JP2021100680A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of miniaturizing and simplifying a speaker unit for allowing one to feel sound and wind.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a blowing mechanism 110 capable of switching an air flow flowing out of an opening following operation of a speaker to a horizontal direction for guiding to a shooting handle and a downward direction for guiding to a part other than the shooting handle, and the blowing mechanism 110 includes a variable flap 130 capable of varying the air flow from the opening to a horizontal attitude capable guiding to a horizontal direction linearly and an inclined attitude capable of bending the air flow from the opening and guiding it downward.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 130

Description

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

In this type of general gaming machine, various effects are performed as the game progresses. For example, an image effect using a liquid crystal display device, a light effect using an LED or the like, a sound using a speaker or the like is used. It is configured to perform various effects such as effects or effects by physical behavior using a movable device.

For example, as a conventional game machine, a bass reflex type speaker unit is provided, the posture of the speaker can be variably controlled, and when the speaker is in a predetermined posture, a small hole (through hole) provided in the speaker unit is used. It has been proposed that the wind flows toward the handle device to produce an effect of feeling the wind together with the sound (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-171610

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, there is a problem in the arrangement space of various buttons.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of saving the space for arranging various buttons.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.
The present invention
Multiple operating means that can be operated by the player,
A production means that can perform production and
An operation effect determining means capable of determining whether or not to cause the effect means to execute an operation effect related to the generation of a special game advantageous to the player by using any of the plurality of operation means.
The plurality of operating means
A first operating means provided at the first position and capable of accepting operations related to the operation effect,
A second operating means provided at a second position different from the first position and capable of receiving an operation related to the operation effect.
A third operating means, which is provided at the first position and a third position different from the second position and can accept an operation related to a predetermined display not related to the occurrence of the special game, is included.
The shape of the operation surface operated by the player in the second operating means and the shape of the operating surface operated by the player in the third operating means are different.
The periphery of the operation surface operated by the player in the second operating means and the periphery of the operating surface operated by the player in the third operating means are covered with a common cover member.
The first operating means and the second operating means can be operated according to the determination result by the operation effect determining means.
The first operating means is provided in the first operating unit.
The second operating means and the third operating means are provided in the second operating unit.
The operation effect determining means determines to execute the operation effect using the first operation means with a relatively higher probability than the operation effect using the second operation means. Machine.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
An operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, a launch handle 26b),
A speaker unit (for example, a speaker unit 10) in which an opening (for example, an opening 10 ec) is provided in an enclosure (for example, an enclosure 10e) of a speaker (for example, a speaker 10c).
A first direction (for example, a left-right direction) for guiding the air flow flowing out from the opening due to the operation of the speaker toward the operating means and a second direction (for example, a downward direction) for guiding the air flow to a direction other than the operating means. ) Is provided with an air flow direction switching means (for example, a blower mechanism 110).
The air flow direction switching means has a first state (for example, a horizontal posture) capable of linearly guiding an air flow from the opening in the first direction, and the first state in which the air flow from the opening is bent. It is characterized by having a variable flap (for example, a variable flap 130) that can be changed to a second state (for example, an inclined posture) that can be guided in two directions.

According to such a configuration, when the air flow flowing out from the opening of the enclosure as the sound is output from the speaker is linearly guided in the first direction by the first state of the variable flap, the operating means On the other hand, if it is bent by the second state of the variable flap and guided in the second direction, it will not be guided toward the operating means, so there is no resistance to the operating means and the air has a sufficient amount of air. The flow can be guided, and the speaker unit can be miniaturized and simplified.

According to the present invention, the space for arranging various buttons can be saved.

It is the schematic perspective view which looked at the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention from the front side. It is a schematic front view of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which separated the dish unit in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which separated the top decoration in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which separated the right side decorative member and the left side decorative member in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic perspective view which shows from the right diagonal direction of a dish unit. It is a schematic perspective view which shows from the left oblique direction of a dish unit. It is a schematic front view of a dish unit. It is a schematic side view which shows the right side of the dish unit. It is a schematic side view which shows the left side of the dish unit. It is a schematic perspective view which shows from the lower oblique direction of the dish unit. It is an exploded perspective view of a dish unit. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the state which a part part of the dish unit was removed. It is a schematic front view which shows the state which a part part of the dish unit was removed. It is an exploded perspective view for demonstrating the structure around a speaker in a dish unit. It is an exploded perspective view for demonstrating the ventilation mechanism around a speaker in a dish unit. It is an exploded perspective view for demonstrating the operation of a blower mechanism. It is an internal plan view for demonstrating the operation of a blower mechanism. It is an exploded perspective view for demonstrating the operation of a blower mechanism. It is an internal plan view for demonstrating the operation of a blower mechanism. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating various tables of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the right decorative member. It is a schematic plan view which shows the inner light guide plate in the right side decorative member. It is a partially cutaway perspective view which shows the incident rear end surface of the inner light guide plate in the right decorative member. It is a partially cutaway rear view which shows the incident rear end surface of the inner light guide plate in the right decorative member. It is a partially cutaway perspective view which shows the exit front end surface of the inner light guide plate in the right decorative member. It is a partially cutout front view which shows the exit front end surface of the inner light guide plate in the right side decorative member. It is an exploded perspective view of the central decoration member in the top decoration. It is an exploded perspective view of the central decoration member in the top decoration. It is a schematic front view which shows the internal structure of the central decoration member in a top decoration. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the internal structure of the central decorative member in a top decoration. It is an exploded top view of the central decoration member in the top decoration. It is an exploded perspective view of the right side decoration member in the top decoration. It is a schematic front view which shows a part part of the right side decoration member in a top decoration. It is a schematic top view which shows a part part of the right side decoration member in a top decoration. It is a schematic top view which shows the right side of a part part of the right side decoration member in a top decoration. It is a schematic top view which shows the left side of a part part of the right side decoration member in a top decoration. It is a schematic rear view which shows a part part of the right side decoration member in a top decoration. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the modification of the blowing mechanism. It is external perspective view of the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the main body frame in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the mounting frame in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the gaming board in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the game board in the game machine which concerns on the modification of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the mounting base in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the mounting base in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the main body frame in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the optical axis of the projected light emitted from the projector unit in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view seen from the back side of the cover member in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view seen from the front side of the cover member in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the positional relationship between the game board relay board in the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention, the hole for the board of the mounting base, and the opening of the cover member. It is a top view of the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the main body frame in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the 1st guide gutter and the 2nd guide gutter in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the 1st guide gutter and the 2nd guide gutter in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an overall perspective view which shows the payout device in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the ball passage unit included in the payout device in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the ball passage unit in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the ball passage unit in the direction different from FIG. 60. It is a top view which shows the 1st guide path of the ball passage unit in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the 2nd guide path of the ball passage unit in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the out opening of the game board in the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the ball detection unit located behind the out opening in the state which the game board in the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention is removed. It is a perspective view which shows the whole ball detection unit in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the ball detection unit in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the sphere detection unit in the direction different from FIG. 67. It is an internal side view of the right side component which constitutes the ball detection unit in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an internal side view of the left side component constituting the ball detection unit in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the projecting piece member which constitutes the ball detection unit in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an overall perspective view which shows the glass door provided with the dish unit in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an overall front view which shows the front of the glass door in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged perspective view which shows the whole dish unit in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the dish unit in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the dish unit in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the state where the saucer cover member of the dish unit in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention is removed. It is a perspective view which looked at the main body part, the ball pulling passage member, and the lid opening / closing part in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention from the back side. It is an exploded view of the figure shown in FIG. 78. It is a perspective view of the ball pulling passage member in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a cross-sectional view of AA'in FIG. 80. It is a cross-sectional view of BB'in FIG. 80. It is an exploded perspective view of the ball pulling passage member in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the substrate unit of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the substrate unit of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the board unit of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the substrate case of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the substrate case of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the substrate case of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the substrate case of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the substrate case of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view of the substrate case of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view of the upper member in the substrate case of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view of the upper member in the substrate case of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a partially enlarged side view of the upper member in the substrate case of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an internal front view of the lower member in the substrate case of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state before assembling the upper member and the lower member in the substrate case of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state after assembling the upper member and the lower member in the substrate case of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the rotating state of the substrate case in the substrate unit of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the rotating state of the substrate case in the substrate unit of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment state of the substrate case with respect to the base member of the substrate unit of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment state of the substrate case with respect to the base member of the substrate unit of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment state of the substrate case with respect to the base member of the substrate unit of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state before mounting of the substrate case with respect to the base member of the substrate unit of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state before mounting of the substrate case with respect to the base member of the substrate unit of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state before mounting of the substrate case with respect to the base member of the substrate unit of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the rotating state of the substrate case in the substrate unit of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the sealing member attached to the base member of the substrate unit of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the rotating state of the substrate case in the substrate unit of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the front door of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view which shows the front door of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the front door of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the transparent plate unit in the front door of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the transparent plate unit in the front door of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the transparent plate unit in the front door of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view which shows the transparent plate unit in the front door of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view which shows the transparent plate unit in the front door of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the assembled state of the front door of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the assembled state of the front door of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the launch handle of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the launch handle of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the launch handle of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded side view which shows the launch handle of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the handle grip in the launch handle of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view which shows the handle grip in the launch handle of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the base member in the launching handle of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view which shows the base member in the launching handle of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the blowing mechanism of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the blowing mechanism of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an internal plan view which shows the inside of the blowing mechanism of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an internal plan view for demonstrating the operation of the blowing mechanism of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a left side view for demonstrating the operation of the blowing mechanism of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an internal plan view for demonstrating the operation of the blowing mechanism of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a left side view for demonstrating the operation of the blowing mechanism of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The gaming machines according to the present invention include general pachinko gaming machines including enclosed pachinko gaming machines and general pachislot gaming machines, but in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machines of the forms shown in the figures are assumed. .. First, the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

"First embodiment"
<Characteristic configuration of gaming machines>
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a component characteristic of the table frame 3. The components of the table frame 3 include the right side base plate 3aa, the left side base plate 3ab, and the entire base plate 3ac that constitute the table frame base plate, as well as the transparent plate unit 7, the plate unit 8, the top decoration 14, and the right side decorative member 15. , There is a left side decorative member 16. The dish unit 8 is attached to the lower part of the entire base plate 3ac. The top decoration 14 is attached to the upper part of the right side base plate 3aa and the left side base plate 3ab. The right decorative member 15 is attached to the lower part of the right base plate 3aa, and the left decorative member 16 is attached to the lower part of the left base plate 3ab. The main characteristic components will be described below with reference to the drawings.

<About dish unit 8>
As shown in FIGS. 6 to 14, the plate unit 8 includes an upper plate upper cover 8a, a lower plate cover 8b, an under cover 8c, a support member 8d, a first operation unit 9A, a second operation unit 9B, and a speaker unit 10. It has a blower mechanism 110, a light emitting unit 12, an upper plate 17, a lower plate 18, and the like. The upper plate 17 is provided at a position on the upper left side of the support member 8d, the first operation unit 9A is provided at a position at the upper center of the support member 8d on the right side of the upper plate 17, and the second operation unit 9B is provided. , Is provided at a position closer to the upper right side of the support member 8d adjacent to the right side of the first operation unit 9A. The lower plate 18 is provided at a position on the lower left side of the support member 8d below the upper plate 17, and the speaker unit 10 is provided at a position at the lower center of the support member 8d on the right side of the lower plate 18. The mechanism 110 is provided at a position on the lower right side of the support member 8d on the right side of the speaker unit 10, and the light emitting unit 12 is on the lower right side of the support member 8d on the right side of the blower mechanism 110 and on the left side of the launcher 26. It is provided at the position of. The first operation unit 9A, the second operation unit 9B, the speaker unit 10, the blower mechanism 110, the light emitting unit 12, the upper plate 17, and the lower plate 18 are the operation members described later of the first operation unit 9A and the second operation unit 9B. It is covered with the upper plate upper cover 8a, the lower plate cover 8b, and the under cover 8c so as to expose the (operation button) and the upper surfaces of the upper plate 17 and the lower plate 18. The upper plate upper cover 8a, a part of the lower plate cover 8b, and the under cover 8c are removable.

[Upper plate 17 and lower plate 18]
The upper plate 17 has an upper plate main body 17p or the like capable of storing game balls, and a payout port 170 for paying out the game balls to the upper plate main body 17p. The lower plate 18 includes a lower plate main body 18p and the like capable of storing game balls, a discharge port 180 for discharging the game balls to the lower plate main body 18p, and a lower plate main body 18p for dropping the game balls. It has a ball pulling portion 181 of.

[1st operation unit 9A]
The first operation unit 9A includes an operation member (operation button) 2000 that can be operated by the player, a push detection sensor 2035 (not shown), an illuminated substrate 2183 (not shown), and the like. The operation member 2000 of the first operation unit 9A is exposed from an opening provided in the center of the upper plate upper cover 8a, and the pressing operation surface of the operation member 2000 is formed in a circular shape. As is clear from the effect lottery table (see FIG. 22) described later, the operation member 2000 is provided as a button for operation effect that is relatively frequently used. The press detection sensor 2035 and the illumination board 2183 are connected to a sub-control board 33 (see FIG. 21) described later via wiring such as a dedicated harness (not shown). As a result, when the operating member 2000 is pressed, the operation signal from the pressing detection sensor 2035 is supplied to the sub-control board 33.

[Second operation unit 9B]
In the second operation unit 9B, along with the ball lending button 23 and the return button 24, a pressing button 3000 for the player to operate during the operation effect and a cross button 3100 for the player to select and operate are mounted on the common board 3200. It is configured. Displacement movements of the ball lending button 23, the return button 24, the push button 3000, and the cross button 3100 are detected by the push detection sensors provided on the common board 3200 corresponding to each. The common board 3200 is connected to a sub-control board 33 and a card unit device CU (see FIG. 21), which will be described later, via wiring such as a harness (not shown). As a result, when the ball lending button 23 or the return button 24 is pressed, the ball lending operation signal or the return operation signal by the pressing detection sensor is supplied from the common board 3200 to the card unit device CU, while the pressing button 3000 or the cross button At the time of the push operation of the 3100, the effect operation signal and the selection operation signal by the push detection sensor are supplied from the common board 3200 to the sub control board 33. The pressing button 3000 of the second operating unit 9B is exposed from an opening provided at a position on the right side of the upper plate upper cover 8a, and the pressing operation surface of the pressing button 3000 is formed in a quadrangular shape. As is clear from the effect lottery table (see FIG. 22) described later, the press button 3000 is provided as a button for operation effect that is relatively infrequently used. Here, the cross button 3100 and the push button 3000 are both configured in a substantially quadrangular shape having straight sides, and the straight sides are arranged so as to face each other.

[Speaker unit 10]
The speaker unit 10 is a bass reflex type that amplifies low-pitched sound, and has a speaker 10c and an enclosure 10e. The speaker 10c is provided on the front surface of the enclosure 10e, and the front portion of the speaker 10c is covered by the speaker cover 10k provided in the front center portion of the lower plate cover 8b. The sound generated in the front part of the speaker 10c is directly transmitted to the player through the speaker cover 10k, while the sound generated in the rear part of the speaker 10c is temporarily stored inside the enclosure 10e.

The enclosure 10e contains the sound generated from the rear portion of the speaker 10c so as not to interfere with the sound generated from the front portion thereof, and is formed so as to have a relatively large volume. As shown in FIG. 14, the upper left portion 10ea of the enclosure 10e is formed so as to protrude to the upper right side of the lower plate 18. Further, the upper left portion 10ea of the enclosure 10e is arranged so as to be in contact with the bottom portion of the upper plate main body 17p. Further, the lower left 10eb of the enclosure 10e is arranged so as to be in contact with the right end portion of the lower plate main body 18p.

As shown in FIG. 16, an opening 10 ec leading to a conduit (not shown) provided inside is provided at the lower right end portion of the enclosure 10 e. Such a conduit and the opening 10 ec propagate to the outside while resonating and enhancing the sound emitted from the rear part of the speaker 10 c to the inside of the enclosure 10 e by the principle of so-called Helmholtz resonance. The sound propagating from the opening 10ec to the outside is perceived as a rich and powerful bass by overlapping with the sound emitted from the front part of the speaker 10c. Further, when sound is generated from the speaker 10c, air flows out from the opening 10ec in conjunction with the generation of the sound. When no sound is generated from the speaker 10c, air does not flow out from the opening 10ec.

According to such a speaker unit 10, since the upper left portion 10ea of the enclosure 10e has a partially bulging shape, a sufficient volume can be secured as compared with, for example, a rectangular parallelepiped enclosure, and sufficient sound can be obtained from the speaker 10c. Powerful bass can be generated by pressure.

Further, when the sound is generated from the speaker 10c, at the same time, the wind can be sent out from the opening 10ec of the enclosure 10e to the outside with sufficient wind pressure.

Further, when the speaker 10c generates sound, the entire enclosure 10e vibrates according to the sound pressure, but the upper left portion 10ea and the lower left portion 10eb of the enclosure 10e are part of the upper plate main body 17p and the lower plate main body 18p. Since they are in contact with each other, the vibration is transmitted to the entire upper plate body 17p and the lower plate body 18p. As a result, even when a large number of game balls are stored in the upper plate body 17p and the lower plate body 18p, the ball clogging of the game balls coming out of the payout port 170 or the discharge port 180 can be effectively vibrated. Can be prevented.

[Blower mechanism 110]
The blower mechanism 110 switches the direction of the wind sent from the opening 10ec of the enclosure 10e, and is arranged adjacent to the right side surface of the enclosure 10e. As shown in FIGS. 17 and 19, the blower mechanism 110 includes cover members 110A and 110B, a solenoid 111, a slide member 112, a link member 113, a spring 114, an opening / closing member 115, and an opening / closing detection sensor 116, which can be divided into two left and right. Has. The solenoid 111, the slide member 112, the link member 113, the spring 114, the opening / closing member 115, and the opening / closing detection sensor 116 are housed inside the cover members 110A and 110B.

As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the cover member 110A is provided with a space portion 110a in which the opening / closing member 115 can close / open in the direction straight from the opening 10ec of the enclosure 10e. The lower part of the space 110a is always open regardless of whether the opening / closing member 115 is closed or opened, and the vent 8ca provided in the undercover 8c is located (see FIG. 16). As shown in FIGS. 17 and 19, the cover member 110B is provided with an opening 110b at a position facing the space 110a. On the right side of the opening 110b, an air outlet 80 provided on the lower right side cover 8ba that can be attached and detached as a part of the lower plate cover 8b is located (see FIGS. 12, 15, and 16). As a result, when the opening / closing member 115 closes the space 110a, the wind sent from the opening 10ec hits the opening / closing member 115 and is blocked, and is guided to the lower side of the space 110a without passing through the opening 110b. Be taken. The wind guided downward of the space portion 110a is sent to the outside through the vent 8ca of the undercover 8c. On the other hand, when the opening / closing member 115 opens the space 110a, the wind sent from the opening 10ec flows almost straight without being blocked by the opening / closing member 115, passes through the space 110a and the opening 110b, and then to the right. It is sent out to the outside through the air outlet 80 of the lower side cover 8ba. The firing handle 26b of the launching device 26 is arranged at a position substantially straightly opposed to the blower port 80, and the wind emitted from the blower port 80 hits the hand of the player holding the firing handle 26b. That is, since the flow path through which the wind flows from the opening 10 ec to the launch handle 26b through the space portion 110a, the opening 110b, and the air outlet 80 is formed substantially straight, the wind pressure can be applied to the hand of the player holding the launch handle 26b. The wind can be reached without weakening as much as possible, and the player can surely feel the wind. Further, regardless of whether the opening / closing member 115 is in the closed or open state, the sound transmitted from the opening 10 ec together with the wind is emitted to the outside through either the air outlet 80 or the vent 8 ca, and thus is caused by Helmholtz resonance. You can fully experience the deep bass without reducing the sound effect.

