JP2011139949A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can maximize the capacity of the storage tank without the generation of such a trouble as hindering the work of replenishing the storage tank with game tokens and the discharge of the game tokens to an auxiliary tank. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine 10 has a casing 11 and a front door 12 in front of the casing. The front door 12 is made up of an upper door 13 and a lower door 14. The inside of the casing 11 is partitioned into an upper part and a lower part by a lower side partition and a reel device is arranged on the lower side partition and a hopper device is arranged below the lower side partition. When a combination of specific symbols stop on an effective position visible from a display window 23 formed on the upper door 13, tokens are put out from the hopper device. In this structure, the internal surface of the storage tank is arranged on top with the upper opening of the auxiliary tank as viewed on a plane. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As a type of gaming machine, a picture display device that displays a stop pattern after the change display is displayed in the housing. A slot machine prepared for is known. In this type of gaming machine, a front door is attached to the front side of the housing so as to be openable and closable, and a medal insertion device, a start switch, a stop switch, and the like are provided on the front door. When a game is played, the player inserts a medal (or a bet operation) and starts a start operation, so that the reel of the reel device starts rotating, and the image attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reel is displayed. The display is variably displayed through a display window provided in the display area of the front door. After the rotation of the reel is started, the stop switch is pressed by the player or the reel stops rotating when a predetermined time elapses. Then, a profit state such as payout of medals is given to the player according to the stop symbol visually recognized through the display window when the reel is stopped (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  The medal is paid out by a hopper device disposed below the picture display device in the housing. The hopper device includes a storage tank opened upward for storing medals in the slot machine, and when the medals are paid out, the medals stored in the storage tank are paid out. However, since the capacity of the storage tank is limited, it is necessary to replenish the storage tank with medals when a large number of medals are paid out in the course of the game and there are not enough medals in the storage tank . There are two types of medal replenishment methods: one that automatically replenishes medals depending on the configuration of the island facilities with multiple slot machines, and one that is manually replenished by game hall employees. However, in the former method, the structure around the hopper device in the island facility and the slot machine is complicated, so the latter method is adopted in many game halls and the like.

  In addition, medals inserted from the medal insertion device are stored in the storage tank. Therefore, when a large amount of medals are thrown in the course of the game, a predetermined amount or more of medals are stored in the storage tank. In this case, in order to prevent the medals from overflowing from the inside of the storage tank, an auxiliary tank in which the surplus medals in the storage tank are discharged is provided on the side of the hopper device in the housing. As described above, the auxiliary tank is disposed on the side of the hopper device in the housing, and in front of the hopper device, the medal paid out from the hopper device is guided to the medal tray provided on the front door. This is because a medal passage is formed, and the casing is configured such that the length in the left-right direction is longer than the length in the front-rear direction. In other words, by arranging the auxiliary tank on the side of the hopper device, the medal payout configuration from the hopper device is optimized, and the hopper device and the auxiliary tank are provided below the picture display device in the housing. Can be arranged.

  Here, as described above, since the replenishment of medals to the storage tank is performed by employees of the game hall or the like, it is desirable to reduce the number of times of the work as much as possible from the viewpoint of managing the slot machines in the game hall. Further, when there is a shortage of medals in the storage tank, the time until the medals are replenished to the storage tank becomes a forced game interruption time. If this occurs frequently, the player's willingness to continue playing may be diminished. From the above viewpoint, it is necessary to secure the capacity of the storage tank as large as possible. However, it is not preferable that the medal replenishing operation becomes difficult or the medal discharge to the auxiliary tank becomes difficult in order to secure the capacity of the storage tank as large as possible.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-174739

  The present invention provides a gaming machine capable of increasing the capacity of a storage tank as much as possible without causing inconveniences such as replenishment of game medals to the storage tank and discharge of game medals to an auxiliary tank. It is intended to do.

The invention according to claim 1 includes a housing opened forward, and a front door that closes a front opening of the housing,
In the housing, a plurality of endless belts with a plurality of patterns attached in the circumferential direction are arranged, and a pattern display device that displays the patterns in a variable manner by rotating these belts is arranged.
Below the picture display device is a storage tank that opens upward and stores game medals, and a payout that pays out game medals stored in the storage tank to the outside of the gaming machine from a payout portion provided on the front door. A hopper device having a device and an auxiliary tank that is opened upward and an auxiliary tank from which excess medals are discharged when a predetermined amount or more of game medals are stored in the storage tank,
Further, the front door is provided with a display area including a display window for making a part of the pattern attached to each belt visible, and a game medal is inserted at the start of the game. Provide an operation area where at least the input unit is arranged,
The game medal inserted from the insertion unit is stored in the storage tank, and after the display of the variation of the pattern, a combination of the specific pattern formed by the pattern is established at an effective position visible from the display window. If the gaming machine is configured to pay out gaming medals by the hopper device,
The hopper device is configured such that the storage tank is cantilevered by the dispensing device,
Set the positional relationship so that the storage tank is arranged on the auxiliary tank side with respect to the dispensing device,
Furthermore, the storage tank is formed in a horizontally long shape so that the storage tank extends to a position reaching the upper side of the auxiliary tank.

  According to the present invention, the capacity of the storage tank can be increased as much as possible.

It is a perspective view showing the whole slot machine composition in one embodiment. It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a side view of a slot machine. It is a perspective view of the slot machine in a state where the front door is opened. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the slot machine is separated into two members. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a housing | casing. It is a front view which shows the internal structure of a housing | casing. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a hopper apparatus. It is a top view which shows the structure of a hopper apparatus. It is a right view which shows the structure of a hopper apparatus. It is a disassembled perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows a hopper apparatus for every main component. FIG. 10 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 9. It is the perspective view which looked at the reel unit from diagonally upward. It is the perspective view which looked at the reel unit from diagonally downward. It is a front view of a reel unit. It is a side view of a reel unit. It is a rear view of a reel unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows a reel unit for every main component. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a base frame. It is the schematic which shows the mode at the time of unit assembly | attachment in the state which looked at the reel unit from the side. It is the partially broken perspective view which looked at the mode at the time of the assembly of the reel unit with respect to a housing | casing from diagonally downward. It is a front view of the state which mounted | wore the reel unit with the upper door. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of an upper side partition plate. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a lower side partition plate. It is a perspective view which shows the whole reel apparatus. It is a perspective view which shows one reel structure. It is an expanded view of the belt-shaped belt which comprises each reel. It is a rear view which shows the back surface structure of a front door. It is a rear view which shows the back surface structure of a front door. It is a front view which shows the comparison with the conventional machine about the front structure of a slot machine. It is a front view which shows the comparison with the conventional machine about the internal structure of a slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating simply the positional relationship of a hopper apparatus and the retraction part of a lower partition plate. It is the top view and side view which show the structure of the main board | substrate unit. It is the perspective view which looked at the main board | substrate unit from the front side. It is the perspective view which looked at the main board | substrate unit from the back side. It is a disassembled perspective view of a main board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which expands and shows the fixed base plate and movable base plate which comprise a base apparatus. It is a disassembled perspective view which expands and shows each case body and main board which comprise a main controller. It is a top view which expands and shows the periphery structure of a 1st sealing part. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a cap body. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a sealing pin member. It is an AA line end view of FIG. FIG. 34 is an end view taken along line BB in FIG. 33. It is the CC sectional view taken on the line of FIG. 33 which shows the sealing process of a 1st sealing part. It is a DD line end view of FIG. It is an EE line end view of FIG. It is a top view of the main board | substrate unit which shows the attachment state of a key member. It is a figure which shows the procedure which removes a main-control apparatus from a base apparatus. It is a block circuit diagram of the slot machine. It is a top view which shows simply the structure of another auxiliary tank periphery. It is a top view which shows simply the composition of another retreating part. It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of another slot machine. It is a front view of another slot machine.

  First, invention groups that can be extracted from the present embodiment are shown as means n (n = 1, 2, 3,...), And will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the present embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Means 1. A housing (housing 11) opened forward, and a front door (front door 12) for closing the front opening of the housing;
In the casing, there are a plurality of endless belts (reels 471 to 473) with a plurality of patterns attached in the circumferential direction, and a pattern display device (reel device 406) that displays the images in a variable manner by rotating these belts. )
Below the picture display device is a storage tank (storage tank 111) that opens upward and stores game medals, and a payout unit (medal payout opening) provided in the front door for storing game medals stored in the storage tank. 72) When a hopper device (hopper device 110) having a payout device (payout device 120) for paying out to the outside of the gaming machine, and when a predetermined amount or more of game medals are stored in the storage tank And an auxiliary tank (auxiliary tank 140) from which the surplus medals are discharged side by side,
Further, the front door is provided with display areas (game panel portions 21 and 22) including a display window (display window 23) for making a part of the pattern attached to each belt visible. An operation area (table unit 40) in which at least an insertion unit (medal insertion device 41) into which a game medal is inserted at the start of the game is arranged is provided,
The game medal inserted from the insertion unit is stored in the storage tank, and after the display of the variation of the pattern, a combination of the specific pattern formed by the pattern is established at an effective position visible from the display window. If the gaming machine is configured to pay out gaming medals by the hopper device,
The hopper device is configured such that the storage tank is cantilevered by the dispensing device,
Set the positional relationship so that the storage tank is arranged on the auxiliary tank side with respect to the dispensing device,
Furthermore, the storage tank is formed in a horizontally long shape so that the storage tank extends to a position reaching the upper side of the auxiliary tank.

  In the gaming machine, an auxiliary tank is disposed together with the hopper device below the picture display device in the housing. Therefore, when a large number of game medals are inserted from the insertion unit and a predetermined amount or more of game medals are stored in the storage tank as a result of continuous game play, the surplus medals are discharged to the auxiliary tank. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the overflow of game medals from the storage tank.

  In addition, since the storage tank is cantilevered by the payout device and the positional relationship is set so that the storage tank is arranged on the auxiliary tank side with respect to the payout device, the game medal from the storage tank to the payout device Both the derivation and the discharge of game medals from the storage tank to the auxiliary tank are possible. In particular, in this structure, the weight load of the game medal currently stored by the storage tank with respect to the cantilever support surface of a payout apparatus can be reduced. In addition, when a drive unit such as a rotating member (rotary disk 124) of the payout device is provided on the cantilever support surface of the payout device, the weight load of the game medal on the drive unit is reduced. It will be.

  In this case, according to the means 1, the storage tank is formed in a horizontally long shape so as to extend to a position reaching the upper side of the auxiliary tank. That is, since the storage tank is expanded in the left-right direction, the capacity of the storage tank can be increased. Thereby, the frequency that the game medal shortage in the storage tank occurs can be reduced as much as possible. In addition, since the capacity is expanded by expanding the storage tank not to the upper side but to the auxiliary tank side, it is difficult to supply game medals to the storage tank. Absent.

  Note that “the storage tank is formed horizontally” means that the storage tank is formed so that the length in the horizontal direction of the gaming machine is longer than the length in the vertical direction of the gaming machine.

  Mean 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a bottom portion (bottom portion 111b) of the storage tank is formed so as to be positioned upward as it approaches the auxiliary tank side from the dispensing device side.

  According to the means 2, since the bottom part of the storage tank is formed so as to be positioned higher as it approaches the auxiliary tank side from the dispensing device side, in the configuration in which the storage tank is extended to the auxiliary tank side, A wide space below the bottom can be secured. As a result, the height of the auxiliary tank can be increased as much as possible, and the capacity of the auxiliary tank can be sufficiently secured.

  The bottom of the storage tank is formed so as to incline upward as it approaches the auxiliary tank side from the payout device side, so that the game medals stored in the storage tank are suitably led out to the payout device. Can do. That is, in this configuration, since the bottom portion is inclined downward from the auxiliary tank side toward the payout device side, the game medals stored in the storage tank naturally flow down to the payout device. It is.

  Means 3. A gaming machine according to means 1 or 2, characterized in that the upper end of the storage tank is substantially the same height as the upper end of the payout device.

  In the means 3, since the position of the upper end of the storage tank is substantially the same as the upper end of the dispensing device, the height of the hopper device can be made lower than that of the conventional gaming machine. Thereby, for example, since the distance between the pattern display device and the hopper device can be increased in the vertical direction, the workability of replenishment of game medals to the storage tank can be improved. In this case, the capacity of the storage tank can be sufficiently secured by providing the configuration of the means 1 and the like. In addition, in the configuration in which the height of the hopper device is reduced as described above by setting the upper end position of the storage tank to be substantially the same as the upper end of the discharge device, rather than lowering the upper end position of the discharge device. Can be secured as large as possible.

  In addition, by forming an attachment piece (fixed wall 118) extending outward at the upper end of the storage tank on the side opposite to the auxiliary tank, the attachment piece is attached to the upper end (upper part 121b) of the dispensing device. The configuration in the means 3 can be suitably realized. That is, in this configuration, the function of firmly fixing the storage tank to the dispensing device is secured by the mounting piece.

  Means 4. In any one of the means 1 to 3, a recessed portion (recessed portion 116) that is recessed toward the inside of the storage tank is provided in a side wall portion (right wall portion 113b) on the auxiliary tank side of the storage tank, and the recessed portion is provided to the auxiliary tank. A medal discharge port (medal discharge port 116a) is formed.

  According to the means 4, the side wall of the storage tank on the side of the auxiliary tank is provided with a recess recessed toward the inside of the storage tank, and a medal discharge port for the auxiliary tank is formed in the recess. Thereby, since the position of the medal discharge port can be set regardless of the expansion of the storage tank in the left-right direction, it is preferable to discharge the game medal to the auxiliary tank in the configuration in which the storage tank is extended to the auxiliary tank side. It can be carried out.

  Means 5. In the means 4, the concave portion includes a first wall portion (first wall portion 116b) that is offset inward from the side wall portion of the storage tank, and a second wall that connects the first wall portion and the side wall portion. A gaming machine comprising a wall portion (second wall portion 116c), wherein the second wall portion is provided so as to be orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the first wall portion.

  According to the means 5, it is possible to make the size of the recess as small as possible while suitably securing a space from the medal discharge port to the auxiliary tank. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the capacity of the storage tank due to the formation of the recess as much as possible while making the discharge of game medals from the medal discharge port suitable.

  Means 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the medal outlet is formed in the first wall portion.

  In the configuration in which the hopper device and the auxiliary tank are arranged side by side as described above, the first wall portion of the recess faces the auxiliary tank side. Further, by the means 5, the first wall portion and the second wall portion are orthogonal or substantially orthogonal. In this case, according to the means 6, since the medal discharge port is formed in the first wall portion, the dropping path of the game medal discharged from the medal discharge port to the auxiliary tank depends on the size of the recess. Will be secured. Therefore, the position of the first wall portion can be set at a limit position that makes it suitable for discharging game medals to the auxiliary tank. And if the magnitude | size of a recessed part can be made small, the reduction | decrease in the capacity | capacitance of the storage tank by having formed the recessed part can be suppressed as much as possible.

  Mean 7 In any one of means 1 to means 6, when a predetermined amount or more of game medals are stored in the storage tank, guide means (guide plate 117) for guiding the surplus medals to the auxiliary tank is provided. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the means 7, since the guiding means is provided, the game medals can be suitably discharged from the storage tank to the auxiliary tank.

  In the case where any one of the means 4 to 6 is provided, the guiding means is configured to guide the game medal to the auxiliary tank through the medal discharge port.

  Means 8. In the means 7, the guide means is a plate-like guide member (guide plate 117), and the bottom (bottom part 117a) of the storage tank is inclined downward from the inside of the storage tank to above the auxiliary tank. A gaming machine characterized by being attached to the machine.

  According to the means 8, the guiding means can be provided with a relatively simple configuration. Further, in this configuration, it is possible to adjust how much game medals are stored in the storage tank when the game medals are discharged to the auxiliary tank by the height of the storage tank side end portion of the guide member. it can.

  In the case where any one of the above means 4 to 6 is provided, the medal discharge port is formed in the recess, so that the position of the medal discharge port in the left-right direction is determined in the design stage of the gaming machine. By adjusting, the freedom degree of the structure of a guidance member, such as the inclination angle of a guidance member, and the length which protrudes outside from a medal discharge port, can be raised. In particular, in the configuration provided with the means 6, since the medal discharge port faces the auxiliary tank side, it is not necessary to bend the guide member, and the configuration of the guide member can be simplified.

  In addition, the guide member can be suitably attached to the storage tank by forming the recess at the corner on the auxiliary tank side of the storage tank.

  Means 9. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the leading end of the guide member is positioned closer to the storage tank than the center in the left-right direction of the auxiliary tank.

  According to the means 9, since the leading end portion of the guide member is located on the storage tank side from the center in the left-right direction of the auxiliary tank, when the game medal jumps out of the guide member vigorously, the game medal is stored in the auxiliary tank. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience such as being not accommodated inside.

  Means 10. In the means 8 or 9, the guide member is provided with guide means (guide portion 117c) for guiding the game medal guided toward the auxiliary tank so as to reach the vicinity of the center of the upper surface opening of the auxiliary tank. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the means 10, since the guide means is provided, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the game medal is not accommodated in the auxiliary tank even if the game medal flows down on the guide member. . In addition, since the game medals are stored near the center of the auxiliary tank in plan view, the game medals can be suitably stored in the auxiliary tank. That is, in the configuration in which the game medals reach the edge side of the upper surface opening of the auxiliary tank, the game medals are stored in the auxiliary tank biased toward the edge side, and the game medals are entirely stored in the auxiliary tank. This is because game medals may overflow from the auxiliary tank before being stored.

  In addition, as a guide means, the structure which provides the guide wall which stands up above the bottom part of this guidance member at the outer side edge part of this guidance member, and extends toward the center vicinity of the upper surface opening part of the said auxiliary tank is considered. It is done.

  Means 11. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 10, wherein the auxiliary tank is provided at an end in a left-right direction in the housing.

  In the means 11, since the auxiliary tank is provided at the end portion in the left-right direction in the housing, a wide space for disposing the hopper device can be secured. In this case, since the storage tank extends at least above the auxiliary tank, the storage tank can be greatly expanded in the left-right direction.

  Means 12. In any one of means 1 to means 11, the auxiliary tank is placed on the bottom plate (bottom plate 11b) of the casing.

  According to the means 12, since the auxiliary tank is placed on the bottom plate of the housing, it is easy to discharge the game medals stored in the auxiliary tank when the auxiliary tank is filled with game medals. It can be carried out.

  Means 13. In any one of the means 1 to 12, a rail (rail 16) is provided on the bottom plate (bottom plate 11b) of the housing to support the payout device so as to be slidable only in the front-rear direction. Machine.

  In the means 13, since the payout device is supported on the bottom plate of the housing so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction by the rail, for example, when a failure occurs in the hopper device, the hopper device can be easily removed from the housing. It can be taken out.

  In this case, in the configuration of the means 1 or the like, since the storage tank is expanded to a position that extends above the auxiliary tank, the capacity of the storage tank is increased. Thus, the slide guide of the dispensing device is not hindered.

Means 14. A housing (housing 11) opened forward, and a front door (front door 12) for closing the front opening of the housing;
In the casing, there are a plurality of endless belts (reels 471 to 473) with a plurality of patterns attached in the circumferential direction, and a pattern display device (reel device 406) that displays the images in a variable manner by rotating these belts. )
Below the picture display device is a storage tank (storage tank 111) that opens upward and stores game medals, and a payout unit (medal payout opening) provided in the front door for storing game medals stored in the storage tank. 72) A hopper device (hopper device 110) having a payout device (payout device 120) for paying out the gaming machine to the outside of the gaming machine, and surplus medals when a predetermined amount or more of game medals are stored in the storage tank Are provided side by side with an auxiliary tank arrangement area in which an auxiliary tank (auxiliary tank 140) that will be discharged is arranged,
Further, the front door is provided with display areas (game panel portions 21 and 22) including a display window (display window 23) for making a part of the pattern attached to each belt visible. An operation area (table unit 40) in which at least an insertion unit (medal insertion device 41) into which a game medal is inserted at the start of the game is arranged is provided,
The game medal inserted from the insertion unit is stored in the storage tank, and after the display of the variation of the pattern, a combination of the specific pattern formed by the pattern is established at an effective position visible from the display window. If the gaming machine is configured to pay out gaming medals by the hopper device,
The hopper device is configured such that the storage tank is cantilevered by the dispensing device,
Set the positional relationship so that the storage tank is arranged on the auxiliary tank arrangement region side with respect to the dispensing device,
Furthermore, the storage tank is formed in a horizontally long shape so that the storage tank extends to a position reaching the upper side of the auxiliary tank arrangement region.

  In the gaming machine, a hopper device and an auxiliary tank arrangement area are provided below the picture display device in the housing. Therefore, an auxiliary tank separate from the gaming machine can be arranged in the auxiliary tank arrangement region. Therefore, when a large number of game medals are inserted from the insertion unit and a predetermined amount or more of game medals are stored in the storage tank as a result of continuous game play, the surplus medals are arranged in the auxiliary tank arrangement area. As a result, the game medals are prevented from overflowing from the storage tank.

  In addition, since the storage tank is cantilevered by the dispensing device, and the positional relationship is set so that the storage tank is disposed on the auxiliary tank arrangement region side with respect to the dispensing device, the storage tank is connected to the dispensing device. Both the derivation of game medals and the discharge of game medals from the storage tank to the auxiliary tank are possible. In particular, in this structure, the weight load of the game medal currently stored by the storage tank with respect to the cantilever support surface of a payout apparatus can be reduced. In addition, when a drive unit such as a rotating member (rotary disk 124) of the payout device is provided on the cantilever support surface of the payout device, the weight load of the game medal on the drive unit is reduced. It will be.

  In this case, according to the means 14, the storage tank is formed in a horizontally long shape so as to extend to a position reaching the upper side of the auxiliary tank arrangement region. That is, since the storage tank is expanded in the left-right direction, the capacity of the storage tank can be increased. Thereby, the frequency that the game medal shortage in the storage tank occurs can be reduced as much as possible. Further, since the capacity is expanded by expanding the storage tank not to the upper side but to the auxiliary tank arrangement region side, there is a problem that it becomes difficult to replenish game medals to the storage tank. There is nothing.

  Note that “the storage tank is formed horizontally” means that the storage tank is formed so that the length in the horizontal direction of the gaming machine is longer than the length of the gaming machine in the vertical direction.

  Further, by applying any one of the above means 2 to 13 to the means 14, the configuration of the gaming machine can be made more suitable. In this case, in each of the above means, the “auxiliary tank” is changed to the “auxiliary tank arrangement area” and applied.

Means 15. In any one of the means 1 to 14, the interior of the housing is vertically partitioned by a partition portion (lower partition plate 405), the pattern display device is disposed on the partition portion, and the partition portion The hopper device below,
In order to prevent at least a part of the front side of the upper surface opening (upper surface opening 112) in the storage tank from overlapping with the partition in the vertical direction, the front end of the partition is more than at least one of its left and right ends. A gaming machine characterized in that a retreating part (retreating part 468) that retreats to the back side is provided.

