JP2014100532A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing an action to fraudulently perform winning by shifting to a special game state and a shift to a special game state by connecting a signal output device for outputting a fraudulent signal to a main control device.SOLUTION: A slot machine includes a main control board 131a mounting a CPU 151. The main control board 131a receives the input of various kinds of signals from a start operation device 181 and stop operation devices 191-193 and performs the rotation start and stop control of respective reels on the basis of the input signals. In this case, signals from the start operation device 181 and the stop operation devices 191-193 are repeated by a repeating board 165. The repeated signals are output to the main control board 131a via a harness H for connecting the repeating board 165 to the main control board 131a. In such a configuration, a power source line ELN3 is arranged in the harness H, to thereby supply a power source to a RAM 153 of the main control board 131a through the power source line ELN3.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  A slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, is provided with a main control device that performs lottery drawing of the roles and rotational drive control of each reel in the reel device (design display device). More specifically, the main control device is connected with a inserted medal detection sensor for detecting a inserted medal, a start lever as a start operation means, and a stop switch as a stop operation means. Then, it determines the insertion of medals from the medal detection signal from the inserted medal detection sensor, and starts rotation of each reel by inputting a start detection signal from the start lever in a state where it is determined that a predetermined number of medals have been inserted. Let At this time, the main control device also performs a lottery of the winning combination. Further, the rotation of each reel is stopped by inputting a stop detection signal from the stop switch. When the stop symbol after the stop is a winning symbol or a combination of winning symbols corresponding to the winning combination, a privilege such as a medal payout is given to the player.

  In the slot machine, the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state such as a big bonus game that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state as one of the benefits. The transition to the special game state is performed when a combination of transition trigger symbols is established as the stop symbol in a state where the information of the transition winning combination is stored in the RAM as the information storage means provided in the main control device. . In this case, when the information on the winning combination for the transition to the big bonus game or the like is stored in the RAM, the stored information on the winning combination for the transition is basically retained until the combination of the transition trigger symbols is established (for example, , See Patent Document 1).

  Further, game state information indicating that the game state is the special game state is also stored in the RAM, and the main control device controls the game based on the stored game state information. The gaming state information is stored and held in the RAM until the special gaming state is completed.

  In the above configuration, for example, an operation of connecting a signal output device to the main control device and outputting the above-described medal detection signal, start detection signal, and stop detection signal from the signal output device is assumed. That is, the signal lines from the inserted medal detection sensor, the start lever, and the stop switch are disconnected from the main control device, and instead, the signal lines from the signal output device are connected to the main control device. Then, each signal is output from the signal output device to the main control device. In this case, the game can be repeatedly performed without actually inserting medals or operating the start lever or the like. Then, such an action is performed when the game hall is closed, and the state of winning the special game state at the time of opening the store or the special game state by storing the information on the winning combination and the game state information in the RAM. There is a risk that the game will be played from the state of transition to.

  The above problem is not limited to the slot machine, but also applies to other gaming machines that variably display a plurality of symbols and then stop the variable display of symbols based on the player's operation.

JP 2004-187812 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, connecting a signal output device that outputs an unauthorized signal to the main control device, and illegally shifting to a special gaming state or shifting to a special gaming state. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can suppress actions to be performed.

The present invention provides a pattern display device that variably displays a pattern;
An accepting means for accepting game media;
Starting operation means operated to start variable display of the pattern;
Stop operation means operated to stop variable display of the pattern;
A control board device for controlling the variable display of the pattern;
A power supply device for supplying power to the control board device,
The control board device includes:
Input means for inputting each detection signal including a medium detection signal from the receiving means, a start detection signal from the start operation means, and a stop detection signal from the stop operation means;
Lottery means for performing a lottery of a role based on the input of the medium detection signal and the input of the start detection signal;
Information storage means for storing game information including the lottery result, and holding the stored information while power is supplied;
Variable display control means for starting the variable display of the picture based on the input of the medium detection signal and the input of the start detection signal and stopping the variable display of the picture based on the input of the stop detection signal When,
When the game information is information on winning a specific role, and the stop pattern after the stop is a specific pattern, the state transition means for shifting the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
When the information storing means stores the information on the specific combination winning, the information on the specific combination winning is deleted by the stop pattern after the stop being the specific pattern, and the gaming state is the special gaming state, In a gaming machine configured to store and hold gaming state information,
In performing the start and stop control by the variable display control means, at least one of the detection signals input by the input means is relayed to the input means and the power supply is relayed to the information storage means It has a relay part,
Configure the output side signal line and the output side power line from the relay unit as a connection unit by connecting the connector on the relay unit side and the connector on the control board device side,
It has a suppression structure which suppresses the removal from the said relay part of the input side signal wire | line connected to the said relay part, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the present invention, a signal output device that outputs an illegal signal to the main control device is connected, and the act of illegally making a transition to the special gaming state or making a transition to the special gaming state can be suppressed. It is possible to provide a game machine that can be used.

The front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The perspective view of a slot machine. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which opened the front door. The rear view of a front door. The front view of a housing | casing. The assembly perspective view of a left reel. FIG. 3 is a development view of a belt-like belt constituting each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a winning mode and a medal payout number. The block circuit diagram of a slot machine. The block circuit diagram of a slot machine. (A) is a rear view showing an enlargement of the periphery of the relay board on the back of the front door, and (b) is a rear view showing a state where the relay board is removed from the state of (a). AA line sectional view of Drawing 11 (a). BB sectional drawing of Fig.11 (a). The flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of a power failure. The flowchart which shows a main process. The flowchart which shows a winning probability setting process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of a lottery table. The figure which shows an example of a slip table. The flowchart which shows a slip table setting process. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. The flowchart which shows a sliding table 1st change process. The flowchart which shows a sliding table 2nd change process. The flowchart which shows medal payout processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus game process. The block circuit diagram in 2nd Embodiment. The cross-sectional view for demonstrating the structure of the stop operation apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. The block circuit diagram in 3rd Embodiment. The cross-sectional view for demonstrating the structure of the operation part periphery in 4th Embodiment. The block diagram of the connector member in 4th Embodiment. The perspective view which shows the structure of the relay board | substrate unit in 5th Embodiment. The front view which shows the structure of a relay board | substrate unit. The perspective view of the relay substrate unit for demonstrating the suppression structure. (A) is a longitudinal sectional view of the relay board unit showing a state where the connector cover, the restraining band and the signal line are removed, (b) is a sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 35, and (c) is a sectional view taken along the line B- in FIG. B line sectional drawing. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the fixing operation | work and removal operation | work of a connector cover. (A) is the perspective view which looked at the starting operation apparatus in 6th Embodiment from the front side, (b) is the perspective view which looked at the starting operation apparatus from the back side. The perspective view of the starting operation apparatus for demonstrating the suppression structure. (A) is a longitudinal sectional view of the starting operation device showing a state where the connector cover, the restraining band and the signal line are removed, (b) is a longitudinal sectional view of the starting operation device showing a state where the restraining band is removed, (c) ) Is a longitudinal sectional view of the starting operation device. The cross-sectional view for explaining the configuration around the operation unit in another slot machine. The block circuit diagram of another slot machine. The block circuit diagram of another slot machine. The block diagram of another connector member.

  First, the invention that can be extracted from the present embodiment will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary.

Means 1. A pattern display device (reel unit 41) for variably displaying the pattern;
Receiving means for receiving game media (medal slot 75, selector 84);
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start variable display of the pattern;
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern;
A control board device (main control device 131) for controlling the variable display of the pattern;
A power supply device (power supply device 161) for supplying power to the control board device,
The control board device includes:
Input means (such as connector CN12) for inputting each detection signal including a medium detection signal from the receiving means, a start detection signal from the start operation means, and a stop detection signal from the stop operation means;
Lottery means (lottery process of the main control device 131) for performing the lottery of the combination based on the input of the medium detection signal and the input of the start detection signal;
Information storage means (RAM 153) for storing game information including the lottery result and holding the stored information while power is supplied;
Variable display control means for starting the variable display of the picture based on the input of the medium detection signal and the input of the start detection signal and stopping the variable display of the picture based on the input of the stop detection signal (Reel control processing of the main controller 131);
State transition means (bonus of the main control device 131) for transitioning the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the gaming information is information on winning the specific role and the stopped pattern after the stop is the specific pattern. Game processing),
When the information storing means stores the information on the specific combination winning, the information on the specific combination winning is deleted by the stop pattern after the stop being the specific pattern, and the gaming state is the special gaming state, In a gaming machine configured to store and hold gaming state information,
In performing the start and stop control by the variable display control means, at least one of the detection signals input by the input means is relayed to the input means and the power supply is relayed to the information storage means It has a relay part (relay board 165, stop operation board 206),
By connecting the output side signal line and the output side power supply line (power supply line ELN3, power supply line ELN5) from the relay unit to the connector on the relay unit side (connector CN9) and the connector on the control board device side (connector CN10). Configure as a connection unit (harness H, harness H2),
A gaming machine having a suppression structure that suppresses removal of input-side signal lines (signal lines LN2, LN4, signal lines LN5 to LN7) connected to the relay unit from the relay unit.

  In the gaming machine of means 1, a predetermined number of game media are received by the accepting means, and the starting operation means is operated, so that the lottery is performed, and the variable display of the picture on the picture display device is performed. Be started. In this case, the lottery result of the combination is stored in the information storage means. Further, the variable display of the picture is stopped by operating the stop operation means. Then, when the specific symbol winning information is stored in the information storage means, the specific state (which may be a combination of specific patterns instead of the specific pattern) stops, so that the gaming state becomes the special gaming state. Migrate to

  In this case, a relay unit is provided, and at least one of the detection signals input by the input unit is relayed, and the power source for the information storage unit is relayed. The output signal line and the output power line from the relay unit are configured as a connection unit. Accordingly, when the connection unit is removed in order to output an illegal signal from the signal output device to the control board device, power is not supplied to the information storage means. In particular, the configuration of this means has a suppression structure, and the removal of the input side signal line from the relay portion is suppressed. That is, even if an input signal line is disconnected and a signal output device is connected instead, it cannot be easily performed.

  With the above configuration, even when the signal output device is connected and the information storage means stores the information on the specific role winning and the game state information, when the signal output device is removed and replaced with the regular signal line, the information storage means The supply of the power is stopped, and the stored information on the specific winning combination and the game state information are erased. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the act of connecting the signal output device and illegally making a transition to the special game state or making a transition to the special game state. In particular, according to this configuration, since the power supply line for supplying power to the information storage means is removed when the signal output device is connected, even if a signal output device capable of supplying power is used, it is based on it. The cheating can be suppressed.

  In addition, the structure which makes the detection signal relayed in a relay part at least one among a medium detection signal, a starting detection signal, and a stop detection signal can be considered. However, when the fraudulent action is performed by outputting a fraud signal corresponding to a detection signal other than the detection signals from the signal output device, the relay unit may relay the detection signal.

Mean 2. In means 1, the relay section is a relay board,
As the restraining structure, the board surface (the front side plate surface 165a, the front side plate surface 206a) to which the input side signal line is connected in the relay board is used as the front side body (front door 12) of the gaming machine constituting the front part of the gaming machine. A gaming machine characterized by facing a back side wall surface or an inner wall surface of a gaming machine body (housing 11) to which the gaming machine front body is attached.

  According to the means 2, since the plate surface to which the input side signal line in the relay board is connected is opposed to the back side wall surface of the gaming machine front body or the inner wall surface of the gaming machine main body, the input side signal line from the relay board. Removal is suppressed. Therefore, even if an input side signal line is removed and a signal output device is connected instead, it cannot be easily performed. When the connection unit is removed, power is not supplied to the information storage means as described above.

  Means 3. A gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the relay board is detachably attached to the front body of the gaming machine or the gaming machine main body.

  According to the means 3, in the configuration in which the input-side signal line cannot be easily removed at the time of fraud using the signal output device, the relay board is removed from the gaming machine front body or the gaming machine main body during maintenance or the like. By removing, the input side signal line can be easily removed.

  Note that “removably attach” refers to a configuration in which a relay board is fixed to the front body of the gaming machine or the main body of the gaming machine using a fastener (connector) such as a screw, or the front body of the gaming machine or the main body of the gaming machine. It is conceivable to provide a stopping means and fix the relay substrate by being locked by the locking means.

  Means 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the input side signal line is connected to the relay board by a detachable input side signal line connector (connectors CN2, CN6, connectors CN18 to CN20).

  According to the means 4, in the configuration in which the input-side signal line cannot be easily removed at the time of fraud using the signal output device, the relay board is removed from the gaming machine front body or the gaming machine main body during maintenance. The input side signal line can be easily removed by removing the input side signal line connector from the relay board.

  Means 5. In any one of the means 2 to 4, the connector on the relay board side of the connection unit is connected to the board surface of the relay board opposite to the board face to which the input signal line is connected (the back board face 165b, the back board). A gaming machine characterized by being connected to a surface 206b).

  According to the means 5, in the configuration in which the input-side signal line cannot be easily removed at the time of fraud using the signal output device, the connection unit is easily detached from the relay board at the time of maintenance or the like. be able to.

  Means 6. In any one of the means 2 to 5, the relay board is disposed such that a plate surface to which the input side signal line is connected is opposed to a connection portion on the signal output source side of the input side signal line. A gaming machine.

  According to the means 6, even if an attempt is made to attach a signal output device instead of detaching the input signal line from the signal output source side, it cannot be performed easily. Further, since the configuration of the means 2 is provided, it is not easy to remove the input side signal line from the relay board. When the connection unit is removed from the relay board as described above, power is not supplied to the information storage means.

  Mean 7 A gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to 6, wherein the connection portion of the input side signal line on the relay board is covered with a rear side wall surface of the front side body of the gaming machine or an inner wall surface of the gaming machine body.

  According to the means 7, even if the gaming machine front body is opened from the gaming machine main body, the connection portion of the input side signal line on the relay board is not exposed. Therefore, it becomes difficult to remove the input-side signal line at the time of fraud using the signal output device. When the connection unit is removed from the relay board as described above, power is not supplied to the information storage means.

Means 8. In any one of the means 2 to 5, the game machine front body is protruded forward of the game machine from a window part (display window 31) that allows the variable display of the picture in the picture display device to be visually recognized. An operation portion 70), and the operation portion is provided with the receiving means, the start operation means, and the stop operation means,
On the back side of the operation unit, a recess is provided so as to be recessed when viewed from the back side of the front body of the gaming machine, and houses at least one of the receiving means, the start operation means, or the stop operation means. A storage space 200),
The relay board relays a detection signal from a receiving object stored in the receiving recess of the receiving means, the start operation means, or the stop operation means to the input means,
Furthermore, the back side open part (back side open part 201) of the accommodation recess is closed at a position facing the accommodation object, and the plate surface to which the input signal line is connected faces the accommodation recess side. A game machine having the relay board attached thereto.

  According to the means 8, the receiving means, the start operating means, and the stop operating means are arranged in the operating portion provided to protrude forward of the gaming machine, so that the player can perform operations in playing the game. It becomes easy to do. In this case, an accommodation recess is formed on the back side of the operation portion, and at least one of receiving means, start operation means, and stop operation means is accommodated in the accommodation recess. The relay board relays the detection signal from the accommodation target.

  In such a configuration, the relay board is attached so as to close the open portion on the back side of the housing recess at a position facing the housing object. Thereby, the connection location on the accommodation target side of the input side signal line is hidden by the relay board. In addition, since the plate surface to which the input side signal line on the relay board is connected faces the housing recess side, the connection part of the input side signal line on the relay board is exposed even if the gaming machine front body is opened with respect to the gaming machine body. Never do.

  As described above, it is difficult to remove the input-side signal line at the time of fraud using the signal output device. When the connection unit is removed to attach the signal output device, power is not supplied to the information storage means. Therefore, it is possible to reliably suppress the act of connecting the signal output device to the control board device and illegally making a transition to the special gaming state or shifting to the special gaming state. Moreover, in this structure, the said effect can be acquired, utilizing the structure of an operation part effectively.

Means 9. In any one of the means 1 to 8, the relay unit relays two or more detection signals of the medium detection signal, the start detection signal, or the stop detection signal,
The connection unit includes output signal lines of all detection signals relayed by the relay unit,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the suppression structure suppresses all removal of the input-side signal lines corresponding to the output-side signal lines in the relay unit.

  According to the means 9, the connection unit is provided with output side signal lines corresponding to two or more detection signals of the medium detection signal, the start detection signal, and the stop detection signal, and each output in the relay unit. All removal of the input side signal lines corresponding to the side signal lines is suppressed. In such a configuration, it is difficult to connect each signal output device by disconnecting each input side signal line. When the connection unit is removed to attach the signal output device, power is not supplied to the information storage means.

Means 10. In any one of the means 1 to 9, when the power supplied from the external power supply is cut off, the interruption power is supplied to the information storage means so that the game information stored in the information storage means is retained. Power supply means for shutdown (backup capacitor 161c, backup capacitor 209) is provided,
A gaming machine characterized in that the power supply of the power supply means for shutoff is supplied through the output-side power supply line.

  According to the means 10, by providing the power supply means for shut-off, even if the power supplied from the external power supply is shut off, the game information stored in the information storage means before that is retained. In this case, when the connection unit is removed, the supply of power for interruption to the information storage means is stopped, and the game information stored in the information storage means is erased. Therefore, even if a signal output device capable of supplying power is connected in a state where the power of the gaming machine is cut off, and the information storage means stores information on winning the specific role and game state information, the signal output device When it is removed and replaced with a regular signal line, the supply of power to the information storage means is stopped, and the stored specific combination winning information and game state information are erased. Therefore, this act can be suppressed.

Means 11. A pattern display device (reel unit 41) for variably displaying the pattern;
Receiving means for receiving game media (medal slot 75, selector 84);
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start variable display of the pattern;
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern;
The medium detection signal from the receiving means, the start detection signal from the start operation means, and the stop detection signal from the stop operation means are input, and based on the input of the medium detection signal and the input of the start detection signal, A control board device (main control device 131) that starts variable display of a pattern and stops variable display of the pattern based on the input of the stop detection signal;
A power supply device (power supply device 161) that supplies power necessary for performing start and stop control of the pattern display device to the control board device;
In the gaming machine configured to give a privilege according to the stop pattern after the variable display of the pattern is stopped, the control board device,
In performing the start and stop control, at least one of detection signals input by the control board device is relayed to the control board device, and a relay unit (relay) relays power to the control board device. Substrate 165 and stop operation substrate 206),
By connecting the output side signal line and the output side power supply line (power supply line ELN3, power supply line ELN5) from the relay unit to the connector on the relay unit side (connector CN9) and the connector on the control board device side (connector CN10). Configure as a connection unit (harness H, harness H2),
A gaming machine having a suppression structure that suppresses removal of input-side signal lines (signal lines LN2, LN4, signal lines LN5 to LN7) connected to the relay unit from the relay unit.

  In the gaming machine of means 11, when a predetermined number of game media are received by the receiving means and the starting operation means is operated, variable display of the picture on the picture display device is started. Further, the variable display of the pattern is stopped by operating the stop operation means. And a privilege is provided according to a stop picture.

  In this case, a relay unit is provided, and at least one of detection signals input by the control board device is relayed, and power to the control board device is relayed. The output signal line and the output power line from the relay unit are configured as a connection unit. Accordingly, when the connection unit is removed in order to output an illegal signal from the signal output device to the control board device, power is not supplied to the control board device. In particular, the configuration of this means has a suppression structure, and the removal of the input side signal line from the relay portion is suppressed. That is, even if an input signal line is disconnected and a signal output device is connected instead, it cannot be easily performed.

  With the above configuration, even if the signal output device is connected to the control board device and a game is attempted without actually inserting the game medium or operating various operation means, power is not supplied to the control board device. You will not be able to play games. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the act of playing a game without connecting a signal output device and actually performing the insertion of the game medium or the operation of various operation means.

  In addition, the structure which makes the detection signal relayed in a relay part at least one among a medium detection signal, a starting detection signal, and a stop detection signal can be considered. However, when the fraudulent action is performed by outputting a fraud signal corresponding to a detection signal other than the detection signals from the signal output device, the relay unit may relay the detection signal.

  Further, by applying any one of the above-described means 2 to 10 to the means 11, the effect of each means can be obtained.

Means 12. A pattern display device (reel unit 41) for variably displaying the pattern;
Receiving means for receiving game media (medal slot 75, selector 84);
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start variable display of the pattern;
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern;
A control board device (main control device 131) for controlling the variable display of the pattern;
A power supply device (power supply device 161) for supplying power to the control board device,
The control board device includes:
Input means (connector CN28) for inputting detection signals including a medium detection signal from the receiving means, a start detection signal from the start operation means, and a stop detection signal from the stop operation means;
Lottery means (lottery process of the main control device 131) for performing the lottery of the combination based on the input of the medium detection signal and the input of the start detection signal;
Information storage means (RAM 153) for storing game information including the lottery result and holding the stored information while power is supplied;
Variable display control means for starting the variable display of the picture based on the input of the medium detection signal and the input of the start detection signal and stopping the variable display of the picture based on the input of the stop detection signal (Reel control processing of the main controller 131);
State transition means (bonus of the main control device 131) for transitioning the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the gaming information is information on winning the specific role and the stopped pattern after the stop is the specific pattern. Game processing),
When the information storing means stores the information on the specific combination winning, the information on the specific combination winning is deleted by the stop pattern after the stop being the specific pattern, and the gaming state is the special gaming state, In a gaming machine configured to store and hold gaming state information,
A relay unit (relay board 165, stop operation board 206) for relaying at least one of detection signals input by the input means to the input means when performing the start and stop control by the variable display means is provided. ,
A connector for collectively connecting the output side signal line (harness H3) from the relay section and the power supply line (power supply line ELN6) for supplying the power to the information storage means to the control board device side (Connector CN26) is provided,
A gaming machine having a suppression structure that suppresses removal of an input side signal line (signal lines LN2, LN4) and the output side signal line from the relay unit.

  In the gaming machine of the means 12, a predetermined number of game media are received by the receiving means, and the starting operation means is operated, so that the lottery is performed, and the variable display of the picture on the picture display device is performed. Be started. In this case, the lottery result of the combination is stored in the information storage means. Further, the variable display of the picture is stopped by operating the stop operation means. Then, when the specific symbol winning information is stored in the information storage means, the specific state (which may be a combination of specific patterns instead of the specific pattern) stops, so that the gaming state becomes the special gaming state. Migrate to

  In this case, a relay unit is provided, and at least one of the detection signals input by the input unit is relayed. In addition, a connector is provided, and the output side signal line and the power supply line are collectively connected to the control board device side by the connector. Thus, when the connector is removed in order to output an illegal signal from the signal output device to the control board device, power is not supplied to the information storage means. In particular, the configuration of this means has a suppression structure, and the removal of the input-side signal line from the relay unit is suppressed. In other words, without removing the connector, even if the input side signal line or the output side signal line is disconnected and the signal output device is connected instead, it cannot be easily performed.

  With the above configuration, even when the signal output device is connected and the information storage means stores the information on the specific role winning and the game state information, when the signal output device is removed and replaced with the regular signal line, the information storage means The supply of the power is stopped, and the stored information on the specific winning combination and the game state information are erased. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the act of connecting the signal output device and illegally making a transition to the special game state or making a transition to the special game state. In particular, according to this configuration, since the power supply line for supplying power to the information storage means is removed when the signal output device is connected, even if a signal output device capable of supplying power is used, it is based on it. The cheating can be suppressed.

  In addition, the structure which makes the detection signal relayed in a relay part at least one among a medium detection signal, a starting detection signal, and a stop detection signal can be considered. However, when the fraudulent action is performed by outputting a fraud signal corresponding to a detection signal other than the detection signals from the signal output device, the relay unit may relay the detection signal.

Means 13. A pattern display device (reel unit 41) for variably displaying the pattern;
Receiving means for receiving game media (medal slot 75, selector 84);
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start variable display of the pattern;
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern;
The medium detection signal from the receiving means, the start detection signal from the start operation means, and the stop detection signal from the stop operation means are input, and based on the input of the medium detection signal and the input of the start detection signal, A control board device (main control device 131) that starts variable display of a pattern and stops variable display of the pattern based on the input of the stop detection signal;
A power supply device (power supply device 161) that supplies power necessary for performing start and stop control of the pattern display device to the control board device;
In the gaming machine that gives a privilege according to the stop picture after the variable display of the picture is stopped, the control board device,
A relay unit (relay board 165, stop operation board 206) for relaying at least one of detection signals input by the control board device to the control board device in performing the start and stop control;
A connector for collectively connecting the output side signal line (harness H3) from the relay unit and the power supply line (power supply line ELN6) for supplying the power to the control board device to the control board device side (Connector CN26) is provided,
A gaming machine having a suppression structure that suppresses removal of an input side signal line (signal lines LN2, LN4) and the output side signal line from the relay unit.

  In the gaming machine of the means 13, when a predetermined number of game media are received by the receiving means and the starting operation means is operated, the variable display of the picture on the picture display device is started. Further, the variable display of the pattern is stopped by operating the stop operation means. And a privilege is provided according to a stop picture.

  In this case, a relay unit is provided, and at least one of the detection signals input by the control board device is relayed. In addition, a connector is provided, and the output side signal line and the power supply line are collectively connected to the control board device side by the connector. Accordingly, when the connector is removed in order to output an illegal signal from the signal output device to the control board device, power is not supplied to the control board device. In particular, the configuration of this means has a suppression structure, and the removal of the input-side signal line from the relay unit is suppressed. In other words, without removing the connector, even if the input side signal line or the output side signal line is disconnected and the signal output device is connected instead, it cannot be easily performed.

  With the above configuration, even if a signal output device is connected and a game is attempted without actually inserting a game medium or operating various operation means, power is not supplied to the control board device and the game is performed. Can not be. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an act of playing a game without connecting the signal output device to the control board device and actually performing the insertion of the game medium or the operation of various operation means.

  In addition, the structure which makes the detection signal relayed in a relay part at least one among a medium detection signal, a starting detection signal, and a stop detection signal can be considered. However, when the fraudulent action is performed by outputting a fraud signal corresponding to a detection signal other than the detection signals from the signal output device, the relay unit may relay the detection signal.

Means 14. A pattern display device (reel unit 41) for variably displaying the pattern;
Receiving means (medal slot 75) for receiving game media;
Detecting means (inserted medal detection sensor 84b) for detecting the received game medium;
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start variable display of the pattern;
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern;
A control board device (main control device 131) for controlling the variable display of the pattern;
A power supply device (power supply device 161) for supplying power to the control board device,
The control board device includes:
Input means (connector CN9) for inputting various signals including a medium detection signal from the detection means, a start detection signal from the start operation means, and a stop detection signal from the stop operation means;
Lottery means (lottery process of the main control device 131) for performing the lottery of the combination based on the input of the medium detection signal and the input of the start detection signal;
Information storage means (RAM 153) for storing game information including the lottery result and holding the stored information while power is supplied;
Variable display control means for starting the variable display of the picture based on the input of the medium detection signal and the input of the start detection signal and stopping the variable display of the picture based on the input of the stop detection signal (Reel control processing of the main controller 131);
State transition means (bonus of the main control device 131) for transitioning the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the gaming information is information on winning the specific role and the stopped pattern after the stop is the specific pattern. Game processing),
When the information storing means stores the information on the specific combination winning, when the stop pattern after the stop becomes the specific pattern, the specific winning combination information is erased and the gaming state is a special gaming state. In a gaming machine configured to store and hold gaming state information,
A relay unit (relay board 165, stop operation board 206) for relaying at least one of detection signals input by the input means to the input means when performing the start and stop control by the variable display means is provided. ,
An electrical path is provided between the relay unit and the control board device, and power is not supplied to the information storage unit while the electrical path is interrupted.
The electrical wiring (power supply lines ELN3, ELN5, connection confirmation line LLN1) forming the electrical path, and the output side signal line from the relay section are connected to the relay section side connector (connector CN9) and the control board device side connector. (Connector CN10) is connected together and configured as a connection unit (harness H, harness H2),
A gaming machine having a suppression structure that suppresses removal of input-side signal lines (signal lines LN2, LN4, signal lines LN5 to LN7) connected to the relay unit from the relay unit.

