JP2016214983A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which a token auxiliary storage can be reliably positioned with respect to a housing and can be easily attached and detached to and from the housing.SOLUTION: A Pachinko slot machine comprises: a token auxiliary storage 45 for storing tokens overflowing from a hopper device; and a cabinet 2a in which the token auxiliary storage 45 is stored attachably/detachably and a discharge port 200a for discharging the tokens inside the game machine to the outside of the game machine is formed on a bottom plate 200. The token auxiliary storage 45 has a discharge hole 450a, which communicates with the discharge port 200a when stored in the cabinet 2a, at a bottom part 450. A projection 450b engaging with the discharge port 200a is formed at the bottom part 450 on a front face side of the game machine. The discharge hole 450a is formed on a deeper side of the cabinet 2a than the projection 450b.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

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

  Generally, this type of gaming machine is provided with a selector including a medal detection sensor that detects medals inserted into the medal slot one by one.

  Here, the speed at which the player inserts medals into the medal slot is not constant. For this reason, the speed of the medals passing through the medal detection sensor is not constant, and depending on the speed, the detection operation of the medal detection sensor may be affected.

  For example, if the speed of the medal passing through the medal detection sensor is too fast, the medal detection sensor may not be able to detect the medal. On the other hand, if the speed of the medals passing through the medal detection sensor is too slow, there is a possibility that a medal clogging is erroneously detected.

  Therefore, it is desirable that the speed of the medal passing through the medal detection sensor is a speed at which a medal can be accurately detected by the medal detection sensor and a constant speed.

  In view of such circumstances, conventionally, a gaming machine has been known in which a roller is provided at the medal insertion slot to assist the medal insertion operation and the speed at which the medal is inserted is adjusted to a constant speed. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

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  However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, not only can the space be saved by the amount of rollers provided at the medal slot, but also an increase in cost due to an increase in parts cannot be avoided.

  By the way, in the gaming machine as described above, the medal auxiliary storage is preferably configured so that it can be easily attached to and detached from the cabinet at the time of manual discharge while being accurately positioned with respect to the discharge port during automatic discharge. .

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. The medal auxiliary storage can be accurately positioned with respect to the housing, and the medal auxiliary storage can be easily attached to and detached from the housing. An object is to provide a gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in order to achieve the above object, the medal auxiliary storage (45) for storing medals overflowing from the hopper device (43) for storing medals and the medal auxiliary storage are detachably stored. A gaming machine (pachislot machine 1) having a casing (cabinet 2a) having a discharge port (200a) for discharging medals inside the gaming machine to the outside of the gaming machine, The medal auxiliary storage has a discharge hole (450a) in the bottom part (450) that communicates with the discharge port when stored in the housing, and the medal auxiliary storage has a bottom on the front side of the gaming machine. A protrusion (450b) that engages with the discharge port is formed, and the discharge hole is formed on the back side of the casing with respect to the protrusion.

  With this configuration, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, a protrusion that engages with the outlet of the housing is formed on the bottom of the medal auxiliary storage on the front side of the gaming machine. For this reason, when the medal auxiliary storage is accommodated in the housing, the medal auxiliary storage can be accurately positioned with respect to the housing by engaging the protrusion with the discharge port. Thereby, it can prevent that the position of the discharge hole of a medal auxiliary storage and the discharge port of a housing | casing shifts | deviates.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention only needs to engage the protrusion of the medal auxiliary storage with the discharge port when the medal auxiliary storage is stored in the housing. Installation is also easy.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention lifts the front side (front side) of the medal auxiliary storage to the front side, releases the engagement of the protrusion, and then pulls the medal auxiliary storage to the front side. The storage can be easily removed from the housing.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, a predetermined amount of medals are stored in the medal auxiliary storage by being electrically connected through the medal on the back side of the gaming machine in the medal auxiliary storage. A pair of medal detection pieces (57a, 57b) for detecting this is arranged, and the upper side of the projection on the inner surface of the medal auxiliary storage is inclined downward from the front side of the gaming machine toward the discharge hole. It has the structure in which the inclined surface is formed.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, while being able to position a medal auxiliary storage correctly with respect to a housing | casing, the game machine which can attach or detach a medal auxiliary storage easily with respect to a housing | casing can be provided.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 1 is an overall perspective view showing an external structure of a pachislot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, Comprising: The state which open | released the front door. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachislot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the harness is supported by the clamp member at the time of front door opening of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view showing the state where the harness has come off from the clamp member when the front door of the pachi-slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is opened. It is a partially cutaway side view showing the relationship between the harness and the reel unit when the front door of the pachislot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is closed. It is a side view explaining operation | movement of the accessory drive unit of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, Comprising: (a) is the time of the fall of a liquid crystal display device, (b) shows the time of the rise of a liquid crystal display device. Yes. It is a top view which shows the structure of the accessory drive unit of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the selector of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing explaining the detection operation | movement of the insertion sensor of the selector which concerns on embodiment of this invention, Comprising: (a) is the time of non-detection of a medal, (b) has shown the time of detection of a medal. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the 1st medal passage sensor of the selector which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the detection operation | movement of the 2nd medal passage sensor of the selector which concerns on embodiment of this invention, Comprising: (a) is at the time of non-detection of a medal, (b) has shown the time of detection of a medal. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the medal insertion slot of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view which shows the structure of the medal insertion slot of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the accommodation structure of the medal auxiliary storage of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the accommodation structure of the medal auxiliary storage of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the cross key of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a side view which shows the state at the time of the assembly | attachment of the cross key of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the panel unit of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the state at the time of the assembly | attachment of the panel unit of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

  A pachislot machine that is a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. First, a functional flow according to the embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the pachislot machine of the present embodiment, medals are used as game media for playing games. In addition to the medals, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, or the like can be applied as game media.

  When a player inserts a medal and operates the start lever, one value (hereinafter, random number value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

  The internal lottery means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. This internal lottery means is carried out by a main control circuit described later. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning determination line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which benefits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

  Further, when the start lever is operated, a plurality of reels are rotated. Thereafter, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel, the reel stop control means performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed. Do. The reel stop control means is responsible for a main control circuit described later.

  In the pachislot machine, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”. When the specified time is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 4 symbols, and when the specified time is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 1 symbol.

  When the internal winning combination allowing the symbol combination display related to winning is determined, the reel stop control means usually displays the symbol combination within the specified time of 190 msec (four symbols) for the winning determination line. The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to display as much as possible. In addition, the reel stop control means is defined for one or more reels when, for example, a challenge bonus (CB), which is a second type special character, and a middle bonus (MB) that continuously activates CB are operated. The reel rotation is stopped so that the combination of symbols is displayed as much as possible along the winning determination line within a time of 75 msec (for one symbol). Furthermore, the reel stop control means uses various specified times corresponding to the gaming state to rotate the reels so that combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination are not displayed along the winning determination line. Stop.

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels is all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. This winning determination means is carried out by a main control circuit described later. When it is determined by the winning determination means that it is related to winning, a privilege such as paying out medals is given to the player. In a pachislot machine, a series of flows as described above is performed as one game.

  Also, in the pachislot machine, in the series of flows described above, video display performed by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display device, light output performed by various lamps, sound output performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof is used. Various productions are performed.

  When the start lever is operated, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number value is extracted, the effect content determining means determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination. This effect content determination means is carried out by a sub-control circuit described later.

  When the contents of the effect are determined, the effect executing means executes the corresponding effect in conjunction with each opportunity, such as when the rotation of the reels starts, when the rotation of each reel stops, or when determining whether there is a winning. As described above, in the pachislot machine, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, a combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. The player's interest can be improved.