  In the gaming machine of means 15, the inside of the housing is partitioned vertically by a partitioning portion, a pattern display device is disposed on the partitioning portion, and a hopper device is disposed below the partitioning portion. In this case, a receding portion that is retracted to the far side is provided at the front end of the partition portion so that at least a part of the front side of the upper surface opening in the storage tank does not overlap the partition portion in the vertical direction. Thereby, even if the distance between the partition portion and the hopper device is reduced, a work space for replenishment of game medals to the storage tank can be secured. Therefore, it is possible to make the position of the partition portion lower than the conventional gaming machine while improving the workability of replenishment of game medals to the storage tank. As a result, for example, in order to expand the display area in order to diversify the production etc., the workability of replenishing game medals to the storage tank is good even with a configuration in which the position of the display window is lower than the conventional one Can be maintained in a stable state. And even if it is such a structure, the capacity | capacitance of a storage tank can be enlarged as much as possible by providing the structure of the said means 1 grade | etc.,.

  Further, in the configuration of this means, not all the front side end portions of the partition portion are moved backward, but at least one of the front side end portions of the partition portion is maintained on the front side, whereby the partition portion is A wide area for holding in the casing can be secured. Therefore, the above-described effect can be achieved while ensuring the function of supporting the picture display device in the partition. Even if the display area is not expanded and the position of the partition portion is not lower than that of the conventional gaming machine, the workability of replenishing game medals to the storage tank is provided by providing the partition portion having the structure of this means. Can be made better.

  Means 16. In the means 15, the length of the storage tank in the left-right direction is shorter than the length in the left-right direction of the partition part, and at least the entire part located above the upper surface opening at the front end of the partition part A game machine characterized in that the retracting portion is extended over the range.

  According to the means 16, since the retreating portion is provided over the entire left and right direction of the upper surface opening of the storage tank, the work space for replenishment of game medals to the storage tank can be expanded to the maximum in the left and right direction. . Thereby, workability | operativity of the supply of the game medal with respect to a storage tank can be made more favorable.

  Means 17. A gaming machine according to claim 15 or 16, wherein at least a portion of the retracted portion located above the upper surface opening extends in the left-right direction and is linear.

  In the means 17, since the part located above the upper surface opening in the retreating part is configured to retreat evenly to the back side, a work space for replenishing game medals to the storage tank is provided evenly in the left-right direction. Can do. As a result, the game medal replenishment operation can be performed in the same manner at any position within the range where the retreating portion is provided above the upper surface opening, thereby increasing the degree of freedom of the game medal replenishment operation. And the work can be made better.

Means 18. In any one of the means 15 to 17, the pattern display device has an annular shape or a substantially annular shape having a diameter shorter than the length in the front-rear direction of the casing, and the endless belt is wound around the outer peripheral surface thereof. A plurality of reels (reels 471 to 473) are provided, and driving means (stepping motor 475) provided for each reel and rotating the reels, and support for supporting the reels and the driving means on the partition portion. Part (reel plate 476),
By rotating each of the reels with the center of the circle as a central axis, the display display window has a configuration in which a variable display of a pattern moving up and down is visible,
The retracted part is positioned on the near side of the front-rear direction center of each reel,
Further, the gaming machine is characterized in that a fixed portion of the support portion to the partition portion does not protrude or hardly protrude forward of the gaming machine than the retracted portion.

  According to the means 18, since the retracting portion is provided so as to be positioned on the near side of the center in the front-rear direction of each reel, the picture display device including the reel is stably installed on the partition portion. Can do. Further, since the lower end portion of the support portion does not protrude or hardly protrudes than the retracted portion, the portion of the portion that does not overlap the partition portion in the upper surface opening of the storage tank in the vertical direction. On the upper side, the curved surface on the front lower side of each reel is located. Thereby, in the structure which installed the picture display apparatus which has a reel on the partition part in the stable state, the work space of the supply of the game medal with respect to a storage tank can be ensured.

  In addition, when the diameter of the reel is set to be slightly shorter than the length in the front-rear direction of the housing, each reel has a configuration with a reel having a large diameter that can be barely accommodated in the housing. A large number of relatively large patterns can be given. Therefore, it is possible to set various combinations of stop patterns while improving the visibility of the patterns.

Means 19. In any one of the means 15 to 17, the picture display device includes a plurality of reels (reels 471 to 473) each having an annular shape or a substantially annular shape and having the endless belt wound around the outer circumferential surface thereof. A driving means (stepping motor 475) provided for each reel and rotating the reel, and a reel having a predetermined width in the front-rear direction of the center of the reel and holding each reel and each driving means. A holding portion (an upstanding portion of the reel plate 476) and a support portion (a bottom portion of the reel plate 476) that supports the holding portion on the partition portion;
By rotating each of the reels with the center of the circle as a central axis, the display display window has a configuration in which a variable display of a pattern moving up and down is visible,
The retracted portion is located on the back side of the forefront of each reel and on the front side of the center in the front-rear direction of each reel;
Furthermore, the gaming machine is characterized in that the front side end portion of the support portion does not protrude or hardly protrudes in front of the gaming machine than the retracted portion.

  In the gaming machine of the means 19, the retreating part is located behind the forefront of each reel, and the front end of the support part does not protrude forward or hardly protrude from the retreating part. The curved surface on the front lower side of each reel is located above the part of the upper surface opening of the storage tank that does not overlap the vertical direction. Thereby, even if a reel having a relatively large diameter is provided, a work space for replenishment of game medals to the storage tank can be secured. If a reel having a relatively large diameter can be provided, a large number of relatively large patterns can be applied to each reel (each endless belt). In this case, it is possible to variously set the number of combinations of stop patterns while improving the visibility of the patterns. Further, in the above-described configuration, the retreating part is provided so as to be positioned on the front side of the front-rear direction center of each reel, and each reel is provided by a holding part having a predetermined width in the front-rear direction of the reel center. And since it is the structure which hold | maintains each drive means, even if it is a case where the reel with a comparatively large diameter is provided, a pattern display apparatus can be installed in the stable state on a partition part.

  Means 20. In the means 18 or 19, an extension part (lower reel support part 467) extending downward from the retracted part is provided at the front end of the partition part, and the support part corresponds to the extension part. Then, an attachment portion (lower attachment portion 478) is provided, and the design display device is fixed to the partition portion by fixing the attachment portion to the extension portion in a state of being overlapped with the extension portion in a front view. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  As described above, in the configuration in which the retracting portion is provided, the length of the partition portion in the front-rear direction is shorter than that of a conventional gaming machine, so the area for installing the picture display device on the partition portion Is narrower. In this case, according to the structure of the means 20, since the area | region for fixing a pattern display apparatus is provided in the extension part extended below from a retreat part instead of on a partition part, a pattern display apparatus is fixed. The area for can be expanded. Moreover, since the extension part and the attachment part overlap with each other when viewed from the front, the fixing operation of the attachment part to the extension part can be easily performed.

  Means 21. In any one of means 15 to means 17, the picture display device is provided for each endless belt, in addition to the endless belt, and a driving means (stepping motor 475) for rotating the endless belt, A support portion (reel plate 476) that is provided for each endless belt and each driving means and supports each endless belt and each driving means on the partition portion; An extension portion (lower reel support portion 467) extending downward from the retreat portion is provided, and a mounting portion extending downward corresponding to the extension portion at a front end portion of the support portion where the partition portion contacts the partition portion. (The lower attachment portion 478) is provided, and the picture display device is fixed to the partition portion by fixing the attachment portion to the extension portion in a state of being overlapped with the extension portion in a front view. Game .

  As described above, in the configuration in which the retracting portion is provided, the length of the partition portion in the front-rear direction is shorter than that of a conventional gaming machine, so the area for installing the picture display device on the partition portion Is narrower. In this case, according to the structure of the means 21, since the area | region for fixing a pattern display apparatus is provided in the extension part extended below from a retreat part instead of on a partition part, a pattern display apparatus is fixed. The area for can be expanded. Moreover, since the extension part and the attachment part overlap with each other when viewed from the front, the fixing operation of the attachment part to the extension part can be easily performed.

  Means 22. In any one of the means 15 to 21, the left and right end portions (attachment portions 462, 463, bent portions 465, 466) of the front end portion of the partition portion are the left and right side wall portions (side plates 11d, 11e) of the casing. A gaming machine characterized in that it is positioned near the front end portion of).

  According to the means 22, since the left and right end portions of the front end portion of the partition portion are located near the front end portions of the left and right side wall portions of the housing, an area for holding the partition portion in the housing is provided. It can be secured more widely. Therefore, the above-described effect can be achieved while ensuring the function of supporting the picture display device in the partitioning portion.

  Means 23. In any one of the means 15 to means 22, a frame (base) on which a control device (main control device 201) for performing display control of the picture display device and winning determination is mounted and is detachably mounted in the housing. A gaming machine characterized in that a frame 401) is provided, and the picture display device is mounted in the frame by providing the partition as a bottom of the frame.

  According to the means 23, since the picture display device and the control device are mounted in a frame body that is detachably attached to the housing, the frame body is used when changing the model of the gaming machine in a game hall or the like. The replacement work of the picture display device and the control device can be completed simply by exchanging. Therefore, it is possible to greatly reduce the labor and cost required for model replacement. For example, an operation of removing the casing of the old gaming machine from the island facility, an operation of fixing the casing of the new gaming machine to the island facility, or the like (nailing operation or the like) becomes unnecessary. Further, in this case, since the components other than the picture display device, the control device, and the frame are repeatedly used, reuse of various members can be promoted, which can be said to be desirable from the viewpoint of environmental conservation. However, there is a possibility that the vertical position of the pattern display device differs for each model. In this case, the positional relationship between the hopper device and the partition that does not require replacement when changing the model or reusing it may change. There is sex. On the other hand, it is assumed that the position of the pattern display device of the new gaming machine is lower than the position of the pattern display device of the old gaming machine when the model is changed because the backward part is provided in the partitioning part. However, there is no problem that the workability of replenishment of game medals to the storage tank deteriorates.

  The “winning determination” refers to determining whether or not to give a special gaming state advantageous to the player.

Means 24. In any one of the means 1 to 23, the storage tank has a storage area (storage part 113) for storing game medals, and the payout device has a lower opening (outlet side end part 114b) of the storage tank. A rotating member (rotating disk 124) that holds a game medal that flows out of the lower opening and faces it, and pays out the game medal by rotationally driving the rotating member;
A part of the outer surface of the storage area is recessed to the inside of the storage area to form a bulge portion (bulge part 115) bulging from the inner surface of the storage area, and a part of the dispensing device is formed in the bulge part. A gaming machine characterized in that (projecting part W) is accommodated.

  According to the means 24, a bulging portion bulging from the inner surface of the storage region is formed by denting a part of the outer surface of the storage region to the inner side of the storage region, and a part of the dispensing device is placed in the bulging portion. By accommodating, the height of the hopper device can be made lower than that of the conventional gaming machine while sufficiently securing the capacity of the storage tank. That is, because the bulging portion that accommodates a part of the payout device is formed on the inner surface of the storage area, a space for storing game medals can be secured around the bulging portion. As a result, the area below the picture display device in the housing can be narrowed without causing the adverse effect that the capacity of the storage tank becomes extremely small. For example, the display area is suitably expanded. Can do. Further, when any one of the above means 15 to 23 is provided, the area below the picture display device (partition section) in the housing can be further narrowed, and the display area can be further expanded. Can do. Moreover, even if the hopper device has a lower height than the conventional gaming machine as in this means, the capacity of the storage tank is increased as much as possible by providing the above-described means 1 and the like. be able to.

  Even if the display area is not expanded, the distance between the pattern display device and the hopper device can be increased in the vertical direction by providing the hopper device having the configuration in this means. The workability of replenishment and removal of game medals can be improved.

  Means 25. A gaming machine according to claim 24, wherein the bulging portion is provided so as to extend along an outline of a portion accommodated in the bulging portion of the payout device.

  According to the means 25, since the bulging part is provided along the outline of the portion accommodated in the bulging part in the dispensing device, it is possible to prevent the bulging part from becoming extremely large. . As a result, the bulging portion can be provided while minimizing the capacity of the storage tank.

  Means 26. A gaming machine according to means 24 or 25, wherein the position of the upper end of the bulging portion is made lower than the upper surface opening (upper surface opening 112) of the storage region.

  In the gaming machine, when a large amount of game medals are paid out from the payout device in the course of the game, there are cases where the game medals in the storage tank are insufficient. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately supply game medals to the storage tank, and there is a type of replenishment work that is performed by an employee of a game hall using a supply container. In this case, according to the means 26, since the position of the upper end of the bulging portion is below the upper surface opening of the storage tank, the bulging portion can be prevented from interfering with the replenishment operation. it can. Further, it is possible to prevent as much as possible that a game medal replenished from the replenishment container into the storage tank collides with the bulging portion and jumps out of the storage tank due to the reaction. Furthermore, if the bulging part bulges to the upper side of the upper surface opening of the storage tank, it will lead to an increase in the height of the hopper device, resulting in a reduction in the height of the hopper device. However, according to the configuration of this means, such inconvenience can be prevented.

  Means 27. In any one of the means 24 to 26, the inner surface of the storage area is inclined so that a game medal flows down toward the lower opening, and around the bulging part on the inner surface, A gaming machine characterized by securing an area where game medals can flow down toward a lower opening.

  According to the means 27, an area is secured around the bulging portion on the inner surface of the storage area so that the game medal can flow toward the lower opening (that is, the payout device). Therefore, it can prevent as much as possible that the game medal located on the inner surface of the storage area is blocked by the bulging portion from flowing down to the payout device.

  Means 28. The gaming machine according to claim 27, characterized in that the upstream surface (left side surface 115b) of the bulging portion on the upstream side in the game medal flow direction is formed into a curved surface that is convex toward the upstream side.

  According to the means 28, the game medal flow direction upstream surface in the bulging portion is a curved surface convex upstream, so that the game medals flowing down the inner surface of the storage area are prevented from staying on the bulging portion. can do. Thereby, in this structure which provided the bulging part, the flow of the game medal on an inner surface can be made smooth.

  Means 29. In any one of the means 24 to 28, the storage tank includes a derivation area (derivation part 114) for deriving game medals having the lower opening and stored in the storage area to the payout device. The gaming machine is characterized in that the storage area and the lead-out area are provided by dividing the storage tank vertically by a partition wall (partition wall 119).

  The gaming machine is divided into an area for storing game medals in a storage tank and an area for deriving the stored game medals to a payout device by providing a storage area and a derivation area. Therefore, the weight of the game medals stored in the storage tank can be dispersed, and the load due to the weight of the game medals applied to the rotating member of the payout device can be reduced. In this case, according to the means 29, since the storage area and the lead-out area are provided by dividing the storage tank vertically by the partition wall, the storage area and the lead-out area can be made as close as possible. Therefore, in the present configuration provided with both regions as described above, the height of the storage tank can be reduced, and accordingly the height of the hopper device can be reduced. Also in this configuration, since the bulging portion is provided, a part of the dispensing device can be accommodated in the bulging portion, and the height of the hopper device can be secured while ensuring a sufficient capacity of the storage tank. Can be lowered as described above.

  Means 30. A gaming machine according to any one of means 24 to 29, wherein the position of the upper end of the storage tank is substantially the same height as the upper end of the payout device.

  In the means 30, since the position of the upper end of the storage tank is substantially the same as the upper end of the dispensing device, it is possible to reduce the height of the hopper device while ensuring the capacity of the storage tank as large as possible. That is, by making the position of the upper end of the storage tank lower than the upper end of the dispensing device, the height of the hopper device becomes the same as the configuration in this means, but in this case, the capacity of the storage tank is higher than the configuration in this means. Because it will also be smaller. Also in this configuration, since the bulging portion is provided, a part of the dispensing device can be accommodated in the bulging portion, and the height of the hopper device can be secured while ensuring a sufficient capacity of the storage tank. Can be lowered as described above.

  In addition, the structure in the means 17 is formed by forming the attachment piece (fixed wall 118) extended to the dispensing device side at the upper end of the storage tank and attaching the attachment piece to the upper end (upper part 121b) of the dispensing device. It can be suitably realized. That is, in this configuration, the function of firmly fixing the storage tank to the dispensing device is secured by the mounting piece.

  Means 31. In any one of the means 24 to 30, the rotating member is inclined, and a part of the payout device accommodated in the bulging part is an upper end part (projecting part W) of the rotating member. A featured gaming machine.

  In the means 31, by storing the upper end portion of the rotating member in the bulging portion, the storage tank can be brought closer to the dispensing device side, and the height of the hopper device can be reduced.

  Since the rotating member is inclined, the weight on the rotating member of the game medal stored in the storage tank can be reduced, and the position of the medal payout portion in the payout device is set upward. It is also possible to do.

  Means 32. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 31, wherein the storage tank is formed of a synthetic resin.

  According to the means 32, since the storage tank is formed of a synthetic resin, it is possible to reduce the weight of the storage tank and further reduce the weight of the hopper device. In addition, it is possible to facilitate the formation of a concave portion or a bulging portion provided in the storage tank.

  Means 33. A game characterized in that in any one of the means 1 to means 32, an auxiliary display device (liquid crystal display device 600) having a display screen for displaying according to the game situation is provided above the display window in the front door. Machine.

  According to the means 33, the display according to the game situation is performed on the display screen located above the display window. As this display content, there is, for example, an effect according to the game situation or a notification of the content of an abnormality occurring in the gaming machine. And since the display screen is located above the display window, the horizontal length of the display screen can be secured widely. In this case, if the display screen can be expanded, for example, a dynamic effect on the display screen can be achieved, and further, the contents of the abnormality can be notified more clearly.

  However, since the gaming machine is installed in an existing island facility in a game hall or the like, it is not preferable to change the size in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction. The front door is generally configured such that the length in the vertical direction is longer than the length in the horizontal direction. Therefore, in order to greatly expand the display screen, it is necessary to position the display window downward and increase the vertical length of the display screen. However, in order to greatly lower the position of the display window, the position of the picture display device must be greatly lowered accordingly, and the area below the picture display device in the housing needs to be narrowed. And in order to narrow down the area | region below the pattern display apparatus in a housing | casing, it is necessary to make the height of a hopper apparatus low. In this case, the capacity of the storage tank can be suitably ensured by applying any one of the means 1 to means 14 even if the height of the hopper device is lowered. Accordingly, it is possible to suitably realize expansion of the display screen. Further, by applying the configuration of the means 15 and the like, it is possible to further expand the display screen while improving the workability of supplying (and taking out) game medals to and from the storage tank. In addition, by applying the configuration of the means 24 and the like, it is possible to further expand the display screen while ensuring a sufficient capacity of the storage tank.

  Means 34. In the means 33, the display window and the display screen are both rectangular, and the area of the display screen is larger than the area of the display window.

  According to the means 34, the area of the display screen is larger than the area of the display window. Thereby, the content displayed on the display screen can be easily visually recognized while gazing at the pattern through the display window.

  Means 35. In any one of the means 1 to means 34, in the operation area, a bet operation means (bet switches 42 to 44) operated to bet virtual medals stored and stored as virtual game media, and the input section Start operation means (start switch 45) operated to start rotation of each belt after a game medal is betted by inserting a game medal or by operating the bet operation means, and the belt provided for each belt. A gaming machine comprising a plurality of stop operating means (stop switches 52 to 54) operated to stop the rotation of the game machine.

  According to the means 35, the effect of any of the means 1 to 34 can be enjoyed in the slot machine.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in the case of application to a spinning cylinder type gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described in detail based on the drawings. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 3 is a side view of the slot machine 10, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 open. FIG. Further, in the present slot machine 10, the front door 12 can be vertically separated, and FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of the separated state. First, an external configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, directions such as up, down, left and right are specified based on the front view of the slot machine 10.

  The slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The housing 11 includes a top plate 11a, a bottom plate 11b, a back plate 11c, a left side plate 11d, and a right side plate 11e formed in a wooden plate shape (see the perspective view of the case in FIG. 6), and adjacent plates 11a to 11e. Is fixed by fixing means such as adhesion, so that it is formed in a box shape whose front side is opened as a whole. In addition, each board 11a-11e may be comprised with a synthetic resin panel or a metal panel other than being comprised with a wooden panel, or it is comprised by forming in the box shape integral with a synthetic resin material or a metal material. May be. The casing 11 configured as described above is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility at the time of installation in the game hall.

(Description of front door 12)
A front door 12 as a front open / close door is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. The front door 12 is composed of two door bodies that can be divided into upper and lower parts, and the upper side is an upper door 13 and the lower side is a lower door 14. The upper door 13 and the lower door 14 are provided so as to block all the front opening portions of the housing 11, and are opened to the front side with the left edge portion of the slot machine 10 as an axis. In this case, the upper door 13 and the lower door 14 are connected by a connecting member on the back surface side, and are basically opened or closed together. However, the detailed configuration will be described later.

  The upper door 13 is provided with two upper and lower game panel portions 21 and 22 facing the front. Among these, the upper game panel portion 21 is provided in a substantially vertical direction, and an image or the like of a liquid crystal display device provided on the back side of the upper door 13 is displayed through the game panel portion 21. The game panel section 21 constitutes an auxiliary display section that gives various information to the player. Various display effects are executed as the game progresses, and the slot machine 10 has an abnormality. If it occurs, an abnormality notification is displayed to that effect. The upper game panel portion 21 is configured to be larger than the lower game panel portion 22, and the large-sized liquid crystal display device can be installed by the game panel portion 21. In the present embodiment, for example, a 15-inch liquid crystal device is installed on the back surface of the game panel unit 21.

  Further, the lower game panel portion 22 is provided at an angle so as to face slightly upward. A display window 23 having a horizontally long rectangular shape is formed in the lower game panel portion 22. The display window 23 is made of a transparent or translucent material, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display window 23. Instead of the illustrated display window 23, other configurations such as providing a plurality of vertically long display windows and arranging the display windows side by side may be employed.

  Actually, the upper and lower game panel sections 21 and 22 are composed of a single transparent panel as a whole, and are displayed by an enclosing member (for example, a black sheet or a frame) attached to the back side of the transparent panel. A window 23 and the like are formed. Further, in the transparent panel, portions corresponding to the upper and lower game panel portions 21 and 22 are flat surfaces, and a long and narrow curved surface portion is formed between them. In this case, the curved surface portion of the transparent panel does not cover the display window 23 and is shielded so that the back thereof cannot be seen. Accordingly, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that external light enters the inside of the machine through the curved surface portion and the reel design described later becomes difficult to see due to light refraction. The upper and lower game panel portions 21 and 22 are configured by a single transparent panel, thereby improving aesthetics.

  In addition, according to each configuration such as the size and installation angle of the game panel units 21 and 22 as described above, it is possible to give a great impact to the player by the display effect using the large liquid crystal display device, The reel symbol through the display window 23 which is the main display section of the slot machine 10 is made favorable. Furthermore, abnormality notification in the liquid crystal display device can be performed more clearly. That is, not only the fact that an abnormality has occurred in the slot machine 10 but also the location where the abnormality has occurred can be clearly displayed using a picture or the like, and the recovery method of the abnormality can also be indicated. .

