JP2011189086A - Game machine substrate - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To avoid a loss caused by overproduction of game machine substrates engraved with the name of a game machine maker or a game machine distributor (game machine importer or the like), and to prevent aggravation of manufacturing efficiency of the game machine substrate. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine substrate having a circuit disposition area is removably provided with an indication area of identification information on at least either of the game machine maker's name or the game machine seller's name on a part other than the circuit disposition area. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a technology for a gaming machine substrate according to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a game machine such as a so-called pachinko machine or a slot machine has a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and a RAM (Random) that control the operation content (game production and various operations) of the game machine. Various substrates such as a control substrate on which a control element such as Access Memory is mounted are provided.

  Conventionally, a fraudulent act has been performed in which a gaming machine is modified such as an unauthorized modification, and an illegal profit is obtained artificially. For example, the act of remodeling each element of the control board of the gaming machine, or removing the harness connector connected to the control board of the gaming machine from the gaming machine and connecting it to an unauthorized control circuit that is not a regular control circuit. The act has been carried out.

  For example, the following countermeasures have been taken against such fraud. As an example, the rules stipulate that a gaming machine manufacturer name, board identification information, and the like are imprinted on a board used in a gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “gaming machine board”). Under this rule, even if a gaming machine board has the same type and the same performance, if the manufacturer name of the gaming machine using the gaming machine board is different, the manufacturer name is stamped for each manufacturer. A board for gaming machines must be manufactured. That is, if the gaming machine manufacturer's name is stamped on the gaming machine substrate, it is assumed that the board has been legitimately manufactured according to the rules.

  A manufacturer of a gaming machine substrate may be commissioned by two or more gaming machine manufacturers to manufacture a gaming machine substrate. In addition, there may be a situation in which the number of gaming machine boards actually required by one outsourced gaming machine manufacturer is smaller than the initial planned quantity (delivery expected quantity). Under such circumstances, there may be a surplus in the gaming machine board with the trader name stamped.

  Since this surplus board has been engraved, even if the other game machine manufacturer entrusts the manufacture of the board, it cannot be used as a board for another game machine manufacturer as it is. Therefore, conventionally, if a surplus occurs in the gaming machine substrate, the surplus substrate may be lost.

  In addition, it is possible to suppress the situation where surplus is generated in the gaming machine board by the process of manufacturing the gaming machine board as many as necessary, and marking the name of the gaming machine manufacturer each time, as in the case of order production. It was possible. However, according to this process, there is a tendency that the production quantity of the board for the gaming machine must be minimized. Therefore, each time an additional gaming machine board is required, the gaming machine manufacturer name must be engraved to produce the gaming machine board, which causes a reduction in board manufacturing efficiency.

  On the other hand, a technique has been proposed in which a plurality of pieces of information indicating the type of the substrate are imprinted on the substrate of the gaming machine substrate, and unnecessary information is erased for each specification to effectively use the substrate ( For example, Patent Document 1). This gaming machine board is intended to avoid the loss due to the surplus gaming machine board and the deterioration of board manufacturing efficiency. For example, even if there is surplus in the gaming machine board for one gaming machine manufacturer, the surplus of the board can be obtained by deleting the stamped name of the gaming machine manufacturer and imprinting another manufacturer name again. It is intended to avoid losses due to.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-310979

  However, the manufacturing process of the gaming machine substrate described in Patent Document 1 is not effective because “the part to be erased cannot be recognized by color, melting, heat (laser), etc.” (see Paragraph 0012 of Patent Document 1). Necessary information is deleted.

  That is, a special process for erasing unnecessary information is required, and the erasing operation is difficult to perform easily. Therefore, the manufacturing efficiency of the gaming machine substrate deteriorates through the above complicated erasing operation.

  Furthermore, when deleting unnecessary information by color, melting, heat (laser) or the like, the information may not be completely deleted. Moreover, according to the said operation | work, it is difficult to confirm whether the deletion of the said information is performed reliably for every board | substrate.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to prevent loss due to excessive generation of gaming machine substrates and to prevent deterioration of manufacturing efficiency of gaming machine substrates.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine board provided with a circuit arrangement area for a plate-like board portion and used in a gaming machine, and other than the circuit arrangement area And an area showing identification information on at least one of the manufacturer name of the gaming machine and the seller name of the gaming machine.
In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine substrate according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of regions indicating the identification information are provided in a peripheral portion of the substrate portion. It is characterized by that.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine board according to claim 1, wherein the area indicating the identification information is provided at a corner portion of the board part. It is characterized by that.
Further, the invention according to claim 4 for solving the above-described problem is the gaming machine substrate according to claim 1, wherein the region indicating the identification information is provided so as to protrude from a peripheral portion of the substrate portion. It is characterized by that.
Further, the invention according to claim 5 for solving the above problem is the gaming machine substrate according to claim 1, wherein a boundary portion between the region indicating the identification information and the other region in the substrate portion is provided. At least a part of is formed thinner than the thickness of the substrate portion.
Moreover, the invention according to claim 6 for solving the above problem is the gaming machine substrate according to claim 1, wherein a boundary portion between the region indicating the identification information and the other region in the substrate portion is provided. At least a part of is provided with a through-hole intermittently so that the region indicating the identification information can be easily removed.
In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 7 is the gaming machine substrate according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the areas indicating the identification information indicates other identification information. It is formed as a shape different from the shape of the region.
Further, the invention according to claim 8 for solving the above problem is the gaming machine substrate according to claim 1, wherein a notch is provided in a peripheral portion of the substrate portion. It is characterized by.
Further, the invention according to claim 9 for solving the above problem is the gaming machine substrate according to claim 1, wherein the boundary portion between the region indicating the identification information and the other region in the substrate portion At least a part of is formed of a material that is more brittle than the other region.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 10 is the gaming machine board according to claim 1, wherein the area indicating the identification information further requires management of the gaming machine board. Management information is shown.
An invention according to claim 11 for solving the above-described problem is the gaming machine substrate according to claim 10, wherein at least one of the identification information and the management information is the identification information. It is arranged according to the shape of the region showing

