JP2014226159A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing any heat from accumulating in a reel case.SOLUTION: A game machine is formed, in front of a reel case 710, with such a large opening as exposes a reel and, in another wall face, with many vent holes 721a to 721f, 722a to 722c, 723a and 723b, 724a to 724e and 725a to 725d, so that the game machine can discharge the heat in the reel case 710 efficiently thereby to improve the heat radiation effect. Since the vent holes 721a, 721b, 721c, 721d, 721e and 721f are formed at positions to face the reel, moreover, the game machine can enhance the heat radiation effect of the reel case 710, and the arrangement positions of the left, medium and right reels so on can be easily confirmed to prevent the mounting position errors of the reels.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols drawn on the peripheral surface, and a display window for displaying a part of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels, the game value such as a medal by the player A gaming machine (a so-called “pachi-slot”) in which symbols are stopped and displayed on the display window by rotating all reels based on the loading operation and starting operation on the start lever, and stopping each reel based on the stop button operation by the player. )It has been known. Such a gaming machine is a player when a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on a predetermined line (hereinafter referred to as “effective line”) among symbols displayed on the display window. A privilege (for example, a medal) is given to.

  Further, such a gaming machine detects the operation of the start lever by the player, extracts a predetermined random number value based on the detection of the operation of the start lever, and draws the extracted random number value for each role. Based on the internal lottery table in which the values are specified, it is determined whether or not it is allowed to have a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”), and the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is determined. The reels are controlled to stop based on the combination that is allowed to be aligned on the active line (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the player's stop button operation, and the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is effective. Stop display on the line.

  At this time, if no winning combination is won in the internal lottery (that is, “losing”), the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is displayed no matter what timing the stop button is operated. Not. In addition, depending on the combination determined as an internal winning combination, if the stop button is not operated at an appropriate timing, the combination of symbols related to the combination will not be stopped and displayed on the active line, or at any timing the stop button Even if the operation is performed, there is a combination in which the combination of symbols related to the combination is displayed on the active line in a stopped manner. Further, depending on the combination determined as the internal winning combination, there is a combination in which a combination of symbols related to the combination is not displayed unless the operation sequence of the plurality of stop buttons is an appropriate operation sequence.

  In other words, if it is determined that a combination that does not stop and display a combination of symbols related to a combination on the active line unless the stop button is operated at an appropriate timing or in an appropriate operation sequence is determined as an internal winning combination. The player is required to have a certain skill regarding the operation of the stop button because the stop operation is required in the timing and the appropriate operation order.

  Moreover, in such a gaming machine, the reel is housed in a rotatable reel case. And in such a reel case, the drive motor for rotating each reel is attached (refer patent document 1).

JP 2004-147844 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, since the drive motor generates heat during driving, heat accumulates in the reel case, resulting in a high temperature. If the temperature inside the reel case becomes high in this way, the reel tape with the pattern drawn on the surface, the spoke supporting the outer ring of the reel, or the outer ring itself will be deformed, deforming the pattern and rotating the reel There was a problem that there was a risk of deficiencies.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing heat from being accumulated in the reel case.

In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention performs internal lottery when a predetermined start condition is satisfied and starts a variable display of the symbol, and when the predetermined stop condition is satisfied, the symbol change In a gaming machine that gives a gaming profit when a combination of predetermined symbols is stopped and displayed by performing stop control of
An annular reel on which a plurality of the symbols are drawn, a drive device that rotates the reel, and a reel case that houses the reel and the drive device,
The reel case is characterized in that an opening is formed at a position facing the reel on a wall surface that exposes one of the reels and covers the other of the reels.

  With this configuration, one of the reel cases opens so large that the reel is exposed, and an opening is formed at a position facing the reel on the other wall surface, so that heat in the reel case can be efficiently released. The heat dissipation effect can be improved. In addition, since the opening is formed at a position facing the reel, it is possible to easily check the arrangement position of the reel, and to prevent an erroneous mounting position of the reel.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention further includes a conductor plate provided in the vicinity of the driving device, and the reel case has an opening formed on a wall surface at a position facing one end of the conductor plate. It is characterized by being.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the present invention is characterized in that a plate-like rib is formed on the reel case.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can improve the heat dissipation effect in a reel case can be provided.

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal structure of a cabinet. It is a figure which shows an example of the back surface of a front door. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a perspective view which shows a reel unit. It is the perspective view and back view which show a reel unit. 2A is a front perspective view of the reel frame, FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the reel frame, and FIG. 2C is a rear view of a part of the reel frame. It is a perspective view which shows a motor set. Further, (a) is a perspective view of the right side surface of the motor set, and (b) is a perspective view of the left side surface of the motor set. It is a perspective view which shows a reel. Further, (a) is a perspective view of the right side surface of the reel, and (b) is a perspective view of the left side surface of the reel.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a front view of a gaming machine, and FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal structure of a cabinet 2. Moreover, FIG. 3 is a figure which shows an example of the back surface of a front door.

(Game machine 1)
The gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment includes a cabinet 2 described later, a front door 3 and the like.

(Cabinet 2, hinge mechanism 2a, front door 3)
The cabinet 2 is a substantially rectangular box and has an opening on the front side. Moreover, the front door 3 is pivotally supported by the hinge mechanism 2a provided on the front left side of the cabinet 2 so as to be opened and closed. Further, the cabinet 2 is provided with a reel shelf 910 on which a reel unit 700 described later is placed in the middle stage.

(Keyhole 4)
The key hole 4 is provided on the central right side of the front door 3 and is provided for locking and unlocking the front door 3 by a locking device (not shown). Here, when a store clerk or the like of a game store performs a maintenance operation, changes a set value, or the like, the locking device (not shown) provided on the front door 3 is unlocked and locked. First, a special key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 4 of the front door 3 to unlock it, and the front door 3 is opened to perform maintenance work, change of setting values, and the like. Then, when the maintenance work, the change of the set value, and the like are finished, a dedicated key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 4 of the front door 3 and locked.

(Side lamps 5a, 5b)
The side lamps 5a and 5b are provided at the left and right ends of the front door 3 when viewed from the front, and incorporate high-intensity light emitting diodes. Further, the side lamps 5a and 5b are designed and designed with shapes, colors, patterns, pictures, etc. appealing to the player's vision, and will be described later at predetermined timings such as during an ART state, during a predetermined production, and during a demonstration. An effect is performed by performing lighting or blinking control by the sub-control board 400. Hereinafter, the side lamps 5a and 5b may be collectively referred to as “side lamp 5”.

(Medal slot 6)
The medal slot 6 is provided on the right side of a cross key 19 to be described later and is provided for a player to insert a medal.

(1BET button 7)
The 1BET button 7 is provided below a start lamp 23, which will be described later, and is provided to use one medal out of credited medals for a game.

(MAX-BET button 8)
The MAX-BET button 8 is provided on the right side of the 1BET button 7 in front view, and is provided to use the maximum number of medals that can be used in one game among the credited medals. In the present embodiment, the maximum value of medals that can be used in one game (one game) is three. In the following description, the 1 BET button 7 and the MAX-BET button 8 may be collectively referred to as “BET buttons 7, 8”.

(Checkout button 9)
The checkout button 9 is provided below a start lamp 23 described later, and is provided for adjusting a credited medal among medals acquired by the player. In the present embodiment, the maximum creditable number is “50”.