<Pachislot machine structure>
Next, with reference to FIG.2 and FIG.3, the structure of the pachislot machine in this embodiment is demonstrated.

[Appearance structure]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachi-slot machine 1 includes an exterior body 2. The exterior body 2 has a cabinet 2a as a housing for housing a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable. Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a (only one handle 7 is shown in FIG. 2). The handle 7 is a recess that is put on when carrying the pachi-slot machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a reel unit 3 detachably attached to the cabinet 2a is accommodated in the cabinet 2a. The reel unit 3 includes a plurality (three in this embodiment) of reels 3L, 3C, 3R in which a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are displayed at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction, and these reels 3L. , 3C, 3R, and a support 3a that rotatably supports the support 3a.

  The three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side in the reel unit 3. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. The above-mentioned plural (for example, 21) symbols are drawn on the surface of the aforementioned sheet material.

  The front door 2b includes a door body 9 and a liquid crystal display device 11 showing a specific example of the image display device. The door body 9 is attached to the cabinet 2a using a hinge (not shown) so as to be freely opened and closed. The hinge is provided at the left end of the door body 9 when the door body 9 is viewed from the front of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  The liquid crystal display device 11 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9 of the front door 2b so as to display information related to the game. The liquid crystal display device 11 can display game table information such as, for example, customization of gaming machines and gaming history, in addition to executing effects by displaying images. Therefore, the information related to the game displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 includes various information such as game effect information and game table information. The liquid crystal display device 11 configured in this way constitutes information display means.

  Further, the liquid crystal display device 11 is disposed in a transparent protective cover 9 c attached to the door body 9. The protective cover 9c is formed in a box shape so as to cover the liquid crystal display device 11 with a transparent member such as an acrylic plate. The liquid crystal display device 11 is configured as a movable accessory that can move up and down in the protective cover 9c. Details will be described later.

  The front door 2b has a display window 4 through which the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be visually recognized. The display window 4 includes three left display windows 4L, middle display windows 4C, and right display windows 4R corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  These display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided at positions overlapping with the arrangement areas of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front (player side), and in front of the three reels (player side) ). Therefore, the player can visually recognize the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the display window 4 through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  In the present embodiment, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are arranged in succession among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is stopped. It is set to a size that can display two symbols. That is, in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the upper, middle, and lower areas are provided for each reel, and one symbol is displayed in each area. In the present embodiment, a line connecting the middle stage area of the left reel 3L, the middle stage area of the middle reel 3C, and the middle stage area of the right reel 3R is defined as a winning determination line for determining whether or not a prize is won.

  A pedestal 12 is formed in the center of the door body 9. Various devices (medal slot 13, MAX bet button 14, 1 bet button 15, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, cross key 18) to be operated by the player are provided on the pedestal portion 12. It has been.

  The medal slot 13 is provided for receiving a medal dropped on the pachislot machine 1 from the outside by the player. That is, the medal slot 13 is for a medal to be inserted by the player. The medals inserted from the medal slot 13 are used for one game with a preset number (for example, three) as the upper limit, and the amount exceeding the preset number is deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. (So-called credit function).

  The MAX bet button 14 and the 1 bet button 15 are provided to determine the number of cards used for one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a settlement button. This checkout button is provided to pull out (discharge) medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to the outside.

  The start lever 16 is for starting the rotation of all the reels (3L, 3C, 3R) in accordance with the player's operation, and constitutes a start operation means.

  The stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are provided in association with the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively, and are for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels according to the player's operation. . These stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R constitute stop operation means. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are referred to as a left stop button 17L, a middle stop button 17C, and a right stop button 17R, respectively.

  The cross key 18 is for performing an operation related to information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 and constitutes an information operation means. For example, the cross key 18 is pressed by the player when performing a selection operation on a display screen such as game effect information or game table information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. The detailed configuration of the cross key 18 will be described later.

  The pedestal 12 is provided with a 7-segment display 28 made up of 7-segment LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). The 7-segment display 28 displays information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits), and the like. Digital display.

  A waist panel 19 is provided at the lower part of the pedestal 12 of the front door 2b. In addition, the waist panel 19 according to the present embodiment is provided with a panel unit 20 that performs effects by light. The detailed configuration of the panel unit 20 will be described later.

  At the lower part of the door body 9, a medal payout port 21, a medal tray 22, speakers 23L, 23R and the like are provided. The medal payout port 21 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 43 described later to the outside. The medal tray 22 stores medals discharged from the medal payout opening 21. In addition, the speakers 23L and 23R output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the contents of the production.

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  The cabinet 2a is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with one surface on the front side opened. A main control board 41 constituting the main control circuit 91 is provided in the upper part of the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 91 is a circuit that controls the main operation of the game in the pachislot machine 1 and the flow between the operations, such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, determination of presence / absence of winning. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 91 will be described later.

  Three reels (a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R) are provided in the center of the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIG. 3, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  A hopper device 43 that stores a large amount of medals is provided in the lower part of the cabinet 2a. The hopper device 43 has a structure capable of discharging stored medals one by one. In the cabinet 2a, a power supply device 44 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 43 (left side when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front). The power supply device 44 supplies necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1.

  Further, a medal auxiliary storage 45 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 43 in the cabinet 2a (on the right side when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front). The medal auxiliary storage 45 stores medals overflowing from the hopper device 43. The medal auxiliary storage 45 is detachably stored in the cabinet 2a. The detailed configuration of the medal auxiliary storage 45 will be described later.

  A housing that accommodates an accessory driving unit 221 (see FIG. 4) as a movable device that can move the liquid crystal display device 11 in the vertical direction at the upper portion on the back surface side (the portion opposite to the display screen side) of the front door 2b. 46 is attached.

  In addition, the housing 46 is provided with a sub control board 42 constituting a sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 9) described later. The sub-control circuit 101 is a circuit that controls execution of effects by displaying images. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 101 will be described later.

  Further, a selector 26 is provided at a substantially central portion in the vertical direction on the back surface side of the front door 2b. The selector 26 is a device for selecting a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 13, specifically, determining whether or not the material or shape of the medal is appropriate. The medal determined to be appropriate will be described later. Guide to the hopper device 43 through the guide rail 27. The detailed configuration of the selector 26 will be described later.

<Electric configuration of pachislot machine>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the pachi-slot machine 1 has a main control board 41 disposed in the cabinet 2a and a sub control board 42 disposed in the front door 2b. The main control board 41 is electrically connected to the reel relay terminal board 51, the setting key switch 52, the cabinet side relay board 53, the door relay terminal board 54, and the power board 44 b of the power supply device 44. ing.

  The reel relay terminal plate 51 is disposed inside the reel body of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel relay terminal board 51 is electrically connected to stepping motors (not shown) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and relays signals output from the main control board 41 to the stepping motors. The setting key type switch 52 is used when changing the setting of the pachislot machine 1 or when checking the setting of the pachislot machine 1.

  The cabinet-side relay board 53 is electrically connected to an external concentration terminal board 56, a hopper device 43, and a medal auxiliary storage switch 57. The cabinet-side relay board 53 relays signals output from the main control board 41 to the external concentration terminal board 56, the hopper device 43, and the medal auxiliary storage switch 57. That is, the external concentration terminal board 56, the hopper device 43 and the medal auxiliary storage switch 57 are connected to the main control board 41 via the cabinet-side relay board 53.

  The external concentration terminal board 56 is attached to the cabinet 2 a and is provided for outputting signals such as a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, and a security signal to the outside of the pachislot machine 1. Since the hopper device 43 has been described above, the description thereof is omitted.