  The board for gaming machines of the present invention is provided with a removable area indicating identification information such as a manufacturer name. Therefore, in order to erase unnecessary identification information on the gaming machine substrate, the identification information area may be removed. That is, unnecessary identification information can be easily erased, so that it is possible to improve the manufacturing efficiency of the gaming machine substrate. Further, unnecessary identification information can be securely deleted. Further, by leaving only necessary information and removing unnecessary information, it is possible to prevent a surplus of gaming machine boards from occurring.

1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment. (A) The schematic perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine concerning 1st Embodiment from the front side. (B) The schematic perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine concerning 1st Embodiment from the back side. The schematic back view of the pachinko machine concerning a 1st embodiment. The schematic front view of the game board of the pachinko machine concerning a 1st embodiment. The schematic rear view of the game board of the pachinko machine concerning a 1st embodiment. 1 is a schematic rear view of a game board provided with a main control device in a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment. The schematic block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine concerning 1st Embodiment. Schematic which shows the surface of the main control board in the pachinko machine of a 1st embodiment. Schematic which shows the back surface of the main control board in the pachinko machine of a 1st embodiment. Schematic which shows the surface of the main control board in the pachinko machine of 2nd Embodiment. Schematic which shows the back surface of the main control board in the pachinko machine of 2nd Embodiment. (A) The schematic enlarged view which shows the side surface of the cutting part of the main control board in the pachinko machine of 3rd Embodiment. (B) The schematic enlarged view which shows the side surface of the cutting part of the main control board in the pachinko machine of 3rd Embodiment. The schematic surface view which shows the main control board and notch in 4th Embodiment. FIG. 10 is a schematic surface view showing a main control board in a fifth embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described.

[First Embodiment]
A pachinko machine according to a first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9 as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention. In the following description, “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “right”, “front (front)”, and “back (rear)” refer to the case where the pachinko machine 10 is viewed from the front side unless otherwise specified (amusement hall) “Up”, “Down”, “Left”, “Right”, “Front (front)”, and “Back (rear)” in the installation state in FIG.

<Pachinko machine overview>
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2A is a schematic perspective view of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment viewed from the front side. FIG. 2B is a schematic perspective view of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment viewed from the back side.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2A and 2B. The pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outline of the machine body, a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 on which various game components are set, a front frame 13, and a game board 14. On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11, an intermediate frame 12 is assembled so as to be openable and detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 13 and an upper ball tray 15 each having a glass frame are assembled so as to be openable and closable in a laterally open state. The glass frame is for seeing through and protecting the game board 14 arranged inside the pachinko machine 10.

  A frame lamp (light emitting effect device) 16 and a game board lamp (light emitting effect device) 17 are provided on the front side of the front frame 13 and the game area 140 a of the game board 14. The frame lamp 16 and the game board lamp 17 are turned on (flashing) or turned off according to various game states (symbol variation, big hit state, etc.), and perform a game effect (light emission effect) based on the light emission decoration. A speaker (audio production device) 18 is disposed below the outer frame 11 (lower part of the pachinko machine 10). The speaker 18 outputs various sounds according to the state of the game, and performs a game effect (sound effect) based on the sound output. A lower ball tray 19 and an operation handle 20 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12.

  In FIG. 3, the back side of the pachinko machine 10 is schematically shown. FIG. 3 shows a state where the rear pack is removed. As shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the upper frame member of the middle frame 12, a ball tank 127 for storing pachinko balls supplied from an external ball supply facility provided on an installation frame base or the like is provided on the left and right sides of the upper frame member. It is provided over substantially the entire width. A set member 128 is disposed on the back side of the lower frame member 122. The set member 128 is formed with a ball supply path that communicates with the upper ball dish 15 and the lower ball dish 19 (see FIG. 1), and a ball discharge path that communicates with a ball collection basket provided on the installation frame base. ing. In addition, a ball passage unit 129 is installed between the respective ends of the ball tank 127 and the set member 128. A ball tank 127 and a set member 128 are connected to each other through the ball passage unit 129. As shown in FIG. 3, the ball path unit 129 is provided with a ball dispensing device 129a. The pachinko balls supplied to the ball tank 127 are driven to the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 19 by driving the ball dispensing device 129a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the set member 128 includes a power supply device 31 that controls the power supply of the pachinko machine 10, a payout control device 32 that drives and controls the ball payout device 129a, and a shot that drives and controls a ball striking device (not shown). A control device 33, an interface board 34 connected to an external terminal, and the like are disposed. Each of these devices 31, 32, 33, 34 is wired to a main control device 30 disposed on the back side of the game board 14 and executes predetermined control based on a control signal from the main control device 30. It is supposed to be.

