JP2014208105A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving manageability and the like in a manufacturing process, and to provide a game board and a method for manufacturing the game board.SOLUTION: The game board constituting a game area of a Pachinko machine is manufactured by producing a decoration plate 503 which comprises a cell sheet 501 stuck on the surface of a plate material 500 and then executing a router work of cutting the decoration plate 503 into a predetermined shape. The decoration plate 503, which is previously attached with a first identification code 505 including model information and the like, is attached with a second identification code 506 including information, which is formed by newly adding information of a date of manufacturing, a production line and the like to the model information and the like.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, gaming machines such as pachinko machines have been manufactured through a number of processes. For example, a game board that constitutes a game area of a pachinko machine first attaches a decorative sheet to the surface of a board material such as a plywood board, manufactures a decorative board serving as a base (base material), and then shapes the decorative board into a predetermined shape. Manufactured through router processing to cut. Then, a large number of nails are planted on the decorative board after the router processing, and a variety of members such as a display device, a winning device, and a decorative member are attached to complete the game board.

  In recent years, the manufacturing process has been managed by pre-printing an identification code such as a bar coat that can specify the type (model) of the gaming machine to be manufactured on a decorative sheet of the gaming board (for example, Patent Document 1). For example, in the attachment process of various members, the content of the barcode attached to the game board is read by a predetermined reading device, and the attachment work of various members corresponding to the model is performed on the game board.

Japanese Patent No. 3712792

  However, in the method of attaching an identification code to a decorative sheet in advance as in the prior art, the contents of the identification code can include only predetermined model information, etc., and the date of manufacture and production There is a possibility that the content of the identification code in the manufacturing process becomes fixed, for example, the line information cannot be included. As a result, there is a possibility that manageability and convenience may be lowered, for example, when a follow-up investigation cannot be performed when some trouble occurs in the subsequent manufacturing process.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the manageability in the manufacturing process.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1
A reading step of reading the first information group from the first identification code on a gaming board to which a first identification code including a first information group including information capable of specifying a type of gaming machine is attached;
An information setting step for setting, as the second information group, information obtained by adding new information to the read first information group;
The gist of the invention is that the gaming machine is formed through a coding process for attaching a second identification code including the second information group to the gaming board.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the manageability in the manufacturing process.

It is a front view which shows a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame and the front frame set. It is a front view which shows structures, such as an inner frame and a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame, the back pack unit, etc. FIG. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a flowchart which shows the manufacturing process of a game board. (A) is the front schematic diagram shown in the state which divided | segmented the board | plate material which comprises a decorative board, and the cell sheet affixed there, (b) is a front schematic diagram which shows a decorative board, (c ) Is a schematic front view showing the decorative board with the first identification code cut off.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14 are opened. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the configuration of the inner frame 12, the game board 30, and the like. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame 12, the back pack unit 203, and the like are opened. However, in FIG. 3, for the sake of convenience, nails and accessories placed on the surface of the game board 30, a glass unit 137 attached to the front frame set 14, and the like are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3 and the like, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that constitutes an outline of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 is supported at one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. .

  As shown in FIG. 6 and the like, the outer frame 11 has an upper side frame constituting portion 11a and a lower side frame constituting portion 11b made of a wooden plate material, and the left side frame constituting portion 11c and the right side frame constituting portion 11d are made of aluminum alloy. Each of the frame components 11a to 11d is assembled in a rectangular frame shape as a whole by a detachable fastener such as a screw.

  An upper hinge 81 and a lower hinge 82 are attached to the upper and lower ends of the left side frame constituting portion 11c (see FIG. 1). The upper and lower hinges 81 and 82 support the upper and lower portions of the inner frame 12 so that the inner frame 12 can be rotated. As a result, the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed. And the inner frame 12 etc. are accommodated in the space part formed inside the outer frame 11.

  The right side frame constituting portion 11d is formed with an extending wall portion 83 that protrudes from the vicinity of the rear end portion in the width direction toward the inside of the outer frame 11. The extending wall 83 covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 (see FIG. 6) provided on the back side of the right side of the inner frame 12 from the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 5). In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, a pair of upper and lower receiving portions 84 and 85 to which the locking member of the locking device 600 is locked are provided on the front surface side of the extending wall portion 83. Further, a pressing portion 86 that abuts on an inner frame opening detection switch 92 described later is provided on the lower receiving portion 85 so as to protrude toward the inner side of the outer frame 11.

  Furthermore, a resin curtain decoration 87 is attached to the lower frame constituting portion 11b. A rib 88 projecting upward is integrally formed at the back of the upper surface of the curtain decoration 87. This makes it difficult to form a gap with the inner frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set up and down on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, so that the inner frame 12 can be opened forward with the opening / closing axis serving as an axis. It has become. The inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 38 whose outer shape is rectangular, and a substantially elliptical window hole 39 is formed at the center of the resin base 38.

  A front frame set 14 is attached to the front side of the inner frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed. As with the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 can be opened forward with an opening / closing axis set along the top and bottom on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10.

  The front frame set 14 has a rectangular outer shape like the inner frame 12, and covers almost the entire front side of the inner frame 12 in the closed state. A substantially elliptical window 101 is formed at the center of the front frame set 14. Thereby, the game board 30 (game area) attached to the rear surface of the inner frame 12 can be visually recognized from the outside through the window portion 101 of the front frame set 14 and the window hole 39 of the inner frame 12. The detailed configuration of the game board 30 will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front side of the front frame set 14, a lower tray 15 as a ball tray is provided at the lower center, and game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 are stored in the lower tray 15. It is possible. In addition, on the front side of the lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 25 for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 15 is provided. In addition, an effect button 125 with a built-in LED is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15, and by pressing the effect button 125, a corresponding effect is performed on a decorative symbol display device 42 described later. Or the production content is changed.

  On the right side of the lower plate 15, a game ball launching handle (hereinafter simply referred to as a handle) 18 protruding toward the front side is provided. The handle 18 is provided with a touch sensor (not shown) and an operation amount detection means (not shown) for detecting the operation amount of the operation unit of the handle 18.

  An upper plate 19 is provided above the lower plate 15. The upper plate 19 is a ball tray that temporarily stores the game balls and guides them toward a game ball launching device (hereinafter simply referred to as launching device) 60 as launching means, which will be described later, while being aligned in a row. When the upper plate 19 is full of game balls, the game balls to be paid out are guided to the lower plate 15 via the lower plate communication passage 71 and the discharge port 16 described later.

  The upper plate 19 is provided with a ball lending button 121 and a return button 122. Thereby, in the game hall or the like, when the ball lending button 121 is operated with a bill or a card inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, depending on the operation Rental balls are supplied to the upper plate 19. On the other hand, the return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. However, the ball lending button 121 and the return button 122 are not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are directly lending to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, so-called cash machine.

  Further, the upper plate 19 is provided with a ball removal button 123. When the ball removal button 123 is pressed, a communication hole (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the ball guide path of the upper plate 19 and communicating with the lower plate 15 is opened and stored in the upper plate 19. The game ball is guided (dropped) to the lower plate 15. That is, the player can move the game ball on the upper plate 19 to the lower plate 15 at any time by operating the ball removal button 123.

  In addition, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the front surface of the front frame set 14. These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. For example, a frame lamp 102 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided on the periphery of the window 101. Further, on both sides of the frame lamp 102, there are provided error display lamps 104 that are turned on when a predetermined error occurs. Note that a number of fine through holes corresponding to the speaker SP (see FIG. 3) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14 are formed in the frame lamp 102 above the error display lamps 104.

  A glass unit 137 is attached to the back side of the front frame set 14. The glass unit 137 is not attached to a pair of conventional front and rear rectangular glass plates separately in front and rear pairs, but is formed into a round shape as a whole and attached after being assembled.

  Next, the inner frame 12 (resin base 38) will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the game board 30 is mounted on the inner frame 12 (resin base 38) on the rear side of the window hole 39. The game board 30 is attached in a state in which the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the inner frame 12 (resin base 38). Therefore, a substantially central portion of the front surface portion of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 39 of the resin base 38.

  Further, at the lower part of the front surface of the inner frame 12 (resin base 38), that is, below the window hole 39 (game board 30), a launch rail for guiding the launch device 60 and the game ball immediately after being launched from the launch device 60. 61 is attached. In the present embodiment, a solenoid-type firing device is employed as the firing device 60. In addition, above the launching device 60, a ball feeding device that guides the game balls guided from the upper plate 19 one by one to the launching position of the launching device 60 by driving a built-in driving means (for example, a solenoid). 63 is provided.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. The game board 30 is configured by attaching various accessories to a decorative plate 503 (see FIG. 9) described later.

  More specifically, the game board 30 includes a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, a starting winning unit (starting port) 33, a through gate 34, a variable display unit 35, a first special display device 43L, and a second special display. The device 43R and the like are disposed in a through hole formed by router processing, and are attached from the front side of the game board 30 with wood screws or the like.

  As is well known, when a game ball enters (wins) various winning ports such as the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the start winning unit 33, etc., it is detected by various detection switches, and is sent to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15). A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. For example, when there is a ball entering the start winning unit 33, there are three balls when there is a ball entering the general winning slot 31, and when there is a ball entering the variable winning device 32. Fifteen game balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (lower plate 15). In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and the game balls that have not won the various winning ports such as the general winning port 31 are discharged out of the game area through the out port 36. . In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a large number of nails for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game balls, and various members such as windmills (servants).

  The start winning unit 33 is provided at both sides of the upper winning opening 33a (first starting entering means) and the lower winning opening 33b (second starting entering means) as starting start means and the lower winning opening 33b. A pair of opening / closing members 33c for opening and closing is provided. The upper winning opening 33a allows a game ball to always enter, while the lower winning opening 33b is a game that flows down the gaming area by the opening / closing member 33c opening and closing in accordance with the establishment of a predetermined condition. The state can be changed between an open state in which a ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter. As will be described in detail later, the start winning unit 33 is a first start winning switch serving as a condition establishment detecting means (ball entering detecting means) for detecting the game balls that have entered the upper winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b. 224a, a second start winning switch 224b, and when a game ball is detected by the start winning switch 224a, 224b, whether or not to generate a big hit state is determined, and a special display device 43L and 43R (and a decorative symbol display device 42 described later) are configured to perform variable display. And, when winning in the winning / losing lottery, a big win state (special game state) is given.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot types include “16R probability variation jackpot”, “16R normal variation jackpot”, “2R probability variation jackpot”, and “2R latent probability variation jackpot”. In the jackpot state of “16R probability variable jackpot” and “16R normal jackpot”, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 30 seconds, or eight game balls win the variable winning device 32 as one round, This is repeated 16 times. On the other hand, in the jackpot state of “2R probability variation jackpot” and “2R latent probability variation jackpot”, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.4 seconds, or eight game balls win the variable winning device 32. This is repeated twice with one round. That is, the big hit state of “16R probability variable jackpot” and “16R normal jackpot” can expect a large increase in game balls, but the big hit state of “2R probability variable jackpot” and “2R latent probability big jackpot” is in the jackpot state. Thus, the number of game balls that can be acquired is extremely small (the increase of game balls cannot be almost expected). Instead of the above configuration, the configuration of one round in the jackpot state of “2R probability variation jackpot” and “2R latent probability variation jackpot” is changed to the configuration of one round in the jackpot state of “16R probability variation jackpot” and “16R normal jackpot” The same configuration may be used. That is, the variable winning device 32 may be opened for 30 seconds, or eight game balls may be won in the variable winning device 32 as one round.

  Further, when “16R probability variation jackpot”, “2R probability variation jackpot”, or “2R latent probability variation jackpot” occurs, a high probability state (high probability mode as a specific mode) is given after the jackpot state ends. However, when “2R latent probability variation jackpot” occurs, the player is in a state where it is difficult for the player to recognize the state in which the high probability mode is given, that is, the latent state (latency probability variation mode). On the other hand, when “16R normal jackpot” occurs, a low probability state (low probability mode such as a time reduction mode or a normal mode) is given after the jackpot state ends.

  In the present embodiment, the distribution of the jackpot type that is awarded when the game ball enters the upper winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b wins when the winning ball is won. It has become. If the winning lottery is triggered by the game ball entering the top winning opening 33a, any one of “16R probability variation jackpot”, “16R normal variation jackpot”, “2R probability variation jackpot” or “2R latency probability variation jackpot” When the winning lottery with the game ball entering the lower winning prize opening 33b is won, the game is distributed to either “16R probability variable big hit” or “16R normal big hit”.

