JP2013165748A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capacity solving anxiety about an unfavorable influence exercised on various components, devices or the like by heat retention by eliminating heat retention.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a storage body having a storage region storing prescribed devices provided in association with a game; a door body installed on the front side of the storage region so as to be openable and closable, and closing the front side of the storage region; and a speaker installed at the storage body or the door body, and having a magnetic circuit. The storage body has a partition separating the storage region and a disposal region disposed with the magnetic circuit in a state that the door body is closed, and the speaker is installed at the storage body or the door body so that the magnetic circuit is exposed from the storage body in a state that the magnetic circuit is disposed in the disposal region.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a pachinko machine, a slot machine (pachislot machine), and an enclosed game machine.

  Conventionally, a configuration in which a speaker is provided inside a gaming table has been known so that an effect that enhances the interest of the player can also be performed by sound.

  For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which a speaker is provided on the front door of a pachislot machine.

  Further, in Patent Document 1, when the front door is opened, the speaker is covered with a cover in order to prevent a risk that a staff member may touch and burn the back of the speaker exposed in the pachislot machine. A structure is disclosed in which a through hole is provided in the cover so that heat generated by is not trapped in the cover, and the heat is dispersed and radiated by the through hole of the cover.

JP 2007-313250 A

  However, in the conventional game machine as described in Patent Document 1, heat generated from the speaker is radiated to the inside of the housing and the inner frame through the through hole of the cover. In addition to the speakers, there are many devices (such as reel motors, lamps, and liquid crystals) that generate heat in addition to the speakers.

  For this reason, the heat generated from these is accumulated inside the case and the inner frame, and this heat accumulation causes the circuit board and motor related to the progress of the game, which are housed inside the case and the inner frame together with the speaker, and detection. There is a concern that a sensor (reel rotation sensor, ball detection sensor) or the like may malfunction or deteriorate in performance.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a game table that can eliminate heat accumulation and eliminate concerns about adverse effects of the heat accumulation on various parts, equipment, and the like.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is provided with a container having a storage area for storing a predetermined device provided in association with a game, and attached to the front side of the storage area so as to be openable and closable. A game machine comprising: a door that closes a front surface; and a speaker that is attached to the housing or the door and has a magnetic circuit unit, wherein the housing includes the storage area and the door closed. A partition that separates the arrangement area where the magnetic circuit part is arranged in a state where the magnetic circuit part is arranged, and the speaker is arranged in the state where the magnetic circuit part is arranged in the arrangement area. It is attached to the container or the door so as to be exposed from the body.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand which can eliminate a heat-up and can eliminate the fear of the bad influence on various components, apparatus, etc. by a heat-up can be provided.

2 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 according to Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 opened. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 showing the outline of the internal configuration. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the periphery of a speaker 277 provided in the main body 101. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing details of a partition wall 704. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the main body 101. FIG. FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view of the main body 101 with the lid member 705 removed. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a sound path member 702. FIG. (A) is a perspective view which shows the state which attached the speaker 277 and the sound path member 702 to the partition 704 of the main body 101, (b) is a cross-sectional perspective view which notched (a) in the position of the speaker 277. is there. It is a cross-sectional perspective view which expands and shows FIG.9 (b). FIG. 3 is a side sectional view showing a schematic configuration of the slot machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of the slot machine 100. FIG. (A), (b) is a figure explaining the arrangement | positioning of the symbol of the reels 110-112. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs, (b) is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400, (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. (A), (b), (c) is a sectional side view showing a schematic configuration of the slot machine 100 of the first embodiment, and is a sectional side view showing a modification of the example of FIG. It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine 11100 according to the second embodiment. 3 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of a pachinko machine 11100. FIG. It is side sectional drawing which shows schematic structure of the pachinko machine 11100 of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. (A), (b), (c), (d) is side sectional drawing which shows schematic structure of the pachinko machine 11100 of 2nd Embodiment, Comprising: Side sectional drawing which shows the modification of the example of FIG. FIG.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine (game table) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an external perspective view of the slot machine 100.

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored and rotated inside the slot machine 100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a plurality of combinations of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  A backlight (not shown) for illuminating the individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 is disposed on the back of each of the reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are five pay lines 114. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal pay line is valid, and when two medals are betted, the upper horizontal win line and the lower horizontal pay line are added. If three are valid and three medals are bet, five lines including a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line are valid as winning lines. The number of winning lines 114 is not limited to five. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, the right The down line and the upper right line may be set as valid pay lines, and the same number of pay lines may be set as valid pay lines regardless of the number of bets.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, a maximum of 3 cards are inserted, 2 when the bet button 131 is pressed, and 3 when the bet button 132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141. is there. The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 137 to 139, and when the stop button 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted.

  Below the stop button unit 136 is provided a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and pasting various types of certificate. At the lower part of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

  The sound hole 180 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided in the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device (also referred to as a liquid crystal unit) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. 157) (effect image display device), and when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (player). Side). It should be noted that the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

  FIG. 2 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 opened. The main body 101 is a box that is surrounded by the upper surface plate 261, the left side plate 260, the right side plate 260, the lower surface plate 264, and the back plate 242, and that opens to the front. Inside the main body 101, a main control board storage case 210 that stores the main control board is disposed at a position that does not overlap with the ventilation port 249 provided on the upper portion of the back plate 242. Below the three reels 110 to 112 are arranged. On the side plate 260 on the left side of the main control board storage case 210 and the reels 110 to 112, a sub control board storage case 220 containing a sub control board is disposed. Further, an external concentrated terminal plate 248 that is connected to the main control board and outputs the information of the slot machine 100 to an external device is attached to the side plate 260 on the right side.

  The lower surface plate 264 is provided with a medal payout device 180 (device for paying out medals accumulated in a bucket), and has a power supply board above the medal payout device 180, that is, below the reels 110 to 112. A power supply unit 252 is disposed, and a power switch 244 is disposed on the front surface of the power supply unit 252. The power supply unit 252 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100 into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and supplies it to each control unit and each device such as a main control unit 300 and sub-control units 400 and 500 described later. To do. Furthermore, a power storage circuit (for example, a capacitor) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power source is cut off is provided. Yes.