<Game board>
Next, the game board 14 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 is a schematic front view of the game board 14 of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, FIG. 5 is a schematic rear view of the game board 14, and FIG. 6 is a game board provided with the main controller 30. 14 is a schematic rear view of FIG. 14. FIG. 4 shows the transparent plate 141, and FIG. 5 shows the back unit 51.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the game board 14 has a flat plate-like transparent plate 141 formed in a substantially square shape so as to be aligned with a game board holding portion (not shown) of the middle frame 12, and a rear surface of the transparent plate. It is comprised from the back unit 51 by which the symbol display apparatus (illustration omitted) is assembled | attached and arrange | positioned so that attachment or detachment is possible. The transparent plate 141 is made of a light-transmitting synthetic resin material such as acrylic or polycarbonate, and the back unit 51 is made of a synthetic resin that cannot be seen through (for example, ABS resin).

  As shown in FIG. 4, a rail 142 that is curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed at the front side edge of the transparent plate 141, and a game area 140 a is defined continuously with the open upper end portion of the rail. ing. That is, a pachinko ball launched from a ball striking device (not shown) is launched from the upper end of the rail 142 into the game area 140a, and can further flow down in the game area 140a. Below the transparent plate 141, a start winning device and a special winning device that can win pachinko balls flowing down the game area 140a are arranged. When the pachinko ball wins the start winning device, the symbol change game is developed on the symbol display device. As a result of the developed symbol variation game, when symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined symbol combination on the symbol display device, the winning opening of the special winning device is opened and a so-called jackpot is generated. A number of prize balls can be obtained by this big hit.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the back unit 51 is formed in a size and shape in which the outer shape substantially matches the transparent plate 141, and has a frame shape that can open the visible display unit 52 at a substantially central position. Is formed. In addition, a visible display portion 52 that opens forward and backward is formed in the frame of the back unit 51. That is, the display surface of the symbol display device can be viewed from the front side through the transparent plate 141 and the visible display unit 52.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the back unit 51 includes an upper frame portion 521 that is a portion above the visible display portion 52 and a lower frame portion 522 that is a portion below the visible display portion 52. Further, the back unit 51 has a pivot end side frame portion 523 as a pivot end side frame portion between the upper frame portion 521 and the lower frame portion 522, and an open end side frame as a frame portion on the open end side. There is a part 524.

  As shown in FIG. 5, on the back side of the lower frame portion 522, an installation member 61 formed in the shape of a horizontally long rectangular box opening forward is disposed. The upper surface 62 of the installation member 61 functions as a support surface that supports a symbol display device (not shown). Further, a substrate installation portion 63 is provided on the rear surface of the installation member 61, and a relay substrate 65 is disposed on the substrate installation portion 63. Various control devices 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, a light emitting device 71, and other various electrical components arranged on the back side of the pachinko machine 10 and the symbol display device are connected to the relay board 65 by wiring. ing. Further, a wiring stopper (not shown) for locking and holding the wiring connected to the relay board 65 is formed at a predetermined position of the installation member 61. A main board base 70 (see FIGS. 3 and 6) on which the main control device 30 is detachably installed is disposed on the back side of the installation member 61. The main controller 30 disposed on the main board base 70 is also connected to the relay board 65 by wiring. Note that a space (not shown) through which wiring (not shown) can be inserted is defined between the back unit 51 and the installation member 61.

<Control system configuration>
Next, the outline of the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment.

  Each of the main control device 30, the power supply device 31, the display control device 35, and the overall control device 37 shown in FIG. 3 includes a substrate. A main control board 301 shown in FIG. 7 is provided in the main control apparatus 30, and a power supply board (not shown) is provided in the power supply apparatus 31. The display control board 351 is provided in the display control apparatus 35, and the sub overall control board 371 is provided in the overall control apparatus 37. Further, a lamp control board 381 and a sound control board 391 are connected to the overall control device 37.

  The main control board 301 as the main control means of the pachinko machine 10 executes various processes for controlling the entire machine, and outputs various control commands as predetermined control signals according to the processing results. The display control board 351 controls the display mode (image to be displayed) of the symbol display device (variable display). The lamp control board 381 controls the light emission modes (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, time, etc.) of the frame lamp 16, the game board lamp 17, and the reserved ball number display 26. The sound control board 391 controls the sound output mode (sound effect type, sound output time, etc.) of the speaker 18.