As shown in FIGS. 17 to 20, the solenoid 111 has a plunger 111a that can be projected and retracted in conjunction with an on / off operation. The tip of the plunger 111a is connected to the slide member 112. The slide member 112 is supported by the cover member 110A so as to be movable along the horizontal direction. An elongated hole 112a is formed in the slide member 112 so as to extend long along the vertical direction. The connecting portion 113a of the link member 113 is movably locked in the elongated hole 112a. The base end portion 113b of the link member 113 is rotatably supported by the cover member 110A, and one end of the spring 114 is locked to a portion of the link member 113 near the tip end portion. The other end of the spring 114 is locked to an appropriate portion of the cover member 110A. An elongated hole 113c is formed at the tip of the link member 113. A connecting pin 115a provided on the opening / closing member 115 is movably locked in the elongated hole 113c. The opening / closing member 115 is guided to the cover member 110A so as to be movable between a closed position staying in the space portion 110a and an open position deviated from the space portion 110a. The open / close detection sensor 116 is composed of, for example, a touch sensor or a proximity sensor, and when the open / close member 115 is in the open position, a part of the link member 113 comes into contact with or approaches, so that the space portion 110a is in the open state. Is detected. When the opening / closing member 115 is in the closed position, the link member 113 is separated from the opening / closing detection sensor 116 to detect that the space portion 110a is in the closed state. The open / close detection sensor 116 is electrically connected to the sub control board 33.

As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, when the plunger 111a is in the protruding position with the solenoid 111 off, the slide member 112 is located to the left in the drawing, and the tip end side of the link member 113 is pulled by the spring 114. The opening / closing member 115 connected to the elongated hole 113c at the tip portion via the connecting pin 115a stays at the closed position of the space portion 110a and closes the space portion 110a. At this time, since the link member 113 is located at a position separated from the open / close detection sensor 116, the open / close detection sensor 116 supplies a detection signal indicating a closed state to the sub-control board 33.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, when the solenoid 111 is turned on, the plunger 111a moves from the protruding position to the retracted position. When the plunger 111a moves to the retracted position, the slide member 112 moves to the right side in the drawing, and accordingly, the tip end side of the link member 113 counterclockwise around the base end portion 113b against the pulling force of the spring 114. Rotates in the direction of. As a result, the opening / closing member 115 connected to the elongated hole 113c of the link member 113 via the connecting pin 115a moves from the space portion 110a to the retracted position on the right side in the drawing, whereby the space portion 110a is opened. Become. At this time, since the link member 113 comes into contact with or is close to the open / close detection sensor 116, the open / close detection sensor 116 supplies a detection signal indicating an open state to the sub-control board 33.

According to such a blower mechanism 110, the flow path of the air from the opening 10 ec to the launch handle 26b via the blower port 80 is substantially linear, and the space portion 110a located between the opening 10ec and the blower port 80 Is controlled to the closed / open state, and when the space 110a is closed, the flow of wind from the opening 10ec can be guided to the vent 8ca located below the space 110a, while the space 110a is In the open state, the flow of air from the opening 10ec can be linearly guided from the space 110a through the opening 110b to the air outlet 80. The wind that has exited the air outlet 80 flows straight toward the launch handle 26b and hits the player holding the launch handle 26b. As a result, the wind can be felt by the skin sensation as well as the hearing of listening to the deep bass. When the wind from the opening 10 ec is guided to the vent 8 ca, the player's hand is not attached to the vicinity of the vent 8 ca, so that, for example, only the deep bass can be felt by hearing without feeling the wind. ..

[Light emitting unit 12]
The light emitting unit 12 irradiates the player's hand holding the firing handle 26b with irradiation light, and is arranged obliquely upward to the left of the firing handle 26b. Although the details of the light emitting unit 12 are not shown in the illustration, the light emitting unit 12 includes a plurality of LEDs as light emitting means, a light emitting substrate on which the plurality of LEDs are mounted, a light guide plate for guiding light from the plurality of LEDs in a predetermined direction, and the like. It is composed of. As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, an irradiation window 81 provided on the removable upper right side cover 8bb as a part of the lower plate cover 8b is provided in a predetermined direction in which the light from the light emitting unit 12 is guided. There is. The light from the light emitting unit 12 is emitted toward the firing handle 26b through the irradiation window 81, and is reflected as a spotlight in the hand of the player holding the firing handle 26b. As a result, apart from the wind that appeals to the skin sensation and the deep bass that appeals to the auditory sense, it is possible to stimulate and feel the vision by the irradiation light.

[Electrical configuration of gaming machines]
Next, the control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 21, the “switch” is abbreviated as “SW” and the “solenoid” is abbreviated as “SOL”.

As shown in FIG. 21, the gaming machine has a main control board 28 as a main control means for controlling the game and a sub control board 33 as a sub control means for controlling the effect according to the progress of the game. ..

The main control board 28 includes a main CPU 280, a main ROM 281 which is a read-only memory, a main RAM 282 which is a read / write memory, an initial reset circuit 283, an I / O port 284, a command output port 285 as a command transmission means, and a clock pulse for reset. It includes a generation circuit 286 and a game information output circuit 287. The main control board 28 is connected to various devices (devices, switches, etc.).

The main CPU 280 is connected to the main ROM 281 and the main RAM 282, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 281.

A first start port switch 311 arranged behind the first start port (not shown) in the game board 1 is connected to the main control board 28. When the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 311, a winning lottery is performed.

A second start port switch 312 arranged behind the second start port (not shown) in the game board 1 is connected to the main control board 28. When the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 312, a winning lottery is performed.

These first start port switch 311 and second start port switch 312 mainly control a predetermined detection signal, assuming that they have won a prize when they detect that a game ball has entered the first start port and the second start port. It is supplied to the substrate 28.

A passing gate switch 314 arranged behind a passing gate (not shown) in the game board 1 is connected to the main control board 28. When a game ball is detected by the passing gate switch 314, it is assumed that the game ball has won a prize at the passing gate, and a normal symbol lottery is performed. The result of this ordinary symbol lottery is displayed on the ordinary symbol display unit 5A provided on the game board 1. When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 5A, an effect image for the player to grasp that the result of the ordinary symbol lottery is won is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 4. You may do so.

The passing gate switch 314 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control board 28, assuming that it has won a prize when it detects that the game ball has passed through the passing gate. As a result, the passing gate switch 314 gives an opportunity to open the second starting port.

A general winning opening switch 310 arranged behind a general winning opening (not shown) provided on the game board 1 is connected to the main control board 28. When the game ball is detected by the general winning opening switch 310, a preset number of prize balls are played by the payout device 35.

The first large winning opening count switch 315 arranged behind the first large winning opening (not shown) in the game board 1 is connected to the main control board 28. The first grand prize opening count switch 315 is for counting the number of winnings of the game ball to the first grand winning opening. When the winning of the game ball is detected by the first large winning opening count switch 315, the payout device 35 uses a preset number of game balls as prize balls and passes through the payout port 170 or the discharge port 180 to the upper plate 17 or the lower side. Pay out to the plate 18.

The second major winning opening count switch 316 arranged behind the second winning opening (not shown) in the game board 1 is connected to the main control board 28. The second major winning opening count switch 316 is for counting the number of winnings of the game ball to the second major winning opening. When the winning of the game ball is detected by the second large winning opening count switch 316, the payout device 35 uses a preset number of game balls as prize balls through the payout port 170 or the discharge port 180, and the upper plate 17 Alternatively, pay out to the lower plate 18.

These first prize opening count switch 315 and second prize opening count switch 316 send a predetermined detection signal to the main control board 28 when the game ball passes through the first prize opening and the second prize opening. Supply to.

A specific area switch 317A and a non-specific area switch 317B arranged in a specific area and a non-specific area (not shown) inside the second special winning opening are connected to the main control board 28. The specific area switch 317A supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control board 28 as a V prize when it detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area in the big hit game state. The non-specific area switch 317B supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control board 28 as a non-V prize when it detects that the game ball has passed through the non-specific area in the big hit game state.

The main control board 28 includes a second large winning opening solenoid 315A for driving a first large winning opening shutter (not shown) that opens and closes the first special winning opening, and a second large winning opening shutter that opens and closes the second large winning opening. Exclusively controls the second large winning opening solenoid 316A that drives (not shown). As a result, the first large winning opening shutter is in an open state (first aspect) in which the game ball can easily win a prize in the first large winning opening, and a closed state (second aspect) in which the game ball cannot be won or is difficult to win. ), And in a situation where the first prize opening is at least closed, the second prize opening shutter is in an open state where a game ball can win a prize in the second prize opening. , The game ball is driven to fluctuate into an impossible or difficult closed state. The opening drive of the first prize opening and the second prize opening by the first prize opening shutter and the second prize opening shutter is the first special symbol display unit 5C or the second special symbol display unit 5C provided on the game board 1. This is performed when the special symbol is set to a specific stop display mode in the special symbol display unit 5D and is shifted to the jackpot game state.

The main control board 28 controls a blade member solenoid 313 that opens and closes a blade member (not shown) provided at the second starting port. As a result, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined light emitting mode on the normal symbol display unit 5A, the blade member is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port. Become.

For example, in the normal symbol game of the present embodiment, the hit probability of the normal symbol in the game state (non-probability variation / non-time saving game state) that is not the time-saving game state is 1/256, and the blade member is not released. .. On the other hand, the hit probability of the normal symbol in the high probability state (time saving game state) is, for example, 255/256, and when this is won, the blade member is opened three times for, for example, 1.3 seconds. Further, in the normal symbol game, the number of normal symbols that are the winning symbols is one, and the number of winning counts that is the upper limit when the second starting port is opened is 10 counts (10).

The main control board 28 controls a displacement member solenoid 318 that operates so as to open and close a displacement member (not shown) in a specific region in the second prize opening. As a result, when the round game in the jackpot game state is being executed, the displacement member is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times, and the game ball can easily pass through the specific area. On the other hand, when the displacement member is closed even in the big hit game state, the game ball cannot or is difficult to pass through the specific area, and the game ball easily passes through the non-specific area.

The first special symbol holding display unit 5E is the first when a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 311 while the first special symbol display unit 5C or the second special symbol display unit 5D is variable-displaying. 1 The first special based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port until the first special symbol or the second special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 5C or the second special symbol display unit 5D. The number of pending executions (starts) of the variable display of symbols, that is, the number of pending symbols related to the first special symbol is displayed. When the first special symbol or the second special symbol that has been variablely displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the first special symbol that has been held as the number of pending numbers related to the first special symbol is started.

The second special symbol holding display unit 5F is the second when a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 312 while the first special symbol display unit 5C or the second special symbol display unit 5D is variable-displaying. 1 The second special based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port until the first special symbol or the second special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 5C or the second special symbol display unit 5D. The number of pending executions (starts) of the variable display of symbols, that is, the number of pending symbols related to the second special symbol is displayed. When the first special symbol or the second special symbol that has been variablely displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the second special symbol that has been held as the number of pending numbers related to the second special symbol is started.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the priority of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is set so that the second special symbol has priority over the first special symbol. However, the corresponding first special symbol and the second special symbol may be variably displayed in the order of winning in the order of winning the first starting port and the second starting port.

In addition, an upper limit is set for the number of holds on which the execution of the variable display of the special symbol is held. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 280 wins a game ball at the first start port and the second start port. When the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 311 and the second start port switch 312, the maximum number of hold numbers for the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is four (that is, four detections). The number of times is stored up to the number of times), and the fifth and subsequent items are not stored as the number of pending items. At this time, when the number of holdings decreases due to the end of the variable display of the special symbol, the number of holdings is added again up to 4 pieces.

When the number of the first special symbol games held in the first special symbol display unit 5C is, for example, up to four, the information of the special symbol game corresponding to the fluctuating first special symbol display unit 5C is the first of the main RAM 282. 1 Special symbol start storage area (0) is stored as start memory, and thereafter, the information of the special symbol game for which the number of reservations is 4 is stored in the first special symbol start storage areas (1) to (4) of the main RAM 282. It is sequentially stored as a start memory.

Similarly, for the second special symbol game in the second special symbol display unit 5D, when the number of reserved second special symbol games is, for example, up to four, the second special symbol display unit 5D corresponding to the changing second special symbol display unit 5D. The information of the 2 special symbol game is stored as the start storage in the 2nd special symbol start storage area (0) of the main RAM 282, and thereafter, the information of the 2nd special symbol game for which the number of reservations is 4 is the second special symbol game of the main RAM 282. 2 The special symbol start storage areas (1) to (4) are sequentially stored as start memory.

Therefore, the maximum number of game balls held for the special symbol game associated with winning the first starting port and the second starting port is eight in total, and the first special symbol holding display unit 5E and the second special symbol holding display are displayed. The number of pending displays by the 5th floor is also four.

In the open state of the 1st big winning opening by the 1st big winning opening shutter, the count value (the number of winnings of the game ball) by the 1st big winning opening count switch 315 becomes a predetermined number (for example, the number of winnings is 10). Alternatively, it is maintained until either one of the conditions such as the elapse of a predetermined opening time described later is satisfied. When the number of winnings of the game ball reaches a predetermined number, or when the opening time of the first large winning opening shutter has elapsed, the first large winning opening shutter is driven to close the first large winning opening.

Similarly, in the open state of the second big winning opening by the second big winning opening shutter, the count value (the number of winnings of the game ball) by the second big winning opening count switch 316 becomes a predetermined number (for example, the number of winnings is 10). It is maintained until either one of the conditions is satisfied, such as the elapse of a predetermined opening time described later. When the number of winnings of the game ball reaches a predetermined number, or when the opening time of the second big winning opening shutter has elapsed, the second big winning opening shutter is driven to close the second big winning opening.

In the big hit game state, the open state and the closed state of the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening are repeated based on the preset big winning opening opening / closing pattern (hit opening / closing pattern). In the big hit game state, a game in which each of the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening is opened and closed a predetermined number of times based on the big winning opening opening / closing pattern (hit opening / closing pattern) is a "round game (round). Game) ". A round game (round game) may be simply called a round. About the state from when the 1st prize opening or the 2nd prize opening is closed by one round game until the 1st prize opening or the 2nd prize opening is opened as the next round game Is also referred to as "inter-round game" or "inter-round interval" or simply "interval". In one round game, each of the first prize opening and the second prize opening may be opened and closed a plurality of times. Further, in one round game, the open / closed state of the first prize opening and the second prize opening is exclusively controlled. That is, in one round game, while one big winning opening is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times, the other big winning opening is continuously closed.

The gaming machine of the present embodiment is provided with a so-called small hit gaming state as a gaming state having a property different from that of the big hit gaming state. Unlike the big hit game state, the small hit game state is not defined by the concept of a round game, and in the small hit game state of the present embodiment, the second big winning opening is defined to be repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times. There is. Of course, in the small hit game state, the arbitrary or specific large winning opening may be controlled to be repeatedly opened once or a plurality of times. This small hit game state is a game state in which a small hit is won by a special symbol lottery. The gaming state basically does not change before and after the transition to the small hit gaming state. For example, when a small hit is won in a non-probable variable game state and the game shifts to the small hit game state, the game state after the end of the small hit game state remains the non-probable variable game state before the transition to the small hit game state. Therefore, it does not shift to the probabilistic gaming state. Similarly, when a small hit is won in the probabilistic game state and the game shifts to the small hit game state, the game state after the end of the small hit game state is the small hit game state as long as the number of games in the probabilistic game state remains. It remains in the probabilistic gaming state before shifting to, and does not shift to the non-probability changing gaming state.

Round games are counted as the number of rounds (number of times) such as 1 round and 2 rounds. In one round game, if the maximum number of winnings per round is reached before the 1st big winning opening or the 2nd big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, the 1st big winning opening and the 2nd big winning opening The winning opening is closed, and the round game is terminated without opening the first major winning opening and the second major winning opening for the remaining number of times of opening.

Further, in a specific round game in which the second big winning opening is opened in the big hit game state, the displacement member is controlled based on a preset operation pattern (displacement member operation pattern). As a result, the specific area becomes an open state and a closed state in a specific round game in the jackpot game state. That is, in a specific round game, the game ball may pass through a specific area and win a V prize, whereas in a round game other than the specific round game, it is assumed that the game ball wins in the second major winning opening. However, the game ball cannot or is difficult to pass through the specific area. That is, the types of jackpot game states include a jackpot gaming state that includes a specific round game and a jackpot gaming state that does not include a specific round game.

On the screen of the liquid crystal display device 4, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 5C and the second special symbol display unit 5D is displayed. For example, in the variable display of the special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display unit 5C and the second special symbol display unit 5D, the symbol consisting of numbers is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 4 except in a specific case. (Decorative symbols), for example, numbers such as "0", "1", "2" ... "7" are displayed in three columns.

On the other hand, when the special symbol that has been variablely displayed on the first special symbol display unit 5C and the second special symbol display unit 5D is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol is also stopped and displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 4.

Further, in the first special symbol display unit 5C and the second special symbol display unit 5D, when the fluctuated or stopped special symbol has a specific stop display mode, the player is made to understand that it is a "big hit". The effect image is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 4.

Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in one of the first special symbol display unit 5C and the second special symbol display unit 5D in a specific display mode corresponding to, for example, "big hit", the liquid crystal is displayed. The combination of decorative symbols for effect displayed on the screen of the display device 4 has a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which all the same symbols are stopped and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows), and further. , The effect image for big hit is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 4.

When the game ball passes through a predetermined area (first start port, second start port) in the game area 1p, the main CPU 280 of the main control board 28 is a special game (big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player. ) Has been realized by a lottery means that allows a lottery to decide whether or not to execute.

The main ROM 281 stores a program for causing the main CPU 280 to execute various processes such as a big hit lottery and a symbol lottery, and various tables.

For example, as shown in FIG. 22, examples of the table stored in the main ROM 281 include a jackpot lottery table and a symbol lottery table. The jackpot lottery table is used when a jackpot lottery is performed by a random number lottery. For example, if a random number value of 0 to 254 is extracted from the random number range 0 to 255, it is lost, and if a random number value of 255 is extracted, a jackpot is obtained. It stipulates that you will be elected. The symbol lottery table is used to determine the first special symbol (special figure 1) and the second special symbol (special figure 2) by random number lottery at the time of big hit winning. In such a symbol lottery table, for example, with respect to the first special symbol (special diagram 1), when a random number value of 0 to 35 is extracted from the random number range 0 to 99, a 4R normal symbol corresponding to a 4R normal jackpot is obtained. When the random number values of 36 to 65 are extracted, the 16R normal symbol corresponding to the 16R normal jackpot is determined, and when the random number values of 66 to 85 are extracted, the 4R probability variation symbol corresponding to the 4R probability variation jackpot is determined. , It is stipulated that when a random number value of 86 to 99 is extracted, a 16R probability variation symbol corresponding to a 16R probability variation jackpot is determined. Further, the symbol lottery table determines, for example, the 4R probability variation symbol corresponding to the 4R probability variation jackpot when a random number value of 0 to 33 is extracted from the random number range 0 to 99 with respect to the second special symbol (special diagram 1). However, it is stipulated that when a random number value of 34 to 99 is extracted, the 16R probability variation symbol corresponding to the 16R probability variation jackpot is determined.

The main RAM 282 has a function of storing various data (flags, counters, timers, values of variables, etc.) as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 280. As the temporary storage area of the main CPU 280, another readable / writable storage medium may be used instead of the main RAM 282.

The initial reset circuit 283 generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and is connected to the main CPU 280.

The I / O port 284 transmits input signals from various devices to the main CPU 280 and output signals from the main CPU 280 to various devices.

The command output port 285 transmits various commands from the main CPU 280 to the sub control board 33.

The reset clock pulse generation circuit 286 generates a clock pulse for executing the timer interrupt process at predetermined intervals (for example, 2 msec).

The game information output circuit 287 is for outputting various information to the externally connected hall computer HP or the external information display device ED.

Various devices connected to the main control board 28 include a second winning opening solenoid 315A, a second winning opening solenoid 316A, a vane member solenoid 313, a displacement member solenoid 318, and an external terminal plate 320.

The external terminal plate 320 is abbreviated as an outer end plate, and is an external information display device ED having a function of calling a hall clerk and a function of displaying the number of big hits, or a hall that manages a plurality of gaming machines installed in the hall. This is for data communication with an external device such as a computer HP.

Various switches connected to the main control board 28 include a general winning opening switch 310, a first starting opening switch 311, a second starting opening switch 312, a passing gate switch 314, a first large winning opening count switch 315, and a second. The winning opening count switch 316, the specific area switch 317A, the non-specific area switch 317B, and the backup clear switch 319 are included.

The backup clear switch 319 clears the backup data of the main control board 28 and the payout / launch control board 34, which will be described later, in response to the operation of the hall manager.

Further, the launching device 26, the payout device 35, and the card unit device CU are connected to the main control board 28 via the payout / launch control board 34.

The main control board 28 transmits a prize ball control command to the payout / launch control board 34. The payout / launch control board 34 mainly controls the launch device 26 and the payout device 35, and the launch device 26, the payout device 35, and the card unit device CU are connected to the payout / launch control board 34.