(Start lever 10)
The start lever 10 is provided on the right side of the checkout button 9 when viewed from the front, and is provided to detect a game start operation by the player. Here, based on the detection of the start operation, a random value is extracted by a main control board 300 described later, and rotation of a left reel 17a, a middle reel 17b, and a right reel 17c described later is started. Further, the grip ball portion of the start lever 10 is formed of a light-transmitting resin, and a start lever effect lamp 42 described later is built in the grip ball portion. Then, the sub control board 400 described later performs lighting / flashing control of the start lever effect lamp 42 based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. Thereby, an effect appealing to the player's vision is performed.

(Left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, right stop button 13, stop button unit 14)
The left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13 are provided on the right side of the start lever 10 as viewed from the front, and are unitized by a stop button unit 14. The left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are provided for detecting a stop operation for stopping rotation of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c, which will be described later, by the player. ing. In the following, the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 may be collectively referred to as “stop buttons 11, 12, 13”.
The stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 each have a stop button effect lamp (not shown). Then, the sub-control board 400 described later performs lighting / flashing control of the stop button effect lamp based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Thereby, an effect appealing to the player's vision is performed.

(Return button 15)
The return button 15 is provided on the right side of the stop button unit 14 when viewed from the front. The return button 15 is provided to return a jammed medal when a medal inserted into the medal slot 6 is jammed in a selector 16 described later.

(Selector 16)
The selector 16 is provided inside the medal insertion slot 6 and is provided for determining whether or not the material or shape of the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is appropriate. The selector 16 is provided with a medal sensor 16s for detecting the passage of an appropriate medal. When the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal slot 6 is an appropriate medal, the appropriate medal is guided to the hopper 520 described later by the hopper guide member 522 described later. To do. On the other hand, when the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is not an appropriate medal, the medal payout outlet 33 discharges the medal through the guide member 523 described later.

(Left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, right reel 17c, reel unit 700)
The left reel 17 a, the middle reel 17 b, and the right reel 17 c are provided in the reel unit 700, and the reel unit 700 is provided inside the cabinet 2. Details of the reel unit 700 will be described later.

  Each of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c has a cylindrical structure. Further, a translucent sheet is mounted on the circumferential surface of the cylindrical structure of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c, and a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in a row on the sheet. Yes. The left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c are rotationally driven by exciting stepping motors 101, 102, and 103, which will be described later, and a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed. In this embodiment, the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c are unitized by a reel unit 700, and the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c can be easily attached to and detached from the gaming machine 1. It has become. Hereinafter, the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c may be collectively referred to as “reel 17”. The detailed structure of the reel 17 will also be described later.

(Direction button 18)
The effect button 18 is provided on the right side of the MAX-BET button 8 when viewed from the front. When a player's operation is detected during a predetermined effect, the sub-control board 400 described later causes the liquid crystal display device 41 described later. Control. The 1 BET button 7 and the MAX-BET button 8 can be shared with the effect button 18 without providing the effect button 18. In this case, a command is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 based on the operation of the 1BET button 7 or the MAX-BET button 8, and the sub-control board 400 receives a liquid crystal display based on the reception of the command. The device 41 is controlled. As a result, there is no need to provide a separate production button 18, and the number of parts can be reduced.
The effect button 18 has a built-in effect button effect lamp (not shown). The sub-control board 400 described later performs lighting / flashing control of the effect button effect lamp based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Thereby, an effect appealing to the player's vision is performed.

(Cross key 19)
The cross key 19 is provided on the right side of the effect button 18 as viewed from the front. The cross key 19 can be pressed in at least two directions (usually four directions), and is provided to accept an operation by the player.

(Panel 20, display window 21)
The panel 20 includes an effect lamps 22a to 22j, a start lamp 23, a BET lamps 24a to 24c, a storage number display unit 25, a game state display lamps 26a and 26b, a payout number display unit 27, a throw-in enable display lamp 28, It is provided to display a game display lamp 29 and stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c. Further, the panel 20 is provided with a display window 21 for making a left reel 17a, a middle reel 17b, and a right reel 17c, which will be described later, visible.

(Direction lamps 22a-22j)
The effect lamps 22a to 22j are provided on the back side of the transmissive portions at the left and right ends of the panel 20, and emit light under predetermined conditions to notify the current state (for example, ART state) and the like. Is provided. The effect lamps 22 a to 22 e are provided on the left side of the display window 21 in front view, and the effect lamps 22 f to 22 j are provided on the right side of the display window 21 in front view. In the following description, the effect lamps 22a to 22j may be collectively referred to as “effect lamp 22”.

(Start lamp 23)
The start lamp 23 is provided above the 1BET button 7 and is provided to notify whether or not the start operation of the start lever 10 can be accepted. Specifically, when three medals are inserted into the medal slot 6, or when the MAX-BET button 8 is operated with the number of stored medals being three or more, the start lever 10 is turned on to notify that it is possible to accept the start operation.

(BET lamps 24a-24c)
The BET lamps 24a to 24c are provided on the right side of the start lamp 23 when viewed from the front, and are provided to notify the number of inserted medals used in the game. Specifically, when the number of medals used for a game is one, the BET lamp 24a is lit, and when the number of medals used for a game is two, the BET lamp 24b is lit. When the number of medals used in the game is three, the BET lamp 24c is turned on. In the following description, the BET lamps 24a to 24c may be collectively referred to as “BET lamp 24”.

(Storage number indicator 25)
The stored number indicator 25 is provided on the right side of the BET lamp 24 when viewed from the front. Further, the stored number display unit 25 is provided for displaying the number of stored medal medals of the player and stored in the gaming machine 1.

(Game state display lamps 26a and 26b)
The game state display lamps 26 a and 26 b are provided on the right side of the stored number display unit 25 in front view. In addition, the gaming state display lamps 26a and 26b are notified of the current gaming state by performing light emission control by the main control board 300. Hereinafter, the game state display lamps 26a and 26b may be collectively referred to as “game state display lamps 26”.

(Payout number display 27)
The payout number display device 27 is provided on the right side of the game state display lamp 26b in front view. The payout number display 27 is paid out in accordance with the number of medals inserted into the medal slot 6 or the combination of symbols arranged on the activated line activated by operating the 1 BET button 7 or the MAX-BET button 8. It is provided to display the number of medals to be paid out. Here, in the present embodiment, the effective line is a symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 17a among the three symbols of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c displayed on the display window 21; Only the lower right line connecting the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 17b and the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is regarded as an effective line.

  In the following, a line that connects a symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 17a, a symbol displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 17b, and a symbol displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is “upper” or Sometimes referred to as “upper line”. Further, a line connecting the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is “middle stage” or “middle stage line”. May be written. In addition, a line connecting the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the right reel 17c is a “lower” or “lower line” May be written. Also, a line that connects the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed at the middle stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed at the upper stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is “upward to the right” or “right” It may be described as “rising line”.

(Putable indicator lamp 28)
The insertable display lamp 28 is provided on the right side of the payout number indicator 27 as viewed from the front. Further, by turning on the insertable display lamp 28, it is notified that the medals inserted into the medal slot 6 can be stored, and by turning off the insertable display lamp 28, the medal slot 6 is displayed. It is informed that it is impossible to store medals thrown in.

  In this embodiment, since the maximum number of credits that can be credited is “50”, the main control board 300 to be described later can be inserted when the number of stored medals is less than “50”. 28 is turned on, and when the number of stored medals is “50”, the insertion ready display lamp 28 is turned off. In addition, when the combination of symbols related to replay to be described later is displayed on the active line, control is performed to turn off the displayable display lamp 28.