  In the gaming machine of the means 14, a predetermined number of game media are received by the receiving means, and the starting operation means is operated, whereby the lottery of the combination is performed and the variable display of the picture on the picture display device is performed. Be started. In this case, the lottery result of the combination is stored in the information storage means. Further, the variable display of the pattern is stopped by operating the stop operation means. Then, when the specific symbol winning information is stored in the information storage means, the specific state (which may be a combination of specific patterns instead of the specific pattern) stops, so that the gaming state becomes the special gaming state. Migrate to

  In this case, at least one of the detection signals input by the input means is relayed by the relay unit, and an electrical path is provided between the relay unit and the control board device. Further, the output side signal line from the relay unit and the electric wiring forming the electric path are configured as a connection unit. Therefore, when the connection unit is removed in order to connect the signal output device that outputs an illegal signal to the control board device, the electrical wiring is removed and the electrical path is interrupted. Here, since the power is not supplied to the information storage means while the electric path is interrupted, the power is not supplied to the information storage means when the connection unit is removed. In particular, the configuration of this means has a suppression structure, and the removal of the input side signal line from the relay portion is suppressed. That is, even if an input signal line is disconnected and a signal output device is connected instead, it cannot be easily performed.

  With the above configuration, even when the signal output device is connected and the information storage means stores the information on the specific role winning and the game state information, when the signal output device is removed and replaced with the regular signal line, the information storage means The supply of power is stopped, and the stored information on the winning combination and gaming state information is erased. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the act of connecting the signal output device and illegally making a transition to the special game state or making a transition to the special game state. In particular, according to this configuration, since the electric wiring is removed when the signal output device is connected, even if a signal output device capable of supplying power is used, the above-mentioned fraudulent act can be suppressed. it can.

  In addition, the structure which makes the detection signal relayed in a relay part at least one among a medium detection signal, a starting detection signal, and a stop detection signal can be considered. However, when the fraudulent action is performed by outputting a fraud signal corresponding to a detection signal other than the detection signals from the signal output device, the relay unit may relay the detection signal.

Means 15. In means 14, connection information signal output means for outputting a connection information signal to the control board device via the electrical path (grounding of the connection confirmation signal line LLN1),
A connection information signal line (connection confirmation signal line LLN1) that transmits the connection information signal as the electrical wiring;
A power supply control circuit (switching circuit 212) for supplying power from the power supply device to the information storage means only when the connection information signal is transmitted;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  In the gaming machine of means 15, power is supplied to the information storage means by the power supply control circuit only when the connection information signal is transmitted via the connection information signal line. Therefore, if the connection unit is removed from the relay unit or the control board device in order to connect the signal output device that outputs an illegal signal to the control board device, the connection information signal line is disconnected together with the output side signal line and the connection information signal is output. As a result, the power supply control circuit stops the power supply to the information storage means. In particular, according to this configuration, the power supply to the information storage means is stopped when the connection information signal is not transmitted when the signal output device is connected. Even if the output device is used, the above fraudulent act based on the output device can be suppressed.

  Means 16. In the means 15, the connection information signal output means has the connection information signal line grounded to the ground.

  According to the means 16, when the connection information signal line is grounded, the reference potential is output as the connection information signal. In this case, it is not necessary to provide a generation circuit for generating a connection information signal, and the configuration of the connection information signal output means can be simplified.

Means 17. In means 15 or 16, the power supply control circuit comprises a switching element (MOSFET 212a) connected to a path for supplying power from the power supply device to the information storage means,
A gaming machine, wherein the switching element is cut off when the connection information signal is not transmitted.

  According to the means 17, when the connection information signal is not transmitted, the switching element is cut off. For this reason, if the connection unit is removed from the relay unit or the control board device in order to connect the signal output device to the control board device, the connection information signal is not transmitted accordingly. Then, the path for supplying power to the information storage means is blocked, and as a result, power is not supplied from the power supply device to the information storage means.

  Means 18. A gaming machine according to any one of means 15 to 17, wherein the power supply control circuit is mounted on the control board device.

  According to the means 18, by mounting the power supply control circuit on the control board device, a power supply line (harness) connecting the power supply control circuit and the information storage means becomes unnecessary. In addition, since the power control circuit can be integrated into the control board device together with other electronic components, the configuration of the power supply system can be simplified.

Means 19. In any one of the means 15 to 18, when the power supplied from the external power supply is cut off, the interruption power is supplied to the information storage means so that the game information stored in the information storage means is retained. Power supply means for shutdown (backup power generation circuit 211),
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the power supply control circuit supplies power from the power supply means for shut-off in addition to the power supply device to the information storage means only when the connection information signal is transmitted.

  According to the means 19, by providing the power supply means for shut-off, even if the power supplied from the external power supply is shut off, the game information stored in the information storage means before that is retained. Here, the power from the shut-off power supply means is also supplied to the information storage means only when the connection information signal is transmitted by the power supply control circuit.

  In this case, if the connection unit is removed from the relay unit or the control board device, the connection information signal is not transmitted, so that the power supply control circuit does not supply the power for shutting off to the information storage means. The stored game information is deleted. Therefore, even if the signal output device that can simulate the connection information signal is connected to the control board device in a state where the power supply of the gaming machine is cut off, and the information storage means stores the information on the winning of the specific role and the game state information. When the signal output device is removed and replaced with a regular signal line, the supply of power to the information storage means is stopped, and the stored specific combination winning information and gaming state information are erased. Therefore, this act can be suppressed.

  Means 20. A gaming machine according to claim 19, wherein the power supply means for shutdown is mounted on the control board device.

  According to the means 20, the power supply line (harness) connecting the power supply means for interruption and the information storage means becomes unnecessary by mounting the power supply means for interruption on the control board device. In addition, since the power supply means for shutoff can be integrated into the control board device together with other electronic components, the configuration of the power supply system can be simplified.

Means 21. In any one of the means 14 to 20, the relay unit is a relay board,
As the restraining structure, the board surface (the front side plate surface 165a, the front side plate surface 206a) to which the input side signal line is connected in the relay board is used as the front side body (front door 12) of the gaming machine constituting the front part of the gaming machine. A gaming machine characterized by facing a back side wall surface or an inner wall surface of a gaming machine body (housing 11) to which the gaming machine front body is attached.

  According to the means 21, since the plate surface connected to the input side signal line in the relay board faces the back side wall surface of the gaming machine front body or the inner wall surface of the gaming machine body, the input side signal line from the relay board. Removal is suppressed. Therefore, even if an input side signal line is removed and a signal output device is connected instead, it cannot be easily performed. When the connection unit is removed, power is not supplied to the information storage means as described above.

  Means 22. The gaming machine according to claim 21, wherein the relay board is detachably attached to the front body of the gaming machine or the main body of the gaming machine.

  According to the means 22, in the configuration in which the input-side signal line cannot be easily removed at the time of fraud using the signal output device, the relay board is removed from the gaming machine front body or the gaming machine main body at the time of maintenance or the like. By removing, the input side signal line can be easily removed.

  Note that “removably attach” refers to a configuration in which a relay board is fixed to the front body of the gaming machine or the main body of the gaming machine using a fastener (connector) such as a screw, or the front body of the gaming machine or the main body of the gaming machine. It is conceivable to provide a stopping means and fix the relay substrate by being locked by the locking means.

  Means 23. A gaming machine according to claim 22, wherein the input side signal line is connected to the relay board by a detachable input side signal line connector (connectors CN2, CN6, connectors CN18 to CN20).

  According to the means 23, in the configuration in which the input side signal line cannot be easily removed at the time of fraud using the signal output device, the relay board is removed from the front body of the gaming machine or the gaming machine main body during maintenance. The input side signal line can be easily removed by removing the input side signal line connector from the relay board.

  Means 24. In any one of the means 21 to 23, the connector on the relay board side in the connection unit is connected to the board surface on the opposite side of the board surface on the relay board to which the input signal line is connected (the back side plate face 165b, the back side board). A gaming machine characterized by being connected to a surface 206b).

  According to the means 24, in the configuration in which the input-side signal line cannot be easily removed at the time of fraud using the signal output device, the connection unit is easily detached from the relay board during maintenance. be able to.

  Means 25. In any one of the means 21 to 24, the relay board is disposed so that a plate surface to which the input side signal line is connected is opposed to a connection portion on the signal output source side of the input side signal line. A gaming machine.

  According to the means 25, even if an attempt is made to attach a signal output device instead of detaching the input signal line from the signal output source side, it cannot be performed easily. Further, since the configuration of the means 21 is provided, it is not easy to remove the input side signal line from the relay board. When the connection unit is removed from the relay board as described above, power is not supplied to the information storage means.

  Means 26. The gaming machine according to any one of means 21 to 25, wherein the connection portion of the input-side signal line on the relay board is covered with a back side wall surface of the front surface of the gaming machine or an inner wall surface of the gaming machine main body.

  According to the means 26, even if the gaming machine front body is opened from the gaming machine main body, the connection portion of the input side signal line on the relay board is not exposed. Therefore, it becomes difficult to remove the input-side signal line at the time of fraud using the signal output device. When the connection unit is removed from the relay board as described above, power is not supplied to the information storage means.

Means 27. In any one of the means 21 to 24, the gaming machine front body is protruded forward of the gaming machine from a window part (display window 31) that allows the variable display of the picture in the picture display device to be visually recognized. An operation portion 70), and the operation portion is provided with the receiving means, the start operation means, and the stop operation means,
On the back side of the operation unit, a recess is provided so as to be recessed when viewed from the back side of the front body of the gaming machine, and houses at least one of the receiving means, the start operation means, or the stop operation means. A storage space 200),
The relay board relays a detection signal from a receiving object stored in the receiving recess of the receiving means, the start operation means, or the stop operation means to the input means,
Furthermore, the back side open part (back side open part 201) of the accommodation recess is closed at a position facing the accommodation object, and the plate surface to which the input signal line is connected faces the accommodation recess side. A game machine having the relay board attached thereto.

  According to the means 27, the receiving means, the starting operation means, and the stop operation means are arranged in the operation portion provided to protrude forward of the gaming machine, so that the player can perform operations for playing the game. It becomes easy to do. In this case, an accommodation recess is formed on the back side of the operation portion, and at least one of receiving means, start operation means, and stop operation means is accommodated in the accommodation recess. The relay board relays the detection signal from the accommodation target.

  In such a configuration, the relay board is attached so as to close the open portion on the back side of the housing recess at a position facing the housing object. Thereby, the connection location on the accommodation target side of the input side signal line is hidden by the relay board. In addition, since the plate surface to which the input side signal line on the relay board is connected faces the housing recess side, the connection part of the input side signal line on the relay board is exposed even if the gaming machine front body is opened with respect to the gaming machine body. Never do.

  As described above, it is difficult to remove the input-side signal line at the time of fraud using the signal output device. When the connection unit is removed to attach the signal output device, power is not supplied to the information storage means. Therefore, it is possible to reliably suppress the act of connecting the signal output device to the control board device and illegally making a transition to the special gaming state or shifting to the special gaming state. Moreover, in this structure, the said effect can be acquired, utilizing the structure of an operation part effectively.

Means 28. In any one of the means 14 to 27, the relay unit relays two or more detection signals of the medium detection signal, the start detection signal, or the stop detection signal,
The connection unit includes output signal lines of all detection signals relayed by the relay unit,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the suppression structure suppresses all removal of the input-side signal lines corresponding to the output-side signal lines in the relay unit.

  According to the means 28, the connection unit is provided with output-side signal lines corresponding to two or more detection signals of the medium detection signal, the start detection signal, and the stop detection signal, and each output in the relay unit. All removal of the input side signal lines corresponding to the side signal lines is suppressed. In such a configuration, it is difficult to connect each signal output device by disconnecting each input side signal line. When the connection unit is removed to attach the signal output device, power is not supplied to the information storage means.

Means 29. A pattern display device (reel unit 41) for variably displaying the pattern;
Receiving means for receiving game media (medal slot 75, selector 84);
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start variable display of the pattern;
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern;
The medium detection signal from the receiving means, the start detection signal from the start operation means, and the stop detection signal from the stop operation means are input, and based on the input of the medium detection signal and the input of the start detection signal, A control board device (main control device 131) that starts variable display of a pattern and stops variable display of the pattern based on the input of the stop detection signal;
A power supply device (power supply device 161) that supplies power necessary for performing start and stop control of the pattern display device to the control board device;
In the gaming machine configured to give a privilege according to the stop pattern after the variable display of the pattern is stopped, the control board device,
A relay unit (relay board 165, stop operation board 206) for relaying at least one of detection signals input by the control board device to the control board device in performing the start and stop control;
An electrical path is provided between the relay unit and the control board device, and power is not supplied to the control board device while the electrical path is interrupted.
The electrical wiring (power supply lines ELN3, ELN5, connection confirmation line LLN1) forming the electrical path, and the output side signal line from the relay section are connected to the relay section side connector (connector CN9) and the control board device side connector. (Connector CN10) is connected together and configured as a connection unit (harness H, harness H2),
A gaming machine having a suppression structure that suppresses removal of input-side signal lines (signal lines LN2, LN4, signal lines LN5 to LN7) connected to the relay unit from the relay unit.

  In the gaming machine of the means 29, a predetermined number of game media are received by the receiving means, and the starting operation means is operated to start variable display of the picture on the picture display device. Further, the variable display of the pattern is stopped by operating the stop operation means. And a privilege is provided according to a stop picture.

  In this case, at least one of the detection signals input by the input means is relayed by the relay unit, and an electrical path is provided between the relay unit and the control board device. Further, the output side signal line from the relay unit and the electric wiring forming the electric path are configured as a connection unit. Therefore, when the connection unit is removed in order to connect the signal output device that outputs an illegal signal to the control board device, the electrical wiring is removed and the electrical path is interrupted. Here, since the power is not supplied from the power supply device to the control board device while the electric path is interrupted, the power is not supplied to the control board device when the connection unit is removed. In particular, the configuration of this means has a suppression structure, and the removal of the input side signal line from the relay portion is suppressed. That is, even if an input signal line is disconnected and a signal output device is connected instead, it cannot be easily performed.

  With the above configuration, even if the signal output device is connected to the control board device and a game is attempted without actually inserting the game medium or operating various operation means, power is not supplied to the control board device. You will not be able to play games. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the act of playing a game without connecting a signal output device and actually performing the insertion of the game medium or the operation of various operation means.

  In addition, the structure which makes the detection signal relayed in a relay part at least one among a medium detection signal, a starting detection signal, and a stop detection signal can be considered. However, when the fraudulent action is performed by outputting a fraud signal corresponding to a detection signal other than the detection signals from the signal output device, the relay unit may relay the detection signal.

  Further, by applying any one of the above-described means 14 to 28 to the means 29, the effect of each means can be obtained.

Means 30. A pattern display device (reel unit 41) for variably displaying the pattern;
Receiving means for receiving game media (medal slot 75, selector 84);
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start variable display of the pattern;
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern;
A control board device (main control device 131) for controlling the variable display of the pattern;
A power supply device (power supply device 161) for supplying power to the control board device,
The control board device includes:
Input means (connector CN28) for inputting detection signals including a medium detection signal from the receiving means, a start detection signal from the start operation means, and a stop detection signal from the stop operation means;
Lottery means (lottery process of the main control device 131) for performing the lottery of the combination based on the input of the medium detection signal and the input of the start detection signal;
Information storage means (RAM 153) for storing game information including the lottery result and holding the stored information while power is supplied;
Variable display control means for starting the variable display of the picture based on the input of the medium detection signal and the input of the start detection signal and stopping the variable display of the picture based on the input of the stop detection signal (Reel control processing of the main controller 131);
State transition means (bonus of the main control device 131) for transitioning the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the gaming information is information on winning the specific role and the stopped pattern after the stop is the specific pattern. Game processing),
When the information storing means stores the information on the specific combination winning, the information on the specific combination winning is deleted by the stop pattern after the stop being the specific pattern, and the gaming state is the special gaming state, In a gaming machine configured to store and hold gaming state information,
A relay unit (relay board 165, stop operation board 206) for relaying at least one of detection signals input by the input means to the input means when performing the start and stop control by the variable display means is provided. ,
The electric circuit is connected to the control board device, and power is not supplied to the information storage means during the interruption of the electric path.
A connector (connector CN35) for collectively connecting the electrical wiring (power supply line ELN6) forming the electrical path and the output side signal line (harness H3) from the relay unit to the control board device side Provided,
A gaming machine having a suppression structure that suppresses removal of an input side signal line (signal lines LN2, LN4) and the output side signal line from the relay unit.

  In the gaming machine of means 30, a predetermined number of game media are received by the accepting means, and the starting operation means is operated, so that the lottery of the combination is performed and the variable display of the picture on the picture display device is performed. Be started. In this case, the lottery result of the combination is stored in the information storage means. Further, the variable display of the picture is stopped by operating the stop operation means. Then, when the specific symbol winning information is stored in the information storage means, the specific state (which may be a combination of specific patterns instead of the specific pattern) stops, so that the gaming state becomes the special gaming state. Migrate to

  In this case, at least one of the detection signals input by the input means is relayed by the relay unit, and an electrical path is connected to the control board device. In addition, a connector is provided, and the output side signal line from the relay unit and the electrical wiring forming the electrical path are collectively connected to the control board device side by the connector. Thus, when the connector is removed in order to output an illegal signal from the signal output device to the control board device, power is not supplied to the information storage means. In particular, the configuration of this means has a suppression structure, and the removal of the input-side signal line from the relay unit is suppressed. In other words, without removing the connector, even if the input side signal line or the output side signal line is disconnected and the signal output device is connected instead, it cannot be easily performed.

  With the above configuration, even when the signal output device is connected and the information storage means stores the information on the specific role winning and the game state information, when the signal output device is removed and replaced with the regular signal line, the information storage means The supply of power is stopped, and the stored information on the winning combination and gaming state information is erased. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the act of connecting the signal output device and illegally making a transition to the special game state or making a transition to the special game state. In particular, according to this configuration, since the electric wiring is removed when the signal output device is connected, even if a signal output device capable of supplying power is used, the above-mentioned fraudulent act can be suppressed. it can.

  In addition, the structure which makes the detection signal relayed in a relay part at least one among a medium detection signal, a starting detection signal, and a stop detection signal can be considered. However, when the fraudulent action is performed by outputting a fraud signal corresponding to a detection signal other than the detection signals from the signal output device, the relay unit may relay the detection signal.

Means 31. A pattern display device (reel unit 41) for variably displaying the pattern;
Receiving means for receiving game media (medal slot 75, selector 84);
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start variable display of the pattern;
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern;
The medium detection signal from the receiving means, the start detection signal from the start operation means, and the stop detection signal from the stop operation means are input, and based on the input of the medium detection signal and the input of the start detection signal, A control board device (main control device 131) that starts variable display of a pattern and stops variable display of the pattern based on the input of the stop detection signal;
A power supply device (power supply device 161) that supplies power necessary for performing start and stop control of the pattern display device to the control board device;
In the gaming machine configured to give a privilege according to the stop pattern after the variable display of the pattern is stopped, the control board device,
A relay unit (relay board 165, stop operation board 206) for relaying at least one of detection signals input by the control board device to the control board device in performing the start and stop control;
The electrical path is connected to the control board device, and power is not supplied to the control board device while the electrical path is interrupted.
A connector (connector CN35) for collectively connecting the electrical wiring (power supply line ELN6) forming the electrical path and the output side signal line (harness H3) from the relay unit to the control board device side Provided,
A gaming machine having a suppression structure that suppresses removal of an input side signal line (signal lines LN2, LN4) and the output side signal line from the relay unit.

  In the gaming machine of the means 31, when a predetermined number of game media are received by the receiving means and the starting operation means is operated, the variable display of the picture on the picture display device is started. Further, the variable display of the pattern is stopped by operating the stop operation means. And a privilege is provided according to a stop picture.

  In this case, at least one of the detection signals input by the input means is relayed by the relay unit, and an electrical path is connected to the control board device. In addition, a connector is provided, and the output side signal line from the relay unit and the electrical wiring forming the electrical path are collectively connected to the control board device side by the connector. Accordingly, when the connector is removed in order to output an illegal signal from the signal output device to the control board device, power is not supplied to the control board device. In particular, the configuration of this means has a suppression structure, and the removal of the input-side signal line from the relay unit is suppressed. In other words, without removing the connector, even if the input side signal line or the output side signal line is disconnected and the signal output device is connected instead, it cannot be easily performed.

  With the above configuration, even if the signal output device is connected to the control board device and a game is attempted without actually inserting the game medium or operating various operation means, power is not supplied to the control board device. You will not be able to play games. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the act of playing a game without connecting a signal output device and actually performing the insertion of the game medium or the operation of various operation means.

  In addition, the structure which makes the detection signal relayed in a relay part at least one among a medium detection signal, a starting detection signal, and a stop detection signal can be considered. However, when the fraudulent action is performed by outputting a fraud signal corresponding to a detection signal other than the detection signals from the signal output device, the relay unit may relay the detection signal.

Means 32. A pattern display device (reel unit 41) for variably displaying the pattern;
Receiving means (medal slot 75) for receiving game media;
Detecting means (inserted medal detection sensor 84b) for detecting the received game medium;
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start variable display of the pattern;
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern;
A control board device (main control device 131) for controlling the variable display of the pattern;
A power supply device (power supply device 161) for supplying power to the control board device,
The control board device includes:
Input means (connector CN9) for inputting various signals including a medium detection signal from the detection means, a start detection signal from the start operation means, and a stop detection signal from the stop operation means;
Lottery means (lottery process of the main control device 131) for performing the lottery of the combination based on the input of the medium detection signal and the input of the start detection signal;
Information storage means (RAM 153) for storing game information including the lottery result and holding the stored information while power is supplied;
Variable display control means for starting the variable display of the picture based on the input of the medium detection signal and the input of the start detection signal and stopping the variable display of the picture based on the input of the stop detection signal (Reel control processing of the main controller 131);
State transition means (bonus of the main control device 131) for transitioning the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the gaming information is information on winning the specific role and the stopped pattern after the stop is the specific pattern. Game processing),
When the information storing means stores the information on the specific combination winning, when the stop pattern after the stop becomes the specific pattern, the specific winning combination information is erased and the gaming state is a special gaming state. In a gaming machine configured to store and hold gaming state information,
When performing the start and stop control by the variable display means, at least one of detection signals input by the input means is relayed to the input means, and an electrical path connected to the control board device is relayed Relay sections (relay board 165, stop operation board 206)
The power is not supplied to the information storage means while the electrical path is interrupted,
The output-side signal line from the relay unit and the output-side electrical wiring (power supply line ELN3) that forms an electrical path from the relay unit are connected to the relay-side connector (connector CN9) and the control board device-side connector (connector CN9). Connector CN10) is connected together and configured as a connection unit (harness H, harness H2),
When the input-side electrical wiring (power supply line ELN2) that forms the electrical path to the relay unit is attached to the relay unit, the removal of the input-side signal line (signal line LN2) from the relay unit is regulated. A gaming machine characterized by having a configuration.

  In the gaming machine of the means 32, a predetermined number of game media are received by the receiving means, and the starting operation means is operated, whereby the lottery of the combination is performed and the variable display of the picture on the picture display device is performed. Be started. In this case, the lottery result of the combination is stored in the information storage means. Further, the variable display of the pattern is stopped by operating the stop operation means. Then, when the specific symbol winning information is stored in the information storage means, the specific state (which may be a combination of specific patterns instead of the specific pattern) stops, so that the gaming state becomes the special gaming state. Migrate to

  In this case, at least one of the detection signals input by the input means is relayed by the relay unit, and the electrical path connected to the control board device is relayed by the relay unit. Moreover, the output side signal line and output side electric wiring from a relay part are comprised as a connection unit. Therefore, if the connection unit is removed in order to connect the signal output device that outputs an illegal signal to the control board device, the output side electrical wiring is removed together with the output side signal line, and the electrical path is blocked. Here, since the power is not supplied from the power supply device to the information storage means while the electric path is interrupted, the power is supplied to the information storage means when the connection unit including the output side electric wiring is removed. Disappear.

  Furthermore, in the configuration of this means, when the input side electrical wiring is attached to the relay unit, the removal of the input side signal line from the relay unit is restricted, so when removing the input side signal line from the relay unit It is necessary to remove the input side electric wiring from the relay part. Therefore, if the input side signal line is removed in order to connect the signal output device that outputs an illegal signal to the control board device, the input side electric wiring is removed and the electric path is interrupted. Here, since the power is not supplied from the power supply device to the information storage means while the electric path is interrupted, the power is not supplied to the information storage means when the input-side electric wiring is removed.

  With the above configuration, even when the signal output device is connected and the information storage means stores the information on the specific role winning and the game state information, when the signal output device is removed and replaced with the regular signal line, the information storage means The supply of power is stopped, and the stored information on the winning combination and gaming state information is erased. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the act of connecting the signal output device and illegally making a transition to the special game state or making a transition to the special game state. In particular, according to this configuration, since the electric wiring is removed when the signal output device is connected, even if a signal output device capable of supplying power is used, the above-mentioned fraudulent act can be suppressed. it can.

  In addition, the structure which makes the detection signal relayed in a relay part at least one among a medium detection signal, a starting detection signal, and a stop detection signal can be considered. However, when the fraudulent action is performed by outputting a fraud signal corresponding to a detection signal other than the detection signals from the signal output device, the relay unit may relay the detection signal.

Means 33. In the means 32, a first connector member (connectors CN33, CN40) for connecting the input side electric wiring to the relay portion;
A second connector member (connectors CN32, CN39) for connecting the input side signal line to the relay unit;
A gaming machine, wherein the first connector member is configured such that removal of the second connector member is restricted in a state in which the connector members are connected to the relay portion.

  According to the means 33, since the removal of the second connector member is restricted by the first connector member, when the second connector member of the input side signal line is removed, the first connector of the input side electric wiring is used. It is necessary to remove the member. Therefore, when the input-side signal line is removed from the relay unit, the power supply from the power supply device to the information storage unit can be stopped.

  Means 34. In the means 33, the first connector member includes a blocking portion (protruding portion 223) for preventing the removal of the second connector member in a state where each connector member is connected to the relay portion. A gaming machine.

  According to the means 34, in a state where each connector member is connected to the relay portion, the removal of the second connector member is blocked by the blocking portion of the first connector member. For this reason, in order to remove the second connector member, it is necessary to remove the first connector member first or at the same time.