The card unit device CU is connected to a second operation unit 9B that outputs a signal requesting the rental of a game ball according to the operation of the player, and can transmit and receive a signal to and from the second operation unit 9B. is there.

The payout / launch control board 34 receives the prize ball control command supplied from the main control board 28 and the rental ball control signal supplied from the card unit device CU, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 35. As a result, the payout device 35 is made to pay out the game ball. The payout device 35 pays out three game balls as the number of prize balls per winning to the first starting port or the second starting port, and goes to the general winning opening, the first major winning opening, or the second major winning opening. 10 game balls are paid out as the number of prize balls for each prize.

When the launch handle 26b of the launch device 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, the payout / launch control board 34 becomes a launch solenoid (not shown) according to the amount of rotation. Power is supplied to control the game ball to be launched toward the game area 1p.

The sub control board 33 is connected to the main control board 28, and is configured to supply various commands from the main control board 28.

The sub control board 33 performs various controls, mainly controls related to the effect operation, in response to various commands supplied from the main control board 28, and is a sub CPU 330, a program ROM 331, a work RAM 332, and a command input port 333. , Real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as "RTC: Real-Time Clock") 334, display control circuit 335, acoustic control circuit 336, light emission control circuit 337, and effect device control circuit 338. A liquid crystal display device 4 is connected to the display control circuit 335. Speakers 10a, 10b, and 10c are connected to the acoustic control circuit 336. A lamp and various LEDs (collectively referred to as a lamp / LED 260 in FIG. 21) are connected to the light emission control circuit 337. The effect device control circuit 338 is connected to various movable effect objects and movable mechanisms of the movable members (collectively referred to as the movable effect device 270 in FIG. 21).

Further, the sub-control board 33 is connected to the first operation unit 9A, and signals from sensors (not shown) provided in the first operation unit 9A can be input. For example, when the push detection sensor detects a state in which the operation member (operation button) 2000 is pressed, an operation signal corresponding to the operation of the operation member 2000 is input from the push detection sensor to the sub control board 33. The sub-control board 33 is also connected to the second operation unit 9B, and signals from sensors (not shown) provided in the second operation unit 9B can be input. For example, when the pressing detection sensor detects the state in which the pressing button 3000 is pressed, the pressing detection sensor inputs an operation signal corresponding to the operation of the pressing button 3000 to the sub control board 33.

The sub CPU 330 executes various processes, mainly processes related to the effect operation, according to the program stored in the program ROM 331. The liquid crystal display device 4 functions as a display means. In particular, the sub CPU 330 controls the entire sub control board 33 according to various commands supplied from the main control board 28.

The program ROM 331 mainly stores a program and various tables for the sub CPU 330 to control various effects.

For example, as shown in FIG. 22, as a table stored in the program ROM 331, there is an effect lottery table. The effect lottery table includes, for example, an effect related to blowing air using the speaker unit 10 and the blowing mechanism 110 (blowing effect), an effect related to light irradiation using the light emitting unit 12 (light irradiation effect), an operating member 2000 or a pressing button 3000. It is used when performing an effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute various effects such as an operation effect (first operation effect, second operation effect) using the random number lottery. When the ventilation effect is executed, at the same time, the sound effect of generating the bass using the speaker 10c is also executed. The first operation effect is an effect using the operation member 2000 of the first operation unit 9A, and the second operation effect is an effect using the press button 3000 of the second operation unit 9B.

Specifically, the production lottery table is used in the case of a loss due to a big hit lottery, a 4R normal big hit win, a 16R normal big hit win, a 4R probability change big hit win, a 16R probability change big hit win, and so on. A lottery value for determining whether or not to execute each of the above effects by a random number lottery (lottery with a random number range 0 to 99) is defined.

According to such an effect lottery table, regarding the ventilation effect, if the big hit lottery result is lost, "no effect" is always determined by extracting a random number value from 0 to 99, and in the case of 4R normal big hit, When a random value of 0 to 30 is extracted, "without effect" is determined, while when a random value of 31 to 99 is extracted, "with effect" is determined. In the case of a 16R normal jackpot, 0 to 95 When a random number value is extracted, "without effect" is determined, while when a random number value of 96 to 99 is extracted, "with effect" is determined, and in the case of a 4R probability variation jackpot, a random number value of 0 to 50 is extracted. When it is done, "without effect" is determined, while when a random value of 51 to 99 is extracted, "with effect" is determined, and in the case of a 16R probability variation jackpot, when a random value of 0 to 50 is extracted, " While "without effect" is determined, "with effect" is determined when a random number value of 51 to 99 is extracted.

Regarding the light irradiation effect, if the jackpot lottery result is lost, "no effect" is determined when a random value from 0 to 90 is extracted, while "with effect" is determined when a random value from 91 to 99 is extracted. Is determined, and in the case of a 4R normal jackpot, "without effect" is determined when a random value of 0 to 90 is extracted, while "with effect" is determined when a random value of 91 to 99 is extracted. In the case of 16R normal jackpot, "with effect" is determined by always extracting random values from 0 to 99, and in the case of 4R probability variation jackpot, "without effect" is determined when random values from 0 to 90 are extracted. On the other hand, when a random value of 91 to 99 is extracted, "with effect" is determined, and in the case of a 16R probability variation jackpot, "with effect" is determined by always extracting a random value of 0 to 99. ..

Regarding the first operation effect, if the jackpot lottery result is lost, "no effect" is determined when a random number value of 0 to 95 is extracted, while "with effect" when a random number value of 96 to 99 is extracted. Is determined, and in the case of a 4R normal jackpot, "without effect" is determined when a random value of 0 to 50 is extracted, while "with effect" is determined when a random value of 51 to 99 is extracted. In the case of a 16R normal jackpot, "without effect" is determined when a random number value of 0 to 50 is extracted, while "with effect" is determined when a random number value of 51 to 99 is extracted, and a 4R probability variation jackpot is determined. In the case of, "without effect" is determined when a random value from 0 to 85 is extracted, while "with effect" is determined when a random value from 86 to 99 is extracted, and 0 in the case of a 16R probability variation jackpot. When a random value of ~ 95 is extracted, "without effect" is determined, while when a random value of 96 to 99 is extracted, "with effect" is determined.

Regarding the second operation effect, if the jackpot lottery result is lost, "no effect" is determined by always extracting a random number value from 0 to 99, and in the case of a 4R normal jackpot, a random number value from 0 to 97 is extracted. If this is done, "without effect" is determined, while if a random value of 98 to 99 is extracted, "with effect" is determined, and in the case of a 16R normal jackpot, a random value of 0 to 99 is always extracted. In the case of a 4R probability variation jackpot, "no effect" is determined when a random value from 0 to 90 is extracted, while "no effect" is determined when a random value from 91 to 99 is extracted. Is determined, and in the case of a 16R probability variation jackpot, "without effect" is determined when a random value of 0 to 60 is extracted, while "with effect" is determined when a random value of 61 to 99 is extracted. To.

According to such an effect lottery table, the combination patterns in which the effects such as the ventilation effect, the light irradiation effect, the first operation effect, and the second operation effect occur at the same time are stochastically different depending on the type of loss or jackpot. That is, it is possible to easily guess the type of loss or jackpot according to the combination pattern of the generated effects.

Further, as is clear from the specified contents of the operation effect, the first operation effect using the operation member 2000 of the first operation unit 9A is more than the second operation effect using the press button 3000 of the second operation unit 9B. Has a higher frequency of appearance. That is, since the pressing button 3000 used in the second operating effect is used less frequently than the operating member 2000 used in the first operating effect, the cross button irrelevant to the operating effect arranged in the vicinity of the pressing button 3000. In addition to preventing erroneous operation of buttons such as 3100, wiring and a board can be easily specially designed by equipping an independent operation unit with an operation member 2000 which is frequently used.

The work RAM 332 stores various data (flags, counters, timers, variable values, etc.) as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 330.

The command input port 333 receives various commands transmitted from the main CPU 280 of the main control board 28 and transmits them to the sub CPU 330.

The RTC334 inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time to the sub CPU 330. The RTC334 is normally operated by the power supply from the gaming machine main body when the power is supplied to the gaming machine main body, and is a backup power supply mounted on the power supply board (not shown) when the gaming machine main body is turned off. Operated by the power supplied from. As a result, the RTC334 can clock the current date and time even when the power of the gaming machine main body is turned off. The RTC may be operated by a battery provided on the sub control board. Further, as an alternative to the RTC, a counter provided in the work RAM having a function as a backup RAM may be used as a means for measuring the time by counting up at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 2 ms).

The display control circuit 335 is for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 4 according to the data supplied from the sub CPU 330, for example, for generating various image data with an image data processor (VDP). It is composed of an image data ROM that stores data, a frame buffer that temporarily stores image data, and a D / A converter that converts image data as an image signal. The configuration of the display control circuit 335 is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

The display control circuit 335 temporarily stores the image data to be displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 4 in the frame buffer in response to the image display command supplied from the sub CPU 330. The image data includes, for example, decorative pattern image data, background image data, various effect image data, various fraudulent notification image data, and the like.

Further, the display control circuit 335 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter (not shown) at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts the image data into an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 4 at a predetermined timing. An image is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 4 based on the image signal from the D / A converter.

The sound control circuit 336 is for controlling the sound such as music and sound generated from the speakers 10a, 10b, and 10c, and is a sound source IC that controls the sound output and a sound data ROM that stores various sound data. , Includes an amplifier (AMP) for amplifying the sound signal. The configuration of the acoustic control circuit 336 is also an example only, and is not limited to this.

The sound source IC controls the sound generated from the speakers 10a, 10b, and 10c, and one from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in response to the sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 330. Sound data can be selected.

Further, the sound source IC reads the selected sound data from the sound data ROM, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the amplifier. This amplifier amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speakers 10a, 10b, and 10c.

The light emission control circuit 337 is for controlling a lamp / LED 260 including a decorative lamp, a drive circuit for supplying a light emission control signal, a decoration data ROM in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored, and the like. It is composed of. The configuration of the light emission control circuit 337 is also an example only, and is not limited to this.

The effect device control circuit 338 controls the effect operation such as operating the movable effect accessory or the like in the jackpot game state, for example.

<About the right side decorative member 15 and the left side decorative member 16>
The right-side decorative member 15 and the left-side decorative member 16 are formed in a shape substantially symmetrical to each other, and both are configured to include similar members. In the following description, the right side decorative member 15 will be described for convenience.

The right-side decorative member 15 and the left-side decorative member 16 produce light when a predetermined game condition is satisfied. As shown in FIGS. 23 to 28, the right side decorative member 15 includes a support member 150, a light emitting substrate (not shown), an outer light guide member 151, an inner light guide member 152, and a decorative cover 153. The support member 150, the light emitting substrate, the outer light guide member 151, and the inner light guide member 152 are covered with the decorative cover 153. The main front surface of the decorative cover 153 is translucent or transparent and has light transmission.

The support member 150 and the light emitting substrate are attached to the right base plate 3aa. A light emitting substrate is arranged on the back surface side of the support member 150. A plurality of slits 150a are formed in the support member 150, and a plurality of LEDs (not shown) provided on the light emitting substrate so as to face the plurality of slits 150a are located. An outer light guide member 151 and an inner light guide member 152 are attached to the front portion of the support member 150 along the plurality of slits 150a. The LEDs are arranged at predetermined intervals (for example, at intervals of 20 mm to 30 mm) in consideration of securing the amount of light and cost.

The outer light guide member 151 and the inner light guide member 152 are each composed of a plate-shaped member, and are formed so that the inner light guide member 152 is larger than the outer light guide member 151. The outer light guide member 151 and the inner light guide member 152 are located so as to be separated from each other by a predetermined distance to the left and right. Since the outer light guide member 151 and the inner light guide member 152 have the same configuration except that the sizes and arrangements are different, the inner light guide member 152 will be described for convenience in the following description.

As shown in FIGS. 24 to 28, the inner light guide member 152 has an incident rear end surface 152a serving as a light incident surface and an exit front end surface 152b serving as a light emitting surface. The incident rear end surface 152a is arranged so as to face the plurality of slits 150a of the support member 150. As a result, the plurality of LEDs are positioned so as to line up along the longitudinal direction of the incident rear end surface 152a. The exit front end surface 152b is arranged along the inner surface of the decorative cover 153, and is formed in a curved shape as a whole.

As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the incident rear end surface 152a is formed with a serrated lens cut so as to form irregularities along the longitudinal direction. As a result, the light from the LED incident on the rear end surface 152a through the slit 150a travels while diffusing in the inner light guide member 152 in the longitudinal direction. A so-called diamond-cut lens cut is formed on the emission front end surface 152b. As a result, the light traveling from the incident rear end surface 152a to the inside of the inner light guide member 152 is irradiated forward with a certain degree of spread. The emission front end surface 152b of the inner light guide member 152 is arranged on the front side where the player is located with respect to the emission front end surface of the outer light guide member 151.

According to such a right-side decorative member 15, the light traveling inside the member 15 can be efficiently diffused from the exit front end surface 152b without leaking to the side, and the light is produced so as to effectively stimulate the visual sense. Can be executed. Since the left decorative member 16 has the same configuration as the right decorative member 15, the visual sense is effectively displayed at the same time as the light effect by the right decorative member 15 or at a timing different from the light effect by the right decorative member 15. Light effects can be performed to stimulate.

<About top decoration 14>
As shown in FIG. 4, the top decoration 14 has a central decoration unit 14a, a right side decoration unit 14b, and a left side decoration unit 14c. The right side decoration unit 14b and the left side decoration unit 14c are formed in a shape substantially symmetrical to each other, and both are configured to include similar members. In the following description, for convenience, the central decoration unit 14a and the right side decoration unit 14b will be described.

[Central decoration unit 14a]
The central decoration unit 14a is, for example, a front-view inverted triangular shape that produces light by emitting light at the start of a big hit. As shown in FIGS. 29 to 33, the central decorative unit 14a includes a main body cover 140, a front cover 141, an upper cover 142, a support member 143, a light emitting substrate 144, a light shielding member 145, and a plurality of light guide members 146a to 146c. .. The support member 143, the light emitting substrate 144, the light shielding member 145, and the plurality of light guide members 146a to 146c are covered with the main body cover 140, the front cover 141, and the upper cover 142. The front surface portion 141a of the front cover 141 is translucent or transparent and has light transmission. The front surface portion 141a is a protruding surface that is located forward from the lower portion to the upper portion, and is arranged so as to form a translucent surface that is inclined with respect to the vertical direction.

A support member 143 is attached to the inside of the main body cover 140. A light emitting substrate 144 is attached to the front portion of the support member 143, and a light shielding member 145 is attached so as to be located in front of the light emitting substrate 144. A plurality of light guide members 146a to 146c are attached to the lower portion of the light shielding member 145 at predetermined intervals.

A plurality of LEDs 144a corresponding to the plurality of light guide members 146a to 146c are provided in the lower part of the front surface of the light emitting substrate 144, and a plurality of LEDs 144a provided in the upper part of the light shielding member 145 described later are provided in the upper part of the front surface of the light emitting substrate 144. A plurality of LEDs 144b corresponding to the opening 145c of the above are provided.

The light-shielding member 145 is formed with a partition wall 145a so as to partition the upper portion and the lower portion thereof. A plurality of slits 145ba, 145bb, 145bc are formed in the lower portion of the light-shielding member 145 so as to correspond to the plurality of light guide members 146a to 146c. A plurality of openings 145c are formed in the upper part of the light-shielding member 145 so that the LED 144b of the light emitting substrate 144 described later is exposed. The upper surface of the partition wall 145a of the light-shielding member 145 is surface-processed so that the light from the LED 144b can be easily reflected forward, and the peripheral edge of the opening 145c is also concave so that the light from the LED 144b can be easily reflected forward. It is formed in a shape.

The plurality of light guide members 146a to 146c are each composed of plate-shaped members, and are formed in a substantially U-shape or a substantially V-shape in front view. The plurality of light guide members 146a to 146c are formed so as to be smaller as they are located above the lower side, the light guide member 146b is smaller than the light guide member 146a, and the light guide member is smaller than the light guide member 146b. The member 146c is smaller. The plurality of light guide members 146a to 146c are positioned so as to be separated from each other by a predetermined distance.

As shown in FIG. 33, the plurality of light guide members 146a to 146c have incident rear end surfaces 146aa, 146ba, 146ca, which are light incident surfaces, and emission front end surfaces 146ab, 146bb, 146cc, which are light emission surfaces. The incident rear end faces 146aa, 146ba, 146ca are arranged so as to face the slits 145ba, 145bb, 145bc of the light-shielding member 145. The exit front end faces 146ab, 146bb, 146cc are arranged along the front portion 141a of the front cover 141 inclined with respect to the vertical direction.

The incident rear end surfaces 146aa, 146ba, and 146ca are formed in a sawtooth shape so as to form irregularities along the longitudinal direction, similarly to the incident rear end surface 152a of the inner light guide member 152 of the right side decorative member 15 described above. As a result, the light from the LED 144a incident on the incident rear end faces 146aa, 146ba, and 146ca travels while diffusing in the light guide members 146a to 146c in the longitudinal direction. The emission front end surfaces 146ab, 146bb, and 146cc are formed in a so-called diamond-cut shape, similarly to the emission front end surface 15b of the inner light guide member 152 of the right side decorative member 15 described above. As a result, the light traveling from the incident rear end faces 146aa, 146ba, 146ca to the inside of the light guide members 146a to 146c is irradiated forward with a certain extent.

According to such a central decoration unit 14a, the light emitted from the emission front end surfaces 146ab, 146bb, 146cc of the plurality of light guide members 146a to 146c is guided to the outside through the front portion 141a of the front cover 141. However, since the emission front end surfaces 146ab, 146bb, 146cc are located relatively close to the front surface portion 141a, and an elongated region having a relatively strong light intensity is formed along the emission front end surfaces 146ab, 146bb, 146cc. In the lower region of the front cover 141, the light from the exit front end faces 146ab, 146bb, 146cc appears as a plurality of lines. On the other hand, in the upper region of the front cover 141, the light from the plurality of LEDs 144b is diffusely reflected by the peripheral edge of the opening 145c of the light-shielding member 145 and radiated outward through the front portion 141a of the front cover 141. Since the light guide members 146a to 146c are guided to the front portion 141a as reflected light from the far side with respect to the front portion 141a from the emission front end surfaces 146ab, 146bb, 146cc, the average is in the upper region of the front cover 141. It looks like a wide light distribution with widespread light. That is, from diagonally below the front cover 141, which is the player's line of sight, it seems that line-shaped light emerges three-dimensionally below in the evenly vague light from above.

[Right side decoration unit 14b]
The right-side decoration unit 14b, for example, produces a sound or emits light at the start of a big hit to produce an effect. As shown in FIGS. 34 to 39, the right decorative unit 14b includes a speaker unit 10A, a main body support member 147A, a main body cover 147B, a front cover 147C, a light emitting substrate 148, and a light guide member 149. The speaker unit 10A and the light emitting substrate 148 are attached to the rear portion of the main body support member 147A, and the light emitting substrate 148 is attached to the front portion of the speaker unit 10A. The light guide member 149 is attached to the inside of the front side of the main body support member 147A and is covered by the front cover 147C. The front surface 147Ca of the front cover 147C is formed in a mesh shape so that the vibration surface of the speaker 10b and the light guide member 149 can be visually recognized from the gap.

The speaker unit 10A has an opening (not shown) that exposes the vibrating surface (sound output portion) of the speaker 10b toward the front, and the light emitting substrate 148 is attached along the peripheral edge of the opening. The light emitting substrate 148 is provided with a plurality of LEDs 148a so as to be arranged in an annular shape along the peripheral edge of the speaker 10b.

The main body support member 147A is formed with an opening 147Aa to which the vibration surface of the speaker 10b and the plurality of LEDs 148a of the light emitting substrate 148 can be exposed and the light guide member 149 can be attached to the peripheral edge.

The light guide member 149 is the peripheral edge of the incident rear end surface 149b and the tubular portion 149a, which are on the rear side of the peripheral edge of the tubular portion 149a and the tubular portion 149a for guiding the sound generated on the vibrating surface of the speaker 10b forward and serve as the light incident surface. It has an emission front end surface 149c that is on the front side and serves as a light emission surface, and a projecting portion 149d that extends forward from the peripheral edge of the emission front end surface 149c.