(Replay display lamp 29)
The replay display lamp 29 is provided below the thrown-in display lamp 28. The re-game display lamp 29 is lit when a combination of symbols related to re-game to be described later is displayed on the active line. This notifies the player that the combination of symbols related to “re-game” has been displayed on the active line. That is, the player is also informed that the next game can be performed without using a medal.

(Stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c)
The stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c are provided below the display window 21. Specifically, the stop operation order display lamp 30a is provided at the lower part of the left reel 17a, the stop operation order display lamp 30b is provided at the lower part of the middle reel 17b, and the stop operation order display lamp 30c is The lower reel 17c is provided below. In addition, the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c are used to indicate the optimal stop operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 based on the winning area determined by the main control board 300 described later. It is provided to notify the person. More specifically, when it is the optimal timing to stop the left stop button 11, the optimal timing is to turn on or blink the stop operation sequence display lamp 30a and stop the middle stop button 12. In such a case, when it is an optimal timing to turn on or blink the stop operation sequence display lamp 30b and stop the right stop button 13, the notification is made by turning on or blinking the stop operation sequence display lamp 30c. Do.

(Lumbar panel 31)
The waist panel 31 is provided below the stop button unit 14 and is provided for allowing the player to recognize a model name, a motif, and the like. Specifically, a picture of an appearing character is drawn. In addition, a light (not shown) is provided on the back of the waist panel 31, and by controlling the light emission by a sub-control board 400, which will be described later, it is easy for the player to recognize the model name and motif of the gaming machine 1. ing.

(Tray receiving unit 32)
The tray unit 32 is provided at the lower part of the waist panel 31 and is provided for receiving and storing medals discharged from a medal payout outlet 33 described later.

(Medal payout exit 33)
The medal payout port 33 is provided to discharge medals paid out by the hopper 520 when the hopper 520 described later is driven when paying out medals based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. It has been. Further, when the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is not an appropriate medal, or when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 when the medal insertion acceptance is prohibited, the medal insertion is performed. It is provided for discharging the medal inserted into the mouth 6 to the tray unit 32 through the medal payout port 33.

  Here, when the insertion of medals is prohibited, for example, when the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c are rotating, or when a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed on the active line. Say.

(Lower speakers 34a, 34b)
The lower speakers 34a and 34b are provided on both the left and right sides of the medal payout opening 33, and are provided for outputting BGM, sound, sound effects, and the like when performing an effect. In the following description, the lower speakers 34a and 34b may be collectively referred to as “lower speaker 34”.

(Upper speakers 35a, 35b)
The upper speakers 35a and 35b are provided on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device 41, which will be described later. Like the lower speakers 34a and 34b, the upper speakers 35a and 35b are provided for outputting BGM, voice, sound effects, and the like when performing an effect. ing. Hereinafter, the upper speakers 35a and 35b may be collectively referred to as “upper speaker 35”, and the lower speakers 34a and 34b and the upper speakers 35a and 35b may be collectively referred to as “speakers 34 and 35”. There is a case.

(Setting display section 36)
The setting display unit 36 is provided for displaying the current setting value. Specifically, when a setting change key (not shown) is inserted into a key hole (not shown) and is rotated by a predetermined angle, the main control board 300 displays the currently set value on the setting display unit 36. I do.

(Setting change button 37)
The setting change button 37 is provided for changing the setting value. Here, as a method of changing the set value, first, a setting change key (not shown) is rotated by a predetermined angle with the key inserted therein. Next, the setting value is switched and displayed on the setting display unit 36 by operating the setting change button 37. Then, by operating the setting change button 37, when the value to be determined as the setting value is displayed on the setting display unit 36, the start lever 10 can be operated to insert and remove the rotated setting changing key. The set value is changed by performing an operation to return to a proper angle.

  In the present embodiment, six setting values “setting 1” to “setting 6” are provided, and the setting change button 37 is operated while “1” is displayed on the setting display unit 36. Then, “2” is displayed on the setting display section 36, and thereafter, every time the setting change button 37 is operated, the setting value is added and displayed by “1”. However, when the setting change button 37 is operated in a state where “6” is displayed on the setting display unit 36, “1” is displayed on the setting display unit 36.

(Liquid crystal display device 41)
The liquid crystal display device 41 is provided above the reel 17 to provide an effect of displaying moving images, still images, and the like. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 41 is provided for notifying information related to the result of the internal lottery process described later, or notifying information necessary for stopping and displaying the combination of symbols related to winning on the active line. It has been.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a drive mechanism for moving the liquid crystal display device 41 up and down is provided, and the liquid crystal display device 41 itself can be moved up and down.

In addition to the liquid crystal display device 41, another accessory device (title bar 641) is provided, and this accessory device is operated in conjunction with the vertical movement of the liquid crystal display device 41 or independently. For example, this accessory device is normally positioned on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 41. Then, the sub-control board 400 to be described later raises the liquid crystal display device 41 based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied, causes the accessory device to protrude to the front side of the liquid crystal display device 41, and further causes the accessory device to protrude. The accessory device is controlled to operate so as to cover the display area of the liquid crystal display device 41. By performing such control, not only the vertical movement of the liquid crystal display device 41 but also various modes of operation involving the operation of the accessory device can be performed.
Further, the liquid crystal display device 41 and the accessory device are surrounded by a permeable resin and are protected from entering from the outside. Examples of the resin include acrylic resin, reinforced plastic, and polycarbonate.

(Main control board 300)
The main control board 300 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and above the reel 17, and is provided for controlling the gaming machine 1. Details of the main control board 300 will be described later.

(Sub control board 400)
The sub-control board 400 is provided on the upper rear surface of the front door 3 and is provided for controlling the liquid crystal display device 41 and the speakers 34 and 35. Details of the sub control board 400 will be described later.

(Power supply device 510)
The power supply device 510 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and is provided for supplying a voltage to the gaming machine 1.

(Hopper 520)
The hopper 520 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and is provided for paying out medals to the player. Further, the hopper 520 is driven and controlled based on a predetermined signal from a main control board 300 described later. The power supply board 500 described later determines whether or not a predetermined number of medals have been discharged by a medal sensor (not shown) provided in the hopper, and determines that a predetermined number of medals have been discharged. Then, a signal indicating that the payout has been completed is transmitted to the main control board 300. Thereby, the main control board 300 described later can recognize that the payout has been completed.

(Discharge slit 521)
The discharge slit 521 is provided in the hopper 520 and is provided to discharge medals from the hopper 520.

(Hopper guide member 522)
When the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal slot 6 is an appropriate medal, the hopper guide member 522 receives the determined medal in the hopper 520 provided in the cabinet 2. It is provided to guide you to.

(Guide member 523)
When a foreign object is inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 or when it is determined that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is not an appropriate medal, the guide member 523 receives a medal determined as not being an appropriate medal. It is provided to guide the medal payout exit 33.

(Discharge guide member 524)
The payout guide member 524 is provided to guide the medals discharged from the discharge slit 521 of the hopper 520 to the medal payout outlet 33 side of the tray unit 32.

(Auxiliary storage unit 530)
The auxiliary storage unit 530 is provided to store the overflowing medals when the medals stored in the hopper 520 overflow.

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine)
Next, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

  In the gaming machine 1, a reel control board 100, a relay board 200, a sub control board 400, and a power supply board 500 are connected to a main control board 300 that controls main operations of the gaming machine 1.

(Main control board 300)
A main CPU 301, a main ROM 302, a main RAM 303, a random number generator 304, and an I / F (interface) circuit 305 are connected to the main control board 300.