  The sub integrated control board 371 comprehensively controls the display control board 351, the lamp control board 381, and the sound control board 391 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 301. In addition, the sub integrated control board 371 executes various processes to control the display control board 351, the lamp control board 381, and the sound control board 391 in an integrated manner. Further, the sub integrated control board 371 outputs various control commands as instructions for controlling the control of the game effect (display effect, light emission effect, sound effect) according to the processing result. Each control board 351, 381, 391 receives the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 301 and the control signal (control command) output from the sub-integrated control board 371, and receives the control signal (control command). ) To control game effects (display effects, light emission effects, sound effects).

  Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 301, the display control board 351, the lamp control board 381, the audio control board 391, and the sub-integrated control board 371 will be described. The main control board 301 includes a main CPU 301a, and a ROM 301b and a RAM 301c are connected to the main CPU 301a. The main CPU 301a sequentially updates the values of various random numbers such as a big hit determination random number (hereinafter referred to as “big hit random number”) as a determination random number and an effect pattern distribution random number every predetermined cycle, and the updated value Is set in the setting area of the RAM 301c to rewrite the value before update. The ROM 301b stores a control program for controlling the pachinko machine 10 and a plurality of types of effect patterns. The RAM 301c stores (sets) various types of information (such as the number of reserved memories and random numbers) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  And main CPU301a inputs the detection signal which the winning detection means comprised by the start winning opening 21 and the winning detection sensor SE1 outputs, and performs various processes (determination of pending memory number, determination of jackpot, determination of stop symbol, production pattern) ).

  When the main CPU 301a determines that the number of reserved memories at the time of winning detection is less than the upper limit value in the reserved memory number process, the main CPU 301a reads the value of the big hit random number from the RAM 301c in response to the input of the detection signal, and stores the predetermined number in the RAM 301c. The information is stored (stored) sequentially in an area (storage area). Then, the main CPU 301a executes processing (such as jackpot determination, determination of stop symbol, determination of effect pattern) for starting the symbol combination game immediately before starting the symbol combination game based on the winning detection. First, the main CPU 301a compares the jackpot random number value stored first in the jackpot random number value stored in the RAM 301c with the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 301b to determine the jackpot determination. Do. When the result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the value of the jackpot random number matches the jackpot determination value), the main CPU 301a determines the jackpot. The jackpot determination value is determined from numerical values that the jackpot random number can take. On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (the value of the jackpot random number and the jackpot determination value do not match), the main CPU 301a determines the losing.

  Next, the sub general control board 371 will be described. The sub overall control board 371 includes an overall CPU 371a, and a ROM 371b and a RAM 371c are connected to the overall CPU 371a. The ROM 371b stores a control program for comprehensively controlling the control boards 351, 381, and 391. The RAM 371c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the display control board 351, the lamp control board 381, and the sound control board 391 will be described. The display control board 351 includes a sub CPU 351a, and a ROM 351b and a RAM 351c are connected to the sub CPU 351a. The ROM 351b stores effect execution data for a plurality of types of display effects. The effect execution data is information for controlling the display mode of the symbol display device so that a display effect based on a specified effect pattern is performed. This effect execution data shows the flow of display effects from the start of symbol variation to the stop of symbols in all rows. The ROM 351b stores one performance execution data in association with one performance pattern. The ROM 351b stores various types of image information (design images, background images, character images, appearance character images, and the like). The RAM 351c stores (sets) information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Accordingly, the sub CPU 351a controls the display mode of the symbol display device. With this control, in the symbol display device, the symbol combination game and the effect of continuous notice are performed as a display effect by image display.

  The lamp control board 381 includes a sub CPU 381a, and a ROM 381b and a RAM 381c are connected to the sub CPU 381a. The ROM 381b stores production execution data for a plurality of types of light emission effects and notification execution data for winning notifications (information for controlling the light emission mode (lighting or extinguishing etc.) of the reserved ball number display 26). Yes. The effect execution data is information for controlling the light emission mode of the frame lamp 16 and the game board lamp 17 so that the light emission effect based on the specified effect pattern is performed. This effect execution data shows the flow of the light emission effect from the start of the game effect (start of symbol variation) to the end of the game effect (stop of symbols in all rows). The ROM 381b stores one performance execution data in association with one performance pattern. Information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is stored (set) in the RAM 381c.

  Accordingly, the sub CPU 381 a controls the light emission modes of the frame lamp 16 and the game board lamp 17. By this control, the frame lamp 16 and the game board lamp 17 perform the light emission effect in association with the display effect (design combination game, continuous notice effect) performed by the symbol display device.

  The audio control board 391 includes a sub CPU 391a, and a ROM 391b and a RAM 391c are connected to the sub CPU 391a. The ROM 391b stores effect execution data for a plurality of types of sound effects. The effect execution data is information for controlling the sound output mode of the speaker 18 so that the sound effect based on the specified effect pattern is performed. This effect execution data shows the flow of the sound effect from when the game effect is started (symbol variation is started) to when the game effect is ended (symbols in all rows are stopped). The ROM 391b stores one effect execution data associated with the specified effect pattern. Information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is stored (set) in the RAM 391c.