A vibrating surface of the speaker 10b is arranged at the rear portion of the tubular portion 149a, and the sound generated on the vibrating surface is guided forward through the tubular portion 149a. The incident rear end surface 1449b is arranged so as to face the LED 148a of the light emitting substrate 148. The incident rear end surface 149b is formed in a sawtooth shape so as to form irregularities along the circumferential direction, similarly to the incident rear end surface 152a of the inner light guide member 152 of the right side decorative member 15 described above. As a result, the light from the LED 148a incident on the incident rear end surface 149b travels while diffusing the tubular portion 149a in the circumferential direction.

The exit front end surface 149c is located at a predetermined distance rearward from the front surface 147Ca of the front cover 147C. The exit front end surface 149c is also formed in a sawtooth shape so as to form irregularities along the circumferential direction, similarly to the incident rear end surface 149b. As a result, the light traveling from the incident rear end surface 149b to the tubular portion 149a is irradiated forward so as to appear as a ring while spreading mainly in the circumferential direction when viewed from the front.

The protruding portion 149d is formed so that a part of both left and right sides partially extends forward, and the tip thereof is arranged so as to abut on the back side of the front surface 147Ca of the front cover 147C. The protruding portion 149d may be arranged so as to be close to the front surface 147Ca without being in contact with the back side. Further, instead of the protruding portion 149d, the exit front end surface 149c may be arranged so as to abut on the back side of the front surface 147Ca, or may be arranged so as to be close to the front end surface 149c.

According to such a right-side decoration unit 14b, it is possible to produce an effect in which the periphery of the speaker 10b appears to shine in a ring shape in accordance with the sound generated from the speaker 10b. Further, since the front surface 147Ca of the front cover 147C is formed in a mesh shape, it is easily damaged by an external impact or pressure, but it is reinforced and supported by the protrusion 149d of the light guide member 149. Since it is in a state, it can effectively prevent damage due to external impact or pressure. That is, in the mesh-like (lattice-like) front cover 147C, the sound from the speaker 10b is guided to the back surface of the front cover 147C along the light guide member 149, so that the sound from the speaker 10b is not hindered without spoiling the aesthetic appearance. You can tell it to the outside. Further, since the light guide member 149 functions as a support member for the front cover 147C, the rigidity of the front cover 147C can be increased.

According to the gaming machine according to the first embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained.

According to the configuration of the speaker unit 10 and its surroundings, an air flow flows out from the opening 10 ec of the enclosure 10 e as the sound is output from the speaker 10 c. At this time, if the opening / closing member 115 of the blower mechanism 110 is in a state where the space portion 110a is open, the air flow from the opening 10ec is guided in a direction straight toward the blower port 80, and the air flow from the blower port 80 toward the firing handle 26b. The wind flows with sufficient wind pressure. As a result, the player can feel the wind in the hand holding the launch handle 26b, and can also feel the sound from the speaker 10c as a deep bass due to the Helmholtz resonance with the sound output from the air outlet 80 together with the wind.

On the other hand, when the opening / closing member 115 of the ventilation mechanism 110 is in a state where the space portion 110a is closed and the air flow from the opening 10ec is guided in a direction that bends at a substantially right angle to the lower side of the space portion 110a, it is under. The air is discharged from the vent 8ca of the cover 8c, and the air is not guided to the launch handle 26b. As a result, the player can feel only the sound from the speaker 10c as a deep bass due to the Helmholtz resonance with the sound output from the vent 8ca together with the wind without feeling the wind in the hand holding the launch handle 26b. ..

That is, the speaker unit 10 can be miniaturized and simplified because the direction of the wind flowing out from the opening 10 ec of the speaker unit 10 can be made to feel the bass and the wind or only the bass can be felt only by switching the direction of the wind flowing out from the opening 10 ec of the speaker unit 10. It is possible to flexibly produce the sound and wind while trying to achieve the above.

Further, the sound and the wind can be felt or only the sound can be felt only by switching the direction of the wind emitted from the opening 10 ec of the speaker unit 10 by the blower mechanism 110, and the removable lower right side cover 8ba and the under cover can be felt. Since the air vent 80 and the air vent 8ca may be formed in 8c and individually designed so that the air vent mechanism 110 is arranged between these and the speaker unit 10, the manufacturing cost for the configuration of the speaker unit 10 and its surroundings is high. It can be made excellent in design flexibility and maintainability.

Further, even the speaker unit 10 which is a bass reflex type and has a relatively large volume of the enclosure 10e can be arranged in a space that does not interfere with the hands of the player who handles the game balls stored in the upper plate 17 and the lower plate 18. , The speaker device can be efficiently laid out while securing the arrangement space of the speaker unit 10.

Further, since the upper left portion 10ea of the enclosure 10e abuts on the bottom of the upper plate main body 17p and the lower left lower portion 10eb lower plate main body 18p, the upper plate 17p is supported and the enclosure 10e responds to the operation of the speaker 10c. The vibration is transmitted to the upper plate 17 and the lower plate 18, and the clogging of the game balls in the upper plate 17 and the lower plate 18 can be effectively cleared by this vibration.

Further, the first operation effect using the operation member 2000 is set to occur more frequently than the second operation effect using the press button 3000, that is, the operation member 2000, which is frequently used, operates. While the unit 9A is provided independently, the infrequently used pressing button 3000 is provided on the common board 3200 that also serves as the ball lending button 23 and the return button 24, so that the operating member 2000 and the pressing are placed in easy-to-use positions according to the frequency of use. Each of the buttons 3000 can be arranged to simplify the wiring to each substrate, and thus the manufacturing cost and the arrangement space can be reduced.

Further, while the frequently used operating member 2000 is memorized as a circular shape, the less frequently used pressing button 3000 is easily memorized as a quadrangular shape different from the circular shape. Therefore, the operating member 2000 and the pressing button 3000 are memorized according to the frequency of use. Can be provided as an outer shape that is easy to distinguish, and by extension, a plurality of operating means can be easily used. Further, since the quadrangular push button 3000 and the cross-shaped cross button 3100 are arranged adjacent to each other so that some ends that are straight portions of each other face each other, a plurality of these are arranged even in a narrow space. Buttons can be placed.

Further, when the conditions for shifting to a gaming state advantageous for the player such as 16R normal jackpot or 16R probability variation jackpot are satisfied, the light irradiation effect is always executed, and at the same time, the ventilation effect may be executed. Can sense that the light irradiation effect or the blast effect is being executed by either the visual sense or the tactile sense in the hand holding the launch handle 26b, and shifts to an advantageous gaming state without overlooking such an effect. You can detect what to do. Further, when the ventilation effect is executed, the sound effect by the deep bass from the speaker 10c is also executed at the same time, and the vibration due to the deep bass can be felt.

Further, for example, in the right decorative member 15, the incident rear end surface 152a of the outer light guide member 151 and the inner light guide member 152 is incident while diffusing light in the longitudinal direction in which the LEDs are lined up by a serrated lens cut. While light travels efficiently inside the light guide, the outer light guide member 151 and the inner light guide member 152 have a diamond-cut lens that guides light guided from the incident rear end surface 152a into the light guide body at the emission front end surface 152b. Since it can be efficiently scattered to the outside by cutting, it is possible to eliminate color unevenness and efficiently irradiate light.

Further, for example, in the right side decorative unit 14b, the protruding portion 149d of the light guide member 149 is arranged so as to abut against the back surface of the mesh-like front surface 147Ca of the front cover 147C, and the emission front end surface 149c is separated from the front surface 147Ca by a predetermined distance. Since the speaker 10b is arranged in an annular shape along the peripheral edge so as not to block the vibration surface, the LED 148a located on the incident rear end surface 149b side can be made invisible from the front of the front cover 147C without spoiling the aesthetic appearance. The sound from the speaker 10b can be emitted to the outside without any trouble.

Further, for example, in the central decorative unit 14a, the emission front end surfaces 146ab, 146bb, 146cc of the plurality of light guide members 146a to 146c are located farther from the light emitting substrate 144 than the peripheral edge of the opening 145c of the light shielding member 145 to which the LED 144b is exposed. Since it is arranged near the front portion 141a of the front cover 141, the light of the LED 144b that is diffusely reflected at the peripheral edge of the opening 145c and guided forward, and the light emission front end surface 146ab that passes through the body of the light guide members 146a to 146c. The light of the LED 144a emitted from the, 146bb, and 146cc becomes a line-shaped light and a light that seems to be diffused on average, and can make a clear difference in the visibility of these lights, and by extension, a novel light. It is possible to realize the production of.

As a modification of the ventilation mechanism 110, the one shown in FIG. 40 may be applied. In the ventilation mechanism 110 shown in FIG. 40, a rotatable shutter member 117 that can exclusively open and close the lower space portion 110a and the opening 110b is provided. As shown in FIG. 40 (a), the shutter member 117 is positioned so as to form a horizontal posture when guiding the flow of wind from the opening 10 ec (not shown) to the opening 110 b. At this time, the wind is not completely guided below the space portion 110a. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), when the shutter member 117 guides the wind flow from the opening 10 ec (not shown) to the lower side of the space portion 110a, the shutter member 117 rotates from the horizontal posture shown in FIG. 40 (a). It is positioned so that it moves and forms an upright posture. At this time, the flow of the wind that tries to go straight to the side of the space portion 110a is obstructed, and the wind is guided so as to bend downward at the space portion 110a at a substantially right angle. According to such a blower mechanism 110, when guiding the wind to the blower port 80 (not shown), the wind is guided to the blower port 80 with sufficient wind pressure without leaking the wind below the space portion 110a. Can be done.

"Second embodiment"
41 to 84 are views for explaining the pachinko gaming machine Y according to the second embodiment.

The pachinko gaming machine Y according to the second embodiment has a main body frame having a configuration different from that of the table frame 3 (see FIG. 1), and includes two projector units arranged in the vertical direction. As long as there is no contradiction, the pachinko gaming machine Y according to the second embodiment has the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment, and the same effect can be obtained.

FIG. 41 is an external perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine Y, and FIG. 42 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine Y. The pachinko gaming machine Y includes a main body (outer frame) 2, a main body frame 400 rotatably supported by the main body frame 2, a game board 1A attached to the front side of the main body frame 400, and a game board 1A. A glass door 5 attached to the main body frame 400 is provided on the front side.

[Main body and glass door]
The main body frame 2 as an outer frame has the same configuration as that of the second embodiment, and the main body frame 400 can be rotated around a main body frame hinge 2b as a rotation axis extending in the vertical direction in the vicinity of one side edge. Axial support. The glass door 5 has the same configuration as the glass door 30 of the second embodiment, and a dish unit 900, which will be described later, is provided at the lower portion.

[Body frame]
FIG. 43 is an exploded perspective view of the main body frame 400. The main body frame 400 is between a mounting frame 410 arranged on the front side, a cover member 430 mounted on the back side of the mounting frame 410 and capable of accommodating game machine components, and between the mounting frame 410 and the cover member 430. The mounting base 420 provided in the above is provided.

[Mounting frame]
FIG. 44 is an exploded perspective view of the mounting frame 410. The mounting frame 410 has a pair of vertical frames 411 and a pair of horizontal frames 412, and forms a substantially rectangular appearance. The mounting frame 410 has a storage tank 415, and is mounted with a screen portion b4 on which irradiation light from the projector unit b, which will be described later, is projected, a game board 1A, a launching device 26, and the like. Further, on the back side of the mounting frame 410, a ball detection unit 800 (see FIG. 43), which will be described later, is provided at a position corresponding to the out port 55 (see FIG. 42) of the game board 1A. Further, the pair of vertical frames 411 have a fixing portion 411a (see FIG. 43) to which the mounting base 420 and the cover member 430 can be separately fixed on the back side, respectively.

A game board movable stopper 413 for detachably fixing the game board 1A is attached to the inner surface of the pair of vertical frames 411. The game board movable stopper 413 is fixed at an arbitrary position in the vertical direction along the vertical frame 411. The game board movable stopper 413 detachably sandwiches the side edge of the game board 1A. With such a game board movable stopper 413, for example, the lower side of the game board 1A is locked to a locking portion such as a groove arranged in the lower part of the mounting frame 410, and the vicinity of both ends of the upper side is movable. By sandwiching the game board 1A with the stopper 413, the game board 1A can be fixed to the mounting frame 410.

Further, a screen stopper 414 for detachably fixing the screen portion b4 is attached to the inner side surface of the pair of vertical frames 411. The screen stopper 414 is fixed at an arbitrary position in the vertical direction along the vertical frame 411. A cover member 430 is attached to the back surface of the mounting frame 410 so as to cover the game board movable stopper 413 and the screen stopper 414. The game board movable stopper 413 and the screen stopper 414 may be configured to be movable on the vertical frame 411 so that they can be fixed at an arbitrary position. By attaching a jig for fixing the game member such as the game board 1A and the effect device such as the screen portion b4 to the vertical frame 411 so as to be movable in the vertical direction, the size and type of the game member and the effect device can be adjusted. Since it is possible to change the jig type and position, various layouts of the gaming machine are possible.

[Game board]
FIG. 45 is a top view of the game board 1A. The game board 1A has the same structure as the general game board 1 and further has the following structure. The game board 1A includes a game area 1p, and a wiring portion such as a first large winning opening solenoid 53b provided on the back side (back side) of the game board 1A is connected to the first large winning opening solenoid 53b or the like. It has a game board relay board 101. Further, the game board 1A is formed of a transparent material, a screen sheet is attached to the back side thereof, and the game board 1A also functions as a screen on which the projected light emitted from the projector unit b, which will be described later, is projected.

The game board relay board 101 is attached to the vertical base 101A extending to the back side at a substantially right angle to the surface on which the game area 1p of the game board 1A is formed on the back side (back side), so that the game board 1A On the other hand, it should be erected at a right angle. The game board relay board 101 is provided with a connector connecting portion 101a to which a connector for electrically connecting to another board is connected.

Further, the game board relay board 101 is extended to a position where the connection operation to the connector connecting portion 101a can be performed from the outside of the cover member 430 via the opening 432e of the cover member 430 described later, and at least the game. The connector connection portion 101a is arranged so that the wiring insertion port 101b faces the opening 432e of the cover member 430, which will be described later, in a state where the outer portion of the board relay board 101 is covered with the cover member 430. There is. The connector connection portion 101a functions as an example of the game board connector connection portion, and is wired to the relay board connector connection portion 100a (see FIG. 51) which is an example of the specific component connector connection portion of the relay board 100 (see FIG. 51) described later. It is connected by a member (cable).

FIG. 46 is a top view of a modified example of the game board 1A. FIG. 46 shows an enlarged portion of the game board 1A provided with the vertical base 101A. The game board relay board 101 of the modified example can be folded so as to be parallel to the game board 1A from a state of being erected substantially at right angles to the game board 1A. Specifically, the vertical base 101A of the modified example is rotated by a base member 101Aa erected at a substantially right angle to the game board 1A and a hinge 101B which is a rotation axis extending in parallel with the game area 1p of the game board 1A. A rotating member 101Ab freely connected to the base member 101Aa and to which the game board relay board 101 is attached is provided. Further, in the vertical base 101A of the modified example, a protrusion 101a is formed on either one of the base member 101Aa and the rotating member 101Ab at the joint surface between the base member 101Aa and the rotating member 101Ab, and the protrusion 101a is formed on the other. A boss hole 101b is formed in which the boss hole 101b can be inserted. The rotating member 101Ab was erected at a substantially right angle to the game board 1A, and the protrusion 101a was inserted into the boss hole 101b, so that the game board relay board 101 was erected at a substantially right angle to the game board 1A. It is fixed in the state. Further, from this state, the rotating member 101Ab is rotated around the hinge 101B so that the protrusion 101a is pulled out from the boss hole 101b and the game board relay board 101 is in a state parallel to the game board 1A. Folds in.

[Mounting base]
47 is a perspective view of the mounting base 420, FIG. 48 is a front view of the mounting base 420, and FIG. 49 is a cross-sectional view of the main body frame 400. A projector unit b and a mirror member b3 as a game device capable of executing control related to the game are mounted on the mounting base 420. The mounting base 420 is formed under the game device mounting portion 421 to which the projector unit b is mounted, the projection light hole 422 formed under the game device mounting portion 421 and through which the projected light emitted from the projector unit b can pass, and the projection. It has a mirror member base 423 arranged below the optical hole 422 and to which the mirror member b3 is attached, and a substrate hole 424 through which the game board relay board 101 (see FIG. 46) of the game board 1A is inserted. The mounting base 420 has two configurations including a game device mounting portion 421, a projection light hole 422, and a mirror member base 423, and these configurations are arranged in the vertical direction. In such an upper configuration, the projected light emitted from the projector unit b is projected onto the back surface of the screen unit b4. Further, in the configuration below, the projected light emitted from the projector unit b is projected onto the back surface of the game board 1A. The board holes 424 are arranged on the back side of the game board relay board 101 in a state where the mounting base 420 is attached to the mounting frame 410 to which the game board 1A is mounted, and the game board relay board 101 (see FIG. 46) is arranged. It is a hole to be inserted.

The game device mounting portion 421 is a plate-shaped body that is inclined downward from the back side to the front side, and the projector unit b is mounted on the back side so as to irradiate the projected light obliquely downward on the front side. The projection light hole 422 is a hole formed in a range that does not block the projected light emitted from the projector unit b. The mirror member base 423 is a plate-like body that is inclined downward from the back surface side to the front surface side. Further, the mirror member base 423 is formed in a range necessary for reflecting the projected light emitted from the projector unit b. Specifically, since the mirror member base 423 is inclined downward from the back surface side to the front surface side, the distance from the projector unit b mounted above increases from the back surface side to the front surface side. Therefore, the width of the range required to reflect the projected light emitted from the projector unit b is narrower on the back side than on the front side. That is, the range required to reflect the projected light emitted from the projector unit b on the mirror member base 423 is a trapezoidal shape in which the width of the side on the back side is narrower than the width of the side on the front side in top view. .. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 48, the mirror member base 423 is formed in a trapezoidal shape in which the width of the side on the back side is narrower than the width of the side on the front side in the top view.

Further, the mirror member b3 attached to the upper surface of the mirror member base 423 is also formed in a trapezoidal shape in which the width of the side on the back side is narrower than the width of the side on the front side in the top view. Further, since the mirror member base 423 is inclined downward from the back side to the front side, as shown in FIG. 48, the mirror member base 423 and the mirror member b3 have an upper side width in front view. It is formed in a trapezoidal shape narrower than the width of the lower side. Further, the mirror member b3 is attached to the mirror member base 423 by adjusting members 423a provided in the vicinity of the four corners of the trapezoidal shape. The adjusting member 423a is composed of, for example, a fastening member for fastening the mirror member base 423 and the mirror member b3, and an elastic member arranged between the mirror member base 423 and the mirror member b3, and loosens the fastening member. The mirror member base 423 and the mirror member b3 are separated from each other, and the mirror member base 423 and the mirror member b3 are brought close to each other by tightening the fastening member. By adjusting the mounting angle of the mirror mirror member b3 with respect to the mirror member base 423 by such an adjusting member 423a, the position and angle of the projected light emitted from the projector unit b is projected onto the screen portion b4 or the game board 1A. Can be adjusted.

By attaching the projector unit b to such a game device mounting portion 421, one end side of the projector cover b1 provided with a projection lens b2a for emitting projected light from the projector device main body b2, which will be described later, is a pachinko gaming machine. On the front side of Y (see FIG. 42), the opposite end on one end side can be arranged on the back side, and one end side can be provided so as to be lower than the opposite end side. Become. Then, the projector unit b is covered with the cover member 430. As a result, a predetermined space 405 is formed between the cover member 430, the lower portion of the projector cover b1 and the cover member 430 at a position that does not block the projected light emitted from the projection lens b2a, and the predetermined space 405 is formed. A recess 431a of the cover member 430, which will be described later, is arranged in the recess 431a, and the main control board 70A can be accommodated in the recess 431a.

The mounting base 420 may be formed in a shape to which not only the projector unit b but also other gaming devices such as a liquid crystal display device can be mounted. That is, the shape of the mounting base 420 can be changed according to the type of the gaming device within a range that can be accommodated in the space formed between the mounting frame 410 and the cover member 430.