Means 35. A pattern display device (reel unit 41) for variably displaying the pattern;
Receiving means for receiving game media (medal slot 75, selector 84);
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start variable display of the pattern;
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern;
The medium detection signal from the receiving means, the start detection signal from the start operation means, and the stop detection signal from the stop operation means are input, and based on the input of the medium detection signal and the input of the start detection signal, A control board device (main control device 131) that starts variable display of a pattern and stops variable display of the pattern based on the input of the stop detection signal;
A power supply device (power supply device 161) that supplies power necessary for performing start and stop control of the pattern display device to the control board device;
In the gaming machine configured to give a privilege according to the stop pattern after the variable display of the pattern is stopped, the control board device,
A relay unit that relays at least one of detection signals input by the control board device to the control board device in performing the start and stop control, and relays an electrical path connected to the control board device (Relay board 165, stop operation board 206),
The power supply to the control board device is not supplied during the interruption of the electrical path,
The output-side signal line from the relay unit and the output-side electrical wiring (power supply line ELN3) that forms an electrical path from the relay unit are connected to the relay-side connector (connector CN9) and the control board device-side connector (connector CN9). Connector CN10) is connected together and configured as a connection unit (harness H, harness H2),
When the input-side electrical wiring (power supply line ELN2) that forms the electrical path to the relay unit is attached to the relay unit, the removal of the input-side signal line (signal line LN2) from the relay unit is regulated. A gaming machine characterized by having a configuration.

  In the gaming machine of the means 35, a predetermined number of game media are received by the receiving means, and the start operation means is operated to start variable display of the picture on the picture display device. Further, the variable display of the pattern is stopped by operating the stop operation means. And a privilege is provided according to a stop picture.

  In this case, at least one of the detection signals input by the input means is relayed by the relay unit, and the electrical path connected to the control board device is relayed by the relay unit. Moreover, the output side signal line and output side electric wiring from a relay part are comprised as a connection unit. Therefore, if the connection unit is removed in order to connect the signal output device that outputs an illegal signal to the control board device, the output side electrical wiring is removed together with the output side signal line, and the electrical path is blocked. Here, since the power is not supplied from the power supply device to the control board device while the electrical path is interrupted, the power is supplied to the control board device when the connection unit including the output side electrical wiring is removed. Disappear.

  Furthermore, in the configuration of this means, when the input side electrical wiring is attached to the relay unit, the removal of the input side signal line from the relay unit is restricted, so when removing the input side signal line from the relay unit It is necessary to remove the input side electric wiring from the relay part. Therefore, if the input side signal line is removed in order to connect the signal output device that outputs an illegal signal to the control board device, the input side electric wiring is removed and the electric path is interrupted. Here, since the power is not supplied from the power supply device to the control board device while the electric path is interrupted, the power is not supplied to the control board device when the input side electrical wiring is removed.

  With the above configuration, even if the signal output device is connected to the control board device and a game is attempted without actually inserting the game medium or operating various operation means, power is not supplied to the control board device. You will not be able to play games. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the act of playing a game without connecting a signal output device and actually performing the insertion of the game medium or the operation of various operation means.

  In addition, the structure which makes the detection signal relayed in a relay part at least one among a medium detection signal, a starting detection signal, and a stop detection signal can be considered. However, when the fraudulent action is performed by outputting a fraud signal corresponding to a detection signal other than the detection signals from the signal output device, the relay unit may relay the detection signal.

  Moreover, the effect of each means can be show | played by applying either of the said means 33 or 34 with respect to this means 35. FIG.

Means 36. A gaming device (reel unit 41) for executing a predetermined game;
A control board device (main control device 131) for controlling the start and stop of the game in the gaming device based on detection signals input from various detection means;
A gaming machine to which a privilege is given according to a result after the game is stopped,
At least one of the detection signals input by the control board device is provided at a connection location of a signal line with connector (signal line with connector 307) forming a signal path, and the connector of the signal line with connector (signal line) Side connector 308, 344) is suppressed from being removed from the receiving connector (board side connector 305b, device side connector 343) (pedestal part 311, connector cover 321, restraining band 331, frame part 345). , A connector cover 351 and a restraining band 361).

  In the gaming machine of the means 36, based on the detection signals input from the various detection means, the control board device controls the start of the game in the gaming apparatus and the stop control of the game. And a privilege is provided according to the result after stop of a game. In this case, the connector of the signal line with a connector that has a suppression structure and forms a signal path for at least one of the detection signals input by the control board device is removed from the receiving connector on the connection partner side. Is suppressed. Thereby, the act which tries to remove a signal wire with a connector illegally can be controlled. Along with this, even if the signal line with the connector is disconnected and a signal output device is connected instead, it cannot be easily performed, and fraudulent acts using the signal output device can be suppressed. It is.

Means 37. A pattern display device (reel unit 41) for variably displaying the pattern;
Receiving means for receiving game media (medal slot 75, selector 84);
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start variable display of the pattern;
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern;
The medium detection signal from the receiving means, the start detection signal from the start operation means, and the stop detection signal from the stop operation means are input, and based on the input of the medium detection signal and the input of the start detection signal, A control board device (main control device 131) that starts variable display of a pattern and stops variable display of the pattern based on the input of the stop detection signal;
The control board device is a gaming machine configured to give a privilege according to a stop pattern after the variable display of the pattern is stopped,
In performing the start and stop control, at least one of the detection signals input by the control board device is provided at a connection location of a signal line with connector (signal line with connector 307) that forms a signal path, and the connector Suppressing structure (pedestal portion 311, connector cover 321) that suppresses the attachment of the attached signal line connectors (signal line side connectors 308, 344) from the receiving connector (board side connector 305 b, device side connector 343) A gaming machine including a restraining band 331, a frame portion 345, a connector cover 351, and a restraining band 361).

  In the gaming machine of the means 37, when a predetermined number of game media are received by the receiving means and the start operation means is operated, the variable display of the picture on the picture display device is started. Further, the variable display of the pattern is stopped by operating the stop operation means. And a privilege is provided according to a stop picture.

  In this case, the connector of the signal line with the connector which forms the signal path is connected to at least one of the detection signals input by the control board device when performing the start and stop control. Removal from the side receiving connector is suppressed. Thereby, the act which tries to remove a signal wire with a connector illegally can be controlled. Along with this, even if the signal line with the connector is disconnected and a signal output device is connected instead, it cannot be easily performed, and fraudulent acts using the signal output device can be suppressed. It is.

  Means 38. In the means 36 or 37, the restraining structure restricts the connector of the signal line with connector from being detached from the receiving connector, and the removal restricting means (connector cover 321, which requires breaking or cutting when releasing the restriction). 351, a restraining band 331, 361).

  According to the means 38, in order to remove the signal line with the connector and connect the signal output device instead, it is necessary to destroy or cut the removal restricting means. In this case, the destruction or cutting work is troublesome, and the act of trying to remove the signal line with connector can be suppressed.

  Means 39. The gaming machine according to claim 38, wherein when the restriction is released by the removal restricting means, no destruction or cutting other than the removal restricting means is required.

  During maintenance, etc., it may be necessary to remove the signal line with connector. In such a case, according to the means 39, when the restriction is released by the removal restricting means, destruction or cutting other than the removal restricting means is not required. Therefore, it is possible to prevent workability such as maintenance from being extremely lowered in the configuration in which unauthorized removal of the signal line with connector is suppressed as described above. In addition, according to this configuration, it is not necessary to destroy or cut other than the removal restricting means, and therefore, after maintenance, etc., only replacement of the removal restricting means, etc., without requiring replacement of other members, It is possible to return to a state in which the removal of the signal line with the connector is suppressed.

Means 40. In means 39, the removal restricting means comprises:
A regulating body that faces the removal-side end portion of the connector-attached signal line connector and contacts the removal-side end portion or is close to the removal-side end portion to the extent that it obstructs the removal of the connector ( Connector covers 321 and 351),
The restraint body is restrained on the connection partner side, and is provided with restraining tools (restraining bands 331, 361) that need to be broken or cut when the restraint is released,
A gaming machine characterized in that it does not require destruction or cutting of the restricting body when removing the broken or cut restraint.

  According to the means 40, when the restricting body is restrained to the connection partner side by the restraining tool, the removal of the signal line with the connector is suppressed. In such a configuration, when releasing the state in which the removal of the signal line with the connector is suppressed during maintenance or the like, it is only necessary to break or cut the restraining tool. And after maintenance etc., it can return to the state where removal of the signal wire with a connector was controlled only by exchanging restraint. That is, it is not necessary to replace the entire removal restricting means after maintenance or the like, and only a part of the replacement restricting means is sufficient, so that the cost is favorable.

Means 41. In the means 40, the restricting body has an insertion hole (through hole 325, slit 354), and the restraining tool is a restraining band (restraining band 331, 361) inserted into the insertion hole,
A gaming machine, wherein the restricting band inserted into the insertion hole is set in a restricted state, whereby the restricting body is restricted to the connection partner side.

  According to the means 41, since the restricting body is restrained to the connection partner side by inserting the restraining band through the insertion hole and bringing the restraining band into the restrained state, restraining work of the restricting body is relatively easy. It can be carried out. Further, in this configuration, after the maintenance or the like, it is only necessary to replace the restraining band that has been broken or cut, which is favorable in terms of cost and the like.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment when applied to a swivel type gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the door 12, and FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The casing 11 includes a top plate 11a, a bottom plate 11b, a back plate 11c, a left plate 11d, and a right plate 11e formed in a wooden plate shape, and the adjacent plates 11a to 11e are fixed by a fixing means such as adhesion. Thus, it is formed in a box shape with the front surface opened as a whole. In addition, each board 11a-11e may be comprised with a synthetic resin panel or a metal panel other than being comprised with a wooden panel, or it is comprised by forming in the box shape integral with a synthetic resin material or a metal material. May be. The casing 11 configured as described above is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility at the time of installation in the game hall.

  A front door 12 as a front open / close door is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the left side plate 11d of the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 25a and 25b. Each of the support shafts 25a and 25b includes a tapered shaft portion that protrudes upward. On the other hand, the front door 12 is provided with support fittings 26a and 26b having insertion holes into which the shaft portions of the support shafts 25a and 25b are inserted corresponding to the support shafts 25a and 25b. Then, the support brackets 26a and 26b are arranged above the support shafts 25a and 25b, and the front door 12 is lowered, whereby the shaft portions of the support shafts 25a and 25b are inserted into the insertion holes of the support brackets 26a and 26b. It is assumed that it was done. Thereby, the front door 12 is supported so as to be rotatable about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the both support shafts 25a and 25b with respect to the housing 11, and the front opening side of the housing 11 is opened by the rotation. It can be closed or closed.

  The front door 12 is brought into a locked state that cannot be opened by a locking device provided on the rear surface. Further, a key cylinder 20 serving as an unlocking operation unit is provided at the upper right side of the front door 12. The key cylinder 20 is integrated with a locking device, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 20. Therefore, an outline of the lock mechanism including the locking device will be described.

  On the right end side of the front door 12, that is, on the opposite side of the opening / closing axis of the front door 12, a locking device is provided on the back surface. The locking device extends vertically and is fixed to the front door 12, a key cylinder 20 provided so as to extend from the upper part of the base frame to the front of the front door 12, and moves vertically with respect to the base frame. It is provided with a long interlocking rod 21 assembled as possible. And only the key cylinder 20 is provided in the state which protruded ahead of the front door 12 among the locking devices.

  The interlocking rod 21 is moved downward by operating the key inserted into the key cylinder 20 clockwise. The interlocking saddle 21 is provided with a pair of upper and lower saddle fittings 22 having a bowl shape. When the front door 12 is closed with respect to the casing 11, the saddle fitting 22 is supported on the casing 11 side. Is locked. When the key is operated clockwise with respect to the key cylinder 20, the interlocking rod 21 moves downward, and the saddle fitting 22 is moved against the biasing force of the biasing member. The locked state with the support fitting 23 is released, and the locked state of the front door 12 with respect to the housing 11 is released.

  A game panel 30 for notifying the player of the game state is provided above the center of the front door 12. In the game panel 30, three vertically long display windows 31L, 31M, 31R are formed side by side. The display windows 31L, 31M, 31R are made of a transparent or translucent material, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R. The display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is vertically divided into two by a partition plate 40, and a reel unit 41 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper portion of the partition plate 40. The reel unit 41 includes a left reel 42L, a middle reel 42M, and a right reel 42R each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). The reels 42L, 42M, and 42R may be configured as at least an endless belt, and are not limited to a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are arranged on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R correspond to the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is visible through the corresponding display windows 31L, 31M, 31R. Further, when the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R.

  Each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is coupled to the stepping motors 61L, 61M, and 61R, and each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is individually, that is, independently, driven by the stepping motors 61L, 61M, and 61R. Thus, it can be rotationally driven. Since these reels 42L, 42M, and 42R have the same configuration, here, the left reel 42L will be described as an example with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is an assembled perspective view of the left reel 42L.

  The left reel 42L includes a cylindrical skeleton member 50 that forms a cylindrical cage, and a belt-like belt wound endlessly on the outer peripheral surface thereof. And it is affixed on the cylindrical skeleton member 50 through a pair of seal parts formed along the both sides of the long side of the belt so as to maintain the wound state. A large number of symbols as identification information are printed at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surface of the belt. A boss 51 is formed at the center of the cylindrical skeleton member 50, and is attached to the drive shaft of the left reel stepping motor 61L via a disc-shaped boss reinforcing plate 52. Accordingly, when the drive shaft of the left reel stepping motor 61L is rotated, the cylindrical skeleton member 50 is rotated around the drive shaft so that the left reel 42L circulates along the annular reel surface. It has become.

  The left reel stepping motor 61L is fixed to the side surface of the motor plate 53 arranged in an upright state in the reel unit 41 (FIG. 3) with screws 54. The motor plate 53 is provided with a reel index sensor (rotational position detection sensor) 55 in which a light emitting element 55a and a light receiving element 55b are held at a predetermined interval. On the other hand, the base end portion 56b of the sensor cut bun 56 extending in the radial direction is fixed to the boss reinforcing plate 52 integrated with the left reel 42L with a screw 57. The front end portion 56a of the sensor cut bun 56 is bent at a substantially right angle and is positioned so as to pass between both elements 55a and 55b of the reel index sensor 55. Each time the left reel 42L makes one rotation, the reel index sensor 55 detects the passage of the front end portion 56a of the sensor cut bun 56, and a detection signal is output to the main controller 131 described later each time the detection is made. Therefore, main controller 131 can confirm and correct the angular position of left reel 42L for each rotation based on this detection signal.

  The stepping motor 61L is set to rotate once by giving, for example, a drive signal of 504 pulses (also referred to as an excitation signal or an excitation pulse; the same applies hereinafter), and the rotation position of the stepping motor 61L, that is, left The rotational position of the reel 42L is controlled.

  On each belt of each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, a plurality of, specifically, 21 symbols are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction). Therefore, 24 pulses (= 504 pulses ÷ 21 symbols) are required to switch from one symbol to the next symbol at a predetermined position. Based on the number of pulses from when the detection signal of the reel index sensor 55 is output, it is recognized which symbols are visible from the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R, and arbitrary symbols are displayed on the display window. Control to make it visible from 31L, 31M, 31R can be performed.

  Of the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, the number of symbols that can be visually recognized through the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R is mainly determined by the vertical lengths of the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R. Is limited to a predetermined number. In this embodiment, three reels are provided. For this reason, when all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible to the player.

  Here, the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R will be described. FIG. 7 shows a symbol arrangement drawn on the belt wound around each of the left reel 42L, the middle reel 42M, and the right reel 42R. As shown in the figure, each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is provided with 21 symbols in a row. In addition, numbers 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, and these numbers are used for the main controller 131 to recognize the symbols that are visible from the display window. It is a number and is not actually attached to the reels 42L, 42M, 42R. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  The symbols include “Replay” symbol (for example, left belt 20th), “Bell” symbol (for example, left belt 19th), “Youth” symbol (for example, left belt 18th), “7” symbol (for example, (Left belt 17th), “Cherry” design (eg, left belt 13th), “Chance” design (eg, left belt 12th), “Watermelon” design (eg, left belt 9th), “Reach” design ( For example, there are nine types: the 6th left belt) and the “Lucky” symbol (for example, 1st left belt). As shown in FIG. 7, the number of various symbols and the arrangement order are completely different in the belt wound around each reel 42L, 42M, 42R.

  Each reel 42L, 42M, 42R of the reel unit 41 is an example of variable display means for variably displaying identification information, and constitutes a main display unit. However, the variable display means may have a configuration other than this as long as the symbol is variably displayed in the circumferential direction. For example, other mechanical reel configurations such as a type in which the belt is rotated instead of rotating may be used. In addition to the mechanical reel configuration, an electric display such as a liquid crystal display or a dot matrix display may be used. A device for variably displaying the identification information may be provided, and in this case, it is possible to give abundant variations in the display form.

  A total of five combination lines are attached to the game panel 30 such that three display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R are connected to each other and three in parallel in the horizontal direction and two in diagonal directions. Of course, the maximum number of combined lines may be 6 or more, or less than 5, and the maximum number of combined lines may be changed according to a predetermined condition. Corresponding to these combination lines, effective line display sections 32, 33, and 34 are provided on the left side when viewed from the front of the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R. The first effective line display unit 32 is notified by lighting or the like when the central horizontal line (middle line) of the combination lines is activated. When the upper and lower horizontal lines (upper line and lower line) of the combination lines are activated, the second effective line display unit 33 is displayed and notified by lighting or the like. The third effective line display unit 34 is notified by lighting or the like when a pair of diagonal lines (a right-down line and a right-up line) among the combination lines is enabled. And, when the combination line that has been activated, that is, when the symbol is stopped in a predetermined combination on the activated line, a prize is awarded, and a payout process for a predetermined medal number or a bonus game such as a BB game that is in a special gaming state is awarded. Migration processing etc. are executed.

  FIG. 8 shows a combination of symbols for winning and the number of medals to be paid out when winning.

  Small prizes for which medals are paid out include a watermelon prize, a bell prize, and a cherry prize. When stopped alongside the “Watermelon” symbol, “Watermelon” symbol, and “Watermelon” symbol from the left on the active line, 15 medals are paid out as a watermelon prize, “Bell” symbol from the left, “Bell” on the active line In the case of stopping alongside the symbol and the “bell” symbol, eleven medals are paid out as a bell prize. When the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 42L stops on the active line, two medals are paid out as a cherry prize. That is, in the case of a cherry winning, any symbol that stops on the active line of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R may be any symbol. Therefore, when the “cherry” symbol stops at the position where the plurality of effective lines of the left reel 42L overlap (specifically, the upper stage or the lower stage), a cherry winning is established on each active line, and the overlapping effective The medal is paid out by multiplying the number of lines. As a result, in this embodiment, four medals are paid out.

  Further, there is a BB winning as a state transition winning in which the gaming state shifts. When the “7” symbol, “7” symbol, and “7” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line, the game state shifts to the BB game where the gaming state is the special gaming state as a BB winning. However, even if the “7” symbol stops along the left, middle and right on the active line, no medal is paid out. That is, when the combination of the “7” symbols is established on the active line, only the BB game is entered. In other words, it can be said that the “7” symbol is a state transition symbol for shifting the gaming state to the BB game.

  Furthermore, when the “replay” symbol, “replay” symbol, and “replay” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line, a re-game win is awarded. When the re-game winning is established, the medal payout and the state transition are not performed, but the player can play the next game without reducing the medals owned and without inserting medals.

  In addition, only when the gaming state is an RB game, which will be described later, when stopped alongside the “Replay” symbol, “Replay” symbol, “Chance” symbol from the left on the active line, and from the left on the active line When the “replay” symbol, “replay” symbol, and “lucky” symbol are stopped alongside, 15 medals are paid out as a JAC prize.

  In other cases, that is, when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 42L does not stop on the active line and the combination of the symbols described above does not stop on the active line, the medal payout, the transition of the gaming state, etc. Not done at all. That is, the “chance” symbol and “lucky” symbol of the left reel 42L, the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R, the “youth” symbol and the “reach” symbol of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R Not involved at all. In other words, it can be said that each of the symbols is a no-benefits symbol unrelated to the privilege given to the player. As described above, each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is provided with a bonus symbol related to winning such as a “bell” symbol and a non-privileged symbol irrelevant to winning such as a “young” symbol, for example. In the following, a combination of symbols corresponding to each prize is also referred to as a combination of winning symbols. For example, the BB symbol combination is a symbol BB winning combination, that is, a combination of “7” symbol, “7” symbol, and “7” symbol.

  Below the game panel 30, an operation unit 70 is provided that bulges forward of the slot machine 10 from the game panel 30 and is provided with various operation means. Thus, the operability of various operation means is improved by the operation unit 70 bulging forward.

  The start lever 71 which is one of the operation means is provided on the left side of the front surface 70 a of the operation unit 70. The start lever 71 is a lever that is pushed by the hand when the player starts the game, and automatically returns to the original position after the hand is released. When the start lever 71 is operated while a medal is inserted, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R start to rotate all at once.

  On the right side of the start lever 71 on the front surface 70a of the operation unit 70, button-like stop switches 72, 73, 74 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 42L, 42M, 42R are provided. Yes. Each of the stop switches 72, 73, 74 is arranged directly below the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R corresponding to the reels 42L, 42M, 42R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 72 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 42L is stopped. When the middle stop switch 73 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 42M is stopped and the right stop switch 74 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 42R is stopped. Each of the stop switches 72, 73, 74 can be stopped when a predetermined time elapses after the left reel 42L starts rotating, and is stopped by lighting a lamp (not shown) during such a state. It is notified that the operation is possible, and is turned off when the rotation stops.

  On the right side of the operation unit 70, a medal insertion slot 75 for inserting a medal as an investment value is provided so as to protrude upward from the upper surface 70 b of the operation unit 70. The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 75 are guided to either the storage passage 81 or the discharge passage 82 by the selector 84 as passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. That is, the selector 84 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid 83, which is set to the discharge path 82 side when the medal path switching solenoid 83 is not excited, and switched to the storage path 81 side when excited. The medal guided to the storage passage 81 is guided to the hopper device 91 housed in the housing 11. The medal guided to the storage passage 81 is detected by the inserted medal detection sensor 84b described later. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 82 is guided to the medal tray 18 from the medal discharge port 17 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  A hopper device 91 as a payout means for giving a medal to a player is composed of a storage tank 92 for storing the medal and a payout device 93 for paying out the medal to the player. The payout device 93 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge the medal to the opening 94 provided in the central right portion of the discharge passage 82 and to the medal tray 18 through the discharge passage 82. To come out. Further, a reserve tank 95 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 91 in order to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals in the storage tank 92. A guide plate 96 for discharging medals from the storage tank 92 to the reserve tank 95 is provided inside the storage tank 92 of the hopper device 91. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 96 is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 95.

  A button-like return switch 76 is provided to the right of the stop switches 72 to 74 on the front surface 70 a of the operation unit 70. The return switch 76 is a switch that is pressed when a medal inserted into the medal slot 75 is jammed in the selector 84. When this switch is pressed, the selector 84 is mechanically operated to operate the selector 84. The medals packed in 84 are returned from the medal discharge port 17.

  On the left side of the upper surface 70b of the operation unit 70, there is provided a button-shaped max insertion switch 77 for inserting three credited virtual medals as investment values at a time. Note that the max insertion switch 77 has a built-in lamp as a light emitting member (not shown) in order to urge that the maximum number of medals that can be inserted per game (three) has not been reached. The lamp is lit in a situation where the switch operation of the max insertion switch 77 is valid to prompt the operation of the switch 77. However, when no credited virtual medal exists or three medals have already been inserted. Turns off under circumstances. Here, instead of the above-described lighting, the player may make it easier to understand the prompt for medal insertion by blinking.

  A button-like settlement switch 80 is provided on the left side of the start lever 71 on the front surface 70 a of the operation unit 70. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function for storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) and winning medals as virtual medals. The virtual medal is paid out as an actual medal when the settlement switch 80 is pressed while stored and stored. In this case, if paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the checkout switch 80 constitutes a checkout operation means for actually paying out the stored game value.

  It should be noted that the surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for example, 50 medals) and the “credit mode” set to store and memorize the winning medals as virtual medals, the surplus inserted medals, In the case of a slot machine that can be switched to “direct mode” set so that the winning medal at the time of winning is paid out as an actual medal, the settlement switch 80 has a function as a changeover switch for mode switching. May be added. In this case, the settlement switch (changeover switch) 80 is turned on when pressed once, turned off when pressed again, and switched on / off every time a pressing operation is performed. When the settlement switch 80 is on, the credit mode is selected. When the settlement switch 80 is off, the direct mode is selected. If there are virtual medals when the credit mode is switched to the direct mode, the virtual medals corresponding to the virtual medals are paid out as real medals. Thereby, the player can execute the game in a format according to his / her preference by switching between the credit mode and the direct mode. The settlement switch 80 constitutes a switching operation means for switching the input value and game value handling formats.

  Below the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R of the game panel 30, a credit display unit 35 that displays the number of virtual medals stored and stored, and the remaining number of acquired medals that displays the number of remaining medals that can be acquired before the BB game is over. A display unit 36 and an acquired number display unit 37 for displaying the number of medals acquired at the time of winning are provided. Although these display parts 35-37 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute by a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  Here, a procedure for betting medals will be described. If a medal is inserted from the medal slot 75 at the start of the game, a bet is placed.

  That is, when the first medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 75, the first effective line display section 32 is turned on, and the corresponding middle line becomes the effective line, and the second medal is the medal insertion slot. When the number 75 is inserted, the second effective line display section 33 is turned on, and a total of three combination lines including an upper line and a lower line corresponding to the second effective line display section 33 become effective lines, respectively, and the third medal is a medal. When it is inserted into the insertion port 75, the third effective line display unit 34 is further turned on, and a total of five combination lines including a pair of diagonal lines corresponding thereto become effective lines.

  When four or more medals are inserted into the medal slot 75, the surplus medals exceeding three are stored inside the slot machine if the number of virtual medals stored and stored at that time is less than 50. At the same time, the number of virtual medals on the credit display unit 35 is added and displayed. On the other hand, when the number of virtual medals is 50 or reaches 50, the selector 84 switches from the storage passage 81 to the discharge passage 82, and the surplus medals are returned from the medal discharge port 17 to the medal tray 18. Is done. When the stored number is displayed on the credit display section 35, a virtual medal is inserted even when any of the maximum insertion switches 77 is pressed, and a bet is made.

  When the max insertion switch 77 is pressed, three numerical values displayed on the credit display unit 35 are subtracted as three virtual medals are inserted, and all the effective line display units 32 to 34 are turned on. Thus, a total of 5 combination lines become effective lines. In addition, when the virtual medal to be inserted when the maximum insertion switch 77 is pressed is not stored, for example, when the maximum insertion switch 77 is pressed when the display of the credit display unit 35 is 2, for example, All the numerical values in the credit display unit 35 are subtracted to become 0, and a bet is made for the virtual medal that can be inserted.

  On the upper part of the front door 12, there are an upper lamp 13 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that make various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the game state Speaker 14 and an auxiliary display unit 15 for giving various information to the player. In the present embodiment, the auxiliary display unit 15 is configured by a liquid crystal display for the purpose of diversifying display contents and increasing the display effect. However, other displays such as a dot matrix display may be used. Good. The auxiliary display unit 15 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is caused by the main display unit. This is referred to as an auxiliary display unit 15. On the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 15, an upper lamp 13, a speaker 14, and a display control device 111 for driving the auxiliary display unit 15 are provided. The positions and numbers of the upper lamp 13 and the speakers 14 are not limited to those described above.

  A lower plate 16 on which a model name, a character related to a game, and the like are displayed is mounted above the medal tray 18. In addition, an ashtray 19 that can be reversed to the lower side on the front side is provided on the left side of the medal tray 18.

  A power supply box 121 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 91 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 121 includes a power switch 122, a reset switch 123, a setting key insertion hole 124, and the like. The power switch 122 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 131. The reset switch 123 is a switch for resetting an error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 124 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the medal appearance. That is, the hall manager or the like can set the winning probability of the slot machine 10 by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 124 and turning it ON. The reset switch 123 is operated not only to reset the error state but also to change the winning probability of the slot machine 10.