(Main CPU 301)
The main CPU 301 reads a program stored in the main ROM 302 and performs predetermined arithmetic processing in accordance with the progress of the game, thereby causing the reel control board 100, the relay board 200, the sub control board 400, and the power supply board 500 to be processed. A predetermined signal is transmitted.

(Main ROM 302)
The main ROM 302 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 301, a data table such as a winning area determination table, data for transmitting a command to the sub control board 400, and the like.

(Main RAM 303)
The main RAM 303 is provided with a storage area for storing various data determined by execution of programs by the main CPU 301. Further, the main RAM 303 has a role of temporarily storing calculation results and the like by the main CPU 301.

(Random number generator 304)
The random number generator 304 is provided to generate a random number for determining a winning area or the like. Here, in the present embodiment, the random number generator 304 generates a random value in the range of “0” to “65535”.

(IF circuit 305)
An I / F (interface) circuit 305 is a circuit for transmitting and receiving commands between the main control board 300, the reel control board 100, the relay board 200, the sub control board 400, and the power supply board 500.

(Relay board 200)
The relay board 200 includes a 1BET switch 7sw, a MAX-BET switch 8sw, a checkout switch 9sw, a start switch 10sw, a left stop switch 11sw, a middle stop switch 12sw, a right stop switch 13sw, a medal sensor 16s, a start lamp 23, and a BET lamp 24. The stored number display unit 25, the game state display lamp 26, the payout number display unit 27, the insertion possible display lamp 28, the re-game display lamp 29, the setting display unit 36, and the setting change switch 37sw are connected.

(1BET switch 7sw)
The 1BET switch 7sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the 1BET button 7 by the player. In addition, when the operation of the 1BET button 7 by the player is detected by the 1BET switch 7sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 performs control to use one medal from medals stored by the player based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(MAX-BET switch 8sw)
The MAX-BET switch 8sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the MAX-BET button 8 by the player. Further, when the operation of the MAX-BET button 8 by the player is detected by the MAX-BET switch 8sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. . Then, based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200, the main CPU 301 performs control to use the maximum number (for example, three) of medals in the game from the medals stored by the player. In the following description, the 1BET switch 7sw and the MAX-BET switch 8sw may be collectively referred to as “BET switches 7sw, 8sw”.

(Settlement switch 9sw)
The settlement switch 9sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the settlement button 9 by the player. Further, when an operation of the payment button 9 by the player is detected by the payment switch 9sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. The main CPU 301 outputs a signal indicating that the stored medal is to be returned to the hopper 520 of the power supply board 500 based on the reception of the predetermined signal from the relay board 200. The stored medals are returned.

(Start switch 10sw)
The start switch 10sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the start lever 10 by the player. Further, when the start switch 10sw detects the operation of the start lever 10 by the player, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 performs control for starting the rotation of the reel 17 based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(Left stop switch 11sw)
The left stop switch 11sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the left stop button 11 by the player. When the operation of the left stop button 11 by the player is detected by the left stop switch 11sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200, the main CPU 301 performs stop control of the rotating left reel 17a.

(Intermediate stop switch 12sw)
The middle stop switch 12sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the middle stop button 12 by the player. Further, when the operation of the middle stop button 12 by the player is detected by the middle stop switch 12sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200, the main CPU 301 performs stop control of the rotating middle reel 17b.

(Right stop switch 13sw)
The right stop switch 13sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the right stop button 13 by the player. Further, when the operation of the right stop button 13 by the player is detected by the right stop switch 13sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200, the main CPU 301 performs stop control of the rotating right reel 17c. In the following, the left stop switch 11sw, the middle stop switch 12sw, and the right stop switch 13sw may be collectively referred to as “stop switches 11sw, 12sw, 13sw”.

  In the present embodiment, the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw are provided so that the ON / OFF of the operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 can be detected. Therefore, when the stop button 11, 12, 13 is operated by the player (ON edge), and after the player operates the stop button 11, 12, 13, the player's finger is moved to the stop button 11, 12, 13 (OFF edge) is provided so as to be detected.

(Medal sensor 16s)
The medal sensor 16 s is a sensor for detecting that a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 has passed through the selector 16. In addition, when the medal sensor 16s detects a normal medal passage, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 performs control when the medal is inserted based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(Setting change switch 37sw)
The setting change switch 37sw is a switch for detecting that the setting change button 37 has been operated. Further, when the operation of the setting change button 37 is detected by the setting change switch 37sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 performs control to switch and display the setting value on the setting display unit 36 based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(Power supply board 500)
A power supply device 510, a hopper 520, and an auxiliary storage unit full sensor 530s are connected to the power supply substrate 500.

(Power supply device 510)
The power supply device 510 is provided with a power switch 511 sw and a reset switch 512 sw, and these switches are connected to the power supply substrate 500 via the power supply device 510.

(Power switch 511sw)
The power switch 511sw is a switch for detecting that the power button 511 has been operated by a store clerk or the like of an amusement store. Further, when an operation by a store clerk or the like of the game store is detected by the power switch 511sw, the power supply board 500 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Further, the power switch 511sw supplies a voltage to the entire gaming machine 1 based on the detection of an operation by a store clerk or the like of the gaming store.

(Reset switch 512sw)
The reset switch 512sw is a switch for detecting that the reset button 512 is operated by a store clerk or the like of the amusement store. Further, when an operation by a store clerk or the like is detected by the reset switch 512sw, the power supply board 500 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Thereby, the output of the error signal or the like can be stopped and the error state can be recovered.

(Auxiliary storage part full tank sensor 530s)
The auxiliary storage unit full tank sensor 530s is a sensor for detecting that the number of medals stored in the auxiliary storage unit 530 exceeds a predetermined number. In addition, when the auxiliary storage unit full sensor 530s detects that the number of medals stored in the auxiliary storage unit 530 exceeds a predetermined number, the power supply board 500 supports the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. A signal indicating that the number of medals stored in the storage unit 530 has exceeded a predetermined number is output. When the main control board 300 receives a signal indicating that the number of medals stored in the auxiliary storage unit 530 exceeds a predetermined number, control is performed to display a predetermined error. If the error is displayed, the player calls the game store clerk, and after the game store clerk collects the medals, the error state is released by operating the reset button 512, and the game is possible. Return to the correct state.

(Reel control board 100)
To the reel control board 100, stepping motors 101, 102, 103, a left reel sensor 111s, a middle reel sensor 112s, and a right reel sensor 113s are connected.

(Stepping motors 101, 102, 103)
The stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 are provided for rotationally driving the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c. Further, the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 have a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 101, 102, 103 is transmitted to the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c through gears having a predetermined reduction ratio. As a result, each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 101, 102, 103, the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c rotate at a constant angle. The main CPU 301 manages the rotation angles of the left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, and right reel 17c by counting the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 101, 102, 103 after detecting the reel index. To do.

(Left reel sensor 111s)
The left reel sensor 111s is a sensor for detecting a reel index indicating that the left reel 17a has rotated once by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

(Medium reel sensor 112s)
The middle reel sensor 112s is a sensor for detecting a reel index indicating that the middle reel 17b has rotated once by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion.

(Right reel sensor 113s)
The right reel sensor 113s is a sensor for detecting a reel index indicating that the right reel 17c has made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

(Sub control board 400)
The sub-control board 400 is a board mainly for controlling effects. The sub control board 400 includes an effect control board 410, an image control board 420, a sound control board 430, a side lamp 5, an effect button detection switch 18sw, a cross key detection switch 19sw, an effect lamp 22, and a stop operation sequence display lamp. 30 and a start lever effect lamp 42 are connected.