[Projector unit]
As shown in FIG. 49, the projector unit b includes a projector device main body b2 as a projected image generator capable of generating projected light, a projector cover b1 as a storage case capable of accommodating the projector device main body b2, and a projector device main body. It includes a projection lens b2a as an irradiation unit that emits projected light from b2. The projector device main body b2 is connected to a sub-control circuit 200 (see FIG. 84), and the projector control circuit 90 (see FIG. 84) is controlled by the sub-control circuit 200 to project light projected by an optical mechanism (not shown). The image is displayed as a visual effect by magnifying and emitting the light from the lens b2a, reflecting the irradiation light on the mirror member b3, and projecting the irradiation light toward the back surface of the game board 1A and the screen portion b4. Such a screen unit b4 functions as an example of a reflecting unit capable of reflecting the projected light emitted from the projector unit b. Further, the screen unit b4 functions as an example of a screen unit that projects a predetermined image by the projected light reflected by the mirror member b3. Further, at a position corresponding to the above-mentioned space 405, a part of the cover member 430 is formed in a concave shape, and the main substrate 70A can be accommodated in the concave portion.

FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating an optical axis of the projected light emitted from the projector unit b. As shown in FIG. 50, these irradiation lights are emitted downward while the projected light L1 from the projection lens b2a of the projector unit b provided at the upper part forms a projection range as shown by a dotted line. , The upper mirror member b3 reflects obliquely upward on the front side and is projected onto the back side of the screen portion b4. The projection lens b2a of the present embodiment is composed of a lens member, and the upper half side (front side) of the lens member is in a light-shielded state, and is emitted from the lower half side (rear side) of the lens member. The projected image is generated by the projected light. Therefore, the projected light emitted from the projection lens b2a is formed so as to spread from the lower half side of the lens member. Similarly, the projected light L2 from the projection lens b2a of the projector unit b provided at the lower part is emitted downward while forming the projection range as shown by the dotted line, and is emitted downward by the mirror member b3 at the lower part on the front side. It reflects diagonally upward and is projected onto the back side of the game board 1A.
In this way, by arranging the projector unit b or the Mira member b3 at a constant installation angle and accommodating the projector unit b, the base case, etc. in the space generated behind them, a plurality of gaming devices can be arranged. Other game machine components can be arranged efficiently, and space can be saved.

[Cover member]
FIG. 51 is a perspective view seen from the back side of the cover member 430, and FIG. 52 is a perspective view seen from the front side of the cover member 430. As shown in FIG. 51, the cover member 430 is formed from the back surface portion 431 and two side surfaces 432 facing each other, and is formed in a space formed between the cover member 430 and the mounting base 420 (see FIG. 49). It can accommodate at least some of the parts. Further, the cover member 430 is provided on the back side of the game board by being provided on the backmost side, and functions as an example of the cover member for covering the electric components.

As shown in FIG. 51, the width of the back surface portion 431 is formed to be narrower than the width of the mounting base 420. The back surface portion 431 includes a recess 431a capable of accommodating the main control board 70A, a lid portion 431b covering the recess 431a, and an opening 431c formed at a position corresponding to a waste heat port of the projector unit b (see FIG. 49). A payout control board accommodating portion 431d capable of accommodating the payout control board 123A. Further, as shown in FIG. 52, the back surface portion 431 is formed with an opening 432f for the second guide gutter in which the receiving portion 434a (see FIG. 56) of the second guide gutter 434, which will be described later, is arranged. As shown in FIG. 49, the recess 431a and the payout control board accommodating portion 431d are formed so as to project from the surface of the cover member 430 toward the inside of the pachinko gaming machine Y, and cover the main control board 70A and the payout control board 123A. It can be accommodated so as not to protrude from the surface of the 430 to the back side of the pachinko gaming machine Y. The recess 431a is arranged in a predetermined space 405 formed under the projector cover b1 with the cover member 430 mounted on the back side of the mounting base 420 (see FIG. 49), and accommodates the main control board 70A. , Covered with a lid 431b. The main control board 70A includes, for example, a main control board connector connection portion 70Aa which is an example of a general component connector connection portion connected to the relay board 100 (see FIG. 51) by a wiring member (cable). The main control board connector connection portion 70Aa is provided near the side edge of the main control board 70A, and even when the lid portion 431b is attached to the recess 431a, it is not covered by the lid portion 431b and is exposed, and the wiring member (cable). ) Can be attached and detached. As a result, the surface of the back surface portion 431 becomes substantially flush with each other. As described above, the cover member 430 can accommodate the main control board 70A, which is an example of the first game machine component, inside the space formed by the back surface portion 431 and at least two side surface portions 432. Further, the openings 431c are formed at positions corresponding to the waste heat ports of the two projector units b, respectively. The payout control board accommodating portion 431d is arranged in a space formed in the lower part of the lower mirror member base 423 in a state of being mounted on the back side of the mounting base 420. Further, the recess 431a is arranged closer to the center of the cover member 430 than the arrangement position of the ball passage unit 730 (see FIG. 58) described later.

As shown in FIG. 51, the widths of the side surfaces 432 facing each other become narrower from the front side to the back side. The side surface 432 includes a mounting portion 433 that can be mounted on the mounting base 420 on the end side that is not adjacent to the back surface portion 431, and at least one side surface 432 is adjacent to the back surface portion 431 from the end portion provided with the mounting portion 433. It is formed so as to incline toward the end. The inclined side surface 432 includes a side surface first recess 432a which is a specific accommodating portion, a side surface first lid portion 432b which covers the side surface first recess 432a, a side surface second recess 432c which is a general accommodating portion, and a side surface second recess. It has a side surface second lid portion 432d that covers the 432c, and an opening portion 432e formed in the side surface first recess 432a. Further, the recess 431a and the side surface second recess 432c are examples of a general housing portion composed of at least two or more housing portions, and are adjacent to the side surface first recess 432a which is an example of the specific housing portion.

The side surface first recess 432a is provided on the outer surface of the cover member 430 and is formed at a position adjacent to the recess 431a of the back surface portion 431 and the payout control board accommodating portion 431d, and is formed as a specific game machine component or a second game mechanism. The relay board 100 as a component can be accommodated. The side surface second recess 432c is provided on the outer surface of the cover member 430, is formed at a position adjacent to the side surface first recess 432a, and is a sub control board 80A (sub control board 33) as a plurality of other types of gaming machine components. Can accommodate). The side surface first recess 432a and the side surface second recess 432c are formed so as to project from the surface of the cover member 430 toward the inside of the pachinko gaming machine Y, and the relay board 100 and the sub-control board 80A are pachinko gamed from the surface of the cover member 430. It can be accommodated so as not to protrude to the back side of the machine Y. The relay board 100 is connected to, for example, a main control board 70A (corresponding to the main control board 28), a sub control board 80A, a game board relay board 101 (see FIG. 45), and the like by a wiring member (cable). A relay board connector connection portion 100a, which is an example of the portion, is provided. The sub-control board 80A includes, for example, a sub-control board connector connecting portion 80Aa which is an example of a general component connector connecting portion connected to a relay board 100 or the like by a wiring member (cable). That is, the relay board connector connecting portion 100a and the main control board connector connecting portion 70Aa and the sub control board connector connecting portion 80Aa are connected by a wiring member (cable). The opening 432e is provided with wiring from the game board relay board 101 (see FIG. 45) of the game board 1A housed inside the space formed by the back surface portion 431 and the two side surface portions 432 on the outside of the cover member 430. It is provided so as to be connectable to the relay board 100, and is formed at a position corresponding to the game board relay board 101 erected from the back side of the game board 1A in a state where the cover member 430 is attached to the mounting frame 410. ing. The side surface first recess 432a in which such an opening 432e is formed is provided on the outer surface of the side surface portion, and is a specific accommodating portion capable of accommodating a specific gaming machine component connected to wiring through the opening. Works as an example. Further, the side surface second recess 432c is formed on the inclined side surface portion on the outside of the cover member so as to project from the surface of the cover member toward the inside of the gaming machine, and is different from the first gaming machine component. This is an example of a storage unit capable of accommodating game machine components. As a result, the main housing of the game board relay board 101 and, for example, the recess 431a adjacent to the side surface first recess 432a via the connector connected to the connector connection portion 101a of the game board relay board 101 from the opening 432e. The control board 70A can be electrically connected to the control board 70A. As described above, the side surface first recess 432a that can accommodate the relay substrate 100 is arranged at the center of the recess that can accommodate other substrates.

FIG. 53 is a diagram illustrating the positional relationship between the game board relay board 101 and the board hole 424 of the mounting base 420 and the opening 432e of the cover member 430. FIG. 53 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion where the game board relay board 101 is attached, (a) shows a state in which the attachment base 420 is attached to the back side of the attachment frame 410, and (b) is further attached. It shows a state in which the cover member 430 is attached to the back side of the base 420. As shown in FIG. 53A, when the mounting base 420 is mounted on the mounting frame 410 to which the game board 1A (see FIG. 43) is mounted, the connector connecting portion 101a of the game board relay board 101 is the mounting base. It protrudes from the 420 substrate hole 424 to the back side. Then, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), by further attaching the cover member 430 to the back side of the mounting base 420 from the state shown in FIG. 53 (a), the side surface of the game board relay board 101 is attached to the cover member 430. Be covered. In this state, the wiring insertion port 101b of the connector connecting portion 101a faces in the direction of the opening 432e of the cover member 430. In FIG. 53, the entire game board relay board 101 is covered by the cover member 430 and the side surface second lid portion 432d, but only a part of the game board relay board 101 may be covered. Further, only one surface such as the outer surface or the inner surface of the game board relay board 101 may be covered. In any case, the effect of the present invention can be achieved if at least a part of the external force applied to the game board relay board 101 can be prevented. In that case, it is desirable to provide the connector connection portion 101a in a portion not covered by the cover member 430 (for example, if the outer surface of the game board relay board 101 is covered with the cover member 430, the game board relay board 101 A connector connecting portion 101a is provided on the inner side surface of the above).

Further, as shown in FIG. 53A, the mounting base 420 is screwed to the fixing portion 411a on the back surface of the mounting frame 410 by a fixing member 425 composed of screws or the like. After that, as shown in FIG. 53B, the cover member 430 is arranged on the back side of the mounting base 420, the fixing member 425 is covered with the mounting portion 433, and the fixing is composed of screws or the like penetrating the mounting base 420. The member 435 is screwed to the fixing portion 411a on the back surface of the mounting frame 410. Therefore, the screw stopper of the mounting base 420 cannot be removed until after the screw stopper of the cover member 430 is removed.

FIG. 54 is a top view of the pachinko gaming machine Y. FIG. 54 shows a state in which the main body frame 400 is opened from the main body frame 2 (a state in which the main body frame 400 is arranged inside the main body frame 2 and rotated 90 degrees around the main body frame hinge 2b). There is. The cover member 430 has a side surface 432 on the side opposite to the side pivotally supported by the main body frame hinge 2b, centered on the main body frame hinge 2b as a rotation axis, and inside a virtual circle VC passing through the inner side edge of the main body frame 2. It is formed, and at least a part of it is formed in a shape along a virtual circle.

[Gutter connection part]
FIG. 55 is an exploded perspective view of the main body frame 400, and FIGS. 56 and 57 are exploded perspective views of the first guide gutter 416 and the second guide gutter 434. 56 and 57 are views showing only the first gutter 416 and the second gutter 434 shown in FIG. 55. FIG. 56 is a view seen from the mounting frame 410, and FIG. 57 is a view seen from the cover member 430. As shown in FIG. 55, the mounting frame 410 includes a storage tank 415 capable of storing game balls supplied from a storage unit (not shown), and a first gutter 416 that guides the game balls downstream from the storage tank 415. Have. The cover member 430 has a payout device 700 capable of paying out the game ball, and a second guide gutter 434 that guides the game ball to the payout device 700.

When the cover member 430 is attached to the mounting frame 410, the first guide gutter 416 and the second guide gutter 434 are connected so that the other opening is inserted into one opening so that the game ball can flow down. It becomes a state. One of the first gutter 416 and the second gutter 434 (the second gutter 434 in the example shown in FIGS. 56 and 57) and the other (the first gutter 416 in the example shown in FIGS. 56 and 57). ) Is provided with a receiving portion 434a formed with an opening area wider than the opening area of the opening. The receiving portion 434a has a rib 434b as a connection position guiding means for guiding the opening inserted into the receiving portion 434a to the connecting position. The rib 434b is a plate-like body that extends in the radial direction centered on the opening and whose side edges are inclined downward from the outer edge to the inner edge of the receiving portion 434a, and a plurality of ribs 434b are arranged so as to surround the opening. .. One of the first guide gutter 416 and the second guide gutter 434 (the first guide gutter 416 in the example shown in FIGS. 56 and 57) has a shape of a portion provided on the outer edge of the opening and surrounded by ribs 434b. It is formed with an outer shape having substantially the same shape as the above, and has an engaging portion 416a as an engaging means for engaging with the rib 434b at the connection position.

Further, as shown in FIG. 43, the mounting frame 410 has a third guide gutter 418 that guides the game ball to the outlet 901 (see FIG. 41) of the dish unit 900. Further, the cover member 430 has a fourth guide gutter (see FIG. 59) as a fourth guide gutter that guides the game ball downstream from the payout device 700 described later.

The third guide gutter 418, the first guide path 730C, and the second guide path 730D (see FIG. 60) are such that when the cover member 430 is attached to the mounting frame 410, the other opening is inserted into one opening. By being connected to, the game ball can flow down. A receiving portion 418a is provided in one of the third guide gutter 418 and the first guide path 730C and the second guide path 730D (the third guide gutter 418 in the example shown in FIG. 43). The receiving portion 418a has a plurality of ribs like the receiving portion 434a. The discharge port 730B (see FIG. 59) of the first guide path 730C and the second guide path 730D has an engaging portion that engages with a plurality of ribs of the receiving portion 418a, similarly to the first guide gutter 416.

[Payout device]
FIG. 58 is an overall perspective view showing the payout device 700, and FIG. 59 is a perspective view showing the ball passage unit 730 included in the payout device 700. The payout device 700 includes a ball supply path 710, a ball delivery mechanism 720, and a ball passage unit 730. The ball supply path 710 is a piping component that guides the game ball from the storage tank 415 (see FIG. 55) provided at the upper part to the ball delivery mechanism 720. The ball sending mechanism 720 pays out game balls corresponding to the number of prize balls while counting the number of prize balls according to the winning. The ball passage unit 730 is arranged at the rear end of the cover member 430 (see FIG. 55), and guides the game ball delivered from the ball delivery mechanism 720 to the outlet 901 of the dish unit 900, which will be described later. is there.

The ball supply path 710 transfers a game ball from the storage tank 415 (see FIG. 55) to the ball delivery mechanism 720 via the first plumb gutter 416 and the second plumb gutter 434 (see FIG. 57) connected to each other. It is installed vertically so that it can flow down naturally one by one. The lower end exit (not shown) of the ball supply path 710 is connected to the upper inlet (not shown) of the ball delivery mechanism 720.

The ball delivery mechanism 720 is configured so that the game balls flowing down from the ball supply path 710 can be guided to the inside from the upper entrance (not shown) and can be fed out one by one from the lower outlet (not shown). The ball delivery mechanism 720 has an internal mechanism capable of feeding out game balls one by one, a solenoid for operating the internal mechanism, and a count sensor (not shown) for counting the delivered game balls. The ball delivery mechanism 720 makes the internal mechanism and the solenoid inactive so as not to pay out the game balls when there is no prize, and when there is a prize, the ball delivery mechanism 720 is inside until the number of game balls corresponding to the prize is paid out. When the game balls are counted by the count sensor while the mechanism and the solenoid are in the operating state and the game balls for the number of prize balls are delivered, the internal mechanism and the solenoid are put into the non-operating state again. As a result, the ball delivery mechanism 720 can pay out the game balls for the number of prize balls one by one at the time of winning. The lower exit of the ball delivery mechanism 720 is connected to the introduction port 730A provided in the upper part of the ball passage unit 730, and the game balls delivered from the ball delivery mechanism 720 are connected to the introduction port 730A of the ball passage unit 730 one by one. Flow down. The game ball delivered from the ball delivery mechanism 720 is basically guided to the introduction port 730A, but may be guided to the ball ejection port 730a described later adjacent to the introduction port 730A.

The ball passage unit 730 has a guide path capable of passing a large number of game balls delivered from the ball delivery mechanism 720 in a beaded manner, and through this guide path, the ball passage unit 730 reaches the outlet 901 of the dish unit 900, which will be described later. It is configured to guide the game ball. FIG. 60 is an exploded perspective view showing the ball passage unit 730, and FIG. 61 is an exploded perspective view showing the ball passage unit 730 in a direction different from that of FIG. 60. The ball passage unit 730 includes a passage partition wall member 731, a full tank detection lever 732, a full tank detection sensor 733, a first cover member 734, a second cover member 735, and a ball removal member 736. As the guide path of the ball passage unit 730, the first guide path 730C is formed between the left side portion of the passage partition member 731 and the first cover member 734 when viewed from the front side of the pachinko game machine Y, and the pachinko game machine Y has a guide path. A second guide path 730D is formed between the right side portion of the passage partition member 731 and the second cover member 735 when viewed from the front side. The first guide path 730C and the second guide path 730D each have a sufficient path length capable of arranging a large number of game balls.

On the left side of the passage partition member 731, the road side wall of the first guide path 730C is formed so as to extend from the upper introduction port 730A to the lower discharge port 730B while meandering back and forth. The road side wall formed on the left side of the passage partition member 731 forms a groove on the right half of the first guide path 730C (see FIG. 61). On the right side of the passage partition member 731, the road side wall of the second guide path 730D is formed so as to extend from the upper introduction port 730A to the lower discharge port 730B. The road side wall formed on the right side of the passage partition member 731 forms a groove on the left half of the second guide path 730D (see FIG. 60). Such a second guideway 730D is adjacent to the first guideway 730C with a partition wall in between. That is, the first guide path 730C and the second guide path 730D are arranged side by side so as to guide the game ball in the same direction side by side with each other.

On the other hand, on the facing surface of the first cover member 734 facing the left side of the passage partition member 731, the road side wall of the first guide path 730C is formed so as to extend from the introduction port 730A to the discharge port 730B while meandering back and forth. Has been done. The left side portion of the passage partition wall member 731 and the road side walls on the facing surfaces of the first cover member 734 are combined to form the first guide path 730C, and the introduction port 730A and the discharge port 730B are formed. Further, the road side wall of the second guide path 730D is also formed so as to extend to the discharge port 730B on the facing surface of the second cover member 735 facing the right side portion of the passage partition wall member 731. The second guide path 730D is formed by the combination of the right side portion of the passage partition wall member 731 and the road side walls on the facing surfaces of the second cover member 735. The first guideway 730C is formed with a first width that is relatively large in the lateral direction, while the second guideway 730D is smaller in the lateral direction than the lateral width (first width) of the first guideway 730C. It is formed with a second width and merges with the first guideway 730C on the upstream side of the discharge port 730B. Further, the discharge port 730B is formed with a first width that is the same as the lateral width (first width) of the first guide path 730C in the lateral direction. The introduction port 730A is conductive only to the first guide path 730C, and basically, the game ball delivered from the ball delivery mechanism 720 enters the introduction port 730A. However, at a portion adjacent to the introduction port 730A, a ball pulling port 730a leading to the ball pulling member 736 is formed by combining the right side portion of the passage partition member 731 and the second cover member 735. As a result, the game ball that cannot fit in the introduction port 730A due to the first guide path 730C being clogged is guided to the ball ejection port 730a. The lower end of the second guideway 730D is formed so as to join the first guideway 730C in the vicinity of the discharge port 730B. As a result, when the clogging of the game balls in the vicinity of the discharge port 730B is cleared, the game balls accumulated in the first guide path 730C and the second guide path 730D are collectively discharged from the discharge port 730B.

FIG. 62 is a plan view showing the first guide path 730C of the ball passage unit 730, and FIG. 63 is a plan view showing the second guide path 730D of the ball passage unit 730. A through port 731A for guiding the game ball from the right side portion to the left side portion is formed on the upper portion of the passage partition wall member 731. On the right side of the passage partition member 731, a branch path 730E capable of guiding the game ball to the through port 731A is formed in the middle of the upper part of the first guide path 730C. The opposite side of the through port 731A communicates with the upper end of the second guide path 730D. As a result, when the game ball of the first guideway 730C is clogged up to the upper part and does not flow downward, the game ball that has flowed down from the introduction port 730A to the upper part of the first guideway 730C is the first guideway 730C. The game ball that has been guided to the branch road 730E and further to the branch road 730E is guided to the upper end of the second guide road 730D through the through port 731A, and is guided to the upper end portion of the second guide road 730D. Not only that, the game balls to be paid out as prize balls are temporarily stored inside the ball passage unit 730 until the second guideway 730D is filled with the game balls.