  When viewed from the front of the slot machine 10, the game panel portion 21 is provided so as to occupy an area of approximately 1/3 or more of the front surface portion of the machine. As a result, the lower game panel 22 (display window 23 for displaying a reel to be described later) is provided at a substantially central height position of the slot machine 10.

  On the upper edge and both left and right edges of the upper door 13, an enclosure portion 25 is formed so as to surround the game panel portions 21 and 22 and project forward from the panel portions 21 and 22. A central lamp portion 26 and a pair of left and right speaker portions 27 are provided in the portion, and a side lamp portion 28 is provided in both the left and right portions. The central lamp part 26 and the side lamp part 28 light up or flash as the game progresses, and the speaker part 27 sounds various sound effects as the game progresses and informs the player of the game state. To do.

(Description of lower door 14)
Further, the lower door 14 is provided with a table portion 40 so as to protrude to the front side of the slot machine. The table portion 40 has a shape in which an edge on the near side forms an arc shape, and an upper surface thereof is flat and inclined downward toward the near side. The table unit 40 is an operation unit provided with various operation members and the like operated by a player. On the table unit 40, a medal insertion device 41, bet switches 42, 43, and 44, a start switch 45 and a stop operating device 50 are provided.

  The medal insertion device 41 is provided on the right side of the upper surface of the table unit 40, and medals as investment values are inserted one by one from the insertion port of the medal insertion device 41. The medal insertion device 41 constitutes an input means for inputting the investment value. If attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion device 41 is accompanied by the operation of direct insertion of medals by the player, it can be said that the medal insertion device 41 constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the investment value.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion device 41 are sent to the passage switching means provided on the back surface of the lower door 14. That is, a selector 91 as a passage switching means is provided on the back surface of the lower door 14, and medals inserted from the medal insertion device 41 are placed in either the storage passage 92 or the payout passage 93 by the selector 91. Guided (see FIG. 4). The selector 91 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid. When the medal path switching solenoid is not excited, the medal path is set to the payout path 93 side, and when excited, the medal path switching solenoid is switched to the storage path 92 side. In this case, the medal guided to the storage passage 92 is guided to the hopper device 110 described later. On the other hand, the medal guided to the payout passage 93 is guided to the medal tray 71 from the medal payout opening 72 provided in the lower door 14 and returned to the player.

  The bet switches 42 to 44 are provided on the left side of the upper surface of the table unit 40, and the virtual medals credited (virtually stored) are inserted by a predetermined number of bets by pressing the bet switches 42 to 44. In this case, when the bet switch 42 is pushed, three virtual medals are inserted at a time, and when the bet switch 43 is pushed, two virtual medals are inserted at a time, and the bet switch 44 is pushed. As a result, one virtual medal is inserted at a time. Hereinafter, the bet switch 42 is also referred to as a MAX bet switch, the bet switch 43 is also referred to as a 2-bet switch, and the bet switch 44 is also referred to as a 1-bet switch. In the present embodiment, the MAX bet switch 42 is provided in a relatively large button shape, and the other bet switches 43 and 44 are provided in a relatively small button shape. The bet switches 43 and 44 are each provided in a semicircular shape so that the two are combined into a circular shape. Each bet switch 42 to 44 constitutes an input means for inputting an investment value together with the medal insertion device 41. Further, if the medal insertion device 41 is accompanied by an operation of direct insertion of medals by a player, the bet switches 42 to 44 are only accompanied by an operation of insertion of virtual medals based on credits. It can be said that it constitutes an indirect input means for indirectly inputting.

  The MAX bet switch 42 has a built-in lamp as a light emitting member (not shown) in order to urge that the maximum number of medals (three) that can be inserted per game is not reached. The lamp is turned on in a situation where the switch operation of the MAX bet switch 42 is valid, and prompts the operation of the switch 42. However, when there is no credited virtual medal or three medals have already been inserted. Turns off under circumstances. Here, instead of the above-described lighting, the player may make it easier to understand the prompt for medal insertion by blinking.

  The start switch 45 is provided on the front left side of the upper surface of the table portion 40 with respect to the MAX bet switch 42, and has substantially the same shape as the MAX bet switch 42. The start switch 45 is an operation member for starting rotation of each reel (rotating body) of a reel device described later, and is a start operation means or start operation operated to start rotation of each reel, that is, to start variable display. Configure the means.

  The stop operating device 50 is installed at a substantially central position of the table unit 40, has a substantially triangular prism shape, extends in the left-right direction of the slot machine 10, and is arranged side by side on the front side of the base unit 51. And three stop switches 52, 53, and 54. The stop switches 52 to 54 are provided to correspond to the reels to be stopped (left, middle, and right three-row reels), and are operated to stop each of the rotating reels individually. The operation means is configured. In this case, the stop switches 52 to 54 are provided slightly upward. Each of the stop switches 52 to 54 is in a state where it can be stopped when each reel is rotated at a constant speed, and a lamp (not shown) is lit and displayed during this state to notify that a stop operation is possible. When the rotation stops, it is turned off.

  When the player presses down the stop switches 52 to 54, it is considered that the stop switches 52 to 54 may be pressed with the thumb of the right hand or the left hand, for example. In this case, since the base portion 51 has a substantially triangular prism shape, a finger other than the thumb is turned to the rear inclined portion of the base portion 51 or the rear inclined portion of the base portion 51 is positively hooked. It can be used as a part.

  The player may push down each of the stop switches 52 to 54 with force, but the strength of the base 51 can be secured sufficiently and the malfunction of the stop operating device 50 occurs. Can be suppressed. As will be described in detail later, in the slot machine 10, the positions of the stop switches 52 to 54 are lower than those of the conventional machine (see FIG. 31). Even in such a configuration, the stop switches 52 to 54 are provided slightly upward as described above, so that the operability is good.

  A button-like settlement switch 56 is provided above each of the bet switches 42 to 44. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function for storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for example, 50 medals) or winning medals as credit medals. The credit medal is paid out as an actual medal by depressing the settlement switch 56 in a state where is stored and stored. In this case, if paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the checkout switch 56 constitutes a checkout operation means for actually paying out the stored game value.

  It should be noted that the surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for example, 50 medals) or the “credit mode” set to store and memorize the winning medals as a credit medal, the surplus inserted medals, In the case of a slot machine capable of switching between the “direct mode” set so as to pay out the winning medal as an actual medal, the settlement switch 56 has a function as a changeover switch for mode switching. May be added. In this case, the settlement switch (switching switch) 56 is configured to be turned on when pressed once, turned off when pressed again, and switched on / off every time a pressing operation is performed thereafter. When the settlement switch 56 is on, the credit mode is selected, and when the settlement switch 56 is off, the direct mode is selected. If there is a credit medal when the credit mode is switched to the direct mode, the corresponding credit medal is paid out as an actual medal. Thereby, the player can execute the game in a format according to his / her preference by switching between the credit mode and the direct mode. The settlement switch 56 constitutes a switching operation means for switching the input value and game value handling formats.

  Further, an information display unit 60 is provided between the game panel unit 22 and the table unit 40, that is, at the upper end portion of the lower door 14. The information display unit 60 includes a remaining number display unit 61 that displays the number of stored medals, and a game number display unit 62 that displays, for example, the number of remaining games in a special game state such as a big bonus or a regular bonus. And an acquired number display section 63 for displaying the number of acquired medals. Although these display parts 61-63 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute with a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  Here, the information display unit 60 is located behind the stop operation device 50 described above, and it is difficult to see the information display unit 60 when viewed from a front view such as FIG. Since the base 51 constituting the device 50 has a substantially triangular shape and the back thereof is an inclined surface, and the player views the information display unit 60 obliquely from above in a normal gaming state, the information display unit 60 Is not difficult to see, and is easy to see.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a button-like return switch 65 is provided below the table portion 40 (below the medal insertion device 41). The return switch 65 is a switch that is pressed when a medal inserted into the medal insertion device 41 is jammed in the selector 91. When the switch 65 is pressed, the selector 91 is mechanically operated, A medal jammed in the selector 91 is returned from a medal payout opening 72 described later. In addition, a table lamp portion 66 is installed near the top on the near side of the table portion 40.

  A lower plate 67 on which a model name, a character related to a game, and the like are displayed is attached below the table portion 40, and a medal tray 71 is provided below the lower plate 67. The medal is discharged from the hopper device 110 inside the slot machine to the medal tray 71 through the medal payout opening 72. Speaker units 73 are provided on the left and right sides of the medal payout opening 72. In addition, an ashtray 75 that can be reversed to the lower side on the front side is provided on the left side of the medal tray 71.

  The front surface of the lower door 14 is shaped so as to be continuous with the enclosure portion 25 of the upper door 13, and the upper left and right sides of the medal tray 71 and the ashtray 75 are side wall portions 76 and 77. Of these, the right side wall 77 has a notch 78. For example, when a medal lending device is installed on the side of the slot machine 10 (right side in the present embodiment), and a medal supply nozzle is extended from the medal lending device, the medal supply nozzle is arranged in the notch 78, The medal is rented and supplied to the medal tray 71 through this nozzle. As a result, inconveniences such as a nozzle being in the way of a game and renting out medals are eliminated.

  A key hole 80 penetrating behind the lower door 14 is provided on the right end side of the lower door 14, and a key cylinder 655 is provided in the key hole 80 from the back side of the door. The key cylinder 655 constitutes a locking device that is operated to open the front door 12 (the upper door 13 and the lower door 14). However, details of the locking device will be described later.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 10 is configured such that a reel unit 400 is coupled to the back of the upper door 13, and the upper door 13 and the reel unit 400 are combined into one unit. Can be separated from the housing 11 side. Details thereof will be described later.

(Internal structure of housing 11)
Next, the internal structure of the slot machine 10 will be described. First, the internal structure of the housing 11 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the housing 11, and FIG. 7 is a front view showing the internal structure.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a power supply box 100 is provided in the lower left corner of the housing 11. The power supply box 100 is a power supply device for supplying power to various electric devices, control devices, and the like. The power switch is a start switch, a reset switch for resetting various states of the slot machine 10, and a hall manager. Etc. have a setting key insertion hole for adjusting the appearance of medals. In other words, this slot machine 10 has a backup function of various data, and maintains the state at the time of power failure even if a power failure occurs, and the state at the time of power failure at the time of recovery from power failure (power recovery) You can return to. In this case, for example, when the game hall is closed, if the power is turned off in the normal procedure, the state before the turn-off is stored, but if the power switch is turned on while pressing the reset switch, the backup data is reset. It is like that. If the reset switch is pressed while the power switch is on, the error state is reset. Further, the setting state (winning probability setting process) of the slot machine 10 can be changed from “setting 1” to “setting 6” by operating the hole manager or the like by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole. It has become.

  On the right side of the power supply box 100, a hopper device 110 is installed as a payout means for giving a medal to the player. Here, the configuration of the hopper device 110 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 8 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the hopper device 110, FIG. 9 is a plan view showing the configuration of the hopper device 110, FIG. 10 is a right side view showing the configuration of the hopper device 110, and FIG. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing a part of the apparatus 110 in an exploded manner, and FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. In FIG. 9, the auxiliary tank 140 is indicated by a two-dot chain line in order to show the positional relationship between the hopper device 110 and the auxiliary tank 140. Moreover, in FIG. 12, the drive mechanism of the hopper apparatus 110 is simply shown for convenience.

  The hopper device 110 includes a storage tank 111 that can store a large number of medals, and a payout device 120 that sequentially pays out medals in the storage tank 111. The payout device 120 includes a housing 121 that forms an outline of the payout device 120. The housing 121 includes a flat lower plate 121 a that forms the bottom of the dispensing device 120. The lower plate 121a is installed on the bottom plate 11b of the housing 11, and is supported by a rail 16 provided as a pair of left and right on the bottom plate 11b so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction. In addition, by configuring the hopper device 110 to be slidable by the rail 16 in this way, the hopper device 110 can be easily removed from the housing 11 when a failure occurs in the hopper device 110. Can do. Accordingly, both the support of the hopper device 110 on the bottom plate 11b and the improvement of the maintainability of the hopper device 110 are achieved.

  A drive motor 123 is accommodated in the housing 121. The output shaft of the drive motor 123 protrudes outward from a base plate 122 inclined downward that constitutes the housing 121, and is fixed to a drive receiver 124 d of a rotary disk 124 that is rotatably supported on the base plate 122. Yes. The rotating disk 124 has a circular bottom portion 124a along the base plate 122, and a series of peripheral walls 124b erected from the bottom portion 124a are integrally formed on the outer periphery thereof. When the drive motor 123 is driven, the rotary disk 124 rotates on the base plate 122 with the drive receiver 124d as an axis center.

  A storage tank 111 is attached to the housing 121. The storage tank 111 is in contact with the upper part 121 b of the housing 121 and the base plate 122, and the fixing wall 118 that forms the upper end of the storage tank 111 is screwed to the upper part 121 b, and the storage tank 111 is stored with respect to the base plate 122. A return portion 111 a formed integrally with the tank 111 is fixed by fixing plates 128 and 129. In this case, the return portion 111a protrudes outward from the outer edge of the base plate 122. As shown in FIG. 12, the lower return portion 111a is accommodated in a notch 130 formed in the lower plate 121a. . As described above, the storage tank 111 is cantilevered by the housing 121 of the dispensing device 120 and protrudes greatly from the base plate 122 of the housing 121 in the lateral direction. Further, the bottom 111b of the storage tank 111 is formed so as to incline upward from the dispensing device 120 side toward the right side (auxiliary tank 140 side described later) (see FIG. 7 and the like).

  The storage tank 111 is made of synthetic resin, and is partitioned into a storage part 113 and a lead-out part 114 by a partition wall 119 (see FIG. 12). The reservoir 113 is open upward and has a predetermined depth. Accordingly, a large number of medals can be stored in the storage unit 113. Further, the inner surface 113a is inclined downward from the outer edge of the upper surface opening 112 toward the center. In the vicinity of the center, the inlet 114a of the outlet 114 is located. Accordingly, medals located on the inner surface 113a of the storage unit 113 naturally flow into the derivation unit 114.

  The lead-out portion 114 is provided with an outlet-side end portion 114b that is opened in a circular shape at the end portion on the non-reservoir portion side, and the peripheral wall 124b of the rotating disk 124 positioned on the base plate 122 It is surrounded by. In this case, since the inner diameter of the outlet side end portion 114b is slightly longer than the outer diameter of the peripheral wall 124b, the inner wall of the outlet side end portion 114b of the lead-out portion 114 is close to the outer wall of the peripheral wall 124b. Yes. Then, as the bottom portion 111b of the storage tank 111 is inclined downward toward the base plate 122, the bottom surface 114c of the lead-out portion 114 is inclined downward toward the base plate 122, whereby the storage portion The medals flowing from 113 to the derivation unit 114 flow down toward the rotating disk 124. The partition wall 119 constitutes the upper wall portion of the lead-out portion 114, and the surface on the storage portion 113 side forms the inner surface 113 a of the storage portion 113.

  Here, in this embodiment, the height of the back of the hopper device 110 is made lower than that of the conventional slot machine by making the upper end of the storage tank 111 the same height as the upper end of the dispensing device 120. Accordingly, as shown in the partial enlarged view of FIG. 12, a part of the upper peripheral wall 124b (hereinafter referred to as the protruding portion W) of the rotating disk 124 is higher than the inner surface 113a of the storage portion 113. It has a structure that protrudes. Therefore, a bulging portion 115 bulging from the inner surface 113a is formed by denting a portion overlapping the protruding portion W on the outer surface of the storing portion 113 to the inside of the storing portion 113, and the protruding portion W is formed by the bulging portion 115. Covered.

  The bulging portion 115 has a dome shape bulging upward from the inner surface 113a, and its right side surface 115a is inclined along the inclination of the opening of the rotating disk 124, and its left side surface 115b is a peripheral wall. The curved surface bulges outward along the curved surface 124b. In this case, the left side surface 115b is convex toward the upstream side with respect to the inclination of the inner surface 113a, and is further positioned on both front and rear sides of the bulging portion 115 so that the storage portion 113 is not partitioned by the bulging portion 115. The inner surface 113a is secured so as to allow at least one medal to flow down. Specifically, an area that allows two medals to flow down is secured on the front side of the bulging portion 115, and four medals can flow down on the back side of the bulging portion 115. Is secured. Thereby, the medal stored above the bulging portion 115 can flow smoothly without staying on the bulging portion 115. Further, the upper end of the bulging portion 115 is positioned below the upper end of the storage portion 113.

  As described above, the bulging portion 115 is formed, and the protruding portion W is accommodated in the bulging portion 115, so that the upper end of the storage tank 111 is secured while the capacity of the storage tank 111 is secured. Can be made substantially the same height as the upper end of the dispensing device 120. For example, if the storage tank 111 is not provided with the bulging portion 115 and the upper end of the storage tank 111 is made to be the same height as the upper end of the dispensing device 120, the portion corresponding to the protrusion W on the rotary disk 124 is This is because the size of the storage tank 111 must be reduced, or the position of the storage tank 111 with respect to the dispensing device 120 must be set higher than that of the present embodiment because the storage tank 111 is contacted.

  The medal that has flowed down the lead-out portion 114 of the storage tank 111 is positioned on the bottom portion 124 a of the rotating disk 124. As shown in FIG. 11, a plurality (eight in this embodiment) of medal receiving holes 124 c are formed in the bottom portion 124 a evenly in the circumferential direction. In the medal receiving hole 124c, medals located on the bottom 124a are accommodated. As described above, when the drive motor 123 is driven, the rotating disk 124 rotates, and the medals accommodated in the medal accommodating hole 124c are discharged from the predetermined position to the outside of the rotating disk 124 by this rotational force. . In this case, a medal payout opening 127 is provided on the front side of the rotating disk 124 and on the upper portion of the base plate 122. Then, the medals discharged out of the rotating disk 124 are sent out to the medal payout opening 127 with a well-known configuration, and are paid out from the medal payout opening 127. The medals paid out from the medal payout opening 127 enter the payout passage 93 through the opening 94 shown in FIG. 4 and the like and are paid out to the medal tray 71 through the medal payout opening 72.

  Here, as described above, in the present embodiment, the base plate 122 is inclined downward. As a result, the weight of the medal on the bottom 124a of the rotating disk 124 can be reduced as much as possible, and the position of the medal payout port 127 can be raised as much as possible. For example, in the configuration in which the base plate 122 is provided in the horizontal direction, all the weights of medals stored in the storage tank 111 are applied on the bottom 124a of the rotating disk 124, and the driving load of the rotating disk 124 increases. In addition, there is a concern about the failure of the rotating disk 124. Further, in this case, the position of the medal payout port 127 is lower than that in the present embodiment, and the distance between the medal payout port 127 on the payout device 120 side and the medal payout port 72 of the lower door 14 is short. Become. As a result, the length of the payout passage 93 is also shortened. Therefore, when a medal is paid out in a situation where a large number of medals are stored on the medal tray 71, the payout passage 93 There is a possibility that the medals are clogged in the payout device 120. Although a configuration in which the base plate 122 is provided in the vertical direction is also conceivable, in this case, the medals flowing down from the storage tank 111 are difficult to reach the rotating disk 124, and the medals cannot be optimally paid out.

  Returning to the description of the storage tank 111, the storage portion 113 of the storage tank 111 is formed with a recess 116 that is recessed inward at the corner portion of the right wall portion 113b and the front wall portion 113c. The concave portion 116 includes a first wall portion 116b that is offset inward from the right wall portion 113b of the storage portion 113, and a second wall that is offset inward from the front wall portion 113c of the storage portion 113 and is orthogonal to the first wall portion 116b. The wall part 116c is comprised. A medal discharge port 116a is formed in the first wall portion 116b of the recess 116, and a guide plate 117 is attached to the medal discharge port 116a. The guide plate 117 is made of a metal such as aluminum, for example, and includes a flat bottom portion 117a and a side portion 117b extending upward from a front end portion of the bottom portion 117a. The side portion 117b is screwed to the inner wall of the front wall portion 113c with the bottom portion 117a inclined downward toward the outside. Since the guide plate 117 is spaced upward from the inner surface 113a of the storage portion 113, a space for storing medals is secured between the guide plate 117 and the inner surface 113a.

  Since the medal discharge port 116a and the guide plate 117 are provided as described above, a large number of medals are stored in the storage tank 111. Slides down on the bottom 117a of the guide plate 117 and is discharged out of the storage tank 111 via the medal discharge port 116a. The medals discharged from the guide plate 117 are accommodated in the auxiliary tank 140 provided on the side of the hopper device 110.

  The auxiliary tank 140 is placed at the right corner on the bottom plate 11b, and the upper surface opening 140a has a rectangular shape whose longitudinal direction is the longitudinal direction. Further, the upper surface opening 140 a of the auxiliary tank 140 is configured to overlap with the right wall 113 a of the storage tank 111 in plan view. Thus, the storage tank 111 is expanded in the left-right direction, and the capacity of the storage tank 111 is ensured as much as possible. In this case, a medal discharge port 116 a as a medal outlet to the auxiliary tank 140 is formed in the first wall portion 116 b of the recess 116, and the outer end portion of the guide plate 117 is above the upper surface opening 140 a of the auxiliary tank 140. Thus, the auxiliary tank 140 is located closer to the storage tank 111 than the center in the left-right direction. Further, a guide portion 117c that is bent to the back side is formed on the side portion 117b of the guide plate 117. Therefore, medals that have slid down on the bottom portion 117 a of the guide plate 117 are discharged toward the center side of the auxiliary tank 140. Therefore, in this configuration in which the storage tank 111 is expanded in the left-right direction, the medals can be optimally discharged to the auxiliary tank 140.

  By playing a game in the slot machine 10, medals inserted from the medal insertion device 41 are guided to the storage tank 111 through the storage passage 92. As will be described later, when the rotation of the reel is stopped, if the stop symbol visually recognized through the display window 23 matches the specified symbol, the rotating disk 124 is rotated by energizing the drive motor of the dispensing device 120. The medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 72 to the medal tray 71 via the payout passage 93. In addition, when a game is continuously performed, when a medal is repeatedly inserted from the medal insertion device 41 and a predetermined amount or more of medals are inserted into the storage tank 111, the medal discharge port 116a and the guide plate The medal is transferred from the storage tank 111 to the auxiliary tank 140 via 117.

  A door support fitting 131 for supporting the lower door 14 so that it can be opened and closed is attached to the left side plate 11 d of the housing 11. The door support fitting 131 is provided with support shafts 132 and 133 at two upper and lower portions, and each of the support shafts 132 and 133 is provided with a tapered shaft portion extending upward. Further, a hook receiving portion 135 for holding the lower door 14 in a closed state is attached to the right side plate 11 e of the housing 11.

  Metal support rail members 151 and 152 for mounting a reel unit 400 described later are fixed to the left and right side plates 11d and 11e of the housing 11 at the same height on the left and right. Although each of the support rail members 151 and 152 has the same structure, the left support rail member 151 will be described with reference to FIG. 6. The support rail member 151 serves as an attachment portion to the housing 11d. In addition to the mounting plate portion, a horizontal portion 151a that extends horizontally in the front-rear direction, a bent portion 151b that is bent vertically downward on the front side of the horizontal portion 151a, and a diagonally lower side on the rear side of the horizontal portion 151a. And a rearward inclined portion 151c that is bent. The bent portion 151b is provided with a tapered projection 151d so as to extend toward the front side. Similarly, the right support rail member 152 includes a horizontal portion 152a, a bent portion 152b, a rearward inclined portion 152c, and a protrusion 152d.