  A medal auxiliary storage 240 is arranged on the right side of the medal payout device 180, and an overflow terminal is arranged behind this (not shown). The power supply unit 252 is provided with a power cord connecting portion for connecting a power cord (not shown), and the power cord connected thereto passes through a power cord hole (not shown) provided in the back plate 242 of the main body 101. It extends outside.

  The front door 102 is hinged to the left side plate 260 of the main body 101 via a hinge device 276, and an effect device 160 and an effect control board (which controls the effect device 160) are provided above the symbol display window 113. An upper speaker 272 is provided. Below the symbol display window 113, there are provided a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a passage 266 through which medals pass when the medal selector 170 drops illegal medals etc. on the medal tray 161. Yes. Further, a cylindrical sound passage member 701 that guides sound from a speaker 277, which will be described in detail later, to the sound hole 180 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 180. The opening 701a at one end of the sound passage member 701 is fixed to the front door 102 toward the sound hole 180, and the opening 701b at the other end faces the main body 101 side.

  A speaker 277 is provided in the lower part of the main body 101 and on the left side of the medal payout device 180, and a cylindrical sound path member 702 that guides sound from the speaker 277 to the opening 701 b of the sound path member 701 is provided. The opening 702a at one end of the sound path member 702 is fixed to a partition wall 704 of the main body 101 described later toward the speaker 277, and the opening 702b at the other end faces the opening 701b of the sound path member 701.

  When the front door 102 is closed, the opening 701b of the sound path member 701 and the opening 702b of the sound path member 702 match. At this time, a ring-shaped rubber member 703 is provided at the tip of the opening 702b of the sound path member 702 in order to prevent sound leakage from between the opening 701b and the opening 702b.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the outline of the internal configuration of the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 opened.

  Inside the main body 101, there are a main board storage case 210, a sub control board storage case 220 and a reel unit 185, a power supply box (not shown), a medal payout device 180, a medal auxiliary storage section 240, a central speaker unit, an external relay terminal. Various devices such as plates are provided.

  The reel unit 185 is configured by individually detachably attaching reels 110 to 112 driven by a stepping motor in a resin case 221. The reel unit 185 is configured so that three reels are unitized by a case 221 and can be easily attached to and detached from a reel unit mounting table (also referred to as a center board) 278 provided in the main body 101. Further, a sound path member 702 is attached to the lower part of the reel unit mounting table 278, and is configured to be combined with the sound path member 701 attached to the front door 102 in a state where the front door 102 is closed to the main body 101. ing. The sound output from the speaker 277 passes through the sound path member 701 and the sound path member 702 and is output to the outside.

  Inside the main body 101, a substrate storage case 210 made of a transparent resin case is attached to the upper part of the rear plate constituting the main body 101. In the internal space of the main board storage case 210, a main control board on which electric parts constituting the main control unit 300 that performs overall control of the slot machine 100 is mounted is stored.

  The left side plate 260 is provided with a sub control board storage case 220 that stores the sub control board.

  The power supply unit 252 is mounted on the lower portion of the reel unit mounting table 278 and on the upper portion of the sound path member 702. The power supply unit 252 is connected to various devices of the slot machine 100 inside a storage body that is a metal case. A power supply board (not shown) for supplying necessary power is accommodated. The power supply unit 252 is provided with a switch 244 that can be operated when the front door 102 is opened.

  Further, inside the main body 101, a medal payout device 180 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a hopper 180) for paying out medals is disposed. The medal payout device 180 is driven by a DC motor to pay out medals one by one, outputs a detection signal every time the medals are paid out, supplies medals to the payout device main body 515 and accumulates medals. And a medal tank 510. Next, a medal auxiliary storage unit 240 is placed beside the medal payout device 180. When the medal payout device 180 is filled with medals, excess medals flow down and are accumulated in the medal auxiliary storage unit 240. The

  On the other hand, the front door 102 hinged to the side plate of the main body 101 via the hinge device 276 has an effect device 290, an effect control board storage case 274 storing an effect control board for controlling the effect device, an upper speaker 272, A reel panel 270 having a symbol display window 113, a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, a medal when the medal selector 170 drops an illegal medal or a medal to be returned to the player onto the medal tray 156. Is provided with a passage 266 and the like. The medal selector 170 further includes a passage 541 for guiding inserted medals to the medal tank 510.

  FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the periphery of the speaker 277 provided in the main body 101.

  The main body 101 is a container having a storage area for storing a predetermined device provided in association with a game. As described above, the storage liquid crystal unit 157, the substrate case 210, The reel unit 185, the power supply unit 252 and the like are accommodated.

  A speaker 277 is provided below the main body 101. The speaker 277 includes a vibrating portion 277b such as cone paper that emits sound when vibrated, and a magnetic circuit portion 277c having a magnetic circuit (not shown) that vibrates the vibrating portion 277b based on an input electric signal. Configured. The magnetic circuit unit 277c includes a magnetic circuit and a cover that covers the magnetic circuit.

  The magnetic circuit is configured to include a permanent magnet and a coil that is provided to face the permanent magnet and that can transmit vibration to the vibration unit 277b. The vibrating portion 277b is vibrated by a magnetic induction effect caused by the magnetic force generated when an electric signal is input to the coil (current flows) and the magnetic force of the permanent magnet, thereby generating sound. In the magnetic circuit unit 277c, for example, heat is generated when a current is passed through a coil provided in the magnetic circuit.

  The speaker 277 is fixed to a partition wall 704 provided in the main body 101 so that the vibration part 277b faces the sound path member 702 (so as to face the player). The partition wall 704 is provided with a screw hole 704c, the speaker 277 is provided with a screw hole 277a, and the speaker 277 is fixed to the partition wall 704 with a screw 706b penetrating therethrough. The partition wall 704 has a speaker hole 704d which is a through hole, and the vibrating portion 277b fits into the speaker hole 704d. At this time, the partition wall 704 may also serve as a baffle plate of the speaker 277.