Further, on the right side of the passage partition member 731, a full tank detection lever 732 that can swing in a posture in which the tip portion protrudes in the middle of the second guide path 730D and a tip portion of the full tank detection lever 732 protrude. A full tank detection sensor 733 that detects a state of being displaced from the posture to the back is provided. The full tank detection lever 732 is provided in a substantially vertical portion of the second guide path 730D, and when it is pressed against a game ball that is clogged up to this portion and cannot flow down, it is in a state of being displaced to the back. When the full tank detection lever 732 displaced to the back is in contact with the full tank detection lever 732 for a predetermined time, the full tank detection sensor 733 detects that the second guide path 730D is clogged with the game ball and is full, and responds accordingly. The signal is output to the payout / launch control circuit 123 (see FIG. 84). As a result, even if the flow of the game ball in the first guide path 730C is stagnant, the game ball feeding operation of the ball delivery mechanism 720 can be continued until the second guide path 730D is full.

Further, a ball removing member 736 is attached to the right side of the second cover member 735 when viewed from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine Y. The ball pulling member 736 discharges the game ball guided from the ball pulling port 730a from the lower end port 736A. The game ball discharged from the lower end port 736A of the ball pulling member 736 is guided to a ball pulling pipe (not shown), and is finally discharged to a dollar box placed outside the pachinko gaming machine Y.

[Sphere detection unit]
FIG. 64 is a perspective view showing the out port 55 of the game board 1A, and FIG. 65 is a perspective view showing the ball detection unit 800 located behind the out port 55 with the game board 1A removed. As shown in FIG. 64, an out port 55 for guiding the game ball that has flowed down without winning a prize to the back is provided in the lower center of the game area 1p of the game board 1A. As shown in FIG. 65, behind the out port 55, a plurality of game balls guided from the out port 55 are received, and game balls are collected at a location facing the out port 55 to be further rearward. An out-ball receiving member 801 having an opening 801A for guiding the ball is provided. The ball detection unit 800 is provided in the mounting frame 410 immediately after the opening 801A of the out ball receiving member 801.

FIG. 66 is a perspective view showing the entire sphere detection unit 800, FIG. 67 is an exploded perspective view showing the sphere detection unit 800, and FIG. 68 is an exploded perspective view showing the sphere detection unit 800 in a direction different from that of FIG. 67. is there. The ball detection unit 800 includes a left side component 810, a right side component 820, a projecting piece member 830, a first detection sensor 840, and a second detection sensor 850. The ball detection unit 800 is for detecting a game ball discharged through the out port 55 as an inflow port as an out ball. The left component 810 is provided with a first detection sensor 840, and the right component 820 is provided with a second detection sensor 850, which is integrated with the first detection sensor 840 and the second detection sensor 850. The left side component 810 and the right side component 820 are joined with the projecting piece member 830 sandwiched in the center. The first detection sensor 840 and the second detection sensor 850 function as an example of an inflow port into which a plurality of game balls can flow in and a plurality of detection means capable of detecting the inflowing game balls downstream from the inflow port.

69 is an internal side view of the left side component 810 constituting the ball detection unit 800, FIG. 70 is an internal side view of the right side component 820 constituting the ball detection unit 800, and FIG. 71 is an internal side view of the ball detection unit 800. It is a top view of the projecting piece member 830. The left side component 810 and the right side component 820 are formed substantially symmetrically, and have front openings 810A and 820A, introduction space parts 810B and 820B, sensor arrangement parts 810C and 820C, and idle space parts 810D and 820D, respectively. Have.

The front opening 810A and 820A are integrally formed with each other and are located immediately behind the opening 801A of the out ball receiving member 801 to form a receiving port (inflow port) for receiving the game ball passing through the opening 801A. The front opening 810A and 820A each have an opening area through which one game ball can pass with a margin. As a result, at least two game balls can enter the integrated reception port at the same time.

The introduction space portions 810B and 820B are basically passages for guiding the game balls from the front opening portions 810A and 820A to the sensor arrangement portions 810C and 820C, respectively, and one game ball can pass through each with a margin. The bottom surfaces 810Ba and 820Ba of the introduction space portions 810B and 820B are slightly inclined from the horizontal plane, and are formed so as to descend toward the inner side.

The sensor arranging units 810C and 820C are locations where the first detection sensor 840 and the second detection sensor 850 are arranged, respectively. The sensor arrangement portions 810C and 820C are arranged so that the front ends of the first detection sensor 840 and the second detection sensor 850 are slightly lower than the bottom surfaces 810Ba and 820Ba of the introduction space portions 810B and 820B. The first detection sensor 840 and the second detection sensor 850 are arranged in an inclined posture so as to be higher from the front end to the rear end, respectively. The first detection sensor 840 and the second detection sensor 850 are provided with a passing hole through which one game ball can pass, and when the game ball passes through the passing hole, it is detected as an out ball and discharged downward. Will be collected afterwards. As a result, the game ball guided from the introduction space portions 810B and 820B to the sensor arrangement portions 810C and 820C is easily guided to the passage holes of the first detection sensor 840 and the second detection sensor 850.

The idle space portions 810D and 820D are provided downstream from the out port 55 and above the sensor arrangement portions 810C and 820C, and form a narrower space than the sensor arrangement portions 810C and 820C. The floating space portions 810D and 820D have a size sufficient for one game ball to freely play in a state of being integrated with each other. The bottom surfaces 810Da and 820Da of the floating space portions 810D and 820D are slightly inclined from the horizontal plane, and are formed so as to rise (raise) toward the inner side. The front ends of the bottom surfaces 810Da and 820Da are formed so as to be located higher than the rear ends of the first detection sensor 840 and the second detection sensor 850. As a result, one game ball may be guided to the idle space portions 810D and 820D in the back beyond the first detection sensor 840 and the second detection sensor 850, and is guided to the idle space portions 810D and 820D. Even in the game ball, it is easy to fall to the first detection sensor 840 and the second detection sensor 850. The floating space portions 810D and 820D may be a portion having a size sufficient for two or more game balls to play in a state of being integrated with each other.

The projecting piece member 830 is provided so as to separate the introduction space portions 810B and 820B and the floating space portions 810D and 820D in addition to the sensor arrangement portions 810C and 820C (first detection sensor 840 and second detection sensor 850). As shown in FIGS. 69 and 70, the projecting piece member 830 extends from the bottom of the front openings 810A and 820A, which serve as inflow ports, from the bottom to the back so that at least a part of the inflowing game ball can ride on. It has a sloping upper end 830A that rises (raises) as it progresses from the bottom of the front openings 810A, 820A to the idle space 810D, 820D. The upper end 830A protrudes slightly upward from the bottom surfaces 810Ba, 820Ba, 810Da, and 820Da without completely partitioning the introduction space portions 810B and 820B and the floating space portions 810D and 820D. Further, as shown in FIG. 71, the upper end 830A of the projecting piece member 830 is formed so as to undulate left and right along the game ball approaching direction, and has a peak shape so that the inflowing game ball is slippery even when riding on it. Is formed in. As a result, the game balls of the sensor arranging portions 810C and 820C easily cross the upper end 830A of the projecting piece member 830 in the left-right direction and fall onto either the first detection sensor 840 or the second detection sensor 850. Further, the game ball that has advanced from the sensor arranging portions 810C and 820C to the floating space portions 810D and 820D is in an unstable contact state with the upper end 830A of the projecting piece member 830, and the first detection sensor 840 and the second detection It is shaken off to one of the sensors 850.

[Plate unit]
FIG. 72 is an overall perspective view showing the glass door 5 provided with the dish unit 900, and FIG. 73 is an overall front view showing the front surface of the glass door 5. A dish unit 900 is provided at the lower left side when facing the front of the glass door 5. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, only one plate unit 900 exists, but for example, an upper plate unit and a lower plate unit may be provided, and one of them may be applied as the plate unit 900 of the present embodiment. .. The plate unit 900 stores the game balls to be paid out according to the winning, guides the stored game balls to the launching device 26 in sequence, and arranges the stored game balls downward according to the player's ball pulling operation (illustrated). The game ball can be discharged to (omitted). A payout outlet 901 for paying out the game balls is provided behind the plate unit 900, and a plurality of game balls are paid out to the plate unit 900 from the payout outlet 901. Behind the payout port 901, a ball delivery / receiving member 902 for receiving the game ball from the launching device 26 and sending it out to the payout port 901 is provided (see FIG. 74).

74 is an enlarged perspective view showing the entire plate unit 900, FIG. 75 is an exploded perspective view of the plate unit 900, FIG. 76 is a top view of the plate unit 900, and FIG. 77 is a plate cover member 930 of the plate unit 900. It is the top view of the state which removed. The plate unit 900 includes a decorative cover 910, a main body portion 920, a saucer cover member 930, a ball removal passage member 940, a lid opening / closing portion 950, and the like. The decorative cover 910 is attached to the front surface and the side surface of the dish unit 900 so as to cover the ball removing passage member 940 and the like arranged at the lower part of the main body portion 920. As shown in FIG. 75, the main body 920 is operated by an arranging portion 920A for arranging a plurality of game balls in a row on a launching device 26 inside the pachinko gaming machine Y, and a lid opening / closing portion 950 by the player. , A first opening / closing lid 920B and a second opening / closing lid 953B for guiding the game ball to the ball removing passage member 940 are provided. The saucer cover member 930 is arranged in the upper part of the main body portion 920, and first receives and stores the game balls paid out from the payout outlet 901, and the stored game balls are moved to the lower alignment portion 920A. It is a guide. The saucer cover member 930 has an outer peripheral portion that forms a peripheral wall with a space between the cover portion 930A that covers the alignment portion 920A of the main body portion 920 from above and the outer wall 930Aa of the cover portion 930A so that the game ball can pass through. A rectifying unit 930C formed between the 930B, the outer wall 930Aa and the outer peripheral portion 930B, and guiding the game ball to the lower alignment portion 920A, and a plurality of game balls paid out from the payout port 901 are slid down. 930D, a storage unit 930E capable of flowing a plurality of game balls sliding down from the slope unit 930D to the rectifying unit 930C, and a first storage unit 930E on the bottom surface of the storage unit 930E. A first opening 930F provided above the opening / closing lid 920B is provided. In addition, in FIG. 74, the illustration of the payout port 901 is omitted. In FIG. 75, the decorative cover 910 is not shown.

The aligning portion 920A of the main body portion 920 is provided so as to extend straight to the left and right at a position on the rear end side of the dish unit 900 on the right side opposite to the side on which the payout port 901 (ball sending / receiving member 902) is arranged. The alignment portion 920A is formed in a linear groove shape by the guide pieces 920Aa while descending and inclining from the right side to the left side so that a plurality of game balls flow in a line. That is, the upstream side (upstream side in the alignment direction) of the alignment portion 920A in the direction in which the game balls are aligned corresponds to the right end portion of the alignment portion 920A separated from the payout outlet 901, and the cover portion 930A is located at the right end portion of the alignment portion 920A. A game ball flows down from the rectifying unit 930C of the above. An introduction port 920Ab for guiding the game ball to the internal launching device 26 is provided at the left end portion on the downstream side of the alignment portion 920A, and is located on the bottom surface of the alignment portion 920A and above the second opening / closing lid 953B. A second opening 930G to be provided is provided. The game balls lined up in the alignment portion 920A are linearly guided to the introduction port 920Ab one by one. In such an alignment portion 920A, the right end portion is partially exposed and the remaining portion is covered by the cover portion 930A of the saucer cover member 930. Further, the portion of the main body 920 where the saucer cover member 930 is arranged is formed in a shape that generally matches the outer peripheral portion 930B, the rectifying portion 930C, the slope portion 930D, the storage portion 930E, and the first opening portion 930F of the saucer cover member 930. Has been done. Further, on the rectifying unit 930C side of the alignment unit 920A, a wall portion 920Ac is provided so that the game balls flowing down to the game balls aligned with the alignment unit 920A do not ride on the game balls aligned with the alignment unit 920A even if the cover unit 930A is not attached. Has been done. When the first opening / closing lid 920B of the main body 920 is opened by the operation of the first lid opening / closing portion 950A by the player, the game ball in the storage portion 930E of the saucer cover member 930 moves downward through the first opening 930F. It is discharged. The discharged game ball is guided to the drop port 940A located directly above the dollar box through the ball removal passage member 940, and the game ball is discharged from the drop port 940A to the dollar box. On the other hand, when the first opening / closing lid 920B is in the closed state, the game ball of the storage unit 930E stays as it is without falling from the first opening 930F and is guided to the rectifying unit 930C. Further, when the second opening / closing lid 953B of the main body 920 is opened by the operation of the second lid opening / closing portion 950B by the player, the game balls lined up in the alignment portion 920A are discharged downward through the second opening 930G. To. The discharged game ball is guided to the drop port 940A located directly above the dollar box through the ball removal passage member 940, and the game ball is discharged from the drop port 940A to the dollar box. On the other hand, when the second opening / closing lid 953B is in the closed state, the game balls lined up in the alignment portion 920A are guided from the introduction port 920Ab to the internal launching device 26 without falling from the second opening 930G.

The cover portion 930A of the saucer cover member 930 is located on the rear end side of the plate unit 900 at a position on the right side opposite to the side on which the payout port 901 (ball delivery receiving member 902) is arranged. The outer wall 930Aa of the cover portion 930A is formed in a curved shape, and an opening 930Ab is formed at a portion corresponding to the right end portion of the alignment portion 920A. Further, the outer peripheral portion 930B is formed in a curved shape substantially along the outer wall 930Aa so as to form the rectifying portion 930C between the outer peripheral portion 930B and the outer wall 930Aa. As a result, the rectifying unit 930C is formed as a passage that guides the game ball of the storage unit 930E to the opening 930Ab while bending it in a curved shape. Further, the outer wall portion 930Ea of the storage portion 930E and the outer peripheral portion 930B of the rectifying portion 930C have one continuous surface so that the game ball discharged from the payout port 901 rolls while contacting and reaches the rectifying portion 930C. Is forming. As a result, when the game ball is not stored in the storage unit 930E, the released game ball rolls to the outer wall portion 930Ea and is rectified while being changed in direction on the continuous surface (outer wall portion 930Ea, outer peripheral portion 930B). It is led to the part 930C. Here, the first opening 930F capable of discharging the game ball to the outside of the storage unit 930E and the first opening / closing lid capable of switching between a closed state in which the game ball can be stored and an open state in which the game ball can be discharged to the outside. The 920B has a predetermined distance from the continuous surface on the inner side (game board 1A side) of the storage portion 930E so that the game ball can roll while contacting the continuous surface (outer wall portion 930Ea, outer peripheral portion 930B). It is provided. It is desirable that the predetermined interval is at least a distance equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball. This is to prevent all the game balls released from the payout port 901 from being discharged to the outside from the first opening 930F. For example, when the number of stored game balls is small, the payout port 901 The game ball released from the ball rolls while contacting the continuous surface (outer wall portion 930Ea, outer peripheral portion 930B), does not reach the first opening 930F, does not fall from the first opening 930F, and goes to the rectifying portion 930C. Even if the first opening / closing lid 920B is in the open state, the game ball almost falls from the first opening 930F and the game ball supplied to the launching device 26 is interrupted. Never.

The rectifying unit 930C is formed so as to be slightly downwardly inclined from the storage unit 930E toward the opening 930Ab. Further, the rectifying portion 930C is formed so as to be gradually narrowed as it advances toward the opening 930Ab by the outer wall 930Aa and the outer peripheral portion 930B. As a result, the game balls randomly piled up in the storage unit 930E flow into the opening 930Ab in a gradually bent row by the rectifying unit 930C. Further, even if there is a game ball that reaches the rectifying section 930C beyond the slope section 930D and the storage section 930E by being discharged vigorously from the payout port 901, the game ball hits the inner surface of the curved outer peripheral portion 930B. While the propulsive force is weakened, it is guided to the opening 930Ab through the rectifying section 930C.

FIG. 78 is a perspective view of the main body portion 920, the ball removing passage member 940, and the lid opening / closing portion 950 as viewed from the rear side, and FIG. 79 is an exploded view of the figure shown in FIG. 78. A lid opening / closing portion 950 is provided under the main body portion 920, and a ball removing passage member 940 is provided under the lid opening / closing portion 950.

80 is a perspective view of the ball-extracting passage member 940, FIG. 81 is a cross-sectional view of AA'in FIG. 80, and FIG. 82 is a cross-sectional view of BB'in FIG. 80. As shown in FIG. 80, the ball-extracting passage member 940 is formed in a substantially L-shape when viewed from above, extends in the left-right direction when viewed from the front side, is formed in a hollow shape, and a first game ball flows down inside. It is connected to the passage 941 and the downstream end of the first passage 941, extends in the direction orthogonal to the first passage 941 (front-back direction), is formed in a hollow shape, and the game ball flows down inside, and the downstream end. A second passage 942 in which a drop port 940A having an open lower portion is formed in the portion is provided. The bottom surfaces of the first passage 941 and the second passage 942 are arranged so as to be inclined downward from the upstream side to the downstream side, so that the game ball flows down from the upstream side to the downstream side.

The first passage 941 includes a first receiving port 941a and a second receiving port 941b for guiding the game ball into the ball removing passage member 940. The first receiving port 941a is formed at the upstream end portion under the first opening 930F (see FIG. 79) of the main body portion 920 and the first opening / closing lid 953A (see FIG. 79) of the first lid opening / closing portion 950A. The upper part is open. The first receiving port 941a protrudes from the side surface of the first passage 941 and is curved so that the upper side is open. As a result, the game ball that has fallen from the first opening 930F can be smoothly guided to the inside of the first passage 941. The second receiving port 941b has a second opening 930G (see FIG. 79) of the main body 920 and a second opening / closing lid 953B (FIG. 79) of the second lid opening / closing portion 950B between the upstream end and the downstream end. Formed below) and open above. The second receiving port 941b protrudes from the side surface of the first passage 941 and is curved so that the upper side is open. As a result, the game ball that has fallen from the second opening 930G can be smoothly guided to the inside of the first passage 941.

Further, as shown in FIG. 81, in the first passage 941, at least one side surface of the two side surfaces extending in the upstream / downstream direction forms an inclined wall 941c that inclines downward toward the bottom surface. Further, as shown in FIG. 82, the inclined wall 941c protrudes from the middle toward the downstream end portion toward the other side surface side. That is, the inclined wall 941c is inclined downward toward the bottom surface and protrudes to the other side surface side. As a result, the width inside the first passage 941 gradually narrows from the middle toward the downstream end and toward the bottom surface (for example, from the width of two game balls to one game ball). It is the width of the minute). Thereby, for example, even if a large amount of game balls flow into the first passage 941, the game balls can be rectified in one row and flow down into the second passage 942. Further, the first passage 941 is oblique from the side surface side on the side where the first receiving port 941a is provided to the portion facing the first receiving port 941a (see FIG. 80) on the side surface extending in the upstream / downstream direction. A guide wall 941d extending to is formed. As a result, the game ball flowing in from the first receiving port 941a can be smoothly guided to the inside of the first passage 941.

The second passage 942 includes a corner wall 942a that forms an outer corner at the connecting portion of the first passage 941. The corner wall 942a is a portion connected from the downstream end of the first passage 941 to the upstream end of the second passage 942, and is formed in a curved shape bulging in the direction in which the game ball flows down.

FIG. 83 is an exploded perspective view of the ball removing passage member 940. The ball removal passage member 940 is formed in a hollow shape through which a game ball can flow down by combining the first member 940a and the second member 940b with each other. The first member 940a constitutes the top surface, the bottom surface and one side surface of the first passage 941 and the top surface and two side surfaces of the second passage 942. The second member 940b constitutes the other side surface of the first passage 941 and the corner wall 942a and the bottom surface of the second passage 942. The first member 940a is formed with notches 940a'notched diagonally upward from the lower ends at the lower ends of the portions constituting the two side surfaces of the second passage 942. The second member 940b is formed with protrusions 940b'protruding diagonally upward on the two side edges of the portion forming the bottom surface of the second passage 942. The notch 940a'and the protrusion 940b' are engaged with each other when the first member 940a and the second member 940b are combined with each other, and are in the state shown in FIG. 82. Therefore, the two members can be maintained in a combined state without screwing the first member 940a and the second member 940b.