  The medal auxiliary storage switch 57 includes a pair of medal detection pieces 57a and 57b (see FIG. 18) inserted into the medal auxiliary storage 45. The medal auxiliary storage switch 57 is configured such that a pair of medal detection pieces 57 a and 57 b are electrically connected via the medals stored in the medal auxiliary storage 45 so that a predetermined amount of medals can be stored in the medal auxiliary storage 45. It is detected that it was stored in the inside. That is, the medal auxiliary storage switch 57 detects whether or not the medal auxiliary storage 45 is full of medals.

  A power switch 44 a is connected to the power board 44 b of the power device 44. The power switch 44a is turned on when supplying necessary power to the pachislot machine 1.

  The door relay terminal plate 54 includes a closing sensor 80, a first medal passage sensor 81, a second medal passage sensor 82, a guide rail passage sensor 83, a door open / close monitoring switch 61, a BET switch 62, a checkout switch 63, and a start switch. 64, a stop switch board 65, a game operation display board 66, a switch board 67, and a sub-relay board 68 are connected.

  That is, the insertion sensor 80, the first medal passage sensor 81, the second medal passage sensor 82, the guide rail passage sensor 83, the door open / close monitoring switch 61, the BET switch 62, the settlement switch 63, the start switch 64, and the stop switch substrate 65. The game operation display board 66, the switch board 67, and the sub relay board 68 are connected to the main control board 41 via the door relay terminal board 54.

  The insertion sensor 80, the first medal passage sensor 81, and the second medal passage sensor 82 are provided in the selector 26, respectively, detect medals passing through the selector 26, and the detection results are sent to the main control board 41. Output. The insertion sensor 80, the first medal passage sensor 81, and the second medal passage sensor 82 constitute medal passage detection means.

  The guide rail passage sensor 83 is provided on the guide rail 27 described later, detects medals passing on the guide rail, and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41. The guide rail passage sensor 83 constitutes a guide rail on-medal detection means.

  The door open / close monitoring switch 61 outputs a security signal for notifying the opening / closing of the front door 2b to the outside of the pachislot machine 1. The BET switch 62 detects that the MAX bet button 14 and the 1 bet button 15 (see FIG. 2) have been pressed by the player, and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41.

  The settlement switch 63 detects that a settlement button (not shown) has been pressed by the player, and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41. The start switch 64 detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation), and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41.

  The stop switch substrate 65 is a substrate constituting a circuit for stopping the rotating reel and a circuit for displaying the stopable reel by an LED or the like. The stop switch board 65 is provided with a stop switch. The stop switch detects that each stop button 17L, 17C, 17R has been pressed by the player (stop operation).

  The game operation display board 66 displays the number of inserted medals on the 7-segment display 28 when accepting insertion of medals, when the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatable and when replaying. It is a substrate for making it. A 7-segment display 28 and an LED 69 are connected to the game operation display board 66. The LED 69 lights, for example, a mark for displaying the start of a game or a mark for performing a replay.

  On the switch board 67, a detection switch 67a for detecting that the cross key 18 is operated by the player is mounted.

  The sub relay board 68 relays the wiring that connects the sub control board 42 and the main control board 41. The sub-relay board 68 relays the wiring connecting the sub-control board 42 and a plurality of boards disposed around the sub-control board 42. That is, to the sub relay board 68, the sub control board 42, the sound I / O board 71, the LED board 72, the 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 74, and the accessory control board 78 are electrically connected. .

  The sub control board 42 is connected to the main control board 41 via the door relay terminal board 54 and the sub relay board 68. The sub control board 42 is electrically connected to the sound I / O board 71, the LED board 72, the 24h door open / close monitoring unit 74, and the accessory control board 78 via the sub relay board 68. Yes.

  The sound I / O board 71 outputs sound to the speakers 23L and 23R. The LED board 72 displays the blinking pattern by causing the LED group 25 showing a specific example of the light source to emit light according to the effect executed by the control of the sub-control circuit 101 (see FIG. 6).

  The 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 74 stores a history of opening / closing of the front door 2b. The 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 74 outputs a signal for displaying an error on the liquid crystal display device 11 to the sub control board 42 (sub control circuit 101) when the front door 2b is opened.

  The accessory control board 78 drives the accessory driving unit 221 in accordance with the effect executed by the control of the sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 6). The accessory driving unit 221 is driven and controlled by the accessory control board 78 to move the liquid crystal display device 11 in the vertical direction.

  A ROM cartridge substrate 76 and a liquid crystal relay substrate 77 are connected to the sub control substrate 42. The ROM cartridge substrate 76 is a substrate for managing production images (video), sound, light (LED group 25), and communication data. The liquid crystal relay substrate 77 is a substrate that relays the wiring connecting the sub control substrate 42 and the liquid crystal display device 11.

<Main control circuit>
Next, the main control circuit 91 constituted by the main control board 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the main control circuit 91 of the pachislot machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a main control circuit 91 as a main control unit includes a microcomputer 92 installed on the main control board 41 as a main component, and controls the progress of the game. The microcomputer 92 includes a main CPU 93, a main ROM 94, and a main RAM 95.

  The main ROM 94 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 93, a data table, data for transmitting various control commands (command signals) to the sub control circuit 101, and the like. The main RAM 95 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  The main CPU 93 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 96, a frequency divider 97, a random number generator 98, and a sampling circuit 99. The clock pulse generation circuit 96 and the frequency divider 97 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 93 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 98 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 99 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  The main CPU 93 counts the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R after detecting the reel index. Thereby, the main CPU 93 manages the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly, how many symbols the reel has rotated).

  The reel index is information indicating that the reel has made one revolution. This reel index is provided at a predetermined position of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, for example, with a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit by the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Detection is performed by a reel position detection unit (not shown) including a detection piece interposed therebetween.

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to the stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 95. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) necessary for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 95 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when a reel index is detected by a reel position detector (not shown).

  In other words, in the present embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is possible to manage how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols is basically set to 4 symbols. Therefore, when the left stop button 17L is pressed, the symbol of the left reel 3L in the middle of the display window 4 and each symbol within the range up to four symbols ahead can be stopped in the middle of the display window 4. It becomes a simple design.

<Sub control circuit>
Next, the sub control circuit 101 constituted by the sub control board 42 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the sub control circuit 101 of the pachislot machine 1.

  The sub-control circuit 101 as a sub-control unit is electrically connected to the main control circuit 91 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command signal transmitted from the main control circuit 91. It controls peripheral devices such as the liquid crystal display device 11, the accessory driving unit 221, the LED group 25, and the speakers 23L and 23R. The sub control circuit 101 basically includes a sub CPU 102, a sub RAM 103, a rendering processor 104, a drawing RAM 105, and a driver 106.

  The sub CPU 102 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the ROM cartridge substrate 76 in accordance with the command signal transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The ROM cartridge substrate 76 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 102 is stored in the program storage area. For example, the control program includes a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 91 and an effect registration task for extracting and registering effect contents (effect data) by extracting effect random numbers. Is included. Further, a drawing control task for controlling display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 11 (see FIG. 2) based on the determined contents of the effect, an accessory control task for controlling the movement of the liquid crystal display device 11 by the accessory driving unit 221, LED A lamp control task for controlling light output from light sources such as the group 25, a sound control task for controlling sound output from the speakers 23L and 23R, and the like are included.

  The data storage area includes a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, and a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video. Also included are a storage area for storing sound data related to BGM and sound effects, a storage area for storing lamp data related to the light on / off pattern, and the like.

  The sub-RAM 103 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 91.

