on the second performance control device 31 can be prevented.

  Further, the inside of the inner cover member 74 is a space opened to the front side, and the end portion extending to the most front side of the peripheral wall 74c of the inner cover member 74 surrounding the space is located on the same plane, and the effect data board The rear surface of 32 is in contact with a peripheral portion where no electronic component (not shown) is disposed. That is, the inner cover member 74 absorbs the irregularities on the front surface of the first case member 71 by the housing recesses 74b, 74b, 74b formed on the back surface side, and the effect data board 32 is positioned at an appropriate position at the front side end portion. It also has a function as a positioning member to be disposed on.

  The second case member 72 is a plate-like member having a size that fits into a concave chamber-shaped opening formed in the first case member 71, and can be fixed to the first case member 71 with a screw. ing. Further, a caulking receiving portion 72a is formed in a lower portion of the second case member 72 at a position facing the caulking portion 71n formed in the first case member 71, and thereby the second case member 72 and the first case 72 The case member 71 is fixed so that it cannot be easily opened to prevent fraud. The second case member 72 has an opening 72b for exposing the connector portion 35c formed on the driver board 35 to the outside. The connector portion 35c is for connecting the game board decoration device 54 and the driver board 35.

  From the above, the second effect control device 31 is configured by the effect data board 32, the effect drive board (driver board 35), and the case member 70 that houses the effect data board 32 and the effect drive board. Become.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, 8 to 10, and FIGS. 16 and 17, the game control device 30 is arranged on the back side of the second effect control device 31. The game control device 30 is a game control board equipped with a CPU or the like housed in a box 30a. Opening for exposing the connector portions 30e, 30e,... Provided on the game control board to the outside is formed in the box 30a containing the game control board, and the game control apparatus 30 is connected to other devices. Can be connected to.

  In addition, rotation bearings 90 and 90 each including an insertion hole 90a through which the rotation shaft 71d of the support portion 71e formed on the back surface of the second effect control device 31 can be inserted are formed in the lower portion of the box 30a. The rotary bearing 90 is formed so as to extend downward from the lower end of the box 30a, and the insertion hole 90a formed therein is formed so as to penetrate from side to side and It is a long hole extending along the vertical direction. Thereby, game control device 30 is arranged so that rotation to the 2nd production control device 31 is possible. That is, the support portions 71e and 71e and the rotation bearings 90 and 90 allow the game control device 30 to stand from an upright state substantially parallel to the game board 1 along the back surface of the second effect control device 31, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, a rotating mechanism is provided that is supported by the holding plate 71 f and can be converted into a tilted state that can be inserted into and removed from the opening 163 in a horizontal state.

  In addition, a locking piece 91 that can be engaged with the locking portion 71j of the holding member 71g is formed at a position below the box 30a and corresponding to the holding member 71g provided in the second effect control device 31. ing. Further, around the box 30a, from the periphery of the box 30a to the outside at positions corresponding to the locking receiving portions 33p, 71k, 71k,... Formed in the first effect control device 33 and the second effect control device 31. Plate-shaped locking portions 92, 92,... Thus, as will be described later, the game control device 30 can be held in an upright state.

  Further, on the front side (required portion on the rotating end side) of the box 30a facing (overlapping) the back surface of the first effect control device 33, a rib shape that contacts and presses the back surface of the first effect control device 33. Is formed so as to protrude forward (to the conversion direction side) from the front surface of the box 30a. Further, a rib-shaped lock receiver is provided at a position corresponding to the lock piece 33q formed on the rear surface of the first effect control device 33 on the front surface side of the box 30a facing the back surface of the first effect control device 33. A protrusion 94 is formed.

  From the above, the game control device 30 is pivotally attached to the back surface of the second performance control device 31 (data device).

  Next, a method for attaching the game board 1 in the gaming machine 100 having the above configuration will be described. Here, it is assumed that there is no game board 1 in the opening 131 and the back mechanism frame 160 is in a state where the display unit 170 faces the back side of the front frame body 130. Further, it is assumed that the game control device 30 is tilted backward and is in a horizontal state (a state in which the game control device 30 is substantially orthogonal to the game board 1). In this state, the game control device 30 is pivotally supported by the rotation shafts 71d and 71d of the support portions 71e and 71e formed on the back surface of the second effect control device 31, and the back surface is lowered by the holding plate 71f. It is supported from the side and held in a horizontal state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the left side of the opening 131 of the front frame body 130 as viewed from the front side, that is, the side on which the back mechanism frame 160 is pivotally attached can be engaged with the engagement recess 8 b of the game board 1. When the game board 1 is attached to the opening 131, the engagement recess 8b of the game board 1 is first engaged with the engagement recess 8b from the front side of the opening 131. It inserts diagonally so that it may engage with the members 132 and 132. Then, the gaming board 1 is fitted into the opening 131 while rotating the gaming board 1 toward the rear side of the gaming machine 100 with the side engaged by the engaging members 132 and 132 as an axis.

  Here, the display unit 170 held by the back mechanism frame 160 can be moved back and forth within the display unit storage portion 168 and is urged forward by a compression coil spring as display unit urging means. It is stored in. In the process of rotating the game board 1 backward, the display unit case 174 forming the periphery on the front surface of the display unit 170 is in contact with pressing portions 83, 83,. Then, as the game board 1 is fitted further into the opening 131, the display unit 170 is moved backward against the urging force of the compression coil spring as the display unit urging means as it is further rotated rearward. It will be pushed into.

  Here, the game board 1 rotates around the one side engaged with the engagement members 132, 132, so that among the pressing parts 83, 83,... Provided on the back of the game board back component 80, The pressing portions 83, 83 provided on the right side as viewed from the back side, that is, on the side close to the rotation axis of the game board 1 come into contact with the front surface of the display unit 170 first. More specifically, a display unit case in which a roller 83c provided on a pressing member 83b attached to a rear end portion of the pressing portion 83 on the side close to the rotation axis of the game board 1 forms a peripheral edge on the front surface of the display unit 170. 174 abuts. The display unit 170 can be slightly tilted in the display unit storage portion 168 (the display unit 170 is not parallel to the left-right direction of the back mechanism frame 160), and the pressing portion 83 (roller 83c) is applied. The contact side moves in an inclined state so as to be pushed further backward.

  In the process of rotating the game board 1, the pressing portion 83 provided on the side close to the rotation axis of the game board 1 moves the display unit 170 rearward with the roller 83 c in contact with the front surface of the display unit 170. It moves along the left-right direction while pressing. At this time, the roller 83c rotates, so that it can move smoothly.

  In addition, the game board 1 gradually moves along the left-right direction of the gaming machine 100 by rotating, and in this process, the pressing member 83b abuts on the front surface of the display unit 170 in addition to the rollers 83c. It moves along the left-right direction, pushing back. At this time, since the pressing member 83b is made of a material having a low friction coefficient, the pressing member 83b can move smoothly. Further, in the process of rotating the game board 1, the display unit 170 moves backward in the display unit storage portion 168. The display unit 170 is guided on the upper and lower side surfaces as described above. Since the portion is guided by the guide portion formed in the display unit storage portion 168, it is possible to smoothly move back and forth.

  Further, in the process of rotating the game board 1 backward, as shown in FIG. 6, the game control device 30 that has been tilted backward to be in a horizontal state has an opening 163 formed in the lower part of the back mechanism frame 160. It passes through the back side of the gaming machine 100. Further, as shown in FIG. 16A, the connector portion 32 f exposed on the back surface of the second effect control device 31 provided on the back surface of the game board 1 and the first effect provided on the back surface of the back mechanism frame 160. The controller 33 is connected to a connector portion 33m formed on a protruding portion facing the opening 163. At this time, the fitting convex portions 33t and 33t formed on the connector portion 33m are fitted into the fitting concave portions 32g and 32g formed on the connector portion 32f, so that both the connector portions 33m and 32f are correctly connected. It is like that.