  A relay substrate 155 is provided on the left side plate 11 d of the housing 11 at substantially the center position. Further, lock metal fittings 156 and 157 are attached to the left side plate 11d and the right side plate 11e of the housing 11, and a reel unit 400 described later is detachably assembled to the housing 11 by the lock metal fittings 156 and 157. It is designed to be fixed in the mounted state.

  Further, a woofer device (low-frequency range reproduction speaker) 158 is attached to the upper portion of the back plate 11 c of the housing 11. In this case, the woofer device 158 is separately manufactured as a woofer unit in advance, and the woofer device 158 is attached to the back plate 11c of the housing 11 as it is in a completed state. That is, it is not necessary to form a woofer chamber in the casing 11 by a partition plate or the like for attaching the woofer equipment. Therefore, advantages such as easy handling during transportation of the casing 11 alone and ease of attaching the woofer device can be obtained.

(Description of entire reel unit 400)
Next, the structure of the reel unit 400 integrated with the upper door 13 will be described. 13 is a perspective view of the reel unit 400 as viewed obliquely from above, FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the reel unit 400 as viewed from obliquely below, FIG. 15 is a front view of the reel unit 400, and FIG. FIG. 17 is a rear view of the reel unit 400, and FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view showing the reel unit 400 disassembled for each main component. A belt with a plurality of symbols is wound around the outer periphery of the three rows of reels constituting the reel unit 400, but FIG. 13 and the like show a state where the belt is not wound.

  The reel unit 400 is roughly divided into a resin base frame 401, metal support brackets 402 and 403 assembled to the left and right sides of the base frame 401, and a metal upper partition plate 404 assembled to the base frame 401. And a lower partition plate 405, a reel device 406 disposed between the partition plates 404 and 405, and a main board unit 200. Each component will be described in detail below.

(Description of base frame 401)
First, the single-piece | unit structure of the base frame 401 is demonstrated using FIG. The base frame 401 is integrally formed of, for example, a synthetic resin such as ABS, and roughly includes a left frame portion 411, a right frame portion 412, an upper frame portion 413, and a back frame portion 414. In this case, by making the base frame 401 an integrally molded product made of resin, it is possible to obtain merits such that the manufacture becomes easy and the weight of the reel unit 400 can be reduced.

  The left frame part 411 and the right frame part 412 have a substantially symmetrical shape, and a central connection part 415 and a lower connection part 416 are formed in the left frame part 411 as a connection part with the back frame part 414, and A center connecting portion 417 and a lower connecting portion 418 are formed in the frame portion 412. The lower connecting portions 416 and 418 are mounted portions that are mounted on the support rail members 151 and 152 (see FIG. 7) of the casing 11 when the reel unit 400 is assembled to the casing 11, and the lower surfaces thereof are front and rear. The flat surface extends in the direction. Further, the rear end portions of the lower connecting portions 416 and 418 partially project downward, and the portions serve as sliding portions 416a and 418a used when the reel unit 400 is mounted on the housing side. The sliding portions 416a and 418a protrude downward from the bottom portion of the base frame 401, and are formed so that the outline thereof forms a curved shape (R shape).

  As shown in FIG. 17 (rear view of the reel unit 400), the upper frame portion 413 is provided with a large number of reinforcing ribs 421, and the portion where the reinforcing ribs 421 are provided is a lattice-shaped reinforcing bar portion 422. It has become. Openings 423 are formed at a plurality of locations (three locations in the figure) behind the reinforcing bar portion 422. By holding the reinforcing bar portion 422 by hand and passing a finger through the opening portion 423, the base frame 401 (reel The unit 400) can be easily lifted. Further, a return portion 424 is formed at the front end portion of the reinforcing bar portion 422. When the reel unit 400 is assembled to the housing 11, the return portion 424 overlaps the front edge of the top plate 11a of the housing 11 (see FIG. 4). Thereby, even if it tries to infiltrate a wire, a film, etc. from the clearance gap between the housing | casing 11 and the upper door 13, it can be blocked | prevented and the illegal act is prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (side view of the reel unit 400), the back frame portion 414 is formed in two stages of an upper back surface portion 431 and a lower back surface portion 432, and the upper back surface portion 431 has a generally planar shape. The lower back surface portion 432 is shaped to bulge backward with respect to the upper back surface portion 431. As for the lower back surface part 432, seeing from the side, the upper part and the lower part have comprised the substantially quarter circle shape. In this case, the space in front of the upper back surface portion 431 is an installation region for the main board unit 200, and the space in front of the lower back surface portion 432 is an installation region for the reel device 406. At the lowermost part of the back frame portion 414, projections 433 are provided at three locations so as to protrude inward.

  As described above, the rear frame portion 414 is formed in a stepped shape, so that a sufficient installation area of the reel device 406 can be secured in the front area of the lower back surface section 432. Therefore, the reel device 406 can be accommodated without difficulty. When the reel unit 400 is mounted on the housing 11, a space is formed behind the upper back surface portion 431, and the woofer device 158 is installed in the space.

  In the lower corner of the back frame portion 414, guide ribs protrude downward from the slide portions 416a and 418a provided on the left frame portion 411 and the right frame portion 412 in the same manner as the slide portions 416a and 418a. 435 and 436 are provided (see FIG. 14). The guide ribs 435 and 436 have the depth position of the base frame 401 substantially the same as the sliding portions 416a and 418a, and are fixed to the housing 11 with respect to the outer surfaces of the lower connection portions 416 and 418 of the left and right frame portions 411 and 412. The support rail members 151 and 152 are provided at the inner position by the width. The guide rib may be provided only on either the left or right side.

  According to the above configuration of the base frame 401, when the reel unit 400 is assembled to the housing 11, the sliding portions 416 a and 418 a of the lower connecting portions 416 and 418 are in contact with the support rail members 151 and 152 on the housing 11 side. The unit 400 is slid forward or backward. FIG. 20 is a schematic view showing a state when the unit is assembled with the reel unit 400 viewed from the side. However, in FIG. 20, the member number corresponding to the structure of the left side of the base frame 401 is attached | subjected. Reference numeral 465 shown in the figure is a bent portion provided at the front edge portion of the lower partition plate 405 (see FIG. 24), and the bent portion 465 engages with the protrusion 151d of the support rail member 151. An engagement hole is formed (details of the lower partition plate 405 will be described later).

  As shown in FIG. 20A, when the reel unit 400 is mounted, the front side is slightly lifted with the sliding portion 416a of the base frame 401 placed on the horizontal portion 151a of the support rail member 151. The reel unit 400 is pushed into the back side of the casing (right side in the figure). By this pushing, the reel unit 400 moves so that the sliding portion 416a slides on the support rail member 151. At this time, since the sliding portion 416a is provided near the back surface of the base frame 401, the weight of the reel unit 400 can be quickly deposited on the housing 11 side. Further, since the outer shape of the sliding portion 416a is curved (R-shaped), the sliding portion 416a and the horizontal portion 151a of the support rail member 151 are always in the same state regardless of the inclination state of the reel unit 400. Contact. Accordingly, the same frictional resistance can always be applied to the contact portion of the sliding portion 416a regardless of the tilt state of the reel unit 400.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), when the sliding portion 416a reaches the rear inclined portion 151c of the support rail member 151, the sliding portion 416a is guided and fitted into the rear inclined portion 151c, and the reel unit 400 is inserted. Mounted in place. At this time, if the rear inclined portion 151c is not provided, the reel unit 400 suddenly falls and receives an impact, but according to the configuration of the present embodiment, the reel unit 400 is obliquely lowered along the rear inclined portion 151c. Therefore, there is no inconvenience such as receiving an impact. Further, in the state where the reel unit 400 is completely installed, the sliding portion 416a is fitted in the rear inclined portion 151c, so that the inconvenience that the reel unit 400 slides to the near side does not occur.

  On the other hand, when the reel unit 400 is detached, the sliding unit 416a is lifted up to the horizontal part 151a along the rear inclined part 151c by pulling the reel unit 400 to the near side from the mounted state. At this time, since the sliding portion 416a is guided to the rear inclined portion 151c, the pulling is relatively easy. Then, the reel unit 400 is pulled toward the front side of the housing so that the sliding portion 416a slides on the horizontal portion 151a. Thereby, the separation of the reel unit 400 is completed.

  FIG. 21 is a partially broken perspective view of the reel unit 400 assembled to the housing 11 as seen obliquely from below. As shown in FIG. 21, when the reel unit 400 is assembled, the inner end portion of the support rail member 151 hits the guide rib 435 provided at the lower corner portion of the back frame portion 414, thereby guiding the reel unit 400. Therefore, the inconvenience that the reel unit 400 is inserted obliquely with respect to the housing 11 is restricted (not shown for convenience, but the right guide rib 436 functions equally).

  Here, the tip end portions of the guide ribs 435 and 436 are configured to protrude downward from the sliding portions 416a and 418a. Therefore, when the reel unit 400 is placed on the floor or the like at the time of unit replacement or the like, not the sliding portions 416a and 418a but the tip portions of the guide ribs 435 and 436 will hit the floor or the like. As a result, it is possible to prevent problems such as the surface of the sliding portions 416a and 418a being damaged and the slipping condition becoming worse, or the sliding portions 416a and 418a being damaged. That is, the guide ribs 435 and 436 also have a protection function for the sliding portions 416a and 418a.

(Description of support brackets 402 and 403)
Next, the structure of the support metal fittings 402 and 403 will be described. The support fittings 402 and 403 have a function as a fixture for the upper door 13 and a function as a reinforcing material for the base frame 401.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the support fitting 402 has a long shape, and the support fitting 402 is provided with support shafts 441 and 442 at two upper and lower portions. The length of the support fitting 402 is substantially the same as the length of the left frame portion 411 of the base frame 401. Each of the support shafts 441 and 442 is provided with a tapered shaft portion extending upward. The support fitting 402 is assembled to the left frame portion 411 of the base frame 401 and is fixed by a fastener (not shown) such as a screw. When the upper door 13 is supported by the support metal fitting 402 while the support metal fitting 402 is fixed to the base frame 401, the upper door 13 can be opened and closed with respect to the base frame 401 (reel unit 400).

  Similarly, the support fitting 403 has a long shape, and the support fitting 403 is provided with three hook receiving portions 444, 445, and 446. The support metal fitting 403 is assembled to the right frame portion 411 of the base frame 401 and is fixed by a fastener (not shown) such as a screw. In a state where the support metal fitting 403 is fixed to the base frame 401, the upper door 13 supported by the base frame 401 (reel unit 400) so as to be opened and closed is held in a closed state by the support metal fitting 403.

  FIG. 22 is a front view of a state in which the upper door 13 is mounted on the reel unit 400. As shown in the figure, the vertical length of the upper door 13 is shorter than the vertical length of the base frame 401, and when the upper door 13 is mounted on the reel unit 400, a part of the reel unit 400 is upper. It is exposed below the door 13. In this case, of the three hook receiving portions 444 to 446 provided on the support metal fitting 403, the upper two hook receiving portions 444 and 445 function as members that hold the upper door 13 in a closed state. The lowermost flange receiving portion 446 functions as a member that holds the lower door 14 in a closed state together with the flange receiving portion 135 (see FIG. 7) provided on the housing 11 side.

  A hook fitting 443 is attached to the upper part of the support fitting 402. This hook metal fitting 443 is hooked to a lock metal fitting 156 provided on the left side plate 11 d of the housing 11, and fixes the reel unit 400 in a state of being attached to the housing 11. Constitute. A similar hook metal fitting is also attached to the right support metal fitting 403, but the illustration is omitted. The hook metal fitting of the support metal fitting 403 is hooked on a lock metal fitting 157 provided on the right side plate 11e of the housing 11, and, like the hook metal fitting 443, fixes the reel unit 400 in a state of being mounted on the housing 11 ( These also constitute unit fixing means).

(Description of the upper partition plate 404 and the lower partition plate 405)
Next, the structure of the upper side partition plate 404 and the lower side partition plate 405 is demonstrated using FIG. 23 and FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, the upper partition plate 404 has a long plate-like base portion 451, and a circuit board 452 for driving a reel is mounted on the base portion 451. On the circuit board 452, a clamp portion 456 for bundling electrical wiring extending from the reel device 406 (three reels 471 to 473 described later) is provided. Further, both the left and right sides of the base portion 451 are bent at right angles to form attachment portions 453 and 454 for the base frame 401. The upper partition plate 404 is attached to the base frame 401 by assembling the attachment portions 453 and 454 to the central coupling portions 415 and 417 of the base frame 401 with fasteners such as screws. The front side edge portion of the base portion 451 is provided so as to recede from the front end portions of the attachment portions 453 and 454. The front side edge portion of the base portion 451 is bent at a right angle, and this is an upper reel support portion 455. The upper reel support 455 has two screw holes 455a at three locations.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the lower partition plate 405 has a long plate-like base portion 461 extending in the left-right direction. The left and right sides and the rear side of the base portion 461 are bent at right angles to form attachment portions 462, 463, and 464 for the base frame 401. The lower partition plate 405 is attached to the base frame 401 by assembling the left and right attachment portions 462 and 463 to the lower connection portions 416 and 418 of the base frame 401 with fasteners such as screws. In addition, the rear mounting portion 464 is formed with an engagement hole 464 a that engages with a protrusion 433 provided on the back frame portion 414 of the base frame 401.

  Bending portions 465 and 466 are formed at the front edge of the base portion 461 so as to be bent downward on both the left and right sides. The supporting rail members 151 and 165 fixed to the housing 11 are formed in the bent portions 465 and 466. Engagement holes 465a and 466a that engage with the protrusions 151d and 152d of 152 are formed. Further, a retreating portion 468 is provided between the bent portions 465 and 466 at the front end portion of the base portion 461 so as to retreat from the bent portions 465 and 466. However, in order to stably support the reel device 406 on the base portion 461, a predetermined region is secured between the retracting portion 468 and the back end portion of the base portion 461. Specifically, the retreating part 468 is positioned in front of the center of each reel 471 to 473 of the reel device 406 described later. The receding portion 468 extends in the left-right direction and is linear, and extends over the entire portion of the front end portion of the base portion 461 located above the storage tank 111. Further, a lower reel support portion 467 extending downward is formed in the retracted portion 468 by bending. In the lower reel support portion 467, two sets of two screw holes 467a penetrating in the front-rear direction are formed in the left-right direction at a predetermined interval. The screw hole 467a is used when the reel device 406 is attached to the lower partition plate 405. This point will be described in detail later.

  Further, when the bent portions 465 and 466 formed at the front edge of the lower partition plate 405 (base portion 461) and the lower reel support portion 467 are compared, as shown in FIG. 467 has a slightly longer configuration (A in FIG. 16). That is, the front end portion of the lower reel support portion 467 is configured to be the lowermost portion. In this case, the bent portions 465 and 466 are an important configuration for positioning the reel unit 400 with respect to the casing 11 and further fixing the reel unit 400. When the unit is replaced, the reel unit 400 is placed on the floor or the like. It is necessary to prevent deformation and damage even when placed on the reel unit 400. However, the reel unit 400 is made inoperable by adopting a configuration in which the tip of the lower reel support portion 467 is at the bottom as described above. Even when placed on the floor or the like, deformation or breakage of the bent portions 465 and 466 can be prevented.

(Description of reel device 406)
Next, the configuration of the reel device 406 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 25, the reel device 406 includes three reels 471 to 473 (a left reel 471, a middle reel 472, and a right reel 473), which are variable display means. Configure. Normally, a state in which a film-like belt is wound around the outer periphery is referred to as a reel, but here, the reel will be described without a belt. Each of the reels 471 to 473 is formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape) having a diameter slightly shorter than the length of the casing 11 in the front-rear direction, and the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. Is rotatably supported. A stepping motor is connected to each of the reels 471 to 473, and each of the reels 471 to 473 can be individually rotated, that is, independently driven by the driving of each stepping motor. The reels 471 to 473 including the motor drive system have exactly the same configuration. Here, the configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the reel 471 is a cylindrical skeleton member that forms a cylindrical cage, and a belt-like belt (not shown) is wound around the outer peripheral surface thereof. A drive shaft of a stepping motor 475 is attached to a boss formed at the center of the reel 471. Accordingly, when the drive shaft of the stepping motor 475 is rotated, the reel 471 rotates around the drive shaft.

  The reel 471 is rotatably supported by a metal reel plate 476. Specifically, a stepping motor 475 is fixed to a substantially central portion of the reel plate 476. The reel plate 476 has a vertically standing plate shape, and an upper mounting portion 477 is bent on the upper side and a lower mounting portion 478 is bent on the lower side. Two screw holes 477a and 478a are formed in each mounting portion 477 and 478, respectively. The upper mounting portion 477 constitutes a reel mounting portion for the upper reel support portion 455 of the upper partition plate 404, and in the state where the upper mounting portion 477 is overlapped with the upper reel support portion 455 of the upper partition plate 404, The reel 471 is attached to the upper partition plate 404 by screwing a fastener such as a screw into the screw holes 455a and 477a of each part. The lower attachment portion 478 constitutes a reel attachment portion for the lower reel support portion 467 of the lower partition plate 405, and the lower attachment portion is provided on the lower reel support portion 467 of the lower partition plate 405. The reel 471 is attached to the lower partition plate 405 by screwing a fastener such as a screw into the screw holes 467a and 478a of the respective parts with the 478 stacked.

  A backlight device 479 that emits light toward the outer periphery of the reel is disposed on the inner periphery of the reel 471.

  Although not shown, the reel plate 476 is provided with a reel index sensor (rotational position detection sensor) in which a light emitting element and a light receiving element are held at a predetermined interval. The boss portion of the reel 471 is provided with a sensor cut van that can pass between the light emitting element and the light receiving element of the reel index sensor when the reel rotates. Accordingly, every time the reel 471 rotates, the tip of the sensor cut bang passes between the light emitting element and the light receiving element of the reel index sensor, and the reel index sensor detects the passage. Then, the detection signal is output to the main control device 201 described later, and the main control device 201 detects the angular position of the reel 471 for each rotation based on the detection signal.

  For example, the stepping motor 475 is set to rotate once by applying a drive signal of 504 pulses (also referred to as an excitation signal or an excitation pulse; the same applies hereinafter). The rotation position of the stepping motor 475, that is, the reel is set by this excitation pulse. The rotational position of 471 is controlled. Here, a large number of symbols as identification information are printed at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surface of the belt of the reel 471. When 21 symbols are attached in the long side direction (circumferential direction) of the belt, 24 pulses (= 504 pulses ÷ 21 symbols) are required to switch from one symbol to the next symbol at a predetermined position. In this case, the rotational position of the reel 471 is detected based on the number of pulses from when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is output, and the rotational position of the reel 471 is controlled based on the result. The reel 471 has a relatively large diameter that is slightly shorter than the length of the casing 11 in the front-rear direction. Thereby, a large number of relatively large symbols can be set on each of the reels 471 to 473. Accordingly, it is possible to set various numbers of combinations of stop symbols while improving the visibility of symbols.

  The other reels 472 and 473 have the same configuration. In FIG. 25, the corresponding reference numerals are assigned respectively. Briefly, the drive shaft of the stepping motor 481 is attached to the center of the middle reel 472, and the drive shaft of the motor 481 is rotated. The reel 472 rotates around the drive shaft. The reel plate 482 has an upper mounting portion 483 and a lower mounting portion 484. A backlight device 485 is disposed on the inner peripheral side of the reel 472.

  A drive shaft of a stepping motor 491 is attached to the center portion of the right reel 473, and the reel 473 rotates around the drive shaft as the drive shaft of the motor 491 rotates. The reel plate 492 has an upper mounting portion 493 and a lower mounting portion 494. A backlight device 495 is disposed on the inner peripheral side of the reel 473.

  A state in which the reels 471 to 473 are assembled to the reel unit 400 is shown in FIGS. In this state, each of the reels 471 to 473 can be detached individually, and one part can be replaced.

  Since the reels 471 to 473 including the motor drive system have exactly the same configuration, the electrical wiring is naturally long, but the electrical wiring is bundled and clamped on the circuit board 452 on the upper partition plate 404. The portion 456 is restrained. Since the reels 471 to 473 including the motor drive system have exactly the same configuration, it is possible to realize cost reduction in design and manufacturing.

  In a state where the reel unit 400 is assembled to the slot machine 10, a part of the surface of each reel 471 to 473 (a part of the belt) can be visually recognized through the display window 23 provided on the upper door 13. In this case, when each of the reels 471 to 473 is rotated forward, the surface (the belt symbol) of each of the reels 471 to 473 is projected through the display window 23 as if moving from top to bottom. Of the symbols attached to each of the reels 471 to 473, the number of symbols that can be visually recognized through the display window 23 is limited to a predetermined number mainly determined by the vertical length of the display window 23. In this embodiment, three reels are provided. For this reason, when all the reels 471 to 473 are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible to the player.

(Description of reel design)
Here, the symbols attached to the reels 471 to 473 will be described. FIG. 27 shows a symbol arrangement drawn on the belt wound around each of the reels 471 to 473. As shown in the figure, each of the reels 471 to 473 is provided with 21 symbols in a row. Although numbers 1 to 21 are assigned to the reels 471 to 473, they are given for convenience of explanation and are not actually assigned to the reels 471 to 473. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As the symbols, there are a “7” symbol (for example, the left belt 20th) and a “youth” symbol (for example, the left belt 19th) as the first special symbol for shifting to the big bonus game. In addition, there is a “BAR” symbol (for example, the 14th left belt) as the second special symbol for shifting to the regular bonus game. Further, there is a “replay” symbol (for example, the eleventh left belt) as a third special symbol for shifting to the replay game. In addition, a “watermelon” symbol (for example, the left belt ninth), a “bell” symbol (for example, the left belt eighth), and a “cherry” symbol (for example, left) as the small character symbols from which the small character is paid out. Belt 4th). Each of the left, middle, and right belts is provided with the above-described symbols on the assumption that the number of symbols and the arrangement order are completely different.

  Each reel 471 to 473 of the reel unit 41 is an example of variable display means for variably displaying the identification information, and constitutes a main display unit. However, the variable display means may have other configurations. For example, a cylindrical frame that constitutes the reels 471 to 473 is manufactured, and the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical frame is provided with a design (so-called drum device) by printing, sticking a sticker, or the like. Or a mechanical reel configuration. In this case, the belt trajectory may not be a perfect circle but may be an ellipse. Further, instead of or in addition to the mechanical reel configuration, a device that variably displays identification information by electrical display such as a liquid crystal display or a dot matrix display may be provided. It is possible to have abundant variations.

(Back structure of front door 12)
Next, the back structure of the front door 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 28 is a rear view of the front door 12, and FIG. 29 is a rear view showing the upper door 13 and the lower door 14 separated from each other.