  The sub CPU 102, the rendering processor 104, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer) 105, and the driver 106 create a video according to the animation data designated by the content of the presentation, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 11. Further, the sub CPU 102 drives the accessory driving unit 221 in accordance with the accessory movable data designated by the effect contents.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 causes the speakers 23L and 23R to output sounds such as BGM according to the sound data designated by the contents of the production. Further, the sub CPU 102 controls lighting and extinguishing of the LED group 25 according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

  Next, the detailed configuration of the reel unit 3 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the reel unit 3 is detachably accommodated in the cabinet 2a by the support 3a being slidably mounted on a support plate 2c provided in the cabinet 2a. In addition, the support body 3a is not limited to the support plate 2c, and for example, may be configured such that rails or the like are attached to the inner side surfaces of the left and right side plates of the cabinet 2a and are slidably attached thereto.

  The support 3a has a box-shaped or semi-cylindrical shape that covers approximately half of the reel 3L, 3C, 3R on the back side of the gaming machine, and the front side of the gaming machine is opened.

  Further, the support 3a is located outside the area visible from the display window 4, that is, below the display window 4 that is not visible when the display window 4 is viewed from the front of the gaming machine, and the front door 2b and the three reels 3L, 3C, There is a protruding portion 30 protruding to the display window 4 side so as to close the gap between 3R. The protruding portion 30 is attached to the support 3a by a fastening member such as a screw. The protruding portion 30 may be integrally formed with the support 3a.

  In addition, the protruding portion 30 has a pair of projecting pieces 31 projecting from the left and right edges on the front side of the gaming machine in which the opening of the support 3a is formed and projecting to the front side of the gaming machine, and extends in the left and right direction of the gaming machine. An interference preventing piece 32 provided between the pair of protruding pieces 31 is configured. Thereby, the protruding portion 30 forms a frame that surrounds the lower portions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The protruding portion 30 is not limited to the frame body, and may be, for example, a box-shaped or fan-shaped shape that covers the lower portions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and has an open upper portion.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the pachi-slot machine 1 is provided on the electrical equipment (for example, the sub control board 42 and the LED board 72) provided on the front door 2b side and on the cabinet 2a side. A harness 35 for electrically connecting electrical components (for example, the main control board 41 and the power supply device 44) is provided.

  The harness 35 is a bundle of various wires and is covered with a corrugated tube, a resin tape, or the like. The harness 35 may not be covered with a corrugated tube, a resin tape, or the like.

  Such a harness 35 is normally fixed to the cabinet 2a by a clamp 36 or fixed to the front door 2b by a clip 37 as shown in FIG. This prevents the harness 35 from interfering with various devices provided in the cabinet 2a.

  However, for example, the harness 35 may come off from the clamp 36 or the clip 37 with the opening / closing of the front door 2b. FIG. 8 shows a state where the harness 35 is detached from the clip 37.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the harness 35 is detached from the clip 37, the harness 35 that has been fixed to the front door 2b until then may be bent toward the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In this case, if the front door 2b is closed with respect to the cabinet 2a, the harness 35 may come into contact with the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  However, in the present embodiment, even when the harness 35 is bent toward the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as described above, the protruding portion 30 contacts the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with the protruding portion 30. Can be prevented.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, when the front door 2 b is closed with respect to the cabinet 2 a, the bent harness 35 is pressed against the front door 2 b side by the interference prevention piece 32 of the protruding portion 30. . Thereby, it is avoided that the harness 35 contacts the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. As described above, the protruding portion 30 according to the present embodiment has a function of preventing the harness 35 from being bent by closing the front door 2b.

  At this time, the interference prevention piece 32 approaches the display window 4 so as to close the gap between the front door 2b and the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Even if it is going to see, it will be interrupted by the interference prevention piece 32. FIG. Thereby, the hopper device 43 and the power supply device 44 in the cabinet 2a are not visually recognized from the outside.

  The protruding portion 30 also has a function as a handle that can be gripped by an operator such as a game shop clerk when the reel unit 3 is attached to or detached from the cabinet 2a. Specifically, the front end side of the interference preventing piece 32 has a shape protruding downward so that the operator's finger can be easily applied. Note that the shape of the interference prevention piece 32 is not limited to the above-described shape, and any shape may be used as long as it is easy for the operator to apply the finger.

  Thereby, the operator can easily attach and detach the reel unit 3 to and from the cabinet 2a by using the interference prevention piece 32 as a handle. In particular, in the present embodiment, since the protruding portion 30 is provided on the lower side of the support body 3a, the sliding operation of the support body 3a on the support plate 2c can be performed smoothly.

  Next, a detailed configuration of the accessory driving unit 221 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the accessory drive unit 221 includes a drive motor 230, a pinion gear 231, a reduction gear mechanism 232 as an output gear, a worm gear 233, an arm member 235, and an attachment. And a torsion spring 236 as a biasing member.

  The drive motor 230 has a drive shaft 230a. The pinion gear 231 is attached to the drive shaft 230a so as to be integrally rotatable. The reduction gear mechanism 232 includes a first reduction gear 232a that meshes with the pinion gear 231 and a second reduction gear 232b that meshes with the first reduction gear 232a.

  A worm gear 233 is attached to the second reduction gear 232b so as to be integrally rotatable. Therefore, the reduction gear mechanism 232 decelerates the rotation of the pinion gear 231 with the first reduction gear 232a and the second reduction gear 232b and transmits it to the worm gear 233. Thereby, the torque transmitted from the pinion gear 231 to the worm gear 233 is amplified.

  The worm gear 233 is attached to the second reduction gear 232b so as to be integrally rotatable, and is rotatably supported by the case 261 via a pair of bearings 234. The case 261 is fixed to the housing 46 (see FIG. 3) described above via a bracket (not shown).

  The arm member 235 has a gear portion 235a that engages with the worm gear 233 at one end. One end of the arm member 235 is rotatably supported by the case 261 with the rotation shaft 237 as a fulcrum. Therefore, the arm member 235 rotates in the vertical direction according to the rotation of the worm gear 233.

  In addition, an elongated hole 235 b for attaching the liquid crystal display device 11 is formed at the other end of the arm member 235.

  The torsion spring 236 has a coil portion attached to the rotating shaft 237, one end locked to a locking piece 235 c formed on the arm member 235, and the other end connected to a locking piece 261 a formed on the case 261. It has been stopped. Thereby, the torsion spring 236 always urges the arm member 235 upward.

  As shown in FIG. 11, two accessory driving units 221 configured in this way are provided side by side in the left-right direction of the gaming machine (left-right direction in the figure). Thereby, the liquid crystal display device 11 can be reliably moved up and down.

  On the other hand, the liquid crystal display device 11 has two attachment pieces 110 on the back side, and a connecting shaft 111 is attached to these attachment pieces 110. The connecting shaft 111 is inserted into the elongated hole 235b of the arm member 235. Thereby, the liquid crystal display device 11 is connected to the other end of the arm member 235.

  Further, the liquid crystal display device 11 and the pair of accessory driving units 221 are connected via a pair of linear guide mechanisms 120. Thereby, the liquid crystal display device 11 can be stably moved in the vertical direction.

  Here, the operation of the accessory driving unit 221 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the drive motor 230 is driven in a state where the liquid crystal display device 11 is lowered, the pinion gear 231 rotates, and the rotation is transmitted to the worm gear 233 via the reduction gear mechanism 232. Communicated.

  Next, when the worm gear 233 rotates, the gear portion 235a of the arm member 235 rotates in the clockwise direction in the drawing. At this time, the rotation direction transmitted from the drive motor 230 is changed by the worm gear 233. That is, the rotation direction of the worm gear 233 and the rotation direction of the gear portion 235a are orthogonal to each other.