(Production button detection switch 18sw)
The effect button detection switch 18sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the effect button 18 by the player. In addition, when the operation of the effect button 18 by the player is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw, the sub control board 400 performs control based on the operation of the effect button 18 by the player.

(Cross key detection switch 19sw)
The cross key detection switch 19sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the cross key 19 by the player. When the operation of the cross key 19 by the player is detected by the cross key detection switch 19sw, the sub-control board 400 performs control based on the operation of the cross key 19 by the player.

(Start lever effect lamp 42)
The start lever effect lamp 42 is composed of a high-intensity light-emitting diode, and is provided to perform an effect visually appealing to the player based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, in the internal lottery process described later, the sub-control board 400 controls lighting / flashing of the start lever effect lamp 42 based on the fact that a predetermined condition such as a case where a predetermined winning area is won is satisfied. I do.

(Production control board 410)
The effect control board 410 is a board for mainly controlling the side lamp 5, the effect button detection switch 18sw, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, and the start lever effect lamp 42 during the effect. The effect control board 410 is connected to an I / F (interface) circuit 411, a sub CPU 412, a random number generator 413, a sub ROM 414, and a sub RAM 415.

(I / F circuit 411)
The I / F (interface) circuit 411 is provided for receiving signals from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300.

(Sub CPU 412)
The sub CPU 412 reads an effect program stored in the sub ROM 414, and performs a predetermined calculation based on a command from the main control board 300, an input signal of the effect button detection switch 18sw, and the cross key detection switch 19sw. In order to supply the result of the calculation to the image control board 420 or the sound control board 430, it is provided.

(Random number generator 413)
The random number generator 413 is provided to generate a random number used when determining an effect or the like performed by the liquid crystal display device 41, the speakers 34, 35, and the like. The random number generator 413 is provided to generate a random number for determining the number of games to be added to the ART state or the number of games in the ART state.

(Sub ROM 414)
The sub ROM 414 is provided for storing a program for executing an effect, an effect table, an ART lottery table, and the like. The sub ROM 414 is mainly composed of a program storage area and a table storage area.

(Sub RAM 415)
The sub RAM 415 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 412 performs arithmetic processing. Specifically, there are provided a storage area for storing various data such as a winning area transmitted from the main control board 300, and a storage area for storing the determined contents and effects data. Further, the sub RAM 415 is provided with an ART state storage area for storing the ART state and an ART game number storage area for storing the number of ART games.

(Image control board 420)
The image control board 420 is provided for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display device 41 mainly when performing an effect. Further, an image control unit (VDP) 421, a liquid crystal control CPU 422a, a liquid crystal control ROM 422b, a liquid crystal control RAM 422c, a frame counter 422d, a CGROM 423, a crystal oscillator 424, a VRAM 425, and an RTC device 426 are connected to the image control board 420.

(Image Control Unit (VDP) 421)
An image control unit (VDP (Video Display Processor)) 421 is a so-called image processor and, based on an instruction from the liquid crystal control CPU 422a, “display for display” among the frame buffer areas of the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area. The image data is read out from the “frame buffer area”. Then, based on the read image data, a video signal (for example, an LVDS signal or an RGB signal) is generated and output to the general-purpose board 38, thereby performing control of displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 41. The image control unit (VDP) 421 includes a control register (not shown), a CG bus I / F, a CPU I / F, a clock generation circuit, an expansion circuit, a drawing circuit, a display circuit, a memory controller, and the like. Connected by bus.

(LCD control CPU 422a)
The liquid crystal control CPU 422 a is provided for creating a display list based on the command received from the effect control board 410 and transmitting the display list to the image control unit (VDP) 421. Further, the liquid crystal control CPU 422 a performs control to display the image data stored in the CGROM 423 on the liquid crystal display device 41.

(Liquid crystal control ROM 422b)
The liquid crystal control ROM 422b is configured by a mask ROM or the like, and includes a control processing program for the liquid crystal control CPU 422a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of a production pattern, and animation scene information. Etc. are stored. The animation pattern referred to here is referred to when displaying the animation of the production pattern, and stores a combination of animation scene information included in the production pattern, a display order of each animation scene information, and the like. In the animation scene information, a wait frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, and effect image are displayed. Information such as information specifying a display device is stored.

(Liquid crystal control RAM 422c)
The liquid crystal control RAM 422c is built in the liquid crystal control CPU 422a. The liquid crystal control RAM 422c also functions as a data work area when the liquid crystal control CPU 422a performs arithmetic processing, and is provided to temporarily store data read from the liquid crystal control ROM 422b. The information stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 422c includes “effect time information” used for executing a specific effect performed by measuring a predetermined time.

(Frame counter 422d)
The frame counter 422d is provided to receive the power supply from the power supply board 500 and count the frame counter value. The frame counter 422d stops counting the frame counter value when the supply of power from the power supply board 500 is stopped. Then, when the supply of power by the power supply substrate 500 is resumed, the frame counter 422d initializes the frame counter value registered in the register and resumes counting.

(CGROM423)
A CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 423 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory, etc.). Further, the CGROM 423 compresses and stores image data (for example, sprites, movies) and the like composed of a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). This pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. Further, the CGROM 423 is read out in units of image data by the image control unit (VDP) 421, and image processing is performed in units of image data of frames. Further, the CGROM 423 stores palette data in which color number information for designating color numbers and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed.

  In this embodiment, the CGROM 423 stores palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed. Not limited to this, a configuration in which only a part is compressed may be used. As a movie compression method, various compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

(Crystal oscillator 424)
The crystal oscillator 424 is provided to output a pulse signal (V blank interrupt signal) to the image control unit (VDP) 421 every “1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms)”. The image control unit (VDP) 421 generates a system clock for performing control by dividing the pulse signal, a synchronization signal for synchronizing with the liquid crystal display device 41, and the like. Then, the image control unit (VDP) 421 that has detected the V blank interrupt signal outputs an effect processing timing notification signal based on the V blank interrupt signal to the liquid crystal control CPU 422a at a predetermined timing.

(VRAM425)
The VRAM 425 is configured by an SRAM (Static Random Access Memory). Here, the SRAM is a readable / writable memory and is a kind of volatile memory for temporarily holding data. By configuring the VRAM 425 with SRAM, writing and reading of image data can be processed at high speed. The VRAM 425 includes a memory map including an arbitrary area, a display list area 1, a display list area 2, a frame buffer area 1, and a frame buffer area 2.

(RTC device 426)
The RTC device 426 is provided for counting a predetermined counter value at a counting interval different from the count value counted by the frame counter 422d. The RTC device 426 is connected to the liquid crystal control CPU 422a of the image control board 420 via a bus. The RTC device 426 is provided for acquiring the current date and time.

(General-purpose board 38)
The general-purpose board 38 is provided between the image control board 420 and the liquid crystal display device 41, and has a bridge function that converts the image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it when displaying the image data. The general-purpose board 38 has a bridge function for converting the image data into an image format corresponding to the performance of the liquid crystal display device 41 for displaying image data. For example, a difference in resolution between when a 19-inch liquid crystal display device 41 of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) is connected and when a 17-inch liquid crystal display device 41 of XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) is connected, etc. To absorb.