  When the game board 1 is completely fitted into the opening 131, the fixing parts 133 and 133 are engaged with the fixing recesses 8c and 8c on the front surface of the game board, and the game board 1 is fixed to the front frame body 130. Thus, in a state where the gaming board 1 is completely fitted in the opening 131, the gaming machine 100 is in a state parallel to the left-right direction. Further, the inclination of the display unit 170 gradually follows the left-right direction of the gaming machine 100 by rotating the game board 1. Thus, in a state where the game board 1 is completely fitted in the opening 131, the front surface of the display unit 170 comes into surface contact with the pressing member 83b provided at the rear end portion of the pressing portion 83. The rear end surfaces of the pressing members 83b provided at the rear end portions of the respective pressing portions 83 are in the same front-rear position, and the display unit 170 is arranged in parallel with the game board 1.

  Further, since the display unit 170 is biased forward by the compression coil spring, the front surface is held in a state of being in close contact with the pressing member 83b provided at the rear end portion of the pressing portion 83. That is, the front-rear position of the display unit 170 at this time is the front-rear position when the gaming machine 100 is used. Further, the rearward protrusion amount of the display area partition wall 82 is smaller than the rearward protrusion amount of the pressing portion 83 and does not come into contact with the front surface of the display unit 170, but is arranged at a close position.

  After the game board 1 is fitted into the opening 131, as shown in FIG. 5, the game control device 30 disposed on the back side of the back mechanism frame 160 is rotated in the forward direction to stand up. As shown in FIG. 16 (a), the insertion holes 90a, 90a formed in the rotary bearings 90, 90 of the game control device 30 are elongated holes, and when the game control device 30 is in an upright state. First, it is rotated from the horizontal state to the forward direction around the rotation shafts 71d, 71d, and the front faces of the first effect control device 33 and the second effect control device 31, as shown in FIG. A vertical state along the back surface. At this time, as shown in FIG. 17A, the lock receiving projection 94 formed on the front surface of the game control device 30 is in contact with the rear surface of the lock piece 33q formed on the back surface of the first effect control device 33. The lock piece 33q is elastically deformed to the front side when pressed in the direction.

  From this state, the game control device 30 is arranged at a predetermined position by moving the game control device 30 downward along the extending direction of the insertion holes 90a, 90a formed in the rotary bearings 90, 90. It will be. That is, the support portions 71e and 71e and the rotary bearings 90 and 90 form a moving means for moving the game control device 30 downward. At this time, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), the engaging portions 92, 92,... Formed on the periphery of the game control device 30 are inserted into the engaging portions 33p, 71k, 71k,. The downward movement and backward movement of the game control device 30 are restricted. That is, the locking portions 92, 92,... And the locking receiving portions 33p, 71k, 71k,... Serve as locking means for locking the game control device 30 in accordance with the movement operation by the moving means.

  Further, the lock receiving projection 94 moves downward with the lock piece 33q elastically deformed to the front side, and when the game control device 30 is placed at a predetermined position, the lock receiving projection 94 is just the lock piece 33q. It is designed to cross the lower end of the. As a result, the lock piece 33q that has been elastically deformed to the front side returns to its original state and protrudes above the lock receiving projection 94, so that the upward movement of the lock receiving projection 94 is restricted, and the game The upward movement of the control device 30 is restricted. That is, the lock piece 33q and the lock receiving projection 94 constitute a movement restricting means for restricting the upward movement of the game control device 30.

  That is, the game control device 30 is moved downward by the moving means including the support portions 71e and 71e and the rotary bearings 90 and 90, so that the lock portions 92, 92, ... and the lock receiving portions 33p, 71k, 71k. ,... Are restricted from moving downward and rearward. Further, the upward movement is restricted by the movement restricting means composed of the lock receiving projection 94 and the lock piece 33q, and it is fixed in an upright state. That is, the moving means, the locking means, and the movement restricting means serve as a fixing means for fixing the game control device 30 converted into the standing state at a predetermined position of the back mechanism frame 160. Then, from the released state in which the holding member 71g is retracted from the locking piece 91, the locking portion 71j is engaged with the upper side of the locking piece 91, and the upward movement of the game control device 30 is restricted. By converting to a fixed state, the state where the game control device 30 stands is held.

  Further, when the game control device 30 is set in a standing state in this way, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), the game control device 30 performs the first effect control via the pressing protrusion 93 formed on the front surface thereof. The rear surface of the device 33 is pressed forward, and the connection portion (connector portion between the connector portion 33m and the connector portion 32f) of the first effect control device 33 and the effect data board 32 located in front of the game control device 30 is directed forward. Press. Thereby, the site | part in which the connector part 33m of the 1st effect control apparatus 33 was formed is based on the part by which the connector part 32f of the 2nd effect control apparatus 31 was formed, and the protrusion 93 for a press formed in the game control apparatus 30. The connection between the first effect control device 33 and the effect data board 32 which are sandwiched and connected to face each other is assisted (this operation is pushed in when the connection is not complete). Thereafter, various wirings and the like are connected to complete the mounting of the game board 1.

  In addition, what is necessary is just to perform the operation | work contrary to the above-mentioned operation | work, when removing the gaming board 1 attached as mentioned above from the front frame 120. FIG. That is, first, the holding member 71g is converted into a released state retracted from the locking piece 91, the lock piece 33q is elastically deformed to the front side to release the engaged state of the lock receiving projection 94, and the game control device 30 is moved upward. Pull up. As shown in FIG. 4, the upper portion of the lock piece 33q is located above the side end of the game control device 30 and is exposed on the back side of the gaming machine 100, and this exposed portion is on the front side. It can be elastically deformed by pressing. And if the game control apparatus 30 pulled up upwards is rotated back and it is in a horizontal tilted state, the fixing by the fixing parts 133 and 133 on the front side of the game board 1 will be released, and the engaging members 132 and 132 will be released. It can be removed by rotating the one side engaged with the front to the front. As described above, the game control device 30 cannot be easily removed, so that it is possible to prevent an illegal act of exchanging the game control device 30 during the operation of the game store.

  From the above, the main body frame (front frame 120) has the back mechanism frame 160 provided with a storage unit (display unit storage unit 168) in which the image display device (display unit 170) can be disposed behind the game board 1. The second mechanism control device 31 disposed on the gaming board 1 has an opening 163 facing the back surface of the gaming machine 100 in the lower mechanism frame 160 at the lower portion of the storage portion. By arranging the first effect control device 33 on the back surface of the back mechanism frame 160 so that the connector portion 33m of the 33 projects into the opening portion 163 with its connection surface facing forward, the main body frame of the game board 1 According to the mounting operation, the connector part 33m of the first effect control device 33 and the connector part 32f of the second effect control device 31 are connected.

In addition, the game control device 30 is pivotally attached to the back surface of the second effect control device 31, and when the game board 1 is mounted on the main body frame (front frame 120), the game control apparatus 30 is attached to the game board 1. And the game control device 30 is erected so as to be substantially parallel to the game board 1 after the game board 1 is mounted, thereby turning the game control device 30 to the rotating end side. The required part is configured to overlap with the first effect control device 33 disposed on the back mechanism frame back surface, and the game control device 30 has a conversion direction side when the game control device 30 is converted to the standing state. According to the conversion operation, a pressing projection 93 that can press a predetermined portion of the first effect control device 33 is formed, and the connector portion 33m of the first effect control device 33 and the second effect control are pressed by the pressing protrusion 93. Assisting connection with the connector 32f of the device 31 The it has to be done.
That is, the part where the connector part 33m of the first effect control device 33 is formed is sandwiched between the part where the connector part 32f of the second effect control device 31 is formed and the pressing protrusion 93 formed on the game control device 30. Thus, the connection between the connector portion 33m and the connector portion 32f is assisted.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 100 in which the gaming board 1 having the gaming area 1a is detachably attached to the front frame 120, an image display device that displays a display game on the back surface of the front frame 120 at a rear position of the gaming board 1 ( A back mechanism frame 160 provided with a display unit 170) is provided, and an opening 163 penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the back mechanism frame 160, and the game board 1 is placed at a position corresponding to the opening 163 in the game. A game control device 30 for controlling the progress is arranged via a rotation mechanism (support portions 71e, 71e, rotation bearings 90, 90), and the game control device 30 attaches / detaches the game board 1 to / from the front frame 120. In this case, the game control device 30 can be converted into a tilted state in which the game control device 30 can be inserted into and removed from the opening 163 from a standing state substantially parallel to the game board 1, and the game board 1 can be Standing after mounting on the frame 120 The game control device 30 converted into the state is provided with a fixing means for fixing the game control device 30 to a predetermined position of the back mechanism frame 160, and the fixing means moves the game control device 30 downward (support portions 71e, 71e, rotating bearings). 90, 90), locking means (locking portions 92, 92,..., Locking receiving portions 33p, 71k, 71k,...) For locking the game control device 30 in accordance with the movement operation by the moving means, Movement restricting means (lock piece 33q, lock) that restricts the upward movement of the game control device 30 locked by the locking means (locking portions 92, 92,..., Locking receiving portions 33p, 71k, 71k,...). Receiving projection 94).