  Note that the baffle plate diffracts the sound output on the back surface so that the sound output on the front surface (player side) of the vibration portion 277b and the sound output on the back surface of the vibration portion 277b do not interfere with each other. It is a plate that blocks the sound that wraps around.

  Further, the partition 704 is provided with a claw hole 704a and a screw hole 704b, and a claw 702c and a screw hole 702d are provided on the opening 702a side of the sound path member 702. When the sound path member 702 is fixed to the partition wall 704, the claw 702c is hooked on the claw hole 704a and fixed by the screw 706a penetrating the screw hole 702d and the screw hole 704b. At this time, a ring-shaped rubber member 707 is provided at the tip of the opening 702a of the sound path member 702 so that sound is not leaked from between the sound path member 702 and the partition 704.

  When the speaker 277 is fixed to the partition wall 704, the lid member 705 is attached from the back surface thereof with screws 706c.

  FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing details of the partition 704.

  The partition wall 704 is integrally formed with the back plate 242 of the main body 101 and has a shape recessed toward the front door 102 side. The main body 101 and the partition 704 are made of, for example, wood, and the partition 704 includes side walls 704f and 704g, a bottom wall 704h, a top wall 704i, and a front wall 704j, and a back plate 242 that opens in the shape of the front wall 704j. Are integrally formed of an adhesive or a staple. The main body 101 and the partition wall 704 may be separate bodies. The main body 101 and the partition 704 may be made of, for example, sheet metal. In this case, the partition 704 and the back plate 242 may be press-integrated.

  Further, a part of the upper surface plate 261, the left side plate 260, the right side plate 260, the lower surface plate 264, and the back plate 242 (for example, the upper surface plate 261) constituting the main body 101 is made of wood, and a part (for example, the upper surface plate). Other than 261) may be made of sheet metal.

  The magnetic circuit portion 277 c of the speaker 277 is shielded from the inside of the main body 101 by the partition 704, and the partition 704 prevents the heat generated in the magnetic circuit portion 277 c from being released into the main body 101. The heat can be shielded at.

  In addition, the partition 704 can distinguish between the sound output to the front (player side) of the vibration unit 277b of the speaker 277 and the sound output to the back of the vibration unit 277b. It can also serve as a baffle plate.

  FIG. 6 is a rear view of the main body 101.

  A lid member 705 may be provided in the opening of the back plate 242 provided with the speaker 277. The lid member 705 has a ventilation hole 705a, and the magnetic circuit part 277c of the speaker 277 is exposed to the outside through the ventilation hole 705a.

  Note that the magnetic circuit portion 277c of the speaker 277 is exposed to the outside when the magnetic circuit portion 277c is completely exposed to the outside without any shielding object, or from the outside such as a shielding object. Even if it is difficult to visually recognize, it is sufficient that the shield has a through hole so that ventilation is possible, and the heat generated by the magnetic circuit portion 277c is released to the outside.

  FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view of the main body 101 with the lid member 705 removed.

  The magnetic circuit portion 277 c of the speaker 277 is disposed in a recess formed by the back plate 242 and the partition 704. The magnetic circuit unit 277c has an input terminal 277d to which an electric signal is input.

  FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the sound path member 702.

  The sound passage member 702 is configured by connecting a lower member 702e having a claw 702c and an upper member 702f having a screw hole 702d with a screw 708. The lower member 702e and the upper member 702f are made of resin, for example. Rubber members 703 and 707 are provided at both ends of the sound passage member 702.

  9A is a perspective view showing a state in which the speaker 277 and the sound path member 702 are attached to the partition wall 704 of the main body 101, and FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 9A taken at the position of the speaker 277. FIG.

  FIG. 10 is an enlarged cross-sectional perspective view of FIG. 9B.

  The magnetic circuit portion 277c of the speaker 277 is disposed in a region separated from a storage region such as a substrate in the main body 101 by a partition wall 704, and is used to connect a wiring to an input terminal 277d that inputs an electric signal to the speaker 277. The upper surface wall 704i is provided with a wiring hole 704k through which wiring is passed.

  The ventilation hole 705a of the lid member 705 may have an umbrella-shaped portion 705b so that dust or the like does not enter the speaker 277 side from the outside. Further, in order to efficiently ventilate the speaker 277, the speaker 277 may have a large opening, or the lid member 705 may not be provided.

  FIG. 11 is a side sectional view showing a schematic configuration of the slot machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  A reel unit disposed on a liquid crystal unit 157, a substrate case 210, and a center board 278, in a storage area closed by a main body 101 that is a casing (container) of the slot machine 100 and a front door 102 that is a door. 185, the power supply unit 252 and the like are accommodated.

  The main body 101 is integrally formed with the partition wall 704, and the speaker 277 is attached to the partition wall 704 so that at least the magnetic circuit portion 277 c of the speaker 277 is exposed from the main body 101.

  The duct 709 includes, for example, a sound path member 701, a rubber member 703, a sound path member 702, and a rubber member 707.

<Circuit configuration>
The circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel stop. ROM 306 for storing position, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, and the like WDT (watchdog timer) 314 is mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 314 as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 314 is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The main control unit 300 includes a random number generation circuit 316 that is used as a hardware random number counter that fluctuates a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535, and a start signal output circuit that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the activation signal is input from the activation signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (starts main processing main processing described later).

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 is inserted from various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal slot 141 at every interruption time. Medal reception sensor, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, checkout button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device 180, index sensor for reel 110 , The index sensor of the reel 111, the index sensor of the reel 112, etc.).