(Sound control board 430)
The sound control board 430 is a board for controlling the sound output of the speakers 34 and 35 mainly when performing an effect. The sound control board 430 is connected to a sound source IC 431, a sound source ROM 432, an audio RAM 433, and an amplifier 434.

(Sound source IC431)
The sound source IC 431 is provided for reading a program and data related to sound from the sound source ROM 432 and generating sound signals for driving the speakers 34 and 35.

(Sound source ROM 432)
The sound source ROM 432 is provided for storing programs and data for performing effects. Specifically, programs and data related to voice are stored.

(Audio RAM 433)
The audio RAM 433 is provided for generating a sound such as BGM based on sound data corresponding to the effect.

(Amplifier 434)
The amplifier 434 is provided to amplify the audio signal from the sound source IC 431 and output it to the speakers 34 and 35.

Here, the operation of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described.
First, the player inserts a medal. In the gaming machine 1, when the start lever 10 is operated and a predetermined signal is received by the start switch 10 sw, the number of inserted medals or the number of credited medals is checked. A lottery is performed and the reel 17 starts rotating.

  Next, in the gaming machine 1, when the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated and a predetermined signal is received by the left stop switch 11sw, the middle stop switch 12sw, and the right stop switch 13sw, Then, stop control of each reel 17 is performed. When the gaming machine 1 performs stop control of all the reels 17, based on the combination of symbols displayed to be stopped, the gaming machine 1 performs loss control, game state transition, medal payout, and the like.

(Reel unit 700)
Next, details of the reel unit 700 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the reel unit 700.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the reel unit 700 includes a reel case 710, a left reel set 810a, a middle reel set 810b, and a right reel set 810c.

  The reel case 710 includes a reel frame 720 and a reel blind 750, and stores a left reel set 810a, a middle reel set 810b, and a right reel set 810c.

  The left reel set 810a has a left motor set 820a and a left reel 17a. The middle reel set 810b has a middle motor set 820b and a middle reel 17b, and the right reel set 810c has a right motor set 820c and a right reel 17c. The left reel set 810a, middle reel set 810b, and right reel set 810c will be described later.

  FIG. 6 is a perspective view and a rear view showing the reel frame 720. 6 (a) is a front perspective view of the reel frame 720, FIG. 6 (b) is a rear perspective view of the reel frame 720, and FIG. 6 (c) is a rear view of a part of the reel frame 720. It is.

As shown in FIG. 6, the reel frame 720 has a shape obtained by dividing a horizontally long cylindrical shape into two equal parts in the major axis direction. The reel frame 720 is hollow and has an opening on the front surface.
In addition, the reel frame 720 is formed with vent holes 721a, 721b, 721c, 721d, 721e, 721f, and vent holes 722a, 722b, 722c in the middle step on the back.

  The vent holes 721a, 721b, 721c, 721d, 721e, and 721f are wide enough that the symbols provided on the reel 17 are visible. Further, the vent holes 721a and 721d are formed at the back position of the position where the left reel 17a is stored. Similarly, the vent holes 721b and 721e are formed at the back position where the middle reel 17b is accommodated, and the vent holes 721c and 721f are formed at the back position where the right reel 17c is accommodated.

  Therefore, with the reel 17 stored in the reel unit 700, the symbols of the left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, and right reel 17c can be visually recognized from the outside of the reel unit 700, and the reel arrangement and the like can be confirmed. . That is, it is possible to prevent an erroneous attachment position of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c.

In addition, since two vent holes are formed vertically on one reel, for example, on the left reel 17a, a vent hole 721a is formed in the upper part and a vent hole 721d is formed in the lower part. It is easy, inspection of a misplacement of the reel 17 can be performed more easily, and prevention accuracy can be improved.
Note that the design confirmation is not limited to visual confirmation, but may be performed using machine reading. Also in this case, the reel frame 720 has a large opening so that it is excellent in ease of confirmation and certainty.

  In addition, vent holes 721a, 721b, 721c, 721d, 721e, 721f are formed in the back of the left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, and right reel 17c, so the left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, right reel The heat accumulated in 17c can be efficiently discharged from the reel unit 700.

  Further, the vent holes 722a and 722b are formed in the vicinity of the rear end position of a later-described reel heat radiation plate 822 of the middle reel set 810b and the right reel set 810c. Thereby, the heat dissipated from the reel heat radiation plate 822 can be efficiently discharged from the reel unit 700.

  Further, the following vent hole 723a is formed at the rear end position and the side surface vicinity of the reel heat radiation plate 822 of the left reel set 810a. Thereby, also in the left reel set 810a, the heat dissipated from the reel heat radiation plate 822 can be efficiently discharged from the reel unit 700.

  Further, the reel frame 720 has air holes 723a and 723b formed on the side surfaces. Further, the reel frame 720 has ventilation holes 724a, 724b, 724c, 724d, and 724e formed in the upper part. Further, the reel frame 720 has ventilation holes 725a, 725b, 725c, and 725d formed in the lower part.

  As described above, the reel frame 720 is formed with many vent holes 721a to 725d, so that the heat in the reel frame 720 can be efficiently released to the outside.

  The reel frame 720 is formed with guide grooves 731a and 731b, guide grooves 732a and 732b, and guide grooves 733a and 733b in the lower part. The guide grooves 731a and 731b are formed in the mounting direction of the left motor set 820a to facilitate mounting of the left motor set 820a to the reel case 710.

  Similarly, the guide grooves 732a and 732b are formed in the mounting direction of the middle motor set 820b to facilitate the mounting of the middle motor set 820b to the reel unit 700, and the guide grooves 733a and 734b are formed on the right motor set 820c. A groove is formed in the mounting direction to facilitate mounting of the right motor set 820c to the reel unit 700.

  In addition, the reel frame 720 has fitting holes 734a, 734b, and 734c formed in the lower part. Further, the reel frame 720 has fitting holes 734d, 734e, and 734f formed in the upper part. The fitting holes 734a, 734b, 734c and the fitting holes 734d, 734e, 734f each have a tapered shape in which the opening near the entrance is wide and the back side is narrow.

  The fitting hole 734a and the fitting hole 734d are formed at the storage position of the left motor set 820a. Similarly, the fitting hole 734b and the fitting hole 734e are formed at the storage position of the middle motor set 820b, and the fitting hole 734c and the fitting hole 734f are formed at the storage position of the right motor set 820c.

  For this reason, the left motor set 820a is absorbed even if there is a deviation in the attachment start position due to the wide opening at the entrance of the fitting hole 734a and the fitting hole 734d, and is easily guided to the attachment position. In addition, it can be securely inserted into the specified position by being inserted all the way. Similarly, the middle motor set 820b is easily and surely inserted into the designated position by the fitting hole 734b and the fitting hole 734e, and the right motor set 820c is easily and surely inserted by the fitting hole 734c and the fitting hole 734f. The

  The reel frame 720 has screw holes 735a, 735b, and 735c formed in the lower part. The reel frame 720 has screw holes 735d, 735e, and 735f formed in the upper part.

  The screw hole 735a and the screw hole 735d are formed at the attachment position of the left motor set 820a. Similarly, the screw hole 735b and the screw hole 735e are formed at the attachment position of the middle motor set 820b, and the screw hole 735c and the screw hole 735f are formed at the attachment position of the right motor set 820c.