  Accordingly, the sub CPU 391a controls the sound output mode of the speaker 18. With this control, the speaker 18 performs an audio effect in association with a display effect (design combination game, continuous notice effect) performed on the symbol display device.

<Main control board>
Next, the configuration of the main control board 301 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing the surface of the main control board 301 in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing the back surface of the main control board 301 in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment. Although the internal structure of the main controller 30 is not shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 301 of the main controller 30 is housed in a board housing case made of a transparent resin case and disposed inside the housing. ing.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the main control board 301 is a plate-like and substantially rectangular board having a predetermined thickness. Of the four corners of the main control board 301, two corners have identification information display areas that can be easily excised. One of them is a first identification information display area 302 and the other is a second identification information display area 304. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a region other than the first identification information display region 302 and the second identification information display region 304 in the main control board 301 is defined as a circuit arrangement region 303. Electronic components necessary for the main control board 301 are mounted on the circuit arrangement region 303 on the surface of the main control board 301 shown in FIG. Solder or the like is exposed on the back surface shown in FIG. The first identification information display area 302 and the second identification information display area 304 correspond to an example of “an area indicating identification information” according to the present invention.

  In the first identification information display area 302, identification information is written on both the front surface and the back surface of the main control board 301. This identification information is at least one of “pachinko machine manufacturer name” and “pachinko machine seller name (for example, importer)”, and is described or stamped. Also, in the second identification information display area 304, identification information is described on both the front surface and the back surface of the main control board 301. However, in the second identification information display area 304, a trader name different from the trader described in the first identification information display area 302 is written or stamped. The trader names described in the first identification information display area 302 and the second identification information display area 304 are described or stamped with a size that is visible to the naked eye.

  The first identification information display area 302 and the second identification information display area 304 include not only information on “manufacturer name of pachinko machine” and “seller name of game machine (for example, importer)”, but Other information may be entered. For example, it is possible to include “manufacturer name of main control board 301”, “type of board”, “being revised”, “date of manufacture”, “year of manufacture”, and the like. Further, the information described in the first identification information display area 302 and the second identification information display area 304 may be a management number or the like (such as “EEOOXX”), or a method of reading by scanning 1-dimensional barcode and 2-dimensional code (QR code (registered trademark), etc.), or an IC chip. Further, it is not always necessary to display the manufacturer name or the like on both the front and back surfaces of the main control board 301, and any surface may be used. However, if the manufacturer name or the like is expressed on both the front and back surfaces of the main control board 301, it is desirable that the same supplier name is written on the front surface and the back surface.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a so-called perforated cutting section 302 a is provided at the boundary between the first identification information display area 302 and the circuit arrangement area 303. The cutting section 302a is stretched from one side of the main control board 301 to the other side next to it, and the cutting control section 302a moves the first identification information display area 302 from the circuit arrangement area 303 to the main control board 301. It is divided. In addition, the cutting portion 302a is substantially linear and is provided with a plurality of through holes intermittently. Further, this through hole is also formed in a substantially linear shape along the cutting portion 302a. The plurality of through holes make it easy for the cutting portion 302a to be cut, so that the first identification information display region 302 can be easily separated and removed from the main control board 301.

  Note that the “boundary portion” refers to an outer edge of a blank portion in the main control board 301. Further, the “margin” means a region having a predetermined area in which the mounted components on the main control board 301 are not arranged. The width of the margin is, for example, a size that can display the identification information. The cutting portions 302a and 304a are provided over a part or the entire circumference of the boundary portion.

  Similarly, a cutting section 304a having the same configuration as the cutting section 302a is provided at a boundary portion between the second identification information display area 304 and the circuit arrangement area 303. The cutting unit 304 a separates the second identification information display area 304 from the circuit arrangement area 303 on the main control board 301. Moreover, since the cutting part 304a is provided with a plurality of through holes intermittently in a substantially straight line, it is easy to cut the cutting part 304a. Therefore, the second identification information display area 304 can be easily separated and removed from the main control board 301.

  Further, the main control board 301 has fixing holes 305 for fixing the main control board 301 itself at the four corners, but the corners on the first identification information display area 302 and the second identification information display area 304 side. Are provided on the circuit arrangement region 303 side from the cutting section 302a and the cutting section 304a. With this configuration, the main control board 301 can be fixed by the fixing holes 305 even after the first identification information display area 302 and the second identification information display area 304 are removed.