(Back structure of upper door 13)
On the back side of the upper door 13, a liquid crystal display device 600 is disposed on the back side of the game panel 21 (see FIG. 1 and the like), and a display control device 601 is disposed on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 600. It is installed. The liquid crystal display device 600 includes, for example, a 15-inch liquid crystal panel 600a and a drive device 600b that drives the liquid crystal panel 600a, and a display image of the liquid crystal panel 600a is displayed forward through the game panel unit 21 on the front side of the door. . The display control device 601 drives the liquid crystal display device 600 and other lamps and speakers.

  In addition, above the liquid crystal display device 600, speakers 603 and 604 are arranged at two places on the left and right.

  The above-described display window 23 is formed below the liquid crystal display device 600, and a front light 605 made of an elongated fluorescent lamp or the like is disposed above the display window 23. Reference numeral 606 denotes a front light driving circuit for driving the front light 605, and includes an inverter or the like for eliminating flickering of the light.

  A base frame 611 is fixed to the rear right end portion of the upper door 13 (left end portion when viewed from the front of the door). Corresponding to 442, bearing brackets 612 and 613 are provided at two locations on the upper and lower sides. The bearing fittings 612 and 613 are formed with insertion holes for inserting the shaft portions of the support shafts 441 and 442.

  When the upper door 13 is assembled to the reel unit 400, the upper door 13 is lowered in a state where the bearing brackets 612 and 613 of the upper door 13 are arranged above the respective support shafts 441 and 442 of the support bracket 402 attached to the reel unit 400. Let As a result, the shaft portions of the support shafts 441 and 442 are inserted into the insertion holes of the bearing fittings 612 and 613, and the upper door 13 is supported by the reel unit 400 so as to be opened and closed. In other words, the upper door 13 is supported so as to be rotatable about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the both support shafts 441 and 442 to the reel unit 400, and the upper door 13 is supported relative to the reel unit 400 by the rotation. It becomes open or closed.

  A base frame 615 extending in the vertical direction is fixed to the rear left end portion (right end portion when viewed from the front of the door) of the upper door 13, and the base frame 615 has a vertical direction with respect to the base frame 615. A long interlocking rod 616 is provided so as to be movable. The interlocking bar 616 is provided with a pair of upper and lower bar brackets 617 and 618 having a bar shape. 28 and 29, it is difficult to confirm the metal fittings 617 and 618 of the interlocking rod 616, so refer to the perspective view of FIG. In FIG. 4, a pair of upper and lower metal fittings 617 and 618 can be confirmed on the open / close end side of the upper door 13. The intermediate parts of the metal fittings 617 and 618 are pivotally supported on the base frame 615 side, and the distal end hook part moves downward when the interlocking bar 616 moves upward.

  When the upper door 13 is closed with respect to the reel unit 400 in a state where the upper door 13 is attached to the reel unit 400 so as to be openable and closable as described above, the collar receiving portion 444 of the support metal fitting 403 attached to the reel unit 400. 445 engages with the metal fittings 617 and 618 provided on the interlocking rod 616 of the upper door 13 so that the upper door 13 is held in a closed state.

(Back structure of lower door 14)
As described above, the selector 91, the storage passage 92, the payout passage 93, and the like are provided on the back surface of the lower door 14 as passage switching means. Speakers 631 and 632 are provided on both the left and right sides of the payout passage 93. Reference numeral 633 denotes an illuminating device driving circuit for driving an illuminating device (fluorescent lamp) for the lower plate 67 provided on the front surface side of the lower door 14, and includes an inverter for eliminating flickering of the illuminating device. Including.

  A base frame 641 is fixed to the rear right end portion (left end portion when viewed from the front of the door) of the lower door 14, and the support shaft 132 of the door support fitting 131 attached to the housing 11 is attached to the base frame 641. , 133 are provided with metal fittings 642, 643 at two locations on the upper and lower sides. Insertion holes for inserting the shaft portions of the support shafts 132 and 133 are formed in the bearing fittings 642 and 643.

  When the lower door 14 is assembled to the housing 11, the lower door 14 is mounted in a state where the bearing brackets 642 and 643 of the lower door 14 are disposed above the respective support shafts 132 and 133 of the door support fitting 131 attached to the housing 11. Lower. As a result, the shaft portions of the support shafts 132 and 133 are inserted into the insertion holes of the bearing fittings 642 and 643, and the lower door 14 is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the housing 11. That is, the lower door 14 is supported so as to be rotatable about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the both support shafts 132 and 133 with respect to the casing 11, and the lower door 14 is supported with respect to the casing 11 by the rotation. It becomes open or closed.

  A base frame 645 extending in the vertical direction is fixed to the rear left end portion (right end portion when viewed from the front of the door) of the lower door 14, and the base frame 645 has a vertical direction with respect to the base frame 645. An elongated interlocking rod 646 is provided so as to be movable. The interlocking bar 646 is provided with a pair of upper and lower bar brackets 647 and 648 having a bar shape. 28 and 29, it is difficult to confirm the metal fittings 647 and 648 of the interlocking rod 646, so refer to the perspective view of FIG. In FIG. 4, a pair of upper and lower metal fittings 647 and 648 can be confirmed on the open / close end side of the lower door 14. The intermediate parts of the metal fittings 647 and 648 are pivotally supported on the base frame 645 side, and the distal end hook part moves downward when the interlocking bar 646 moves upward.

  When the lower door 14 is closed with respect to the housing 11 in a state where the lower door 14 is attached to the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable as described above, the hook receiving portion 446 of the support metal fitting 403 attached to the reel unit 400 and The hooks 647 and 648 provided on the interlocking hook 646 of the lower door 14 are engaged with the hook receiving part 135 attached to the housing 11, and the lower door 14 is held in a closed state.

  The upper door 13 and the lower door 14 are connected by a connecting plate 651 at the rear left end portion (the right end portion when viewed from the front of the door). That is, the connecting plate 651 is provided so as to overlap the base frame 615 of the upper door 13 and the base frame 645 of the lower door 14, and is connected by a fastener such as a screw. By this connection, the upper door 13 and the lower door 14 are integrally opened and closed. In this case, if the configuration is such that only the lower door 14 can be opened, the act of opening only the lower door 14 is relatively inconspicuous and is likely to be performed as an illegal act. Since it is impossible to open the lower door 14 alone at normal times (that is, in a state where the connecting plate 651 is attached), it is possible to suppress fraud. That is, when the front door 12 is opened for fraudulent purposes, the upper door 13 and the lower door 14 are both opened, so that the opening action is conspicuous, thereby preventing the fraudulent action.

  A bent portion 616a bent in the horizontal direction is formed at the lower end portion of the interlocking rod 616 provided in the upper door 13, and the upper end portion of the interlocking rod 646 provided in the lower door 14 is bent in the horizontal direction. A bent portion 646a is formed. The bent portions 616a and 646a of the interlocking rods 616 and 646 are in contact with each other when the upper door 13 and the lower door 14 are connected.

  The interlocking rods 616 and 646 provided on the upper door 13 and the lower door 14 constitute a locking mechanism that holds the doors 13 and 14 in a locked state that cannot be opened, and are provided at the rear left end of the lower door 14. The base frame 645 is provided with a key cylinder 655 as an unlocking operation unit. The key cylinder 655 is provided in a direction extending in the front-rear direction of the slot machine 10, and the front surface of the cylinder (the side where the key insertion hole is installed) is exposed from the key hole 80 provided on the front surface of the door. A slot machine locking mechanism includes a locking mechanism including interlocking rods 616 and 646 for the upper and lower doors 13 and 14, a key cylinder 655, and an operation key (not shown) inserted into the key cylinder 655 and rotated in a predetermined direction. Configure the device. As the key cylinder 655, Omlock (registered trademark) having a high function of preventing unauthorized unlocking may be used.

  In such a case, when the operation key is rotated clockwise with the operation key inserted into the key cylinder 655, the interlocking rod 646 moves upward (when viewed from the back of the door, the key cylinder 655 rotates counterclockwise. To turn to). As a result, when the lower end 14 of the interlocking bar 646 of the interlocking bar 646 moves downward in the lower door 14 and the lower door 14 is closed with respect to the housing 11, the bar bar 647, 648 and the reel The locked state (that is, the locked state) between the hook receiving portion 446 on the unit 400 side and the hook receiving portion 135 on the housing 11 side is released. As a result, the lower door 14 can be opened with respect to the housing 11.

  At this time, the bent portion 616a of the interlocking rod 616 on the upper door 13 side is lifted by the bent portion 646a of the interlocking rod 646 on the lower door 14 side, and the upper door 13 is interlocked with the interlocking rod 646 on the lower door 14 side. The side interlocking rod 616 moves upward. For this reason, when the top hooks of the hooks 617 and 618 of the interlocking hook 616 move downward in the upper door 13 and the upper door 13 is closed with respect to the housing 11 (reel unit 400), The locked state (that is, the locked state) between 618 and the hook receiving portions 444 and 445 on the reel unit 400 side is released. Thereby, the upper door 13 can be opened with respect to the housing | casing 11 (reel unit 400).

  Incidentally, when the operation key is rotated in the reverse direction (counterclockwise direction), the interlocking rod 646 moves downward, and the slot machine 10 is reset by detecting it by a sensor (not shown). Only the interlocking rod 646 on the lower door 14 side moves, and the interlocking rod 616 on the upper door 13 side does not move.

(Comparison between this machine and conventional machine)
Here, the main characteristic configuration of the slot machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described based on a comparison with an existing slot machine. For convenience, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is also referred to as “this machine”, and the existing slot machine 1000 is also referred to as “conventional machine”. FIG. 30 compares the front configuration of the slot machine. FIG. 30A shows the configuration of this machine, and FIG. 30B shows the configuration of the conventional machine. FIG. 31 compares the internal structure of the slot machine. FIG. 31A shows the internal structure of this machine, and FIG. 31B shows the internal structure of the conventional machine.

  The main configuration of the existing slot machine 1000 will be briefly described. In FIG. 30B, like the present machine, the conventional machine (slot machine 1000) has a housing 1001 that opens to the front, and a front door 1002 is attached to the front side. The size of the housing is the same for both this machine and the conventional machine. An auxiliary display portion 1003 is provided at the upper part of the front door 1002, and a display window 1004 is provided below the auxiliary display portion 1003. Below the display window 1004, an operation unit 1010 is provided that projects to the front side. A medal insertion device 1011 and a bet operation switch 1012 are provided on the upper surface of the operation unit 1010, and a start lever 1013 and three stop buttons 1014 are provided on the front surface of the operation unit 1010. A medal tray 1015 is provided below the front door 1002.

  Further, in FIG. 31B, the casing 1001 is provided with a partition plate 1021 that divides the interior of the casing 1001 into upper and lower portions, and a reel unit 1022 is placed on the partition plate 1021. A main control device 1023 is attached above the reel unit 1022 on the back plate of the housing 1001. In the case of the conventional machine, unlike the machine, the reel unit 1022 and the main controller 1023 are individually attached to the housing 1001. A power supply device 1024 and a hopper device 1025 are disposed below the partition plate 1021.

  The front configuration will be compared based on FIG. First of all, the size of the upper game panel 21 is impressed. As described above, a large liquid crystal device of about 15 inches is mounted behind the game panel 21 so that various display effects and abnormality notifications are performed. And the installation position of the display window 23 has become lower than the conventional machine accompanying the enlargement of the liquid crystal device. In comparison, in the conventional machine, the height from the lower surface of the machine to the center of the display window 1004 is “L11”, whereas in this machine, the height from the lower surface of the machine to the center of the display window 23 is “L1”. (L1 <L11).

  In addition, because the position of the display window is shifted downward, the position of various switches on the operation unit is also shifted downward. In the conventional machine, the height from the machine bottom to the various switches is "L12". In this machine, the height from the machine bottom surface to various switches is “L2” (L2 <L12). In this case, the operation unit is configured as the table unit 40 in order to maintain the operability of various switches even when the operation unit is shifted downward. Further, in order to improve the operability of the starting operation means, the lever member (start lever 1013) of the conventional machine is changed to a button-like switch member (start switch 45).

  Next, the casing internal structure will be compared based on FIG. The biggest difference here is the position of the reel unit. That is, with reference to the reel unit mounting member (the lower partition plate 405 in this machine, the partition plate 1021 in the conventional machine), the height from the machine lower surface to the partition board 1021 in the conventional machine is “L13”. On the other hand, in this machine, the height from the machine lower surface to the lower partition plate 405 is “L3” (L3 <L13). This difference in the position of the reel unit is the difference in the position of the display window on the front surface of the slot machine.

  With the change in position of the reel unit, the lower area of the reel unit 400 is narrowed in this machine. Therefore, the hopper device 110 has been changed to a low-profile configuration, and the partition plate, hopper device, The distance between is set narrow. That is, the height of the hopper device is “L14” in the conventional machine, whereas “L4” in the present machine (L4 <L14). In addition, the distance between the partition plate and the hopper device is “L15” in the conventional machine, but “L5” in the present machine (L5 <L15). However, in this case, the length of the hopper device 110 in the left-right direction is longer than that of the conventional machine so that the capacity of the storage tank 111 in this machine is approximately the same as that of the conventional machine. That is, the length of the hopper device 110 in the left-right direction is “L16” in the conventional machine, but “L6” in this machine (L16 <L6). Thereby, the capacity of the storage tank 111 is ensured in the configuration in which the lower region of the reel unit 400 is narrowed. However, as the horizontal length of the hopper device 110 in this machine is longer than that in the conventional machine, an auxiliary tank 140 that is shorter than the conventional machine is placed. A portion of the auxiliary tank 140 is positioned between the right side portion and the bottom plate 11 b of the housing 11.

  Further, under the installation conditions of the hopper device 110 in this machine, the distance between the lower partition plate 405 below the reel unit 400 and the hopper device 110 is short. In the slot machine 10, when the game is continuously performed and medals in the storage tank 111 are insufficient, it is necessary to supply medals to the storage tank 111. In addition, when a game is continuously performed and a predetermined amount or more of medals are stored in the storage tank 111 and a predetermined amount or more of medals are stored in the auxiliary tank 140, an employee of the game hall is stored. It is necessary to take out medals from the tank 111. In this case, if the distance between the lower partition plate 405 and the hopper device 110 is short, there is a concern that the workability of replenishment and removal of medals from the storage tank 111 becomes difficult.

  On the other hand, in this machine, as described above, the space between the left and right bent portions 465 and 466 at the front end portion of the lower partition plate 405 is larger than the front end portion of the storage tank 111. Therefore, the workability can be improved. This point will be described with reference to FIG. 32, taking a medal supply operation as an example. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for illustrating the positional relationship between the retracted portion 468 of the lower partition plate 405 and the storage tank 111. FIG. 32A shows the lower partition plate 405 and the storage tank 111 viewed from the right side. (B) shows a simplified configuration of the lower partition plate 405 and the storage tank 111 as viewed from above. Also, in FIG. 32, the medal replenishment container V is indicated by a two-dot chain line, and further, in FIG. 473 is shown in a simplified manner.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the bent portions 465 and 466 are located at the point A that is in the vicinity of the front edge of the storage tank 111, whereas the retracted portion 468 is deeper than the front edge of the storage tank 111. It is located at point B on the side. Further, as shown in FIG. 32A, the reels 471 to 473 of the reel device 406 are positioned above the retreating part 468, and the reels 471 to 473 gradually increase from the retreating part 468 to the upper side. It has a curved shape that protrudes forward. Further, a member that protrudes forward larger than the retracting portion 468 is not provided between the retracting portion 468 and the reels 471 to 473. Therefore, the front side of the storage tank 111 is opened without being blocked by the lower partition plate 405, and the tip of the medal replenishing container V can be brought further back than the front edge of the storage tank 111. Thereby, the workability of replenishing medals to the storage tank 111 can be improved in a configuration in which the position of the lower partition plate 405 is lower than that of the conventional gaming machine. The same applies to the work of taking out medals from the storage tank 111.

  Here, as a configuration for securing the space above the storage tank 111, a configuration in which the reel diameter of each of the reels 471 to 473 is reduced can be considered. However, the symbols attached to each of the reels 471 to 473 are greatly related to the gameability and the profit state of the player, and it is not desirable that the size of each symbol is too small, and the number of symbols is too reduced. It is also undesirable. Further, for example, if the driving roller and the driven roller are supported so as to be rotatable up and down, and a belt (endless belt) with a pattern is stretched between the two rollers, the space above the storage tank 111 is increased. Can be secured. However, in this configuration, a symbol passing through a position that can be visually recognized through the display window 23 passes almost vertically, and thus there is a problem that the visibility (identity) of the symbol by the player is lowered. . In addition, a configuration of a semicircular reel having a circular shape on the display window 23 side, that is, the front side is conceivable. However, this configuration causes problems such as a complicated configuration for rotating the reel and a configuration for supporting the reel. That is, in view of the above problems, the configuration of the reels 471 to 473 in the present embodiment is desirable, and the space above the storage tank 111 can be suitably secured by providing the retracting portion 468 as described above. .

  As a method for replenishing and taking out medals for the storage tank 111, a method of automatically performing a predetermined facility by installing a predetermined facility is conceivable in addition to a method of being manually performed by a game hall employee or the like. It is done. However, in the automatic method, the island facility where the slot machine 10 is installed and the structure around the hopper device 110 in the slot machine 10 become complicated. In addition, in the case of the manual method as in the present embodiment, whether or not the slot machine 10 is fraudulent each time a game hall employee or the like replenishes medals or picks up medals. Although confirmation can be performed, such confirmation cannot be performed in an automatic method. Further, if an act of illegally paying out medals to the slot machine 10 is performed, if the medals are manually replenished, the medals stored in the storage tank 111 are insufficient when the medals are stored. Although fraudulent acts cannot be performed, if the replenishment of medals is automatic, the above fraudulent acts are continued. Therefore, it is desirable that the medal replenishment and medal removal methods for the storage tank 111 be performed manually.

  In the case of this machine, support rail members 151 and 152 are provided on the left and right side plates 11d and 11e of the housing 11, respectively, and the reel unit 400 is mounted on the support rail members 151 and 152. Since the partition plate that divides the upper and lower sides is not provided, the installation area of the hopper device 111 and the power supply box 100 is not partitioned when the reel unit 400 is not mounted. Therefore, even if the lower region of the reel unit 400 is narrowed as described above, there is no inconvenience that it is difficult to install the hopper device 111 and the power supply box 100. The merit can be confirmed from FIG.

(Description of reel unit 400 replacement work)
Here, the exchange operation of the reel unit 400 at the time of model change in the game hall will be described. In this case, first, the lower door 14 is unlocked using a prescribed operation key, and the lower door 14 is opened together with the upper door 13. Further, the connecting plate 651 connecting the upper and lower doors 13 and 14 is removed. At this time, the electrical wiring connector that connects the reel unit 400 and other members (the power supply box 100, the hopper device 110, etc.) is removed. Thereafter, the locked state of the lock fittings 156 and 157 fixing the reel unit 400 to the housing 11 is released, and only the upper door 13 is closed. Then, while slightly lifting the front side of the reel unit 400, the unit 400 is pulled toward the front side while sliding on the support rail members 151 and 152, and the reel unit 400 is detached.

  Thereafter, the new reel unit 400 is mounted according to the work procedure reverse to that at the time of detachment. That is, the new reel unit 400 is pushed into the back of the housing while sliding on the support rail members 151 and 152, and the reel unit 400 is mounted on the housing 11. Then, the upper door 13 is once opened, the lock fittings 156 and 157 are locked, and the reel unit 400 is fixed to the housing 11. In addition, an electrical wiring connector that connects the reel unit 400 and various other members (the power supply box 100, the hopper device 110, etc.) is connected. Further, the upper door 13 and the lower door 14 are connected by a connecting plate 651. Thereafter, when the upper door 13 and the lower door 14 are closed together, the slot machine 10 is locked, and the unit replacement is completed. Note that the lower plate 67 is also replaced when the model is replaced.

  Since the reel unit 400 is a replaceable unit as described above, the replacement work can be completed only by exchanging the reel unit 400 when changing the model in the game hall. Therefore, it is possible to greatly reduce the labor and cost required for model replacement. For example, an operation of removing the casing of the old machine from the island facility, an operation of fixing the casing of the new machine to the island facility, or the like (nailing operation or the like) becomes unnecessary. In this case, since the configuration other than the reel unit 400 (the casing 11, the lower door 13, the power supply box 100, the hopper device 110, etc.) is used repeatedly, the reuse of various members can be promoted, and from the viewpoint of environmental conservation Can be said to be desirable.

(Outline explanation of the game)
Next, the outline of the game performed by the player in the slot machine 10 having the above configuration will be briefly described. At the start of the game, when a player first inserts a predetermined number of medals into the medal insertion device 41, a bet is set according to the number of medals inserted. At this time, if the number of inserted medals is larger than the maximum bet (3 bets), surplus inserted medals are credited (virtual storage) with 50 as the maximum number. In addition, when a predetermined number or more of credits remain in advance, when a player presses one of the bet switches 42 to 44, a bet is set correspondingly.

  When the player presses the start switch 45 after setting the bet, the left, middle, and right reels 471 to 473 of the reel unit 400 start rotating all at once or in a predetermined order. Thereafter, when the player presses the stop switches 52 to 54, the rotation of the corresponding reels 471 to 473 is stopped in accordance with the pressing timing. Alternatively, the rotation of the reels 471 to 473 is stopped when a specified time elapses without pressing the stop switches 52 to 54 after the rotation of the reels 471 to 473 is started.

  When the rotation of the left, middle, and right reels 471 to 473 is stopped, if a stop symbol visually recognized through the display window 23 matches a prescribed symbol, a prize is awarded and a predetermined number of medals are paid out. That is, in the configuration of the present embodiment, when the symbols are stopped, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 in length and width can be visually recognized through the display window 23. For the nine symbols, for example, the upper stage A total of five effective lines are set: the row (upper line), the middle row (middle line), the lower row (lower line), the upper right diagonal row (upward right line), and the lower right diagonal row (lower right line). Yes. Then, when a prescribed symbol stops on any of these active lines, a corresponding number of medals are paid out.

  Here, an example of the number of payouts related to each symbol when winning is described. For the symbols described below, refer to the symbols in FIG.

  Regarding the small role design, when the “Watermelon” design is aligned with the left, middle and right on the active line, 15 medals are paid out. When the “Bell” design is aligned with the left, middle and right on the effective line Pays out 8 medals, and when the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 471 stops on the active line, 2 medals are paid out. That is, the “cherry” symbols of the middle reel 472 and the right reel 473 are irrelevant to the medal payout. In addition, for the “cherry” symbol, medals are paid out regardless of the combination with other symbols, and therefore, a plurality of effective lines of the left reel 471 overlap each other (specifically, at the upper or lower level). When the “cherry” symbol is stopped, medals are paid out by multiplying the number of overlapping active lines. As a result, in this embodiment, four medals are paid out.

  As for other symbols, when the “7” symbol or “youth” symbol, which is a combination of the first special symbol (big bonus symbol), is aligned with the left, middle and right on the active line in the same symbol The 15 medals are also paid out when the “BAR” symbol which is a combination of 15 medal payouts and the second special symbol (regular bonus symbol) is aligned with the left, middle and right on the active line. In the present embodiment, for example, a case where the “7” symbol and the “cherry” symbol are established simultaneously may occur, but in this case, 15 medals are paid out. This is because the upper limit number for one medal payout is set to 15.