  A main controller 131 is attached to the back plate 11 c of the housing 11 above the reel unit 41. The main control device 131 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that temporarily stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, time counting and synchronization. A main board including a clock circuit and the like used in the case of planning is provided, and the main board is accommodated in a board box as an encapsulating means made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other so as not to be opened by a sealing unit as a sealing means, whereby the substrate box is sealed. In addition, it is good also as a structure which connects a box base and a box cover so that opening is impossible using a key member.

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

  The main control device 131 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 151 as arithmetic processing means. The CPU 151 includes a ROM 152 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 151 and fixed value data, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control program stored in the ROM 152. In addition to the RAM 153 for securing, there are various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and various counters such as a credit counter for counting the number of credits, although not shown. Built in. The ROM 152 and the RAM 153 constitute a main memory as a storage unit, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts in FIG. 14 and thereafter is stored in the ROM 152 described above as a part of the control program.

  An input / output port (not shown) is connected to the CPU 151. A power supply device 161 provided in the power supply box 121 is connected to the CPU 151 via this input / output port. The power supply device 161 includes a power supply unit 161 a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 131, a power failure monitoring circuit 161 b that monitors a power-off state, and the like. In the present embodiment, 5V power is supplied from the power supply unit 161a (see FIG. 10), but this supply power is not limited to 5V.

  The power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 161b is configured to be input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 151. When a power failure signal is input to the NMI terminal, NMI interrupt processing as power failure flag generation processing is immediately executed. The power failure signal is also generated when the power switch 122 of the power box 121 is turned off.

  Such a configuration for power failure is also provided for the RAM 153. That is, the RAM 153 is provided with a backup area 153a in addition to a memory for temporarily storing various data. The backup area 153a stores the stack pointer value and various data when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like (including power shut down by operating the power switch 122; the same applies hereinafter). When the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch 122. The same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before power-off based on the information in the backup area 153a. It is like that. Writing to the backup area 153a is executed when the power is shut off by the power failure process (see FIG. 16), and restoration of each value written to the backup area 153a is executed in the main process (see FIG. 17) when the power is turned on.

  In addition to the power supply device 161, the CPU 151 includes a start lever 71, stop switches 72 to 74, a max insertion switch 77, a settlement switch 80, a selector 84, a reset switch 123, a reel unit 41, a hopper device 91, a setting key insertion hole A setting key detection sensor 124a that detects that the setting key is inserted into the switch 124 and is turned on, an external concentration terminal board 171 that can output information to a hall management device that manages the entire game hall, and the like are connected. In this case, the start lever 71 and the stop switches 72 to 74 are connected via a relay board 165 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) provided on the front door 12. The connection configuration via the relay board 165 will be described in detail later.

  The selector 84, the reel unit 41, and the hopper device 91 can input and output signals. Specifically, regarding the selector 84, a detection signal from an inserted medal detection sensor that detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 75 is input and an excitation signal is output to the medal path switching solenoid 83. With respect to the reel unit 41, a detection signal from a reel index sensor 55 that individually detects the rotation position (origin position) of each reel 42 is input, and each stepping motor 61 for rotating each reel 42L, 42M, 42R. A drive signal is output to (61L, 61M, 61R). As for the hopper device 91, a detection signal from a payout detection sensor that detects medals paid out from the hopper device 91 is input, and a drive signal is output to a payout device 93 that executes payout of medals.

  The display control device 111 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the auxiliary display unit 15, and includes a substrate in which a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving a signal from the main control device 131, the display control device 111 independently drives and controls the upper lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the auxiliary display unit 15. Although not shown in the figure, each of the active line display units 32, 33, 34, the credit display unit 35, the remaining acquired number display unit 36, and the acquired number display unit 37 is also connected to the CPU 151 of the main control device 131. The display is controlled by the CPU 151.

  Here, in this embodiment, a characteristic configuration is provided with respect to power supply to the RAM 153. Therefore, this characteristic configuration and the configuration related thereto will be described based on the block circuit diagram of FIG.

  The start lever 71 and the stop switches 72 to 74 are provided as part of the start operation device 181 and the stop operation devices 191 to 193, respectively. Specifically, each of the devices 181, 191 to 193 is provided with a start operation board 182 on the start operation apparatus 181, and a start detection sensor 71 a for detecting the operation of the start lever 71 is connected to the start operation board 182. ing. In this case, the signal line LN1 that connects the start detection sensor 71a and the start operation board 182 is provided in a non-detachable state. That is, the connection portion of the signal line LN1 to the start detection sensor 71a and the start operation board 182 is fixed by solder or the like without passing through the connector.

  The start detection signal from the start detection sensor 71a is relayed by the start operation board 182, and is output to the relay board 165 via the signal line LN2 that connects the start operation board 182 and the relay board 165. Connectors CN1 and CN2 are provided at both ends of the signal line LN2, and these connectors CN1 and CN2 are attached to a connector CN3 provided on the start operation board 182 and a connector CN4 provided on the relay board 165. That is, the signal line LN2 is detachably attached to the start operation board 182 and the relay board 165.

  Stop operation devices 191 to 193 are provided with stop operation boards 194 to 196, and stop detection sensors 72a to 74a for detecting the operation of stop switches 72 to 74 are connected to the stop operation boards 194 to 196. . In this case, each signal line LN3 that connects between the stop detection sensors 72a to 74a and the stop operation substrates 194 to 196 is provided in a non-detachable state, like the start operation device 181.

  Stop detection signals from the stop detection sensors 72a to 74a are relayed by the stop operation boards 194 to 196, and are sent to the relay board 165 via the signal lines LN4 connecting the stop operation boards 194 to 196 and the relay board 165. Is output. Each signal line LN4 is provided with connectors CN5 and CN6 at both ends, and these connectors CN5 and CN6 are attached to the connectors CN7 provided on the stop operation boards 194 to 196 and the connectors CN8 provided on the relay board 165. It has been. That is, each signal line LN4 is detachably attached to the stop operation boards 194 to 196 and the relay board 165. In FIG. 10, only one stop operation device 191 to 193 is shown, but actually stop operation devices 191 to 193 are provided corresponding to the number of stop switches 72 to 74.

  The relay board 165 is connected to the main control board 131a of the main control device 131 via a harness (concentrated connector) H. Various signals output from the start operation board 182 and the stop operation boards 194 to 196 are input to the main control board 131a via the signal lines constituting the harness H. The harness H is provided with connectors CN9 and CN10 at both ends, and these connectors CN9 and CN10 are attached to a connector CN11 provided on the relay board 165 and a connector CN12 provided on the main control board 131a. That is, the harness H is detachably attached to the relay board 165 and the main control board 131a.

  As described above, the relay board 165 is attached to the back side of the front door 12. In this case, the relay board 165 is attached so as to hide the connectors CN1 to CN8 corresponding to the various signal lines LN2 and LN4 on the back surface of the front door 12. Therefore, this configuration will be described in detail. FIG. 11A is an enlarged rear view showing the periphery of the relay board 165 on the back surface of the front door 12, and FIG. 11B is a rear view showing a state in which the relay board 165 is removed from the state of FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 11A, and FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG.

  The start operating device 181 and the stop operating devices 191 to 193 have housings 183 and 197 to 199, respectively, and the operation boards 182 and 194 to 196 are accommodated in the housings 183 and 197 to 199, respectively. The connector CN3 provided on the start operation board 182 and the connector CN7 provided on the stop operation boards 194 to 196 are housed in housings 183 and 197 to 199, respectively.

  As described above, the start lever 71 of the start operation device 181 and the stop switches 72 to 74 of the stop operation devices 191 to 193 are provided in the operation unit 70 of the front door 12. In this case, the housing 183 of the start operation device 181 and the housings 197 to 199 of the stop operation devices 191 to 193 are in the accommodation space 200 formed by the operation unit 70 on the back surface of the front door 12.

  Specifically, the accommodation space 200 has a depth dimension that can accommodate the housing 183 of the start operation device 181 and the housings 197 to 199 of the stop operation devices 191 to 193. The start operation device 181 and the stop operation devices 191 to 193 are disposed from the back side open portion 201 with respect to the accommodation space 200 and are fixed to the accommodation space 200. At this time, the housing 183 of the start operation device 181 and the housings 197 to 199 of the stop operation devices 191 to 193 are in contact with the back side of the operation unit 70. That is, the start operation device 181 and the respective stop operation devices 191 to 193 can be detached only from the back side open portion 201 in the accommodation space 200.

  In this configuration, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 12, the relay board 165 is provided for the accommodation space 200. Specifically, a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) bosses 202 are integrally formed on the front door 12 so as to extend from the back side of the operation unit 70 to the rear of the slot machine 10. On the other hand, the relay substrate 165 is fixed by screws 203. The relay board 165 has a size in the left-right direction that faces the start operation device 181 and all the stop operation devices 191 to 193. Further, the vertical dimension of the relay substrate 165 is substantially the same as the height dimension of the back-side opening 201 in the accommodation space 200. And the relay board | substrate 165 is attached so that the area | region of the back side of the starting operation apparatus 181 and each stop operation apparatus 191-193 in the back side open | release part 201 may be plugged up. Thus, the start operation device 181 and the stop operation devices 191 to 193 are not exposed on the back surface of the front door 12.

  In addition, although the area | region which is not obstruct | occluded by the relay board | substrate 165 exists in the back side open part 201, the said area | region is comparatively narrow. Therefore, even if a finger or the like is inserted into the accommodation space 200 through the area, the start operation device 181, the stop operation devices 191 to 193, and the signal lines extending from the operation devices 181, 191 to 193 may be touched. , It has become difficult.

  The relay board 165 has a connector CN4 to which the signal line LN2 from the start operation board 182 is connected and the connectors CN8 to which the signal lines LN4 from the stop operation boards 194 to 196 are connected to one plate surface 165a. Is provided. As shown in FIG. 13, the relay board 165 is attached so that the plate surface 165a faces the start operation device 181 and the stop operation devices 191 to 193 (hereinafter, the plate surface 165a is referred to as the front plate surface 165a). Called). That is, the connector CN4 and the connector CN8 are not exposed on the back surface of the front door 12. Further, a connector CN11 to which the harness H is connected is provided on the back side plate surface 165b of the relay substrate 165.

  Due to the above configuration, unless the relay board 165 is removed, the start operation device 181 and the stop operation devices 191 to 193 are not exposed on the back surface of the front door 12, and the connector CN4 and each connector CN8 are also configured. It is not exposed on the back of the front door 12. Therefore, the signal line LN2 and the signal line LN4 cannot be easily removed. However, since the relay board 165 is fixed by the screw 203, the relay board 165 can be removed by removing the screw 203. Therefore, at the time of maintenance of the game hall, as shown in FIG. 11B, the start operation device 181 and the stop operation devices 191 to 193 can be exposed. Further, the connectors CN4 and CN8 provided on the front side plate surface 165a of the relay substrate 165 can be exposed. On the other hand, since the connector CN11 is provided on the back side plate surface 165b of the relay board 165, the harness H can be removed without requiring removal of the relay board 165.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 10, power is sent from the power supply unit 161 a of the power supply device 161 not only to the main control board 131 a but also to the relay board 165. In other words, the power supply unit 161a is provided with the power supply line ELN1 extending toward the main control board 131a and the power supply line ELN2 extending toward the relay board 165. The CPU 151 is operated by power supplied from the power line ELN1, and various processes described later are executed. However, the power supplied from the power line ELN1 is not supplied to the RAM 153.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the power supply line ELN2 has a connector CN13 connected to a connector CN14 provided on the back side plate surface 165b of the relay substrate 165. The power sent to the relay substrate 165 by the power line ELN2 is sent to the RAM 153. Specifically, the harness H connecting the relay board 165 and the main control board 131a includes the power line ELN3. The power supplied from the power line ELN3 is supplied to a VBB terminal which is a backup power supply terminal provided in the CPU 151. Therefore, power from the power supply line ELN2 extending from the power supply device 161 is supplied to the RAM 153, and various data are stored and held in the RAM 153 by the power supply. Note that the power supplied from the power supply device 161 to the relay board 165 via the power supply line ELN2 is supplied to the VBB terminal as described above. This power supply is not a power supply for power supply interruption but a power supply for the slot machine 10. This is the power supplied to the RAM 153 when is in the ON state.

  The power supply device 161 is provided with a backup capacitor 161c. The backup capacitor 161c is connected to the power supply unit 161a of the power supply device 161. When the power of the slot machine 10 is ON, the backup capacitor 161c stores power. The backup capacitor 161c is connected to the power supply line ELN2 described above. Therefore, when the power of the slot machine 10 is OFF, the backup capacitor 161 c is discharged, and the backup power is supplied to the RAM 153. Therefore, even if the power of the slot machine 10 is turned off, the data stored in the RAM 153 is held without being erased while the power is supplied from the backup capacitor 161c. Incidentally, the capacity of the backup capacitor 161c is ensured to be relatively large, and information stored in the RAM 153 before the power is shut off is retained within a predetermined period (for example, 1 day or 2 days).

  With the above configuration, a signal output device that outputs a start detection signal, a stop detection signal, and a medal detection signal from the selector 84 is connected to the main control board 131a, and each signal is output to win a BB prize. It is possible to suppress fraud attempts to generate

  Explaining the fraudulent act, as will be described later, in this slot machine 10, a predetermined number of medals are inserted, and then the start lever 71 is operated, so that the winning combination is lottery and each reel 42L. , 42M, 42R starts to rotate. Then, when the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated, the rotations of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped. Therefore, by replacing the signal output device with the main control board 131a, it is possible to repeatedly play a game without actually inserting medals or operating the start lever 71 and the stop switches 72 to 74. In this case, a winning combination of BB will occur.

  For example, when the cheating is performed after the game hall is closed, the power to the slot machine 10 is turned off in a state where the winning combination of the BB is generated. Since the winning information of the BB role (BB winning flag to be described later) is basically stored in the RAM 153 until a BB winning occurs, the slot machine 10 in which the illegal act was performed at the time of opening the store is in a state where the BB role is won. The game will be started. When a BB prize is generated, a large amount of medals are paid out, which is a great disadvantage for a game hall or the like. Note that whether or not the winning combination of BB has occurred can be determined by the manner of the stop symbol when each reel 42L, 42M, 42R stops. In addition, for example, when the fraudulent act is performed while the game hall is in operation, an act of stopping the combination of symbols that become a BB prize after winning the BB role is performed.

  Furthermore, it is assumed that the above action is intentionally performed in the game hall, not as an illegal act. In other words, by causing the slot machine 10 to win the BB role using the same device as the signal output device when the store is closed, the game of the slot machine 10 starts with the BB role selected as described above. Is done. In this case, the player's attention to the game hole is increased. However, this is unfavorable because it will unjustly irritate.

  The output of the start detection signal and the stop detection signal from the signal output device in such a fraudulent act (an act of unjustly gambling if the game hall is intentionally performed) is performed by connecting the relay board 165 and the main control board 131a. The harness H to be connected is removed, and the harness extending from the signal output device is connected to the connector CN12 on the main control board 131a side to which the connector CN10 of the harness H is connected. Further, the connector CN9 of the harness H is removed from the relay board 165, and the connector CN9 is connected to the signal output device.

  On the other hand, as described above, power to the RAM 153 is supplied via the relay board 165. That is, power is supplied to the RAM 153 via the power supply line ELN3 included in the harness H. Therefore, when the harness H is removed and the signal output device is connected, power is not supplied to the RAM 153. Since the RAM 153 does not function, it becomes impossible for the CPU 151 to perform various processes to be described later, and the above-mentioned fraudulent act cannot be performed. Even if power is supplied to the RAM 153 from the signal output device, the power to the RAM 153 is cut off when the signal output device is disconnected and the harness H is connected. Therefore, the winning information of the BB combination stored in the RAM 153 is erased, and the above-mentioned fraudulent act cannot be performed.

  It is also assumed that the signal output device is replaced with respect to the main control board 131a on the end side of the harness H. That is, the signal line LN2 that connects the start operation board 182 and the relay board 165 and the signal line LN4 that connects the stop operation boards 194 to 196 and the relay board 165 are removed, and instead, the signal output device is connected to the relay board 165. The act of connecting is assumed. Further, the signal line LN1 that connects the start detection sensor 71a and the start operation board 182 and the signal line LN3 that connects each stop detection sensor 72a to 74a and each stop operation board 194 to 196 are removed, and instead, a signal output device. The act of connecting

  On the other hand, as described above, the relay board 165 is attached so that the start operation device 181 and the stop operation devices 191 to 193 are not exposed on the back surface of the front door 12, and further, the front side plate surface of the relay board 165. The connectors CN4 and CN8 are provided at 165a. Therefore, it is difficult to replace the main control board 131a with the signal output device at the end side of the harness H, and the act of changing to the signal output device at the end side is suppressed. be able to.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 151 in the main controller 131 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 151 is broadly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in a cycle of 1.49 msec in the present embodiment), and an NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). For convenience of explanation, the NMI interrupt process and the timer interrupt process will be described first, and then the main process will be described.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the NMI interrupt process. When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure monitoring circuit 161b of the power supply device 161 generates a power failure signal and outputs it to the main controller 131. In the main controller 131 that receives the power failure signal via the NMI terminal, NMI interrupt processing is executed.

  In the NMI interrupt processing, first, in step S101, the data in the used register provided in the CPU 151 is saved in the backup area 153a provided in the RAM 153. Subsequently, in step S102, the power failure flag is set in a power failure flag storage area provided in the RAM 153. Thereafter, the data saved in the backup area 153a of the RAM 153 in step S103 is restored to the use register of the CPU 151 again. With this return processing, the NMI interrupt processing ends. If the power failure flag can be set without destroying the data in the used registers of the CPU 151, the saving and restoring processing to the backup area 153a can be omitted.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing periodically executed by the main control device 131, and a timer interrupt is generated by the CPU 151 of the main control device 131 every 1.49 msec, for example.

  First, in the register saving process shown in step S201, the values of all registers in the CPU 151 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area 153a of the RAM 153. In step S202, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S203, and a power failure process is executed.

  Here, the power failure process will be described with reference to FIG. Since the power failure process is performed immediately after the register saving process in the timer interrupt process, other interrupt processes can be executed without interruption. Therefore, the process at the time of power failure is not executed by interrupting each process, for example, during the output process of various commands, or during the process of reading the switch state (ON / OFF), and is executed at such timing. It is no longer necessary to create a power failure processing program that also takes into account This simplifies the processing program for power failure processing and reduces the program capacity. This also applies to a processing program for power recovery processing described later.

  In step S301, it is determined whether command output has been completed. If the output is not finished, this process is finished, the process returns to the timer interrupt process, and the command output is finished. In this way, it is determined whether or not command output is completed at the initial stage of power failure processing, and when output is incomplete, priority is given to output processing, and power failure processing is executed after unit command output processing is completed. By doing so, it is not necessary to construct a power failure processing program that takes into account that the power failure processing is executed during the output of the command. As a result, the power failure processing program can be simplified and the ROM 152 can be reduced in capacity.

  If step S301 is YES, that is, if the command output has been completed, the process proceeds to step S302, and the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 151 is stored in the backup area 153a in the RAM 153. Thereafter, in step S303, a RAM determination value, which will be described later, is cleared as a stop process, and the output state of the output port in the input / output port is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. In step S304, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 153a. The RAM determination value is specifically a 2's complement of the checksum at the work area address of the RAM 153. By saving the RAM determination value in the backup area 153a, the checksum of the RAM 153 becomes zero. By setting the checksum of the RAM 153 to 0, subsequent RAM access is prohibited in step S305. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed. In consideration of, for example, the case where the power failure flag is set erroneously due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state is restored, so that writing to the RAM 153 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. If the power outage signal is continuously output, the infinite loop is entered. Incidentally, although detailed description is omitted, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output even under an infinite loop, and when the power failure signal is not output, the processing shifts to a main process described later.

  The power supply unit 161a of the power supply device 161 holds the output of the stabilization voltage (5 volts) used as the drive voltage for the control system for a time sufficient to execute the above-described NMI interrupt processing and power failure processing. It is comprised so that. In the present embodiment, the drive voltage is continuously output for 30 msec.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S202, various processes after step S204 are performed.

  That is, in step S204, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S205, an interrupt end declaration process is performed to enable the next timer interrupt to be set for the CPU 151 itself. In step S206, in order to rotate the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, a stepping motor control process for driving the stepping motors 61L to 61R, which are the respective rotary drive motors, is performed. In step S207, the state of various switches connected to the input / output port is read, and sensor monitoring processing is performed to monitor whether the read result is normal. In step S208, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S209, a counter process for outputting the bet number of medals and the result of counting the number of payouts to the external concentration terminal board 171 is performed.

  In step S210, command output processing for outputting various commands to the display control device 111 is performed. In step S211, segment data setting processing for setting segment data to be displayed on the credit display unit 35, the remaining acquired number display unit 36, and the acquired number display unit 37 is performed. In step S212, segment data set processing in the segment data setting processing is supplied to the display units 35 to 37, and segment data display processing for displaying corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like is performed. In step S213, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port is performed. In step S214, the value of each register saved in the backup area 153a in the previous step S201 is restored to the corresponding register in the CPU 151. Thereafter, in step S215, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a main process in the main controller 131 that is executed after the power is turned on. The main process is executed when the power is turned on by recovery from a power failure or by turning on the power switch 122.

  First, in step S401, as initialization processing, the value of the stack pointer is set in the CPU 151, and an interrupt mode that permits interrupt processing is set. Thereafter, various settings for the register group in the CPU 151, the I / O device, and the like are set. And so on.

  When these initialization processes are completed, in step S402, whether or not the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 124 and is turned ON, more specifically, whether or not the ON signal is input from the setting key detection sensor 124a. Determine. If the setting key has been turned ON, the process proceeds to step S403, and all data stored in the RAM 153 is cleared as a forced RAM clear process. In subsequent step S404, a winning probability setting process is performed.

  Here, the winning probability setting process will be described with reference to FIG. The slot machine 10 is prepared in advance with six stages of winning probabilities from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6”, and the winning probability setting process sets which winning probability is used to execute the internal processing. It is a process to do.

  In step S501, it is determined whether or not the setting key is inserted and the ON operation is performed. If the ON operation is not performed, the process is terminated as it is. If it is ON, the next timer interrupt is permitted in step S502. Thereafter, the current set value is read in step S503, and the current set value is displayed on the credit display unit 35 in step S504. However, in the process immediately after the setting key is inserted and turned ON, the data in the RAM 153 is cleared by the previous forced RAM clear process, so the set value displayed on the credit display unit 35 is “1”. is there.

  In step S505, it is determined whether or not the start lever 71 has been operated. If the start lever 71 has not been operated, setting update processing shown in steps S506 to S507 is performed. In step S506, it is determined whether or not the reset switch 123 has been operated. If the reset switch 123 is not operated, the process directly returns to step S504. If the reset switch 123 is operated, the set value is updated by 1 in step S507, and then the process returns to step S504. That is, in the setting update process, every time the reset switch 123 is operated, the setting value is updated by 1, and the updated setting value is displayed on the credit display unit 35. When the reset switch 123 is operated when the set value is “6”, the set value is updated to “1”.

  If the start lever 71 is operated in step S505, it is determined in step S508 whether the setting key is continuously turned on. If the ON operation of the setting key is continued, the process waits as it is, and if the ON operation is ended, the next timer interruption is prohibited in step S509. Thereafter, the set value is stored in step S510, data other than the set value stored in the RAM 153 is cleared in step S511, and this process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the main process, after performing the winning probability setting process in step S404, a normal process for performing main control relating to the game is executed in step S405.

  On the other hand, when the setting key is not inserted in step S402, power recovery processing shown in step S406 and subsequent steps is performed. The power recovery process is a process for returning the state of the slot machine 10 to the state before the power is shut off. Therefore, in the power recovery process, it is necessary to first check whether the data in the RAM 153 is normal.

  Therefore, in step S406, it is determined whether or not the set value is normal. Specifically, when the set value is any one of 1 to 6, it is determined to be normal, and when it is 0 or 7 or more, it is determined to be abnormal. If the set value is normal, it is confirmed in step S407 whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, it is further confirmed in step S408 whether or not the RAM determination value is normal. Specifically, the value of the checksum in the RAM 153 is checked to check whether the value is normal, that is, whether the value of the checksum including the RAM determination value is 0. If the checksum value including the RAM determination value is 0, it is determined that the data in the RAM 153 is normal.

  If it is determined in step S408 that the RAM determination value is normal, the process proceeds to step S409, the stack pointer value stored in the backup area 153a is written to the stack pointer of the CPU 151, and the stack state is set before the power is shut off. Return to the state. Next, in step S <b> 410, a power recovery command that tells execution of power recovery processing is output to the display control device 111. Thereafter, in step S411, the game state is stopped and automatic settlement setting storage processing is performed, and in step S412, various devices such as the start operation device 181 are initialized. After the above processing is completed, the power failure flag is reset in step S413, and the processing returns to the address before the power is shut off. Specifically, the process returns to the timer interrupt process described above, and the watchdog timer clear process (step S204) is executed.

  On the other hand, if any of step S406 to step S408 is NO, that is, the set value is abnormal, the power failure flag that is set when the power is shut off is not set, or the RAM determination value is abnormal, There is a high possibility that the data in the RAM 153 has been destroyed. In such a case, the operation prohibiting process shown in steps S414 to S416 is performed. As the operation prohibition process, first, the next timer interrupt process is prohibited in step S414. In step S415, all the output ports in the input / output port are cleared, so that all actuators connected to the input / output port are turned off. To control. Thereafter, in step S416, an error notification process for notifying the hole manager or the like of the occurrence of an error is performed. This operation prohibition state is maintained until the above-described winning probability setting process is performed.

  Next, normal processing for performing main control relating to the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not a medal is bet. If a medal is bet, it is determined in step S602 whether the start lever 71 has been operated. If both step S601 and step S602 are YES, the lottery process in step S603, the reel control process in step S604, the medal payout process in step S605, and the bonus game process in step S606 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S601. On the other hand, if no medal is bet in step S601 or the start lever 71 is not operated in step S602, the process returns to step S601.

  Next, the lottery process of step S603 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S701, a lottery table for determining success / failure is selected based on the current setting state of the slot machine 10, the number of bets placed, and the like. Here, the setting state of the slot machine 10 is any one of “setting 1” to “setting 6”. When “setting 1”, the lottery table having the lowest BB winning probability is selected, and when “setting 6” is set. The lottery table having the highest BB winning probability is selected. The number of medals to bet is any one of 1 to 3, and a lottery table is selected such that the winning probability of winning combination increases as the number of bets increases. For example, the winning probability of a winning combination when three bets are higher than the winning probability of winning when a single bet is three times. Here, the lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 21 is a lottery table selected when three bets are placed under the normal state of “Setting 1”. In the lottery table, the same number of index values IV as the number of winning combinations is set. That is, under the normal state, five types of winnings of replay, cherry, bell, watermelon, and BB can occur (see FIG. 8), so five index values IV of 1 to 5 are set. Each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning combination, and a point value PV is set. In each lottery table in the slot machine 10, the point value PV corresponding to the BB combination is set larger as the lottery table has a higher setting value, and the point value PV is set larger as the bet number is larger.

  In step S702, the index value IV is set to 1, and in the subsequent step S703, a determination value DV used for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined is set. In the determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the first determination value setting process, the random value latched by the random number counter when the start lever 71 is operated is set as the current determination value DV, and this random value is a point corresponding to 1 which is the current index value IV. The value PV is added to obtain a new determination value DV. Here, the random number counter will be briefly described. In the slot machine 10, random numbers from 0 to 65535 are generated using two 8-bit shift registers. Each shift register is updated one by one periodically (for example, every 100 ns), and a value obtained by switching the upper and lower bits of each shift register is input to the CPU 151 and the start lever 71 is operated (that is, the start operation device 181). The input value is latched as a random value. This is a device for making the random value used in the initial determination value setting process irregular. For example, a value obtained by randomly replacing the bits of each shift register is latched as a random value. Also good.