  When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random number generation circuit 316. Receiving this signal, the random number generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by the player. The stop button 137 sensor, the stop button 138 sensor, and the stop button 139 are installed in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and the medals stored electronically in the RAM 308 are inserted as inserted medals into the game. Detecting the input operation when The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the medals stored electronically are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting a medal paid out by the medal payout device 180. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  The index sensor of the reel 110, the index sensor of the reel 111, and the index sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and each time a light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes. Becomes L level. When detecting this signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. A drive circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 338 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, and a stored number display. A driving circuit 328 for driving the device 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127).

  Further, an information output circuit 334 (external concentration terminal board 248) is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the slot machine 100 is output to the information input circuit 652 provided.

  The main control unit 300 also includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit (not shown) to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 330 is a voltage of the power source. When the value is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400 and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. Note that information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit signals such as commands to the first sub control unit 400. However, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives a control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via an input interface and controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control command. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency. It is installed. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, a backlight lighting pattern, data for controlling various displays, and the like.

  The CPU 404 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and the sound source IC 418 is provided with speakers 272 and 277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifiers and speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with a command from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored. The audio data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, etc.) are provided to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. It is connected.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. Second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of effect device 160 including display control of effect image display device 157. Note that the second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls display of the liquid crystal display device 157 and a control unit that controls various drive devices for presentation (for example, a control unit that controls motor driving of the shutter 163). For example, it may be configured by a plurality of control units.

  The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 512. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The ROM 506 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

  The CPU 504 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a drive circuit 530 that drives a motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 530 is provided with a shutter 163 via an output interface. The drive circuit 530 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 504.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a sensor circuit 532, and a shutter sensor 538 is connected to the sensor circuit 532 via an input interface. The CPU 504 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 538 every interruption time.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 534 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 536 are connected to the VDP 534 via a bus. The VDP 534 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 536, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

<Description of design>
A symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

<Pattern arrangement>
In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (eight types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, the “replay” symbol for the number 1 frame on the left reel 110, the “bell” symbol for the number 0 frame on the middle reel 111, and the “bell” symbol for the number 2 frame on the right reel 112. "Watermelon" design is arranged respectively.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. Among the winning combinations in this embodiment, the big bonuses (BB1, BB2) and the regular bonus (RB) are used as a combination for shifting to the bonus game, and the replay (replay) is a replay without newly inserting a medal. Each winning combination is sometimes distinguished from a winning combination and sometimes called an “acting combination”. However, in the “winning combination” in this embodiment, a big bonus, a regular bonus, and a replay that are operating combinations are included. included. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an actuator not accompanied by a medal payout (without medal payout) is displayed on an active line, for example, a big bonus, regular Includes bonuses and replay wins.

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a big bonus (BB1, BB2), a regular bonus (RB), a small combination (cherry, watermelon, bell), and replay (replay). Needless to say, the type of winning combination is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  “Big Bonus (BB1, BB2)” (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “BB”) is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, is started by winning a prize. . Corresponding symbol combinations are “white 7-white 7-white 7” for BB1, and “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” for BB2. Further, flag carryover is performed for BB1 and BB2. That is, when BB1 and BB2 are won internally, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300), but even if BB1 and BB2 are not won in the game, a prize is won. Until then, the flag indicating the internal winning is maintained, and even after the next game, BB1 and BB2 are being internally selected, and the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 “white 7-white 7-white 7”, the symbol corresponding to BB2 The combination “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is in a state of winning a prize.

  The “regular bonus (RB)” is a special combination (operating combination) in which a regular bonus game (RB game) is started by winning. The corresponding symbol combination is “bonus-bonus-bonus”. Note that the RB carries over the flag as well as the above-mentioned BB. However, in the big bonus game (BB game) (details will be described later), the regular bonus game (RB game) is won internally and the combination of symbols is displayed on the winning line. In addition, the regular bonus game is started after the start of the big bonus game, and when the regular bonus game is finished once, the regular bonus game is automatically started so that the next regular bonus game is immediately started. It is good.

  “Short (cherry, watermelon, bell)” (hereinafter, simply referred to as “cherry”, “watermelon”, “bell”) is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. The symbol combinations are “cherry-ANY-ANY” for cherry, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” for watermelon, and “bell-bell-bell” for bell. The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “cherry-ANY-ANY”, the symbol of the left reel 110 may be “cherry”, and the symbol of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  “Replay” is a winning combination (operating combination) in which a game can be performed without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning, and no medal is paid out. The corresponding symbol combination is “replay-replay-replay” for replay.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the types of gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. The gaming state is information for identifying the type of lottery data selected in a lottery or the like. In the present embodiment, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 is roughly classified into a normal game, a BB game, an RB game, and an internal winning game of a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB). However, the internal winning game may be a division included in the normal game.

<Normal game>
The winning combinations that are internally won for normal games include a big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB), replay (replay), and small roles (cherry, watermelon, bell).

  “Big Bonus (BB)” is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, is started by winning. “Regular Bonus (RB)” is a special combination (operating combination) that starts a regular bonus game (RB game) upon winning. The “replay” (replay) is a winning combination (operating combination) in which a game can be performed without a medal being inserted in the next game by winning, and no medal is paid out. The “small role” is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. In addition, the internal winning probability of each combination is a range of random values obtained at the time of internal lottery from numerical data corresponding to the range of lottery data associated with each combination from lottery data prepared for normal games. It is calculated by the value divided by the numerical data (for example, 65535). The lottery data prepared for the normal game is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set any set value.

  In the normal game, the internal lottery result is almost lost (big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB), replay (replay) and small role won), or any stop display result A setting is made so that the stop display result of the losing that does not correspond to the symbol combination of the combination is generally derived, and the total number of medals to be acquired is less than the total number of inserted medals. Therefore, it is a gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player. However, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a specific symbol combination is displayed), it is a gaming state that may be changed to increase the probability of internal winning of replaying. In this case, Consumption of medals used for games is suppressed, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning a small role, resulting in a gaming state where the total number of medals exceeds the total number of medals inserted, which is beneficial to the player. May become a gaming state.