  Further, when the “replay” symbol, which is the combination of the third special symbol, is aligned with the left, middle, and right on the active line, the medal payout is not performed. In other cases, that is, when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 471 does not stop on the active line and the same symbols as the left, middle, and right are not aligned on the active line, no medal payout is performed.

(Description of main board unit 200)
Next, the configuration of the main board unit 200 accommodated in the reel unit 400 together with the reel device 406 will be described. 33A is a plan view of the main board unit 200, FIG. 33B is a side view of the main board unit 200 viewed from below, FIG. 34 is a perspective view of the main board unit 200 viewed from the front side, and FIG. FIG. 36 is a perspective view of the main board unit 200 viewed from the back side, and FIG. 36 is an exploded perspective view of the main board unit 200. First, the outline of the main board unit 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description of the main board unit 200, the horizontal direction is described with reference to the state of FIG. 33 unless otherwise specified.

  The main board unit 200 includes a main control device 201 that performs various controls related to games, and a pedestal device 210 on which the main control device 201 is mounted. The main control device 201 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that temporarily stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, time counting and synchronization. A main board including a clock circuit and the like used in the case of planning is provided, and the main board is accommodated in a board box as an encapsulating means made of a transparent resin material or the like.

  In the main board unit 200, the pedestal device 210 includes a fixed base plate 211 fixed to the base frame 401 of the reel unit 400, and a movable base plate 212 supported rotatably on the fixed base plate 211. Yes. The main controller 201 has a pair of front and back case bodies 271 and 272, and a main board 273 is accommodated so as to be sandwiched between the case bodies 271 and 272. The fixed base plate 211, the movable base plate 212, and the case bodies 271 and 272 all have a substantially rectangular shape so as to match the main substrate 273, and are formed of a transparent synthetic resin material such as polycarbonate resin. In the following description, the front case body 271 is also referred to as a front case body, and the back case body 272 is also referred to as a back case body. The front case body 271 and the back case body 272 constitute a substrate box. Then, the base device 210 is assembled to the base frame 401 of the reel unit 400, and the main controller 201 is mounted on the movable base plate 212 of the base device 210 so that the main board unit 200 can be attached to the reel unit 400. It has become.

  The configuration of the base device 210 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is an exploded perspective view showing the fixed base plate 211 and the movable base plate 212 constituting the base device 210 in an enlarged manner.

  In the fixed base plate 211, the bottom plate portion 213 is formed with standing portions 214 and 215 at the left end portion and the right end portion, respectively. Among them, the support portion 216 is provided at two places on the standing portion 214 on the left end side, and each shaft support portion 216 is provided with a shaft hole 216a penetrating in the vertical direction. For example, a steel support pin 217 is assembled in the shaft hole 216a of each shaft support portion 216. Engaging claw portions 218 are provided at two positions on the upright portion 215 on the right end side. Further, a key mounting bracket 219 is attached and fixed to the upright portion 215. The key attachment bracket 219 has a root portion fixed to the fixed base plate 211 by a fixing tool such as a screw (not shown). The tip end of the key mounting bracket 219 is bent obliquely outward, and a key insertion hole 219a is formed in the bent portion (see FIG. 42 and the like).

  A plurality of ribs 221 are formed on the bottom plate portion 213 so as to intersect vertically and horizontally. Among the plurality of ribs 221, the bottom 221 extends in the left-right direction at the center, and the bottom plate portion 213 has bottoms at two locations separated on both the left and right sides. Holes 222a and 222b are formed. When the fixed base plate 211 is attached to the base frame 401 of the reel unit 400, screws 223 are attached to the bottom holes 222 a and 222 b, and the screws 223 are screwed into the base frame 401. Further, a cap body 224 is incorporated in the bottom hole portions 222a and 222b so as to cover the head of the screw 223. As shown in FIG. 40, the cap body 224 is formed with two protrusions 224a extending in the axial direction and two elastically deformable locking claws 224b.

  A fixing bracket 225 for fixing the fixed base plate 211 from the outside of the base frame 401 of the reel unit 400 is attached to the center of the rear surface side of the bottom plate portion 213. Please refer to FIG. 35 for the mounting state of the fixing bracket 225. The fixing bracket 225 has a substantially square plate shape, and is configured to be attached to the bottom plate portion 213 with small screws 226 at two left and right positions. In addition, a screw hole 227 is formed at the center of the fixing bracket 225. Positioning holes 228 that are engaged with small protrusions (not shown) provided on the bottom plate portion 213 side are provided at the four corners of the fixing bracket 225. Further, as shown in FIG. 35, on the back surface of the bottom plate portion 213, protrusions 229 for positioning the reel unit 400 with respect to the base frame 401 are provided at a plurality of locations (two locations in the present embodiment).

  Here, FIG. 42 (end view taken along line AA in FIG. 33) shows a structure for attaching the fixed base plate 211 to the base frame 401. As shown in FIG. 42, the protrusion 229 provided on the back surface of the bottom plate 213 is inserted into the positioning hole 231 provided in the base frame 401, whereby the fixed base plate 211 is positioned with respect to the base frame 401. Is done. Then, the fixed base plate 211 is fixed to the base frame 401 by screwing screws 223 into the bottom hole portions 222 a and 222 b from the front side of the fixed base plate 211 (that is, inside the base frame 401). After the screw 223 is screwed, the cap body 224 is assembled in the bottom hole portions 222a and 222b. At this time, the cap body 224 is held in a state of being immersed in the bottom hole portions 222a and 222b without protruding from the upper surface of the bottom plate portion 213. In a state where the cap body 224 is incorporated in the bottom hole portions 222a and 222b, the locking claw portion 224b of the cap body 224 is locked to the bottom plate portion 213 side, and the cap body 224 is prevented from falling off. ing. As a result, it is difficult to loosen the screw 223.

  An insertion hole 232 is formed in the base frame 401, and a screw 233 is inserted into the insertion hole 232 from the outside of the base frame 401, and the screw tip is provided in the fixing bracket 225 on the back side of the fixed base plate 211. The screw hole 227 is screwed. As a result, even if the screw 223 can be removed from the inside of the base frame 401, the fixed base plate 211 cannot be removed unless the screw 233 is also removed from the outside of the base frame 401. In short, in the present embodiment, not only is it difficult to remove the fixed base plate 211 by incorporating the cap body 224 into the screw 223 screwed to the front side of the fixed base plate 211, but also the fixed base from the outside of the base frame 401. The fixing of the fixed base plate 211 is made more difficult by fixing the plate 211 with screws.

  On the other hand, in the movable base plate 212, side plate portions 242 and 243 are formed on the long side portion (upper and lower end portions in FIG. 37) of the bottom plate portion 241, and the side plate is provided on one side of the short side portion (left side in FIG. 37). A stepped portion 244 is formed so as to be continuous with the portions 242 and 243. These side plate portions 242 and 243 and the stepped portion 244 have a height that matches the main controller 201. Return portions 242a and 243a bent inwardly are provided at a plurality of locations (six locations in the present embodiment) at the front end portions of the side plate portions 242 and 243, respectively. A right end portion of the bottom plate portion 241 serves as a board mounting opening 245 for slidingly mounting the main control device 201. In this case, the main controller 201 is mounted from a board mounting port 245 and is slid until it contacts the step 244 so that the main controller 201 is mounted at a predetermined position on the movable base plate 212.

  The stepped portion 244 includes an opening 246 that opens in the sliding direction of the main control device 201, a locking hole 247 formed on the upper surface (upper surface of the bottom plate 241), and a locking hole. A pair of through holes 248 formed so as to sandwich 247 is provided. An upper surface portion of the stepped portion 244 provided with the locking hole portion 247 and the through hole 248 serves as a pasting surface of a seal seal S described later, and a surrounding frame 331 is formed so as to surround the pasting surface.

  Further, a rotation shaft portion 249 is provided at the left end portion of the movable base plate 212, and a shaft hole 249a is formed in the rotation shaft portion 249. In such a configuration, the shaft support portion 216 of the fixed base plate 211 and the rotation shaft portion 249 of the movable base plate 212 are aligned, and in this state, the shaft holes 216a and 249a of the shaft support portion 216 and the rotation shaft portion 249 are struts. The pin 217 is inserted. Thereby, the movable base plate 212 is rotatably supported with respect to the fixed base plate 211.

  The hole diameter (design dimension) of the shaft hole 216 a of the shaft support 216 is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the support pin 217, and the hole diameter of the shaft hole 249 a of the rotating shaft 249 is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the support pin 217. When the support pin 217 is inserted, the support pin 217 is press-fitted into the shaft hole 216 a of the shaft support 216. At this time, the head of the support pin 217 is in a state of being flush with the shaft support 216 or in a state of being immersed in the shaft hole 216a, and the support pin 217 cannot be removed. Therefore, the movable base plate 212 can be rotated with respect to the fixed base plate 211, but cannot be separated (disconnected). However, contrary to the above configuration, the hole diameter (design dimension) of the shaft hole 249a of the rotation shaft portion 249 is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the support pin 217, so that the support pin 217 is the shaft hole of the rotation shaft portion 249. The structure which press-fits to 249a may be sufficient. What is necessary is just to comprise the movable base plate 212 so that the movable base plate 212 can rotate with respect to the fixed base plate 211 and cannot be separated (cannot be disconnected).

  On the bottom plate portion 241, a plurality (four in this embodiment) of seal coupling portions 251 constituting the first sealing portion are erected so as to be aligned in a vertical row. The seal coupling portion 251 has a cylindrical shape whose bottom is closed by the bottom plate portion 241, and is open only on the front side of the figure. The configuration of the first sealing part including the sealing coupling part 251 will be described later.

  In the vicinity of the stepped portion 244 of the movable base plate 212, a key attachment fitting 261 having a key insertion hole 261a at the tip is attached and fixed. The key attachment bracket 261 has a root portion fixed to the movable base plate 212 by a fixing tool such as a screw (not shown).

  Next, the configuration of the main controller 201 will be described in detail. FIG. 38 is an exploded perspective view showing the case bodies 271 and 272 and the main board 273 constituting the main control device 201 in an enlarged manner.

  On the main substrate 273, a wiring pattern (not shown) is provided, and various electronic components including an IC chip 274 such as a CPU and a ROM, an input / output connector 275, an inspection connector 276, and the like are mounted. In particular, the IC chip 274 employs a vertical element such as a so-called ZIP (Zigzag In-line Package) type structure or SIP (Single In-line Package) structure that is mounted with the chip standing on the substrate surface. On the side of the chip, identification information such as the manufacturer and product number, unique information, and the like are printed. The main substrate 273 is fixed to the front case body 271 with screws 277 through a plurality of small holes provided at the corners.

  The front case body 271 has a main board housing part that can accommodate relatively tall electronic components and the like on the main board 273, and a step part 281 that is one step lower is formed at the peripheral part. A plurality of connector insertion holes 282 for inserting the input / output connectors 275 on the main board 273 are formed in the stepped portion 281. Reference numeral 283 denotes an opening communicating with the inspection connector 276 on the main board 273. Although illustration is omitted, a large number of air holes are formed in the ceiling portion of the front case body 271 and the like.

  Further, in the long side portion of the front case body 271, a ridge portion 285 extending linearly along the side wall of the front case body 271 is provided at each of the upper and lower edges, and a plurality of ridge portions 285 are provided inside the ridge portion 285. The long holes 286 are provided in a line at a predetermined interval.

  A vertical rectangular cutout hole 290 is provided at the left end of the front case body 271 (on the left side of the main board housing part). The cutout hole 290 includes a plurality of first sealing parts. The four seal coupling portions 291 (in this embodiment) are provided so as to be aligned in a vertical row. The peripheral configuration is shown enlarged in FIG. The seal coupling portion 291 has a cylindrical shape, and is connected to the front case body 271 by connecting portions 292 on both left and right sides. By cutting the connecting portion 292, the seal coupling portion 291 can be excised from the front case body 271. Similarly, a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) sealing coupling portions 293 constituting the second sealing portion are provided in the notched square hole portion 290 so as to sandwich the plurality of sealing coupling portions 291. The seal coupling portion 293 has a cylindrical shape and is connected to the front case body 271 by a connecting portion 294. By cutting the connecting portion 294, the seal coupling portion 293 can be excised from the front case body 271.

  In such a case, since the seal coupling portions 291 and 293 constituting the first and second seal portions are provided in the notched square hole portions 290 formed in the front case body 271, the seal coupling portions 291 and 293 are projected to the side of the substrate case. Unlike the conventional general configuration in which the sealing portion is provided in the sealing portion, there is no inconvenience that the sealing coupling portions 291 and 293 protrude to the side and become obstructive. Further, since the seal coupling portions 291 and 293 do not protrude to the side, there is no possibility that the seal coupling portions 291 and 293 may be hit and damaged when the main controller 201 is handled alone.

  The left end portion of the front case body 271 is a leading portion when the main controller 201 is slidably mounted on the movable base plate 212, and a locking claw portion 295 is provided at the tip portion, and the locking claw A pair of screw hole portions 296 is provided so as to sandwich the portion 295. When the main controller 201 is mounted on the movable base plate 212, the locking claw portion 295 is locked in the locking hole portion 247 provided in the movable base plate 212. Further, the screw holes 296 are aligned with the through holes 248 provided in the movable base plate 212, and in this state, the machine screws 297 are screwed into the through holes 248 and the screw holes 296.

  On the left side of the cutout angular hole 290 of the front case body 271, an enclosing frame 332 that defines and forms the application surface of the seal seal S is formed. When the main controller 201 is mounted on the movable base plate 212, the enclosure frame 332 of the front case body 271 and the enclosure frame 331 formed on the movable base plate 212 are integrated to form a rectangular frame-like enclosure as a whole. A frame is formed.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 38, a plurality of (two in this embodiment) seal coupling portions 301 constituting the third seal portion are provided at the right end portion of the front case body 271. The seal coupling portion 301 has a cylindrical shape and is connected to the front case body 271 by a connecting portion 302. By cutting the connecting portion 302, the seal coupling portion 301 can be excised from the front case body 271.

  Further, a key attachment fitting 305 is attached and fixed to the right end portion of the front case body 271. The base portion of the key attachment bracket 305 is fixed to the front case body 271 with a fixing tool such as a screw (not shown). The front end of the key attachment bracket 305 is bent obliquely outward, and a key insertion hole 305a is formed in the bent portion (see FIG. 42 and the like).

  On the other hand, in the back case body 272, a plurality of hook portions 312 standing in the substrate height direction and having tip portions formed in an L shape are provided at predetermined intervals on both upper and lower sides of the figure with the bottom plate portion 311 interposed therebetween. It has been. The hook portions 312 are provided at the same interval as the long holes 286 of the front case body 271, and both case bodies 271, 272 are formed by the long holes 286 of the front case body 271 and the hook portions 312 of the back case body 272. Assembling of is to be performed.

  FIG. 43 (end view taken along line BB in FIG. 33) shows an assembled structure of the front case body 271 and the back case body 272. As shown in FIG. 43, the hook portion 312 of the back case body 272 is inserted into the long hole 286 of the front case body 271, and in this state, the hook portion 312 is formed in the long hole 286 on the front case body 271 side. Locked to the locking portion 286a. Accordingly, the front case body 271 is held without being lifted with respect to the back case body 272. Incidentally, FIG. 43 illustrates a state in which the main controller 201 is assembled to the pedestal device 210 and the front case body 271 cannot be slid laterally with respect to the back case body 272. Assuming that the front case body 271 is not assembled to the front case body 271, the front case body 271 can be separated from the back case body 272 by sliding the front case body 271 once in the right direction in FIG. The front case body 271 is moved along the arrow P in the middle).

  In the movable base plate 212, a return portion 212a is provided at the left end portion of FIG. 43, and this return portion 212a is below the shaft support portion 216 of the fixed base plate 211 (actually, the hole portion 216b shown in FIG. 37). It is configured to enter. Therefore, even if the support pin 217 is cut off in the middle or the support pin 217 is pulled out, the movable base plate 212 is not lifted with respect to the fixed base plate 211 by itself.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 38 again, a pair of upper and lower extending portions 314a and 314b are provided at the left end portion of the back case body 272 so as to extend leftward from the bottom plate portion 311. Each of the portions 314a and 314b is provided with a seal coupling portion 315 constituting the second seal portion. The seal coupling portion 315 has a cylindrical shape whose bottom is closed with the same surface as the bottom plate portion 311 and is open only on the front side of the figure. The extending portions 314a and 314b are provided separately in the vertical direction, and the space between the extending portions 314a and 314b is for avoiding interference with the plurality of seal coupling portions 251 provided on the movable base plate 212. It is an empty space.

  A key fitting 316 having a key insertion hole 316a at the tip is attached and fixed to the upper extension 314a in the drawing. The key attachment bracket 316 has a root portion fixed to the back case body 272 by a fixing tool such as a screw (not shown).

  In addition, a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) seal coupling portions 317 constituting the third seal portion are provided at the right end portion of the back case body 272. The seal coupling portion 317 is connected to the back case body 272 by a connecting portion 318. By cutting the connecting portion 318, the seal coupling portion 317 can be excised from the back case body 272.

  Here, a sealing structure for suppressing unauthorized removal of the main control device 201 and the pedestal device 210 will be described. In the present embodiment, three types of sealing portions each having a different sealing structure are provided, and for convenience, they will be described as a first sealing portion, a second sealing portion, and a third sealing portion in order. FIG. 44 corresponds to the end view taken along the line CC of FIG. 33 and shows a cross-sectional structure of the first sealing portion. FIG. 45 is an end view taken along the line DD of FIG. 33 and shows a cross-sectional structure of the second sealing portion. FIG. 46 is an end view taken along line EE of FIG. 33 and shows a cross-sectional structure of the third sealing portion.

  First, the structure of a 1st sealing part is demonstrated based on FIG. 44A shows a state before sealing, FIG. 44B shows a sealing state, and FIG. 44C shows a sealing release state. The first sealing portion can be in a sealed state by the combination of the sealing coupling portion 291 provided on the front case body 271 and the sealing coupling portion 251 provided on the movable base plate 212. For convenience, the former is referred to as “insertion”. The description will proceed by rephrasing the “side coupling portion 291” and the latter as “receiving side coupling portion 251”.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (a), the insertion-side coupling portion 291 of the front case body 271 is formed with a hole portion 291a (referred to as an upper hole portion for convenience) penetrating in the vertical direction, and the movable base The receiving-side coupling portion 251 of the plate 212 is formed with a hole portion 251a (referred to as a lower hole portion for convenience) that communicates coaxially with the upper hole portion 291a. A stepped portion 291b is provided at the inlet portion of the upper hole portion 291a, and an enlarged diameter portion 251b having a diameter larger than that of the upper hole portion 291a is provided at the inlet portion of the lower hole portion 251a.

  Reference numerals 251c and 291c are semicircular return portions respectively provided in the receiving side coupling portion 251 and the insertion side coupling portion 291 (the return portion 251c is forward of the main controller 201 in the sliding direction, and the return portion 291c is The connecting portions 251 and 291 abut on the return portions 251c and 291c. The opposing joint surfaces of the coupling portions 251 and 291 are hidden by the return portions 251c and 291c.

  In addition, the connection part 292 which connects the insertion side coupling | bond part 291 is carrying out the substantially inverted trapezoid shape so that an upper side becomes long and a lower side becomes short, as shown with a hidden line (dotted line) in a figure. In this case, in particular, the end of the connecting portion 292 opposite to the insertion-side coupling portion 291 is formed in an obliquely tapered shape so as to incline outward toward the upper side.

  At the time of the sealing process, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), each hole 291a, 251a of the insertion side coupling portion 291 and the receiving side coupling portion 251 has a substantially hollow cylindrical shape made of, for example, a synthetic resin. The sealing pin member 321 is inserted. As shown in FIG. 41, the sealing pin member 321 has a hollow cylindrical portion 321a, a flange-shaped head portion 321b, and two locking claw portions 321c that are provided at the cylindrical portion 321a and can be elastically deformed, for example. In a normal state, the locking claw portion 321c protrudes outward from the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 321a, and the locking claw portion 321c can be immersed in the cylindrical portion 321a by applying an external force. Yes. Identification information (for example, an identification code) for each main control device 201 is attached to the head 321b of the sealing pin member 321.

  When the sealing pin member 321 is inserted, the locking claw portion 321c of the sealing pin member 321 is elastically deformed and inserted until the head portion 321b hits the step portion 291b at the upper hole entrance. At this time, when the locking claw portion 321c of the sealing pin member 321 reaches the enlarged diameter portion 251b of the lower hole portion 251a, the locking claw portion 321c rises, and the rear end surface of the locking claw portion 321c is connected to the insertion side. The front end surface of the portion 291 is locked. Thereby, the sealing of the first sealing part is completed, and the sealing pin member 321 after the sealing is prevented from falling off.

  When the seal of the first seal portion is to be released in the event of a malfunction or inspection of the main control device 201, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), the insertion side coupling portion 291 and the front case body 271 are connected. The connecting portion 292 to be connected is cut with a tool such as a nipper. Since only the front end portion of the sealing pin member 321 is inserted into the receiving side coupling portion 251, and these members 251 and 321 are not in any locked state, the insertion side coupling portion is cut by cutting the connecting portion 292. 291 and the sealing pin member 321 can be easily removed from the front case body 271. At this time, as described with reference to FIG. 44A, the connecting portion 292 has a substantially inverted trapezoidal shape in which the upper side is long and the lower side is short, so that a tool such as a nipper can be easily inserted. In addition, since the end of the connecting portion 292 opposite to the insertion side coupling portion 291 is formed in an obliquely tapered shape so as to incline outward toward the upper side, after the connecting portion 292 is cut, the insertion side The coupling portion 291 and the sealing pin member 321 are easily pulled upward.

  The cut-out insertion side coupling portion 291 and the sealing pin member 321 can be easily separated by pressing the locking claw portion 321c of the sealing pin member 321 with a finger or a tool and causing the elastic deformation. The separated sealing pin member 321 is not deformed or broken at all, and the same sealing pin member 321 is used for the next sealing.

  As described above, the identification information for each main control device 201 is attached to the head 321b of the sealing pin member 321. Therefore, after the sealing process is performed again by the reuse of the sealing pin member 321, the identification information is displayed. By checking, it can be confirmed whether or not the sealing process has been performed in accordance with the regular procedure.

  When the seal of the first seal part is released, only the connecting part 292 on the front case body 271 side is cut (destroyed), and the movable base plate 212 is not destroyed anywhere in this case. That is, even if the sealing process between the front case body 271 and the movable base plate 212 and the release thereof are repeatedly performed, the movable base plate 212 is not destroyed and no sealing history remains. Accordingly, even when the main control device 201 is replaced, the movable base plate 212 (that is, the pedestal device 210) can be reused as it is.