  Thereafter, in step S704, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is correct. In the winning / no-going determination of the combination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If the determination value DV exceeds 65535, the winning combination flag corresponding to the index value IV at that time is provided in the RAM 153 in step S705. Set in the corresponding winning flag storage area. Incidentally, when the winning flag is a small role winning flag or a replay winning flag, these winning flags are reset (cleared) at the end of the game in which the corresponding winning flag is set. On the other hand, when the winning flag is the BB winning flag, the BB winning flag is reset (cleared) on the condition that the combination of the BB symbols is established on the active line. That is, the BB winning flag may be valid for a plurality of games. In addition, in the success / failure determination of the winning combination after the next game carrying over the BB winning flag, the determination of whether or not the small combination or replay is made is performed, but the determination of whether or not the BB is related is not performed.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S704, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, 1 is added to the index value IV in step S706, and in the subsequent step S707, it is determined whether or not there is a role corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a role to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a winning combination to be judged, the process returns to step S703 and the winning judgment is continued. At this time, in step S703, a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used to determine whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV. In step S704, the winning combination determination is performed based on the determination value DV. Incidentally, when the lottery table shown in FIG. 21 is selected, the BB winning probability is about 1/300. On the other hand, the replay and small role winning probabilities are set higher than the BB winning probability, the replay winning probability is about 1 / 7.3, the bell winning probability is about 1 / 7.0, and the cherry and watermelon winning probabilities The probability is 1/128.

  After setting the winning flag in step S705 or if it is determined in step S707 that there is no winning combination, a slip table for setting a reel stop control (stop table) is set in step S708. Perform table setting processing. Here, the slip table is a table in which it is determined how much the reel is slid (rotated) and stopped after the stop switches 72 to 74 are pressed. In other words, the slip table is a symbol that reaches the base point position (on the lower line in this embodiment) when the stop switches 72 to 74 are pressed, and a stop symbol that actually stops at the base point position. This is a stop data group with a defined relationship.

  Since this embodiment has a feature in the data structure related to the sliding table, this point will be described.

  In the slot machine 10, when the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated, when the reaching symbol is stopped as it is, when the corresponding reel is stopped after sliding for one symbol, it is stopped after sliding for two symbols. In this case, five patterns are prepared as a reel stop mode, in the case of stopping after sliding for three symbols, and for stopping after sliding for four symbols. This closely matches the timing at which the player operates the stop switches 72 to 74 and the symbol arrangement (hereinafter referred to as “stop appearance”) that stops in a visible range from each display window 32L, 32M, 32R. It is a device for associating. That is, by stopping the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R until the specified time (190 msec) has elapsed from the timing at which the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated, it is as if the stop outcome has been determined by the player's operation. It is possible to make a player have a good impression. In addition, by making it possible to slide up to 4 symbols, it becomes possible to stop combinations of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery on the active line as much as possible within the specified time. .

  There are five types of stop data related to such a stop mode (no slip, one frame slip, two frames slip, three frames slip, four frames slip), five types for the middle reel 42M, and five types for the right reel 42R. is necessary. In this case, if the stop data related to each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is allocated in units of bits, 3 bits of stop data are required for each reel 42L, 42M, 42R, and cannot be stored in one byte.

  In this regard, in the present embodiment, since five types of stop data are required, the compressed data is created assuming that the stop data is collectively a hexadecimal number. That is, the stop data is configured as “(data of the left reel 42L) × 36 + (data of the middle reel 42M) × 6 + (data of the right reel 42R)”. In this case, the maximum number of stop data that can be prepared for each reel 42L, 42M, and 42R is six, and there are 6 × 6 × 6 = 216 combination patterns for the stop data as a whole. The maximum value that can be expressed is 256 or less. As a result, the stop data for all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R can be stored in one byte even though there are five types of stop data for each reel 42L, 42M, and 42R. Each reel 42L, 42M, 42R has 21 symbols, so one slide table can be composed of 21 bytes, and the storage capacity of the main controller 131 can be reduced. It becomes. Incidentally, in this embodiment, approximately 60 types of 21-byte sliding tables are stored in the ROM 152 in advance.

  Further, in the slot machine 10 that stores each piece of stop data as compressed data, a predetermined decompression process is performed when each piece of stop data is used. Specifically, the compressed data corresponding to the symbol number of the reaching symbol is divided by “36” (= 6 × 6), and the obtained quotient is grasped as stop data of the left reel 42L. Further, the remainder obtained by the division is divided by “6”, and the obtained quotient is grasped as stop data for the middle reel 42M, and the remainder is grasped as stop data for the right reel 42R.

  Through the processing described above, the CPU 151 can grasp the stop data of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R as decompressed data. The stop data for all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R may be configured so as to be accommodated in one byte. For example, the stop data may be combined into a quintic number to create compressed data. . As a condition for stopping data to fall within 1 byte, a value obtained by multiplying the maximum number that can be prepared as stop data for each reel 42L, 42M, 42R may be 256 or less. Therefore, the maximum number of stop data that can be prepared for each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is not necessarily the same. For example, even when 6 types of stop data can be prepared for the left reel 42L, 8 types for the middle reel 42M, and 4 types of stop data for the right reel 42R, the combination pattern of the entire stop data is 6 × 8 × 4 = 192. Since the maximum value is 256 or less that can be expressed in 1 byte, stop data for all reels 42L, 42M, and 42R can be stored in 1 byte. Incidentally, in such a case, the compressed data is “(data of the right reel 42R) × 48 + (data of the middle reel 42M) × 6 + (data of the left reel 42L)”, and the decompression process corresponds to the symbol number of the reaching symbol. The quotient obtained by dividing the compressed data to be divided by “48” is used as stop data for the right reel 42R, and the quotient obtained by dividing the remainder obtained by dividing by “6” is the stop for the middle reel 42M. The remaining data is grasped as stop data of the left reel 42L.

  FIG. 22 is an example of a sliding table that is set when the watermelon symbol is stopped on the active line. The symbol having the number of slips of 0 is a symbol that actually stops on the lower line. For example, if the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the “bell” symbol which is the seventh symbol of the left reel 42L has reached the lower line, the left reel 42L stops without slipping and becomes the ninth symbol. The “watermelon” symbol stops on the upper line. In addition, a symbol whose number is not zero means that the reel slides by the number of symbols described. For example, when the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the “replay” symbol which is the eighth symbol of the left reel 42L has reached the lower line, the left reel 42L slides by one symbol and becomes the ninth symbol. The “watermelon” symbol stops on the lower line. That is, if a stop switch is pressed when a symbol with a number of non-slip numbers reaches the lower line, the corresponding reel slides until a symbol with a zero slip number reaches the lower line. Stop. Thus, in the sliding table, the number of slips when the stop switches 72 to 74 are pressed at the timing when the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R reach the lower line is set for each symbol number. Yes. For example, stop data with a left slip number of 2, a middle slip number of 0, and a right slip number of 3 for symbol number 0 is set as 1-byte compressed data. One compressed data is obtained from the compressed data for each symbol number, that is, 21-byte compressed data. The table is configured.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the slip table setting process, first, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the BB winning flag is set. If the BB winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S802, and the first winning number uniquely corresponding to the winning flag is set in the winning number storage area of the RAM 153. The winning number is a number used to set the slip table. When the first winning number is set, the winning flag is not set or only one winning flag is set. Means. In the subsequent step S803, a sliding table uniquely determined from the value of the first winning number is set in the sliding table storage area of the RAM 153, and this process ends. At this time, in the slot machine 10, the symbol corresponding to the winning flag of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R is medium so that the symbol corresponding to the winning flag of the left reel 42L stops at either the upper line or the lower line. Set the slide table set to stop on the line. If the winning flag is not set, a slip table in which no winning mode is established is set.

  The slip table shown in FIG. 22 is a slip table that is set based on the first winning number when the watermelon winning flag is set. In other words, it can be said that this is the sliding table that is set first when the watermelon winning flag is set. In such a sliding table, for example, when the middle stop switch 73 is pressed while the “cherry” symbol, which is the fourth symbol of the middle reel 42M, has reached the lower line, the middle reel 42M stops without slipping, The “Watermelon” symbol, which is the fifth symbol, stops on the middle line. Also, when the middle stop switch 73 is pressed while the “watermelon” symbol, which is the fifth symbol of the middle reel 42M, has reached the lower line, the middle reel 42M slides by three symbols and becomes the eighth symbol. The “reach” symbol stops on the lower line, and the “watermelon” symbol, the ninth symbol, stops on the middle line. The same applies to the right reel 42R. For example, when the right stop switch 74 is pressed while the “watermelon” symbol, which is the fourth symbol of the right reel 42R, has reached the lower line, the right reel 42R has three symbols. The “reach” symbol as the 7th symbol stops on the lower line, and the “watermelon” symbol as the 8th symbol stops on the middle line. As described above, the “watermelon” symbol is set to stop on the middle line for the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R.

  However, the left reel 42L is set so that the “watermelon” symbol stops on either the upper line or the lower line. That is, if the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the 7th “bell” symbol is on the lower line, the 9th “watermelon” symbol stops on the upper line and the 8th “replay” If the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the symbol or the number 9 “watermelon” symbol reaches the lower line, the number 9 “watermelon” symbol stops on the lower line. This is a device for diversifying the stop output in consideration of the fact that the stop switches 72 to 74 are generally operated to stop the rotation in the order of the left reel 42L → the middle reel 42M → the right reel 42R. .

  Even when the sliding table is set for the first time, depending on the timing when the stop switch is pressed, the “watermelon” symbol may not stop on the effective line, and so-called missing may occur. This is because the range that can be slid is pre-determined within 190 msec (maximum of 4 symbols) from the timing of pressing the stop switch, and then reaches the lower line from the “watermelon” symbol that has reached the lower line. This is because a section is set in which the interval to the “watermelon” symbol is 5 symbols or more. For example, in the case of the middle reel 42M, from the “Watermelon” symbol of No. 5 to the “Watermelon” symbol of No. 9 is only 3 symbols separated, from the “Watermelon” symbol of No. 9 to the “Watermelon” symbol of No. 5 Are separated by 16 symbols. For this reason, for example, if the middle stop switch 73 is pressed when the 11th “replay” symbol of the middle reel 42M reaches the lower line, even if the middle reel 42M is slid by four symbols, the “watermelon” "The symbol cannot be stopped on the active line."

  On the other hand, the “bell” symbol and the “replay” symbol are arranged on the lower line so that the distance between the symbol that reaches first and the symbol of the same type that reaches next is 4 symbols or less. Each reel 42L, 42M, 42R can be stopped after sliding up to a maximum of 4 symbols from the timing at which each stop switch 72, 73, 74 is operated. , 73 and 74 are operated at any timing, if the bell winning flag or the replay winning flag is set, the combination of the “bell” symbol and the combination of the “replay” symbol are stopped on the active line. Can be made.

  Returning to the description of the slip table setting process, if it is determined in step S801 that the BB winning flag is set, it is further determined in step S804 whether another winning flag is set. If no other winning flag is set, it means that only the BB winning flag is set. Therefore, the processing in steps S802 to S803 described above is performed, and this processing is terminated. On the other hand, when another winning flag is set, it means that the player has won a small role or replay with the BB winning flag carried over. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S805, and the second winning number uniquely corresponding to the set winning flag is set in the winning number storage area of the RAM 153. When the second winning number is set, it means that the BB winning flag and the small role winning flag or the replay winning flag are set. In the subsequent step S806, a sliding table uniquely determined from the value of the second winning number is set in the sliding table storage area of the RAM 153, and this process is terminated.

  At this time, the slot machine 10 sets a sliding table set so that a symbol corresponding to at least one of the BB winning flag and the other winning flag stops on any one of the active lines. More specifically, when the other winning flag is a re-game winning flag, a sliding table is set so that the “replay” symbol has priority over the “7” symbol and stops on the active line. On the other hand, when the other winning flag is the small role winning flag, the “7” symbol is preferentially stopped on the active line, and the “7” symbol cannot be stopped on the active line. A sliding table is set in which the symbol corresponding to the winning flag is set to stop on the active line. Further, when the other winning flag is a bell winning flag which is a small role winning flag, in addition to the above-described setting, both the “7” symbol and the “bell” symbol can be stopped on the active line. In this case, a sliding table set so that both the “7” symbol and the “bell” symbol stop on the active line is set.

  Returning to the description of the lottery process, after the slip table setting process is completed, it is determined in step S709 whether or not a continuous effect is being performed on the auxiliary display unit 15. If the continuous effect is not performed, the process proceeds to step S710, and the continuous effect setting process is performed. Here, the continuous effect is a predetermined display effect over a plurality of games (two games in this embodiment) from the rotation start stage of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R in the auxiliary display unit 15, and the BB winning flag is set. If it is, the BB win is suggested after all reels 42L, 42M, 42R of the final game are stopped, and if not set, the BB is not won after all reels 42L, 42M, 42R are stopped. In the continuous effect setting process, first, a continuous effect lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform a continuous effect based on the random number latched by the random number counter when the start lever 71 is operated. In the consecutive performance lottery, the winning probability varies depending on the presence or absence of the BB winning flag. The winning probability when the BB winning flag is set is about 1/5, and the winning probability when the BB winning flag is not set is set to 1. In this case, it is about 1/100. That is, the winning probability of the continuous effect lottery is set higher than the BB winning probability regardless of whether or not the BB is won, and the continuous effect lottery is performed regardless of whether or not the small role and replay are won. This is a contrivance to prevent the normal game from becoming monotonous. Then, if the lottery is out of the continuous production lottery, the processing is terminated as it is, and if the lottery is won, a continuous performance command is set and the processing is terminated. The continuous effect command is a command output to the display control device 111, and the display control device 111 starts display control of the auxiliary display unit 15 to start the continuous effect by inputting the command. In addition, when a continuous effect is being performed on the auxiliary display unit 15, a continuous effect end process for setting an end command is performed in step S711, and then this process ends. The end command is a command output to the display control device 111. The display control device 111 recognizes whether or not BB winning is suggested by inputting the command, and the display corresponding to the recognized result. Display control of the auxiliary display unit 15 is performed so that the continuous production ends as a result.

  Next, the reel control processing in step S604 will be described based on the flowchart in FIG.

  In the reel control process, first, in step S901, a rotation start process for starting rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is performed. In the rotation start process, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, and after performing a wait process that waits until the time elapses. The rotation of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is started. For this reason, even if the player bets a medal and operates the start lever 71, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R may not immediately start rotating. In the subsequent step S902, whether or not any of the stop switches 72 to 74 is pressed to generate a reel stop command, more specifically, whether or not a stop detection signal from the stop operating device 191 is input. If the stop detection signal is not input, the process waits until the stop detection signal is input. However, in this embodiment, the period from the start of rotation of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R to the constant speed rotation at a predetermined speed is set as an invalid period, and the stop switches 72˜ Even if 74 is pressed, the stop detection signal from the stop operation device 191 is invalidated. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, a period from when each reel 42L, 42M, 42R starts to rotate until 0.5 seconds elapses is set as an invalid period.

  If any of the stop switches 72 to 74 is pressed in step S902 and a stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S903, and whether or not the current stop command is the third stop command, that is, only one reel is selected. It is determined whether or not the stop switch is pressed while rotating. If the current stop command is not the third stop command, the slip table first change process is performed in step S904.

  Here, the slip table first change process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the first change process of the slip table, it is determined in step S1001 whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command, that is, whether or not the stop switch is pressed when all the reels are rotating. If it is the first stop command, the first stop change process shown in steps S1002 to S1005 is performed. In the first stop change process, it is confirmed which stop switch is operated in step S1002, and in step S1003, it is determined whether the left stop switch 72 is operated. When the left stop switch 72 is operated, this process is terminated without changing the sliding table. This is because the slip table is set on the assumption that the left stop switch 72 is operated first in the previous slip table setting process (see FIG. 23). On the other hand, when a stop switch other than the left stop switch 72 is operated, it means that the stop switch is operated in an order different from the assumed order. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1004, and the winning number set in the winning number storage area of the RAM 153 is confirmed. In the subsequent step S1005, the slip table set in the slip table storage area of the RAM 153 is changed to the slipping table for irregular pressing corresponding to the winning number and the operated stop switch, and this processing is ended. In other words, it can be said that the first stop change process is a process of changing the sliding table based on the type of the winning flag that has been set and the operated stop switch.

  If it is determined in step S1001 that the current stop command is not the first stop command, the stop switch is pressed when the stop command is the second stop command, that is, one reel is stopped. Means that In such a case, the second stop change process shown in steps S1006 to S1009 is performed. In the second stop change process, first, in step S1006, the stop switch operated at the time of the first stop command and the stop switch operated at the time of the second stop command, that is, the operation order of the stop switches are confirmed. In subsequent step S1007, it is confirmed what number of symbols has reached the lower line at the timing when the stop detection signal corresponding to the stop switch operated at the time of the second stop command is input. In the following step S1008, it is confirmed whether or not the reaching symbol reaching the lower line is a changed symbol that is uniquely derived from the currently set slip table. If the symbol number of the reaching symbol and the symbol number of the changed symbol coincide with each other, the process proceeds to step S1009 to change the slip table set in the slip table storage area of the RAM 153 to the slip table for line change and finish this processing. . Further, when the symbol number of the reaching symbol and the symbol number of the changed symbol do not match, this processing is terminated as it is. In other words, it can be said that the second stop change process is a process of changing the slide table based on the type of winning flag derived from the slide table and the stop switch operation timing (reel stop start position).

  Here, the first stop change process and the second stop change process will be described taking the case where the watermelon winning flag is set as an example. When the watermelon winning flag is set, in the slip table setting process, the “watermelon” symbol of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R is set so that the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 42L stops at either the upper line or the lower line. Is set to a sliding table (see FIG. 22) set to stop on the middle line.

  When the first stop command is not the left stop switch 72 but the middle stop switch 73, for example, when the middle stop switch 73 is operated at the timing when the “watermelon” symbol of No. 9 reaches the lower line, In the sliding table shown in FIG. 22, the 11th “replay” symbol is stopped on the lower line instead of the 9th “watermelon” symbol. That is, the “watermelon” symbol does not stop on the effective line even though the middle stop switch 73 is operated at a timing at which the “watermelon” symbol can be stopped on the effective line. In the first stop change process, the 9th “watermelon” symbol on the lower line is changed to a sliding table that can stop in order to avoid such a problem. More specifically, as with the slide table set in the slide table setting process, the slide table in which the “watermelon” symbol of the middle reel 42M stops on any of the effective lines (in the present embodiment, on the middle line or the lower line). Is prepared in advance, and when the middle stop switch 73 is operated, the slide table is changed. The same applies when the first stop command is the right stop switch 74.

  In addition, when the right stop switch 74 is operated as the second stop command in a situation where the “watermelon” symbol is stopped on the upper line of the left reel 42L, the upper line or the lower line is used to establish a watermelon prize. It is necessary to stop the right reel 42R so that the "watermelon" symbol stops above. On the other hand, since the slide table shown in FIG. 22 is a slide table that stops the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 42R on the middle line, the “watermelon” symbol cannot be stopped on the upper line and the lower line. Accordingly, in the second stop change process, the arrival symbol reaching the lower line is confirmed, and the “watermelon” symbol is changed to a smooth table that can stop on either the upper line or the lower line. For example, when the right stop switch 74 is operated at the timing when the No. 8 “Watermelon” symbol reaches the middle line, the “Watermelon” symbol cannot be stopped on the upper line, so the No. 8 on the lower line. Change to the "slide table" to stop the "watermelon" design.

  Returning to the explanation of the reel control process, after the first change process of the slip table is performed, or when the current stop command is the third stop command, the reaching pattern that has reached the lower line in step S905. Confirm the symbol number of. In step S906, the amount of slip corresponding to the reaching symbol is calculated from the slip table set in the slip table storage area of the RAM 153, and the symbol number of the stop symbol to be actually stopped on the lower line is determined in step S907. In step S908, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. If they are equal, a reel stop process for stopping the reel is performed in step S909. In step S910, it is determined whether or not all the reels are stopped. If all the reels are not stopped, the slip table second change process is performed in step S911.

  Here, the second change process of the slip table will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the sliding table second change process, the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped on the lower line of the currently stopped reel is confirmed in step S1101. In step S1102, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the stopped symbol matches the symbol number of the changed symbol that is uniquely derived from the currently set slip table. If they do not match, the process is terminated without changing the sliding table. If they match, the process proceeds to step S1103, the slide table set in the slide table storage area of the RAM 153 is changed to a line change slide table, and this process ends. Then, after the slip table second change process is performed, the process returns to step S902 because there is a rotating reel. In other words, the slip table second changing process can be said to be a process of changing the slip table based on the type of winning flag derived from the slip table and the stop position of the reel.

  To explain a specific example, when the replay winning flag is set, in the slip table setting process, the “replay” symbol of the left reel 42L stops at either the upper line or the lower line, and the middle reel 42M and the right A sliding table set so that the “replay” symbol of the reel 42R stops on the middle line is set. For this reason, for example, when the “replay” symbol of the left reel 42L stops on the upper line, in the second change process of the slide table, it is changed to a slide table in which a re-game winning is established on the upper line or the lower right line. . Also, in the second change process of the slip table after stopping the two reels, it is confirmed on which active line the two winning symbols are stopped, and if the winning flag is set, all If the winning flag is not set so that the winning symbol combination can be established when the reels are stopped, the sliding table is changed so that the winning symbol combination is not established when all the reels are stopped.

  Further, in the second change process of the sliding table, the sliding table is changed not only when changing the effective line for establishing the winning, but also when changing the combination of winning symbols to be established. That is, when the BB winning flag and the small role winning flag are set, it is determined whether or not the “7” symbol is stopped on the active line, and when the “7” symbol is not stopped. The sliding table is changed so that a winning corresponding to the small role winning flag can be established.

  When the BB winning flag is not carried over, the second change process of the slip table performed after stopping the first reel and the second stop change process performed before stopping the second reel ( The sliding table first changing process) is the same as the process of changing the effective line for establishing a prize from the middle line. Therefore, the slot machine 10 is configured to perform only one process according to the type of the winning flag. Specifically, the second change process of the slip table is performed when a winning flag that does not cause a miss such as a bell winning is set, and when a winning flag that can cause a miss such as a watermelon winning is set. 2 Stop change processing is performed. This is a contrivance for reducing the chance of missing while reducing the processing load on the main control device 131.

  Returning to the description of the reel control process, if all the reels are stopped in step S910, the process proceeds to step S912, a payout determination process is performed, and this process ends. The payout determination process is a process of setting a payout number of medals as one of the conditions that a combination of winning symbols is arranged on an active line. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the small role winning is established on the active line. When the small role winning is not established on the active line, the small role winning flag is reset and the expected payout amount of the RAM 153 is stored. Set 0 in the area. When the small role winning is established on the active line, it is determined whether or not the small role winning is a combination of symbols corresponding to the small role winning flag, and when they do not match, an error is displayed by the upper lamp 13 or the like. At the same time, 0 is set in the payout number storage area. If they match, the small combination winning flag is reset, and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination is set in the payout planned number storage area of the RAM 153. Further, when the re-game winning is established on the active line, the re-game winning flag is reset and 0 is set in the planned payout number storage area, and the re-game process enabling the re-game is performed. In the re-game process, the number of bets in the game is confirmed, and the same number of bets as the confirmation result is set again. Therefore, when a re-game winning is established, the player can play the next game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals.

  Next, the medal payout process in step S605 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the medal payout process, first, it is determined whether or not the payout number counted by the payout number counter in step S1201 matches the payout number stored in the payout number storage area. If the number of payouts does not match the planned payout number, it is determined in step S1202 whether the count value of the credit counter has reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50). If the upper limit has not been reached, 1 is added to each of the count value of the credit counter and the number of payouts in steps S1203 and S1205. Thereafter, in step S1206, display unit change processing is performed in which the credit display unit 35 and the acquired number display unit 37 are each incremented by one.

  On the other hand, when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit in step S1202, the medal payout rotating plate is driven in step S1204 to pay the medal from the hopper device 91 to the medal tray 18 through the medal discharge port 17. put out. In subsequent step S1205, 1 is added to the number of payouts according to the medal detection signal of the payout detection sensor attached to the hopper device 91. After that, in step S1206, a display unit changing process for adding 1 to the number of acquired number display unit 37 is performed. After performing a display part change process in step S1206, it returns to step S1201 again. If the number of payouts and the number of planned payouts match in step S1201, it is determined in step S1207 whether or not the current gaming state is a bonus game. If it is not a bonus game, the process proceeds to step S1209, and after the payout end process is performed, this process ends. In the payout end process, the payout number storage area and the payout counter value are reset to zero. Note that the value of the acquired number display section 37 is reset when a medal is bet to start the next game. If the current gaming state is a bonus game, the payout number is subtracted from a count value of a remaining acquisition number counter (to be described later) in step S1208, and the number of remaining acquisition number display unit 36 is subtracted. . Thereafter, a payout end process is performed in step S1209, and this process is ended. Note that the process of subtracting the number of remaining acquisition number display part 36 may be performed in the display part changing process in step S1206.

  Next, the bonus game process of step S606 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  Prior to the description of the bonus game process, the bonus game will be described. The BB game is composed of a plurality of RB games. The RB game is composed of 12 JAC games. A JAC game is a game that has a very high probability that a combination of JAC symbols is aligned on an active line, that is, a probability that a JAC winning will be established. When a JAC winning is established in the RB game, the maximum number (15 in this case) of medals is paid out. When the JAC winning is established 8 times, the RB game is ended even before the JAC game is played 12 times. Also, the BB game ends when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (specifically, 400). When the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number during the RB game, not only the BB game but also the RB game is ended. This is a contrivance for suppressing the player's euphoria by giving an upper limit to the number of medals to be paid out during the BB game, and ensuring the soundness of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, a combination of symbols to be transferred to the RB game is not set, and the structure is set to shift to the RB game immediately after the shift to the BB game and immediately after the RB game ends. Therefore, it can be said that the BB game is a game that continuously shifts to the RB game until a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  In the bonus game process, first, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a bonus game. When it is not during the bonus game, bonus symbol determination processing shown in steps S1302 to S1305 is performed.

  In this bonus symbol determination process, it is first determined in step S1302 whether or not the BB winning flag is set. If it is not set, this process is terminated. When the BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1303, where it is determined whether or not the combination of BB symbols has been stopped on the current effective line. On the other hand, when the combination of BB symbols is stopped on the current effective line, BB start processing is performed in step S1304. In the BB start process, the BB winning flag is reset and the BB setting flag is set to be a BB game which is a kind of bonus game. In addition, 400 is set in the remaining acquisition number counter for counting the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the BB game, and a process of displaying 400 on the remaining acquisition number display unit 36 is performed. Incidentally, whether or not the current gaming state is a bonus game is determined based on whether or not the BB setting flag is set. In subsequent step S1305, RB start processing is performed, and then this processing is terminated. In the RB start process, 8 is set in the remaining JAC winning counter for counting the number of possible JAC winnings, and 12 is set in the remaining JAC game counter for counting the remaining number of JAC games.