  The first and second special display devices 43 </ b> L and 43 </ b> R are configured by 7-segment display devices and are installed on the right side of the variable winning device 32. Then, when the game ball enters the top winning port 33a of the start winning unit 33, the first special display device 43L performs switching display (variable display), and the game ball enters the lower winning port 33b. As a trigger, switching display (variation display) is performed on the second special display device 43R. The display contents of the special display devices 43L and 43R are directly controlled by a main control device 261 described later.

  In addition, after the variable display is performed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, whether or not a big hit is determined is displayed depending on the display mode (for example, characters) when the variable display is stopped. The For example, when a game ball wins in the top winning opening 33a, “-” → “7” → “3” → “2” → “1” → “−” → ... on the corresponding first special display device 43L.・ Switching display (variation display) is performed at high speed (for example, every 4 msec), and when a predetermined time has elapsed, one of the display modes is stopped (for example, stopped for several seconds). Then, when the big hit lottery is won, any one of “7”, “3”, “2”, and “1” is displayed when the fluctuation is stopped, and a big win state is generated. However, when the game ball wins the lower winning opening 33b, “2R probability variation jackpot” and “2R latent probability variation jackpot” do not occur, so “2” and “1” are determined and displayed on the second special display device 43R. It will never be done.

  Specifically, when “16R probability big hit” is given, “7” is stopped and displayed on the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, and when “16R normal big hit” is given, When “3” is stopped and displayed on the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, and “2R probability variation big hit” is given, “2” is stopped and displayed on the first special display device 43L, and “2R latency” When “probable big hit” is given, “1” is stopped and displayed on the first special display device 43L.

  In addition, when either the first special display device 43L or the second special display device 43R is performing variable display or determination display, the other is turned off ("-" is displayed). However, if neither the change display nor the determination display is performed in either case, “-” is displayed in both cases.

  In addition, when a game ball newly wins the start winning unit 33 during the variation display of the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, the corresponding variation display is performed at that time. It is the structure performed after the end of. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in the present embodiment, it corresponds to the game ball won in the top winning port 33a and the game ball won in the lower winning port 33b. Then, the variation display up to four times (total eight variation display) is put on hold. In addition, the number of times of holding is lit and displayed by the first holding lamp 46a and the second holding lamp 46b. If a new game ball wins the start winning unit 33 during the big hit state, the corresponding change display is also suspended.

  Basically, the variable display triggered by winning in the top winning opening 33a is stored in the order in which the corresponding game balls have entered the top winning opening 33a and is digested in the order in which they entered, and the bottom winning opening 33b. The change display triggered by winning a prize is stored in the order in which the corresponding game balls have entered the lower winning opening 33b and digested in the order in which they entered. However, when both the variable display triggered by winning in the upper winning opening 33a and the variable display triggered by entering the lower winning opening 33b are held (the first holding lamp 46a and the second holding hold) In the case where one or more lamps 46b are lit), the variable display triggered by the entry into the lower prize opening 33b is preferentially digested. In other words, unless all the variable displays triggered by winning in the lower winning opening 33b are digested, the variable display triggered by entering the upper winning opening 33a is not performed. For example, in the state where one first holding lamp 46a is lit, when a game ball enters the lower winning opening 33b and one second holding lamp 46b lights, the player enters the upper winning opening 33a. The change display that is triggered is postponed, and the change display that is triggered by the ball entering the lower prize opening 33b is performed first. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the fluctuation display triggered by entering the top winning opening 33a is also referred to as “first fluctuation display”, and the fluctuation display triggered by entering the lower winning opening 33b is referred to as “second fluctuation display”. Is also referred to.

  Further, the through gate 34 is configured such that game balls flowing down the game area can pass one by one. As will be described in detail later, the through gate 34 includes a through gate switch 225 that can detect a game ball passing through the through gate 34. When the game ball is detected by the through gate switch 225, the through gate 34 is started. An open lottery for determining whether or not the winning unit 33 is in an open state is performed, and variable display is performed on the normal symbol display device 41. When the winning lottery is won, the start winning unit 33 (opening / closing member 33c) is opened for a specified time.

  The variable display device unit 35 includes a normal symbol display device 41 that variably displays triggered by the passage of the through gate 34, and a decorative symbol display device that variably displays in accordance with the variable display by the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. 42 is provided. Further, the variable display device unit 35 indicates a variation indicating whether the variation display performed on the decorative symbol display device 42 corresponds to which of the top winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b. A lamp 40, the first holding lamp 46a and the second holding lamp 46b, and a holding lamp 44 are provided.

  The normal symbol display device 41 is configured so that “○” or “×” can be lit as a normal symbol. For example, each time a game ball passes through the through gate 34, the normal symbol is displayed as “O” → “×” → “○” →... Is displayed at high speed (change display). Then, when the change display is stopped for several seconds with the “◯” symbol (winning symbol), the start winning unit 33 is opened for a predetermined time. The display contents of the normal symbol display device 41 are directly controlled by a main control device 261 described later.

  In addition, when a game ball newly passes through the through gate 34 during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display device 41, the corresponding fluctuation display is performed after the end of the fluctuation display at that time. It has become. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, it is held up to 4 times, and the hold number is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 44. Yes.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 constituting the rendering means in the present embodiment is constituted by a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by a sub control device 262 and a display control device 45 as sub control means described later. That is, in the decorative symbol display device 42, the sub-control is performed based on the command from the main control device 261 as the main control means so as to correspond to the results displayed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. The auxiliary display content is determined by the device 262, and the display is performed by the display control device 45 described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 is provided with, for example, three symbol display areas, upper, middle, and lower, and a plurality of types of symbols (numerals) are sequentially displayed (variably displayed) in each symbol display area. The symbols are stopped and displayed in order for each display region (for example, in the order of the upper symbol display region → the lower symbol display region → the middle symbol display region). For example, when “16R probability variation jackpot” or “16R normal jackpot” is confirmed in the main controller 261, a display corresponding to the jackpot is made on the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, and the decorative symbol display device At 42, the symbol is stopped and displayed in a combination corresponding to the jackpot (for example, the symbols that are stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area, the middle symbol display area, and the lower symbol display area are the same), and the jackpot state is started. The In the case of “2R probability variation jackpot” or “2R latent probability variation jackpot”, the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 does not correspond to the jackpot.

  Further, when symbols are stopped and displayed in combinations corresponding to jackpots, the same symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area, for example, as a preceding stage. In this way, the state where the same symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area and the variable display is still being performed in the middle symbol display area is the reach state.

  If the big hit state does not occur even if the reach state occurs, the symbols different from the symbols stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area are stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area. Further, in the case of “16R probability variation jackpot” or “16R normal jackpot”, the numbers of the flat eyes are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 as described above, but “2R probability variation jackpot” is obtained. In this case, a predetermined combination of numbers (hereinafter referred to as a chance symbol) is stopped and displayed instead of a doublet. For example, “3”, “4”, and “1” are stopped and displayed in the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas. In the case of “2R latent probability variation big hit”, the stop display is made with a combination of random outsets on the surface as in the case of outage rather than a predetermined combination of specific numbers. Of course, in the case of “2R latent probability variation jackpot”, it is not a combination of random deviations, for example, “2”, “8”, “5” are stopped and displayed in the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas, etc. Alternatively, a predetermined combination of specific numbers may be stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the variation specifying lamp 40 includes a blue light emitting LED and a red light emitting LED, and the decorative symbol display device 42 displays a variation display triggered by entering the top winning opening 33a. When the display is changed, the light is emitted in blue, and when the variable display is triggered by the entry into the lower prize opening 33b, the light is emitted in red.

  The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 so as to surround the decorative symbol display device 42. A ball entrance 151 is provided in the upper portion of the center frame 47, and a game ball that has entered the ball entrance 151 is formed inside the center frame 47 along the side of the decorative symbol display device 42. It is guided on a stage 153 formed below the decorative symbol display device 42 via a warp channel 152 extending vertically. The game ball guided on the stage 153 falls from the stage 153 to the front game area, or rolls on the stage 153 and then enters the pocket 154 formed at the center back side of the stage 153. . The pocket 154 communicates with a guide passage 155 that leads to a game area directly above the start winning unit 33 (upward winning opening 33a), and a game ball that has entered the pocket 154 has a relatively high probability. The start winning unit 33 (upward winning opening 33a) is entered.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won, and is in an open state in which a game ball can be won in the case of a big hit (occurrence of a special game state).

  The game board 30 includes an inner rail component 51 and an outer rail component 52, and a rail 50 that guides a game ball launched from the launch device 60 to the upper part of the game board 30 is attached. As a result, the game balls fired in accordance with the turning operation of the handle 18 are guided through the launch rail 61 and the rail 50 into a game area formed between the game board 30 and the glass unit 137.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail constituting portion 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 4). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the rail 50 to the game area returns to the rail 50 again.

  In the present embodiment, the outer rail component 52 is interrupted at the upper right portion of the game board 30, and the inner rail component 51 is interrupted at the lower right portion of the game board 30. For this reason, the game area is defined by the inner peripheral surface of the rail 50 and the window hole 39 of the resin base 38. However, since the game ball launched by the launching device 60 may flow backward through the rail 50 until it passes through the return ball prevention member 53, the parallel portions of the inner and outer rail constituting portions 51 and 52 are excluded from the game area. It is burned.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a ball passage unit 70 is provided on the back side of the front frame set 14 below the window portion 101. The ball passage unit 70 includes a lower plate communication passage 71 connected from a payout mechanism portion 352 described later to the discharge port 16 of the lower plate 15, and an upper plate communication passage 73 connected from the payout mechanism portion 352 to the upper plate 19. In addition, there is a gap of a predetermined interval between the launch rail 61 provided on the inner frame 12 and the rail unit 50 (outer rail constituting portion 52), and the ball path unit 70 receives a game ball dropped from the gap. A foul ball passage 72 for guiding to the lower plate 15 is formed. Thereby, if the game ball launched from the launching device 60 does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns to the rail 50 as a foul ball, the foul ball is returned to the lower plate 15 via the foul ball passage 72. Discharged.

  3 and 4 is a payout passage for guiding a game ball paid out by a payout mechanism portion 352, which will be described later, to the front of the inner frame 12, and an upper plate communication passage 73 (upper plate 19). And a passage leading to the lower plate communication passage 71 (lower plate 15). A shutter 68 is provided below the payout passage 67. When the front frame set 14 is opened, the shutter 68 protrudes forward by an urging force of a spring or the like so that the outlet of the payout passage 67 is almost closed. ing. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by the inlet side rear end of the lower plate communication path 71. In addition, the inlets (sphere inflow portions) of the lower plate communication passage 71 and the upper plate communication passage 73 are adjacent to each other, and in the closed state of the front frame set 14, each of the inlets and the discharge passage 67 are separated by a predetermined distance. A game ball can pass through the gap between the two. For this reason, when the upper plate 19 and the upper plate communication passage 73 are filled with game balls, the game balls to be dispensed flow to the lower plate communication passage 71 side (overflow to the inlet side of the lower plate communication passage 71), and the lower plate connection It will be paid out to the lower plate 15 through the passage 71.

  In addition, the ball path unit 70 is provided with a full detection switch (not shown) that detects a game ball located in the lower dish communication path 71. Due to the presence of the full detection switch, it is grasped that the lower plate 15 is full of game balls (the lower plate 15 is full of game balls and the game balls are retained in the lower plate communication path 71). be able to. In the present embodiment, based on the fact that the game ball is continuously detected for a predetermined time by the full detection switch, the control of prohibiting the launching device 60 from being launched is performed. When the game ball stays in the lower tray communication path 71 and the game ball is not detected by the full detection switch (when it is not detected continuously for a predetermined time), the launching device 60 is allowed to be launched.

  Next, the back configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. Various control boards are arranged on the back of the pachinko machine 10 so as to be lined up, down, left and right, and partially overlapped in the front and back, and further, a game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls And a protective cover made of resin. The dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally sometimes referred to as a back pack. Therefore, this unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203”.