  Thereafter, when the worm gear 233 further rotates, as shown in FIG. 10B, the arm member 235 further rotates clockwise in the drawing. Thereby, the liquid crystal display device 11 rises.

  At this time, since the torsion spring 236 urges the arm member 235 upward, the arm member 235 can be easily rotated clockwise using the urging force of the torsion spring 236.

  Next, the liquid crystal display device 11 reaches the raised position shown in FIG. 10B and is maintained at that position. At this time, since the rotation direction of the worm gear 233 and the rotation direction of the gear portion 235a are orthogonal to each other, it is possible to prevent the gear portion 235a from rotating counterclockwise due to the weight of the liquid crystal display device 11. . At this time, since the weight of the liquid crystal display device 11 is reduced by the biasing force of the torsion spring 236, the rotational force of the gear portion 235a in the counterclockwise direction is reduced. For this reason, the liquid crystal display device 11 is reliably maintained at the raised position shown in FIG.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the biasing force of the torsion spring 236 has a function of reducing the weight of the liquid crystal display device 11, so that deterioration of the drive motor 230 can be suppressed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the above-described effects can be obtained with a simple and low-cost configuration in which the torsion spring 236 corresponding to the weight of the liquid crystal display device 11 is provided.

  In the present embodiment, the torsion spring 236 is used as a configuration for reducing the weight of the liquid crystal display device 11. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plate spring, an air damper, or the like can be used instead. is there.

  Next, a detailed configuration of the selector 26 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the selector 26 is attached to the downstream side of the medal slot 13 (see FIG. 2) on the back surface of the front door 2b (see FIG. 3). The selector 26 includes a base frame 26a and a guide cover 26b that is rotatably attached to the base frame 26a. The guide cover 26b is always urged toward the base frame 26a by a torsion spring (not shown).

  When the base frame 26a and the guide cover 26b are closed, a part of the inner side surfaces facing each other are in contact with each other to form a passage through which the medal passes so as to maintain a gap slightly wider than the thickness of the medal.

  In the upper left part of the selector 26, there is provided a slot 260 which is an entrance for medals formed by the base frame 26a and the guide cover 26b. In addition, a guide passage 262 that communicates with the insertion slot 260 and guides medals in the selector 26 is formed inside the selector 26 as shown by a one-dot chain line in FIG.

  Regular medals inserted into the selector 26 from the insertion port 260 are discharged from the selector outlet 263 to the guide rail 27 through the guide passage 262. In addition, a return passage 264 is formed in the selector 26, and unauthorized fake medals and acceptance prohibited medals are discharged to the lower portion of the selector 26 through the return passage 264 and are not discharged to the guide rail 27.

  Here, the selector 26 is provided with an insertion sensor 80, a first medal passage sensor 81, and a second medal passage sensor 82 on the guide passage 262. The insertion sensor 80, the first passage sensor 81, and the second passage sensor 82 detect medals passing through the guide passage 262, and constitute medal passage detection means.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, the insertion sensor 80 is configured by a transmissive photo interrupter. When the medal is not inserted into the insertion slot 260, the shielding member 801a of the rotating member 801 is separated from the light emitting element. By blocking the emitted light, it is detected that no medal is inserted into the insertion slot 260.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13B, when a medal is inserted into the insertion slot 260, the rotating member 801 rotates counterclockwise in the drawing, and the shielding member 801 a is detached from the insertion sensor 80. Accordingly, the insertion sensor 80 can detect that the light emitted from the light emitting element is detected by the light receiving element, and the medal is inserted into the insertion slot 260.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the first medal passage sensor 81 is configured by a transmissive photo interrupter, and the light emitting element and the light receiving element are arranged so as to face each other with the guide passage 262 interposed therebetween. The first medal passage sensor 81 detects that the medal has passed through the guide passage 262 when light is blocked by the medal passing through the guide passage 262.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the second medal passage sensor 82 is configured by a transmissive photo interrupter, and in the state where the medal does not pass through the guide passage 262, the shielding member 802a of the rotating member 802. Is in a state where the light emitted from the light emitting element is not blocked.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the medal passes through the guide passage 262, the rotating member 802 rotates clockwise in the figure, and the shielding member 802a emits the light emitted from the light emitting element. Cut off. Thereby, the second medal passage sensor 82 detects that the medal has passed through the guide passage 262.

  Here, all of the insertion sensor 80, the first medal passage sensor 81, and the second medal passage sensor 82 described above may be configured by a reflective photo interrupter. Moreover, you may comprise only arbitrary sensors by a reflection type photo interrupter among these sensors.

  As shown in FIG. 12, a guide rail 27 is attached to the selector 26 via a reinforcing plate (not shown). Specifically, the guide rail 27 is attached to the selector 26 so that the medal receiving port communicates with the selector outlet 263. The medal outlet of the guide rail 27 is opened toward the hopper device 43. Thereby, the guide rail 27 can guide the regular medals that have passed through the selector 26 to the hopper device 43.

  Further, the guide rail 27 is formed of a resin transparent member, for example. The guide rail 27 is not limited to a transparent member, and is not limited to resin.

  The guide rail passage sensor 83 described above is attached to the guide rail 27 via an attachment member 271. The guide rail passage sensor 83 is configured by a reflective photo interrupter. The guide rail passage sensor 83 may be configured by a transmissive photo interrupter.

  The guide rail passage sensor 83 is provided on the hopper device 43 side (outlet side) on the guide rail 27 rather than the selector 26 side (receiving port side). As a result, the distance between the medal slot 13 and the guide rail passage sensor 83 is increased, and access from the medal slot 13 to the guide rail passage sensor 83 is not easily performed.

  Next, a detailed configuration of the medal slot 13 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the medal slot 13 is formed in the slot member 130, and is provided in the pedestal portion 12 via the slot member 130.

  Further, the insertion port member 130 includes an exposed plate 130 a exposed on the surface side of the pedestal portion 12. The exposed plate 130a is made of, for example, a synthetic resin such as polycarbonate (PC) or ABS, and the surface thereof is subjected to a plating process such as chrome plating or silver plating. The exposed plate 130a is not limited to a synthetic resin, and may be formed integrally by die casting a metal such as zinc or zinc alloy. Even in this case, in order to improve the appearance, the surface of the exposed plate 130a may be plated.

  The exposed plate 130a is formed with a medal guide surface 130b recessed downward in an arc shape, and a slit-shaped medal slot 13 is formed on the back side of the medal guide surface 130b.

  The medal guide surface 130b is formed so as to descend from the player side toward the medal slot 13, and has a length that allows a large number of medals to stand up and be installed. Further, the inclination angle of the medal guide surface 130b is not particularly limited as long as the medal guide surface 130b is inclined with respect to the horizontal plane so that the medal slides smoothly.

  In addition, the insertion slot member 130 is provided with a medal return button 131. The medal return button 131 is arranged on the side of the medal guide surface 130b. When the medal return button 131 is pressed, medals are ejected from the medal payout opening 21 (see FIG. 2).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17, an insertion passage 132 for guiding a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 to the selector 26 is provided inside the insertion slot member 130. Here, although not shown, the charging port member 130 includes a passage member made of resin, for example, on the back side of the exposed plate 130a (the front side in FIG. 17).

  Therefore, the input port member 130 forms the input passage 132 by the exposed plate 130a and the above-described passage member. In addition, in the charging port member 130 according to the present embodiment, the charging plate 132 is formed by the exposed plate 130a and the channel member. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be formed.