  If it is determined in step S1301 that the gaming state is a bonus game, the process advances to step S1306 to determine whether the combination of JAC symbols has stopped on the active line. When the combination of JAC symbols stops on the active line, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining JAC winning counter in step S1307. After that, or when the combination of JAC symbols does not stop on the active line in step S1306, one JAC game has been consumed. Therefore, in step S1308, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining JAC game counter. In step S1309, it is determined whether any of the remaining JAC winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter has become zero. If any of them is 0, that is, if the JAC winning is established 8 times or the JAC game is digested 12 times, it means that the RB game end condition is established, so in step S1310 the remaining JAC winning a prize. RB end processing is performed to reset the counter and the remaining JAC game counter values. In a succeeding step S1311, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining acquisition number counter is zero. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB game has not reached the predetermined number and the BB game end condition is not satisfied, and thus the process proceeds to step S1312, and the RB start described above is started. After performing the processing, the present processing is terminated.

  If neither the remaining JAC winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter is 0 in step S1309, that is, if the JAC winning is not yet established 8 times and the JAC game is not consumed 12 times, step S1309 is executed. In S1313, it is confirmed whether the count value of the remaining acquisition number counter is 0 or not. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB game has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition for the BB game is not satisfied. On the other hand, when the count value of the remaining acquisition number counter is 0, it means that the BB game end condition is satisfied, and therefore, the special game state end process shown in steps S1314 to S1315 is performed. In the special game state end process, first, in step S1314, the above-described RB end process is performed. Thereafter, in step S1315, a BB end process for appropriately resetting a BB setting flag, various counters, and the like or performing an ending process is performed, and this process ends. In addition, even when the count value of the remaining acquisition number counter is 0 in step S1311, it means that the BB game end condition is satisfied. To do.

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

  The relay board 165 that relays the start detection signal from the start operation device 181 and the stop detection signals from the stop operation devices 191 to 193 relays the power from the power supply device 161 to the RAM 153. Further, a harness H is provided between the relay board 165 and the main control board 131a so as to connect them, and each signal line of the start detection signal and the stop detection signal relayed by the harness H on the relay board 165 is provided. And the power supply line ELN3 of the power source relayed by the relay board 165 are collectively connected to the relay board 165 and the main control board 131a. Accordingly, when the harness H is removed in order to output an illegal signal from the signal output device to the main control device 131, the power is not supplied to the RAM 153.

  In particular, in the configuration of the present embodiment, the relay board 165 is provided such that one plate surface 165a faces the back surface of the front door 12, and the signal line LN2 from the starting operation device 181 is provided on the front plate surface 165a. Are provided, and connectors CN8, CN8, and CN8 to which signal lines LN4, LN4, and LN4 from the stop operation devices 191 to 194 are connected are provided. That is, even if the signal lines LN2 and LN4 on the end side of the signal path from the relay board 165 are disconnected with respect to the main control device 131 and the signal output device is connected instead, it cannot be easily performed. ing. Therefore, it is considered that a person trying to perform an illegal act using the signal output device replaces the signal output device with respect to the easily removable harness H. When the harness H is removed, the power is not supplied to the RAM 153 as described above. .

  With the above configuration, even if a signal output device is connected and the winning information (BB winning flag) or BB gaming status information (BB setting flag) of the BB role is stored in the RAM 153, the signal output device is removed and the normal signal When switching to the line, the supply of power to the RAM 153 is stopped, and the stored winning information of the BB combination and BB gaming state information are erased. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the act of connecting the signal output device and illegally making a transition to the BB game or making a transition to the BB game. Particularly, since the power supply line ELN3 for supplying power to the RAM 153 is removed when the signal output device is connected, even if a signal output device capable of supplying power is used, an action based on the signal output device can be suppressed. it can.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of signals (start detection signal and stop detection signal) among signals necessary for variable display of symbols on the reel unit 41 are relayed by the relay board 165, and these signals are relayed. The signal lines are combined as a harness H. Further, all the signal lines LN2 and LN4 on the input side of these signals are connected to the front side plate surface 165a of the relay substrate 165. Therefore, even if each of the signal lines LN2 and LN4 is removed and a signal output device is connected instead, it is necessary to replace the signal lines with respect to a plurality of signal lines, which is difficult. Therefore, it is considered that a person trying to perform an illegal act using the signal output device replaces the signal output device with respect to the easily removable harness H. When the harness H is removed, the power is not supplied to the RAM 153 as described above. .

  The relay substrate 165 is provided so as to close the back side open portion 201 in the accommodation space 200 formed by the operation unit 70. As a result, the relay substrate 165 conceals the rear side end portions (the connection side end portions of the signal lines LN2 and LN4) of the start operation device 181 and the stop operation devices 191 to 193, and therefore the signal lines LN2 and LN4 are connected to the start operation device 181. Even if the signal output device is attached instead of being removed from the stop operation devices 191 to 193, it cannot be easily performed. In addition, as described above, the connectors CN4 and CN8, which are the connection points of the signal lines LN2 and LN4 on the relay board 165, are provided on the front side plate surface 165a of the relay board 165, so the signal lines LN2 and LN2 from the relay board 165 are provided. LN4 cannot be removed easily. Therefore, it is considered that a person who tries to perform an illegal act using the signal output device replaces the signal output device with respect to the easily removable harness H. When the harness H is removed, the power is supplied to the RAM 153 as described above. Disappear.

  Further, since the connectors CN4 and CN8 provided on the front side plate surface 165a of the relay board 165 are accommodated in the accommodating space 200 on the back surface of the front door 12, the connectors CN4 and CN8 are connected even if the front door 12 is opened. There is no exposure. Therefore, it becomes difficult to remove the signal lines LN2 and LN4 at the time of fraud using the signal output device, and the person who intends to perform the fraudulent action replaces the signal output device with respect to the harness H that is easy to remove. it is conceivable that. When the harness H is removed, the power is not supplied to the RAM 153 as described above.

  From the above, by attaching the relay board 165 so as to block the back side open part 201 of the accommodation space 200, a person who intends to perform an illegal act using the signal output device will remove the harness H. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the act of connecting the signal output device and illegally making a transition to the BB game or making a transition to the BB game. The operation unit 70 is provided so as to protrude to the front of the slot machine 10 in order to improve the operability of the start lever 71 and the stop switches 72 to 74. The operation space 70 is provided so as to protrude forward of the slot machine 10 as described above, whereby the accommodation space 200 is formed. That is, in the present embodiment, the above effect can be obtained while effectively using the configuration of the operation unit 70.

  The relay substrate 165 was detachably attached to the front door 12. The signal lines LN2 and LN4 were connected to the relay substrate 165 via connectors CN2 and CN6, respectively. As a result, in a configuration in which the signal lines LN2 and LN4 cannot be easily removed at the time of fraud using the signal output device, the relay board 165 is detached from the front door 12 during maintenance or the like, and each connector CN2 , CN6 can be removed from the relay board 165 to easily remove the signal lines LN2, LN4.

  The harness H was connected to the back side plate surface 165b of the relay substrate 165 by the connector CN9. Thus, in the configuration in which the signal lines LN2 and LN4 cannot be easily detached at the time of fraud using the signal output device, the harness H from the relay board 165 is easily removed at the time of maintenance or the like. be able to. Further, with this configuration, it is considered that a person who intends to perform an illegal act using the signal output device replaces the signal output device with respect to the harness H that is easy to remove. When removed, the power is not supplied to the RAM 153 as described above.

  The power from the backup capacitor 161c is also supplied through the power line ELN3 of the harness H. As a result, the signal output device is connected to the main control device 131 in a state where the power of the slot machine 10 is cut off, and the winning information (BB winning flag) of the BB role and the BB gaming state information (BB setting flag) are stored in the RAM 153. Even when the signal output device is removed and the harness H is connected, the stored winning combination information and BB gaming state information of the BB combination are deleted. Therefore, this act can be suppressed.

(Second Embodiment)
In the present embodiment, the configuration relating to the supply of power to the RAM 153 is different from that of the first embodiment. Therefore, the configuration according to the following will be described in detail. In the following description, differences from the first embodiment will be described, and description of the same configuration will be basically omitted. FIG. 29 is a block circuit diagram in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 29, as in the first embodiment, a main control device 131, a power supply device 161, a relay board 165, and a start operation device 181 are provided. The start operation board 182 of the start operation device 181 is connected to the relay board 165 via the signal line LN2, and the relay board 165 passes through the harness H1 having the same configuration as the harness H in the first embodiment. Are connected to the main control board 131a of the main controller 131. A power supply line ELN1 extending from the power supply device 161 is connected to the main control board 131a, and power is supplied to the CPU 151 of the main control board 131a via the power supply line ELN1.

  However, in the present embodiment, the configuration of the stop operation device is different from that of the first embodiment. The stop operation device 205 will be described with reference to the cross-sectional view of FIG. The stop operation device 205 includes a stop operation board 206, and a plurality (three in this embodiment) of stop switches 72 to 74 (stop detection sensors 72a to 74a) are connected to this one stop operation board 206. Has been. That is, a plurality of stop switches 72 to 74 are provided for one stop operation device 205.

  The stop operation board 206 is fixed to a boss 207 provided on the back surface of the operation unit 70 by screws 208. The stop operation board 206 has a predetermined left-right dimension, and is provided so as to face all the stop switches 72 to 74. Further, the space between each of the stop switches 72 to 74 and the stop operation board 206 is relatively narrow. Therefore, the stop switches 72 to 74 are not exposed on the back surface of the front door 12.

  A plurality of connectors CN15, CN16, CN17 are provided on one plate surface 206a of the stop operation board 206 so as to correspond to the respective stop switches 72-74. Signal lines LN5, LN6, and LN7 from the corresponding stop detection sensors 72a to 74a are connected to the connectors CN15 to CN17, respectively. In this case, connectors CN18, CN19 and CN20 are provided on the signal lines LN5 to LN7, and these connectors CN18 to CN20 are connected to the connectors CN15 to CN17 of the stop operation board 206, respectively. Therefore, the signal lines LN5 to LN7 are detachable from the stop operation board 206.

  The plate surface 206a provided with the connectors CN15 to CN17 on the stop operation board 206 faces the respective stop switches 72 to 74 (hereinafter, the plate surface 206a is referred to as the front plate surface 206a). Therefore, the connectors CN15 to CN17 are hidden on the back surface of the front door 12.

  Further, a connector CN21 is provided on the back side plate surface 206b of the stop operation board 206, and a connector CN22 of the harness H2 is connected to the connector CN21. 29, the other connector CN23 is connected to the connector CN24 provided on the relay board 165. As shown in FIG. That is, the stop operation board 206 is connected to the relay board 165 via the harness H2, and the stop detection signal input from the stop detection sensors 72a to 74a to the stop operation board 206 is output to the relay board 165 via the harness H2. Is done. The stop detection signal is output to the main control board 131a via the harness H1.

  In the above configuration, the stop switches 72 to 74 are not exposed on the back surface of the front door 12 unless the stop operation board 206 is removed, and the connectors CN15 to CN17 are not exposed on the back surface of the front door 12. Therefore, the signal lines LN5 to LN7 cannot be easily removed. However, since the stop operation board 206 is fixed by screws 208, the stop operation board 206 can be removed by removing the screws 208. Therefore, during maintenance of the game hall, the connectors CN15 to CN17 provided on the back side of the stop switches 72 to 74 and the front side plate surface 206a of the stop operation board 206 can be exposed. On the other hand, since the connector CN21 is provided on the back side plate surface 206b of the stop operation board 206, the harness H2 can be removed without requiring the stop operation board 206 to be removed.

  In the present embodiment, the power supply line ELN4 extending from the power supply device 161 is not connected to the relay board 165 but is connected to the stop operation board 206. That is, the connector CN25 is provided on the back side plate surface 206b of the stop operation board 206, and the connector CN26 of the power supply line ELN4 is connected to the connector CN25. Therefore, the power from the power supply device 161 is sent to the stop operation board 206. The harness H2 and the harness H1 are provided with a power supply line ELN5 and a power supply line ELN3, respectively. Further, the supply power from the power supply line ELN3 is supplied to a VBB terminal which is a backup power supply terminal provided in the CPU 151. Therefore, power from the power supply line ELN4 extending from the power supply device 161 is supplied to the RAM 153, and various data are stored and held in the RAM 153 by the power supply. Note that the power supplied from the power supply device 161 to the stop operation board 206 via the power supply line ELN4 is supplied to the VBB terminal as described above. This is the power supplied to the RAM 153 when the power is on.

  In the present embodiment, a backup capacitor 209 is provided on the stop operation board 206. A power supply line ELN4 is connected to the backup capacitor 209, and the power is stored in the backup capacitor 209 when the power of the slot machine 10 is ON. The backup capacitor 209 is connected to the power supply line ELN5. Therefore, when the power of the slot machine 10 is OFF, the backup capacitor 209 is discharged, and the backup power is supplied to the RAM 153. Therefore, even if the power of the slot machine 10 is turned off, the data stored in the RAM 153 is held without being erased while the power is supplied from the backup capacitor 209.

  According to the second embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

  The power to the RAM 153 from the power supply device 161 is relayed by the stop operation board 206 that relays the stop detection signals from the stop detection sensors 72a to 74a. In addition, a harness H2 is provided between the stop operation board 206 and the relay board 165 so as to connect both, and each signal line of the stop detection signal relayed on the stop operation board 206 by the harness H2, and the stop operation board The power supply line ELN5 relayed at 206 is connected to the stop operation board 206 and the relay board 165 together. Furthermore, a harness H1 is provided between the relay board 165 and the main control board 131a so as to connect the two, and each signal line of the start detection signal and the stop detection signal relayed by the relay board 165 by the harness H1. And the power supply line ELN3 of the power source relayed by the relay board 165 are collectively connected to the relay board 165 and the main control board 131a. Accordingly, when any of the harnesses H1 and H2 is removed in order to output an illegal signal from the signal output device to the main control device 131, power is not supplied to the RAM 153.

  In particular, in the configuration according to the present embodiment, the stop operation board 206 is provided such that one plate surface 206a faces the back surface of the front door 12, and the front side plate surface 206a is provided with stop detection sensors 72a to 74a. Connectors CN15, CN16, CN17 to which the respective signal lines LN5, LN6, LN7 are connected are provided. That is, even if the signal lines LN5, LN6, and LN7 on the end side of the stop operation board 206 are removed from the main control device 131 as a reference and the signal output device is connected instead, it cannot be easily performed. ing. Therefore, it is considered that a person who intends to perform an illegal act using the signal output device replaces the signal output device with respect to the easily removable harnesses H1 and H2, and when one of the harnesses H1 and H2 is removed, as described above. Power is not supplied to the RAM 153.

  With the above configuration, even if a signal output device is connected and the winning information (BB winning flag) or BB gaming status information (BB setting flag) of the BB role is stored in the RAM 153, the signal output device is removed and the normal signal When switching to the line, the supply of power to the RAM 153 is stopped, and the stored winning information of the BB combination and BB gaming state information are erased. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the act of connecting the signal output device and illegally making a transition to the BB game or making a transition to the BB game. In particular, since any one of the power supply lines ELN3 and ELN5 for supplying power to the RAM 153 is removed when the signal output device is connected, even if a signal output device capable of supplying power is used, an action based on it Can be suppressed.

  The stop operation board 206 was provided so as to face all the stop switches 72 to 74. Further, the distance between each of the stop switches 72 to 74 and the stop operation board 206 is made relatively narrow. Thereby, the stop operation board 206 conceals the rear side end portions (connection side end portions of the signal lines LN5, LN6, and LN7) of the stop switches 72 to 74, so that the signal lines LN5, LN6, and LN7 are connected to the stop switches 72 to 72. Even if it tries to attach a signal output device instead of removing from 74, it cannot do easily. In addition, as described above, since the connectors CN15, CN16, and CN17, which are connection locations of the signal lines LN5, LN6, and LN7, are provided on the front plate surface 206a of the stop operation board 206, the stop operation board 206 is provided. The signal lines LN5, LN6, and LN7 from 206 cannot be easily removed. Therefore, it is considered that a person who intends to perform an illegal act using the signal output device replaces the signal output device with respect to the harnesses H1 and H2 that are easy to remove. As a result, power is not supplied to the RAM 153.

  Further, the connectors CN15, CN16, CN17 provided on the front side plate surface 206a of the stop operation board 206 are not exposed on the back surface of the front door 12. Therefore, it becomes difficult to remove the signal lines LN5, LN6, and LN7 at the time of fraud using the signal output device. It is thought that it will be replaced. Then, when any of the harnesses H1 and H2 is removed, the power is not supplied to the RAM 153 as described above.

  The stop operation board 206 was detachably attached to the front door 12. The signal lines LN5, LN6, and LN7 were connected to the stop operation board 206 via connectors CN18, CN19, and CN20, respectively. Thereby, in the configuration in which the signal lines LN5, LN6, and LN7 cannot be easily removed at the time of fraud using the signal output device, the stop operation board 206 is removed from the front door 12 at the time of maintenance, etc. By removing the connectors CN18, CN19, CN20 from the stop operation board 206, the signal lines LN5, LN6, LN7 can be easily removed.

  The harness H2 was connected to the back side plate surface 206b of the stop operation board 206 by the connector CN22. As a result, in the configuration in which the signal lines LN5, LN6, and LN7 cannot be easily removed at the time of fraud using the signal output device, the harness H2 is removed from the stop operation board 206 during maintenance. It can be done easily. Moreover, it is thought that the person who intends to perform an illegal act using the signal output device performs the replacement of the signal output device with respect to the harness H2 (or the harness H1) that is easy to remove by adopting the configuration. When the harness H2 (or the harness H1) is removed from the operation board 206, the power is not supplied to the RAM 153 as described above.

  The power from the backup capacitor 209 is also supplied via the power lines ELN3 and ELN5 of the harnesses H1 and H2. As a result, the signal output device is connected to the main control device 131 in a state where the power of the slot machine 10 is cut off, and the winning information (BB winning flag) and the BB gaming status information (BB setting flag) of the BB role are stored in the RAM 153. Even when the signal output device is removed and the harnesses H1 and H2 are connected, the stored winning combination information and BB gaming state information are deleted. Therefore, this act can be suppressed.

(Third embodiment)
In the present embodiment, the configuration relating to the supply of power to the RAM 153 is different from those in the above embodiments. Therefore, the configuration will be described in detail below. In the following description, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and description of the same configuration will be basically omitted. FIG. 30 is a block circuit diagram in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the present embodiment, a main control device 131, a power supply device 161, a relay board 165, a start operation device 181 and a stop operation device 191 are provided as in the first embodiment. Yes. A start lever 71 is connected to the start operation board 181a of the start operation device 181, and the signal line LN1 connecting the start operation board 181a and the start lever 71 is fixed by solder or the like and is provided in a non-detachable state. ing. The start operation board 181a is connected to the relay board 165 via a signal line LN2, and the signal line LN2 is detachably attached via connectors CN1 and CN2.

  Stop switches 72 to 74 are connected to the stop operation boards 194 to 196 of the stop operation devices 191 to 193, and the signal line LN3 connecting the stop operation boards 194 to 196 and the stop switches 72 to 74 is made of solder or the like. It is fixed and provided in a non-detachable state. The stop operation boards 194 to 196 are connected to the relay board 165 via a signal line LN4, and the signal line LN4 is detachably attached via connectors CN5 and CN6.

  Similar to the first embodiment, the relay board 165 is attached so that the start operating device 181 and the stop operating devices 191 to 193 are not exposed on the back surface of the front door 12. Further, on the front side plate surface 165a of the relay substrate 165, a connector CN4 to which the connector CN2 of the signal line LN2 is connected and a connector CN8 to which the connector CN6 of the signal line LN4 is connected are provided. Therefore, unless the relay substrate 165 is removed, it is difficult to touch the signal lines LN1 and LN3, and the signal lines LN2 and LN4 cannot be easily removed.

  Further, the relay board 165 is connected to the main control board 131a of the main control device 131 via the harness H, and the harness H is detachably attached via the connectors CN9 and CN10. Here, the connector CN10 of the harness H is connected to a connector CN12 (corresponding to an input means) of the main control board 131a. Further, the power supply unit 161a of the power supply device 161 is connected to the main control board 131a of the main control device 131 via the power supply line ELN1, and power is supplied to the CPU 151 of the main control board 131a via the power supply line ELN1. . However, the power supplied to the CPU 151 is not supplied to the RAM 153.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the harness H is provided with a connection confirmation signal line LLN1 instead of the power supply line. Therefore, the main control board 131a and the relay board 165 are connected by the connection confirmation signal line LLN1 for transmitting the connection information signal. In this case, the connection information signal is transmitted from the relay board 165 to the main control board 131a via the connection confirmation signal line LLN1. Specifically, the connection confirmation signal line LLN1 is grounded in the relay substrate 165, and a ground potential (L level) is transmitted as a connection confirmation signal. Here, the connection information signal is also referred to as a connection confirmation signal for confirming the connection between the main control board 131a and the relay board 165.

  The power supplied from the power supply device 161 via the power line ELN1 is branched in the main control board 131a, and is supplied via the backup power generation circuit 211 and the switching circuit 212 mounted on the main control board 131a. It is supplied to the VBB terminal which is a terminal for backup power source of the CPU 151. The switching circuit 212 includes a MOSFET 212a and a pull-up resistor 212b. The MOSFET 212a is of a type in which current flows between the source and drain when the input voltage of the gate terminal is at L level, and no current flows between the source and drain when it is at H level. The gate terminal of the MOSFET 212a is connected to the backup power generation circuit 211 via the pull-up resistor 212b and to the connection confirmation signal line LLN1 of the harness H.

  With the above configuration, a signal output device that outputs a start detection signal, a stop detection signal, and a medal detection signal is connected to the main control board 131a, and a BB prize is generated by outputting each signal. It is possible to suppress cheating.

  That is, in the present embodiment, as described above, a connection confirmation signal is input from the relay board 165 to the main control board 131a via the connection confirmation signal line LLN1 provided in the harness H. Here, since the connection confirmation signal line LLN1 is grounded in the relay board 165, when the signal line LN2 and the harness H are connected, the main control board 131a has an L level as a connection confirmation signal. Entered. As a result, the input voltage at the gate terminal of the MOSFET 212a becomes L level, current flows between the source and drain of the MOSFET 212a, and power is supplied to the VBB terminal. On the other hand, when the harness H is detached from the main control board 131a or the relay board 165, a connection confirmation signal is not input to the main control board 131a. As a result, the input voltage of the gate terminal of the MOSFET 212a becomes H level because the gate terminal is pulled up to the output voltage of the backup power generation circuit 211. Then, no current flows between the source and drain of the MOSFET 212a, and power is not supplied to the VBB terminal.

  That is, when the harness H is removed and the signal output device is connected, the connection confirmation signal is not input to the main control board 131a, and the power supply to the RAM 153 is stopped by the MOSFET 212a. Since the RAM 153 does not function, the CPU 151 cannot perform various processes, and the above-described fraudulent acts cannot be performed. Further, even if a signal for confirming connection is output from the signal output device, the signal for confirming connection is disconnected when the signal output device is disconnected and the harness H is connected. The power is not supplied to the RAM 153. Therefore, the winning information of the BB combination stored in the RAM 153 is erased, and the illegal act cannot be performed.

  It is also assumed that the signal output device is replaced with respect to the main control board 131a on the end side of the harness H. That is, the signal line LN2 that connects the start operation board 182 and the relay board 165 and the signal line LN4 that connects the stop operation boards 194 to 196 and the relay board 165 are removed, and instead, the signal output device is connected to the relay board 165. The act of connecting is assumed. Further, the signal line LN1 that connects the start detection sensor 71a and the start operation board 182 and the signal line LN3 that connects each stop detection sensor 72a to 74a and each stop operation board 194 to 196 are removed, and instead, a signal output device. The act of connecting

  On the other hand, as described above, the relay board 165 is attached so that the start operation device 181 and the stop operation devices 191 to 193 are not exposed on the back surface of the front door 12, and further, the front side plate surface of the relay board 165. The connectors CN4 and CN8 are provided at 165a. Therefore, it is difficult to replace the main control board 131a with the signal output device at the end side of the harness H, and the act of changing to the signal output device at the end side is suppressed. be able to.

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

  The relay board 165 that relays the start detection signal from the start operation device 181 and the stop detection signals from the stop operation devices 191 to 193 relays the connection confirmation signal and transmits the start detection signal and the stop detection signal. A signal line was provided in the harness H. In addition, a connection confirmation signal line LLN1 for transmitting a connection confirmation signal from the relay board 165 is provided in the harness H, and a switching circuit 212 that controls power supply to the RAM 153 according to the connection confirmation signal is provided. Provided. Thereby, in order to connect the signal output device to the main control device 131, when the harness H connecting the relay board 165 and the main control device 131 is removed, a signal for connection confirmation is transmitted accordingly. The power supply to the RAM 153 is stopped by the MOSFET 212a of the switching circuit 212.

  In particular, in the configuration of the present embodiment, the relay board 165 is provided such that one plate surface 165a faces the back surface of the front door 12, and the signal line LN2 from the starting operation device 181 is provided on the front plate surface 165a. Are provided, and connectors CN8, CN8, and CN8 to which signal lines LN4, LN4, and LN4 from the stop operation devices 191 to 194 are connected are provided. That is, even if the signal lines LN2 and LN4 on the end side of the signal path from the relay board 165 are disconnected with respect to the main control device 131 and the signal output device is connected instead, it cannot be easily performed. ing. Therefore, it is considered that a person trying to perform an illegal act using the signal output device replaces the signal output device with respect to the easily removable harness H. When the harness H is removed, the power is not supplied to the RAM 153 as described above. .

  With the above configuration, a signal output device that outputs a start detection signal, a stop detection signal, and a medal detection signal is connected to the main control device 131, and winning information (BB winning flag) and BB gaming state information of the BB role are connected to the RAM 153. Even if the (BB setting flag) is stored, the power supply to the RAM 153 is stopped when the signal output device is removed and replaced with a regular signal line, and the stored winning information and BB gaming status information of the BB role are stored. Erased. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the act of connecting the signal output device to the main control device 131 and illegally making a transition to the BB game or making a transition to the BB game. In particular, when the signal output device is connected, the connection confirmation signal line LLN1 (harness H) for transmitting a connection confirmation signal is removed. For this reason, even if a signal output device capable of outputting a connection confirmation signal is used, power supply to the RAM 153 is stopped when the connection confirmation signal is not transmitted when the signal output device is connected. Therefore, the action based on it can be suppressed.

  The connection confirmation signal line LLN1 is grounded in the relay board 165, and power is supplied to the RAM 153 when the L level is input to the main control board 131a as a connection confirmation signal. By doing so, it is not necessary to provide a circuit for generating a connection confirmation signal on the relay board 165, and the configuration for outputting the connection confirmation signal can be simplified.

  The relay substrate 165 was attached so that the back side end portions (connection side end portions of the signal lines LN2 and LN4) of the start operation device 181 and the stop operation devices 191 to 193 were not exposed on the back side of the front door 12. For this reason, even if it tries to attach a signal output device instead of detaching the signal lines LN2 and LN4 from the start operation device 181 and the stop operation devices 191 to 193, it cannot be performed easily. Further, since the connectors CN4 and CN8, which are the connection points of the signal lines LN2 and LN4 on the relay board 165, are provided on the front side plate surface 165a of the relay board 165, the signal lines LN2 and LN4 can be removed from the relay board 165. It cannot be done easily. Therefore, it is considered that a person who tries to perform an illegal act using the signal output device replaces the signal output device with respect to the easily removable harness H. When the harness H is removed, the power is supplied to the RAM 153 as described above. Disappear. That is, when connecting the signal output device, it is necessary to remove the harness H, and the act of using the signal output device can be suppressed.