  First, the back configuration of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, on the back side of the variable display device unit 35 (see FIG. 4) arranged corresponding to the through hole in the center of the game board 30, a resin frame cover that covers the center frame 47 from the back side. 213 is provided to protrude rearward. Also, on the back side of the frame cover 213, a decorative symbol display device 42, a display control device 45, and a sub control device 262, which are liquid crystal display devices facing forward from the opening of the frame cover 213, can be attached and detached in a state where they are stacked in front and back. Is attached.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 is housed in a housing box 42 a in which an opening for exposing the display unit (liquid crystal screen) of the decorative symbol display device 42 to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is formed, and the rear surface of the frame cover 213. It is fixed on the side. The display control device 45 is accommodated in the substrate box 45a and fixed to the back side of the decorative symbol display device 42 (accommodation box 42a). The sub-control device 262 is accommodated in the substrate box 262a and fixed to the back side of the display control device 45 (substrate box 45a). In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 47 is disposed. The storage box 42a and the substrate boxes 45a and 262a are made of a transparent resin material or the like so that the inside can be visually recognized.

  Under the frame cover 213, a back frame set 215 is attached to the game board 30 so as to cover the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the start winning unit 33 and the like from behind. The back frame set 215 includes a ball collection mechanism (not shown) for collecting game balls that have won prizes in various winning ports. The game balls collected by the ball collection mechanism are guided to a discharge passage portion 217 described later, and discharged from the discharge chute of the discharge passage portion 217 to the outside of the pachinko machine 10.

  In the present embodiment, the back frame set 215 functions as a mounting base for the main controller 261. More specifically, the board box 263 on which the main controller 261 is mounted is pivotally supported with respect to the back frame set 215 and can be opened rearward.

  The main controller 261 is accommodated in a substrate box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. The substrate box 263 includes a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base, and the box base and the box cover are connected by a sealing member. The board | substrate box 263 connected with the sealing member becomes a structure which cannot be opened unless a predetermined trace is left. As a result, it is possible to easily find out that the board box 263 has been illegally opened.

  In addition, the game board 30 corresponds to various winning ports such as a general winning port 31 as a winning means and detects a game ball that has entered the various winning holes (entrance detecting means). Is provided. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a winning opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 31, and a count switch 223 is provided in the variable winning device 32. In addition, the start winning unit 33 includes a first start winning switch 224a (first condition establishment detecting means) and a second start winning switch 224b (second condition establishment detection) corresponding to the upper winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b, respectively. Means). Further, a through gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the through gate 34.

  Although not shown, the back frame set 215 is provided with a first board relay board that is electrically connected to the prize opening switch 221, the count switch 223, and the through gate switch 225 via a cable connector. . The first board surface relay board relays the prize opening switch 221 and the like and the main control device 261, and is electrically connected to the main control device 261 through a cable connector.

  On the other hand, the start winning switches 224a and 224b that detect a ball entering the starting winning unit 33 (upper winning port 33a or lower winning port 33b) are directly connected to the main controller 261 via the connector cable without passing through the relay board. It is connected.

The detection results detected by the various entrance detection switches are taken into the main controller 261. Then, a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) corresponding to the winning situation at each time is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the payout control device 311, and a predetermined number of game balls are based on the output signal from the payout control device 311. Is dispensed (except when detected by the through gate switch 225).
In addition, although not shown in the drawings, the back of the game board 30 is provided with a large winning opening solenoid that opens the large winning opening by the variable winning apparatus 32, and the start winning unit 33 has a pair of opening / closing members 33c. A winning opening solenoid that opens and closes is provided. The back frame set 215 is also provided with a second board surface relay board (not shown) that relays between the solenoid and the main controller 261.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the back pack unit 203 is a unit in which a back pack 351 formed of resin and a payout mechanism portion 352 for a game ball are integrated. Further, the back pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the left side portion (right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame 12, and can be opened rearward with an open / close axis extending along the vertical direction as an axis. ing. In addition, an external relay terminal plate 240 is provided in the upper left part of the back pack unit 203 (upper right part in FIG. 5).

  The external relay terminal board 240 is for relaying various information transmissions to a hall computer or the like in a game hall, and is provided with a plurality of external connection terminals. For convenience, no reference numeral is given, but for example, a terminal for outputting information on the current gaming state (such as a big hit state or a high probability state), the front frame set 14 detected by the opening detection switches 91 and 92 described later, A terminal for outputting information relating to the opening of the frame 12, a terminal for outputting information relating to various error states such as a ball entry error, a lower tray full tank error, a tank ball no error, a payout error, and the payout from the payout control device 311 A terminal for outputting information on the number of winning balls is provided.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to cover at least the frame cover 213. However, in the present embodiment, the protective cover portion 354 covers the upper portion and the right portion of the substrate box 263 (the left portion in FIG. 5). Thereby, in the closed state of the back pack unit 203, the sealing member provided at the right part of the board box 263 and the terminal part (board side connector) provided along the upper edge part of the main controller 261 are covered. It will be.

  The payout mechanism 352 is arranged so as to bypass the protective cover 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided above the protective cover portion 354, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, a case rail 357 is formed vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. It is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor. Then, the game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 and the like.

  The payout mechanism 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from the outside. Yes. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, an AC 24V main power supply via a voltage converter, and the power switch 382a is switched on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 382a.

  Below the back pack unit 203 (substrate box 263), there is provided a lower frame set 251 that is pivotally supported at the left side of the inner frame 12 (right side in FIG. 5) and can be opened rearward. As shown in FIG. 6, the lower frame set 251 is formed with a discharge passage portion 217 into which the game balls collected by the ball collection mechanism described above flow, and a game ball is placed in the most downstream portion of the discharge passage portion 217. A discharge chute (not shown) for discharging to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 is formed. In other words, the game balls that have won the respective winning openings such as the general winning opening 31 are gathered through the ball collecting mechanism of the back frame set 215 and further discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute of the discharge passage portion 217. In addition, the out port 36 leads to the discharge passage portion 217 in the same manner, and the game balls that have not won any winning port are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute. In this embodiment, the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are configured separately and can be opened and closed independently. However, the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are integrally formed. It is also possible to do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are detachably attached to the back side of the lower frame set 251 in a state where they are overlapped in the front-rear direction. It has been.

  The launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are accommodated in the substrate box 313a and fixed to the back side of the lower frame set 251. Although the launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are described as independent control devices for convenience, they are actually configured by a single board (printed board).

  The payout control device 311 is housed in the substrate box 311a and is fixed to the back side of the substrate box 313a (the launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313). The substrate box 311a in which the dispensing control device 311 is accommodated is provided with a sealing member in the same manner as the substrate box 263 in which the main control device 261 is accommodated, so that an unsealed trace of the substrate box 311a remains. It has become.

  In addition, the card unit connection board 314 is accommodated in the board box 314a and fixed to the back side of the board box 313a (the firing control device 312 and the power supply device 313).

  Each of the board boxes 311a, 313a, and 314a is made of a transparent resin material or the like so that the inside can be visually recognized.

  Further, the dispensing control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321 that protrudes outward from the substrate box 311a. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogged in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse to eliminate the ball clogging (return to a normal state).

  Further, the power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323 that protrudes outward from the substrate box 313a. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, the pachinko machine 10 retains the state at the time of the power failure and can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure when returning from the power failure (power recovery). it can. Therefore, if the power is turned off in a normal procedure (for example, when the game hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored. If you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, hold down the RAM erase switch 323 and hold the power .

  As shown in FIG. 6, a locking device 600 is provided on the back side of the right side of the inner frame 12. The locking device 600 includes a cylinder lock 700 (see FIG. 1 and the like) exposed on the front surface side of the front frame set 14, and a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 700, and the inside is operated by rotating to one side. The frame 12 can be unlocked, and the front frame set 14 can be unlocked by rotating to the other side. In the present embodiment, the inner frame 12 is locked to the outer frame 11, and the front frame set 14 is locked to the inner frame 12.

  In addition, as described above, the extending wall portion 83 that covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 from the back side of the inner frame 12 is formed in the right side frame constituting portion 11d of the outer frame 11 (FIG. 5). reference). Thereby, it becomes difficult to make a wire etc. approach from the back side of outer frame 11, and to operate locking device 600 with the wire etc. As a result, the defense performance can be improved. Further, the extending wall portion 83 is configured to cover the right end portion (the left end portion in FIG. 5) of the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 from the back side, and in the closed state of the inner frame 12, The back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 cannot be opened.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a front frame open detection switch 91 for detecting the opening of the front frame set 14 is provided on the lower right side of the front side of the inner frame 12 (on the right side of the launching device 60). As shown in FIG. 5, an inner frame opening detection switch 92 for detecting the opening of the inner frame 12 is provided on the lower right side on the back side of the inner frame 12 (lower left in FIG. 5). Each of the front frame opening detection switch 91 and the inner frame opening detection switch 92 includes a detection unit that can move in and out of the switch main body, and the front frame opening detection switch 91 is provided so that the detection unit faces forward. The inner frame opening detection switch 92 is provided so that the detection unit faces rearward. When the detection unit is in a state of protruding from the switch main body, an ON signal is output to the main controller 261, and when the detection unit is pressed toward the switch main body and is immersed in the switch main body, an OFF signal is output. It is configured to output to the main controller 261. That is, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the front frame opening detection switch 91 is turned off when the detection unit is pressed on the back surface of the front frame set 14, and when the front frame set 14 is opened, the detection unit returns to the protruding state. Turns on. Similarly, when the inner frame 12 is closed, the inner frame opening detection switch 92 is turned off by the pressing portion 86 integrally formed with the receiving portion 85 of the outer frame 11 and is detected when the inner frame 12 is opened. The part returns to the protruding state and is turned on.

  Next, a manufacturing process of the game board 30 will be described together with a configuration of a decorative plate that becomes a base (base material) of the game board 30. FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the manufacturing process of the game board 30.

  In the sheet sticking step of step S101, a decorative sheet 503 is manufactured by sticking a cell sheet 501 as a decorative sheet to the plate member 500 (see FIGS. 9A and 9B). FIG. 9A is a schematic front view showing a state in which the plate material 500 constituting the decorative plate 503 and the cell sheet 501 attached thereto are separated, and FIG. 9B shows the decorative plate 503. It is a front schematic diagram.

  More specifically, an operator first sets a cell sheet 501 corresponding to the game board 30 (pachinko machine 10) to be manufactured in a predetermined sheet pasting apparatus. Subsequently, an adhesive is applied to the surface of the unprocessed plate material 500 that has been conveyed from a predetermined storage location by a conveyor or the like, and then one cell sheet 501 is attached. The plate material 500 is a rectangular veneer plate.

  The cell sheet 501 is formed by laminating, for example, a fixing layer serving as an adhesive layer with the plate material 500, a printing layer on which various design images and the like are printed, and a transparent resin surface layer covering the surface side of the printing layer. It has a structure.

  Furthermore, a first identification code 505 is attached in advance near the lower left corner (first corner) of the cell sheet 501. The first identification code 505 in the present embodiment is configured by a QR code (registered trademark) that is a two-dimensional code. The first identification code 505 includes various information such as manufacturer information, model information, inner frame 12 type information, game board 30 board data information, and cell sheet 501 type information as the first information group. It is remembered. In addition, the lower left corner part vicinity part 515 of the decoration board 503 (cell sheet 501) to which the 1st identification code 505 was attached | subjected is a part cut out by the router process mentioned later [refer FIG.9 (c)].

  In the subsequent collation process of step S102, the basic information among the various information stored in the first identification code 505 on the decorative board 503 corresponds to the game board 30 (pachinko machine 10) that is currently being manufactured. Check to see if it exists. In this embodiment, model information and type information of the cell sheet 501 are collated as basic information.

  More specifically, first, information of the first identification code 505 is read by a predetermined reading device. Then, the predetermined management device determines whether or not the read reference information matches the reference information registered in advance in itself (step S103). The registered reference information is the same as the reference information included in the second identification code 506 described later.

  Here, when both information corresponds, it transfers to the marking process of step S104 on the assumption that the correct cell sheet 501 is affixed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the two pieces of information do not match, the management device performs a predetermined warning notification (step S108) and stops the production line, assuming that an incorrect cell sheet 501 may be attached. (Step S109).

  In the marking step of step S104, the second identification code 506 is laser-engraved near the upper right corner (second corner) of the decorative plate 503 by a predetermined laser marking device. As a result, the second identification code 506 is engraved on the resin surface layer of the cell sheet 501. The marking process in step S103 corresponds to the coding process in the present embodiment.

  Similar to the first identification code 505, the second identification code 506 is also a QR code that is a two-dimensional code. Further, the vicinity of the upper right corner portion of the decorative plate 503 (cell sheet 501) to which the second identification code 506 is attached is a portion that is not excised by a router process described later (see FIG. 9C). Furthermore, as can be seen by comparing FIG. 4 and FIG. 7, the part to which the second identification code 506 is attached is a part that is outside the game area, and the second part when the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12. The identification code 506 is covered with the inner frame 12 and cannot be seen.