  Further, the movement restricting means (lock piece 33q, lock receiving projection 94) is a lock that is provided at a predetermined portion of the back mechanism frame 160 and is elastically deformable between a state that restricts movement of the game control device 30 and a state that releases the restriction. A piece 33q and a lock provided at a predetermined portion of the game control device 30 to displace the lock piece 33q to a state in which the restriction is released by pressing the lock piece 33q by conversion to the standing state of the game control device 30 And the lock piece 33q which is released from the lock receiving protrusion 94 by the downward movement of the game control device 30 and is returned to the normal position is engaged with the lock receiving protrusion 94. By doing so, the upward movement of the game control device 30 is restricted.

  Further, at the edge of the opening 163 on the back surface of the back mechanism frame 160, the display control of the image display device (display unit 170) can be used in common with a plurality of types of game boards 1 and based on signals from the game control device 30. A display control device (first effect control device 33) for performing the game is arranged, and in a position corresponding to the opening portion 163 of the game board 1, a data device (first device) that is unique to the gaming machine and stores the image data of the image display device. 2 effect control device 31) is arranged, and the connector portion 33m of the display control device and the connector portion 32f of the data device are connected in accordance with the operation when the game board 1 is mounted on the front frame 120. It will be done.

  The gaming board 1 is attached to the front frame 120 from the front side, but the gaming board 1 may be attached to the front frame 120 from the rear side (or slide-inserted from the side). In this case, the back mechanism frame 160 is closed after the game board 1 is mounted on the front frame 120, and at this time, the connecting operation of the control device described above is performed. Further, even when the game board 1 is mounted from the front side as in the present embodiment, when the back mechanism frame 160 is opened for maintenance or the like, the control device described above is used when the back mechanism frame 160 is closed again. Connection work is performed.

  Further, although the back mechanism frame 160 can be opened and closed, the back mechanism frame 160 that cannot be opened and closed may be used in the case where the game board 1 is mounted from the front side. Further, the display unit 170 may be arranged on the back side of the front frame body 130 so as to be movable back and forth without providing the back mechanism frame 160 separately. Moreover, it is good also as a structure fixed to the front frame 120 etc. so that the display unit 170 may be distribute | arranged to the position behind the game board 1 with the predetermined space | interval.

  In addition, the game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin. However, it is sufficient that at least the portion where the viewing opening 87 is set is transparent, and the game board 1 may be all transparent or partly transparent. There may be.

  Further, the game board 1 may be formed of a transparent synthetic resin so that the game board 1 can be seen through and the image of the rear display unit 170 can be seen, or an opening is formed in the game board 1. You may comprise so that the image of the back display unit 170 can be visually recognized from this opening part. Thus, when forming an opening part in a game board, a game board is not restricted to the thing made from a transparent synthetic resin, A wooden etc. may be sufficient. When the game board is made of a transparent synthetic resin, the whole or a part of the game board 1 (surface) constitutes a display area, and when the opening is formed in the game board 1, the opening becomes the display area. Constitute.

  Further, although the display unit 170 is provided on the front frame 120 (the back mechanism frame 160), it may be directly attached to the back surface of the game board 1 like a conventional game machine.

  In addition, the second effect control device 31 is configured such that the effect data board 32 and the driver board 35 (effect drive board) are housed in one case member 70, but the effect data board 32 and the driver board 35 are separated into separate case members. It is good also as what is accommodated in what is stored, ie, two board cases.

Moreover, although the connection between the game control device 30 and the first effect control device 33 is performed by a lead wire via the relay board 73, the second effect control device that is directly connected to the first effect control device 33. The CPU is mounted on the second effect control device 31 and the control relating to the voice function and the frame decoration device is transferred from the first effect control device 33 to the second effect control device 31, so that the second effect control device 31 is connected. The CPU mounted on the control device 31 may control the communication from the game control device 30, the voice function, and the frame decoration device. In this configuration, since the first effect control device 33 only needs to communicate with the second effect control device 31, the CPU 33b disposed in the first effect control device 33 only needs to perform control related to the liquid crystal display, and thus the load. Decrease. For example, if the second effect control device 31 receives a command from the game control device 30 and the command is not related to the liquid crystal display, only the second effect control device 31 performs processing, and the first effect control device 33. Is not affected.
In addition, since the control driver for the frame decoration device and the game board decoration device can be integrated, the efficiency of the program is high, and it becomes easy for the frame decoration device and the game board decoration device to perform operations in cooperation. In addition, since the decoration device control including the voice control is integrated, it is easy to link the operations related to the decoration of the voice, the frame, and the game board. In other words, in the case of the operation related to the decoration of the voice, the frame, and the game board, both the first effect control device 33 and the second effect control device 31 must receive the command. Since operation can be performed only by command reception, processing for each transmission and reception is reduced as a whole. In the communication between the game control device 30 and the first effect control device 33, the second effect control device 31 may simply pass a signal (through connection).

  Next, details of the control system of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine 100 has a game control device 30 (main control board, main control circuit) that controls the progress of the game as its control system, and a second effect control device that controls various effects under the control of the game control device 30. 31 (production data board 32, driver board 35), first production control device 33 (production control board), control of payout of prize balls or rental balls by the discharge device 190, and control of the release of game balls by the launch device 60 A discharge launch control device 34 (discharge launch control board, discharge launch control circuit) to perform, and a power supply device 37 (power supply board, power supply circuit) for supplying power are provided.

  The game control device 30 includes a game microcomputer having a CPU 30b, a RAM 30c, a ROM 30d, and the like, and includes an input / output interface (not shown), a clock (oscillator) that outputs pulse signals for various processing synchronizations, timers, and the like. Has been.

  The CPU 30b includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs calculation control, and also generates various random values such as a jackpot determination random number for a special figure variation display game. The RAM 30c includes a storage area for storing an ON signal of the start opening sensor 50 provided in the start winning opening 10 and the ordinary variable winning apparatus 3, a storage area for the various random numbers, a work area for the CPU 30b, and the like. ing. In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM 30d, the big hit determination of the special figure variable display game for determining the occurrence of the big hit of the special figure variable display game corresponding to the various random numbers described above. Values, determination values of variation patterns (reach action types), and the like are stored.

  The input / output interface includes a low-pass filter and a buffer gate through a start winning port 10 and a start opening sensor 50 of the normal variation winning device 3, a count sensor 51 for a large winning port, and general winning ports 2 and 2. The mouth sensor 52 and the like are connected, and various signals from these are input. These various signals are relayed by the input / output interface and output to the CPU 30b.

  Furthermore, various control signals output from the CPU 30b are input to the input / output interface, and these control signals are relayed by the input / output interface, and the special variable winning device 4 is connected via an output port and a driver (not shown). Are output to various opening / closing solenoids (for example, a prize winning opening SOL53), a first effect control device 33, and a discharge / emission control device 34 that controls the discharge of prize balls and game balls.

  The second effect control device 31 is a data device that stores data unique to the gaming machine, an effect data board 32 including an effect ROM that stores effect data related to the effect as compressed data, and an electrical device disposed on the game board 1. And a driver board 35 forming an effect driving board having the driving function. The effect data board 32 includes, as an effect ROM, a control ROM 32c that stores the contents of effect control, a character ROM 32b that stores image and video data, and an audio data ROM 32d that stores sound data. Note that the contents stored in the effect ROM provided on the effect data board 32 depend on the model of the gaming machine (specific to the game board). The driver board 35 includes a board decoration driver 35a for driving the game board decoration device 54 such as a lamp / LED, a decoration accessory (solenoid), and the control signal (first control controller 33 received from the game control device 30). The board decoration driver 35a is controlled on the basis of the production command) (under the control of the game control device 30) to perform board decoration.