  The power supply from the backup power generation circuit 211 is also controlled by the switching circuit 212. As a result, the signal output device is connected to the main control device 131 in a state where the power of the slot machine 10 is cut off, and the winning information (BB winning flag) and the BB gaming status information (BB setting flag) of the BB role are stored in the RAM 153. Even if stored, when the signal output device is removed and the harness H is connected, the stored winning combination information and BB gaming state information of the BB combination are deleted. Therefore, this act can be suppressed.

  The power supplied from the power supply unit 161 a of the power supply device 161 is branched in the main control board 131 a and supplied to the RAM 153 via the backup power generation circuit 211 and the switching circuit 212. Accordingly, it is not necessary to provide a power line (harness) for supplying power to the RAM 153 between the power supply unit 161a and the RAM 153, and the configuration of the power supply system can be simplified. Further, since it is not necessary to provide such a power supply line, the length of the power supply path between the power supply unit 161a and the RAM 153 can be shortened, and electromagnetic noise mixed in the power supply to the RAM 153 is reduced. For this reason, inconveniences such as unintentionally changing information stored in the RAM 153 due to power supply noise can be avoided.

  The backup power generation circuit 211 and the switching circuit 212 are mounted on the main control board 131a. Thereby, the components of the power supply system are collected on the main control board 131a, and the configuration can be simplified.

(Fourth embodiment)
In the present embodiment, the configuration relating to the connection of the signal lines LN2 and LN4 and the power supply line ELN2 in the relay substrate 165 is different from the first embodiment. Therefore, the configuration according to the following will be described in detail. In the following description, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and description of the same configuration will be basically omitted. FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the configuration around the operation unit in the present embodiment, and FIG. 33 is a diagram showing the structure of the connector in the present embodiment. 33, (a) is an exploded perspective view showing the respective connectors in an exploded manner, and (b) is a sectional view taken along line AA in (a).

  As shown in FIG. 32, similar to the first embodiment, the relay board 165 includes a signal line LN2 from the start operation board 182, a signal line LN4 from each stop operation board 194 to 196, and a main control board. The harness H from 131a and the power supply line ELN2 from the power supply unit 161a are connected. The harness H includes a signal line for transmitting the start detection signal and the stop detection signal relayed by the relay board 165 to the main control board 131a, and a power source for supplying the power relayed by the relay board 165 to the RAM 153 of the main control board 131a. Line ELN3 is included.

  The relay board 165 is attached so that the start operation device 181 and the stop operation devices 191 to 193 are not exposed on the back surface of the front door 12. Therefore, unless the relay board 165 is removed, it is difficult to touch the signal lines LN1 and LN3, and the signal lines LN2 and LN4 from the start operating device 181 and the stop operating devices 191 to 193 are difficult. Can not be easily removed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the signal lines LN2 and LN4 are not connected to the front side plate surface 165a of the relay board 165 as in the first embodiment, but the signal lines LN2 and LN4 are connected to the harness H and The power supply line ELN2 is connected to the back side plate surface 165b of the relay substrate 165. More specifically, connectors CN8, CN11, and CN31 are provided on the back side plate surface 165b. A connector CN6 of the signal line LN2 is connected to the connector CN8, and a connector CN9 of the harness H is connected to the connector CN11. Further, the connector CN31 is connected to the connector CN32 of the signal line LN2 and the connector CN33 of the power supply line ELN2.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the connector CN33 is formed with a recess 221 opened to one side, and the connection pins P formed of conductive metal are arranged in a line in the recess 221. ing. Further, the signal line LN2 and the power supply line ELN2 are connected to a terminal T formed of a conductive metal provided in each of the connector CN32 and the connector CN33. Each of the connectors CN32 and CN33 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape by engaging the connectors CN32 and CN33, and can be fitted into the recess 221 of the connector CN31 of the relay board 165 in the engaged state. When they are fitted, the terminals T of the connectors CN32 and CN33 and the connection pins P provided on the connector CN31 come into contact with each other, and the signal line LN2 and the power supply line ELN2 are electrically connected to the relay board 165. .

  Here, the connectors CN32 and CN33 of the signal line LN2 and the power supply line ELN2 have a staircase shape in which the opposite sides are engaged with each other, and specifically have protrusions 222 and 223. When the protrusions 222 and 223 are viewed from the direction of removal when the connectors CN32 and CN33 are fitted to the connector CN31 of the relay board 165, the protrusions 223 of the connector CN33 of the power supply line ELN2 are connected to the signal line LN2. It is formed so as to overlap with the protrusion 222 of the connector CN32. At this time, in order to remove the connector CN32 of the signal line LN2 from the connector CN31 of the relay board 165, it is necessary to remove the connector CN33 of the power supply line ELN2 first or to remove both at the same time. Therefore, in this case, it can be said that the removal of the connector CN32 of the signal line LN2 is regulated by the connector CN33 of the power supply line ELN2.

  With the above configuration, even when the signal lines LN2 and LN4 are connected to the back side plate surface 165b of the relay board 165, the start detection signal, the stop detection signal, and the medal detection signal are output to the main control board 131a. By connecting a signal output device that outputs the signal and outputting each signal, it is possible to suppress an illegal act of trying to generate a BB prize.

  That is, as in the first embodiment, when the harness H is removed and the signal output device is connected, power is not supplied to the RAM 153. Further, in the present embodiment, the removal of the connector CN32 of the signal line LN2 is regulated by the connector CN33 of the power supply line ELN2, and the connector CN32 connecting the signal line LN2 cannot be removed without removing the connection of the power supply line ELN2. . That is, in order to disconnect the signal line LN2 and connect the signal output device, it is necessary to remove the connector CN33 of the power supply line ELN2, and accordingly, power is not supplied to the RAM 153. Further, even if power is supplied from the signal output device, the connector CN15 of the power supply line ELN2 is removed when the signal output device is disconnected and the connector CN32 of the signal line LN2 is connected. Therefore, power is not supplied to the RAM 153. Therefore, even if either the harness H or the signal line LN2 is removed, the winning information of the BB combination stored in the RAM 153 is erased, so that an illegal act cannot be performed.

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

  The relay board 165 that relays the start detection signal from the start operation device 181 and the stop detection signals from the stop operation devices 191 to 193 relays the power from the power supply device 161 to the RAM 153. Further, a harness H is provided between the relay board 165 and the main control board 131a so as to connect them, and each signal line of the start detection signal and the stop detection signal relayed by the harness H on the relay board 165 is provided. And the power supply line ELN3 of the power source relayed by the relay board 165 are collectively connected to the relay board 165 and the main control board 131a. Accordingly, when the harness H is removed in order to output an illegal signal from the signal output device to the main control device 131, the power is not supplied to the RAM 153.

  The relay board 165 was attached so that the start operation device 181 and the stop operation devices 191 to 193 were not exposed on the back surface of the front door 12. For this reason, removal of the signal lines LN1 and LN3 and removal of the signal lines LN2 and LN4 from the start operating device 181 and the stop operating devices 191 to 193 cannot be easily performed.

  Furthermore, in the configuration of the present embodiment, the removal of the connector CN32 of the signal line LN2 is regulated by the connector CN33 of the power supply line ELN2. Therefore, in a state where the connector CN32 of the signal line LN2 and the connector CN33 of the power supply line ELN2 are connected to the connector CN31 of the relay board 165, only the connector CN32 of the signal line LN2 is removed without pulling out the connector CN33 of the power supply line ELN2. I can't pull it out. In other words, if the connector CN32 of the signal line LN2 is pulled out from the connector CN31 of the relay board 165, the connector CN33 of the power supply line ELN2 is always pulled out. Therefore, if the signal line LN2 is removed from the relay board 165 in order to output an illegal signal from the signal output device to the main controller 131, the power is not supplied to the RAM 153.

  With the above configuration, even if a signal output device is connected and the winning information (BB winning flag) or BB gaming status information (BB setting flag) of the BB role is stored in the RAM 153, the signal output device is removed and the normal signal When switching to the line, the supply of power to the RAM 153 is stopped, and the stored winning information of the BB combination and BB gaming state information are erased. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the act of connecting the signal output device and illegally making a transition to the BB game or making a transition to the BB game. In particular, since the power supply line ELN2 or ELN3 for supplying power to the RAM 153 is removed when the signal output device is connected, even if a signal output device capable of supplying power is used, the action based on the signal output device is suppressed. be able to.

  Since the removal of the connector CN32 of the signal line LN2 is restricted by the connector CN33 of the power supply line ELN2, the signal output device can be provided even if the connector CN31 to which the connectors CN32 and CN33 are connected is provided on the back side plate surface 165b of the relay board 165. Demonstrate deterrence against fraudulent acts using. Therefore, even if all the connectors (connectors CN8, CN11, CN31) are provided on the back side plate surface 165b without providing the connectors on the front side plate surface 165a of the relay board 165, the illegal action using the signal output device is suppressed. Can demonstrate power. Since the connectors CN8, CN11, and CN31 are provided only on one plate surface (front plate surface 165a) of the relay substrate 165, the relay substrate 165 can have a relatively simple configuration, and the relay substrate 165 can be relatively configured. It becomes possible to make it cheap.

  Since the protrusion 222 of the connector CN33 of the power supply line ELN2 is configured to overlap the protrusion 223 of the connector CN32 of the signal line LN2, the connector CN33 of the power supply line ELN2 is removed from the connector CN31 of the relay board 165. It can be regulated by the connector CN32. In this case, the power supply line ELN2 and the signal line LN2 are routed as compared with a configuration in which the connector CN31 of the relay board 165 is connected to one connector and the power supply line ELN2 and the signal line LN2 are connected to the single connector. Can be regulated by the connector CN32 of the signal line LN2, while the connector CN33 of the power line ELN2 can be removed.

(Fifth embodiment)
In the present embodiment, the configuration relating to the connection of signal lines on the relay board is different from that of the first embodiment. Therefore, the configuration according to the following will be described in detail. In the following description, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and description of the same configuration will be basically omitted. FIG. 34 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the relay board unit 301 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 35 is a front view showing the configuration of the relay board unit 301.

  The relay board unit 301 includes a relay board 302 and a board cover 303 that covers one plate surface of the relay board 302 (see FIG. 37 for the relay board 302). The relay board unit 301 has a function for collecting signal lines from the start operation device 181 and the stop operation devices 191 to 193 into a harness. Further, the substrate cover 303 has a function of preventing unauthorized connection to a circuit pattern formed on the plate surface of the relay substrate 302. The substrate cover 303 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin such as polycarbonate, and the plate surface covered with the substrate cover 303 is visible without removing the substrate cover 303.

  The relay board unit 301 is provided on the back surface of the front door 12. In addition, the position to arrange | position may be a position (refer FIG. 12) which covers the storage space 200 of the operation part 70 similarly to the said 1st Embodiment, and is a position which does not cover the said storage space 200. There may be. Moreover, you may arrange | position in the side plates 11d and 11e of the housing | casing 11, etc. other than the front door 12, for example.

  The substrate cover 303 has a hooking portion 304 at its upper edge, and is screwed with the hooking portion 304 hooked on the back surface of the front door 12. In this case, the plate surface of the relay substrate 302 that is not covered by the substrate cover 303 faces the back surface of the front door 12.

  The relay substrate 302 is provided with a plurality of connectors 305 on the plate surface covered with the substrate cover 303. In the present embodiment, no connector is provided on the plate surface facing the back surface of the front door 12, but a connector may be provided on the plate surface. Each connector 305 is exposed to the outside of the substrate cover 303 through a connector opening 306 provided in the substrate cover 303. Each connector 305 is connected to a signal line from the start operation device 181 and the stop operation devices 191 to 193, and the harness connector 305a of the connectors 305 is electrically connected to the main controller 131. A harness to do is connected.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the harness does not include a power line for supplying power to main controller 131. That is, even if the harness is removed, the power supply to the main controller 131 is not interrupted. Instead, in the present embodiment, a suppression structure that suppresses the signal line 307 with a connector from the starting operation device 181 from being removed from the relay board unit 301 is provided.

  Therefore, the suppression structure will be described in detail below. FIG. 36 is a perspective view of the relay board unit 301 for explaining the suppression structure, and FIG. 37 is a longitudinal sectional view of the relay board unit 301. 37A and 37B correspond to the cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 35, and FIG. 37C corresponds to the cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG.

  A pedestal 311 is integrally formed on the board cover 303 at a position close to a connector (hereinafter referred to as a board side connector) 305b to which a connector (hereinafter referred to as a signal line side connector) 308 of the signal line with connector 307 is connected. ing. More specifically, the board-side connector 305b is provided close to the peripheral edge of the exposed-side cover surface 303a of the board cover 303, and the pedestal 311 is closer to the peripheral side than the board-side connector 305b. Is provided. The pedestal portion 311 is provided at a position facing one side surface (the upper side surface as viewed in FIG. 35) of the board-side connector 305b and facing one end side of the side surface. By being provided at this position, the pedestal portion 311 and the wiring portion of the signal line with connector 307 are in a shifted positional relationship when viewed in the parallel arrangement direction of the pedestal portion 311 and the board-side connector 305b. .

  The pedestal 311 extends in a direction orthogonal to the exposed side cover surface 303a, and has a prismatic shape. As shown in FIG. 37B, the distal end of the pedestal 311 is located farther from the exposed side cover surface 303a than the base end of the signal line side connector 308 connected to the board side connector 305b. . As shown in FIG. 37A, the pedestal 311 has a groove 312 that is open on the side opposite to the board-side connector 305 b, that is, on the peripheral edge of the board cover 303. The groove 312 is also opened on the end surface 313 on the distal end side of the pedestal 311 (hereinafter, the opened portion is referred to as an opening 314).

  A connector cover 321 is provided for the board-side connector 305b provided with the pedestal 311 close to the board. The connector cover 321 is formed in a rectangular cylindrical shape from a synthetic resin having transparency such as polycarbonate, and the cylindrical hole 322 is also rectangular. In addition, the material which forms the connector cover 321 is not limited to a polycarbonate, You may form with the synthetic resin which does not have transparency.

  The length dimension of the connector cover 321 is larger than the height dimension of the pedestal 311. Further, as shown in FIG. 37B, a stepped portion 323 that protrudes into the cylindrical hole 322 is formed in one opening of the connector cover 321. The step 323 is formed over the entire side of the opening, and the opening in which the step 323 is formed has an opening area slightly narrower than the other opening. However, the opening area is secured so that the signal line side connector 308 can be inserted. That is, the signal line side connector 308 can be passed through the cylindrical hole 322 of the connector cover 321.

  A thin plate-like flange portion 324 that is orthogonal to the cylindrical hole 322 and extends outward is integrally formed at the corner of the connector cover 321 on the side where the step 323 is formed. The distance from the flange portion 324 to the end portion on the other opening side of the connector cover 321 is the same as the height of the pedestal portion 311. The flange portion 324 has a through hole 325 penetrating in the thickness direction on the tip side.

  The connector cover 321 is configured so that the board side connector 305b and the signal line side connector 308 enter the cylindrical hole 322, and the through hole 325 of the flange portion 324 communicates with the opening 314 of the base portion 311. A cover 303 is attached. In this case, the entire end surface of the connector cover 321 opposite to the side where the flange portion 324 is formed is in contact with the exposed side cover surface 303 a of the substrate cover 303. The entire flange portion 324 is in contact with the end surface 313 on the distal end side of the pedestal portion 311.

  When the connector cover 321 is attached to the board cover 303, the signal line with connector 307 is inserted in advance into the tube hole 322. More specifically, before connecting the signal line side connector 308 to the board side connector 305b, the signal line side connector 308 is passed through the cylindrical hole 322, and the signal line side connector 308 in the passed state is connected to the board side connector 305b. Connecting.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (c), the connector cover 321 is integrally formed with a hook portion 326 at the end portion in contact with the exposed side cover surface 303a so as to protrude toward the substrate cover 303 side. The hook portion 326 is on the opposite side of the flange portion 324 with the cylindrical hole 322 interposed therebetween. Corresponding to the hook portion 326, a concave portion 309 a is formed in the opening peripheral portion 309 for the board-side connector 305 b in the board cover 303. The extension portion 327 of the hook portion 326 is placed on the concave portion 309 a, and the tip bending portion 328 of the hook portion 326 is in contact with the non-exposed side cover surface 303 b of the substrate cover 303. As a result, the connector cover 321 is temporarily fixed to the board cover 303. The temporarily fixed state can be easily released by slightly lifting the connector cover 321 with respect to the pedestal 311.

  The connector cover 321 temporarily fixed as described above is permanently fixed to the board cover 303 by being restrained by the pedestal 311 by the restraining band 331. As the restraining band 331, for example, a tie wrap (registered trademark) is used. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36 and the like, the restraining band 331 is formed of a synthetic resin and includes a band portion 332 and an annular portion 333. A large number of teeth 334 are juxtaposed along the longitudinal direction on the distal end side of the band portion 332. Further, as shown in the partial enlarged view of FIG. 37 (b), the pawl piece 335 is integrally formed on the inner peripheral side of the annular portion 333. The pawl piece 335 is formed to allow movement in the insertion direction when the tip of the band portion 332 is inserted into the annular portion 333, but to prevent movement in the extraction direction by hitting the teeth 334. Yes.

  The restraining band 331 has a wide plate-like portion 336, and the plate-like portion 336 is provided with identification characters, for example. A manager of a game hall or the like can recognize whether or not the restraining band 331 is legitimate by visually recognizing the identification character. Note that an IC chip or the like capable of transmitting ID information or the like may be embedded in the plate-like portion 336. In this case, it is possible to grasp whether or not the restraining band 331 is legitimate by reading the ID information with a reader device or the like.

  The band portion 332 of the restraining band 331 is inserted into the groove portion 312 of the pedestal portion 311 from the connector cover 321 side through the through hole 325 and the opening 314 communicated with each other. In this case, when the annular portion 333 is in contact with the plate surface of the flange portion 324, further movement in the insertion direction is restricted. The inserted band portion 332 is pulled out from the open portion side of the groove portion 312, and the leading end of the drawn band portion 332 is inserted into the annular portion 333. As described above, a large number of teeth 334 are formed on the band portion 332, and further, the pawl piece 335 is formed on the annular portion 333. Can not. As a result, the connector cover 321 is restrained with respect to the pedestal 311 and is permanently fixed to the board cover 303. In order to release this permanently fixed state, it is necessary to cut a portion forming an annular region in the band portion 332.

  The connector cover 321 fixed to the board cover 303 as described above prevents the signal line side connector 308 from being removed from the board side connector 305b. That is, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the stepped portion 323 of the connector cover 321 faces the proximal end surface 308 a of the signal line side connector 308. Further, the distance between the stepped portion 323 and the end surface 308a is shorter than the moving distance required when the signal line side connector 308 is detached from the board side connector 305b. Therefore, even if the signal line side connector 308 is to be removed, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 37 (b), the end face 308a on the base end side abuts on the step portion 323 and further moves in the removal direction. Is regulated.

  Next, the fixing operation of the connector cover 321 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the connector cover 321 is fixed, first, as shown in FIG. 38A, the signal line side connector 308 of the signal line with connector 307 inserted through the connector cover 321 is connected to the board side connector 305b. Thereafter, the connector cover 321 is attached to the board cover 303 as shown in FIG. At this time, the connector cover 321 is temporarily fixed to the substrate cover 303 by placing the hook portion 326 on the concave portion 309 a of the substrate cover 303.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 38C, the connector cover 321 and the pedestal 311 are brought into a restrained state by the restraining band 331. At this time, the pedestal 311 is located on the peripheral side of the board cover 303 with respect to the board-side connector 305b, and the groove 312 of the pedestal 311 is opened to the side opposite to the board-side connector 305b. The band portion 332 is easily bent toward the annular portion 333 side. Furthermore, since the pedestal 311 and the wiring portion of the connector-attached signal line 307 are shifted from each other when viewed in the direction in which the pedestal 311 and the board-side connector 305b are arranged side by side, they are inserted into the annular portion 333. The front end of the band portion 332 is not interfered with the wiring portion, and the front end is easily pulled.

  By placing the restraining band 331 in the restrained state as described above, the connector cover 321 cannot be removed from the board cover 303, and the removal of the signal line side connector 308 from the board side connector 305b is restricted. And since the band part 332 of the restraining band 331 cannot be pulled out from the annular part 333, it is necessary to cut the band part 332 in order to release the restrained state, and this work is troublesome. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an act of unintentionally removing the connector-attached signal line 307 from the relay board unit 301.

  Next, the removal work of the connector cover 321 will be described.

  When it is necessary to remove the connector-attached signal line 307 during maintenance or the like, the part forming the annular region in the band portion 332 of the restraining band 331 is cut. As a result, the restraining band 331 can be removed, and the fixed state of the connector cover 321 is released by removing the restraining band 331 as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the connector cover 321 is slightly lifted so that the temporarily fixed state by the hook portion 326 is released, and the connector cover 321 is removed from the board cover 303. As a result, the state shown in FIG. 38A is obtained, and it is possible to perform maintenance by removing the signal line 307 with a connector. In addition, when the maintenance is completed, unauthorized removal of the connector-attached signal line 307 can be suppressed again by performing the fixing operation using the new restraining band 331.

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

  As a restraining structure, a pedestal portion 311, a connector cover 321, and a restraining band 331 are provided, and the connector cover 321 is restrained with respect to the pedestal portion 311 by the restraining band 331. In the state where the connector cover 321 is restrained with respect to the pedestal 311, the removal of the signal line side connector 308 from the board side connector 305 b is restricted. Accordingly, in order to illegally remove the connector-attached signal line 307 from the relay board unit 301, it is necessary to cut the restraining band 331, which is troublesome. Therefore, the act of removing the signal line 307 with a connector illegally can be suppressed. Accordingly, even if the signal line 307 with a connector is disconnected and a signal output device is connected instead, it cannot be easily performed, and illegal acts using the signal output device can be suppressed. It is.

  By simply cutting the restraining band 331, the restrained state of the connector cover 321 with respect to the pedestal portion 311 is released, and the connector cover 321 can be removed without requiring any other destruction or cutting. Accordingly, when releasing the state where the removal of the signal line side connector 308 is suppressed when there is no relation with an illegal act such as maintenance, it is only necessary to cut the restraining band 331. Workability is improved.

  Further, after the maintenance or the like, it is possible to return to the state in which the removal of the signal line side connector 308 is suppressed only by exchanging the restraining band 331. Therefore, the cost is favorable.

(Sixth embodiment)
In the fifth embodiment, the suppression structure that suppresses the signal line 307 with a connector from the start operating device 181 from being removed from the relay board unit 301 is provided. However, in the present embodiment, the connector with the connector is provided. The signal line 307 is provided with a suppression structure that suppresses removal from the start operating device 181. Therefore, the configuration according to the following will be described in detail. In the following description, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and description of the same configuration will be basically omitted. 39A is a perspective view of the starting operation device 181 as viewed from the front side, and FIG. 39B is a perspective view of the starting operation device 181 as viewed from the back side. FIG. 40 is a perspective view of the starting operation device 181 for explaining the suppression structure in the present embodiment, and FIG. 41 is a longitudinal sectional view of the starting operation device 181 for explaining the suppression structure.

  The start operating device 181 has a cylindrical housing 341, and a start lever 71 is provided so as to protrude from the housing 341 to the front side. In addition, a pair of fixing flanges 342 extending outward are formed on the back side of the peripheral surface of the housing 341. These fixing flanges 342 are spaced apart from each other on the upper surface side and the bottom surface side of the housing 341. A start operating device 181 is fixed to the front door 12 via a fixing flange 342.

  A device side connector 343 is provided between the fixing flanges 342 on the bottom surface side of the housing 341, and the signal line side connector 344 of the signal line with connector 307 is connected to the device side connector 343 from below ( (See FIG. 41). A frame portion 345 having a rectangular frame hole 345a extending rearward and penetrating in the vertical direction is integrally formed on the upper surface side of the housing 341.

  A connector cover 351 is attached to the housing 341 having the above configuration, and the connector cover 351 is restrained by the housing 341 by a restraining band 361. The connector cover 351 is formed of a synthetic resin having transparency such as polycarbonate. The material for forming the connector cover 351 is not limited to polycarbonate, and may be formed of a synthetic resin that does not have transparency.

  The connector cover 351 has a bottom plate portion 352 having a width dimension substantially the same as the outer diameter of the housing 341, and a back plate portion 353 provided so as to stand upright from one end of the bottom plate portion 352. The overall shape is L-shaped. A series of slits 354 are formed in the bottom plate portion 352 and the back plate portion 353 so as to pass through the respective center lines in the width direction. The slit 354 is formed from the vicinity of the tip of the bottom plate portion 352 to the vicinity of the tip of the back plate portion 353.

  The width of the slit 354 is smaller than the length of the long side portion of the rectangular signal line connector 344 at least at the bent portion of the bottom plate portion 352 and the back plate portion 353, and the length of the short side portion. It is larger than the dimensions. Therefore, depending on the orientation of the signal line side connector 344 with respect to the slit 354, the signal line side connector 344 can be passed through the slit 354, and the signal line with connector 307 can be inserted into the slit 354.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the bottom plate portion 352 is formed such that its upper surface is curved in accordance with the curved shape of the circumferential surface of the housing 341. Further, the peripheral wall of the slit 354 in the bottom plate portion 352 has a stepped shape in the vertical direction so that the upper surface side of the bottom plate portion 352 is widened at the tip side. The step portion 355 is formed in a U shape along the tip side portion of the slit 354, and the step portion 355 forms a cover region 356 into which the base end side of the signal line side connector 344 enters the slit 354. Has been. The distance from the upper surface of the bottom plate portion 352 to the stepped portion 355, that is, the depth dimension of the cover region 356 is the same as the protruding dimension of the signal line side connector 344. The bottom plate portion 352 is formed with relief grooves 357 for avoiding interference with the fixing flange 342 at both ends in the width direction.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the back plate portion 353 has a height dimension larger than the outer diameter of the housing 341, is symmetric with respect to the center line in the width direction, and tapers toward the tip. Is formed. In this case, the width dimension and the thickness dimension of the distal end portion are such that they can be inserted through the frame hole 345 a of the frame portion 345 formed in the housing 341. Moreover, the slit 354 is formed so that the width | variety becomes narrow toward the front-end | tip according to the taper shape of the backplate part 353. FIG.

  The connector cover 351 configured as described above is configured such that the base end side of the signal line side connector 344 enters the cover region 356, and further, the front end of the back plate portion 353 passes through the frame hole 345a of the frame portion 345 from below. And attached to the housing 341. In this case, as shown in FIG. 41B, the upper surface of the bottom plate portion 352 is in contact with the peripheral surface on the bottom surface side of the housing 341, and the plate surface of the back plate portion 353 is close to the back surface of the housing 341. Yes. In addition, a region where one end side of the slit 354 is formed in the back plate portion 353 protrudes upward from the frame portion 345 (hereinafter, this protruding region is referred to as a tip region 358). The fixing flange 342 enters the escape groove 357 so as not to interfere with it.

  A restraining band 361 is inserted into the slit 354 formed in the tip region 358 and is in a restrained state. The restraining band 361 has a band part 362, an annular part 363, and a plate-like part 364. Since these configurations are the same as those of the restraining band 331 in the fifth embodiment, description thereof is omitted. Since the restraining band 361 is in a restrained state, even if the connector cover 351 is moved downward with respect to the housing 341 and is removed, it is restricted. Thereby, the connector cover 351 is fixed to the housing 341.

  The connector cover 351 fixed to the housing 341 as described above prevents the signal line side connector 344 from being removed from the apparatus side connector 343. That is, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), the stepped portion 355 of the connector cover 351 is in contact with the base end side end surface 344 a of the signal line side connector 344. Therefore, even if the signal line side connector 344 is to be removed, movement in the removal direction is restricted.