  The second identification code 506 includes, as a second information group, production line information managed by the management apparatus, information related to the date of manufacture, etc., in addition to the information included in the first identification code 505. New information has been added.

  The decorative board 503 properly manufactured as described above is then sent to the router processing step in step S105. The router processing step corresponds to the deletion step in this embodiment.

  In the router processing step, information on the second identification code 506 of the decorative plate 503 (cell sheet 501) is read by a predetermined reading device, and processing corresponding to the model related to the information is performed. When the router processing is performed, a through hole (not shown) for attaching the variable display device unit 35 and the like is formed on the decorative plate 503. Further, the decorative plate 503 has a predetermined outer peripheral shape by cutting away the lower left corner portion vicinity portion 515 and the upper left corner portion vicinity portion 516 [see FIG. 9C]. As a result, the first identification code 505 is also excised from the decorative plate 503.

  Thereafter, the decorative board 503 is subjected to a nailing process (step S106) for planting nails, a component mounting process (step S107) for attaching various components such as the start winning unit 33 and the variable display unit 35, and the like. 30 is completed. Of course, in these processes as well as the router processing process, the information of the second identification code 506 is read by a predetermined reading device, and after recognizing what type of pachinko machine 10 is currently manufactured, Various operations according to the model are executed.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, the second identification code 506 including new information in addition to the model information or the like is applied to the decorative plate 503 to which the first identification code 505 including the model information or the like is attached. It becomes the composition which attaches. As a result, not only predetermined model information, but also various information newly added in the manufacturing process, such as manufacturing date and production line information, can be newly included in the contents of the identification code. . As a result, it is possible to improve manageability and convenience in the manufacturing process and the like, for example, a follow-up survey can be performed in the case where some trouble occurs in the subsequent manufacturing process.

  In addition, when attaching the second identification code 506 to the decorative plate 503, information registered in advance in the management device (information included in the second identification code 506 to be attached hereinafter, hereinafter referred to as “second code information”). The contents of the first identification code 505 previously attached to the cell sheet 501 (hereinafter referred to as “first code information”) are collated. For this reason, even if a cell sheet 501 is stuck incorrectly due to a set mistake of the cell sheet 501 in the sheet sticking process, etc., based on the collation result of the first code information and the second code information. Since processing such as warning notification or stopping the production line is executed, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem such that the decorative plate 503 with the cell sheet 501 not corresponding to the desired model is sent to the next process. it can. Similarly, even if a registration information input error or the like occurs, the first code information and the second code information are collated before the second identification code 506 is stamped. A situation in which the decorative plate 503 is engraved can be prevented. As a result, it is possible to improve manageability in the manufacturing process.

  Conventionally, there are many types of gaming machines such as pachinko machines. In addition, there are those called series machines that are similar to each other but differ in the probability of jackpot occurrence. In such a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the design of the cell sheet may be similar, and there is a possibility that the above-described mistaken pasting of the cell sheet is likely to occur. If a cell sheet sticking error occurs between series machines having different jackpot occurrence probabilities and the number of winning balls at the time of jackpot, there is a concern that there will be a shortage of disadvantages for players and game hall personnel. Therefore, in the gaming machine such as the pachinko machine, the configuration according to the present embodiment is more effective.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first identification code 505 is cut off, thereby preventing the occurrence of a problem that the first identification code 505 and the second identification code 506 are confused and read in the subsequent steps. Can do.

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

  (A) In the above-described embodiment, the collation process for collating the first code information and the second code information is performed in the stage before the marking process of the second identification code 506. Not only this but the structure which performs the collation process which collates the content (1st code information and 2nd code information) of both the identification codes 505 and 506 in the latter stage | step of the marking process of the 2nd identification code 506 is good.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which abbreviate | omitted the collation process (step S102). In order to prevent a situation in which the erroneous second identification code 506 is imprinted when the collation process is omitted, the following configuration may be employed.

  For example, in the previous stage of the marking process in step S103, a reading process of reading the contents from the first identification code 505, and a new addition of manufacturing date, production line information, etc. to the read contents, 2 It is good also as a structure provided with the information setting process set as the information included in the identification code 506.

  (B) In the above embodiment, the QR code is adopted as the identification code. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other two-dimensional codes, color codes, bar codes, numbers, symbols, marks, etc. are adopted as the identification codes. Also good.

  (C) In the above embodiment, the second identification code 506 is laser-engraved. For example, other configurations such as a configuration in which the second identification code 506 is directly printed on the cell sheet 501 and a configuration in which the second identification code 506 is attached as a label seal may be employed.

  (D) In the said embodiment, although it does not mention in particular regarding the structure which attaches | subjects the 1st identification code 505 to the cell sheet 501, as this structure, the 1st identification code 505 to the printing layer or resin surface layer of the cell sheet 501, for example is mentioned. Various known techniques such as printing, engraving, and label sticking can be employed.

  (E) In the above embodiment, the first identification code 505 is attached near the lower left corner of the cell sheet 501 and the second identification code 506 is attached near the upper right corner. The locations to which the identification codes 505 and 506 are attached are not limited to this. For example, the first identification code 505 may be attached to a portion where a through hole is formed by router processing. Further, the second identification code 506 may be attached to a portion that becomes a game area as long as it is a relatively inconspicuous position.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which attaches | subjects the identification code | symbol 505,506 not only to the cell sheet 501, but the back surface of the board | plate material 500, for example.

  (F) The manufacturing process of the game board 30 is not limited to the order of the said embodiment. Accordingly, there is no problem with a slight difference in order, omission of a predetermined process, and provision of a separate process, as long as they do not deviate from the category of manufacturing the normal game board 30.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the step of attaching the first identification code 505 to the cell sheet 501 and the step of registering the information related to the second identification code 506 in the management device are performed as separate steps from the manufacturing step shown in FIG. Although it has a configuration, these steps may be incorporated into the flow of the manufacturing process shown in FIG.

  (G) You may apply to the game board of the type different from the said embodiment, a pachinko machine, etc. In addition to pachinko machines, the present invention can be implemented as various game machines such as alepatchi and sparrow balls.

  (H) In the above embodiment, in order to add production line information and the like related to a series of manufacturing processes from the sheet sticking process (step S101) to the marking process (step S104), a new identification code (second An identification code 506) is added. For example, when a router processing step (step S105), a nail driving step (step S106), a component mounting step (step S107), etc. are performed, new line information and the like related to these steps are added. It is good also as a structure to which an identification code is attached | subjected.

  Of course, a configuration may be adopted in which addition (replacement) of new identification codes to which production line information or the like is added is sequentially performed at a plurality of locations in the manufacturing process of the game board 30.

  (I) In the above-described embodiment, after the second identification code 506 is attached, the part to which the first identification code 505 is attached is cut out by router processing. Not only this but the 1st identification code 505 is good also as a structure attached | subjected to the position which is not excised.

  However, in order to prevent the occurrence of a problem that the first identification code 505 and the second identification code 506 are confused and read in subsequent steps, a configuration in which the first identification code 505 is deleted as follows is adopted. You can also.

  For example, in a configuration in which the first identification code 505 is printed on the surface of the cell sheet 501 or the side surface of the plate member 500, the first identification code 505 may be deleted when the second identification code 506 is newly added. . Further, in the configuration in which the first identification code 505 is attached as a label seal, the first identification code 505 may be peeled off when the second identification code 506 is newly added.

  As described above, if the deletion process is performed before the second identification code 506 is newly added, it is easy to secure an area to which the second identification code 506 is attached. On the other hand, if the deletion process is performed after the second identification code 506 is added, the identification codes 505 and 506 can be easily confirmed, and the decorative plate 503 with the wrong second identification code 506 is provided. Generation | occurrence | production of the malfunction of being sent to the following process can be reduced.

  Hereinafter, the technical idea that is not described in the claims and that can be grasped from the above embodiment will be described together with the effects thereof.

Means 1. A manufacturing method of a game board (decoration board) constituting a gaming machine,
At least new information is added to the first information group for the game board with the first identification code including the first information group including information (model information) that can specify at least the type of the gaming machine. A game board (decoration board) manufacturing method comprising a coding step of attaching a second identification code including an added second information group.

  According to the above means 1, the second identification including the second information group in which new information is added to the first information group with respect to the game board with the first identification code including the first information group. The code is attached. As a result, not only predetermined model information, but also various information newly added in the manufacturing process, such as manufacturing date and production line information, can be newly included in the contents of the identification code. . As a result, it is possible to improve manageability and convenience in the manufacturing process and the like, for example, a follow-up survey can be performed in the case where some trouble occurs in the subsequent manufacturing process.

Mean 2. In the previous stage of the coding process,
A reading step of reading the first information group from the first identification code;
The game board manufacturing method according to claim 1, further comprising an information setting step of setting a new information added to the read first information group as the second information group.

  Although it is conceivable that the basic information part (for example, model information) of the second information group relating to the second identification code is registered in advance in a predetermined management device, in such a case, it is caused by an input error of information by an operator, etc. As a result, there is a risk that an incorrect identification code will be attached.

  On the other hand, according to the above-mentioned means 2, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of such a problem, and thus to prevent the occurrence of a problem such that a game board with an identification code not corresponding to a desired model is sent to the next process. Can do. As a result, it is possible to improve manageability in the manufacturing process.

  Means 3. 2. The game board according to claim 1, further comprising a collation step of collating the contents of the first information group and the contents of the second information group at a pre-stage or a post-stage of the coding process. Manufacturing method.

  According to the means 3, in the configuration in which the basic information portion (for example, model information) of the second information group related to the second identification code is registered in advance in a predetermined management device, an input error of the information occurs. In this case, a game board with an identification code that does not correspond to the desired model is given by performing a predetermined process such as warning notification based on the collation result of the contents of both identification codes or stopping the production line. Can be prevented from occurring such as being sent to the next process. As a result, it is possible to improve manageability in the manufacturing process.

  In the collation step, it is sufficient to compare at least basic information such as model information common to both identification codes and determine whether or not the contents of both identification codes match.

Means 4. Before or after the coding process,
The game board manufacturing method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a deletion step of deleting the first identification code.

  According to the means 4, by deleting the first identification code, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem that the first identification code and the second identification code are mixedly read in the subsequent steps.

  As a method of deleting the first identification code, for example, a method of excising a part to which the first identification code is attached by router processing or the like can be mentioned. In addition, in the configuration in which the first identification code is printed, there is a method of deleting the first identification code. In the configuration in which the first identification code is attached as a label seal, the first identification code is peeled off. The method etc. are mentioned.

  In the configuration in which the deletion process is performed before the coding process, it is easy to secure an area to which the second identification code is attached. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the deletion process is performed at a later stage of the coding process, it is easier to check both identification codes, and the occurrence of problems such as a game board with an incorrect identification code being sent to the next process is reduced. Can do.

  Means 5. 5. The game board manufacturing method according to claim 1, wherein at least the second identification code of the first identification code and the second identification code is a two-dimensional code.

  In recent pachinko machines and the like, the game area tends to expand, and the number of parts outside the game area to which an identification code necessary only for the manufacturing process is reduced. For this reason, it may be difficult to secure an area to which the second identification code is added in addition to the first identification code. Since the first identification code does not need to be left until the final stage of manufacturing, it may be attached to the part to be excised in the subsequent process, but the second identification code is essential for the management of the subsequent process. Therefore, it may be more difficult to secure the area to be attached.

  In this regard, by using the second identification code as a two-dimensional code as in this means, a sufficient amount of information can be secured and attached even in a relatively narrow area.

  Means 6. The game board manufacturing method according to any one of means 1 to 5, wherein the coding step is performed by laser engraving.

  In the configuration where the identification code is printed directly on the decorative sheet or pasted as a label seal, the identification code may become unreadable or the label seal may be peeled off due to friction when the decorative plates are stacked in the manufacturing process. There is.

  In this respect, the occurrence of such a problem can be prevented by attaching an identification code to the decorative sheet by laser engraving as in this means.

  Mean 7 A game board (decorative board) manufactured by the manufacturing method according to any one of means 1 to 6.

  Means 8. A gaming machine comprising the gaming board according to means 7.

  As a gaming machine provided with such a gaming board, for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine can be cited.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 30 ... Game board, 500 ... Board material, 501 ... Cell sheet, 503 ... Decoration board, 505 ... 1st identification code, 506 ... 2nd identification code.