As shown in FIG. 79, the lid opening / closing portion 950 has a first lid opening / closing portion 950A for opening / closing the first opening 930F of the main body portion 920 and a second opening / closing portion 930G for opening / closing the second opening 930G of the main body portion 920. 2 Lid opening / closing portion 950B The first lid opening / closing portion 950A extends from the base end arranged under the main body portion 920 to the front side, and the tip protrudes in the front direction from the main body portion 920, and the first grip portion 951A and the first grip portion 951A that can be operated by the player. 1 The first lid opening / closing part main body 952A that slidably holds the base end side of the grip portion 951A, and the first lid opening / closing part main body 952A that is fixed to the first grip portion 951A and slidably attached to the first lid opening / closing part main body 952A. A first opening / closing lid 953A that can be displaced to a closed state that closes the 930F and an open state that opens the first opening 930F is provided. As a result, the player can slide the first grip portion 951A to displace the first opening / closing lid 953A between the open states and open / close the first opening / closing portion 930F. The second lid opening / closing portion 950B extends from the base end arranged under the main body portion 920 to the front side, and the tip protrudes in the front direction from the main body portion 920, and the second grip portion 951B and the second grip portion 951B that can be operated by the player. 2 A second lid opening / closing part main body 952B that slidably holds the base end side of the grip portion 951B, a closed state that is slidably attached to the second lid opening / closing part main body 952B and closes the second opening 930G, and a second The second opening / closing lid 953B, which can be displaced to the open state to open the opening 930G, is connected to the second gripping portion 951B and the second opening / closing lid 953B, and the second opening / closing lid is moved by sliding the second gripping portion 951B. A link portion 954 that displaces the 953B between the open state and the open state is provided. As a result, the player can slide the second grip portion 951B to displace the second opening / closing lid 953B between the open states and open / close the second opening / closing portion 930G.

[Electrical configuration of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment]
FIG. 84 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine Y according to the second embodiment is that the first detection sensor 840 and the second detection sensor 850 are connected to the main control circuit 70, and the payout / launch control circuit 123 is fully detected. The point that the sensor 733 is connected and the point that the two projector device main bodies b2 are connected to the sub-control circuit 200 are different from the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment.

The first detection sensor 840 and the second detection sensor 850 detect each game ball that has passed through the out port 55 (see FIG. 64) as an out ball, and output a predetermined output signal to the main control circuit 70. When the full tank detection lever 732 (see FIG. 63) displaced to the back is in contact with the full tank detection sensor 733 for a predetermined time, the second guide path 730D (see FIG. 63) is clogged with the game ball and becomes full. It detects that the condition has been reached and outputs a predetermined output signal to the payout / launch control circuit 123. When the payout / launch control circuit 123 receives this predetermined output signal, the payout / launch control circuit 123 temporarily stops the payout of the game ball by the prize ball case unit 170. Further, the full tank detection sensor 733 detects that the second guide path 730D is not clogged with the game ball when the full tank detection lever 732 is displaced to the front side and is separated from the full tank detection sensor 733. A predetermined output signal is output to the discharge / emission control circuit 123. When the payout / launch control circuit 123 receives the predetermined output signal, the payout / launch control circuit 123 restarts the payout of the game ball by the prize ball case unit 170, which has been temporarily stopped.

Similar to the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment, the sub-control circuit 200 controls the projector control circuit 90 according to the effect operation of other gaming devices and the like, and the two projector device main bodies b2 are linked to each other or in conjunction with each other. , The irradiation light is projected, and the irradiation light is projected toward the back surface of the game board 1A and the screen unit b4, so that the image is displayed as a visual effect.

Further, game machine components such as various sensors, various devices, and other circuits connected to the main control circuit 70 are included in the relay board 100 (see FIG. 51) housed in the cover member 430 (see FIG. 51). , Is connected to the main control circuit 70 via the game board relay board 101 (see FIG. 45) of the game board 1A (see FIG. 45).

In the pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment, the game balls stored in the storage plate are fired on the game board, and when a prize is awarded, the game balls are discharged from the payout device to the storage plate. It is not limited to.

For example, a game medium such as a game ball or a medal necessary for a game is thrown in by a player, a game is played based on the game, and a privilege is given based on the result of the game, for example, a pachislot machine or a casino machine. The present invention can be applied to all of them. That is, not only the game medium is used by the physical movement of the player and the game medium is paid out according to the game result, but also the main control circuit (main control board) itself uses the game medium owned by the player. It may be electronically managed so that the game can be played without the player touching the game medium. Further, the game medium owned by the player may be electromagnetically managed by a game medium management device that is mounted (connected) to the main control circuit (main control board) and manages the game medium. In that case, it is desirable that the gaming ball launched on the gaming board is an enclosed gaming machine that the player does not touch.

The game medium management device has a ROM and RWM (or RAM), and is a device provided in the game machine, and is connected to an external game medium handling device (not shown) so as to be bidirectionally communicative via a predetermined interface. It is sufficient that the operation of electromagnetically recording the game medium used for the game generated by the operation of lending the game medium and the operation of paying out the game medium can be performed. Further, the game medium management device not only manages the actual number of game media, but also displays the number of game media held on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1 or 1A based on, for example, the management result of the number of game media. A device for displaying the number of owned game media (not shown) may be provided, and the number of game media displayed on the device for displaying the number of owned game media may be managed. That is, the game medium management device may be capable of recording and displaying the total number of game media that the player can use for the game by an electromagnetic method.

Further, in this case, the game medium management device has a performance that allows the player to freely transmit a signal indicating the number of recorded game media to an external game medium handling device, and the player. In addition to direct operation, when the number of recorded game media cannot be reduced, and when an external connection terminal plate (not shown) is provided between the device and an external game medium handling device. It is desirable that the player has the ability to transmit a signal indicating the number of recorded game media only through the external connection terminal plate.

In addition to the above, the gaming machine is provided with a lending operating means, a return (settlement) operating means, and an external connection terminal plate that can be operated by the player, and the gaming medium handling device is provided with a slot for valuable value such as banknotes and a recording medium. (For example, IC card) insertion slot, non-contact communication antenna for depositing electronic money from mobile terminals, other various operation means such as lending operation means, return operation means, external connection terminal on game medium handling device side Boards may be provided (both not shown).

As a flow of the game at that time, for example, the player deposits valuable value to the game medium handling device by any method, and subtracts a predetermined number of valuable values based on the operation of any of the above lending operation means. Then, the game medium corresponding to the valuable value subtracted from the game medium handling device to the game medium management device is increased. Then, the player plays a game, and if a game medium is required, the above operation is repeated. After that, as a result of the game, a predetermined number of game media are acquired, and when the game is finished, the number of game media is determined from the game medium management device to the game medium handling device by operating one of the return operation means. Upon transmission, the game medium handling device discharges a recording medium recording the number of game media. The game medium management device clears the number of game media stored by itself when the number of game media is transmitted. The player takes the discharged recording medium to a prize counter or the like for exchanging prizes, or moves the game table to play a game based on the game medium recorded on another table.

In this way, by providing the above-mentioned game medium management device, it is possible to reduce the payout device and the like inside the game machine as compared with the case where the game medium is physically used for the game, and the cost and manufacture of the game machine can be reduced. Not only can the cost be reduced, but the player can be prevented from coming into direct contact with the gaming medium, the gaming environment can be improved, noise can be reduced, and the power consumption of the gaming machine can be reduced by reducing the number of devices. It will also be reduced. In addition, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts through the game medium and the slot and payout port of the game medium. That is, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve various environments surrounding the gaming machine.

According to the pachinko gaming machine Y according to the second embodiment, the following effects are exhibited. According to the pachinko gaming machine Y, the projector unit b can be arranged in an inclined state at a position that does not block the projected light emitted from the projection lens b2a from the front side to the back side, so that the front side of the projector unit b can be arranged. It is possible to reduce the installation space in the direction from the back side. Further, since the main control board 70A can be accommodated in the predetermined space 405 formed between the lower portion of the projector unit b and the cover member arranged in this way, the main control board 70A can be accommodated in another place without using the predetermined space 405. Compared with the case where the main control board 70A is provided, the space can be saved. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of saving space in the back mechanism.

Further, the projector unit b is arranged with one end side provided with the projection lens b2a on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine Y, the opposite end arranged on the back side, and one end side on the opposite end. By providing it so that it is lower than the side of the part, the waste heat from the projector unit b can be released diagonally upward without being trapped in the back mechanism of the pachinko gaming machine Y, and this waste heat can be released to other parts. It is possible to prevent adverse effects on precision parts.

As a result, the main control board 70A can be accommodated in the recess 431a of the cover member 430. Therefore, the main control board 70A is housed in a predetermined space 405 below the projector unit b, and the waste heat of the projector unit b is removed from the main control board 70A. It is possible to prevent adverse effects on the main control board 70A due to this waste heat. Further, by accommodating the main control board 70A in the cover member 430 arranged on the outside, maintenance of the component parts becomes easy.

Further, since the projector unit b and the mirror member b3 can be attached to the attachment base 420 provided between the attachment frame 410 and the cover member 430, it is necessary to provide the mirror member b3 so as to protrude from the front of the attachment frame 410. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately projecting the irradiation light onto the screen without spoiling the aesthetic appearance of the pachinko gaming machine Y.

Further, the width of the mounting base 420 is narrowed from the front side to the back side so that the main board 70A can be accommodated in the back portion 431 of the cover member 430, and the side surface 432 of the cover member 430 is different from the main board 70A. Since the relay board 100 can be accommodated, the limited space inside the gaming machine can be effectively used. Further, the cover member 430 is formed so as to protrude from the surface of the cover member 430 toward the inside of the pachinko gaming machine Y, and accommodates the main control board 70A so as not to protrude from the surface of the cover member 430 toward the back side of the pachinko gaming machine Y. It was provided with a possible recess 431a. As a result, by accommodating the main control board 70A in the recess 431a, the main control board 70A can be provided between the mounting base 420 and the surface of the cover member 430 so as not to protrude toward the back side of the pachinko gaming machine Y. It is possible to effectively use the limited space inside.

Further, the game board 1A is detachably fixed by the movable stopper attached to the mounting frame 410 arranged on the front side, and the mounting base 420 and the cover member 430 are mounted on the back side of the mounting frame 410. If the member 430 is not removed, it is difficult to access the game board movable stopper 413 provided on the mounting frame 410, so that fraudulent acts can be prevented. Further, since various parts provided on the back side of the game board 1A can be attached to the mounting base 420 and the cover member 430 provided on the back side of the game board 1A, for example, the game board can be mounted without changing various parts. It is possible to change only 1A, which facilitates the design of gaming machines. When assembling the game machine, the game board movable stopper 413 related to the game board 1A is attached to the side surface of the mounting frame 410, and the cover member 430 containing the main control board 70A is attached to the back surface of the mounting frame 410. In this way, the mounting surfaces are configured to be different for each large category of members, such as the members related to the game board 1A and the members related to the back mechanism of the main control board 70A and the like. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of facilitating the design change and assembling work of the gaming machine and reducing the working water in the assembling work.

Further, by dividing which member is to be attached to which surface of the attachment frame 410 and assembling according to the arrangement relationship (inner circumference or back surface) of the member to be attached to the attachment frame 410, erroneous work in the assembly work can be prevented. ..

Further, a mounting base 420 is provided between the mounting frame 410 and the cover member 430 capable of accommodating the main control board 70A, the projector unit b is mounted on the mounting base 420, and the control board capable of controlling the game device on the cover member. By providing the mounting frame 410 with a fixing portion 411a capable of separately fixing the mounting base 420 and the cover member 430, the shape of the mounting base 420 can be changed according to the type of the gaming device. .. Therefore, by forming the member covering the back mechanism with two members, the cover member 430 and the mounting base 420, the mounting base 420 is produced by the pachinko gaming machine Y while using the cover member 430 which is a common member. By changing the shape according to the type of gaming device according to the characteristics, it becomes possible to develop a flexible model. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the versatility of the member covering the back mechanism.

Further, since the mounting base 420 to which the game device is attached cannot be operated unless the cover member 430 is removed, it is possible to prevent the game device from being removed from the outside due to mischief or the like.

Further, by attaching the cover member 430 to the mounting frame 410, it is possible to improve the rigidity of the entire gaming machine. Further, by forming the member covering the back mechanism with a double structure of the cover member 430 and the mounting base 420, it is possible to further improve the rigidity of the entire gaming machine.

According to the pachinko gaming machine Y, at least one of the side surface portions 432 of the cover member 430 is tilted, so that when the depth dimensions are the same, the gaming mechanism such as the sub-control board 80A is compared with the case where the side surface portion 432 is not tilted. Since the installable area of the component parts becomes large, it becomes possible to install a wider variety of game machine components. Further, apart from the main control board 70A housed inside the space formed by the back surface portion 431 and at least two side surface portions 432, the sub control board 80A can be accommodated in the inclined side surface portion 432. Compared with the case where the sub-control board 80A is integrated on the back surface portion 431, it is possible to prevent the sub-control board 80A from protruding to the back surface portion 431 of the pachinko gaming machine Y. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing the depth dimension.

Further, by providing the recess 431a in the back surface portion 431 of the cover member 430, it is possible to increase the bending strength of the back surface portion 431 of the cover member 430. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the strength of the cover member covering the back side of the gaming machine.

Further, for example, when the main control board 70A protrudes from the back surface portion 431, an external force is applied to the protruding portion when the pachinko gaming machine Y moves, and the possibility of damage increases. According to the present invention, by accommodating the main control board 70A in the recess 431a and making the surface of the back surface portion 431 substantially flush with each other, external force is applied to the game machine components and the game machine is damaged when the game machine is moved or the like. The possibility of doing so can be reduced.

Further, since at least one of the side surface portions 432 of the cover member 430 is tilted, the area where the game machine components such as the sub-control board 80A can be installed when the depth dimension is the same, as compared with the case where the side surface portion 432 is not tilted. Therefore, it becomes possible to attach a wider variety of game machine components. Further, at least a part of the side surface portion 432 on the side opposite to the side pivotally supported by the main body frame 2 is centered on the main body frame hinge 2b of the main body frame 400, and the inside of the virtual circle VC passing through the inner side edge of the main body frame 400. Therefore, the space inside the cover member 430 can be made wider and more game machine components can be arranged within a range in which the inside of the main body frame 2 can be rotated. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing the depth dimension.

Further, since at least a part of the side surface portion 432 of the cover member 430 is formed in a shape along the virtual circle VC, the space inside the cover member 430 is further widened within a range in which the inside of the main body frame 2 can be rotated. It is possible to arrange more game machine components.

Further, since at least one of the side surface portions 432 of the cover member 430 is tilted, the area where the game machine components such as the sub-control board 80A can be installed when the depth dimension is the same, as compared with the case where the side surface portion 432 is not tilted. Therefore, it becomes possible to attach a wider variety of game machine components. Further, in the cover member 430, the wiring from the game board relay board 101 of the game board 1A in which the opening 432e is housed in the space formed by the back surface portion 431 and at least two side surface portions 432 is connected to the cover member 430. The relay board 100 is provided so as to be connectable to the relay board 100 provided on the outside, and the relay board 100 connected to the wiring via the opening 432e can be accommodated in the side surface first recess 432a. A recess 431a and a side second recess 432c capable of accommodating the control board 70A and the sub-control board 80A are adjacent to each other. As a result, even if it is possible to attach a wider variety of main control boards 70A, it is possible to collectively arrange various game machine components, and it is possible to shorten the cable connecting these components. Therefore, it becomes easy to check various game machine components and to handle cables and the like. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can simplify the assembly work and maintenance of the gaming machine.

According to the pachinko gaming machine Y, a game that becomes a prize ball in the first guide path 730C leading from the ball delivery mechanism 720 to the discharge port 730B inside the payout device 700 due to a temporary blockage of the outlet of the storage plate. Even if the flow of the ball is stagnant and clogged, the game ball from the ball delivery mechanism 720 detours to the second guideway 730D through the branch road 730E and the through hole 731A branched from the upper half of the first guideway 730C. Even if the second guideway 730D is filled with game balls, if the blocked state near the payout port (discharge port 730B) is resolved, the first guideway 730C and the second guideway 730D A large number of game balls that are full can be immediately collected and discharged from the discharge port 730B. That is, it is possible to prevent the ball clogging of the game ball inside the payout device 700 by delaying it as much as possible until the second guide path 730D is full.

Further, since the first guide path 730C and the second guide path 730D are provided inside the payout device 700, there is no possibility that the game ball in the guide path is directly touched by the player's hand, and the game ball is caused by an external factor. It is possible to prevent the ball from being clogged.

Further, in the cover member 430, the ball passage unit 730 and the accommodating portion of the substrate can be formed as an integrated unit, and by arranging the control substrate from the center of the cover member 430, the wiring can be flexed. It also makes it easier to check if the control board is fraudulent.

Further, until the second guide path 730D is full and the full tank detection lever 732 and the full tank detection sensor 733 detect the stagnation of the game ball, the ball delivery mechanism 720 serves as a prize ball according to the prize. The game ball can be continuously delivered. Therefore, even if the tank is full, the payout operation can be continued without being interrupted immediately, and more game balls can be stored inside the payout device 700. Further, by changing the lateral width of the first guide path 730C and the second guide path 730D, it is possible to change the storage amount and the flow rate of the game balls in the first guide portion and the second guide portion. It is possible to make adjustments so that an appropriate payout operation can be performed.

Further, by arranging the second guideway 730D so as to overlap the first guideway 730C in a plane, the space can be effectively secured without significantly expanding the occupied space of the second guideway 730D provided separately. Can be used. This can contribute to the miniaturization of the entire payout device 700 together with the ball passage unit 730.

In addition, the game balls stored in the second guideway 730D in a full state can also be guided to join the discharge port 730B. As a result, a large number of game balls in the first guide path 730C can be collectively discharged from one discharge port 730B, and the ball clogging of the game balls inside the payout device 700 can be performed as quickly as possible. It can be resolved.

According to the pachinko gaming machine Y, the projecting piece member 830 separates the first detection sensor 840 and the second detection sensor 850, and allows the game ball to enter the idle space portions 810D and 820D in the back. Since the game balls of 810D and 820D can be shaken off to either the first detection sensor 840 or the second detection sensor 850 along the bottom surface 810Da and 820Da while being in contact with the upper end 830A of the projecting piece member 830, the ball detection unit. Ball biting does not occur between the game balls inside the 800, and as a result, the ball clogging of the game balls in the vicinity of the out port 55 can be effectively prevented.

Further, since the projecting piece member 830 can guide the game balls to be distributed to the left and right from the front to the back along the direction in which the game balls enter, there is no risk of ball biting between the game balls, and the first The game ball can be smoothly guided to either the detection sensor 840 or the second detection sensor 850.

Further, since the upper end 830A of the projecting piece member 830 is formed so as to rise (raise) toward the back side, it is possible to allow the game ball to enter the floating space portions 810D and 820D. It is possible to make it easier to gradually drop the game ball onto either the first detection sensor 840 or the second detection sensor 850, and at the front portion of the upper end 830A, the first detection without restricting the traveling direction of the game ball. It can be guided to either the sensor 840 or the second detection sensor 850.

Further, the projecting piece member 830 separates the first detection sensor 840 and the second detection sensor 850, but does not completely partition them, and the upper end 830A has a peak shape, so that the entered game ball is not caught. It can be smoothly guided to either the first detection sensor 840 or the second detection sensor 850.

According to the pachinko gaming machine Y, since the game board relay board 101 is erected at a substantially right angle to the game board 1A, the game board on the back side of the game board 1A is compared with the case where the game board 1A is mounted on the surface. It is possible to reduce the installation space of the relay board 101. Further, by covering the first special winning opening solenoid 53b with the cover member 430, it is possible to protect the connection portion between the first special winning opening solenoid 53b and the game board relay board 101. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of protecting the substrate from an external impact while suppressing the installation space of the substrate on the back surface side of the gaming board.

Further, the cover member 430 is provided with an opening at a position corresponding to the game board relay board 101, and the game board relay board 101 can be connected to the connector connecting portion 101a from the outside of the cover member 430 through the opening. And at least the outer part of the game board relay board 101 was covered with a cover member. Therefore, while protecting the game board relay board 101 from an external impact, the connector connected to the game board relay board 101 is pulled out of the cover member 430, or the game board relay board is attached with the cover member 430 attached. Since the connector can be attached to and detached from the 101, it is possible to improve the workability of assembling and maintaining the gaming machine.