  In this embodiment, the example applied to the main control board 301 as one embodiment of the gaming machine board according to the present invention has been described. However, the configuration of the present invention can be applied to other boards in the pachinko machine 10 as well. It is. For example, the audio data board and the sub-general drive control board (both not shown) connected to the sub-general control board 371, the relay board 65, the main control relay board, the launch control relay board, and the game board shown in FIG. The main control board 301 according to the present embodiment is also applied to an output signal relay board, a front frame relay signal board, a relay board such as a sub integrated control relay terminal board, a payout / release control board, an interface board 34 and a power supply board shown in FIG. It is possible to take the following configuration. The main control relay board relays a signal line and a power line connecting the main control board 301 and the payout / release control board. The launch control relay board relays a signal line and a power line connecting the payout launch control board, the launch control resistor, the solenoid switch, the touch sensor, and the like. The launch control relay board relays the signal line and the power line connecting the payout launch control board, the launch control resistor, the solenoid switch, the touch sensor, and the like. The game board input / output signal relay board relays a signal line and a power line connecting the main control board 301 and a magnetic sensor, a prize opening switch, a count switch, and the like. The sub integrated control relay end board relays a signal line and a power line connecting the front frame relay signal board provided on the front frame 13 and the sub integrated control board 371. Further, the payout launch control board controls the ball payout device so as to pay out the prize ball based on the prize ball payout instruction command.

<Resection process>
Next, an outline of an example of the manufacturing process of the main control board 301 in the present embodiment will be described.

  First, a gaming machine board such as the main control board 301 is manufactured, cut portions 302a and 304 are formed on the board, and a first identification information display area 302 and a second identification information display area 304 are formed.

  In the main control board 301 in which the first identification information display area 302 and the second identification information display area 304 are formed, the operator should grasp the identification information display area where the necessary identification information is represented, in other words, should be excised. After grasping the identification information display area, either the first identification information display area 302 or the second identification information display area 304 is cut out along the cutting part 302a or the cutting part 304a.

  In this manner, unnecessary identification information can be removed from the gaming machine board such as the main control board 301 and only necessary identification information can be left. Moreover, since it only cuts, a special jig | tool is not required and the said cutting operation can be performed easily. In addition, the said process is an example and is not restricted to this. For example, circuit formation, component mounting, cutting portion 302a and the like can be simultaneously formed. It is also possible to form a cut portion 302a and the like after the marking and then form a circuit.

<effect>
The effect of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment described above will be described below.

  (1) A board for a gaming machine such as the main control board 301 according to the present embodiment is provided so that an area indicating identification information such as a manufacturer name and a sales company name can be removed. Therefore, in order to erase unnecessary identification information on the gaming machine substrate, the identification information area may be removed. That is, unnecessary identification information can be easily erased, so that it is possible to improve the manufacturing efficiency of the gaming machine substrate. Further, unnecessary identification information can be securely deleted. Further, by leaving only necessary information and removing unnecessary information, it is possible to prevent a surplus of gaming machine boards from occurring.

  (2) Also, unlike unnecessary information erasure work by color, melting, heat (laser), etc., it is easy to confirm the erasure of the information, and it is possible to prevent forgetting to perform the work. It is.

(Modification)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the cutting portions 302a and 304a are formed in a substantially linear shape, but the gaming machine substrate of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the cutting portions 302a and 304a can be configured in a curved line, a U-shape, a wavy line, or a sawtooth shape.

  By configuring the cutting portions 302a and 304a in such a shape, the circuit arrangement region 303 may be damaged when the first identification information display region 302 and the second identification information display region 304 are cut. It becomes possible to prevent.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the first identification information display area 302 and the second identification information display area 304 have the same shape, but the gaming machine substrate of the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, the shape of the first identification information display area 302 can be different from that of the second identification information display area 304.

  By configuring the first identification information display area 302 and the second identification information display area 304 in different shapes, it is possible to reliably grasp the identification information display area to be cut in the operation of cutting the main control board 301. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the identification information display area to be left on the main control board 301 is accidentally cut out.

Similarly, the cutting part 302a and the cutting part 304a can have different shapes. For example, by making the cutting part 302a substantially linear and making the cutting part 304a a wavy line, it becomes possible to easily grasp the identification information display area to be cut. When viewing the shape, it is possible to easily grasp whether or not the identification information display area to be cut has been cut. In other words, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the identification information display area to be left on the main control board 301 by mistake is cut off, and to easily grasp the misidentification of the cut portion.

  In addition, the first identification information display area 302 and the second identification information display area 304 can be colored in different colors while having the same shape. Even with this configuration, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the identification information display area to be left on the main control board 301 by mistake is excised, and to easily grasp the misidentification of the excised portion. Furthermore, it is possible to avoid a situation where the molding of the main control board 301 is complicated.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of through holes are provided in the cutting portion 302a and the like, but the through holes may be a single long hole. That is, it is also possible to form a through hole extending from the center of the cutting portion 302a toward the end portion of the cutting portion 302a, and to connect only each end portion of the cutting portion 302a to the circuit arrangement region 303. The same applies to the cutting section 304a. Further, only the central portion such as the cutting portion 302 a may be continuous with the circuit arrangement region 303, and other portions may be separated from the circuit arrangement region 303.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, two excisable identification information display areas are provided on the main control board 301. However, this number can be arbitrarily provided, for example, four can be provided. .

  Moreover, although the case where the first identification information display area 302 and the second identification information display area 304 are applied to the pachinko machine 10 has been described in the present embodiment, the present invention is also applicable to other gaming machines such as so-called pachislot machines. It is possible.

[Second Embodiment]
<Constitution>
Next, the main control board 301 of the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the positions of the first identification information display area 302 and the second identification information display area 304, and other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment. It is the same configuration. Therefore, only the points different from the first embodiment in the main control board 301 of the second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. The description of other configurations is omitted.

  FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing the surface of the main control board in the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a schematic view showing the back surface of the main control board in the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment. The main control board 301 according to the second embodiment is also configured to include a first identification information display area 302 and a second identification information display area 304. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the first embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the first identification information display area 302 and the second identification information display area 304 protrude from the peripheral edge of the main control board 301. It is.

  That is, in the first embodiment, the corner portion of the substantially rectangular main control board 301 is configured to be excised as the first identification information display area 302 and the second identification information display area 304. In the main control board 301 according to the embodiment, an identification information display area protrudes from the periphery of the substantially rectangular main control board 301 like a heading tag. As in the first embodiment, the shapes of the cutting portions 302a and 304 and the number of identification information display areas can be arbitrarily set. The protruding direction of the identification information display area is, for example, a direction parallel to the front and back surfaces of the main control board 301.

<effect>
Also with such a configuration, unnecessary identification information in the gaming machine board can be erased by removing the identification information area, and the identification information can be easily erased. As a result, it is possible to improve the manufacturing efficiency of the gaming machine substrate and securely delete the identification information. In addition, it is possible to prevent a surplus of gaming machine substrates from being generated, and it is possible to easily confirm erasure and to prevent forgetting to erase.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the corners of the main control board 301 itself can be left, and the fasteners (fixing holes 305) of the main control board 301 can be provided at the four corners as usual.

[Third Embodiment]
<Constitution>
Next, the main control board 301 of the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 12A and 12B are schematic enlarged views showing the side surfaces of the cutting portion 302a of the main control board 301 in the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment. Note that the cutting unit 304a has the same configuration as that shown in FIG. The pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the configuration of the cutting portions 302a and 304a, and the other configurations are the same as those in the first or second embodiment. Therefore, only the points different from the first embodiment will be described below in the main control board 301 of the third embodiment.

  The main control board 301 according to the third embodiment is also configured to include a first identification information display area 302 and a second identification information display area 304. However, as shown in FIG. 12, the difference from the first embodiment and the second embodiment is that the cutting portions 302a and 304a do not have a plurality of perforated through holes, and instead the portion is made of a highly brittle material. Or is formed in a thin shape. The “thin shape” is a state in which the thickness of the cut portion 302a and the like is thinner than the thickness (length from the front surface to the back surface) of the main control board 301.

  That is, in the third embodiment, the boundary between the first identification information display area 302 and the circuit arrangement area 303 and the boundary between the second identification information display area 304 and the circuit arrangement area 303 on the main control board 301. Only the boundary portion is fragile (see FIG. 13B). In the example of FIG. 13A, since the boundary portion is formed thin, cutting becomes easy due to stress concentration when the identification information display area is cut. As in the first embodiment, the shapes of the cutting portions 302a and 304 and the number of identification information display areas can be arbitrarily set. In addition, the positions of the first identification information display area 302 and the second identification information display area 304 can be either the first embodiment or the second embodiment. Moreover, when forming the cutting part 302a etc. thinly, it is also possible to form a substantially V-shaped groove, for example.

<effect>
Also with such a configuration, unnecessary identification information in the gaming machine board can be erased by removing the identification information area, and the identification information can be easily erased. As a result, it is possible to improve the manufacturing efficiency of the gaming machine substrate and securely delete the identification information. In addition, it is possible to prevent a surplus of gaming machine substrates from being generated, and it is possible to easily confirm erasure and to prevent forgetting to erase.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment, depending on the thickness and size of the main control board 301, the first identification information display area 302 and the second identification are compared with the configuration having a perforated cutout. In some cases, the information display area 304 can be removed more easily, and the removal can be reliably performed.

[Fourth Embodiment]
<Constitution>
Next, the main control board 301 of the pachinko machine 10 according to the fourth embodiment will be described.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the fourth embodiment has a different structure of the main control board 301 compared to the first embodiment, and the other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment. Therefore, hereinafter, only the differences from the first embodiment in the main control board 301 of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a schematic surface view showing the main control board 301 and the notch 306 in the fourth embodiment.

  The main control board 301 according to the fourth embodiment is also configured to include a first identification information display area 302 and a second identification information display area 304. However, as shown in FIG. 13, the difference from the first embodiment and the second embodiment is that a notch 306 for alignment is provided on the main control board 301.

  In the fourth embodiment, in the step of cutting out the first identification information display area 302 and the second identification information display area 304 from the main control board 301, It is assumed that a plurality of cutting sections 302a or cutting sections 304a are cut at a time in a state where a plurality of main control boards 301 are stacked, instead of cutting out the two identification information display areas 304 one by one. Yes. It is necessary to align the positions of the main control boards 301 when the main control boards 301 are stacked. If there is the notch 306 of this embodiment, alignment can be performed using the notch 306. That is, by providing the notch 306 in the main control board 301, the positions of the main control boards 301 can be easily aligned.