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, gaming machines such as pachinko machines have been manufactured through a number of processes. For example, a game board that constitutes a game area of a pachinko machine first attaches a decorative sheet to the surface of a board material such as a plywood board, manufactures a decorative board serving as a base (base material), and then shapes the decorative board into a predetermined shape. Manufactured through router processing to cut. Then, a large number of nails are planted on the decorative board after the router processing, and a variety of members such as a display device, a winning device, and a decorative member are attached to complete the game board.

  In recent years, the manufacturing process has been managed by pre-printing an identification code such as a bar coat that can specify the type (model) of the gaming machine to be manufactured on a decorative sheet of the gaming board (for example, Patent Document 1). For example, in the attachment process of various members, the content of the barcode attached to the game board is read by a predetermined reading device, and the attachment work of various members corresponding to the model is performed on the game board.

Japanese Patent No. 3712792

  However, in the method of attaching an identification code to a decorative sheet in advance as in the prior art, the contents of the identification code can include only predetermined model information, etc., and the date of manufacture and production There is a possibility that the content of the identification code in the manufacturing process becomes fixed, for example, the line information cannot be included. As a result, there is a possibility that manageability and convenience may be lowered, for example, when a follow-up investigation cannot be performed when some trouble occurs in the subsequent manufacturing process.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the manageability in the manufacturing process.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1
A sheet affixing step of affixing a rectangular decorative sheet having a first identification code including a first information group including information capable of specifying a type of gaming machine in the vicinity of the first corner to a plate; ,
A reading step of reading the first information group from a first identification code of a decorative sheet affixed to the plate material ;
An information setting step for setting, as the second information group, information obtained by adding new information to the read first information group;
A coding step for attaching a second identification code including the second information group in the vicinity of the second corner portion diagonally opposite the first corner portion to the decorative sheet affixed to the plate material ;
A gaming board formed through a cutting step of excising a portion to which the first identification code is attached, leaving a predetermined range including the portion to which the second identification code is attached among the plate members. Is the gist.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the manageability in the manufacturing process.

It is a front view which shows a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame and the front frame set. It is a front view which shows structures, such as an inner frame and a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame, the back pack unit, etc. FIG. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a flowchart which shows the manufacturing process of a game board. (A) is the front schematic diagram shown in the state which divided | segmented the board | plate material which comprises a decorative board, and the cell sheet affixed there, (b) is a front schematic diagram which shows a decorative board, (c ) Is a schematic front view showing the decorative board with the first identification code cut off.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14 are opened. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the configuration of the inner frame 12, the game board 30, and the like. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame 12, the back pack unit 203, and the like are opened. However, in FIG. 3, for the sake of convenience, nails and accessories placed on the surface of the game board 30, a glass unit 137 attached to the front frame set 14, and the like are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3 and the like, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that constitutes an outline of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 is supported at one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. .

  As shown in FIG. 6 and the like, the outer frame 11 has an upper side frame constituting portion 11a and a lower side frame constituting portion 11b made of a wooden plate material, and the left side frame constituting portion 11c and the right side frame constituting portion 11d are made of aluminum alloy. Each of the frame components 11a to 11d is assembled in a rectangular frame shape as a whole by a detachable fastener such as a screw.

  An upper hinge 81 and a lower hinge 82 are attached to the upper and lower ends of the left side frame constituting portion 11c (see FIG. 1). The upper and lower hinges 81 and 82 support the upper and lower portions of the inner frame 12 so that the inner frame 12 can be rotated. As a result, the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed. And the inner frame 12 etc. are accommodated in the space part formed inside the outer frame 11.

  The right side frame constituting portion 11d is formed with an extending wall portion 83 that protrudes from the vicinity of the rear end portion in the width direction toward the inside of the outer frame 11. The extending wall 83 covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 (see FIG. 6) provided on the back side of the right side of the inner frame 12 from the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 5). In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, a pair of upper and lower receiving portions 84 and 85 to which the locking member of the locking device 600 is locked are provided on the front surface side of the extending wall portion 83. Further, a pressing portion 86 that abuts on an inner frame opening detection switch 92 described later is provided on the lower receiving portion 85 so as to protrude toward the inner side of the outer frame 11.

  Furthermore, a resin curtain decoration 87 is attached to the lower frame constituting portion 11b. A rib 88 projecting upward is integrally formed at the back of the upper surface of the curtain decoration 87. This makes it difficult to form a gap with the inner frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set up and down on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, so that the inner frame 12 can be opened forward with the opening / closing axis serving as an axis. It has become. The inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 38 whose outer shape is rectangular, and a substantially elliptical window hole 39 is formed at the center of the resin base 38.

  A front frame set 14 is attached to the front side of the inner frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed. As with the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 can be opened forward with an opening / closing axis set along the top and bottom on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10.

  The front frame set 14 has a rectangular outer shape like the inner frame 12, and covers almost the entire front side of the inner frame 12 in the closed state. A substantially elliptical window 101 is formed at the center of the front frame set 14. Thereby, the game board 30 (game area) attached to the rear surface of the inner frame 12 can be visually recognized from the outside through the window portion 101 of the front frame set 14 and the window hole 39 of the inner frame 12. The detailed configuration of the game board 30 will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front side of the front frame set 14, a lower tray 15 as a ball tray is provided at the lower center, and game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 are stored in the lower tray 15. It is possible. In addition, on the front side of the lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 25 for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 15 is provided. In addition, an effect button 125 with a built-in LED is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15, and by pressing the effect button 125, a corresponding effect is performed on a decorative symbol display device 42 described later. Or the production content is changed.

  On the right side of the lower plate 15, a game ball launching handle (hereinafter simply referred to as a handle) 18 protruding toward the front side is provided. The handle 18 is provided with a touch sensor (not shown) and an operation amount detection means (not shown) for detecting the operation amount of the operation unit of the handle 18.

  An upper plate 19 is provided above the lower plate 15. The upper plate 19 is a ball tray that temporarily stores the game balls and guides them toward a game ball launching device (hereinafter simply referred to as launching device) 60 as launching means, which will be described later, while being aligned in a row. When the upper plate 19 is full of game balls, the game balls to be paid out are guided to the lower plate 15 via the lower plate communication passage 71 and the discharge port 16 described later.

  The upper plate 19 is provided with a ball lending button 121 and a return button 122. Thereby, in the game hall or the like, when the ball lending button 121 is operated with a bill or a card inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, depending on the operation Rental balls are supplied to the upper plate 19. On the other hand, the return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. However, the ball lending button 121 and the return button 122 are not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are directly lending to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, so-called cash machine.

  Further, the upper plate 19 is provided with a ball removal button 123. When the ball removal button 123 is pressed, a communication hole (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the ball guide path of the upper plate 19 and communicating with the lower plate 15 is opened and stored in the upper plate 19. The game ball is guided (dropped) to the lower plate 15. That is, the player can move the game ball on the upper plate 19 to the lower plate 15 at any time by operating the ball removal button 123.

  In addition, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the front surface of the front frame set 14. These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. For example, a frame lamp 102 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided on the periphery of the window 101. Further, on both sides of the frame lamp 102, there are provided error display lamps 104 that are turned on when a predetermined error occurs. Note that a number of fine through holes corresponding to the speaker SP (see FIG. 3) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14 are formed in the frame lamp 102 above the error display lamps 104.

  A glass unit 137 is attached to the back side of the front frame set 14. The glass unit 137 is not attached to a pair of conventional front and rear rectangular glass plates separately in front and rear pairs, but is formed into a round shape as a whole and attached after being assembled.

  Next, the inner frame 12 (resin base 38) will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the game board 30 is mounted on the inner frame 12 (resin base 38) on the rear side of the window hole 39. The game board 30 is attached in a state in which the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the inner frame 12 (resin base 38). Therefore, a substantially central portion of the front surface portion of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 39 of the resin base 38.

  Further, at the lower part of the front surface of the inner frame 12 (resin base 38), that is, below the window hole 39 (game board 30), a launch rail for guiding the launch device 60 and the game ball immediately after being launched from the launch device 60. 61 is attached. In the present embodiment, a solenoid-type firing device is employed as the firing device 60. In addition, above the launching device 60, a ball feeding device that guides the game balls guided from the upper plate 19 one by one to the launching position of the launching device 60 by driving a built-in driving means (for example, a solenoid). 63 is provided.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. The game board 30 is configured by attaching various accessories to a decorative plate 503 (see FIG. 9) described later.

  More specifically, the game board 30 includes a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, a starting winning unit (starting port) 33, a through gate 34, a variable display unit 35, a first special display device 43L, and a second special display. The device 43R and the like are disposed in a through hole formed by router processing, and are attached from the front side of the game board 30 with wood screws or the like.

  As is well known, when a game ball enters (wins) various winning ports such as the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the start winning unit 33, etc., it is detected by various detection switches, and is sent to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15). A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. For example, when there is a ball entering the start winning unit 33, there are three balls when there is a ball entering the general winning slot 31, and when there is a ball entering the variable winning device 32. Fifteen game balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (lower plate 15). In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and the game balls that have not won the various winning ports such as the general winning port 31 are discharged out of the game area through the out port 36. . In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a large number of nails for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game balls, and various members such as windmills (servants).

  The start winning unit 33 is provided at both sides of the upper winning opening 33a (first starting entering means) and the lower winning opening 33b (second starting entering means) as starting start means and the lower winning opening 33b. A pair of opening / closing members 33c for opening and closing is provided. The upper winning opening 33a allows a game ball to always enter, while the lower winning opening 33b is a game that flows down the gaming area by the opening / closing member 33c opening and closing in accordance with the establishment of a predetermined condition. The state can be changed between an open state in which a ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter. As will be described in detail later, the start winning unit 33 is a first start winning switch serving as a condition establishment detecting means (ball entering detecting means) for detecting the game balls that have entered the upper winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b. 224a, a second start winning switch 224b, and when a game ball is detected by the start winning switch 224a, 224b, whether or not to generate a big hit state is determined, and a special display device 43L and 43R (and a decorative symbol display device 42 described later) are configured to perform variable display. And, when winning in the winning / losing lottery, a big win state (special game state) is given.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot types include “16R probability variation jackpot”, “16R normal variation jackpot”, “2R probability variation jackpot”, and “2R latent probability variation jackpot”. In the jackpot state of “16R probability variable jackpot” and “16R normal jackpot”, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 30 seconds, or eight game balls win the variable winning device 32 as one round, This is repeated 16 times. On the other hand, in the jackpot state of “2R probability variation jackpot” and “2R latent probability variation jackpot”, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.4 seconds, or eight game balls win the variable winning device 32. This is repeated twice with one round. That is, the big hit state of “16R probability variable jackpot” and “16R normal jackpot” can expect a large increase in game balls, but the big hit state of “2R probability variable jackpot” and “2R latent probability big jackpot” is in the jackpot state. Thus, the number of game balls that can be acquired is extremely small (the increase of game balls cannot be almost expected). Instead of the above configuration, the configuration of one round in the jackpot state of “2R probability variation jackpot” and “2R latent probability variation jackpot” is changed to the configuration of one round in the jackpot state of “16R probability variation jackpot” and “16R normal jackpot” The same configuration may be used. That is, the variable winning device 32 may be opened for 30 seconds, or eight game balls may be won in the variable winning device 32 as one round.

  Further, when “16R probability variation jackpot”, “2R probability variation jackpot”, or “2R latent probability variation jackpot” occurs, a high probability state (high probability mode as a specific mode) is given after the jackpot state ends. However, when “2R latent probability variation jackpot” occurs, the player is in a state where it is difficult for the player to recognize the state in which the high probability mode is given, that is, the latent state (latency probability variation mode). On the other hand, when “16R normal jackpot” occurs, a low probability state (low probability mode such as a time reduction mode or a normal mode) is given after the jackpot state ends.

  In the present embodiment, the distribution of the jackpot type that is awarded when the game ball enters the upper winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b wins when the winning ball is won. It has become. If the winning lottery is triggered by the game ball entering the top winning opening 33a, any one of “16R probability variation jackpot”, “16R normal variation jackpot”, “2R probability variation jackpot” or “2R latency probability variation jackpot” When the winning lottery with the game ball entering the lower winning prize opening 33b is won, the game is distributed to either “16R probability variable big hit” or “16R normal big hit”.

  The first and second special display devices 43 </ b> L and 43 </ b> R are configured by 7-segment display devices and are installed on the right side of the variable winning device 32. Then, when the game ball enters the top winning port 33a of the start winning unit 33, the first special display device 43L performs switching display (variable display), and the game ball enters the lower winning port 33b. As a trigger, switching display (variation display) is performed on the second special display device 43R. The display contents of the special display devices 43L and 43R are directly controlled by a main control device 261 described later.