  The left motor set 820a is screwed at the positions of the screw hole 735a and the screw hole 735d, and is securely fixed at the designated position. Similarly, the middle motor set 820b is screwed at the positions of the screw hole 735b and the screw hole 735e, and the right motor set 820c is screwed at the positions of the screw hole 735c and the screw hole 735f, and is securely fixed at the designated position. The

  Further, the reel frame 720 has flat upper ribs 736a, 736b, 736c, and 736d formed on the upper outer side. Further, the reel frame 720 is formed with an outer edge rib 737 so as to surround the back surface from the side surface in the lower part of the upper part. Further, the reel frame 720 is formed with an outer edge rib 738 so as to surround the back surface from the side surface in the upper part of the lower part.

  Further, the reel frame 720 is formed with pedestal ribs 739a, 739b, 739c, and 739d projecting in a plate shape from the bottom to the back. In addition, the reel frame 720 has an attachment hole 740a formed on the back surface between the base ribs 739a and 739b, and an attachment hole 740b formed on the back surface between the base ribs 739c and 739d.

  Further, the reel frame 720 is formed with a front frame 741 so as to surround the front opening of the reel frame 720. Further, the reel frame 720 has a screw hole 742 formed in the lower part of the front surface, that is, in the lower part of the front frame 741.

  The reel frame 720 has many openings, holes, and the like. These upper ribs 736a, 736b, 736c, 736d, outer edge ribs 737, outer edge ribs 738, pedestal ribs 739a, 739b, 739c, 739d, a front frame 741 By such means, it is possible to counter the twisting, bending, and force in an unnecessary direction, and the strength can be maintained.

  The reel blind 750 is fixed to the front frame 741 of the reel frame 720. The reel blind 750 is attached to the upper part of the lower part of the reel frame 720 so as to surround the outside of the front lower part of the left reel set 810a, the middle reel set 810b, and the right reel set 810c accommodated in the reel frame 720. That is, the reel blind 750 is attached at substantially the same height as the outer edge rib 738 of the reel frame 720.

  Furthermore, the lower part of the reel frame 720 is fixed to the reel shelf 910 provided in the cabinet 2 by using the mounting holes 740 a and 740 b and the screw holes 742. The reel case 710 is configured such that an outer edge rib 737 of the reel frame 720 is pressed downward by a reel top guide 920 attached to the back surface of the cabinet 2.

  Further, the reel top guides 920 are provided on the left and right sides, respectively, so as to contact the side surfaces of the reel frame 720. Accordingly, the reel frame 720 is restrained from moving upward and left and right by the reel top guide 920. That is, the lower part of the reel case 710 is fixed, and movement to the upper part and the left and right is suppressed.

(Left reel set 810a, middle reel set 810b, right reel set 810c)
Next, the left reel set 810a, the middle reel set 810b, and the right reel set 810c will be described. Since the left reel set 810a, the middle reel set 810b, and the right reel set 810c are substantially equivalent, the middle reel set 810b will be described, and the description of the left reel set 810a and the right reel set 810c will be omitted.
As described above, the middle reel set 810b has the middle motor set 820b and the middle reel 17b.

(Medium motor set 820b)
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the middle motor set 820b. FIG. 7A is a perspective view of the right side surface of the middle motor set 820b, and FIG. 7B is a perspective view of the left side surface of the middle motor set 820b.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the middle motor set 820b includes a motor base 821, a reel heat radiating plate 822, a reel earth sheet metal 823, a stepping motor 102, and a middle reel sensor 112s.

  The motor base 821 is attached to the front frame 741 of the reel frame 720 at the top and bottom. The motor base 821 is provided with a reel heat dissipating plate 822, a reel earth sheet metal 823, a stepping motor 102, and a middle reel sensor 112s.

  The reel heat radiating plate 822 is made of a material having a higher thermal conductivity than the surrounding members. Further, the reel heat radiating plate 822 has a thin plate shape and has a larger surface area than the stepping motor 102.

  For example, the reel heat dissipating plate 822 greatly extends to positions corresponding to the lower side and the rear side of the middle reel 17b. Further, the reel heat radiation plate 822 extends so as to cover the upper portion of the stepping motor 102.

As described above, the vent hole 722a of the reel frame 720 is formed behind the reel heat radiation plate 822.
Therefore, the reel heat radiating plate 822 can absorb the heat dissipated from the stepping motor 102 well, spread it over a wide range, and efficiently release it to the outside of the reel case 710.

  The reel earth sheet metal 823 is made of a metal having high electrical conductivity, and is provided so that one end is attached to the motor base 821 and the other end is in contact with the reel shelf 910. Here, the metal having a high electric conductivity is one having a higher electric conductivity than the surrounding members, and is generally copper, aluminum, silver or the like used as an electric conductor.

  Here, the reel tape 854 described later is connected to the stepping motor 102, the motor base 821, and the reel earth metal plate 823 through members in the reel 17. The reel ground metal plate 823 is connected to the ground end from the reel shelf 910 through a member having good electrical conductivity in the cabinet 2. Therefore, even if the reel tape 854 is touched by an employee or the like and static electricity is generated, the reel tape 854 can be discharged to the ground end via the reel ground metal plate 823 and can be discharged without accumulating unnecessary electricity.

  The stepping motor 102 is fixed to the motor base 821. Further, the stepping motor 102 has a rotating motor shaft protruding. As described above, the stepping motor 102 is controlled to rotate by the main CPU 301.

  Further, the stepping motor 102 is provided with shaft buffer members 102b and 102c perpendicular to the motor shaft. The stepping motor 102 can transmit the rotation more powerfully and reliably by the shaft cushioning members 102b and 102c.

  The middle reel sensor 112s is fixed to the motor base 821. Further, as described above, the middle reel sensor 112s includes the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit, and detects that a reel sensor dog 855 that is a reel index described later passes between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit.

(Reel 17)
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the middle reel 17b. FIG. 8A is a perspective view of the right side surface of the middle reel 17b, and FIG. 8B is a perspective view of the left side surface of the middle reel 17b.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the intermediate reel 17b includes a reel bearing portion 851, a reel wheel 852, a reel ring 853, a reel tape 854, a reel sensor dog 855, a reel wheel rib 856, and a reel wheel rib 857. , Reel wheel ribs 858, and reel ring ribs 859a, 859b, 859c, 859d.

The reel bearing portion 851 has a substantially cylindrical shape, and a cylindrical hollow portion is formed at the center. Further, the reel bearing portion 851 is formed with two substantially rectangular parallelepiped hollow portions facing each other in the outer circumferential direction from the cylindrical hollow portion.
The reel bearing portion 851 includes a shaft buffer member 102b of the stepping motor 102 in each of the hollow portions of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped extending in the outer peripheral direction, with the motor shaft of the stepping motor 102 fitted in the cylindrical hollow portion of the center. 102c is fitted. Therefore, the reel bearing portion 851 is rotated with the rotation of the stepping motor 102.

  The reel wheel 852 is integrally formed with the reel bearing portion 851 and has spokes extending in four directions around the reel bearing portion 851. Therefore, the reel wheel 852 rotates integrally with the reel bearing portion 851.

  The reel ring 853 has an annular shape and is supported by the reel wheel 852. Further, here, the reel ring 853 has two annular members having the same diameter, and is connected so that the centers thereof are on the extension of the motor shaft of the stepping motor 102.

  A plurality of symbols are drawn on the reel tape 854 and are attached to the outer periphery of the reel ring 853. Accordingly, the reel ring 853 and the reel tape 854 form a cylindrical side shape. In addition, on the reel tape 854, for example, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals.