  Also, the first effect control device 33 is a CPU 33b as a control device, a work area of the CPU 33b, a RAM 33c as an image memory for controlling display on the display unit 170 (liquid crystal display panel 175), and a VDP 33d (video) as a graphic processor. display processor), a video circuit including a sub image ROM 33e in which images and video data (including error notification images and video data) are stored, an audio LSI 33f for controlling sound output, and an audio volume 33g for adjusting sound volume. I have. In addition, a frame decoration driver 33h for driving a frame decoration device 57 for decorating the front frame 120 such as a lamp and an LED provided on the front frame 120 is provided. Further, a brightness adjuster 33 i and a contrast adjuster 33 j for adjusting the display state on the liquid crystal display panel 175 of the display unit 170 are provided. Further, a BootROM 33u for activating the first effect control device 33 is provided.

  The first effect control device 33 has an input / output interface (not shown). The input / output interface is connected to a game control device 30, an effect data board 32 of the second effect control device 31, and a game machine via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate. Are provided on the front surface (for example, the periphery of the upper plate 153) and can be operated by the player, and various signals are input from these buttons. Is output to the CPU 33b. Note that control signals (such as various commands) output from the game control device 30 are transmitted to the first effect control device 33 via the relay board 73.

  Further, various control signals output from the CPU 33b are input to the input / output interface, and these control signals are relayed by the input / output interface, via the output port and driver (not shown), the effect data board 32, It is output to the backlight 56 of the liquid crystal display panel 175, the frame decoration device 57 (via the frame decoration driver 33h), and the like. Of the control signals output from the CPU 33b, a control signal related to image control is output from the CPU 33b to the VDP 33d, and image data based on the control signal is output from the VDP 33d to the liquid crystal display 55. Further, a control signal related to audio control is output from the CPU 33b to the audio LSI 33f, and audio data based on the control signal is output from the audio LSI 33f to the speaker 58.

  Then, the first effect control device 33 uses the frame decoration device 57 based on the control signal (effect command) received from the game control device 30 via the relay board 73 (under the control of the game control device 30). Control of decoration, control of the liquid crystal display panel 175 (the liquid crystal display 55, the backlight 56) provided in the display unit 170, and control of sound output by the speaker 58 are performed. Further, based on the control signal (effect command) received from the game control device 30 via the relay board 73 (under the control of the game control device 30), the game board decoration device via the board decoration driver 35a of the driver board 35. 54 is controlled.

  Further, the RAM 33c of the first effect control device 33 relates to the effect stored as compressed data in the effect ROM (control ROM 32c, character ROM 32b, audio data ROM 32d) provided on the effect data board 32 of the second effect control device 31. Production data is expanded and stored. The effect data stored in the RAM 33c is transferred when the power of the gaming machine 100 is turned on for the first time after the replacement of the second effect control device 31 accompanying the replacement of the game board 1, as will be described later. In addition, power is supplied to the RAM 33c from the backup power source 37b, so that the effect data stored in the RAM 33c is retained without being erased even if the power of the gaming machine 100 is shut off. That is, the backup power source 37b serves as a backup means for retaining the data stored in the RAM 33c of the first effect control device 33 even when the gaming machine 100 is shut off.

  As described above, even when the power is turned off by the backup means, the data stored in the RAM 33c is retained without being erased, so that it is possible to reduce the time required for reading the data when the gaming machine 100 is turned on. The waiting time until it becomes possible can be shortened. In particular, when a power failure is restored, the game can be resumed promptly and the player is not kept waiting.

  The discharge launch control device 34 has a microcomputer having a CPU, RAM, ROM, etc., and a control signal (prize ball command) from the game control device 30 and a control signal (ball rental) from a ball lending machine (not shown). Based on the command (command), control is performed to discharge a required number of game balls (prize balls, rental balls) from the discharge device 190. Moreover, the launch control of the game ball by the launch device 60 is performed. A signal from the operation handle 156 (a signal from a touch sensor provided on the operation handle 156 or a signal for determining the rotation angle of the operation handle 156) is input to the discharge / emission control device 34. Based on this input signal, control for operating and stopping the launching device 60 and control for adjusting the firing force are performed.

  Then, power is supplied from the power supply device 37 (power supply circuit, power supply board) provided in the front frame body 130 to each control board described above and each device provided in the gaming machine 100. Yes. The power supply to the second effect control device 31 is performed via the first effect control device 33. The power supply device 37 also includes a backup power source 37b that can supply power even when the power is shut off. Power is supplied from the backup power source 37b to the RAM 30c of the game control device 30 and the RAM 33c of the first effect control device 33, and the data stored in the RAMs 30c and 33c may disappear even when the power is shut off. Not to be.

In these control circuits, for example, the following control is performed.
In the CPU 30b of the game control device 30, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port sensor 50 provided in the start winning port 10 and the normal variation winning device 3, the random number for jackpot determination of the special figure variation display game is obtained. The extracted value is compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 30d, and a process of determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is hit is performed. In addition, a process for determining a variation pattern is performed, and a control signal including these results is output to the first effect control device 33 via the relay board 73.

  In the first effect control device 33 and the second effect control device 31 connected to the first effect control device 33, a display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 175 of the display unit 170 based on the control signal from the game control device 30. Processing to display, output of sound from the speaker 58, processing to control the game board decoration device 54 such as a lamp, LED, effect device 25, and processing to control the frame decoration device 57 such as lamp, LED, etc. are performed. Then, the CPU 30b of the game control device 30 performs a control to generate a special game state when the special figure variation display game is a big hit, and to operate the special variation winning device 4 through the big winning opening SOL53.

  Further, the CPU 30b of the game control device 30 is based on the detection signal of the game ball input from the sensors (starting port sensor 50, count sensor 51, general winning port sensor 52) provided at various winning ports, and the discharge and emission control device 34. Output a control signal. The discharge launch control device 34 controls the discharge device 190 based on the input of the control signal so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Further, the discharge and firing control device 34 controls the launching device 60 based on an input based on an operation of the operation handle 156 and an input from a touch sensor (not shown) provided on the operation handle 156 so that the game ball is in the first game area 1a. To be fired. That is, from the above, the game control device 30 constitutes a game control device that controls the progress of the game, and the first effect control device 33 and the second effect control device 31 control various effects in the gaming machine 100. Make a control device.

  Further, as described above, each of these boards drives an effect data board 32 in which data depending on the model such as display data on the image display surface 171 is stored, and an electrical device provided in the game board 1. The second effect control device 31 including the driver board 35 is attached to the lower side of the back mechanism frame 160 from the lower edge of the mounting base 85 provided on the lower side of the back side of the game board 1. It has been. And the 1st effect control apparatus 33 and the effect data board 32 are connected by the connector part 32f exposed to the back surface side of the 2nd effect control apparatus 31, and the 1st effect control apparatus 33 and the driver board | substrate 35 are connected by the connector part 35b. Connected. Further, the driver board 35 and the game board decoration device 54 are connected by the connector portion 35 c exposed on the front side of the second effect control device 31. In addition, a game control device 30 for controlling a game stored in the box 30a is attached to the back side of the second effect control device 31.

  Further, the first effect control device 33 that can be commonly used by a plurality of models is attached to the back mechanism frame 160 attached to the back side of the front frame body 130, and the connector portion 33m provided at the lower part on the front side is used for the effect. By connecting with the connector part 32f of the data board 32, the 1st effect control apparatus 33 and the effect data board 32 are directly connected so that transmission / reception of data is possible. Although the effect data board 32 of the first effect control device 33 and the second effect control device 31 are directly connected, they are connected by a parallel transfer method, and the data transfer speed is slower than between the CPU 33b and the RAM 33c. It should be noted that serial transfer may be used instead of parallel transfer, but in any case, the data transfer rate is slower than between the CPU 33b and the RAM 33c.