  In addition, after the variable display is performed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, whether or not a big hit is determined is displayed depending on the display mode (for example, characters) when the variable display is stopped. The For example, when a game ball wins in the top winning opening 33a, “-” → “7” → “3” → “2” → “1” → “−” → ... on the corresponding first special display device 43L.・ Switching display (variation display) is performed at high speed (for example, every 4 msec), and when a predetermined time has elapsed, one of the display modes is stopped (for example, stopped for several seconds). Then, when the big hit lottery is won, any one of “7”, “3”, “2”, and “1” is displayed when the fluctuation is stopped, and a big win state is generated. However, when the game ball wins the lower winning opening 33b, “2R probability variation jackpot” and “2R latent probability variation jackpot” do not occur, so “2” and “1” are determined and displayed on the second special display device 43R. It will never be done.

  Specifically, when “16R probability big hit” is given, “7” is stopped and displayed on the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, and when “16R normal big hit” is given, When “3” is stopped and displayed on the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, and “2R probability variation big hit” is given, “2” is stopped and displayed on the first special display device 43L, and “2R latency” When “probable big hit” is given, “1” is stopped and displayed on the first special display device 43L.

  In addition, when either the first special display device 43L or the second special display device 43R is performing variable display or determination display, the other is turned off ("-" is displayed). However, if neither the change display nor the determination display is performed in either case, “-” is displayed in both cases.

  In addition, when a game ball newly wins the start winning unit 33 during the variation display of the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, the corresponding variation display is performed at that time. It is the structure performed after the end of. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in the present embodiment, it corresponds to the game ball won in the top winning port 33a and the game ball won in the lower winning port 33b. Then, the variation display up to four times (total eight variation display) is put on hold. In addition, the number of times of holding is lit and displayed by the first holding lamp 46a and the second holding lamp 46b. If a new game ball wins the start winning unit 33 during the big hit state, the corresponding change display is also suspended.

  Basically, the variable display triggered by winning in the top winning opening 33a is stored in the order in which the corresponding game balls have entered the top winning opening 33a and is digested in the order in which they entered, and the bottom winning opening 33b. The change display triggered by winning a prize is stored in the order in which the corresponding game balls have entered the lower winning opening 33b and digested in the order in which they entered. However, when both the variable display triggered by winning in the upper winning opening 33a and the variable display triggered by entering the lower winning opening 33b are held (the first holding lamp 46a and the second holding hold) In the case where one or more lamps 46b are lit), the variable display triggered by the entry into the lower prize opening 33b is preferentially digested. In other words, unless all the variable displays triggered by winning in the lower winning opening 33b are digested, the variable display triggered by entering the upper winning opening 33a is not performed. For example, in the state where one first holding lamp 46a is lit, when a game ball enters the lower winning opening 33b and one second holding lamp 46b lights, the player enters the upper winning opening 33a. The change display that is triggered is postponed, and the change display that is triggered by the ball entering the lower prize opening 33b is performed first. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the fluctuation display triggered by entering the top winning opening 33a is also referred to as “first fluctuation display”, and the fluctuation display triggered by entering the lower winning opening 33b is referred to as “second fluctuation display”. Is also referred to.

  Further, the through gate 34 is configured such that game balls flowing down the game area can pass one by one. As will be described in detail later, the through gate 34 includes a through gate switch 225 that can detect a game ball passing through the through gate 34. When the game ball is detected by the through gate switch 225, the through gate 34 is started. An open lottery for determining whether or not the winning unit 33 is in an open state is performed, and variable display is performed on the normal symbol display device 41. When the winning lottery is won, the start winning unit 33 (opening / closing member 33c) is opened for a specified time.

  The variable display device unit 35 includes a normal symbol display device 41 that variably displays triggered by the passage of the through gate 34, and a decorative symbol display device that variably displays in accordance with the variable display by the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. 42 is provided. Further, the variable display device unit 35 indicates a variation indicating whether the variation display performed on the decorative symbol display device 42 corresponds to which of the top winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b. A lamp 40, the first holding lamp 46a and the second holding lamp 46b, and a holding lamp 44 are provided.

  The normal symbol display device 41 is configured so that “○” or “×” can be lit as a normal symbol. For example, each time a game ball passes through the through gate 34, the normal symbol is displayed as “O” → “×” → “○” →... Is displayed at high speed (change display). Then, when the change display is stopped for several seconds with the “◯” symbol (winning symbol), the start winning unit 33 is opened for a predetermined time. The display contents of the normal symbol display device 41 are directly controlled by a main control device 261 described later.

  In addition, when a game ball newly passes through the through gate 34 during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display device 41, the corresponding fluctuation display is performed after the end of the fluctuation display at that time. It has become. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, it is held up to 4 times, and the hold number is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 44. Yes.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 constituting the rendering means in the present embodiment is constituted by a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by a sub control device 262 and a display control device 45 as sub control means described later. That is, in the decorative symbol display device 42, the sub-control is performed based on the command from the main control device 261 as the main control means so as to correspond to the results displayed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. The auxiliary display content is determined by the device 262, and the display is performed by the display control device 45 described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 is provided with, for example, three symbol display areas, upper, middle, and lower, and a plurality of types of symbols (numerals) are sequentially displayed (variably displayed) in each symbol display area. The symbols are stopped and displayed in order for each display region (for example, in the order of the upper symbol display region → the lower symbol display region → the middle symbol display region). For example, when “16R probability variation jackpot” or “16R normal jackpot” is confirmed in the main controller 261, a display corresponding to the jackpot is made on the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, and the decorative symbol display device At 42, the symbol is stopped and displayed in a combination corresponding to the jackpot (for example, the symbols that are stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area, the middle symbol display area, and the lower symbol display area are the same), and the jackpot state is started. The In the case of “2R probability variation jackpot” or “2R latent probability variation jackpot”, the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 does not correspond to the jackpot.

  Further, when symbols are stopped and displayed in combinations corresponding to jackpots, the same symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area, for example, as a preceding stage. In this way, the state where the same symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area and the variable display is still being performed in the middle symbol display area is the reach state.

  If the big hit state does not occur even if the reach state occurs, the symbols different from the symbols stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area are stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area. Further, in the case of “16R probability variation jackpot” or “16R normal jackpot”, the numbers of the flat eyes are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 as described above, but “2R probability variation jackpot” is obtained. In this case, a predetermined combination of numbers (hereinafter referred to as a chance symbol) is stopped and displayed instead of a doublet. For example, “3”, “4”, and “1” are stopped and displayed in the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas. In the case of “2R latent probability variation big hit”, the stop display is made with a combination of random outsets on the surface as in the case of outage rather than a predetermined combination of specific numbers. Of course, in the case of “2R latent probability variation jackpot”, it is not a combination of random deviations, for example, “2”, “8”, “5” are stopped and displayed in the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas, etc. Alternatively, a predetermined combination of specific numbers may be stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the variation specifying lamp 40 includes a blue light emitting LED and a red light emitting LED, and the decorative symbol display device 42 displays a variation display triggered by entering the top winning opening 33a. When the display is changed, the light is emitted in blue, and when the variable display is triggered by the entry into the lower prize opening 33b, the light is emitted in red.

  The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 so as to surround the decorative symbol display device 42. A ball entrance 151 is provided in the upper portion of the center frame 47, and a game ball that has entered the ball entrance 151 is formed inside the center frame 47 along the side of the decorative symbol display device 42. It is guided on a stage 153 formed below the decorative symbol display device 42 via a warp channel 152 extending vertically. The game ball guided on the stage 153 falls from the stage 153 to the front game area, or rolls on the stage 153 and then enters the pocket 154 formed at the center back side of the stage 153. . The pocket 154 communicates with a guide passage 155 that leads to a game area directly above the start winning unit 33 (upward winning opening 33a), and a game ball that has entered the pocket 154 has a relatively high probability. The start winning unit 33 (upward winning opening 33a) is entered.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won, and is in an open state in which a game ball can be won in the case of a big hit (occurrence of a special game state).

  The game board 30 includes an inner rail component 51 and an outer rail component 52, and a rail 50 that guides a game ball launched from the launch device 60 to the upper part of the game board 30 is attached. As a result, the game balls fired in accordance with the turning operation of the handle 18 are guided through the launch rail 61 and the rail 50 into a game area formed between the game board 30 and the glass unit 137.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail constituting portion 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 4). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the rail 50 to the game area returns to the rail 50 again.

  In the present embodiment, the outer rail component 52 is interrupted at the upper right portion of the game board 30, and the inner rail component 51 is interrupted at the lower right portion of the game board 30. For this reason, the game area is defined by the inner peripheral surface of the rail 50 and the window hole 39 of the resin base 38. However, since the game ball launched by the launching device 60 may flow backward through the rail 50 until it passes through the return ball prevention member 53, the parallel portions of the inner and outer rail constituting portions 51 and 52 are excluded from the game area. It is burned.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a ball passage unit 70 is provided on the back side of the front frame set 14 below the window portion 101. The ball passage unit 70 includes a lower plate communication passage 71 connected from a payout mechanism portion 352 described later to the discharge port 16 of the lower plate 15, and an upper plate communication passage 73 connected from the payout mechanism portion 352 to the upper plate 19. In addition, there is a gap of a predetermined interval between the launch rail 61 provided on the inner frame 12 and the rail unit 50 (outer rail constituting portion 52), and the ball path unit 70 receives a game ball dropped from the gap. A foul ball passage 72 for guiding to the lower plate 15 is formed. Thereby, if the game ball launched from the launching device 60 does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns to the rail 50 as a foul ball, the foul ball is returned to the lower plate 15 via the foul ball passage 72. Discharged.

  3 and 4 is a payout passage for guiding a game ball paid out by a payout mechanism portion 352, which will be described later, to the front of the inner frame 12, and an upper plate communication passage 73 (upper plate 19). And a passage leading to the lower plate communication passage 71 (lower plate 15). A shutter 68 is provided below the payout passage 67. When the front frame set 14 is opened, the shutter 68 protrudes forward by an urging force of a spring or the like so that the outlet of the payout passage 67 is almost closed. ing. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by the inlet side rear end of the lower plate communication path 71. In addition, the inlets (sphere inflow portions) of the lower plate communication passage 71 and the upper plate communication passage 73 are adjacent to each other, and in the closed state of the front frame set 14, each of the inlets and the discharge passage 67 are separated by a predetermined distance. A game ball can pass through the gap between the two. For this reason, when the upper plate 19 and the upper plate communication passage 73 are filled with game balls, the game balls to be dispensed flow to the lower plate communication passage 71 side (overflow to the inlet side of the lower plate communication passage 71), and the lower plate connection It will be paid out to the lower plate 15 through the passage 71.

  In addition, the ball path unit 70 is provided with a full detection switch (not shown) that detects a game ball located in the lower dish communication path 71. Due to the presence of the full detection switch, it is grasped that the lower plate 15 is full of game balls (the lower plate 15 is full of game balls and the game balls are retained in the lower plate communication path 71). be able to. In the present embodiment, based on the fact that the game ball is continuously detected for a predetermined time by the full detection switch, the control of prohibiting the launching device 60 from being launched is performed. When the game ball stays in the lower tray communication path 71 and the game ball is not detected by the full detection switch (when it is not detected continuously for a predetermined time), the launching device 60 is allowed to be launched.

  Next, the back configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. Various control boards are arranged on the back of the pachinko machine 10 so as to be lined up, down, left and right, and partially overlapped in the front and back, and further, a game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls And a protective cover made of resin. The dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally sometimes referred to as a back pack. Therefore, this unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203”.

  First, the back configuration of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, on the back side of the variable display device unit 35 (see FIG. 4) arranged corresponding to the through hole in the center of the game board 30, a resin frame cover that covers the center frame 47 from the back side. 213 is provided to protrude rearward. Also, on the back side of the frame cover 213, a decorative symbol display device 42, a display control device 45, and a sub control device 262, which are liquid crystal display devices facing forward from the opening of the frame cover 213, can be attached and detached in a state where they are stacked in front and back. Is attached.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 is housed in a housing box 42 a in which an opening for exposing the display unit (liquid crystal screen) of the decorative symbol display device 42 to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is formed, and the rear surface of the frame cover 213. It is fixed on the side. The display control device 45 is accommodated in the substrate box 45a and fixed to the back side of the decorative symbol display device 42 (accommodation box 42a). The sub-control device 262 is accommodated in the substrate box 262a and fixed to the back side of the display control device 45 (substrate box 45a). In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 47 is disposed. The storage box 42a and the substrate boxes 45a and 262a are made of a transparent resin material or the like so that the inside can be visually recognized.