  The reel sensor dog 855 is attached to one spoke of the reel wheel 852. The reel sensor dog 855 has an elongated rectangular parallelepiped shape, and is attached to a position that passes between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion of the middle reel sensor 112s as the reel wheel 852 rotates. Further, the reel sensor dog 855 shields light projection from the light emitting portion when passing between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion of the middle reel sensor 112s. Accordingly, when the reel sensor dog 855 passes, the light receiving unit cannot receive light, and the middle reel sensor 112s detects the rotational position of the middle reel 17b.

  The reel wheel rib 856 is provided on the spoke at a position facing the center of the spoke on which the reel sensor dog 855 of the reel wheel 852 is provided. Further, the reel wheel rib 856 has substantially the same weight as the reel sensor dog 855. Further, even if the reel wheel 852 rotates, the reel wheel rib 856 does not pass between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion of the middle reel sensor 112s, and does not contact (and collide with) the middle reel sensor 112s. Is attached in position.

  The reel wheel rib 857 and the reel wheel rib 858 are attached to spokes other than the spoke to which the reel sensor dog 855 and the reel wheel rib 856 of the reel wheel 852 are attached. Further, the reel wheel rib 857 and the reel wheel rib 858 have substantially the same weight as the reel sensor dog 855.

  Therefore, the reel sensor dog 855, the reel wheel rib 856, the reel wheel rib 857, or the reel wheel rib 858 of the same weight is provided on all the spokes of the reel wheel 852, so that the reel 17 is not uneven and uniform. Can rotate.

  The reel ring ribs 859a, 859b, 859c, and 859d are attached to the reel ring 853. The reel ring ribs 859a, 859b, 859c, and 859d are attached at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the reel ring 853. Further, the reel ring ribs 859a, 859b, 859c, and 859d are attached to the side opposite to the surface on which the reel sensor dog 855 is attached with respect to the rotation surface of the middle reel 17b.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, one of the reel cases 710, that is, the front, has a large opening so that the reel 17 is exposed, and the other wall surfaces have a large number of vent holes 721a to 721a. Since 721f, 722a to 722c, 723a, 723b, 724a to 724e, and 725a to 725d are formed, the heat in the reel case 710 can be efficiently released and the heat dissipation effect can be improved.
In addition, the gaming machine 1 has the air holes 721a, 721b, 721c, 721d, 721e, and 721f formed at positions facing the reel 17, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the reel case 710 and the reels 17 such as the left middle right. The arrangement position of the reel 17 can be easily confirmed, and an erroneous mounting position of the reel 17 can be prevented.
Further, the gaming machine 1 corresponds to one left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, and right reel 17c, two vent holes 721a and vent holes 721d, vent holes 721b and vent holes 721e, vent holes 721c and vent holes 721f. Are formed. Thereby, the front-rear relationship of the symbols can also be easily confirmed, and an erroneous mounting position of the reel 17 can be prevented.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a reel heat radiation plate 822 partially provided in the vicinity of the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103, and is a rear position at the rear end of the reel heat radiation plate 822. Vent holes 723 a, 722 a, and 722 b were formed on the back surface of the case 710. Thus, heat generated from the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 can be efficiently radiated from the vent hole 722 a to the outside of the reel case 710 via the reel heat radiating plate 822.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a plate-like upper rib 736a, 736b, 736c, 736d, an outer edge rib 737, an outer edge rib 738, a pedestal rib 739a, 739b, 739c, 739d, a front frame on the reel frame 720. 741 etc. are provided. For this reason, the strength of the reel case 710 can be maintained even if a large opening and a large number of ventilation holes are provided.

  Note that in this embodiment, a swivel type gaming machine (slot machine) has been described as an example of a gaming machine, but it may be used for a pachinko gaming machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, an arrangement ball gaming machine, or the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Cabinet 2a Hinge mechanism 3 Front door 4 Keyhole 5a, 5b Side lamp 6 Medal slot 7 1BET button 7sw 1BET switch 8 MAX-BET button 8sw MAX-BET switch 9 Settlement button 9sw Settlement switch 10 Start lever 10sw Start switch 11 left stop button 11sw left stop switch 12 middle stop button 12sw middle stop switch 13 right stop button 13sw right stop switch 14 stop button unit 15 return button 16 selector 16s medal sensors 17a to 17c left reel, middle reel, right reel 18 effect button 18sw effect button detection switch 19 cross key 19sw cross key detection switch 20 panel 21 display window 22a-22j effect lamp 23 start lamp 24a-24c BET lamp 5 Number-of-stores display devices 26a to 26b Game status display lamp 27 Number-of-payout display device 28 Insertion enable display lamp 29 Re-game display lamps 30a to 30c Stop operation sequence display lamp 31 Lumbar panel 32 Receptacle unit 33 Medal payout port 34a, 34b Lower speaker 35a, 35b Upper speaker 36 Setting display section 37 Setting change button 37sw Setting change switch 38 General-purpose board 41 Liquid crystal display device 42 Start lever effect lamp 100 Reel control boards 101-103 Stepping motor 111s Left reel sensor 112s Middle reel sensor 113s Right reel Sensor 200 Relay board 300 Main control board 301 Main CPU
302 Main ROM
303 Main RAM
304 Random number generator 305 I / F circuit 400 Sub control board 410 Production control board 411 I / F circuit 412 Sub CPU
413 Random number generator 414 Sub ROM
415 Sub RAM
420 Image Control Board 421 Image Control Unit (VDP)
422a Liquid crystal control CPU
422b LCD control ROM
422c Liquid crystal control RAM
422d frame counter 423 CGROM
424 Crystal oscillator 425 VRAM
426 RTC device 430 Sound control board 431 Sound source IC
432 Sound source ROM
433 video RAM
434 Amplifier 500 Power supply board 510 Power supply device 511 Power button 511sw Power switch 512 Reset button 512sw Reset switch 520 Hopper 521 Discharge slit 522 Hopper guide member 523 Guide member 524 Discharge guide member 530 Auxiliary storage portion 530s Auxiliary storage portion full sensor 641 Title bar 700 Reel unit 710 Reel case 720 Reel frames 721a to 721f, 722a to 722c, 723a, 723b Vent holes 724a to 724e Vent holes 725a to 725d Vent holes 731a, 731b, 732a, 732b, 733a, 733b Guide grooves 734a to 734f Fitting holes 735a to 735f Screw holes 736a to 736d Upper ribs 737 and 738 Outer edge ribs 739a to 739d Base ribs 740a, 40b Mounting hole 741 Front frame 742 Screw hole 750 Reel blinds 810a to 810c Left reel set, middle reel set, right reel set 820a to 820c Left motor set, middle motor set, right motor set 821 Motor base 822 Reel heat sink 823 Reel ground plate Sheet metal 851 Reel bearing portion 852 Reel wheel 853 Reel ring 854 Reel tape 855 Reel sensor dogs 856, 857, 858 Reel wheel ribs 859a to 859d Reel ring rib 910 Reel shelf 920 Reel top guide

Claims (3)

When the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the internal lottery is performed and the symbol variation display is started, and when the predetermined stop condition is satisfied, the symbol variation stop control is performed and the predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In gaming machines that grant gaming profits,
An annular reel on which a plurality of the designs are drawn;
A driving device for rotating the reel;
A reel case for storing the reel and the driving device;
With
The reel case is characterized in that one of the reels is exposed and an opening is formed at a position facing the reel on a wall surface covering the other of the reels. A part includes a conductor plate provided in the vicinity of the driving device,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the reel case has an opening formed on a wall surface at a position facing one end of the conductor plate. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the reel case is formed with a plate-like rib.

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