  Further, a discharge launch control device 34 that controls the discharge of prize balls by the discharge device 190, the launch of game balls by the launch device 60, and a power supply device 37 as a power supply circuit that supplies power to each device in the gaming machine 100, In a state of being housed in the boxes 34a and 37a, they are attached to positions on the lower side of the game board 1 on the back side of the front frame body 130.

  That is, the second effect control device 31 and the game control device 30 including the effect data board 32 and the driver board 35 depending on the model are attached to the game board 1 and can be commonly used by a plurality of models. The discharge launch control device 34 and the power supply device 37 are attached to the front frame body 130 or the back mechanism frame 160. Therefore, by changing the game board 1, only the device (board) depending on the model is exchanged, and the game content of the gaming machine 100 can be changed.

  It should be noted that the data storage portion in the effect data board 32 that stores data related to the effect depending on the model is not changed hardware by game board, but the game board decoration device 54 is driven. The driver board 35 including the board decoration driver 35a is often changed for each game board. Therefore, by dividing the effect data board 32 and the driver board 35 in this way, it is possible to change or develop the design of only the driver board 35 that is changed in hardware depending on the type of game board, which is very efficient. It becomes composition.

  As described above, the gaming machine 100 includes the main body frame (front frame 120) and the game board 1 configured to be detachable from the main body frame, and the effect control device is disposed on the game board 1. The control unit controls the electrical device (game board decoration device 54), and the first effect control device 33 is provided on the main body frame (front frame 120), while the second effect control device 31 is provided on the game board 1. The second effect control device 31 includes an effect data board 32 having an effect ROM (control ROM 32c, character ROM 32b, audio data ROM 32d), and an effect drive board (driver board 35) having a drive function for electrical equipment, It is divided into two.

  In the control circuit as described above, the first effect control device 33 performs the power-on check process as shown in FIGS. In this power-on check process, the production data backed up in the RAM 33c of the first production control device 33 is inspected, and if there is an abnormality, the data is restored.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the power-on check process, first, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 100 is powered on (step S1). In the determination of whether or not the power is turned on (step S1), if the power is not turned on (step S1; N), the power-on check process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the power is turned on (step S1), when the power is turned on (step S1; Y), a process (step S2) of starting the first effect control device 33 with the BootROM 33u is performed. The power-on of the gaming machine 100 referred to here includes not only the case of inspection when replacing a new machine in the hall or the time of power-on before the start of business, but also the restoration of a power failure.

  In the process of starting the first effect control device 33 with the BootROM 33u (step S2), the process of starting the first effect control device 33 is performed by the activation program stored in the BootROM 33u. Then, as shown in FIG. 20, the first effect control device 33 activated by the BootROM 33 u outputs a model identification information request signal to the effect data board 32.

  As shown in FIG. 19, after the process of starting the first effect control device 33 (step S2) is performed with the BootROM 33u, the process of receiving model identification information from the game control device 30 (step S3) is performed. In the process of receiving the model identification information from the game control device 30 (step S3), as shown in FIG. 20, the model identification information (first identification information) output from the game control board of the game control device 30 is the first. A process received by the effect control board of the effect control device 33 is performed. The model identification information (first identification information) is information regarding the model of the game board 1 corresponding to the game control device 30.

  After performing the process of receiving the model identification information from the game control device 30 (step S3), the process of receiving the model identification information of the effect ROM (control ROM 32c, character ROM 32b, voice data ROM 32d) from the effect data board 32 (step S4). )I do. By the process of receiving the model identification information of the effect ROM from the effect data board 32 (step S4), as shown in FIG. 20, the model identification information (the third one output from the effect data board 32 of the second effect control device 31). Identification information). This model identification information (third identification information) is information related to the model of the game board 1 corresponding to the effect data stored in the effect ROM of the effect data board 32.

  As shown in FIG. 19, after performing the process (step S4) of receiving the model identification information of the effect ROM from the effect data board 32, the model identification information (first identification information) received from the game control device 30 and the first 2. It is determined whether or not the model identification information (third identification information) received from the effect control device 31 is the same (step S5).

  If the model identification information received from the game control device 30 and the model identification information received from the second effect control device 31 are not the same (step S5; N), A process for notifying the effect ROM abnormality of the error (step S6) is performed, and the power-on check process is terminated. That is, for example, when one of the game boards 1 is replaced, it is a state in which one is forgotten to be replaced, and the game control device 30 and the second effect control device 31 are not of the same model and cannot be played normally. Therefore, a process for notifying this is performed.

  In the process of notifying NG of the effect ROM (step S6), a process of notifying the occurrence of an error by displaying an error image on the image display surface 171 of the display unit 170 is performed. The error image displayed on the display unit 170 is stored in the sub-image ROM 33e (ROM) of the first effect control device 33, and the second effect control device 31 cannot be used (such as when normal data cannot be received). But error notification is possible. The occurrence of an error may be notified by voice or frame decoration device 57, or may be transmitted to a management device (hall computer) for managing gaming machine 100 provided outside the gaming machine.

  From the above, the first effect control device 33 receives the first identification information unique to the gaming machine from the game control device 30 when the power is turned on, and the effect ROM ( The third identification information unique to the gaming machine included in the data of the control ROM 32c, character ROM 32b, and voice data ROM 32d) is received, and the first identification information and the third identification information are compared. It becomes that.

  Further, the data for error notification is stored in the ROM (sub image ROM 33e) of the first effect control device.

  If the model identification information received from the game control device 30 and the model identification information received from the second effect control device 31 are the same (step S5; Y), That is, when the game control device 30 and the second effect control device 31 are of the same model, the model identification information (first identification information) received from the game control device 30 and the first effect control device 33 are stored. It is determined (step S7) whether or not the model identification information (second identification information) is the same. This model identification information (second identification information) is information relating to the model of the game board 1 corresponding to the data stored in the RAM 33c backed up by the backup means.

  Determining whether or not the model identification information (first identification information) received from the game control device 30 is the same as the model identification information (second identification information) stored in the first effect control device 33 (step) In S7), when it is the same (step S7; Y), the process (step S10) which receives the checksum data for every block of effect ROM from the effect data board 32 of the 2nd effect control apparatus 31 is performed. That is, in this case, the model of the game board 1 to which the data in the RAM 33c of the game control device 30, the first effect control device 33, and the data in the effect ROM of the second effect control device 31 correspond is the same.

  On the other hand, whether or not the model identification information (first identification information) received from the game control device 30 is the same as the model identification information (second identification information) stored in the first effect control device 33 is determined. In (Step S7), if they are not the same (Step S7; N), the compressed data of the effect ROM is received from the effect data board 32 of the second effect control device 31, and is expanded and stored in the RAM 33c (Step S8). I do. That is, in this case, for example, the power is turned on for the first time after the model is replaced, and the model to which the game control device 30 corresponds and the model to which the data stored in the RAM 33c of the first effect control device 33 corresponds. Are not of the same model and cannot be played normally.

  From the above, the first effect control device 33 determines whether or not the RAM 33c that expands and stores the compressed data of the effect ROM transferred from the second effect control device 31 and the second effect control device 31 have been exchanged. It will be a replacement determination means. By providing such a replacement determination means, it is determined whether or not the second effect control device 31 has been replaced even if the attendant does not perform any special operation. It can be rewritten. That is, when the game board 1 is replaced, the contents of the RAM 33c can be easily updated.

  In other words, the game control device 30 that controls the progress of the game is provided, and the effect control devices (the first effect control device 33 and the second effect control device 31) are based on the signal from the game control device 30 and the image display device (display). The unit 170) controls the exchange determination means (first effect control device 33), and the first identification information unique to the gaming machine received from the game control device 30 by the first effect control device 33 when the power is turned on. And the second identification information unique to the gaming machine included in the data from the effect ROM (control ROM 32c, character ROM 32b, voice data ROM 32d) backed up by the backup means (backup power supply 37b) and stored in the RAM 33c. It becomes that.