  Note that the order of which of the four sealing locations to be used in the first sealing portion is determined in advance. For example, sealing is performed one by one in order from the top in FIG. The sealing history remains at the sealed portion where the cutting process (destructive process) has been performed after sealing, and it is possible to easily confirm how many times the sealing process has been performed in the past. The fact that the sealing process has been performed at each sealing location is recorded on a sealing record slip affixed to the surface portion of the front case body 271 and the like. For example, on the sealing record slip, the date of execution of the sealing process, the name of the sealing operator, and the like are recorded for each sealing location. This sealing record slip may be a record in which a sealing process record is similarly left for a second sealing portion and a third sealing portion to be described later.

  Next, the structure of a 2nd sealing part is demonstrated based on FIG. The second sealing portion can be in a sealed state by the combination of the sealing coupling portion 293 provided on the front case body 271 and the sealing coupling portion 315 provided on the back case body 272. The description will proceed by rephrasing the “side coupling portion 293” and the latter as “receiving side coupling portion 315”.

  As shown in FIG. 45, the insertion side coupling portion 293 of the front case body 271 is formed with a hole portion 293a (referred to as an upper hole portion for convenience) penetrating in the vertical direction. The receiving side coupling portion 315 is formed with a hole portion 315a (referred to as a lower hole portion for convenience) that communicates coaxially with the upper hole portion 293a. The upper hole portion 293a is formed with a large-diameter portion for accommodating a head of a sealing screw 323, which will be described later, and a small-diameter portion having a smaller diameter. A female screw part is formed in the lower hole part 315a. And the sealing screw 323 is screwed in each hole 293a, 315a of the insertion side coupling | bond part 293 and the receiving side coupling | bond part 315, and the sealing of a 2nd sealing part is completed. The sealing screw 323 is configured by a so-called breaking screw having a breakable portion (reduced diameter portion) that is easily broken at an intermediate portion, and when the screw 323 is screwed with a tightening tool such as a driver, a predetermined torque or more is applied. The rupture portion is broken. Due to this breakage, once the sealing screw 323 is screwed into the holes 293a and 315a, it becomes impossible to loosen the screw 323 thereafter.

  In order to release the seal of the second sealing part, the connecting part 294 that connects the insertion side connecting part 293 and the front case body 271 is cut with a tool such as a nipper (X1 part in the figure), and the receiving side connecting part The bottom part of 315 is cut | disconnected with tools, such as a nipper, (X2 part of a figure). That is, a vertical cutting process and a horizontal cutting process orthogonal to the vertical cutting process are performed. Thereby, the sealing screw 323 can be separated from the case bodies 271 and 272, and the sealing of the second sealing portion can be released.

  Next, the structure of a 3rd sealing part is demonstrated based on FIG. The third sealing portion can be brought into a sealed state by the combination of the sealing coupling portion 301 provided on the front case body 271 and the sealing coupling portion 317 provided on the back case body 272. The description will proceed by rephrasing the “side coupling portion 301” and the latter as “receiving side coupling portion 317”.

  As shown in FIG. 46, the insertion side coupling portion 301 of the front case body 271 is formed with a hole portion 301a (referred to as an upper hole portion for convenience) penetrating in the vertical direction. The receiving side coupling portion 317 is formed with a hole portion 317a (referred to as a lower hole portion for convenience) that communicates coaxially with the upper hole portion 301a. The upper hole portion 301a is formed with a large-diameter portion for accommodating a head of a sealing screw 325, which will be described later, and a small-diameter portion having a smaller diameter. A female screw portion is formed in the lower hole portion 317a. And the sealing screw 325 is screwed in each hole 301a, 317a of the insertion side coupling | bond part 301 and the receiving side coupling | bond part 317, and the sealing of a 3rd sealing part is completed. The sealing screw 325 is a so-called one-way screw (also referred to as a one-way screw) that can be screwed with a tightening tool such as a screwdriver in the tightening direction but cannot be loosened in the loosening direction. Once 325 is screwed into the holes 301a, 317a, it is impossible to loosen the screw 325 thereafter.

  To release the seal of the third sealing portion, a connecting portion 302 that connects the insertion side connecting portion 301 and the front case body 271, a connecting portion 318 that connects the receiving side connecting portion 317 and the back case body 272, Are cut together with a tool such as a nipper (X3 portion in the figure). Thereby, the sealing screw 325 can be separated from the case bodies 271 and 272, and the sealing of the third sealing portion can be released.

  In the above description, it has been described that both the second sealing portion and the third sealing portion are sealed. However, in actuality, only one of these sealing portions is sealed. For example, when the slot machine 10 is manufactured, the second sealing portion is sealed when the main board 273 is accommodated in the board box (case bodies 271 and 272). After that, when the main controller 201 is recovered for inspection or the like, the second sealing portion is opened and the third sealing portion is sealed after inspection or the like.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 34 and the like, on the left side of the main board unit 200, the movable base plate 212 and the front surface of the seal case surrounded by the surrounding frames 331 and 332 of the front case body 271 are attached to the movable base plate 212. A rectangular seal seal S is pasted so as to straddle the case body 271. When the seal seal S is once applied and then peeled off, the adhesive is peeled off from the seal label and cannot be applied again. When the seal seal S is peeled off, the trace remains, so the movable base It can be confirmed whether or not the main controller 201 has been removed from the plate 212. In a state where the main controller 201 is coupled to the movable base plate 212, the locking hole portion 247 and the through hole 248 formed in the movable base plate 212, the locking claw portion 295 and the screw formed in the front case body 271. The holes 296 are in a combined state, and they are covered with the seal seal S.

  As described above, the seal seal S has a configuration that cannot be re-applied. However, there is a fraudulent act in which another seal member (sticking piece) is pasted after the seal seal S is peeled off, and this fraudulent act is suppressed. Therefore, it is considered that one measure is to suppress the act of peeling off the seal seal S. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as a countermeasure against unauthorized peeling of the seal seal S, the seal application surface composed of the surface of the movable base plate 212 and the surface of the front case body 271 is surrounded by the surrounding frames 331 and 332, and the surrounding frames 331 and 331 are further separated. The vicinity of the base end portion of 332, that is, the vicinity of the base portion (peripheral portion of the sticking surface of the seal) is formed in a curved shape. Specifically, the sealing surface is curved by forming a tapered surface in accordance with the long side portion of the seal seal S.

  When the seal seal S is affixed to the seal application surface, the peripheral portion of the seal seal S enters the curved portion of the seal application surface, and it becomes difficult to hook the peripheral portion of the seal seal S with a nail or the like. Therefore, the deterrent effect with respect to illegally peeling off the seal seal S is obtained. In the configuration of the present embodiment, the seal sticking surface surrounded by the surrounding frames 331 and 332 substantially coincides with the size of the seal seal S. There is no gap. Therefore, it is even more difficult to hook the peripheral edge of the seal seal S with a nail or the like and peel it off.

  As shown in FIG. 47, in a state where the main control device 201 is mounted on the pedestal device 210, the key mounting bracket 261 provided on the movable base plate 212 and the key mounting bracket 316 provided on the back case body 272 of the main control device 201. And a key member K1 such as a padlock is attached through the key insertion portions 261a and 316a of the respective key fittings 261 and 316. Further, when the fixed base plate 211 and the movable base plate 212 are overlapped, the key mounting bracket 219 provided on the fixed base plate 211 and the key mounting bracket 305 provided on the front case body 271 face each other. A key member K2 such as a padlock is attached through the key insertion portions 219a and 305a of the key attachment fittings 219 and 305. The unlocking keys of the key members K1 and K2 are managed by a game hall manager or the like.

  In such a configuration, the movable base plate 212 cannot be rotated with respect to the fixed base plate 211 unless the key member K2 is removed. Even if the key member K2 is removed, the main controller 201 cannot be removed from the movable base plate 212 unless the key member K1 is removed. Therefore, the main controller 201 cannot be removed unless it is the owner of the properly managed unlocking key.

  Each of the sealing portions described above is originally configured to be capable of being cut (destroyed), and the main purpose is to leave an opening history. Therefore, it is possible to prevent illegal acts such as taking away (stealing) the main control device 201. Although the effect cannot be exhibited, the above-described configuration in which the key members K1 and K2 are attached can exert a deterrent effect against the removal of the main control device 201 (can be an anti-theft measure for the main control device 201).

  Note that the tip ends of the key fittings 219 and 305 are inclined so as to escape from the main controller 201. Thereby, even if the key member K2 is attached to the side of the front case body 271, the key member K2 can be mounted without being obstructed by the front case body 271 or the like.

  Next, a procedure for removing the main control device 201 from the base device 210 in a state where the main board unit 200 is attached to the base frame 401 of the reel unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 48A shows a state in which the movable base plate 212 is superimposed on the fixed base plate 211 (that is, a normal use state), and FIG. 48B shows a movable base plate with respect to the fixed base plate 211. FIG. 4C shows a state in which the main control device 201 is slid from the movable base plate 212 while the movable base plate 212 is rotated. Note that the shape of the base frame 401 is simplified for convenience. In FIG. 48, the lower side is the front of the slot machine, and the upper side is the rear of the slot machine.

  In the state of (a), the fixed base plate 211 and the movable base plate 212 overlap each other, and the locking claw portion 218 of the fixed base plate 211 is in the main controller 201 (actually, the front case body 271). It is latched on the top surface. Although not shown for convenience, the key members K1 and K2 are attached to the main board unit 200 as described above, and the movable base plate 212 cannot rotate with respect to the fixed base plate 211. At this time, the main controller 201 has a surface portion facing the front side of the slot machine 10, and the main substrate surface, that is, a mounting surface such as an IC chip, is visually recognized from the front. In this state, since the main control device 201 is located in front of the back plate 11c of the housing 11, fraud with the main control device 201 (such as fraud on the substrate surface) can be easily confirmed.

  When the movable base plate 212 is rotated as shown in (b), the key member (at least the key member K2 in FIG. 47) is removed, and the locking claw portion 218 of the fixed base plate 211 is unlocked. In this state, the movable base plate 212 is rotated with respect to the fixed base plate 211 as illustrated. At this time, the movable base plate 212 is rotated about 90 degrees at the maximum with the support pin 217 as the rotation center, and the rotating front end portion side of the main controller 201 is drawn toward the front side together with the movable base plate 212. In such a state, it is possible to visually recognize the back side of the main control device 201 (that is, the back side of the main board 273), and it is possible to check whether there are any abnormalities or frauds in various electronic components, electrical wiring, and the like. At this time, since the main control device 201 is originally located in front of the back plate 11c of the casing 11, when the main control device 201 is rotated together with the movable base plate 212, the main control device 201 is controlled. The fraud confirmation etc. of the apparatus 201 becomes easier.

  When the movable base plate 212 and the main control device 201 are rotated with respect to the fixed base plate 211 as shown in (b), the main control device 201 is viewed from an oblique side from a state of being viewed from the front side. Transition to the state. Therefore, even information that is difficult to see from the front of the main control device 201, that is, information attached to an upright surface portion that is substantially perpendicular to the substrate surface of the main substrate 273, is easily visible by the rotation of the movable base plate 212. It can be. For example, in the vertical IC chip 274 mounted on the main substrate 273, information such as manufacturer and product number printed on the side surface of the chip can be easily visually confirmed.

  Incidentally, in the actual configuration of the slot machine 10, as shown in FIG. 4 and the like, the front space of the main controller 201 is opened, and there is no problem in the rotation operation of the movable base plate 212 to the front side. It does not occur. Even if a device or a mechanism that protrudes rearward of the slot machine is provided on the back surface of the front door 12, the front space of the main control device 201 is opened as the front door 12 is opened, and the movable base plate 212 is rotated. Will not cause any problems.

  When the main controller 201 shown in FIG. 48C slides, the key member (key member K1 in FIG. 47) is removed and the first sealing portion (the seal between the movable base plate 212 and the front case body 271) is removed. ) Is opened. Further, locking of the locking claw 295 provided at the left end of the front case body 271 and screw fixing at the screw hole 296 are released. In this state, the main controller 201 is slid on the movable base plate 212. As a result, the main control device 201 can be detached from the rotating tip end side of the movable base plate 212 (substrate mounting opening 245 in FIG. 37).

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control device 201 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 701 which is arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 711 provided in the power supply box 100, the CPU 701 is connected to a clock circuit 704 that outputs a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 705, and the like via an internal bus. The main control device 201 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main controller 201, there are a start detection sensor 721 that detects the operation of the start switch 45, stop detection sensors 722, 723, and 724 that individually detect the operations of the stop switches 52 to 54, and the medal insertion device 41. An inserted medal detection sensor 725 for detecting inserted medals, bet detection sensors 726 to 728 for individually detecting operations of the bet switches 42 to 44, an adjustment detection sensor 729 for detecting an operation of the adjustment switch 56, and reels 471 to 471. A reel index sensor 731 that individually detects the rotational position (origin position) of 473, a payout detection sensor 732 that detects medals paid out from the hopper device 110, and a reset detection sensor that detects an operation of the reset switch 102 provided in the power supply box 100 733, setting key insertion hole 103 Setting key is various sensors such as setting the key detection sensor 734 for detecting are connected to be inserted, signals from the various sensors are outputted to the CPU701 through the input and output ports 705.

  The inserted medal detection sensor 75a is actually composed of a plurality of sensors. That is, the storage passage 92 from the medal insertion device 41 to the hopper device 110 is configured so that medals can pass in one row. The storage passage 92 is provided with a first sensor, and the second sensor and the third sensor are close to each other on the downstream side more than the width of the medal. The inserted medal detection sensor 725 is constituted by each of the first to third sensors. The main controller 201 monitors the time from the first sensor to the second sensor. If the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, the main control device 201 considers that there is a medal clogging or fraud and makes it abnormal. If it is determined that there is an abnormality, the abnormality notification is performed and the operation by the player until the abnormality is canceled is invalidated. The main controller 201 also monitors the order in which the second sensor and the third sensor are turned on and off, both the second and third sensors are off, only the second sensor is on, and both the second and third sensors are on. Only when the third sensor is turned on, both the second and third sensors are turned off, and when the time for switching to each on / off switching is within a predetermined time, it is determined that the medal has been normally taken in. Otherwise, an error is assumed. The reason for this is to prevent a fraud in which a medal is reciprocated near the inserted medal detection sensor 725 and misidentified as a medal inserted in addition to the clogging of the medal in the storage passage 92.

  Further, a power failure monitoring circuit 711 b provided in the power supply device 711 is connected to the input side of the main control device 201 via the input / output port 705. The power supply device 711 includes a power supply unit 711 a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 201, the power failure monitoring circuit 711 b described above, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 711b is for monitoring the power shut-off state and generating a power failure signal not only at the time of a power failure but also when the power is shut off by a power switch provided in the power supply box. Therefore, the power failure monitoring circuit 711b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of 12 VDC in this example output from the power supply unit 711a, and determines that the power supply is shut off when the drive voltage drops to, for example, less than 10 volts. Is configured to output a power failure signal. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 701 and the input / output port 705, and the CPU 701 recognizes this power failure signal and executes a power failure process.

  Even when the output voltage drops below 22 volts, the power supply unit 711a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts that is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 201. As the time during which the stabilization voltage is output, sufficient time is secured for executing the power failure process by the main control device 201.

  On the output side of the main controller 201, the remaining number display unit 61, the game number display unit 62, the acquired number display unit 63, the stepping motors 475 for rotating the reels 471 to 473, and the like are provided in the selector 91. A medal path switching solenoid, a hopper device 110, a display control device 601, an external concentration terminal board 740 capable of transmitting information to a hall management device (not shown), and the like are connected via an input / output port 705.

  The display control device 601 is a control device for driving various lamps such as the central lamp unit 26 and the side lamp unit 28, various speakers such as the speakers 603 and 604, and the liquid crystal display device 600. A substrate on which a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like are integrated is provided. Then, after receiving a signal from the main control device 201, the display control device 601 independently controls various lamps, various speakers, and the liquid crystal display device 600. Therefore, the display control device 601 is a sub-board that performs auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 201 that is a main board that manages and manages games. In other words, a sub-board is provided for voice, lamp, and display related to indirect games, thereby reducing the burden on the main board. When the above-described abnormality is detected in the main control device 201, a command to that effect is output to the display control device 601, and the liquid crystal display device 600 is driven and controlled by the display control device 601. As a result, a display to notify the abnormality is made in the game panel unit 21. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which the display control apparatus 601 controls the various display parts 61-63.

  The CPU 701 described above stores various control programs executed by the CPU 701 and ROM 702 storing fixed value data, and temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 702. In addition to the RAM 703 for securing the area, although not shown, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as a timer circuit and a data transmission / reception circuit such as an interrupt circuit as well known, and a credit counter for counting the number of credits. Various counters such as are built-in. The ROM 702 and the RAM 703 constitute a main memory as storage means, and various programs are stored in the ROM 702 described above as part of the control program.

  The RAM 703 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 711 even after the power to the slot machine 10 is shut off, and data can be held (backed up). The RAM 703 temporarily stores various data and the like. In addition to the memory and area for storing, a backup area is provided.

  The backup area includes a stack pointer, each register, and I when power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like (including power shut-down by operating a power switch provided in the power box 100; the same applies hereinafter). This is an area for storing values such as / O, and when the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch; the same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 is based on the backup area information. It is possible to return to the state before the power was shut off. Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is cut off by the power failure process, and restoration of each value written to the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on. Note that a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 711b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 701 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. NMI interrupt processing as flag generation processing is immediately executed.

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

  In the present embodiment, since the gaming panel unit 21 is expanded in the vertical direction in order to improve the gaming interest and clarify the abnormality notification, the positions of the display window 23 and the reel device 406 are set greatly downward. Yes. Accordingly, the height of the hopper device 110 is set lower than that of the conventional slot machine by setting the position of the upper end of the storage tank 111 to substantially the same height as the dispensing device 120. In this case, the storage tank 111 is extended to the auxiliary tank 140 side so that the inner surface 113a of the storage portion 113 of the storage tank 111 overlaps the upper surface opening 140a of the auxiliary tank 140 in a plan view. Thus, the storage tank 111 can be expanded in the left-right direction, and the capacity of the storage tank 111 can be increased as much as possible. The hopper device 110 (dispensing device 120) is supported by the rail 16 on the bottom plate 11b of the housing 11 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction. However, the storage tank 111 only overlaps the auxiliary tank 140 vertically. Therefore, the slide guide of the hopper device 110 is not hindered with the expansion of the capacity of the storage tank 111.

  Further, the right wall portion 113b of the storage tank 111 is provided with a concave portion 116 that is recessed inward. From the inside of the storage tank 111 through the medal discharge port 116a formed in the first wall portion 116b of the concave portion 116. A guide plate 117 extending upward from the upper surface opening 140a of the auxiliary tank 140 is provided. Since the medal discharge port 116a is formed in the recess 116 recessed inward in this way, the position of the medal discharge port 116a can be set regardless of the lateral expansion of the storage tank 111. The configuration of the guide plate 117 such as the inclination angle and the length protruding outward from the medal discharge port 116a can be suitable for discharging medals from the storage tank 111 to the auxiliary tank 140.

  Further, since the bottom 111b of the storage tank 111 is formed so as to be positioned higher as it approaches the auxiliary tank 140 side from the dispensing device 120 side, a wider space below the bottom 111b of the storage tank 111 is secured. . Thereby, the height of the auxiliary tank 140 can be increased as much as possible, and the capacity of the auxiliary tank 140 can be sufficiently secured.

  Further, by forming the recess 116 so that the first wall portion 116b and the second wall portion 116c are orthogonal to each other, the space of the recess 116 from the medal discharge port 116a to the auxiliary tank 140 is suitably secured. The size can be made as small as possible. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the capacity of the storage tank 111 due to the formation of the recess 116 as much as possible while making the discharge of the medal from the medal discharge port 116a favorable.

  Further, by providing the recess 116 at the corner portion between the right wall portion 113b and the front wall portion 113c, the guide plate 117 can be attached to the inner wall of the front wall portion 113c, so that the guide plate 117 is stored. The attachment mechanism for the tank 111 can be simplified.

  Further, by adopting a configuration in which the outer end portion of the guide plate 117 is set so as to be located on the left side (the storage tank 111 side) with respect to the horizontal center of the upper surface opening 140a of the auxiliary tank 140, the guide plate 117 is separated from the guide plate 117. When a medal jumps out vigorously, it is possible to prevent inconvenience that the medal is not stored in the auxiliary tank 140.

  In addition, the guide plate 117c is provided at the outer end of the guide plate 117 so as to stand upward from the bottom 117a of the guide plate 117 and extend toward the inside of the upper surface opening 140a of the auxiliary tank 140. Thus, the medal flowing down on the bottom portion 117a of the guide plate 117 is reliably accommodated in the auxiliary tank 140 by colliding with the guide portion 117c. In the configuration in which the guide plate 117 is attached to the inner wall of the front wall portion 113c as in the present embodiment, if the guide portion 117c is not provided, medals discharged from the guide plate 117 are stored in the auxiliary tank. In addition to the possibility that the medal is not accommodated in the auxiliary tank 140, the medal may be biased in the corner of the auxiliary tank 140 and the medal may overflow from the auxiliary tank 140 before the medal is accommodated in the entire auxiliary tank 140. . On the other hand, according to the present configuration, the medals discharged from the guide plate 117 are guided to the vicinity of the center of the upper surface opening 140a in the auxiliary tank 140 by the guide portion 117c, so that the medals are discharged to the auxiliary tank 140. Can be suitably performed.

  In addition, the retreating part that has moved backward to the front end of the lower partition plate 405 so that the front side of the upper surface opening 112 in the storage tank 111 of the hopper device 110 does not overlap the lower partition plate 405 in plan view. With the configuration provided with 468, even if the distance between the lower partition plate 405 and the hopper device 110 is reduced, a work space for replenishment and removal of medals from the storage tank 111 can be secured. Therefore, it is possible to make the distance between the lower partition plate 405 and the hopper device 110 narrower than the conventional gaming machine while improving the workability of replenishment and removal of medals from the storage tank 111. Thereby, the position of the reel device 406 can be lowered and the game panel unit 21 can be expanded without causing the adverse effect of deteriorating the workability of replenishment and removal of medals from the storage tank 111.

  In addition, by adopting a configuration in which the retreating portion 468 is extended over the entire portion located above the storage tank 111 at the front end portion of the lower partition plate 405, replenishment and removal of medals from the storage tank 111 can be performed. The work space can be expanded to the maximum in the left-right direction, and the workability of replenishing and taking out medals from the storage tank 111 can be improved. In addition, the receding portion 468 extends in the left-right direction and has a linear configuration, so that the replenishment and removal operations for medals can be performed in the same manner at any position above the upper surface opening 112. it can. Thereby, the freedom degree of the operation | work of replenishing and taking out a medal can be raised, and the said operation | work can be made better.

  In addition, instead of retracting the entire front end portion of the lower partition plate 405, the left and right ends of the front end portion are positioned near the front opening of the housing 11, so that A wide area for fixing the side partition plate 405 to the base frame 401 can be secured. Therefore, it is possible to improve the workability of replenishment and removal of medals from the storage tank 111 while ensuring the function of supporting the reel device 406 in a stable state.