  Under the frame cover 213, a back frame set 215 is attached to the game board 30 so as to cover the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the start winning unit 33 and the like from behind. The back frame set 215 includes a ball collection mechanism (not shown) for collecting game balls that have won prizes in various winning ports. The game balls collected by the ball collection mechanism are guided to a discharge passage portion 217 described later, and discharged from the discharge chute of the discharge passage portion 217 to the outside of the pachinko machine 10.

  In the present embodiment, the back frame set 215 functions as a mounting base for the main controller 261. More specifically, the board box 263 on which the main controller 261 is mounted is pivotally supported with respect to the back frame set 215 and can be opened rearward.

  The main controller 261 is accommodated in a substrate box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. The substrate box 263 includes a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base, and the box base and the box cover are connected by a sealing member. The board | substrate box 263 connected with the sealing member becomes a structure which cannot be opened unless a predetermined trace is left. As a result, it is possible to easily find out that the board box 263 has been illegally opened.

  In addition, the game board 30 corresponds to various winning ports such as a general winning port 31 as a winning means and detects a game ball that has entered the various winning holes (entrance detecting means). Is provided. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a winning opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 31, and a count switch 223 is provided in the variable winning device 32. In addition, the start winning unit 33 includes a first start winning switch 224a (first condition establishment detecting means) and a second start winning switch 224b (second condition establishment detection) corresponding to the upper winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b, respectively. Means). Further, a through gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the through gate 34.

  Although not shown, the back frame set 215 is provided with a first board relay board that is electrically connected to the prize opening switch 221, the count switch 223, and the through gate switch 225 via a cable connector. . The first board surface relay board relays the prize opening switch 221 and the like and the main control device 261, and is electrically connected to the main control device 261 through a cable connector.

  On the other hand, the start winning switches 224a and 224b that detect a ball entering the starting winning unit 33 (upper winning port 33a or lower winning port 33b) are directly connected to the main controller 261 via the connector cable without passing through the relay board. It is connected.

The detection results detected by the various entrance detection switches are taken into the main controller 261. Then, a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) corresponding to the winning situation at each time is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the payout control device 311, and a predetermined number of game balls are based on the output signal from the payout control device 311. Is dispensed (except when detected by the through gate switch 225).
In addition, although not shown in the drawings, the back of the game board 30 is provided with a large winning opening solenoid that opens the large winning opening by the variable winning apparatus 32, and the start winning unit 33 has a pair of opening / closing members 33c. A winning opening solenoid that opens and closes is provided. The back frame set 215 is also provided with a second board surface relay board (not shown) that relays between the solenoid and the main controller 261.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the back pack unit 203 is a unit in which a back pack 351 formed of resin and a payout mechanism portion 352 for a game ball are integrated. Further, the back pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the left side portion (right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame 12, and can be opened rearward with an open / close axis extending along the vertical direction as an axis. ing. In addition, an external relay terminal plate 240 is provided in the upper left part of the back pack unit 203 (upper right part in FIG. 5).

  The external relay terminal board 240 is for relaying various information transmissions to a hall computer or the like in a game hall, and is provided with a plurality of external connection terminals. For convenience, no reference numeral is given, but for example, a terminal for outputting information on the current gaming state (such as a big hit state or a high probability state), the front frame set 14 detected by the opening detection switches 91 and 92 described later, A terminal for outputting information relating to the opening of the frame 12, a terminal for outputting information relating to various error states such as a ball entry error, a lower tray full tank error, a tank ball no error, a payout error, and the payout from the payout control device 311 A terminal for outputting information on the number of winning balls is provided.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to cover at least the frame cover 213. However, in the present embodiment, the protective cover portion 354 covers the upper portion and the right portion of the substrate box 263 (the left portion in FIG. 5). Thereby, in the closed state of the back pack unit 203, the sealing member provided at the right part of the board box 263 and the terminal part (board side connector) provided along the upper edge part of the main controller 261 are covered. It will be.

  The payout mechanism 352 is arranged so as to bypass the protective cover 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided above the protective cover portion 354, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, a case rail 357 is formed vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. It is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor. Then, the game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 and the like.

  The payout mechanism 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from the outside. Yes. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, an AC 24V main power supply via a voltage converter, and the power switch 382a is switched on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 382a.

  Below the back pack unit 203 (substrate box 263), there is provided a lower frame set 251 that is pivotally supported at the left side of the inner frame 12 (right side in FIG. 5) and can be opened rearward. As shown in FIG. 6, the lower frame set 251 is formed with a discharge passage portion 217 into which the game balls collected by the ball collection mechanism described above flow, and a game ball is placed in the most downstream portion of the discharge passage portion 217. A discharge chute (not shown) for discharging to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 is formed. In other words, the game balls that have won the respective winning openings such as the general winning opening 31 are gathered through the ball collecting mechanism of the back frame set 215 and further discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute of the discharge passage portion 217. In addition, the out port 36 leads to the discharge passage portion 217 in the same manner, and the game balls that have not won any winning port are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute. In this embodiment, the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are configured separately and can be opened and closed independently. However, the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are integrally formed. It is also possible to do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are detachably attached to the back side of the lower frame set 251 in a state where they are overlapped in the front-rear direction. It has been.

  The launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are accommodated in the substrate box 313a and fixed to the back side of the lower frame set 251. Although the launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are described as independent control devices for convenience, they are actually configured by a single board (printed board).

  The payout control device 311 is housed in the substrate box 311a and is fixed to the back side of the substrate box 313a (the launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313). The substrate box 311a in which the dispensing control device 311 is accommodated is provided with a sealing member in the same manner as the substrate box 263 in which the main control device 261 is accommodated, so that an unsealed trace of the substrate box 311a remains. It has become.

  In addition, the card unit connection board 314 is accommodated in the board box 314a and fixed to the back side of the board box 313a (the firing control device 312 and the power supply device 313).

  Each of the board boxes 311a, 313a, and 314a is made of a transparent resin material or the like so that the inside can be visually recognized.

  Further, the dispensing control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321 that protrudes outward from the substrate box 311a. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogged in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse to eliminate the ball clogging (return to a normal state).

  Further, the power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323 that protrudes outward from the substrate box 313a. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, the pachinko machine 10 retains the state at the time of the power failure and can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure when returning from the power failure (power recovery). it can. Therefore, if the power is turned off in a normal procedure (for example, when the game hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored. If you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, hold down the RAM erase switch 323 and hold the power .

  As shown in FIG. 6, a locking device 600 is provided on the back side of the right side of the inner frame 12. The locking device 600 includes a cylinder lock 700 (see FIG. 1 and the like) exposed on the front surface side of the front frame set 14, and a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 700, and the inside is operated by rotating to one side. The frame 12 can be unlocked, and the front frame set 14 can be unlocked by rotating to the other side. In the present embodiment, the inner frame 12 is locked to the outer frame 11, and the front frame set 14 is locked to the inner frame 12.

  In addition, as described above, the extending wall portion 83 that covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 from the back side of the inner frame 12 is formed in the right side frame constituting portion 11d of the outer frame 11 (FIG. 5). reference). Thereby, it becomes difficult to make a wire etc. approach from the back side of outer frame 11, and to operate locking device 600 with the wire etc. As a result, the defense performance can be improved. Further, the extending wall portion 83 is configured to cover the right end portion (the left end portion in FIG. 5) of the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 from the back side, and in the closed state of the inner frame 12, The back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 cannot be opened.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a front frame open detection switch 91 for detecting the opening of the front frame set 14 is provided on the lower right side of the front side of the inner frame 12 (on the right side of the launching device 60). As shown in FIG. 5, an inner frame opening detection switch 92 for detecting the opening of the inner frame 12 is provided on the lower right side on the back side of the inner frame 12 (lower left in FIG. 5). Each of the front frame opening detection switch 91 and the inner frame opening detection switch 92 includes a detection unit that can move in and out of the switch main body, and the front frame opening detection switch 91 is provided so that the detection unit faces forward. The inner frame opening detection switch 92 is provided so that the detection unit faces rearward. When the detection unit is in a state of protruding from the switch main body, an ON signal is output to the main controller 261, and when the detection unit is pressed toward the switch main body and is immersed in the switch main body, an OFF signal is output. It is configured to output to the main controller 261. That is, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the front frame opening detection switch 91 is turned off when the detection unit is pressed on the back surface of the front frame set 14, and when the front frame set 14 is opened, the detection unit returns to the protruding state. Turns on. Similarly, when the inner frame 12 is closed, the inner frame opening detection switch 92 is turned off by the pressing portion 86 integrally formed with the receiving portion 85 of the outer frame 11 and is detected when the inner frame 12 is opened. The part returns to the protruding state and is turned on.

  Next, a manufacturing process of the game board 30 will be described together with a configuration of a decorative plate that becomes a base (base material) of the game board 30. FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the manufacturing process of the game board 30.

  In the sheet sticking step of step S101, a decorative sheet 503 is manufactured by sticking a cell sheet 501 as a decorative sheet to the plate member 500 (see FIGS. 9A and 9B). FIG. 9A is a schematic front view showing a state in which the plate material 500 constituting the decorative plate 503 and the cell sheet 501 attached thereto are separated, and FIG. 9B shows the decorative plate 503. It is a front schematic diagram.

  More specifically, an operator first sets a cell sheet 501 corresponding to the game board 30 (pachinko machine 10) to be manufactured in a predetermined sheet pasting apparatus. Subsequently, an adhesive is applied to the surface of the unprocessed plate material 500 that has been conveyed from a predetermined storage location by a conveyor or the like, and then one cell sheet 501 is attached. The plate material 500 is a rectangular veneer plate.

  The cell sheet 501 is formed by laminating, for example, a fixing layer serving as an adhesive layer with the plate material 500, a printing layer on which various design images and the like are printed, and a transparent resin surface layer covering the surface side of the printing layer. It has a structure.

  Furthermore, a first identification code 505 is attached in advance near the lower left corner (first corner) of the cell sheet 501. The first identification code 505 in the present embodiment is configured by a QR code (registered trademark) that is a two-dimensional code. The first identification code 505 includes various information such as manufacturer information, model information, inner frame 12 type information, game board 30 board data information, and cell sheet 501 type information as the first information group. It is remembered. In addition, the lower left corner part vicinity part 515 of the decoration board 503 (cell sheet 501) to which the 1st identification code 505 was attached | subjected is a part cut out by the router process mentioned later [refer FIG.9 (c)].

  In the subsequent collation process of step S102, the basic information among the various information stored in the first identification code 505 on the decorative board 503 corresponds to the game board 30 (pachinko machine 10) that is currently being manufactured. Check to see if it exists. In this embodiment, model information and type information of the cell sheet 501 are collated as basic information.

  More specifically, first, information of the first identification code 505 is read by a predetermined reading device. Then, the predetermined management device determines whether or not the read reference information matches the reference information registered in advance in itself (step S103). The registered reference information is the same as the reference information included in the second identification code 506 described later.

  Here, when both information corresponds, it transfers to the marking process of step S104 on the assumption that the correct cell sheet 501 is affixed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the two pieces of information do not match, the management device performs a predetermined warning notification (step S108) and stops the production line, assuming that an incorrect cell sheet 501 may be attached. (Step S109).

  In the marking step of step S104, the second identification code 506 is laser-engraved near the upper right corner (second corner) of the decorative plate 503 by a predetermined laser marking device. As a result, the second identification code 506 is engraved on the resin surface layer of the cell sheet 501. The marking process in step S103 corresponds to the coding process in the present embodiment.

  Similar to the first identification code 505, the second identification code 506 is also a QR code that is a two-dimensional code. Further, the vicinity of the upper right corner portion of the decorative plate 503 (cell sheet 501) to which the second identification code 506 is attached is a portion that is not excised by a router process described later (see FIG. 9C). Furthermore, as can be seen by comparing FIG. 4 and FIG. 7, the part to which the second identification code 506 is attached is a part that is outside the game area, and the second part when the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12. The identification code 506 is covered with the inner frame 12 and cannot be seen.

  The second identification code 506 includes, as a second information group, production line information managed by the management apparatus, information related to the date of manufacture, etc., in addition to the information included in the first identification code 505. New information has been added.