  The insertion passage 132 is provided with an inclined portion 132a inclined in the radial direction of the medal (left and right direction in FIG. 17) perpendicular to the medal insertion direction (downward direction in FIG. 17). The inclined portion 132a has a configuration inclined inward in the radial direction as it goes downstream in the medal insertion direction. As a result, the insertion passage 132 gradually narrows in the left-right direction as it goes downstream from the medal insertion opening 13 in the insertion direction.

  For this reason, the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 13 falls in the insertion passage 132 along the inclined portion 132a, so that the dropping speed is adjusted to a constant speed.

  In addition, the inclined portions 132a are provided on both sides in the left-right direction of the charging passage 132, respectively. The inclined portion 132a may be provided only on one side in the left-right direction of the charging passage 132.

  Further, the insertion passage 132 is formed with a pair of opposing surfaces 132b that oppose the front and back surfaces of the medal. Specifically, the pair of opposed surfaces 132b are formed on both the exposed plate 130a forming the input passage 132 and the above-described passage member.

  In the present embodiment, grooves 133 extending along the loading direction are formed on the facing surface 132b on the exposed plate 130a side of the pair of facing surfaces 132b at a predetermined interval in the radial direction (left-right direction in FIG. 17). A plurality are provided.

  As a result, dust, dust, and the like that have entered from the medal slot 13 accumulate in the groove 133. Therefore, dust, dust and the like do not directly contact the front and back surfaces of the medal. In addition, such a groove part 133 may be provided in both of a pair of opposing surfaces 132b, and the structure provided only in the opposing surface 132b by the side of a channel | path member may be sufficient.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19, a detailed configuration of the medal auxiliary storage 45 according to the present embodiment and a method for accommodating the medal auxiliary storage 45 in the cabinet 2a will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the bottom plate 200 of the cabinet 2 a is formed with a discharge port 200 a for discharging medals inside the pachislot machine 1 to the outside of the pachislot machine 1. The discharge port 200a has a trapezoidal shape on the front side of the gaming machine. The medals discharged from the discharge port 200a are transported to a desired position by a medal transport device such as a belt conveyor disposed in the lower part of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  The back plate 201 of the cabinet 2a is formed with a communication hole 201a that allows the inside of the cabinet 2a to communicate with the outside. A medal auxiliary storage switch 57 including the pair of medal detection pieces 57a and 57b is attached to the back plate 201 through the communication hole 201a.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the medal auxiliary storage 45 has a box shape with an upper portion opened, and has a bottom portion 450. The bottom 450 is formed with a discharge hole 450a that communicates with the discharge port 200a of the cabinet 2a when the medal auxiliary storage 45 is stored in the cabinet 2a.

  In addition, a protrusion 450b that engages with the outlet 200a of the cabinet 2a is formed on the front side of the gaming machine of the bottom portion 450. The shape of the protrusion 450b viewed from the bottom side is the same as the trapezoidal shape of the discharge port 200a on the front side of the gaming machine. Further, the protrusion 450b is a protrusion that slightly protrudes downward from the bottom 450.

  For this reason, when the medal auxiliary storage 45 is stored in the cabinet 2a, the medal auxiliary storage 45 can be easily positioned with respect to the cabinet 2a only by matching the protrusion 450b with the trapezoidal shape of the discharge port 200a on the front side of the gaming machine. Made. As a result, when the medal auxiliary storage 45 is stored in the cabinet 2a, the positions of the discharge hole 450a and the discharge port 200a do not shift.

  In addition, the shape seen from the bottom surface side of the protrusion 450b is not limited to a trapezoidal shape, and may be an arbitrary shape such as a semicircular shape or a polygonal shape. In this case, according to the shape of the protrusion 450b, the gaming machine front side of the discharge port 200a is also changed to a shape similar to the shape of the protrusion 450b.

  In addition, the medal auxiliary storage 45 has two insertion openings 451a through which the above-described medal detection pieces 57a and 57b are inserted in the side surface portion 451 on the back side of the gaming machine. These insertion holes 451a are suitable for the height and game at which the medal detection pieces 57a and 57b are inserted into the medal auxiliary storage 45 via the insertion openings 451a when the medal auxiliary storage 45 is stored in the cabinet 2a. It is arranged at the position in the left-right direction of the machine.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the medal auxiliary storage 45 has a bottom lid 452 that can open and close the discharge hole 450a. The bottom cover 452 is configured to be rotatable in the direction of the arrow in the figure with the end on the bottom 450 side as a fulcrum. FIG. 19 shows a state where the bottom lid 452 opens the discharge hole 450a. In the state where the bottom cover 452 opens the discharge hole 450a, the bottom cover 452 functions as a medal guiding member that guides the medal to the discharge port 200a.

  When the game hall where the pachislot machine 1 is installed has equipment capable of automatically discharging medals, the bottom cover 452 is opened to open the discharge hole 450a as in the present embodiment. On the other hand, when the game hall where the pachislot machine 1 is installed does not have equipment capable of automatically discharging medals, the bottom cover 452 is closed to perform manual discharge, and the discharge hole 450a is closed.

  Next, the detailed configuration of the cross key 18 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 21 shows a state when the cross key 18 is assembled to the pedestal portion 12.

  As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the cross key 18 includes a cross-shaped pressing unit 180 that is pressed by the player, a switch board 67 disposed below the pressing unit 180, a pressing unit 180, and a switch board. And a cover member 181 provided between the first and second members 67.

  The pressing portion 180 is exposed at the upper surface side on the surface of the pedestal portion 12, and the lower surface side is embedded in the pedestal portion 12, that is, inside the pachislot machine 1. In addition, on the lower surface of the pressing portion 180, four convex portions 180a that can come into contact with a detection switch 67a described later are provided corresponding to the respective directions in the vertical and horizontal directions.

  A cylindrical recess 180 b is formed at the center of the pressing portion 180. When the pressing portion 180 is attached to the pedestal portion 12, the bottom surface of the recess 180 b comes into contact with the inner surface of the pedestal portion 12. As a result, the pressing portion 180 is prevented from being detached from the pedestal portion 12.

  On the switch board 67, four detection switches 67a for detecting the pressing operation of the pressing unit 180 by the player are mounted. One detection switch 67a is arranged in each of the up, down, left, and right directions corresponding to each convex portion 180a of the pressing portion 180. The detection switch 67a is a push button type switch.

  The cover member 181 covers the switch substrate 67 and is formed of a synthetic resin such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The cover member 181 covers the entire switch board and has a shape that partially protrudes according to the height of the detection switch 67a. Specifically, the cover member 181 has a configuration in which a lower portion 181a having a shape capable of covering the switch substrate 67 and an upper portion 181b having a shape imitating the shape of the pressing portion 180 are integrally molded. The upper part 181b has a function of preventing the depression part 180 from sinking.

  In the present embodiment, since the cover member 181 is provided as described above, the creepage distance from the tip of each convex portion 180a of the pressing portion 180 to the switch substrate 67 when the cross key 18 is assembled to the pedestal portion 12 is increased. growing. That is, only by providing the cover member 181 between the pressing part 180 and the switch board 67, the distance for accessing the switch board 67 from the pressing part 180 is a distance along the cover member 181 (in FIG. Distance).

  On the other hand, when the cover member 181 is not provided, the distance from the tip of each convex portion 180a of the pressing portion 180 to the switch substrate 67 is a distance corresponding to the height of the detection switch 67a (in FIG. Only the distance shown), and the switch board 67 can be accessed from the pressing portion 180 side relatively easily. In this case, for example, the switch board 67 may be illegally accessed from a gap between the pressing unit 180 and the pedestal unit 12, and a go-to action may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the cover member 181 is provided and a creeping distance from the tip of each convex portion 180a of the pressing portion 180 to the switch substrate 67 is sufficiently provided. The switch board 67 is not easily accessed from the gap therebetween.