  Next, the fixing operation of the connector cover 351 will be described.

  When the connector cover 351 is fixed, first, the signal line side connector 344 of the signal line with connector 307 through which the slit 354 of the connector cover 351 is inserted is connected to the apparatus side connector 343. Thereafter, the connector cover 351 is attached to the housing 341 as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 41C, the connector cover 351 and the housing 341 are brought into a restrained state by the restraining band 361. By placing the restraining band 361 in the restrained state as described above, the connector cover 351 cannot be removed from the housing 341, and the removal of the signal line side connector 344 from the apparatus side connector 343 is restricted. And since the band part 362 of the restraining band 361 cannot be pulled out from the annular part 363, it is necessary to cut the band part 362 in order to release the restrained state, and this work is troublesome. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an act of unintentionally removing the connector-attached signal line 307 from the start operating device 181.

  Next, the removal work of the connector cover 351 will be described.

  When it is necessary to remove the connector-attached signal line 307 during maintenance or the like, the part forming the annular region in the band portion 362 of the restraining band 361 is cut. As a result, the restraining band 361 can be removed, and the fixed state of the connector cover 351 is released by removing the restraining band 361 as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the connector cover 351 is moved downward, and the connector cover 351 is removed from the housing 341. Thereby, it becomes possible to perform maintenance by removing the signal line 307 with a connector. In addition, when the maintenance is completed, unauthorized fixing of the connector-attached signal line 307 can be suppressed again by performing the above-described fixing operation using the new restraining band 361.

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

  As a restraining structure, a frame portion 345, a connector cover 351, and a restraining band 361 are provided, and the connector cover 351 is restrained by the restraining band 361 with respect to the frame portion 345 (the housing 341 of the starting operation device 181). When the connector cover 351 is restrained, the removal of the signal line side connector 344 from the device side connector 343 is restricted. As a result, in order to illegally remove the connector-attached signal line 307 from the start operating device 181, it is necessary to cut the restraining band 361, which is troublesome. Therefore, even if the signal line 307 with a connector is illegally disconnected and the signal line 307 with a connector is connected to the signal output device, it cannot be easily performed. It can be suppressed. In addition, the present embodiment has the same effects as the fifth embodiment.

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

  (1) FIG. 42 shows a modification to the first embodiment. In such a modification, unlike the first embodiment, the connector CN1 on the start operation board 182 side of the signal line LN2 connecting the start operation board 182 and the relay board 165 is exposed to the outside of the housing 183 of the start operation device 181. Further, the connector CN5 on the stop operation board 194 to 196 side of the signal line LN4 connecting the stop operation boards 194 to 196 and the relay board 165 is exposed outside the housings 197 to 199 of the stop operation devices 191 to 193. Yes. In this case, the signal lines LN2 and LN4 can be disconnected from the start operation board 182 and the stop operation boards 194 to 196 without disassembling the housing 183 of the start operation apparatus 181 and the housings 197 to 199 of the stop operation apparatuses 191 to 193. Therefore, the workability at the time of maintenance can be improved.

  Even in the above-described configuration, the relay substrate 165 is provided so as to block the back side open portion 201 of the accommodation space 200 formed by the operation unit 70. Therefore, even if the signal lines LN2 and LN4 on the end side of the signal path from the relay board 165 are disconnected from the main control device 131 as a reference and the signal output device is connected instead, it cannot be easily performed. It has become. Therefore, it is considered that a person trying to perform an illegal act using the signal output device replaces the signal output device with respect to the easily removable harness H. When the harness H is removed, the power is not supplied to the RAM 153 as described above. .

  (2) FIG. 43 shows a modification of the first embodiment. In such a modification, the power from the power supply device 161 to the RAM 153 is not relayed by the relay board 165 but is directly supplied to the main control device 131.

  Specifically, a harness H3 is provided between the relay board 165 and the main control board 131a so as to connect the two. The harness H3 is provided with a signal line for outputting a start detection signal and a stop detection signal relayed by the relay board 165. The connectors CN34 and CN35 on the input side and output side of the harness H3 are connected to a connector CN36 provided on the relay board 165 and a connector CN37 provided on the main control board 131a, respectively. In this case, the power supply line ELN6 from the power supply device 161 is connected to the connector CN35 on the output side of the harness H. Therefore, if the harness H3 is removed from the main control board 131a in order to connect the signal output device, power is not supplied to the RAM 153.

  However, in this configuration, if the connector CN34 on the input side of the harness H3 is removed from the relay board 165 and connected to the signal output device, an illegal act can be performed while maintaining the power supply from the power supply device 161 to the RAM 153. It becomes possible. Therefore, it is necessary to provide the connector CN36 on the front side plate surface 165a of the relay board 165 and connect the input side connector CN34 of the harness H3 to the front side plate surface 165a. In this case, it is considered that a person who intends to perform an illegal act using the signal output device removes the connector CN35, which is easy to remove, and replaces the signal output device. When the connector CN35 is removed from the main control board 131a, as described above. Power is not supplied to the RAM 153.

  The configuration may be applied to the second embodiment.

  (3) FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a modification of the third embodiment. In the modification shown in FIG. 44, a switching circuit 214 different from that of the third embodiment is provided on the main control board 131a, and the switching circuit 214 includes a MOSFET 214a and a pull-down resistor 214b. The MOSFET 214a is of a type in which a current flows between the source and the drain when the input potential of the gate terminal is at the H level, and no current flows between the source and the drain when the input potential is the L level. The gate terminal of the MOSFET 214a is grounded via a pull-down resistor 214b and is connected to the connection confirmation signal line LLN1 of the harness H.

  The connector CN10 of the harness H is attached to the connector CN12 of the main control board 131a, and the connector CN9 of the harness H is attached to the connector CN11 of the relay board 165. A connector CN14 is provided on the relay board 165, and a connector CN13 of the power supply line ELN7 is attached to the connector CN14. In the relay board 165, the relay circuit EC is provided between the connector CN11 and the connector CN14, and the power supply line ELN7 and the connection confirmation signal line LLN1 are connected by the relay circuit EC. Therefore, the power supply device 161 outputs an H level (5 V) as a connection confirmation signal to the main control board 131a via the connection confirmation signal line LLN1, the relay circuit EC, and the power supply line ELN7. It has become.

  In this case, when the harness H is connected, the input voltage of the gate terminal of the MOSFET 212a becomes H level, current flows between the source and drain of the MOSFET 214a, and power is supplied to the VBB terminal. On the other hand, in the state where the signal line LN2 or the harness H is disconnected, the connection confirmation signal is not input, and the input voltage of the gate terminal of the MOSFET 214a becomes L level by the pull-down resistor 214b. As a result, no current flows between the source and drain of the MOSFET 214a, and power is not supplied to the VBB terminal.

  Even in such a configuration, the supply of power to the RAM 153 is stopped by the switching circuit 214 as the connection confirmation signal (H level) is not transmitted when the harness H is removed. Therefore, as in the third embodiment, the signal output device is connected to the main control device 131, and the winning information (BB winning flag) and the BB gaming status information (BB setting flag) of the BB role are stored in the RAM 153. Can be suppressed.

  (4) FIG. 45 is a view showing a modification of the fourth embodiment, wherein (a) is an exploded perspective view showing each connector exploded, and (b) is a BB line of (a). It is sectional drawing. In such a modification, the structure for restricting the removal of the connector of the signal line LN2 differs depending on the connector of the power supply line ELN2.

  As shown in FIG. 45, the relay substrate 165 is provided with a connector CN38 to which the signal line LN2 and the power supply line ELN2 are connected. The connector CN38 is formed with a recess 231 having an open cross-sectional shape on one side, and the connection pins P are arranged in a line at substantially equal intervals. In addition, the signal line LN2 and the power supply line ELN2 have connectors CN39 and CN40, respectively, and are connected to terminals T formed of conductive metal provided inside the connectors CN39 and CN40.

  Here, the connector CN39 of the signal line LN2 has a shape in which two rectangular parallelepipeds are stacked in the removal direction. When the cuboid on the upper side in the removal direction is referred to as the upper step portion 233, and the cuboid on the lower side in the removal direction is referred to as the lower step portion 234, the lower step portion 234 is larger than the upper step portion 233 when viewed from the removal direction. It has been. On the other hand, the connector CN40 of the power supply line ELN2 penetrates in the removing direction, and the connector CN39 can be included in a state where the connector CN40 and the connector CN39 of the signal line LN2 are fitted to the connector CN38 of the relay board 165. The upper step 233 and the lower step 234 respectively have an upper step hole 235 and a lower step hole 236 having substantially the same shape. At this time, since the upper hole portion 235 of the connector CN40 is smaller than the lower step portion 234 of the connector CN39, the connector 39 can be removed while the connectors CN39 and CN40 are fitted to the connector CN38 of the relay board 165. It can be said that it is regulated by CN40. Further, the connector CN40 is provided with a slit portion 237 from the outer edge of the long side toward the hole portions 235 and 236, so that the signal line LN2 can be inserted into the upper step hole portion 235 and the lower step hole portion 236. .

  Even in such a configuration, in order to remove the connector CN39 of the signal line LN2, it is necessary to remove the connector CN40 of the power supply line ELN2 first or at the same time. Therefore, when the connector CN39 of the signal line LN2 is removed in order to connect the signal output device that outputs an illegal signal to the main controller 131, the connector CN40 of the power supply line ELN2 is removed, and the power is not supplied to the RAM 153. Therefore, it is possible to exert a deterrent against fraud using the signal output device. In particular, compared with the fourth embodiment, in this modification, the connector CN40 of the power supply line ELN2 overlaps the connector CN39 of the signal line LN2 over a wider range, and therefore the removal of the connector CN39 is remarkably restricted. .

  (5) In the fourth embodiment, the signal line LN2 and both connectors CN32 and CN33 of the power supply line ELN2 are connected to one connector CN31 provided on the relay board 165, but the signal line LN2 and the power supply are connected. Connectors corresponding to the connectors CN32 and CN33 of the line ELN2 may be provided on the relay board 165 to connect the connectors CN32 and CN33 individually. Even in this case, the effect described in the fourth embodiment can be obtained by adopting a configuration in which the connector CN33 of the power supply line ELN2 restricts the removal of the connector CN32 of the signal line LN2 while each connector is connected. be able to.

  (6) Although the connectors CN8 and CN31 are provided on the back side plate surface 165b of the relay board 165 in the fourth embodiment, they may be provided on the front side plate surface 165a. In this case, since the connectors CN8 and CN31 are not exposed on the back surface of the front door 12, it is difficult to remove the connector CN2 of the signal line LN2 from the connector CN31 and to remove the connector CN6 of the signal line LN4 from the connector CN8. Become. Further, since the power supply to the RAM 153 of the main control board 131a is stopped when the connector CN32 of the signal line LN2 is removed from the connector CN31, it is more suitable for illegal acts using the signal output device. Can demonstrate deterrence.

  (7) In the fourth embodiment, the connector CN33 of the power supply line ELN2 regulates the removal of the connector CN32 of the signal line LN2 from the start operation board 182, but from each of the stop operation boards 194 to 196, The connector of the signal line LN4 may be restricted from being removed. Even in this case, the supply of power to the RAM 153 can be stopped when the signal line LN4 is removed from the relay board 165 in order to output an unauthorized signal from the signal output device to the main controller 131. Therefore, it is possible to exert a deterrent against fraud using the signal output device.

  (8) In the first embodiment, power from the power supply device 161 to the RAM 153 may be first input to the main control device 131, and then relayed by the relay board 165 and then supplied to the RAM 153. . Specifically, two power lines are provided in the harness H together with a signal line for a start detection signal and a signal line for a stop detection signal (hereinafter, one of the power lines is referred to as a first power line and the other is a second power line). Called a line). A part of the power supplied from the power line ELN1 to the main controller 131 is input to the relay board 165 through the first power line, and the power is returned to the main controller 131 through the second power line. The power returned by the second power line is input to the VBB terminal. In this case, the power is not supplied to the RAM 153 when the harness H is removed as in the first embodiment.

  (9) In the first embodiment, the signal line LN2 from the start operating device 181 is attached by attaching the relay board 165 so as to close the back side open part 201 of the accommodation space 200 formed by the operation part 70. Although the connection location on the relay board 165 and the connection location on the relay board 165 of the signal line LN4 from the stop operation devices 191 to 193 are not exposed on the back side of the front door 12, this may be changed. For example, a dedicated housing recess for housing the connection locations of the signal lines LN2 and LN4 on the relay board 165 may be formed on the back surface of the front door 12. The configuration may be applied to the second embodiment.

  (10) In the first embodiment, the start detection signal from the start operation device 181 and the stop detection signals from the stop operation devices 191 to 193 are relayed by the relay board 165. The medal detection signal may be relayed. In this case, a signal line for a medal detection signal is provided in the harness H, and the medal detection signal relayed by the relay board 165 is output to the main control board 131a via the harness H. Further, the signal line from the selector 84 is connected to the front side plate surface 165 a of the relay substrate 165. By adopting such a configuration, it is considered that a person who intends to perform an illegal act using the signal output device replaces the signal output device with respect to the easily removable harness H. In addition, for the person who intends to perform the illegal act, all of the start detection signal, the stop detection signal, and the medal detection signal from the signal output device can be output simply by changing the signal output device to the harness H. Therefore, it is considered that the signal output device is replaced with respect to the harness H from this point. On the other hand, when the harness H is removed, the power is not supplied to the RAM 153 as described above, so that an illegal act using the signal output device can be suppressed. The configuration may be applied to the second embodiment.

  (11) In the second embodiment, the start detection signal from the start operation device 181 and the stop detection signal from the stop operation device 205 are directly input to the main control device 131 without providing the relay board 165. Also good.

  (12) In the first embodiment, the relay board 165 is attached to the back surface of the front door 12, but it may be attached to the housing 11 instead. Even in such a configuration, the relay board 165 is configured so that the plate surface to which the signal lines LN2 and LN4 from the start operation device 181 and the stop operation devices 191 to 193 are connected is opposed to the inner wall surface of the housing 11. It is possible to prevent the signal lines LN2 and LN4 from being removed from the 165 easily.

  However, in this configuration, the relay board 165 does not face the output side end portions of the start operation device 181 and the stop operation devices 191 to 193. That is, the output side end portions of the start operation device 181 and the stop operation devices 191 to 193 are exposed on the back surface of the front door 12. Therefore, in this configuration, the signal lines LN2 and LN4 are connected to the start operation board 182 and the stop operation boards 194 to 196 in a state where they cannot be attached / detached and are difficult to attach / detach, or the traces remain at the time of removal. .

  In this case, as a non-detachable configuration, for example, a configuration in which a caulking structure or the like is provided can be considered. Further, as a configuration in which a trace remains, for example, a seal is pasted so as to straddle the connector CN1 of the signal line LN2 and the connector CN3 of the starting operation board 182. When the seal is peeled off, the adhesive is transferred to the connectors CN1 and CN3 so that the trace remains.

  (13) In the first embodiment, the signal line LN2 from the start operation board 182 and the signal line LN4 from the stop operation boards 194 to 196 are connected to the relay board 165 with connectors CN2, CN4, CN6, CN8. However, this may be changed. For example, the signal lines LN2 and LN4 may be connected in a state where it is difficult to attach and detach by fixing them with solder or the like. Even in this case, it is possible to make it difficult to remove the signal lines LN2 and LN4 from the relay board 165 by connecting the signal lines LN2 and LN4 to the front side plate surface 165a of the relay board 165. . The configuration may be applied to the stop operation device 205 in the second embodiment.

  (14) In the first embodiment, the relay board 165 is fixed by the screws 203, but the method of fixing the relay board 165 is arbitrary. However, it is preferable to attach the relay substrate 165 in a detachable state so that the signal lines LN2 and LN4 can be removed during maintenance or the like. As a configuration for attaching the relay substrate 165 in a detachable state without using a screw, a configuration in which an engagement portion or the like is provided on the housing 11 or the front door 12 and the relay substrate 165 is engaged with the engagement portion can be considered. .

  (15) In the first embodiment, the signal line LN2 from the start operating device 181 and the signal lines LN4 from the stop operating devices 191 to 193 are connected to the front side plate surface 165a of the relay board 165, so that Although it has been configured to suppress the removal of the signal lines LN2 and LN4 from the relay board 165, this may be changed. For example, the signal lines LN2 and LN4 may be connected to the back side plate surface 165b of the relay substrate 165, and the back side plate surface 165b may be provided with a cover member that covers the connection points of the signal lines LN2 and LN4. Even with this configuration, the signal lines LN2 and LN4 can be prevented from being detached from the relay board 165. Further, by forming the cover member from a transparent material, the connection locations of the signal lines LN2 and LN4 on the back side plate surface 165b can be confirmed without removing the cover member.

  (16) In the first embodiment, the harness H and the power supply line ELN2 are connected to the back side plate surface 165b of the relay substrate 165, but they may be connected to the front side plate surface 165a of the relay substrate 165. In other words, all the connectors provided on the relay board 165 are all arranged on one plate surface.

  (17) In the first embodiment, the signal line LN1 from the start detection sensor 71a is fixed to the start operation board 182 with solder or the like, but may be connected via a connector. Similarly, the signal line LN3 from the stop detection sensors 72a to 74a may be connected to the stop operation boards 194 to 196 via a connector.

  (18) In the first embodiment, the start operation device 181 and the stop operation devices 191 to 193 are configured to include the operation substrates 182 and 194 to 196, respectively, but these operation substrates 182 and 194 to 196 are not provided. In addition, signal lines from the start detection sensor 71a and the stop detection sensors 72a to 74a may be connected to the relay board 165. In this case, the connection of these signal lines to the front side plate surface 165a of the relay substrate 165 can suppress the removal of these signal lines. In such a configuration, the signal output device is replaced with respect to the harness H. At this time, power is not supplied to the RAM 153.

  (19) In the first embodiment, the entire back side open portion 201 of the accommodation space 200 may be closed by the relay substrate 165. In this case, insertion of a finger or a fraudulent jig into the accommodation space 200 can be reliably suppressed.

  (20) In each of the above embodiments, the RAM 153 includes the backup area 153a. However, the RAM 153 does not include the backup area 153a, and the data is stored and retained without saving the data when the power is turned off. It is good. In this case, the backup capacitors 161c and 209 function as a memory holding power source.

  (21) It is assumed that a pseudo signal corresponding to the signal from the reel index sensor 55 provided in the reel unit 41 is output to the main controller 131 in the case of an illegal act using the signal output device. In this case, the signal line from the reel index sensor 55 may be relayed by the relay board 165. Then, the relayed signal may be output to the main controller 131 via the harness H, and the signal line from the reel index sensor 55 may be connected to the front side plate surface 165a of the relay board 165.

  (22) In the configuration described in the above (1), (2), (8) to (21), the signal line LN2 and the power supply line ELN3 are either the front side plate surface 165a or the back side plate surface 165b of the relay substrate 165. While being connected to one side, removal of the connector CN32 of the signal line LN2 may be regulated by the connector CN33 of the power supply line ELN3. Even in this case, the effects described in (1), (2), (8) to (21) can be achieved.

  (23) A slot machine provided with a switching circuit 212 for controlling the supply of power to the RAM 153 according to the connection confirmation signal in the configuration described in (1), (2), (4) to (22). The connection confirmation signal line LLN1 for transmitting the connection confirmation signal may be provided instead of the power supply line ELN3. Even in this case, the effects described in (1), (2), (4) to (22) can be achieved.

  (24) The suppression structure described in the fifth embodiment and the sixth embodiment may be applied to a control board device such as the main controller 131. In this case, in order to illegally remove a signal line, a harness, or the like from the control board device, it is necessary to break or cut a restraining tool such as a restraining band, which is troublesome. Therefore, the act of attempting to output an unauthorized signal to the control board device can be suppressed by illegally removing the signal line or the harness from the control board device and connecting the signal output device instead.

  In the above configuration, the restricting body such as the connector cover is restrained with respect to the board box or the like of the control board device. In this case, the substrate box is formed of a material having transparency so that the control substrate included in the substrate box can be visually recognized from the outside. Therefore, when the restricting body is provided at a position facing the plate surface of the control board, it is preferable that the restricting body is formed of a transparent material so as not to reduce the visibility.

  (25) The suppression structure described in the fifth embodiment or the sixth embodiment may be applied to signal lines other than the signal line from the start operating device 181. For example, the present invention may be applied to signal lines from the stop operation devices 191 to 193 and the selector 84.

  (26) For a predetermined signal line with a connector, the configuration in the fifth embodiment may be applied to the connector on one end side, and the configuration in the sixth embodiment may be applied to the connector on the other end side. . In this case, it is possible to suppress an act of unintentionally removing both connectors of the connector-attached signal line.

  (27) The configuration for suppressing the removal of the signal line in the fifth and sixth embodiments is the same as the signal line LN2 from the start operating device 181 and the stop operating device 191 in the first to third embodiments. May be applied to the signal line LN4 from ˜193. In this case, it is possible to suppress the act of illegally removing the signal lines LN2 and LN4. And in the said structure, it is thought that the person who intends to perform an illegal act using a signal output device removes the harness H which is easy to remove, and replaces the signal output device, and when the harness H is removed, the power is supplied to the RAM 153. It will not be supplied.

  (28) In the fifth embodiment, the connector cover 321 and the restraining band 331 are provided as the removal restricting means, but instead of this, a combination of both functions may be provided. Good. Further, in the sixth embodiment, instead of the connector cover 351 and the restraining band 361, those in which both functions are integrated may be provided.

  (29) In the fifth and sixth embodiments, the restraining bands 331 and 361 having the plate-like portions 336 and 364 are used. However, a restraining band of a different type may be used. For example, a restraining band that does not have the plate-like portions 336 and 364 may be used. The restraining band is not limited to the synthetic resin, and may be made of leather or the like as long as it can be cut when the restrained state is released.

  (30) The restraint tool is not limited to the restraining band, and can be cut or destroyed when the restraint state is released, and can be removed after the cutting or breaking. What is necessary is just to be able to be in a restraint state again by performing.

  For example, in the fifth embodiment, a synthetic resin rivet or the like may be used instead of the restraining band 331. In the said structure, a rivet is penetrated with respect to the opening 314 of the base part 311 and the through-hole 325 of the flange part 324 which were connected, and the front-end | tip is crushed. Thereby, the connector cover 321 can be fixed to the relay board unit 301. Further, when the connector cover 321 is removed, the insertion shaft portion of the rivet is cut. Thereby, the restraint state with respect to the base part 311 of the connector cover 321 is cancelled | released, and the connector cover 321 can be removed. Then, after maintenance, the connector cover 321 can be fixed to the relay board unit 301 again by using a new rivet.

  (31) Regarding the suppression structure in the fifth embodiment and the sixth embodiment, the signal line 307 is formed by using only the restraining bands 331 and 361 as restraints without using the connector covers 321 and 351. You may make it suppress removal of. Specifically, for example, with respect to the fifth embodiment, the signal line side connector 308 of the signal line 307 is provided with a flange portion that overlaps with the end surface 313 on the front end side of the pedestal portion 311 while being connected to the board side connector 305b. Provide one. Further, a through hole communicating with the opening 314 of the pedestal portion 311 is formed in the flange portion. Then, the restraining band 331 is inserted into the communicating opening 314 and the through hole, and the restraining band 331 is placed in a restrained state. As a result, the signal line side connector 308 is in a restrained state with respect to the board side connector 305b, and in order to remove the signal line side connector 309 from the board side connector 305b, it is necessary to cut the restraining band 331.

  (32) In each of the above embodiments, a privilege for paying out medals is awarded when a small role winning is established. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and some privilege is granted to the player. Any configuration may be used. For example, a configuration in which prizes other than medals are paid out when a small winning combination is established. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages credits owned by a player, an increase in credited medals corresponds to provision of a privilege.

  (33) In each of the above embodiments, a belt on which a pattern is printed is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical skeleton member 50. However, the cylindrical skeleton member and the belt are integrally formed, and the outer peripheral surface of the belt is formed. It is good also as a structure which affixes a symbol separately. In such a case, the integrally formed outer peripheral surface corresponds to an endless belt.

  (33) In each of the above embodiments, a slot machine having three reels arranged in parallel and having five lines as effective lines has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, five reels are arranged in parallel. Or a slot machine having seven effective lines.

  (34) In each of the above embodiments, the so-called A type slot machine has been described. However, the B type, C type, A type and C type composite type, B type and C type composite type, RT game, The present invention may be applied to any slot machine such as a type equipped with a CT game, and in any case, it is obvious that the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. Note that the bonus winning in each of these types includes BB winning, RB winning, SB winning, RT winning, CT winning and the like.

  In addition, in a slot machine equipped with an RT game or a CT game, when transitioning to an RT game or a CT game, the gaming state information is stored in the RAM 153, and the RT game is executed by the CPU 151 based on the stored gaming state information. Or CT game is executed. Therefore, it is assumed that the signal output device is connected to the main control device 131 to shift to the RT game or the CT game. On the other hand, by applying the present invention, it is possible to suppress the act of connecting to the signal output device and shifting to the RT game or CT game, and further the gaming state corresponding to the RT game or CT game in the RAM 153 Even if the information is stored, the game state information stored in the RAM 153 is erased when the signal output device is switched to the regular signal line.

  (35) The symbols of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are not limited to pictures, numbers, characters, and the like, but may be geometric lines or figures. In addition, the design can be configured by light, color, or the like, the design can be configured by a three-dimensional shape or the like, and the design can be configured by combining these. That is, it is sufficient that the symbol has a function as identification information (identification information).

  (36) In each of the above-described embodiments, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied has been shown. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

  In addition, the suppression structure that suppresses the removal of the signal line in the fifth embodiment and the sixth embodiment has a stop operation means that is operated to stop the variable display of the pattern, such as a pachinko machine. You may apply to the game machine which does not.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine as a game machine, 11 ... Housing which comprises a part of game machine main body, 12 ... Front door as a game machine front body, 41 ... Reel unit as a picture display device, 70 ... Operation part, 71 ... start lever as start operation means, 71a ... start detection sensor, 72 to 74 ... stop switch as stop operation means, 72a to 74a ... stop detection sensor, 75 ... medal slot as receiving means, 84 ... selector, 131 ... Main control device as control board device, 153 ... RAM as information storage means, 161 ... Power supply device, 161c ... Backup capacitor as power supply means for shut-off, 165 ... Relay board as relay unit, 165a ... Front side plate Surface, 165b ... back side plate surface, 181 ... start operation device, 182 ... start operation board, 191 to 193 ... stop operation Device: 194 to 196 ... Stop operation board, 200 ... Storage space as storage recess, 201 ... Back side open part, 206 ... Stop operation board as relay part, 206a ... Front side plate surface, 206b ... Back side plate surface, 209 ... Backup capacitor as power supply means for shut-off, 211... Power supply circuit for backup as power means for shut-off, 212... Switching circuit as power supply control circuit, 212 a. MOSFET as switching element, 222. Projection, CN1 to CN28 connector, ELN1 to ELN6 power supply line, H, H2 harness as a connection unit, H3 harness as an output side signal line, LL1 signal connection signal line as a connection information signal line, LN1 to LN7: Signal lines.

Claims (1)

A gaming device in which a predetermined game is executed;
A control board device that controls the start and stop of the game in the gaming device based on detection signals input from various detection means,
A gaming machine to which a privilege is given according to a result after the game is stopped,
At least one of the detection signals input by the control board device is provided at a connection portion of a signal line with a connector that forms a signal path, and the connector of the signal line with the connector is removed from a receiving connector on the connection partner side. A gaming machine characterized by having a restraining structure for restraining the above.

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