<BB game>
The BB game is set to be in a gaming state that is beneficial to the player. That is, the BB game is in a gaming state in which the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of medals inserted. In this embodiment, the BB game is started by winning a big bonus (BB), and an RB game (described later) can be continuously executed repeatedly, and a predetermined number (for example, during the game) The process ends when more than 465 medals are obtained. However, the BB game only needs to be able to execute the RB game a plurality of times. For example, when a combination (for example, replay-replay-replay) is set for starting the RB game, and this combination is won internally, or The RB game may be set to start when winning. Furthermore, in the BB game, when the BB general game excluding the RB game during the BB game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times), or the number of the RB games executed during the BB game is a predetermined number of times. It may be made to end when it reaches (for example, three times).

<RB game>
The RB game is set so as to be in a gaming state that is beneficial to the player. That is, the RB game is in a gaming state in which the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of medals inserted. In this embodiment, the RB game is started by winning a regular bonus (RB), and a predetermined role is set to a variation that increases the probability of internal winning (for example, “setting 1” or “normal game”). The internal winning probability 1/15 of “small role 1” is increased to an internal winning probability 1 / 1.2, which is a predetermined value), and a predetermined number (for example, 8 times) It ends when there is a prize. In the RB game, when a predetermined number of times (at least 2 times) is won (for example, 8 times), or when the number of RB games executed during the RB game reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, (8 times). Since the BB game described above can execute the RB game a plurality of times, when a single RB game is performed, the number of medals less than the total number of medals obtained in the BB game is acquired and terminated. Become.

<Big winning (BB) and regular bonus (RB) internal winning games>
The winning combination that is internally won for the internal winning game of the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB) includes a replay and a small role. The big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB) are not won internally, and are game states in which a symbol combination corresponding to the big bonus (BB) or the regular bonus (RB) can be won.

  However, the probability of the internal winning of the replay may be changed from the next game that has been internally won to the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB), for example, the probability of increasing the internal winning probability of the replay is changed. Until the symbol combination corresponding to the Big Bonus (BB) and Regular Bonus (RB) wins, the total number of medals to be acquired is almost the same as the total number of inserted medals, and is compared with the normal game. The gaming state may be beneficial to the player. It should be noted that BB game and RB game are both game states that are beneficial to the player, and may be generally referred to as bonus games or special games.

<Main control unit main processing>
The main control unit main process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input starts reset by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main controller shown in FIG. 5 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are made in step 1001. In this initial setting, setting of a stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt prohibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, operation permission to the WDT 314, and initial setting Set the value. In step 1003, medal insertion / start operation acceptance processing is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of the medal. Note that when a re-win is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals. Also, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If there is an operation of the start lever 135, the process proceeds to step 1004.

  In step 1005, the number of inserted medals is determined, and an effective winning line is determined. In step 1007, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is acquired. In step 1009, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the random value acquired in step 1007. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is turned ON. In step 1011, reel stop data is selected based on the internal lottery result.

  In step 1013, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started. In step 1015, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel stop control in which one of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button is selected in step 1011. Stop based on data. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to Step 1017. In step 1017, a winning determination is performed. Here, when a picture combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the player has won the bell. In step 1019, if any winning combination with payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines. In step 1021, game state control processing is performed. In the game state control process, a process related to transition of each game state of normal game, BB game, RB game, and internal winning game is performed, and the game state is shifted when those start conditions and end conditions are satisfied. Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step 1003 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds.

<Main timer 300 timer interrupt processing>
The main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step 2001, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step 2003, the WDT 314 is periodically updated (so that the processing value is not detected) so that the WDT 314 count value exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs. In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step 2005, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area.

  In step 2007, various game processes are performed. Specifically, an interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on signals from various sensors 318), and processing according to this status is performed (for example, the interrupt status of each acquired stop button 137 to 139). Based on the stop button reception process).

  In step 2009, timer update processing is performed. Various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step 2011, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, start lever reception command, production command accompanying production lottery processing, rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, and operation of stop buttons 137 to 139. Bits 0 to 10 are command data (a stop button reception command accompanying the stop processing of the reels 110 to 112, a payout number command accompanying the medal payout processing, a payout end command, a command indicating a gaming state, etc.). Predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step 2013, external output signal setting processing is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to an information input circuit 652 separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step 2009, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step 2005 are read, and the presence or absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 338, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set.

  In step 2017, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. Then, if the low voltage signal is on (when power supply shutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step 2021, and if the low voltage signal is off (power supply shutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step 2019.

  In step 2019, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step 2001 is set in each original register. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step 2021, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
The process of the 1st sub control part 400 is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 16A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 16B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 16C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step 3001 in FIG. 16A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step 3001. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step 3003, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step 3005.

  In step 3005, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step 3007, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command is received from the main control unit 300.

  In step 3009, effect control processing is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step 3007, processing corresponding to this command is performed. This process includes, for example, performing a process such as reading effect data from the ROM 406 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step 3011, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step C09. For example, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step 3009, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step 3013, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result of step 3009. For example, if there is a command to various lamps 420 in the effect data read out in step 3009, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step 3015, an information output process is performed for setting to transmit a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result of step 3009. For example, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step 3009, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step 3003.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step 4001 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step 5001, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step 3003 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 16A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step 3003, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step 5003, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step 3015, update processing of the effect random number value, and the like are performed.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
The process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 17B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 17C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 17D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step 6001 in FIG. 17A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step 6001. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step 6003, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step 6005.

  In step 6005, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step 6007, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command is received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step 6009, effect control processing is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step 6007, processing corresponding to this command is performed. This process includes, for example, performing a process such as reading effect data from the ROM 506 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step 6011, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step 6009. For example, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step 6009, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step 6013, image control processing is performed based on the processing result of step 6009. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step 6009, image control corresponding to this command is performed (details will be described later), and the processing returns to step 6003.

  Next, a command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step 7001 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step 8001, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step 6003 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 8A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step 6003, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step 8003, an effect random number update process is performed.