  Further, by providing the cover member 181 between each convex part 180a of the pressing part 180 and the detection switch 67a, the area to which the load when the pressing part 180 is pressed can be widened. Thereby, the load applied to the detection switch 67a is dispersed, and the durability of the detection switch 67a is improved as compared with the case where the convex portion 180a directly presses the detection switch 67a.

  In addition, since the area to which the load when the pressing portion 180 is pressed is large, for example, even if the positions of the convex portion 180a and the detection switch 67a are shifted, the detection switch 67a is pressed only by pressing the peripheral portion of the detection switch 67a. can do.

  In the present embodiment, the recess 180b is provided as a retaining part for the pressing part 180. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the entire inner surface or part of the side surface of the pressing part 180 can contact the inner surface of the pedestal part 12. It is also possible to provide a flange for preventing the detachment. In particular, when a flange is provided on the entire circumference of the side surface of the pressing portion 180, unauthorized access to the switch board 67 in combination with the cover member 181 can be prevented double, and security is further improved.

  Next, a detailed configuration of the panel unit 20 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the panel unit 20 includes a decorative panel 250, three LED chips 251 as a light source, a first reflecting member 252, and a second reflecting member 253. Has been.

  The decorative panel 250 is formed of a synthetic resin having transparency, and has an arbitrary decoration such as a logo of the pachislot machine 1 or a manufacturer logo. Each LED chip 251 is mounted on the LED substrate 72 and constitutes an LED group 25 (see FIG. 4). Each LED chip 251 emits light toward the decorative panel 250 from the back side of the gaming machine.

  Three first reflecting members 252 are provided on the surface 250 a of the decorative panel 250 facing the LED chip 251 corresponding to each LED chip 251. The first reflecting member 252 reflects the light emitted from the LED chip 251 to the back side of the gaming machine while expanding the light.

  Specifically, the first reflecting member 252 has a conical shape with the tip directed toward the LED chip 251 and is plated on the surface. The shape of the first reflecting member 252 may be any shape as long as it reflects the light emitted from the LED chip 251 to the back side of the gaming machine while expanding, for example, a triangular pyramid shape, It may be a warhead shape or the like.

  The second reflecting member 253 is disposed between the decorative panel 250 and the LED substrate 72 so as to surround each LED chip 251 on the back side of the gaming machine of the decorative panel 250. The second reflecting member 253 reflects the light reflected by the first reflecting member 252 toward the decorative panel 250.

  Specifically, the second reflecting member 253 is formed with a through hole 253a for exposing the emission surface of each LED chip 251 to the decorative panel 250 side. The second reflecting member 253 is formed in a mortar shape with the LED chip 251 as the center, that is, with the through hole 253a as the center. Specifically, the second reflecting member 253 is formed with three mortar-shaped reflecting surfaces 253b around the through holes 253a.

  The surface of the reflecting surface 253b is plated so that most of the light reflected by the first reflecting member 252 is reflected toward the decorative panel 250, and steps are formed radially. Note that the radial steps need not be formed.

  In the panel unit 20 configured in this way, as shown in FIG. 23, the light irradiated from the LED chip 251 is directed toward the second reflecting member 253 while the irradiation range is expanded by the first reflecting member 252. reflect. The light reflected by the first reflecting member 252 is reflected by the second reflecting member 253 toward the decorative panel 250. Thereby, the light emitted from the LED chip 251 is diffused in a wide range in the limited space where the width in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine is narrow.

  For this reason, in this Embodiment, the light irradiated from the LED chip 251 can be diffused more effectively than a lens, and a sufficient light source can be secured with a small number of LED chips. Can do.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the support 3 a of the reel unit 3 has the protruding portion 30, and the protruding portion 30 is the display window 4. Is projected to the display window 4 side so as to close the gap between the front door 2b and the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R. For this reason, when the front door 2b is closed with respect to the cabinet 2a, the harness 35 arranged in the cabinet 2a or the front door 2b is pressed against the display window 4 side by the protruding portion 30. Thereby, it can avoid that the harness 35 contacts the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  In the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the protruding portion 30 protrudes toward the display window 4 so as to close the gap between the front door 2b and the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It is possible to prevent the hopper device 43, the power supply device 44, and the like from being viewed from the display window 4.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes an electrical component provided on the front door 2b side and an electrical component provided on the cabinet 2a side, which may cause contact with the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. This is effective for the harness 35 to be electrically connected.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the protruding portion 30 also has a function as a handle, the reel unit 3 can be easily attached and detached by using the protruding portion 30 as a handle. It can be carried out.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment transmits the rotation of the drive motor 230 to the liquid crystal display device 11 via the worm gear 233. For this reason, even if the relatively heavy liquid crystal display device 11 is used as a movable accessory, the worm gear 233 is not rotated by its own weight, so that the liquid crystal display device 11 can be moved to an arbitrary position. Can be easily stopped. At this time, since the weight of the liquid crystal display device 11 is reduced by the urging force of the torsion spring 236, the rotational force of the gear portion 235a in the counterclockwise direction can be reduced.

  Further, since the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment constantly biases the arm member 235 upward by the torsion spring 236, it is applied to the drive motor 230 when the liquid crystal display device 11 is moved upward. The load can be reduced. Thereby, the load applied to the drive motor 230 when the liquid crystal display device 11 is raised and the load applied to the drive motor 230 when the liquid crystal display device 11 is lowered can be made uniform. As a result, the liquid crystal display device 11 can move the same distance in the same time when it rises and when it descends. Therefore, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can share control for driving the drive motor 230 when the liquid crystal display device 11 is raised and lowered.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the biasing force of the torsion spring 236 has a function of reducing the weight of the liquid crystal display device 11, so that deterioration of the drive motor 230 can be suppressed.

  Accordingly, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can use the relatively heavy liquid crystal display device 11 as a movable accessory, and can increase the degree of freedom in designing the accessory. In the present embodiment, the above-described effects can be obtained with a simple and low-cost configuration in which the torsion spring 236 corresponding to the weight of the liquid crystal display device 11 is provided.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the gear train between the pinion gear 231 and the worm gear 233 is configured by the reduction gear mechanism 232, the torque transmitted from the drive motor 230 is amplified and transmitted to the worm gear 233. can do. Thereby, it is possible to reduce a load applied to the drive motor 230 when the movable liquid crystal display device 11 is moved.

  Thus, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the accessory driving unit 221 is configured as described above, the relatively heavy liquid crystal display device 11 can be used as a movable accessory. .

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with the guide rail passage sensor 83 on the guide rail 27, so that, for example, medals stacked vertically in the hopper device 43 are guided. It is possible to detect reaching the rail 27 and clogging of medals on the guide rail 27. Therefore, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can monitor that the medal is properly guided to the hopper device 43 or the like from the selector 26 via the guide rail 27.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 15, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has the insertion sensor 80, the first medal passage sensor 81, and the second medal passage on the guide passage 262 in the selector 26. Since the sensor 82 is provided, the medal counting function of the selector 26 can be illegally operated and malfunctioned, and a go-to act of illegally obtaining a large number of credits even when no medal is inserted can be suppressed.