  Further, the bulging portion 115 bulging from the inner surface 113a of the storage portion 113 is formed by denting the outer surface of the storage portion 113 in the storage tank 111 to the inside of the storage portion 113, and the bulging portion 115 includes the bulging portion 115. By adopting a configuration in which the peripheral wall 124b on the upper end side of the rotating disk 124 is accommodated, the position of the upper end of the storage tank 111 is made substantially the same height as the upper end of the dispensing device 120 while ensuring a sufficient capacity of the storage tank 111. Therefore, the height of the hopper device 110 can be made lower than the hopper device in the conventional slot machine. Accordingly, the position of the reel device 406 can be lowered while sufficiently securing the capacity of the storage tank 111, and the expansion of the game panel unit 21 can be suitably realized. In the present embodiment, as described above, the retreating part 468 is formed in the lower partition part 405. Therefore, by further combining the configuration of the retreating portion 468 and the configuration of the bulging portion 115, further expansion of the game panel portion 21 is suitably realized.

  Even if the upper end position of the storage tank 111 is lower than the upper end of the dispensing device 120, the height of the hopper device 110 is the same as that in the above embodiment, but in this case, the storage tank The capacity of 111 becomes smaller than that of the above embodiment. Therefore, by setting the position of the upper end of the storage tank 111 to substantially the same height as the upper end of the dispensing device 120, the capacity of the storage tank 111 can be suitably ensured. In the present embodiment, the upper end of the housing 121 of the dispensing device 120 is positioned slightly higher than the peripheral wall 124b on the upper end side of the rotating disk 124. Thus, the height of the dispensing device 120 is made as low as possible while ensuring a sufficient capacity in the housing 121. Then, in the configuration in which the height of the dispensing device 120 is made as low as possible, the height of the hopper device 110 is suitably set by making the position of the upper end of the storage tank 111 substantially the same as the upper end of the dispensing device 120 as described above. Can be lowered.

  Further, by forming the bulging portion 115 so as to be along the outline of the protruding portion W in the peripheral wall 124b of the rotating disk 124, it is possible to prevent the bulging portion 115 from becoming extremely large. . Since the bulging portion 115 is provided on the inner surface of the storage portion 113, the capacity of the storage portion 113 is reduced according to the size of the bulging portion 115. On the other hand, with this configuration, the bulging portion 115 can be provided while minimizing the capacity of the storage portion 113 as much as possible.

  Further, by setting the position of the upper end of the bulging portion 115 below the upper surface opening 112 of the storage tank 111, the bulging portion 115 interferes with the medal replenishment work to the storage tank 111. Inconvenience can be prevented. Further, it is possible to prevent as much as possible that a medal replenished from the replenishing container V into the storage tank 111 collides with the bulging portion 115 and jumps out of the storage tank 111 due to the reaction. Furthermore, if the bulging portion 115 bulges farther than the upper surface opening 112 of the storage tank 111, the hopper device 110 is consequently expanded in length in the vertical direction, and the bulging portion 115 is provided. However, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, such inconvenience can be prevented.

  In addition, an area to the extent that the medal can flow down toward the outlet portion 114 is secured around the bulging portion 115 on the inner surface 113a of the storage portion 113, so that the inner surface 113a of the storage portion 113 is secured. It is possible to prevent the bulging portion 115 from blocking the medal located above from flowing down to the lead-out portion 114. Further, the left side surface 115b, which is the upstream surface of the bulging portion 115 in the medal flow down direction, is formed into a curved surface that protrudes upstream, so that the medal flowing down the inner surface 113a of the storage portion 113 is swollen. It is possible to prevent staying on 115. Thereby, in the present configuration in which the bulging portion 115 is provided, the flow of medals on the inner surface 113a can be made smooth.

  Moreover, since the storage part 113 and the derivation | leading-out part 114 are provided by dividing the storage tank 111 up and down with the partition 119, the storage part 113 and the derivation | leading-out part 114 can be brought as close as possible. Thereby, since the height of the storage tank 111 becomes low, the height of the hopper apparatus 110 can be made low. Even in this case, since the bulging portion 115 is provided as described above, a sufficient capacity of the storage tank 111 can be ensured.

  It should be noted that a medal stored in the storage tank 111 is provided by arranging a storage unit 113 for storing medals in the storage tank 111 and a deriving unit 114 for deriving the stored medals to the payout device 120. It is possible to prevent the weight from being concentrated on the rotating disk 124 of the dispensing device 120.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (1) The configuration around the auxiliary tank 140 in the storage tank 111 may be changed as shown in FIG. In FIG. 50, the configuration around the auxiliary tank 140 in the storage tank 111 is simply shown in plan view, and the auxiliary tank 140 is indicated by a broken line for further convenience. Only the configuration different from the above embodiment will be described.

  In the configuration shown in FIG. 50A, the right wall 113b of the storage tank 111 is located to the right of the right end of the upper surface opening 140a of the auxiliary tank 140. In this case, the capacity of the storage tank 111 can be made larger than that in the above embodiment. However, in order to prevent the bottom of the storage tank 111 from contacting the auxiliary tank 140, it is necessary to adjust the shape of the bottom of the storage tank 111 and the vertical length of the auxiliary tank 140. In the above embodiment, the auxiliary tank 140 is disposed so as to come into contact with the inward surface of the side plate 11e of the housing 11. However, in this configuration, the auxiliary tank 140 is slightly separated from the side plate 11e of the housing 11. There is a need. Even in such a configuration, the medal discharge port is formed in the recess 116, so that the medal can be optimally discharged from the storage tank 111 to the auxiliary tank 140.

  In the configuration shown in FIG. 50 (b), the extent to which the storage tank 111 is extended in the left-right direction is the same as the configuration in FIG. 50 (a). However, in this configuration, the guide plate 117 in the above embodiment is not provided, and the first wall portion 116b of the recess 116 is overlapped with the upper surface opening 140a of the auxiliary tank 140 in plan view. A guiding portion 147 is provided to guide the medal from the storage tank 111 to the medal discharge port formed in the first wall portion 116 b of the recess 116. Therefore, the medals are discharged from the storage tank 111 to the auxiliary tank 140 directly from the medal discharge port.

  In the configuration shown in FIG. 50C, the recess 116 is not formed in the corner portion between the right wall portion 113b and the front wall portion 113c of the storage tank 111, but is formed near the center in the front-rear direction of the right wall portion 113b. ing. Then, a guide portion 148 that is inclined from the storage tank 111 to above the upper surface opening 140a of the auxiliary tank 140 through the medal discharge port is supported by the second wall portion 116c by the support portion 149. With this configuration, medals are discharged near the center of the auxiliary tank 140 in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the medals discharged to the auxiliary tank 140 are first stored near the center, and further expanded to the outer edge as the medals are discharged. Therefore, the medal storage in the auxiliary tank 140 is optimal. Can be done.

  In the configuration shown in FIG. 50D, the second wall portion 116c is inclined from the right wall portion 113b to the first wall portion 116b in plan view. The outer guide portion 117d outside the first wall portion 116b of the guide plate 117 extends from the medal discharge port formed in the recess 116 toward the vicinity of the center of the upper surface opening 140a of the auxiliary tank 140. In addition, a guide portion 117c is formed over the entire right end of the outer guide portion 117d. As a result, medals discharged from the storage tank 111 to the auxiliary tank 140 are guided to the vicinity of the center of the upper surface opening 140a in the auxiliary tank 140 along the outer guiding portion 117d.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the guide plate 117 is attached to the inner wall of the front wall 113c of the storage tank 111 as a guide means for guiding medals from the storage tank 111 to the auxiliary tank 140. This may be changed. For example, a configuration in which a guide portion having substantially the same shape as the guide plate 117 is formed integrally with the storage tank 111 may be used. For example, instead of the plate-shaped guide plate 117, a configuration in which a tubular guide tube is provided as the guide means may be used. However, in this case, it is desirable that the part in the storage tank 111 in the guide pipe is plate-shaped and the part outside the storage tank 111 is tubular.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, the box-shaped auxiliary tank 140 is arranged as a medal receiving portion from which the medal is discharged from the storage tank 111, but this may be changed. For example, a through-hole penetrating in the vertical direction is formed in the bottom plate 11b of the housing 11 where the auxiliary tank 140 in the above-described embodiment is disposed, and a medal storage facility in the game hall is formed below the through-hole. It is good also as a structure which provides the medal conveyance equipment which leads to. However, in order to reliably guide the medal into the through hole, it is necessary to form a peripheral wall extending upward from the outer periphery of the through hole. According to this configuration, since the medals discharged from the medal discharge port 116a of the storage tank 111 are automatically sent to the medal storage facility in the game hall, the auxiliary tank 140 as in the above embodiment is used. There is an advantage that it is not necessary to take out a medal from

  The auxiliary tank 140 is not essential in the slot machine 10, and at least an auxiliary tank arrangement area for arranging the auxiliary tank 140 may be provided in the lateral direction of the hopper device 110. In this case, for example, by arranging a tank similar to the auxiliary tank 140 in the above embodiment in the auxiliary tank arrangement region in a game hall or the like, the function as the auxiliary tank 140 can be secured. However, in this configuration, the capacity of the storage tank 113 can be increased as much as possible by expanding the storage tank 113 so as to overlap the auxiliary tank arrangement region in plan view.

  (4) Although the upper end position of the storage tank 111 is substantially the same as the upper end of the dispensing device 120 in the above embodiment, this may be changed. For example, the upper end position of the storage tank 111 may be lower than the upper end of the dispensing device 120. However, in this case, since the upper end side of the peripheral wall 124c of the rotating disk 124 protrudes from the inner surface 113a of the storage portion 113 to be larger than that in the above embodiment, the length of bulging upward of the bulging portion 115 is increased. It needs to be long. Therefore, in the above embodiment, the upper end of the bulging part 115 is positioned below the upper surface opening 112 of the storage tank 111. However, in this configuration, the upper end of the bulging part 115 is the storage tank 111. It becomes a structure located above the upper surface opening part 112 of this.

  (5) The configuration of the retreating part 468 may be changed as shown in FIG. In the configuration shown in FIG. 51A, the retreating portion 468 is not provided over the entire portion of the front side end portion of the lower partition plate 405 located above the storage tank 111, and the left and right sides of the retreating portion 468 are left and right. The length in the direction is shorter than the length in the left-right direction of the storage tank 111. However, the length of the retreating part 468 is long enough to secure a working space for replenishing and taking out medals from the storage tank 111. In the case of this configuration, it is possible to make the area on the lower partition plate 405 wider than that in the above embodiment while ensuring a work space for supplying and taking out medals from the storage tank 111. Therefore, the reel device 406 can be installed on the lower partition plate 405 in a more stable state. In the configuration shown in FIG. 51 (b), the retreating part 468 is provided on the entire right side portion of the front end portion of the lower partition plate 405, and the left side portion is located near the front opening of the housing 11. positioned. Also in this configuration, the area on the lower partition plate 405 can be ensured wider than in the above embodiment, as in FIG. In addition to the above configuration, for example, a configuration in which the entire retreating part 468 is provided in a curved shape may be used.

  (6) In the above embodiment, the retracting portion 468 is positioned forward of the front-rear direction center of the reels 471 to 473 in the reel device 406, but this may be changed. For example, the retracting portion 468 may be positioned substantially at the same position as the center of the reels 471 to 473 in the front-rear direction or slightly behind the center of the reels 471 to 473 in the front-rear direction. In these cases, the position of the retreating part 468 can be made further to the back side than the above embodiment.

  (7) In the above embodiment, the retracting portion 468 is provided with the lower reel supporting portion 467 extending downward from the retracting portion 468. However, the lower reel supporting portion 467 is provided with the lower reel supporting portion 467. The structure which is not provided may be sufficient. However, in this case, it is necessary to provide an area for fixing the reel device 406 on the lower partition 405. With this configuration, the bottom portion of the reel plate 476 (fixed portion with the lower partition portion 405) can be configured not to protrude forward from the retreat portion 468 at all.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the lower partition plate 405 is provided as a part of the reel unit 400. However, the lower partition plate 405 is directly attached to the side plates 11d and 11e of the housing 11. It is good also as composition which has.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the bulging portion 115 is formed so as to be along the protruding portion W of the peripheral wall 124b on the upper end side of the rotating disk 124. Good. However, in order to secure the function of accommodating a part of the dispensing device 120, the bulging portion 115 needs to be formed by denting the outer surface of the storage portion 113. As the shape of the bulging portion 115 different from the above embodiment, for example, a configuration in which the surface of the bulging portion 115 is substantially hemispherical can be considered.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the upper end portion (projecting portion W) of the peripheral wall 124b of the rotating disk 124 is accommodated in the bulging portion 115. The configuration may be such that the part is accommodated in the bulging portion 115. For example, the structure which accommodates the upper part 121b of the housing 121 in the bulging part 115 may be sufficient. Moreover, the structure which accommodates the upper end part 121b of the housing 121 and the upper end part of the surrounding wall 124b of the rotating disk 124 may be sufficient.

  (11) In the above embodiment, the storage tank 111 is attached so as to protrude rightward from the dispensing device 120, but this may be changed. For example, the storage tank 111 may extend from the dispensing device 120 in both the left and right directions. However, in this case, it is necessary to provide a configuration in which a bulging portion 115 larger than that in the above embodiment is provided, and the housing 121 of the dispensing device 120 and the upper end portion of the rotating disk 124 are accommodated in the bulging portion 115. According to this structure, the capacity | capacitance of the storage tank 111 can be ensured larger than the said embodiment.

  (12) A surface treatment may be performed on the left side surface 115b of the bulging portion 115 to reduce the friction coefficient of the left side surface 115b. In this case, when a medal located on the upper surface opening 112 side of the bulging portion 115 in the storage portion 113 collides with the bulging portion 115, it can be more reliably prevented from staying on the bulging portion 115. . As the surface treatment, a method of sticking a seal member having a relatively low friction coefficient on the left side surface 115b can be considered. The technical idea of this configuration is that “the surface of the surface located upstream of the inner surface in the storage tank of the bulging portion has been subjected to surface treatment to reduce the friction coefficient at least as compared with the inner surface”.

  (13) In the slot machine of the above-described embodiment, the liquid crystal display device (15 inch or 17 wide inch liquid crystal device) having a relatively large screen is mounted as the auxiliary display unit. It is good also as a structure which mounts. Further, the auxiliary display device may have a configuration in which, for example, a dot matrix display other than the liquid crystal display device is mounted, or a configuration in which the auxiliary display unit is not mounted.

  Even in the configuration as described above, the storage tank 111 is expanded in the left-right direction, and the medal discharge port 116a is formed in the recess 116 that is recessed inward from the right wall portion 113b. The capacity of the storage tank 111 can be increased while optimizing the mode of discharging 140 medals. If a large capacity of the storage tank 111 can be secured, the frequency of performing medal replenishment work on the storage tank 111 can be reduced. In a gaming hall where a large number of gaming machines such as the slot machine 10 are arranged, each gaming machine needs to be managed by an overwhelmingly smaller number of employees than the number of gaming machines installed. If the frequency of the medal replenishment operation can be reduced, the management of each slot machine 10 in the game hall can be facilitated. Furthermore, during the replenishment work of medals to the storage tank 111, it becomes a compulsory game interruption time, so that the player who plays the game in the slot machine 10 does not diminish the willingness to continue the game. Should also reduce the frequency of the above work. Also from this point, securing a large capacity of the storage tank 111 has a great advantage.

  Further, as described above, even if the auxiliary display device has a configuration in which, for example, a dot matrix display other than the liquid crystal display device is mounted or a configuration in which the auxiliary display portion is not mounted, the retracted portion 468 on the lower partition plate 405. Is provided, the workability of replenishment and removal of medals from the storage tank 111 can be made better than that of the conventional slot machine. In a gaming hall where a large number of gaming machines such as the slot machine 10 are arranged, each gaming machine needs to be managed by an overwhelmingly smaller number of employees than the number of gaming machines installed. If the workability of replenishment and removal of medals can be made better than that of the conventional slot machine, management of each slot machine 10 in the game hall can be facilitated. Furthermore, during the replenishment work of medals to the storage tank 111 and the work of taking out medals from the storage tank 111, it becomes a forced game interruption time. The above work should be done as soon as possible so as not to diminish the willingness to continue playing. Also from this point, facilitating the medal replenishment work and the medal removal work has a great advantage.

  Further, by providing the retreating part 468, even when the upper end position of the storage tank 111 is brought close to the lower partition plate 405, the workability of replenishing medals and taking out medals can be maintained in a good state. it can. Therefore, the capacity of the storage tank 111 can be increased. If the capacity of the storage tank 111 can be increased, so many medals can be stored in the storage tank 111, so that the frequency of the medal replenishment work and the medal removal work can be reduced.

  Further, as described above, even if the auxiliary display device has a configuration in which, for example, a dot matrix display other than the liquid crystal display device is mounted, or a configuration in which the auxiliary display portion is not mounted, the storage portion 111 of the storage tank 111 is expanded. By providing the outlet 115, the length of the hopper device 110 in the vertical direction can be shortened while making the configuration of the hopper device 110 suitable, so the capacity of the storage tank 111 becomes extremely small. Thus, a wide distance between the lower partition plate 405 and the hopper device 110 can be ensured without causing such adverse effects. Therefore, the workability of replenishment and removal of medals from the storage tank 111 can be improved.

  (14) FIGS. 52 and 53 show a slot machine 800 having another configuration. 52 and 53, members having the same configuration as those of the slot machine 10 described with reference to FIG.

  Compared with the slot machine 10 described with reference to FIG. 1 and the like, the slot machine 800 eliminates the triangular mountain-shaped stop operating device 50 provided on the table unit 40 and replaces the three stop switches 52 to 54 with a table. It is provided directly on the portion 40. In this case, in the slot machine 10 shown in FIG. 1 and the like, the switch pieces of the stop switches 52 to 54 are slightly upward and stand substantially vertically, and the switch pressing operation from the front side is effective, but the slot machine 800 Then, the switch pieces of the stop switches 52 to 54 lie almost horizontally, and the switch pressing operation from almost right is effective. Therefore, it is possible to perform a switch operation with a hand as if operating a personal computer keyboard with a hand placed on the table 40.

  Further, on the table unit 40, instead of the manual insertion type medal insertion device 41, an automatic taking-in type medal insertion device 801 is provided. The medal insertion device 801 includes an electric medal take-in device inside the table portion 40, and the medals placed on the plate portion 802 are automatically taken in order. Incidentally, in the slot machine 800, an example in which a 17-inch inch liquid crystal device (the vertical dimension is the same as the 15-inch liquid crystal device but with an expanded horizontal dimension) is mounted on the back side of the gaming panel 21 is shown in FIG. Compared to the slot machine 10 or the like, the liquid crystal display screen is set up to the vicinity of the edge of the game panel 21. By using a wide-type liquid crystal device, dynamic display effects can be achieved.

  As described above, the slot machine 10 in FIG. 1 and the like and the slot machine 800 in FIG. 52 have different configurations on the table unit 40, but the table unit 40 and various switches are unitized. Exchange in units is possible.

  (15) In the above embodiment, the three reels 471 to 473 constituting the reel unit 400 can be individually removed, but the three reels 471 to 473 may be integrated into a subassembly.

  (16) In the above embodiment, the front door 12 is constituted by the upper door 13 and the lower door 14, and the doors 13 and 14 are connected by the connecting plate 651. However, the connection may be eliminated. . That is, by eliminating the connection, the upper door 13 and the lower door 14 can be individually opened and closed.

  (17) In the above embodiment, the upper door 13 is attached to the reel unit 400 so as to be openable and closable, and the lower door 14 is attached to the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. For example, it is good also as a structure which attaches both the upper door 13 and the lower door 14 to the housing | casing 11 so that opening and closing is possible. Or it is good also as a structure which comprises the front door 12 without dividing | segmenting up and down, and attaches the front door 12 to the housing | casing 11 so that opening and closing is possible.

  (18) In the above embodiment, the reels 471 to 473 are cylindrical skeleton members that form a cylindrical cage, and a belt-like belt (not shown) is wound around the outer peripheral surface thereof. The belt and the belt may be integrally formed, and the design may be individually attached to the outer peripheral surface of the belt. In such a case, the integrally formed outer peripheral surface corresponds to an endless belt. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which uses the belt | belt-shaped belt by which the design was attached | subjected to the outer peripheral surface without providing a cylindrical frame member instead of the reels 471-473.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine as game machine, 11 ... Housing, 11b ... Bottom plate, 11c ... Back plate, 11d, 11e ... Side plate as side wall part, 12 ... Front door, 13 ... Upper door, 14 ... Lower door, 23 ... Display window 40... Table section as operation area 41. Medal insertion device as insertion section 42 to 44 Bet switch as bet operation means 45 45 Start switch as start operation means 52 to 54 Stop operation Stop switch as means, 72 ... Medal payout port as payout part, 110 ... Hopper device, 111 ... Storage tank, 113 ... Storage part as storage area, 113a ... Inner surface, 114 ... Lead-out part as lead-out area, 114b ... Exit side end as lower opening, 115 ... bulge, 116 ... recess, 116a ... medal outlet, 116b ... first wall, 116c ... second wall, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 17 ... Guide plate as guide member, 120 ... Dispensing device, 121 ... Housing, 122 ... Base plate, 124 ... Rotating disk as rotating member, 127 ... Medal payout port, 140 ... Auxiliary tank, 151, 152 ... Support rail member , 200 ... main board unit, 201 ... main control device, 210 ... pedestal device, 400 ... reel unit, 401 ... base frame as frame, 405 ... lower partition plate as partition, 406 ... pattern display device Reel device, 416a, 418a ... sliding part, 435, 436 ... guide rib, 467 ... lower reel support part as extension part, 468 ... retraction part, 471-473 ... reel as endless belt, 475 ... as drive means Stepping motors, 476... Reel plates as support parts, 478... As attachment parts Side mounting portion, the liquid crystal display device as 600 ... display, 800 ... slot machine.

Claims (1)

A housing opened forward, and a front door that closes the front opening of the housing;
In the housing, a plurality of endless belts with a plurality of patterns attached in the circumferential direction are arranged, and a pattern display device that displays the patterns in a variable manner by rotating these belts is arranged.
Below the picture display device is a storage tank that opens upward and stores game medals, and a payout that pays out game medals stored in the storage tank to the outside of the gaming machine from a payout portion provided on the front door. A hopper device having a device and an auxiliary tank that is opened upward and an auxiliary tank from which excess medals are discharged when a predetermined amount or more of game medals are stored in the storage tank,
Further, the front door is provided with a display area including a display window for making a part of the pattern attached to each belt visible, and a game medal is inserted at the start of the game. Provide an operation area where at least the input unit is arranged,
The game medal inserted from the insertion unit is stored in the storage tank, and after the display of the variation of the pattern, a combination of the specific pattern formed by the pattern is established at an effective position visible from the display window. If the gaming machine is configured to pay out gaming medals by the hopper device,
The hopper device is configured such that the storage tank is cantilevered by the dispensing device,
Set the positional relationship so that the storage tank is arranged on the auxiliary tank side with respect to the dispensing device,
Furthermore, the storage tank is formed in a horizontally long shape so that the storage tank extends to a position reaching the upper side of the auxiliary tank.