  In the process (step S8) of receiving compressed data of the effect ROM from the effect data board 32 of the second effect control device 31 and expanding and storing it in the RAM 33c (step S8), first, as shown in FIG. 20, the first effect control device 33. Outputs the compressed data request signal of the effect ROM to the effect data board 32 of the second effect control device 31. Upon receiving this request signal, the effect data board 32 transmits the compressed data of the effect ROM to the first effect control device 33. Then, the first effect control device 33 expands the received compressed data and stores it in the RAM 33c, thereby updating the stored content of the RAM 33c. Thereby, the model with which the game control apparatus 30 corresponds, and the model with which the data memorize | stored in RAM33c of the 1st presentation control apparatus 33 respond | correspond become the same.

  As shown in FIG. 19, after the compressed data of the effect ROM is received from the effect data board 32 of the second effect control device 31 and expanded and stored in the RAM 33c (step S8), the checksum of the RAM 33c is calculated. A generation process (step S9) is performed.

  In the process of generating the checksum of the RAM 33c (step S9), the effect data stored in the RAM 33c is divided into a plurality of predetermined blocks, and a process of generating a checksum for each block is performed. After performing the process of generating the checksum of the RAM 33c (step S9), the process of receiving checksum data for each block of the effect ROM from the effect data board 32 of the second effect control device 31 is performed (step S10).

  In the process of receiving checksum data for each block of the effect ROM from the effect data board 32 of the second effect control device 31 (step S10), first, as shown in FIG. A checksum data request signal for each block is output to 32. Upon receiving this request signal, the effect data board 32 transmits checksum data for each block to the first effect control device 33.

  As shown in FIG. 19, after performing the process (step S10) which receives the checksum data for every block of effect ROM from the effect data board 32 of this 2nd effect control apparatus 31, checksum data of effect ROM and RAM33c Is performed for each block (step S11). Then, it is determined whether there is no abnormality in all the blocks (step S12).

  In the determination of whether or not there is no abnormality in all the blocks (step S12), if there is no abnormality (step S12; Y), the process of transferring the control from the BootROM 33u to the RAM 33c and storing it (step S14) To finish the power-on check process. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not all blocks are abnormal (step S12), if there is an abnormality (step S12; N), the effect data board 32 is used as effect ROM data for only the abnormal RAM data block. Is received, expanded and overwritten on the RAM 33c (step S13).

  In the process (step S13) of receiving the effect ROM data of only the abnormal RAM data block from the effect data board 32, developing and overwriting the RAM 33c (step S13), first, as shown in FIG. 31 outputs a request signal for compressed data of an abnormal block to the effect data board 32. The effect data board 32 that has received this request signal transmits the corresponding compressed data to the first effect control device 33. In this way, the data transfer time can be shortened by receiving only the data of the abnormal block. The first effect control device 33 restores the abnormal portion of the effect data stored in the RAM 33c by expanding the received compressed data and overwriting the abnormal block in the RAM 33c.

  Thereafter, a process of transferring control from the BootROM 33u to the stored RAM 33c (step S14) is performed, and the power-on check process is terminated. Through the power-on check process as described above, the gaming machine 100 can be started quickly and reliably based on the data backed up in the RAM 33c by the backup means.

  From the above, the image display device (display unit 170) for displaying the display game and the effect control devices (the first effect control device 33 and the second effect control device 31) for controlling the image display device are provided. In the gaming machine 100, the effect control device separately has a first effect control device 33 that has an arithmetic function and can be commonly used in a plurality of types of game machines, and a second effect control device 31 that is unique to each gaming machine. The second effect control device 31 includes an effect ROM (control ROM 32c, character ROM 32b, audio data ROM 32d) for storing effect data related to display control of the image display device as compressed data. The first effect control device 33 expands and stores the compressed data of the effect ROM transferred from the second effect control device 31, and the second effect control device. Replacement determination means (first production control device 33) for determining whether or not 31 has been replaced, and the RAM 33c is not backed up by the backup means (backup power supply 37b) even when the power is shut off. The first effect control device 33 newly receives and expands the compressed data of the effect ROM when it is determined that the second effect control device 31 has been replaced by the replacement determination means. Thus, it is stored in the RAM 33c.

  In addition, the first effect control device 33 divides the effect data stored in the RAM 33c into a plurality of blocks, and the effect data inspection is compared for each block with the inspection data for each block received from the second effect control device 31. If there is a block with a different comparison result, the effect data of only the different block is received from the second effect control device 31, expanded, and overwritten in the RAM 33c.

In addition, although the connector part 33m of the 1st effect control apparatus 33 and the connector part 32f of the 2nd effect control apparatus 31 were directly connected, you may connect via a harness.
Further, the replacement determination means may determine that the replacement has been made when a predetermined switch (button) is operated to turn on the power.
Further, although the backup power source 37b is provided as the backup means, the first effect control device 33 may be provided with power supply means such as a capacitor and a battery to back up the storage in the RAM 33c.
Alternatively, the RAM 33c that stores the effect data from the second effect control device 31 may be a nonvolatile memory, and the RAM 33c itself may also serve as a backup unit.
In addition, although the data abnormality is detected by comparing the checksums, the value of the specific address may be compared with the inspection data, and any other method may be used as long as it detects other data abnormality. good.

  In addition, although the example at the time of applying this invention to an effect control apparatus was shown in the Example mentioned above, you may apply not only to an effect control apparatus but to a discharge control apparatus (discharge discharge control apparatus 34), for example. When applied to the discharge control device, for example, in the gaming machine 100 connected to the prepaid card unit, when it is desired to change the lending unit price of the game ball, or when the consumption tax is included in the ball lending fee when lending the ball, The number of game balls to be paid out for ball lending can be easily changed, and the amount of replacement work such as wiring connection work can be reduced compared to the case of replacing all discharge control devices, and the cost is also low. It is advantageous. Similarly, the game control apparatus 30 can be applied.

  When applied to a discharge control device (discharge launch control device 34) or game control device 30, for example, a security function disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 3487755 may be added to prevent unauthorized replacement. In other words, the substrate having the ROM storing the encrypted compressed data is connected to the discharge control device (discharge discharge control device 34) or the game control device 30, and the encrypted compressed data is decrypted and the discharge control device ( What is necessary is just to memorize | store in RAM of the discharge | emission discharge control apparatus 34) or the game control apparatus 30. FIG.

  Note that the CPU package of the discharge control device (discharge discharge control device 34) and game control device 30 includes a RAM and a decryption circuit, and a substrate including a ROM that stores the encrypted compressed data and a discharge control. Security can be maintained if the device (discharge launch control device 34) or game control device 30 is not connected to the bus. The control board of the gaming machine 100 is sealed in the board box to prevent fraud, and it is difficult to cheat on the bus line. However, if the boards are connected by bus, the bus is outside the sealed board box. Lines will exist, making fraud easier and vulnerable to fraud. Since this vulnerability leads to illegal payout of the game ball, the bus line cannot be taken out of the board box in the discharge control device (discharge launch control device 34) or the game control device 30.

  Further, the effect data board 32 and the driver board 35 may be integrated into one board. In that case, the workability of the assembly is improved and the substrate becomes inexpensive. Alternatively, the CPU may be mounted on a single board, and the control related to the data property and the control related to the game board decoration device 54 may be performed by the CPU. In this case, the load on the effect control board (first effect control device 33) is reduced, and the game board decoration device 54 can be operated in a complicated manner.

  You may make it affix the seal | sticker etc. which show a corresponding relationship to the 1st effect control apparatus 33 and the 2nd effect control apparatus 31. FIG. That is, if the first effect control device 33 is used in common but cannot be used in common for all, the corresponding first effect control device 33 (when several types are generated in the first effect control device 33). A sticker indicating the type of the second effect control device 31 is affixed. Further, since the second performance control device 31 is unique to the gaming machine, the model name is also printed on the sticker.

  For example, a sticker printed with “Pattern A” may be attached to the first effect control device 33, and a sticker printed with “Model name △△△△ Pattern A compatible” may be attached to the second effect control device 31. The correspondence relationship becomes clear, and it is possible to prevent erroneous connection between the first effect control device 33 and the second effect control device 31 of different types (not compatible), and it is easy to find a wrong case.