  In the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the guide rail passage sensor 83 is provided on the hopper device 43 side on the guide rail 27 rather than the selector 26 side. The distance to can be taken large. For this reason, it becomes difficult to access the guide rail passage sensor 83 from the medal insertion slot 13, so that security can be enhanced especially for the goto action performed through the medal insertion slot 13.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with the inclined portion 132a in the insertion passage 132 of the insertion port member 130 in which the medal insertion port 13 is formed. The medal inserted from the medal slot 13 can be guided along the inclined portion 132a. Thereby, the speed at which a medal is inserted can be adjusted to a constant speed with a low cost and a simple configuration that merely provide the inclined portion 132a.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of grooves 133 extending along the charging direction are provided on at least one of the pair of opposed surfaces 132b of the charging passage 132. For this reason, dust, dust, and the like are collected in the groove portion 133 and are prevented from coming into direct contact with the front and back surfaces of the medal. Thereby, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can prevent clogging of medals due to dust or dirt.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a projection that engages with the outlet 450 a of the cabinet 2 a at the bottom 450 on the front side of the gaming machine of the medal auxiliary storage 45. 450b is formed. For this reason, when the medal auxiliary storage 45 is stored in the cabinet 2a, the medal auxiliary storage 45 can be accurately positioned with respect to the cabinet 2a by engaging the protrusion 450b with the discharge port 200a. Thereby, it can prevent that the position of the discharge hole 450a of the medal auxiliary storage 45 and the discharge port 200a of the cabinet 2a shifts | deviates.

  Further, when the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment accommodates the medal auxiliary storage 45 in the cabinet 2a, it is only necessary to engage the protrusion 450b of the medal auxiliary storage 45 with the discharge port 200a. The storage 45 can be easily attached to the cabinet 2a.

  Further, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment lifts the front side (front side) of the game machine of the medal auxiliary storage 45 upward to release the engagement of the protrusion 450b, and then moves the medal auxiliary storage 45 to the front side. By pulling, the medal auxiliary storage 45 can be easily detached from the cabinet 2a.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an insertion port 451a through which the pair of medal detection pieces 57a and 57b are inserted is formed in the side surface portion 451 on the back side of the gaming machine of the medal auxiliary storage 45. ing. For this reason, when removing the medal auxiliary storage 45 from the cabinet 2a, the pair of medal detection pieces 57a and 57b do not interfere with the insertion opening 451a. Therefore, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even if the pair of medal detection pieces 57a and 57b are inserted into the medal auxiliary storage 45, the medal auxiliary storage 45 can be easily removed from the cabinet 2a. Can be removed.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the medal auxiliary storage 45 has the bottom cover 452 that can open and close the discharge hole 450a, the bottom cover 452 can be opened and closed according to the installation environment of the pachislot machine 1. Both medal automatic discharge and manual discharge can be handled.

  Further, the bottom lid 452 according to the present embodiment functions as a medal guiding member that guides the medal to the discharge port 200a when the discharge hole 450a is opened. Can be discharged.

  As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with a cover member 181 that covers the switch board 67 between the pressing portion 180 of the cross key 18 and the switch board 67. Therefore, the creeping distance from the contact surface of the pressing unit 180 to the detection switch 67a to the switch substrate 67 can be increased. That is, the distance required to access the switch board 67 from the pressing portion 180 side can be significantly increased as compared with the case where the cover member 181 is not provided.

  This eliminates the need for the pressing portion 180 and the switch substrate 67 to be separated from each other in order to increase the distance necessary for accessing the switch substrate 67 from the pressing portion 180 side. For this reason, the pressing unit 180 and the switch board 67 can be arranged close to each other in a limited space. Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can save space for the cross key 18 disposed on the front door 2b.

  In addition, the cover member 181 is integrally formed with a lower portion 181 a that can cover the switch substrate 67 and an upper portion 181 b that is similar to the shape of the pressing portion 180, and the upper portion 181 b prevents the pressing portion 180 from sinking. Therefore, the lower portion 181a can cover the switch board 67 suitably, and the upper portion 181b can prevent the pressing portion 180 from sinking.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the panel unit 20 uses the first reflective member 252 having a conical shape to emit light emitted from the LED chip 251. It can be reflected while being magnified to the back side. Further, the panel unit 20 can reflect the light reflected while being enlarged by the first reflecting member 252 toward the decorative panel 250 by the second reflecting member 253 disposed so as to surround the LED chip 251. .

  Thereby, the panel unit 20 can diffuse the light irradiated from the LED chip 251 over a wide range without taking a large distance in the longitudinal direction of the gaming machine. Further, in the present embodiment, the light emitted from the LED chip 251 can be diffused over a wider range more effectively than using a lens, and a sufficient light source can be secured with a small number of LED chips. it can. Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can enhance the effect of the light of the decorative panel 250 in a limited space.

  Furthermore, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the panel unit 20 is directed to the light irradiated and reflected from the LED chip 251, unlike the light emitting plate that diffuses light uniformly such as a light guide plate. Therefore, the brightness and darkness of the decorative panel 250 can be made clear. Thereby, the production effect can be further enhanced.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the second reflecting member 253 is formed in a mortar shape with the LED chip 251 as the center, it is reflected while being enlarged by the first reflecting member 252. More light can be efficiently reflected toward the decorative panel 250.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which a pachislot machine is used as a gaming machine has been described.

1 Pachislot machine (game machine)
2a Cabinet (housing)
2b Front door 3 Reel unit 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 3a Support body 4 Display window 11 Liquid crystal display device (object, information display means, image display device)
13 medal slot 16 start lever (starting operation means)
17L, 17C, 17R Stop button (stop operation means)
18 Four-way controller (information operation means)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 19 Waist panel 20 Panel unit 26 Selector 27 Guide rail 30 Protruding part 31 Projection piece 32 Interference prevention piece 35 Harness 36 Clamp 37 Clip 43 Hopper device 44 Power supply device 45 Medal auxiliary storage 57 Medal auxiliary storage switch 57a, 57b Medal detection piece 67 switch board 67a detection switch 72 LED board 78 accessory control board 80 insertion sensor (medal passage detection means)
81 1st medal passage sensor (medal passage detection means)
82 Second medal passage sensor (medal passage detection means)
83 Guide rail passing sensor (medal detecting means on guide rail)
91 Main control circuit (main control unit)
101 Sub control circuit (sub control unit)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 130 Input port member 132 Input channel 132a Inclined part 132b Opposite surface 133 Groove part 180 Press part 181 Cover member 200 Bottom plate 200a Discharge port 221 Actor drive unit (movable device, peripheral device)
230 Drive motor 230a Drive shaft 231 Pinion gear 232 Reduction gear mechanism (output gear)
232a First reduction gear 232b Second reduction gear 233 Worm gear 235 Arm member 235a Gear portion 236 Torsion spring (biasing member)
250 decorative panel 250a facing surface 251 LED chip (light source)
252 First reflective member 253 Second reflective member 262 Guide passage 450 Bottom 450a Discharge hole 450b Protrusion 451 Side surface 451a Insertion port 452 Bottom cover

Claims (2)

A medal auxiliary storage for storing medals overflowing from a hopper device for storing medals, and the medal auxiliary storage are detachably stored, and a discharge port for discharging the medals inside the gaming machine to the outside of the gaming machine. A gaming machine comprising a housing formed on a bottom plate,
The medal auxiliary storage has a discharge hole in the bottom portion that communicates with the discharge port when stored in the housing,
On the bottom of the medal auxiliary storage on the front side of the gaming machine, a protrusion that fits on the front side of the gaming machine of the discharge port is formed,
The gaming machine, wherein the discharge hole is formed on the back side of the housing with respect to the protrusion. A pair of medal detection pieces for detecting that a predetermined amount of medals are stored in the medal auxiliary storage by being electrically connected through the medals on the back side of the gaming machine of the medal auxiliary storage. Has been placed,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an inclined surface that is inclined downward from the front side of the gaming machine toward the discharge hole is formed above the protrusion on the inner surface of the medal auxiliary storage. .

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