  Next, the image control process in step 6013 in the main process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step 9001, an image data transfer instruction is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 536. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step 9003, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 534. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step 9005. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step 9005, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step 9001, the CPU 504 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step 9007, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

  In step 9009, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step 9011. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input. In step 9011, a scene display counter which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

  18A, 18B and 18C are side sectional views showing a schematic configuration of the slot machine 100 according to the first embodiment, and are side sectional views showing a modification of the example of FIG. is there.

  A reel unit disposed on a liquid crystal unit 157, a substrate case 210, and a center board 278, in a storage area closed by a main body 101 that is a casing (container) of the slot machine 100 and a front door 102 that is a door. 185, the power supply unit 252 and the like are accommodated.

  The duct 709 includes, for example, a sound path member 701, a rubber member 703, a sound path member 702, and a rubber member 707.

  The speaker 277 includes a vibration unit 277b and a magnetic circuit unit 277c.

  In the example of FIG. 18A, the main body 101 is integrally formed with the partition wall 704, and the speaker 277 is attached to the partition wall 704 so that at least a part of the magnetic circuit portion 277 c of the speaker 277 is exposed from the main body 101. ing. In this example, the speaker 277 is attached in such a direction that the magnetic circuit part 277c is inserted into the partition wall 704 from the duct 709 side.

  In the example of FIG. 18B, the main body 101 and the partition wall 1704 are integrally formed without a recess, and the speaker 277 is attached to the partition wall 1704 so that at least the magnetic circuit portion 277c of the speaker 277 is exposed from the main body 101. Yes.

  In the example of FIG. 18C, the main body 101 and the partition wall 1704 are integrally formed without a recess, and the speaker 277 has a partition wall 1704 so that at least a part of the magnetic circuit portion 277 c of the speaker 277 is exposed from the main body 101. Is attached. In this example, the speaker 277 is attached in such a direction that the magnetic circuit portion 277 c is inserted into the partition wall 1704 from the duct 709 side.

  18B and 18C, in order to protect the magnetic circuit portion 277c of the speaker 277 protruding from the back surface of the main body 101, a cover body that has a vent hole and covers the magnetic circuit portion 277c (see FIG. 18B and FIG. 18C). (Not shown) may be provided.

  Note that the configuration of the upper speaker 272 may be the same as the configuration of the speaker 277.

(Second embodiment)
The case where the gaming machine according to the present invention is a slot machine has been described as an example, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this.

  The game stand according to the present invention is shown in FIG. 19, “a launching device 11110 that launches a ball into a predetermined game area 11124, a winning opening 11226 configured to be able to enter a ball launched from the launching device 11110, A sensor 11320 that detects a sphere that has entered the mouth, a payout device 11152 that pays out a sphere when the sensor 11320 detects a sphere, and a decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal unit) that variably displays a predetermined symbol (identification information) In the pachinko machine 11100 ", which is provided with 11208, and the decorative symbol display device 11208 displays a stop after the symbols are changed and notifies the game state transition when the game ball enters the winning opening and wins. It is also suitable for the speaker 11120a provided below and the 11120a provided above.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 11100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 11100 can be broadly classified into a main control unit 11300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 11300. In response to the first sub-control unit 11400 that performs control, the second sub-control unit 11500 that controls various devices based on the command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 11400, and the command transmitted from the main control unit 11300 The payout control unit 11600 mainly controls the game ball payout, the launch control unit 11630 that controls the launch of the game ball, and the power management unit 11660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 11100. Yes.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 11300 of the pachinko machine 11100 will be described.

  The main controller 11300 includes a basic circuit 11302 that controls the entire main controller 11300. The basic circuit 11302 includes a CPU 11304, a ROM 11306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 11308 for storing data, I / O 11310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 11312 for measuring time and frequency, and WDT 11314 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing are mounted. . Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 11306 and the RAM 11308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 11400 described later. The CPU 11304 of the basic circuit 11302 operates by inputting a clock signal having a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 11316b as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 11302 includes a counter circuit 11318 that is used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in a range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 11316a is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor for detecting a game ball passing through each starting port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame opening sensor. And a sensor circuit 11322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 11320 including a full-bottom sensor and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result or a reference voltage to the counter circuit 11318 and the basic circuit 11302, and a predetermined symbol display device For example, the drive circuit for performing display control of the first special figure display device 11212 and the second special figure display device 11214 11324, a drive circuit 11326 for performing display control of a predetermined symbol display device, for example, the general symbol display device 11210, various status display units 11328 (for example, a general symbol reservation lamp (not shown), a first special figure reservation lamp) (Not shown), a second special figure holding lamp (not shown), a high-accuracy medium lamp (not shown), etc., and a drive circuit 11330 and a predetermined movable member, for example, a second special figure start port A drive circuit 11334 for controlling various solenoids 11332 for opening and closing a blade member (not shown) of a (not shown) and a door member (not shown) of a variable prize opening (not shown) is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 11320 detects that a ball has won a first special figure starting port (not shown), the sensor circuit 11322 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 11318. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 11318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port (not shown), and the latched value corresponds to the first special figure starting port (not shown). Stored in a built-in counter value storage register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 11318 receives a signal indicating that a ball has won a second special figure starting port (not shown), the counter circuit 11318 also has a counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port (not shown). The value at the timing is latched, and the latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port (not shown).

  Further, an information output circuit 11336 is connected to the basic circuit 11302, and the main control unit 11300 pachinkos to an information input circuit 11350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 11336. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 11100 is output.

  Further, the main control unit 11300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 11338 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 11660 to the main control unit 11300. The voltage monitoring circuit 11338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 11302.

  The main control unit 11300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 11340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on, and the CPU 11304 receives the start signal output circuit 11340 from the start signal output circuit 11340. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  Further, the main control unit 11300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 11400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 11600. With this configuration, the first control unit 11300 has a first interface. Communication with the sub-control unit 11400 and the payout control unit 11600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 11300, the first sub-control unit 11400, and the payout control unit 11600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 11300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 11400 and the payout control unit 11600. The first sub control unit 11400 and the payout control unit 11600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 11300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 11400 of the pachinko machine 11100 will be described.