  In addition, although the correspondence was represented by the sticker to be affixed, the present invention is not limited to the sticker, and it may be printed directly on the box that houses the first effect control device 33 or the second effect control device 31. In some cases, it may be represented by a resin color. Also, if the number, shape, number of pins, and position of the connectors to be connected are changed, there will be no erroneous connection. Moreover, you may change the color of a connector. Further, when the first effect control device 33 and the second effect control device 31 are connected, a fitting recess and a fitting protrusion are provided in the box to be accommodated so that the box to be accommodated is fitted, If the position of the (fitting convex part, fitting concave part) is changed, the fitting part does not fit when trying to connect the first effect control device 33 and the second effect control device 31 that do not correspond by mistake. , Can not connect.

  Moreover, not only the position of a fitting part but you may make it change a shape and a size, and may combine each. In addition, if a fitting recessed part is provided so that the space between the box which accommodates the 1st effect control apparatus 33 or the 2nd effect control apparatus 31 (the board | substrate, the electronic component etc. which are arrange | positioned at the board | substrate), and the box accommodated may be reduced. Since a person who intends to cheat cannot use the space to place an improper object such as an electronic component for cheating, an effect of preventing fraud is also produced. In this case, if the fitting convex portion has the same shape as the fitting concave portion, the space of the fitting convex portion becomes large. Therefore, a rib is provided in the shape of the fitting concave portion, or the fitting concave portion has a quadrangular or triangular shape. In this case, a rib or boss is provided at the apex portion so as to be fitted to the apex.

  The gaming machine 100 as described above includes an image display device (display unit 170) for displaying a display game, and an effect control device (first effect control device 33, second effect control device 31) for controlling the image display device. The production control device includes a first production control device 33 that has an arithmetic function and can be used in common with a plurality of types of game machines, and a second production control device unique to each game machine. 31 is connected separately so that data can be transmitted and received, and the second effect control device 31 is an effect ROM (control ROM 32c, character ROM 32b, audio, which stores effect data related to display control of the image display device as compressed data. The first effect control device 33 includes a data ROM 32d), a RAM 33c that decompresses and stores the compressed data of the effect ROM transferred from the second effect control device 31, and the first effect control device 33. Exchange determination means (first effect control device 33) for determining whether or not the effect control device 31 has been replaced, and the RAM 33c stores data stored even when the power is shut off by the backup means (backup power source 37b). The first effect control device 33 newly receives the compressed data of the effect ROM when the replacement determination means determines that the second effect control device 31 has been replaced. The data is expanded and stored in the RAM 33c.

Therefore, the production control device has a calculation function and is provided with a first production control device 33 that can be used in common with a plurality of types of gaming machines and a second production control device 31 that is unique to each gaming machine. Are connected so that they can be transmitted and received, so that only the control device unique to the gaming machine can be exchanged, and the manufacturing and development costs of the gaming machine can be reduced.
Further, the first effect control device 33 includes a RAM 33c that decompresses and stores the compressed data of the effect ROM transferred from the second effect control device 31, and the RAM 33c is also stored when the power is shut off by backup means. Thus, the waiting time from when the gaming machine is turned on to when the game is ready can be shortened.
In addition, the first effect control device 33 includes an exchange determination unit that determines whether or not the second effect control device 31 has been replaced, and when the replacement effect determination unit determines that the second effect control device 31 has been replaced. Since the effect ROM compressed data for storing the effect data relating to the display control of the image display device as compressed data is newly received from the second effect control device 31, and expanded and stored in the RAM 33c. The contents of the RAM 33c can be easily updated when the control device 31 is replaced.

  In addition, a game control device 30 that controls the progress of the game is provided, and the effect control devices (the first effect control device 33 and the second effect control device 31) are based on a signal from the game control device 30 and display an image display device (display). The unit 170) controls the exchange determination means (first effect control device 33), and the first identification information unique to the gaming machine received from the game control device 30 by the first effect control device 33 when the power is turned on. And the second identification information unique to the gaming machine included in the data from the effect ROM (control ROM 32c, character ROM 32b, voice data ROM 32d) backed up by the backup means (backup power supply 37b) and stored in the RAM 33c. I have to.

  Therefore, the replacement determination means is backed up by the first identification information unique to the gaming machine received from the game control apparatus 30 by the first effect control apparatus 33 and the backup means (backup power supply 37b) when the power is turned on. Since the game machine-specific second identification information included in the data from the effect ROM stored in the RAM 33c is compared, it is determined whether or not the second effect control device 31 has been replaced without any special operation by the staff. When it is determined and exchanged, the data in the RAM 33c can be automatically rewritten.

  In addition, when the power is turned on, the first effect control device 33 receives the first identification information unique to the gaming machine from the game control device 30, and the effect ROM (control ROM 32c, The third identification information unique to the gaming machine included in the data of the character ROM 32b and the voice data ROM 32d) is received, the first identification information and the third identification information are compared, and if they are different, an error is notified. .

  Therefore, the first effect control device 33 compares the first identification information transmitted from the game control device 30 with the third identification information unique to the gaming machine included in the data of the effect ROM when the power is turned on. However, if they are different, an error notification is made, so that the first effect control device 33 or the second effect control device 31 that has been mistakenly attached or the game control device 30 or the second effect control when the game board 1 is replaced is replaced. It is possible to discover that the device 31 has been forgotten to be replaced.

  Further, data for error notification is stored in the ROM (sub image ROM 33e) of the first effect control device.

  Accordingly, since the data for error notification is stored in the ROM of the first effect control device 33, error notification is possible even when the second effect control device 31 cannot be used (such as when normal data cannot be received). It becomes.

  In addition, the first effect control device 33 divides the effect data stored in the RAM 33 c into a plurality of blocks, and compares the effect data with the inspection data for each block received from the second effect control device 31. If there is a block with a different comparison result, the effect data of only the different block is received from the second effect control device 31, expanded, and overwritten on the RAM 33c.

  Therefore, the first effect control device 33 divides the effect data stored in the RAM 33c into a plurality of blocks, and compares the effect data with the inspection data for each block received from the second effect control device 31. If there are blocks with different comparison results, the effect data of only the different blocks is received from the second effect control device 31 and expanded and overwritten on the RAM 33c, so that all the data is transferred. Thus, the data transfer time can be shortened compared to the case of overwriting.

  The gaming machine 100 is composed of a main body frame (front frame 120) and a game board 1 configured to be detachable from the main body frame, and the effect control device is an electric device disposed on the game board 1. The control device is controlled (game board decoration device 54), the first effect control device 33 is disposed on the main body frame (front frame 120), while the second effect control device 31 is disposed on the game board 1, The substrate of the effect control device 31 is divided into an effect data board 32 having an effect ROM (control ROM 32c, character ROM 32b, audio data ROM 32d) and an effect drive board (driver board 35) having a drive function for electrical equipment. is doing.

Accordingly, since the first effect control device 33 is disposed on the main body frame and the second effect control device 31 is disposed on the game board 1, the first effect control apparatus 33 is disposed when only the game board 1 is replaced by replacement of a new model. The 1 effect control device 33 is left on the main body frame side and can be used with a new game board 1, which eliminates waste and reduces the cost of the entire gaming machine.
In addition, the second effect control device 31 exchanged together with the game board 1 is also unlikely to change the data storage part for each game board in hardware, whereas the part having the drive function is provided for each game board. Often changes. Since the effect data board 32 having the data storage function and the effect drive board having the drive function of the electric device are divided and configured, only the drive board that is changed in hardware depending on the type of the game board 1 is changed or developed. So that the configuration is very efficient.

  In addition, the main body frame (front frame 120) is provided with a back mechanism frame 160 including a storage portion (display unit storage portion 168) in which an image display device (display unit 170) can be disposed behind the game board 1. In the frame 160, an opening 163 is formed in the lower portion of the storage portion so that the second effect control device 31 disposed on the gaming board 1 faces the back surface of the gaming machine 100, and the connector portion of the first effect control device 33. Arrangement of the game board to the main body frame by arranging the first effect control device 33 on the back surface of the back mechanism frame so that the connecting surface 33m projects forward in the opening 163. Accordingly, the connector portion 33m of the first effect control device 33 and the connector portion 32f of the second effect control device 31 are connected to each other.