  The decorative board 503 properly manufactured as described above is then sent to the router processing step in step S105. The router processing step corresponds to the deletion step in this embodiment.

  In the router processing step, information on the second identification code 506 of the decorative plate 503 (cell sheet 501) is read by a predetermined reading device, and processing corresponding to the model related to the information is performed. When the router processing is performed, a through hole (not shown) for attaching the variable display device unit 35 and the like is formed on the decorative plate 503. Further, the decorative plate 503 has a predetermined outer peripheral shape by cutting away the lower left corner portion vicinity portion 515 and the upper left corner portion vicinity portion 516 [see FIG. 9C]. As a result, the first identification code 505 is also excised from the decorative plate 503.

  Thereafter, the decorative board 503 is subjected to a nailing process (step S106) for planting nails, a component mounting process (step S107) for attaching various components such as the start winning unit 33 and the variable display unit 35, and the like. 30 is completed. Of course, in these processes as well as the router processing process, the information of the second identification code 506 is read by a predetermined reading device, and after recognizing what type of pachinko machine 10 is currently manufactured, Various operations according to the model are executed.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, the second identification code 506 including new information in addition to the model information or the like is applied to the decorative plate 503 to which the first identification code 505 including the model information or the like is attached. It becomes the composition which attaches. As a result, not only predetermined model information, but also various information newly added in the manufacturing process, such as manufacturing date and production line information, can be newly included in the contents of the identification code. . As a result, it is possible to improve manageability and convenience in the manufacturing process and the like, for example, a follow-up survey can be performed in the case where some trouble occurs in the subsequent manufacturing process.

  In addition, when attaching the second identification code 506 to the decorative plate 503, information registered in advance in the management device (information included in the second identification code 506 to be attached hereinafter, hereinafter referred to as “second code information”). The contents of the first identification code 505 previously attached to the cell sheet 501 (hereinafter referred to as “first code information”) are collated. For this reason, even if a cell sheet 501 is stuck incorrectly due to a set mistake of the cell sheet 501 in the sheet sticking process, etc., based on the collation result of the first code information and the second code information. Since processing such as warning notification or stopping the production line is executed, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem such that the decorative plate 503 with the cell sheet 501 not corresponding to the desired model is sent to the next process. it can. Similarly, even if a registration information input error or the like occurs, the first code information and the second code information are collated before the second identification code 506 is stamped. A situation in which the decorative plate 503 is engraved can be prevented. As a result, it is possible to improve manageability in the manufacturing process.

  Conventionally, there are many types of gaming machines such as pachinko machines. In addition, there are those called series machines that are similar to each other but differ in the probability of jackpot occurrence. In such a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the design of the cell sheet may be similar, and there is a possibility that the above-described mistaken pasting of the cell sheet is likely to occur. If a cell sheet sticking error occurs between series machines having different jackpot occurrence probabilities and the number of winning balls at the time of jackpot, there is a concern that there will be a shortage of disadvantages for players and game hall personnel. Therefore, in the gaming machine such as the pachinko machine, the configuration according to the present embodiment is more effective.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first identification code 505 is cut off, thereby preventing the occurrence of a problem that the first identification code 505 and the second identification code 506 are confused and read in the subsequent steps. Can do.

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

  (A) In the above-described embodiment, the collation process for collating the first code information and the second code information is performed in the stage before the marking process of the second identification code 506. Not only this but the structure which performs the collation process which collates the content (1st code information and 2nd code information) of both the identification codes 505 and 506 in the latter stage | step of the marking process of the 2nd identification code 506 is good.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which abbreviate | omitted the collation process (step S102). In order to prevent a situation in which the erroneous second identification code 506 is imprinted when the collation process is omitted, the following configuration may be employed.

  For example, in the previous stage of the marking process in step S103, a reading process of reading the contents from the first identification code 505, and a new addition of manufacturing date, production line information, etc. to the read contents, 2 It is good also as a structure provided with the information setting process set as the information included in the identification code 506.

  (B) In the above embodiment, the QR code is adopted as the identification code. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other two-dimensional codes, color codes, bar codes, numbers, symbols, marks, etc. are adopted as the identification codes. Also good.

  (C) In the above embodiment, the second identification code 506 is laser-engraved. For example, other configurations such as a configuration in which the second identification code 506 is directly printed on the cell sheet 501 and a configuration in which the second identification code 506 is attached as a label seal may be employed.

  (D) In the said embodiment, although it does not mention in particular regarding the structure which attaches | subjects the 1st identification code 505 to the cell sheet 501, as this structure, the 1st identification code 505 to the printing layer or resin surface layer of the cell sheet 501, for example is mentioned. Various known techniques such as printing, engraving, and label sticking can be employed.

  (E) In the above embodiment, the first identification code 505 is attached near the lower left corner of the cell sheet 501 and the second identification code 506 is attached near the upper right corner. The locations to which the identification codes 505 and 506 are attached are not limited to this. For example, the first identification code 505 may be attached to a portion where a through hole is formed by router processing. Further, the second identification code 506 may be attached to a portion that becomes a game area as long as it is a relatively inconspicuous position.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which attaches | subjects the identification code | symbol 505,506 not only to the cell sheet 501, but the back surface of the board | plate material 500, for example.

  (F) The manufacturing process of the game board 30 is not limited to the order of the said embodiment. Accordingly, there is no problem with a slight difference in order, omission of a predetermined process, and provision of a separate process, as long as they do not deviate from the category of manufacturing the normal game board 30.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the step of attaching the first identification code 505 to the cell sheet 501 and the step of registering the information related to the second identification code 506 in the management device are performed as separate steps from the manufacturing step shown in FIG. Although it has a configuration, these steps may be incorporated into the flow of the manufacturing process shown in FIG.

  (G) You may apply to the game board of the type different from the said embodiment, a pachinko machine, etc. In addition to pachinko machines, the present invention can be implemented as various game machines such as alepatchi and sparrow balls.

  (H) In the above embodiment, in order to add production line information and the like related to a series of manufacturing processes from the sheet sticking process (step S101) to the marking process (step S104), a new identification code (second An identification code 506) is added. For example, when a router processing step (step S105), a nail driving step (step S106), a component mounting step (step S107), etc. are performed, new line information and the like related to these steps are added. It is good also as a structure to which an identification code is attached | subjected.

  Of course, a configuration may be adopted in which addition (replacement) of new identification codes to which production line information or the like is added is sequentially performed at a plurality of locations in the manufacturing process of the game board 30.

  (I) In the above-described embodiment, after the second identification code 506 is attached, the part to which the first identification code 505 is attached is cut out by router processing. Not only this but the 1st identification code 505 is good also as a structure attached | subjected to the position which is not excised.

  However, in order to prevent the occurrence of a problem that the first identification code 505 and the second identification code 506 are confused and read in subsequent steps, a configuration in which the first identification code 505 is deleted as follows is adopted. You can also.

  For example, in a configuration in which the first identification code 505 is printed on the surface of the cell sheet 501 or the side surface of the plate member 500, the first identification code 505 may be deleted when the second identification code 506 is newly added. . Further, in the configuration in which the first identification code 505 is attached as a label seal, the first identification code 505 may be peeled off when the second identification code 506 is newly added.

  As described above, if the deletion process is performed before the second identification code 506 is newly added, it is easy to secure an area to which the second identification code 506 is attached. On the other hand, if the deletion process is performed after the second identification code 506 is added, the identification codes 505 and 506 can be easily confirmed, and the decorative plate 503 with the wrong second identification code 506 is provided. Generation | occurrence | production of the malfunction of being sent to the following process can be reduced.

  Hereinafter, the technical idea that is not described in the claims and that can be grasped from the above embodiment will be described together with the effects thereof.

Means 1. A manufacturing method of a game board (decoration board) constituting a gaming machine,
At least new information is added to the first information group for the game board with the first identification code including the first information group including information (model information) that can specify at least the type of the gaming machine. A game board (decoration board) manufacturing method comprising a coding step of attaching a second identification code including an added second information group.

  According to the above means 1, the second identification including the second information group in which new information is added to the first information group with respect to the game board with the first identification code including the first information group. The code is attached. As a result, not only predetermined model information, but also various information newly added in the manufacturing process, such as manufacturing date and production line information, can be newly included in the contents of the identification code. . As a result, it is possible to improve manageability and convenience in the manufacturing process and the like, for example, a follow-up survey can be performed in the case where some trouble occurs in the subsequent manufacturing process.

Mean 2. In the previous stage of the coding process,
A reading step of reading the first information group from the first identification code;
The game board manufacturing method according to claim 1, further comprising an information setting step of setting a new information added to the read first information group as the second information group.

  Although it is conceivable that the basic information part (for example, model information) of the second information group relating to the second identification code is registered in advance in a predetermined management device, in such a case, it is caused by an input error of information by an operator, etc. As a result, there is a risk that an incorrect identification code will be attached.

  On the other hand, according to the above-mentioned means 2, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of such a problem, and thus to prevent the occurrence of a problem such that a game board with an identification code not corresponding to a desired model is sent to the next process. Can do. As a result, it is possible to improve manageability in the manufacturing process.

  Means 3. 2. The game board according to claim 1, further comprising a collation step of collating the contents of the first information group and the contents of the second information group at a pre-stage or a post-stage of the coding process. Manufacturing method.

  According to the means 3, in the configuration in which the basic information portion (for example, model information) of the second information group related to the second identification code is registered in advance in a predetermined management device, an input error of the information occurs. In this case, a game board with an identification code that does not correspond to the desired model is given by performing a predetermined process such as warning notification based on the collation result of the contents of both identification codes or stopping the production line. Can be prevented from occurring such as being sent to the next process. As a result, it is possible to improve manageability in the manufacturing process.

  In the collation step, it is sufficient to compare at least basic information such as model information common to both identification codes and determine whether or not the contents of both identification codes match.

Means 4. Before or after the coding process,
The game board manufacturing method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a deletion step of deleting the first identification code.

  According to the means 4, by deleting the first identification code, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem that the first identification code and the second identification code are mixedly read in the subsequent steps.

  As a method of deleting the first identification code, for example, a method of excising a part to which the first identification code is attached by router processing or the like can be mentioned. In addition, in the configuration in which the first identification code is printed, there is a method of deleting the first identification code. In the configuration in which the first identification code is attached as a label seal, the first identification code is peeled off. The method etc. are mentioned.

  In the configuration in which the deletion process is performed before the coding process, it is easy to secure an area to which the second identification code is attached. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the deletion process is performed at a later stage of the coding process, it is easier to check both identification codes, and the occurrence of problems such as a game board with an incorrect identification code being sent to the next process is reduced. Can do.

  Means 5. 5. The game board manufacturing method according to claim 1, wherein at least the second identification code of the first identification code and the second identification code is a two-dimensional code.

  In recent pachinko machines and the like, the game area tends to expand, and the number of parts outside the game area to which an identification code necessary only for the manufacturing process is reduced. For this reason, it may be difficult to secure an area to which the second identification code is added in addition to the first identification code. Since the first identification code does not need to be left until the final stage of manufacturing, it may be attached to the part to be excised in the subsequent process, but the second identification code is essential for the management of the subsequent process. Therefore, it may be more difficult to secure the area to be attached.

  In this regard, by using the second identification code as a two-dimensional code as in this means, a sufficient amount of information can be secured and attached even in a relatively narrow area.

  Means 6. The game board manufacturing method according to any one of means 1 to 5, wherein the coding step is performed by laser engraving.

  In the configuration where the identification code is printed directly on the decorative sheet or pasted as a label seal, the identification code may become unreadable or the label seal may be peeled off due to friction when the decorative plates are stacked in the manufacturing process. There is.

  In this respect, the occurrence of such a problem can be prevented by attaching an identification code to the decorative sheet by laser engraving as in this means.

  Mean 7 A game board (decorative board) manufactured by the manufacturing method according to any one of means 1 to 6.

  Means 8. A gaming machine comprising the gaming board according to means 7.

  As a gaming machine provided with such a gaming board, for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine can be cited.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 30 ... Game board, 500 ... Board material, 501 ... Cell sheet, 503 ... Decoration board, 505 ... 1st identification code, 506 ... 2nd identification code.

Claims (1)

A reading step of reading the first information group from the first identification code on a gaming board to which a first identification code including a first information group including information capable of specifying a type of gaming machine is attached;
An information setting step for setting, as the second information group, information obtained by adding new information to the read first information group;
A gaming machine formed through a coding step of attaching a second identification code including the second information group to the gaming board.

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