  The first sub-control unit 11400 includes a basic circuit 11402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 11400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 11300. The basic circuit 11402 includes a CPU 11404 and a CPU 11404. ROM 11406 for storing control programs and various effects data, RAM 11408 for temporarily storing data, I / O 11410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and for measuring time and frequency The counter timer 11412 is mounted. The CPU 11404 of the basic circuit 11402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 11414 as a system clock. Note that the ROM 11406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  Further, the basic circuit 11402 includes a sound source IC 11416 for controlling the speaker 11120 (and an amplifier) including the speakers 11120a and 11120b, a drive circuit 11420 for controlling various lamps 11418, and an effect movable body 11224. A drive circuit 11422 for performing drive control, an effect movable body sensor 11424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 11224, a chance button detection sensor 11426 that detects pressing of a chance button (not shown), and a predetermined detection sensor For example, a sensor circuit 11428 that outputs detection signals from the production movable body sensor 11424 and the chance button detection sensor 11426 to the basic circuit 11402, a decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 11208, and a first control unit for controlling the shielding device 11246. A sub-control unit 11500 is connected to.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply management unit>
Next, the payout control unit 11600, the launch control unit 11630, and the power management unit 11660 of the pachinko machine 11100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 11600 controls the payout motor 11602 of the payout device 11152 mainly based on a signal such as a command transmitted from the main control unit 11300, and a prize ball or a rental ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 11604 Is detected, and communication with a card unit 11608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 11100 is performed via the interface unit 11606.

  The launch control unit 11630 is a predetermined signal output from the payout control unit 11600, for example, a control signal instructing permission or stop of launch, or a ball launch by a player that is output from a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 11134. Based on a control signal for instructing the firing intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the handle 11134, control of the firing rod 11146 and the firing motor 11632 that drives the firing rod 11148, or ball feeding for supplying a ball from the upper plate 11126 to the launching device 11110 The device 11634 is controlled.

  The power management unit 11660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 11100 into a direct current, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 11300 and the first sub control unit 11400, the payout device 11152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power management unit 11660 is a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 11308 of the main control unit 11300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the power supply from the outside is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power management unit 11660 to the payout control unit 11600 and the second sub control unit 11500, and the main control unit 11300, the second sub control unit 11500, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 11600. Although the predetermined voltage is supplied to 11630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

  FIG. 21 is a side sectional view showing a schematic configuration of a pachinko machine 11100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  The pachinko machine 11100 includes, for example, an outer frame 11102, a main body (inner frame) 11104, a front frame door 11106, a door 11108 with a ball storage tray, and a game board 11200.

  The outer frame 11102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop.

  The main body 11104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 11102 and is a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11102.

  The front frame door 11106 has a lock function and is attached to the front surface of the main body 11104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 11100 so as to be openable and closable. It is a door member. The front frame door 11106 is provided with a lamp substrate 11800 that controls lighting of a frame lamp (not shown).

  A game area 11124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 11106 and the front surface of the game board 11200.

  The door 11108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower surface of the main body 11104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 11100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The door 11108 with a ball storage tray is stored in an upper plate (not shown) or an upper plate (not shown) in which a plurality of game balls can be stored and a passage for guiding the game ball to the launching device 11110 is provided. A ball rental board for controlling a ball rental operation button (not shown) for instructing ball rental to a lower plate (not shown) for storing game balls that cannot be played and a card unit (CR unit) installed in a game store. 11901 and a return board 11902 for controlling a return operation button (not shown) for instructing the card unit to return the player's balance.

  The game board 11200 has a game area 11124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 11104 using a predetermined fixing member. The game board 11200 includes various sensors 11320 such as a ball detection sensor and an anti-fraud sensor (an illegal radio wave detection sensor and an illegal vibration detection sensor).

  The main body 11104 includes a liquid crystal unit 11208 and a substrate case 11210 that accommodates a substrate of a control unit of the pachinko machine 11100, and further includes a speaker 11120a at a lower portion of the main body 11104. The speaker 11120a includes a vibration unit 11120d on the player side and a magnetic circuit unit 11120e on the opposite side. Sound from the speaker 11120a is emitted to the player through the duct 11709.

  The main body 11104 is integrally formed with the partition wall 11704, and the speaker 11120a is attached to the partition wall 11704 so that at least the magnetic circuit portion 11120e of the speaker 11120a is exposed from the main body 101.

  FIGS. 22A, 22B, 22C, and 22D are side sectional views showing a schematic configuration of the pachinko machine 11100 according to the second embodiment, and show a modification of the example of FIG. It is a sectional side view.

  In FIG. 22, the configuration of the accommodation device and the like of the pachinko machine 11100 is the same as that in FIG. 21, but for simplicity, the liquid crystal unit 11208, the lamp substrate 11800, various sensors 11320, the ball rental substrate 11901, and the return substrate 11902. Illustration is omitted.

  In the example of FIG. 22A, the main body 11104 is configured integrally with the partition wall 12704, forms a recess in which the speaker 11120a is disposed, and at least a part of the magnetic circuit portion 11120e of the speaker 11120a is exposed from the main body 11104. The speaker 11120a is attached to the partition wall 12704. In this example, the speaker 11120a is attached in such a direction that the magnetic circuit portion 11120e is inserted into the partition wall 12704 from the duct 11709 side.

  The partition wall 12704 also serves as a baffle plate and is attached so that the vibration portion 11120d of the speaker 11120a is closer to the player than the baffle plate.

  In the example of FIG. 22B, the main body 11104 and the partition wall 13704 are integrally formed without a recess, and the speaker 11120a is attached to the partition wall 13704 so that at least the magnetic circuit portion 11120e of the speaker 11120a is exposed from the main body 11104. Yes.