<effect>
Also with such a configuration, unnecessary identification information in the gaming machine board can be erased by removing the identification information area, and the identification information can be easily erased. As a result, it is possible to improve the manufacturing efficiency of the gaming machine substrate and securely delete the identification information. In addition, it is possible to prevent a surplus of gaming machine substrates from being generated, and it is possible to easily confirm erasure and to prevent forgetting to erase.

  Further, in the fourth embodiment, since the notch 306 is provided in the main control board 301, when the first identification information display area 302 or the second identification information display area 304 is removed from the main control board 301, It is possible to prepare to cut multiple sheets at once. The notch 306 may be provided in the first identification information display area 302 or the second identification information display area 304. In this case, it is not necessary to consider the space of the circuit arrangement region 303 for forming the notch 306.

[Fifth Embodiment]
<Constitution>
Next, the main control board 301 of the pachinko machine 10 according to the fifth embodiment will be described.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the fifth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the display mode of the identification information, and other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment. Therefore, hereinafter, only the differences from the first embodiment in the main control board 301 of the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a schematic surface view showing a main control board in the fifth embodiment.

  The main control board 301 according to the fifth embodiment also includes a first identification information display area 302 and a second identification information display area 304 as in the first embodiment. However, as shown in FIG. 14, the difference from the first embodiment is that identification information such as a manufacturing company is arranged in accordance with the shapes of the first identification information display area 302 and the second identification information display area 304. There is in being.

  In the fifth embodiment, for example, as in the first embodiment, a first identification information display area 302 and a second identification information display area 304 are provided at two corners of the main control board 301. However, the larger the corner is, the more the space of the circuit arrangement region 303 is compressed. Further, the larger the amount of identification information to be displayed, the larger the corners of the main control board 301, and as a result, the main control board 301 becomes larger. In this regard, in the main control board 301 according to the fifth embodiment, the identification information display is performed so that the identification information displayed in the first identification information display area 302 and the second identification information display area 304 does not generate an extra space. It is written and stamped according to the shape of the area. For example, when the identification information display area is provided at the corner of the main control board 301, the corner of the main control board 301 is arranged such that the character arrangement is curved or arranged along the corner rather than arranging the characters etc. in a straight line. It is desirable to arrange according to the shape.

<effect>
Also with such a configuration, unnecessary identification information in the gaming machine board can be erased by removing the identification information area, and the identification information can be easily erased. As a result, it is possible to improve the manufacturing efficiency of the gaming machine substrate and securely delete the identification information. In addition, it is possible to prevent a surplus of gaming machine substrates from being generated, and it is possible to easily confirm erasure and to prevent forgetting to erase.

  In the fifth embodiment, the identification information in the first identification information display area 302 and the second identification information display area 304 of the main control board 301 is written and marked in accordance with the shape of the identification information display area. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the corner portion of the main control board 301 from being enlarged, and as a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the space of the circuit arrangement region 303 is pressed and the main control board 301 as a whole.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 23 Launch control device 26 Reservation ball number display device 30 Main control device 31 Power supply device 32 Discharge control device 34 Interface board 35 Display control device 37 Overall control device 52 Visible display part 61 Installation member 63 Substrate installation part 65 Relay board 140a Game area 141 Transparent board 301 Main control board 301a Main CPU
301b ROM
301c RAM
302 First identification information display area 302a Cutting section 303 Circuit arrangement area 304 Second identification information display area 304a Cutting section 351 Display control board 371 Sub-general control board 381 Lamp control board 391 Audio control board

Claims (11)

A circuit board is provided with a circuit arrangement area for a plate-shaped board part, and is used for a gaming machine,
Provided with an area that is provided in a portion other than the circuit arrangement area and can be removed, and that shows identification information regarding at least one of the manufacturer name of the gaming machine and the seller name of the gaming machine,
A board for a gaming machine characterized by this. A plurality of regions indicating the identification information are provided in a peripheral portion of the substrate portion;
The gaming machine board according to claim 1. A region indicating the identification information is provided at a corner of the substrate portion;
The gaming machine board according to claim 1. The region indicating the identification information is provided so as to protrude from the peripheral edge of the substrate portion;
The gaming machine board according to claim 1. At least a part of a boundary portion between the region indicating the identification information and the other region in the substrate portion is formed to be thinner than the thickness of the substrate portion;
The gaming machine board according to claim 1. At least a part of the boundary between the region indicating the identification information and the other region in the substrate portion is provided with a through hole intermittently so that the region indicating the identification information can be easily removed.
The gaming machine board according to claim 1. At least one of the regions indicating the identification information is formed as a shape different from the shape of the region indicating the other identification information;
The gaming machine board according to claim 2, wherein: The peripheral portion of the substrate portion is provided with a notch,
The gaming machine board according to claim 1. At least a part of a boundary between the region indicating the identification information and the other region in the substrate portion is formed of a material that is more brittle than the other region;
The gaming machine board according to claim 1. In the area indicating the identification information, management information required for management of the gaming machine substrate is further indicated.
The gaming machine board according to claim 1. At least one of the identification information and the management information is arranged in accordance with a shape of a region indicating the identification information;
The board for game machines according to claim 10.