  Therefore, the main frame is provided with the back mechanism frame 160 in which the second effect control device 31 disposed on the gaming board 1 forms the opening 163 facing the back surface of the gaming machine 100, and the first effect control device 33 is connected to the connector portion. 33m is arranged on the rear surface of the back mechanism frame 160 so that its connection surface projects forward in the opening 163, so that the first effect control is performed according to the mounting operation of the game board 1 on the main body frame. Since the connector portion 33m of the device 33 and the connector portion 32f of the second effect control device 31 are connected, the connection of the connector portions 33m and 32f is completed simply by mounting the game board 1 on the main body frame. The work at the time of exchanging the game board 1 can be performed very efficiently.

  Further, when the game control device 30 is pivotally attached to the back surface of the second performance control device 31 and the game board 1 is mounted on the main body frame (front frame 120), the game control apparatus 30 is attached to the game board. The game control device 30 is tilted so as to be substantially orthogonal to the game board 1 and, after the game board 1 is mounted, the game control device 30 is erected so as to be substantially parallel to the game board 1, thereby turning the game control device 30. The part-side required portion is configured to overlap with the first effect control device 33 disposed on the back of the back mechanism frame, and the game control device 30 has a conversion direction when the game control device 30 is converted to a standing state. A pressing projection 93 that can press a required portion of the first effect control device 33 according to the conversion operation is formed on the side, and the connector portion 33m of the first effect control device 33 and the second projection 33 are pressed by the pressing projection 93. Connection with the connector portion 32f of the effect control device 31 Assistant is to be performed.

  Accordingly, the game control device 30 is pivotally attached to the back surface of the second effect control device 31 so that the game control device 30 is substantially orthogonal to the game board 1 when the game board 1 is mounted on the main body frame. The game control device 30 includes a connector portion 33m of the first effect control device 33 and the second effect control. Since the pressing protrusion 93 that assists the connection with the connector portion 32f of the device 31 is formed, it is possible to ensure the connection of the connector portions 32f and 33m by changing the state of the game control device 30, and there is no work related to the connection. However, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems due to poor connection of the connector portions 32f and 33m. That is, the portion where the connector portion 33m of the first effect control device 33 is formed is sandwiched between the portion where the connector portion 32f of the second effect control device 31 is formed and the pressing protrusion 93 formed on the game control device 30. Thus, the connection of the connector portions 32f and 33m is assisted, and the connection can be made reliably.

  Note that the gaming machine 100 of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment as a gaming machine, and for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines. The present invention is applicable to all gaming machines using the game balls such as

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine showing a configuration of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of the gaming machine with the transparent member holding frame removed. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of the front frame of the state which removed the transparent member holding frame and the game board. It is a rear view of a gaming machine. It is the perspective view seen from the back side of a game machine. It is the perspective view seen from the back side of a game machine, Comprising: It is a figure which shows a mode that the game control apparatus was made into the horizontal state (tilted state). It is the perspective view seen from the back side of the front frame in the state where the game board was removed. It is a rear view of a game board. It is the perspective view seen from the back side of a game board. It is the perspective view seen from the back side of a game board, Comprising: It is a figure which shows a mode that the game control apparatus was made into the horizontal state (tilted state). It is the perspective view seen from the back side of the 1st production control device. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of the 1st production control device. It is a rear view of the 2nd production control device. It is the perspective view seen from the back side of the 2nd production control device. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the back side of the 2nd production control device. It is a lower side view of the gaming machine for explaining the auxiliary connection of the connector part by the pressing projection, (a) a state showing the game control device in a horizontal state (tilted state), (b) a game It is a figure which shows a mode that the control apparatus was rotated from the inclination state, and was made into the perpendicular state. It is a lower side view of a gaming machine for explaining a fixing means for fixing a game control device in a vertical state (standing state), and (a) a state in which the game control device is rotated from a tilted state to a vertical state. FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the game control device is moved downward from the state of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a power-on check process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a power-on check process.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 30 Game control apparatus 31 2nd production control apparatus (production control apparatus)
32 effect data board 32f connector part (effect ROM)
32b Character ROM (Direction ROM)
32c Control ROM (Production ROM)
32d voice data ROM
33. First effect control device (effect control device, exchange determination means)
33c RAM
33e Sub image ROM (ROM)
33m connector part 35 driver board (production drive board)
37b Backup power supply (backup means)
54 Game board decoration equipment (electrical equipment)
70 Case member 93 Pressing protrusion 100 Game machine 120 Front frame (main body frame)
160 Back mechanism frame 163 Opening 168 Display unit storage (storage)
170 Display unit (image display device)

Claims (8)

In a gaming machine comprising an image display device for displaying a display game, and an effect control device for controlling the image display device,
The production control device
A first effect control device that has an arithmetic function and can be used in common with a plurality of types of gaming machines, and a second effect control device that is unique to the gaming machine are separately provided so that data can be transmitted and received,
The second performance control device
An effect ROM for storing effect data related to display control of the image display device as compressed data,
The first effect control device includes:
A RAM for decompressing and storing the compressed data of the effect ROM transferred from the second effect control device;
Replacement determination means for determining whether or not the second effect control device has been replaced;
With
The RAM is configured so that the stored data is retained without being erased even when the power is shut off by the backup means,
When the replacement determination unit determines that the second effect control device has been replaced, the first effect control device newly receives the compressed data of the effect ROM, expands it, and stores it in the RAM A gaming machine characterized by that. It has a game control device that controls the progress of the game,
The effect control device controls the image display device based on a signal from the game control device,
The replacement determination means includes
When the power is turned on, the first effect control device receives the first identification information unique to the gaming machine received from the game control device, and the effect ROM backed up by the backup means and stored in the RAM. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein second gaming machine-specific second identification information included in the data is compared. The first effect control device includes:
When the power is turned on, the first identification information unique to the gaming machine is received from the gaming control device, and the third identification information unique to the gaming machine is included in the data of the presentation ROM from the second presentation control device. Receive
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first identification information and the third identification information are compared and an error is notified if they are different.   4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the error notification data is stored in a ROM of the first effect control device. The first effect control device includes:
The effect data stored in the RAM is divided into a plurality of blocks, and the inspection of the effect data is performed by comparing the inspection data for each block received from the second effect control device with each block,
2. If there is a block with a different comparison result, presentation data of only the different block is received from the second presentation control device, expanded, and overwritten in a RAM. The gaming machine according to claim 4. The gaming machine is composed of a main body frame and a game board configured to be detachable from the main body frame,
The production control device controls electrical equipment arranged on the game board,
The first effect control device is disposed on the main body frame, while the second effect control device is disposed on the game board,
6. The board of the second effect control device is divided into an effect data board having the effect ROM and an effect drive board having a drive function of the electrical device. The gaming machine according to any one of the above. The main body frame is provided with a back mechanism frame provided with a storage portion in which the image display device can be arranged behind the game board,
In the back mechanism frame, an opening is formed in the lower part of the storage part so that the second effect control device disposed on the gaming board faces the back of the gaming machine,
By disposing the first effect control device on the back surface of the back mechanism frame so that the connector portion of the first effect control device projects into the opening with the connection surface facing forward. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the connector portion of the first effect control device and the connector portion of the second effect control device are connected in accordance with the mounting operation to the main body frame. . The game control device is pivotally attached to the back of the second performance control device,
When the game board is attached to the main body frame, the game control device is tilted so as to be substantially orthogonal to the game board, and after the game board is attached, the game control device is substantially the same as the game board. By configuring the game control device so as to be parallel to each other, the required part on the rotating end side of the game control device is superposed on the first effect control device disposed on the back of the back mechanism frame,
The game control device is formed with a pressing projection on the conversion direction side when the game control device is converted to the standing state, and capable of pressing a required portion of the first effect control device according to the conversion operation. ,
The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein connection of the connector portion of the first effect control device and the connector portion of the second effect control device is assisted by pressing of the pressing protrusion. .

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