  In the example of FIG. 22C, the main body 11104 and the partition wall 14704 are integrally formed without a recess, and the speaker 11120a is separated from the main body 11104 so that at least a part of the magnetic circuit portion 11120e of the speaker 11120a is exposed from the main body 11104. Is attached. In this example, the speaker 11120a is attached in such a direction that the magnetic circuit portion 11120e is inserted into the partition wall 14704 from the duct 11709 side.

  The partition wall 14704 also serves as a baffle plate, and is attached so that the vibration portion 11120d of the speaker 11120a is closer to the player than the baffle plate.

  In the example of FIG. 22D, the main body 11104 is integrally formed with the partition wall 15704, forms a recess in which the speaker 11120a is disposed, and at least a part of the magnetic circuit portion 11120e of the speaker 11120a is exposed from the main body 11104. The speaker 11120a is attached to the door 11108 with a ball storage tray.

The partition wall 15704 also serves as a baffle plate, and is attached so that the vibration portion 11120d of the speaker 11120a is closer to the player side than the baffle plate. Note that in the example of FIGS. 22B and 22C, the main body 11104 is attached. In order to protect the magnetic circuit portion 11120e of the speaker 11120a protruding on the back surface of the speaker, a cover body (not shown) that has a vent hole and covers the magnetic circuit portion 11120e may be provided.

  Note that the configuration of the speaker 11120b may be the same as the configuration of the speaker 11120a.

<Application to enclosed game machines>
The gaming machine according to the present invention is also applicable to an enclosed game machine that circulates and uses game balls enclosed in a gaming machine.

<Appendix>
The present invention
1.
A container (e.g., main body 101, main body 11104) having a storage area for storing predetermined equipment provided in association with a game;
A door body (for example, a front door 102, a front frame door 11106, a ball storage door 11108) that is attached to the front side of the storage area so as to be openable and closable, and covers the front side of the storage area;
A speaker (for example, a speaker 272, a speaker 277, a speaker 11120a) attached to the container or the door body and having a magnetic circuit unit;
A game machine (e.g., slot machine 100, pachinko machine 11100) comprising:
The container includes a partition wall (for example, a partition wall) that separates the storage region from an arrangement region in which the magnetic circuit unit (for example, the magnetic circuit unit 277c and the magnetic circuit unit 11120e) is disposed in a state where the door body is closed. 704, partition wall 11704),
The speaker is
A game stand, which is attached to the housing body or the door body so that the magnetic circuit section is exposed from the housing body in a state where the magnetic circuit section is disposed in the placement area; So
It is possible to provide a game machine that can eliminate the heat-up and can eliminate the adverse effects of the heat-up on various parts, devices, and the like.

  That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to eliminate the concern of adverse effects (malfunctions, performance degradation, etc.) on the substrate, motor, detection sensor and other devices due to the heat accumulation by eliminating the heat accumulation in the storage body. it can.

The present invention also provides
2.
1. In the game table described in
Since the partition also serves as the baffle plate of the speaker,
Countermeasures against heat accumulation, prevention of sound interference, and safety during maintenance work in the container can all be realized with a simple configuration.

The present invention also provides
3.
1. Or 2. In the game table described in
Since at least a part of the magnetic circuit unit is accommodated in the arrangement region separated by the partition wall,
Damage to the speaker can be prevented.

The present invention also provides
4).
1. Or 2. In the game table described in
Since the entire magnetic circuit unit is accommodated in the arrangement region separated by the partition wall,
Further damage to the speaker can be prevented.

The present invention also provides
5.
1. To 4. In the game stand of any one of these,
The predetermined device includes a control board on which electronic components are mounted,
Since the speaker is attached below the control board,
Even in the case where maintenance is ensured by placing the electronic component on the top so that it is easy to see and fraudulently check, the concern that the heat of the speaker adversely affects the electronic component above can be solved.

  The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the individual embodiments described above, and any combination of elements of the individual embodiments is included in the present invention, and various modifications that can be conceived by those skilled in the art are also included. Thus, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-described contents. That is, various additions, modifications, and partial deletions can be made without departing from the concept and spirit of the present invention derived from the contents defined in the claims and equivalents thereof.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine represented by a slot machine or the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Slot machine 101 Main body 102 Front door 110 Left reel 111 Middle reel 112 Right reel 113 Symbol display window 114 Winning line 120 Winning line display lamp 121 Start lamp 123 Notification lamp 124 Medal insertion lamp 125 Payout number display 126 Game number display 127 Reservation number indicator 128 Reel panel lamp 130 Medal insertion button 132 Settlement button 133 Medal return button 134 Medal insertion slot 135 Start lever 137 to 139 Stop button 140 Door key hole 150 Upper lamp 151 Side lamp 152 Central lamp 153 Waist lamp 154 Lower lamp 155 Medal payout opening 156 Medal tray 160 Sound hole 162 Title panel 163 Door 170 Medal selector 190 Production device 270 Decorative panel 272 Upper speaker 274 Production control board storage case 277 Speaker

Claims (5)

A container having a storage area for storing a predetermined device provided in association with a game;
A door that is attached to the front side of the storage area so as to be opened and closed, and closes the front side of the storage area;
A speaker attached to the housing body or the door body and having a magnetic circuit portion;
A game machine comprising:
The container has a partition wall that separates the storage area and an arrangement area in which the magnetic circuit unit is arranged in a state where the door is closed,
The speaker is
A game table, wherein the game circuit board is attached to the housing body or the door body so that the magnetic circuit section is exposed from the housing body in a state where the magnetic circuit section is disposed in the placement region. In the game stand of Claim 1,
The game stand, wherein the partition wall also serves as a baffle plate of the speaker. In the game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
A game table, wherein at least a part of the magnetic circuit unit is accommodated in an arrangement region separated by the partition. In the game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
A game table, wherein the entire magnetic circuit unit is accommodated in an arrangement region separated by the partition. In the game stand of any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4,
The predetermined device includes a control board on which electronic components are mounted,
The gaming table is characterized in that the speaker is attached below the control board.

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