Further, since the game board relay board 101 is erected at a substantially right angle to the game board 1A, the installation space of the game board relay board 101 on the back surface side of the game board 1A is compared with the case where the game board 1A is mounted on the surface. Can be suppressed. Further, by making the game board relay board 101 foldable so as to be parallel to the game board 1A, the game board 1A to which the game board relay board 101 is attached can be transported or stacked as needed (for example, the game board 1A to which the game board relay board 101 is attached can be transported or stacked. Since the game board relay board 101 can be folded, it is less likely that an external force will be applied to the game board relay board 101 compared to the case where the game board relay board 101 is left to protrude vertically from the game board 1A. Therefore, the risk of damage to the game board relay board 101 can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the risk of damage to the substrate while suppressing the installation space of the substrate on the back surface side of the gaming board.

Further, the cover member 430 is provided with an opening 432e at a position corresponding to the game board relay board 101, and the game board relay board 101 is connected to the connector connecting portion 101a from the outside of the cover member 430 via the opening 432e. The wiring insertion port 101b of the connector connection portion 101a is arranged so as to face the opening 432e in a state where at least the outer portion of the game board relay board 101 is covered with the cover member 430. did. Therefore, while protecting the game board relay board 101 from an external impact, the connector connected to the game board relay board 101 is pulled out of the cover member 430, or the game board relay board is attached with the cover member 430 attached. Since the connector can be attached to and detached from the 101, it is possible to improve the workability of assembling and maintaining the gaming machine.

Further, since at least one of the side surface portions 432 of the cover member 430 is tilted, the area where the game machine components such as the sub-control board 80A can be installed when the depth dimension is the same, as compared with the case where the side surface portion 432 is not tilted. Therefore, it becomes possible to attach a wider variety of game machine components. Further, since the gaming machine components can be accommodated in the inclined side surface portion 432, the gaming machine components project to the back surface portion 431 of the gaming machine as compared with the case where the gaming machine components are integrated on the back surface portion 431. It becomes possible to suppress. Further, by providing the opening 432e at a position corresponding to the game board relay board 101 on the inclined side surface portion 432, the cover member 430 can be covered while suppressing the installation space of the game board relay board 101 on the back surface side of the game board 1A. It is possible to increase the installable area of the game machine component on the side surface portion 432.

Further, since the game board relay board 101 is erected at a substantially right angle to the game board 1A, the installation space of the game board relay board 101 on the back surface side of the game board 1A is compared with the case where the game board 1A is mounted on the surface. Can be suppressed. Further, by covering the first special winning opening solenoid 53b with the cover member 430, it is possible to protect the connection portion between the first special winning opening solenoid 53b and the game board relay board 101. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of protecting the substrate from an external impact while suppressing the installation space of the substrate on the back surface side of the gaming board.

Further, the side surface second recess 432c and the recess 431a capable of accommodating the main control board 70A and the sub control board 80A are arranged adjacent to the side surface first recess 432a capable of accommodating the relay board 100, and the side surface first recess is provided. Since the 432a is provided with an opening 432e that can be connected to the wiring from the game board 1A, the parts provided in the game board 1A and the main control board 70A and the sub control board housed in the side second recess 432c and the recess 431a are provided. The wiring length with each of the 80A can be shortened. Therefore, it becomes easy to check various game machine components and to handle cables and the like.

According to the pachinko gaming machine Y, when the cover member 430 is attached to the mounting frame 410 in the assembly work of the pachinko gaming machine Y, the first guide gutter 416 and the cover member of the mounting frame 410 are overlapped by roughly aligning the positions. The opening of any one of the second guide gutters 434 of the 430 is guided to the rib 434b of the receiving portion 434a of the one opening, and is connected so that the other opening is inserted into the one opening. The game ball is ready to flow down. In this way, the opening of either one of the first guide gutter 416 of the mounting frame 410 and the second guide gutter 434 of the cover member 430 and the other opening are roughly aligned without being strictly aligned. By simply stacking them, the other opening is connected so as to be inserted into one opening, and the game ball can flow down, so that the work efficiency of assembly can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the work efficiency of assembly.

Further, in the assembling work of the pachinko gaming machine Y, when the cover member 430 is attached to the mounting frame 410, the first guide gutter 416 of the mounting frame 410 and the second guide gutter of the cover member 430 are overlapped by aligning the rough positions. The other opening of the 434 is guided by the rib 434b of the receiving portion 434a of the one opening, and the other opening is connected so as to be inserted into the one opening so that the game ball can flow down. It becomes a state. Further, one of the openings of the third guide gutter 418 of the mounting frame 410 and the fourth guide gutter of the cover member 430 is guided to the rib 434b of the receiving portion 434a of the one opening, and the other opening is one. By being connected so as to be inserted into the opening of the game ball, the game ball can flow down. As described above, one of the openings of the first guide gutter 416 of the mounting frame 410 and the second guide gutter 434 of the cover member 430 and the other opening, and the third guide gutter 418 and the cover member 430 of the mounting frame 410 Even if one of the openings of the fourth guide gutter and the other opening are not strictly aligned, the other opening can be inserted into one opening simply by roughly aligning and overlapping them. Since the game ball is in a state where it can flow down, it is possible to improve the work efficiency of assembly. Further, the first guide gutter 416 and the second guide gutter 434, and the third guide gutter 418 and the fourth guide gutter can be positioned at two connecting portions when the cover member 430 is attached to the mounting frame 410. Therefore, more accurate positioning is possible by roughly aligning the positions. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the work efficiency of assembly.

Further, in the assembly work of the pachinko gaming machine Y, when the cover member 430 is attached to the mounting frame 410, the first guide gutter 416 of the mounting frame 410 and the second guide gutter of the cover member 430 are overlapped by aligning the rough positions. A state in which the game ball can flow down by guiding the other opening of the 434 to the rib 434b of the receiving portion of the one opening and connecting the other opening so as to insert it into the one opening. It becomes. Further, one of the openings of the third guide gutter 418 of the mounting frame 410 and the fourth guide gutter of the cover member 430 is guided to the rib 434b of the receiving portion of the one opening, and the other opening is one. By being connected so as to be inserted into the opening, the game ball can flow down. As described above, one of the openings of the first guide gutter 416 of the mounting frame 410 and the second guide gutter 434 of the cover member 430 and the other opening, and the third guide gutter 418 and the cover member 430 of the mounting frame 410 Even if one of the openings of the fourth guide gutter and the other opening are not strictly aligned, the other opening can be inserted into one opening simply by roughly aligning and overlapping them. Since the game ball is in a state where it can flow down, it is possible to improve the work efficiency of assembly. Further, the first guide gutter 416 and the second guide gutter 434, and the third guide gutter 418 and the fourth guide gutter can be positioned at two connecting portions when the cover member 430 is attached to the mounting frame 410. Therefore, more accurate positioning is possible by roughly aligning the positions. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the work efficiency of assembly.

Further, in the assembling work of the pachinko gaming machine Y, when the cover member 430 is attached to the attachment frame 410, the cover members 430 are overlapped with their rough positions aligned. At this time, even if the positions of the openings are slightly different from each other, by pushing the cover member 430, the other opening is guided by the inclination of the rib 434b of the one opening, and the rib 434b is guided from the outer edge to the inner edge side. It moves to, fits into the part surrounded by the inner edge, is connected so that the other opening is inserted into one opening, and the game ball is in a state where it can flow down. In this way, the opening of either one of the first guide gutter 416 of the mounting frame 410 and the second guide gutter 434 of the cover member 430 and the other opening are roughly aligned without being strictly aligned. By simply stacking them, the other opening is connected so as to be inserted into one opening, and the game ball can flow down, so that the work efficiency of assembly can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the work efficiency of assembly.

Further, in the assembly work of the pachinko gaming machine Y, when the cover member 430 is attached to the mounting frame 410, the first guide gutter 416 of the mounting frame 410 and the second guide gutter of the cover member 430 are overlapped by aligning the rough positions. The engaging portion 416a of any other opening of the 434 is guided by the rib 434b of the receiving portion 434a of the one opening, and at the connection position, fits into the portion surrounded by the rib 434b and into the one opening. By connecting the other opening so as to be inserted, the game ball can flow down. In this way, the opening of either one of the first guide gutter 416 of the mounting frame 410 and the second guide gutter 434 of the cover member 430 and the other opening are roughly aligned without being strictly aligned. By simply stacking them, the other opening is connected so as to be inserted into one opening, and the game ball can flow down, so that the work efficiency of assembly can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the work efficiency of assembly.

Further, when the other opening is guided by the rib 434b of the one opening, the outer edge of the opening of the other opening abuts on the rib 434b, but at this time, a force is applied to the outer edge of the opening to open the opening. It may be deformed and hinder the flow of the game ball after connection. According to the present invention, by providing the engaging portion 416a on the outer edge of the opening of the other opening, the engaging portion 416a is brought into contact with the rib 434b to reduce the force applied to the outer edge of the opening. It is possible to prevent the flow of the ball from being hindered.

According to the pachinko gaming machine Y, the game ball released from the payout port 901 rolls along the outer wall portion 930Ea while being in contact with the outer wall portion 930Ea, and further rolls along the continuous curved outer peripheral portion 930B. It is guided to the upstream side in the alignment direction of the alignment portion 920A, and in the alignment portion 920A, a plurality of game balls are aligned so as to form a straight line and guided to the introduction port 920Ab. At that time, even if the first opening / closing lid 953A provided in the first opening 930F is in the open state, the game ball released from the payout port 901 does not fall into the first opening 930F and is outer peripheral from the outer wall portion 930Ea. It is guided from the rectifying section 930C to the aligning section 920A while rolling along the section 930B. Therefore, while the rectifying unit 930C secures a relatively long path length from the outlet 901 to the alignment unit 920A, the outer wall portion 930Ea and the alignment unit 920A of the storage unit 930E are prevented from falling from the first opening 930F. The outer peripheral portion 930B is formed at a predetermined interval from the first opening 930F, and the outer peripheral portion 930B is formed in a curved shape, so that the outer peripheral portion 930B is smoothly dropped and discharged from the rectifying portion 930C to the aligned portion 920A. It is possible to guide the game ball without letting it.

Further, the game ball discharged from the payout port 901 is guided to detour to the rectifying unit 930C without directly reaching the arranging unit 920A, and then is guided from the rectifying unit 930C to the arranging unit 920A, and is guided to the arranging unit 920A. It is guided to the introduction port 920Ab in a straight lined state. This also allows the game ball to be smoothly guided from the rectifying unit 930C to the aligning unit 920A without clogging the ball.

Further, since the rectifying portion 930C and the aligning portion 920A are formed on the outside and the inside of the cover portion 930A, the path length from the payout port 901 to the aligning portion 920A can be secured relatively long. The width dimension and installation space of the entire plate unit 900 can be suppressed.

Further, it is possible to prevent the released game balls from riding on the game balls aligned with the alignment unit 920A, causing the alignment to be disturbed and causing ball clogging, or the game balls to pop out from the plate unit 900.

Further, by forming the curved rectifying section 930C, the path length from the payout port 901 to the aligning section 920A can be secured to be relatively long, so that the width dimension and the installation space of the entire dish unit 900 can be increased. It can be suppressed, and the game ball can be smoothly guided from the rectifying unit 930C to the aligning unit 920A.
In the present embodiment, the alignment portion 930C is formed between the outer wall 930Aa and the outer peripheral portion 930B of the cover portion 930A of the saucer cover member 930 itself, but a cover member that merely covers the alignment portion is provided. In addition to the alignment portion, a slope portion and a storage portion may be provided between the outside of the cover member and the curved inner peripheral portion of the dish unit main body portion.

"Third embodiment"
Next, the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The same or similar components as those according to the first and second embodiments described above are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. FIGS. 85 to 135 are diagrams for explaining the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment.

The pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment mainly includes an assembly structure of a board case 2800 accommodating a main control board 28, a mounting structure of the board unit 34 of the board case 2800, and a shape of a front door (front frame) 3. It is characterized by the structure, the internal structure of the launch handle 26b, and the movable structure of the blower mechanism 110. These characteristic structures will be described in order below with reference to the drawings.

[Assembly structure of board case]
85 and 86 are perspective views of the substrate unit 34, FIG. 87 is a front view of the substrate unit 34, FIGS. 88 and 89 are perspective views of the substrate case 2800, and FIGS. 90 and 91 are exploded perspective views of the substrate case 2800. 92 is a front view of the substrate case 2800, FIG. 93 is a rear view of the substrate case 2800, FIGS. 94 and 95 are side views of the upper member 2810 in the substrate case 2800, and FIG. 96 is a partially enlarged side view of the upper member 2810. 97 is an internal front view of the lower member 2820 in the substrate case 2800, FIG. 98 is a perspective view showing the state of the upper member 2810 and the lower member 2820 before assembly, and FIG. 99 is a perspective view of the upper member 2810 and the lower member 2820. It is a perspective view which shows the state after assembling.

As shown in FIGS. 85 to 87, the substrate case 2800 accommodating the main control substrate 28 is attached to the base member 340 of the substrate unit 34 together with the sub control substrate accommodating member 33a accommodating the sub control substrate 33 and the relay substrate 32. .. The relay board 32 is attached to the lower portion of the base member 340, the sub-control board accommodating member 33a is located above the relay board 32 to the left, and is attached to the upper left portion of the base member 340. It is located on the upper right side of the relay board 32, and is attached to the upper right side portion of the base member 340 while being close to the sub control board accommodating member 33a.

As shown in FIGS. 88 to 91, the substrate case 2800 has an upper member 2810, a lower member 2820, and a cover member 2830 as main member elements. The upper member 2810, the lower member 2820, and the cover member 2830 are made of a transparent material whose inside is visible. As shown in FIG. 91, the main control board 28 is fixed to the back surface of the upper member 2810 via screws 2840. The main control board 28 is fixed in a posture in which the main surface on which electronic components such as the main CPU 280 (not shown) are mounted faces the surface 2810a of the upper member 2810. The upper member 2810 to which the main control board 28 is fixed to the back surface is assembled to the lower member 2820 by sliding in the vertical direction, and the upper member 2810 and the lower member 2820 are integrally sealed with each other. Be made. As shown in FIGS. 90 and 91, the cover member 2830 is attached so as to cover the upper ends 2811 and 2821 of the upper member 2810 and the lower member 2820 that are sealed to each other.

As shown in FIGS. 92 to 96, the upper member 2810 is formed in a lid shape with the vertical direction as the longitudinal direction, and has an upper end portion 2811, a terminal exposed portion 2812, a sealing portion 2813, and a peripheral edge portion 2814.

A seal seal 2830A is attached to the upper end portion 2811 and the upper end portion 2821 of the lower member 2820, a seal stopper 2830B is fitted from above, and a cover member 2830 is further covered from above (see FIGS. 90 to 92). ).

The terminal exposed portion 2812 has openings 2812a to 2812c for exposing various connection terminals 28a to 28c provided on the main control board 28 (see FIG. 92). The connection terminals 28a to 28c of the main control board 28 are exposed to the outside from the openings 2812a to 2812c of the terminal exposed portion 2812, and are connected to external terminals (not shown).

The sealing portion 2813 is integrally formed with the left end portion of the upper member 2810. The sealing portion 2813 is coupled and sealed to the sealing fixing portion 2823 of the lower member 2820 via a screw 2850 or the like (see FIGS. 90 and 91). As shown in FIGS. 92 and 93, the sealing portion 2813 has two screw holes 2813a corresponding to the screws 2850 and is connected to the left end portion of the upper member 2810 via a plurality of bridges 2813b. Such a sealing portion 2813 is coupled to one screw hole 2813a via a screw 2850 to the sealing fixing portion 2823 of the lower member 2820. A sealing lid 2853 is fitted to the sealing portion 2813 to which the screw 2850 is fastened. After that, when releasing the coupling of the sealing portion 2813, of the plurality of bridges 2813b, the bridge 2813b on which the screw 2850 remains is cut to separate and break half of the sealing portion 2813 (see FIG. 92). ), The connection is released with the screw 2850 remaining in the sealing fixing portion 2823. The remaining screws 2850 are left behind in the sealing fixing portion 2823. Further, after that, the sealing portion 2813 can be fixed to the sealing fixing portion 2823 again via the screw 2850 in the screw hole 2813a of the portion remaining after the half destruction. That is, the upper member 2810 can be coupled and sealed with the lower member 2820 up to twice via the sealing portion 2813.

The peripheral edge portion 2814 is formed so as to extend rearward from the peripheral edge of the upper member 2810. As shown in FIGS. 93 to 95, a plurality of engaging claws 2814A and 2814B are formed on the peripheral edges 2814 on both the left and right sides. Of the plurality of engaging claws 2814A and 2814B, the engaging claw 2814B closest to the sealing portion 2813 is partially different from the other engaging claws 2814A. In the following, the engaging claw 2814B will be described, but the description of the other engaging claw 2814A similar to that of the engaging claw 2814B will be omitted unless otherwise specified.

As shown in FIG. 96, the engaging claw 2814B is formed in an L shape and has a base end portion 2814Ba, a bent portion 2814Bb, and a tip portion 2814Bc. Further, the engaging claw 2814B has a notch 2814Bd as a difference from other engaging claws 2814A.

The base end portion 2814Ba is formed so as to project rearward from the peripheral edge portion 2814. The bent portion 2814Bb is formed so as to be bent and connected at a right angle from the base end portion 2814Ba to the tip end portion 2814Bc. The tip portion 2814Bc is formed so as to extend downward from the bent portion 2814Bb. In particular, the engaging claw 2814B is formed so as to extend toward the sealing portion 2813. The portion from the base end portion 2814Ba to the bent portion 2814Bb has a relatively thick width, while the portion from the bent portion 2814Bb to the tip portion 2814Bc has a relatively narrow width. As a result, the base end 2814Ba is relatively robust and the tip 2814Bc is relatively fragile. The cutout portion 2814Bd is formed in a narrow width portion between the bent portion 2814Bb and the tip portion 2814Bc, more specifically, a portion closer to the inside of the bent portion 2814Bb than the tip portion 2814Bc. Such a cutout portion 2814Bd is provided so that when a force in the front-rear direction is applied to a narrow portion from the bent portion 2814Bb to the tip portion 2814Bc, the narrow portion is likely to be damaged.

As shown in FIG. 97, the lower member 2820 is formed in a shape corresponding to the upper member 2810 with the vertical direction as the longitudinal direction, and has an upper end portion 2821, a sealing fixing portion 2823, and a peripheral edge portion 2824. It has a pair of shaft portions 2825 for connecting to the base member 340 of the substrate unit 34, which will be described later.

The upper end portion 2821 is coupled and sealed with the upper end portion 2811 of the upper member 2810 by using a caulking pin or the like (not shown). A sealing seal 2830A is attached to the upper end portions 2811 and 2821 that are joined and sealed, a seal stopper 2830B is fitted from above, and a cover member 2830 is further covered from above (see FIGS. 90 to 92).

The sealing fixing portion 2823 is integrally formed with the left end portion of the lower member 2820 so as to correspond to the sealing portion 2813 of the upper member 2810. The sealing fixing portion 2823 accommodates a sealing cover 2851 and a sealing plate 2852 for fixing the screw 2850 when the sealing portion 2813 of the upper member 2810 is coupled and sealed (FIGS. 90 and 91). reference). The sealing portion 2823 is fixed to the sealing portion 2813 by fastening the screw 2850 to the sealing cover 2851 and the sealing plate 2852 through the screw hole 2813a of the sealing portion 2813.

The peripheral edge portion 2824 has engaging holes 2824A at a plurality of positions corresponding to the engaging claws 2814A and 2814B. The engaging hole 2824A is formed in an elongated hole shape along the vertical direction so that a portion of the engaging claws 2814A and 2814B from the bent portion 2814Bb to the tip portion 2814Bc can be inserted. When the engaging claws 2814A and 2814B are initially inserted into such an engaging hole 2824A, as shown in FIG. 98, the upper member 2810 is slightly displaced upward with respect to the lower member 2820. Combine. After that, the engaging claws 2814A and 2814B are engaged with the engaging hole 2824A by sliding the entire upper member 2810 in the downward direction. As a result, as shown in FIG. 99, the upper member 2810 is completely assembled to the lower member 2820 via the engaging claws 2814A and 2814B. When the upper member 2810 and the lower member 2820 assembled in this way and sealed by the sealing portion 2813, the sealing fixing portion 2823, etc., try to forcibly open the vicinity of the sealing portion 2813 in the front-rear direction, the sealing portion 2813 An excessive force acts in the front-rear direction on the engaging claw 2814B closest to. As a result, the vicinity of the notched portion 2814Bd of the engaging claw 2814B is likely to be chipped.

The shaft portion 2825 is a portion for rotatably attaching the entire substrate case 2800 to the base member 340, and is integrally formed at the left end portion of the lower member 2820. A rotating shaft 2825A is formed on the shaft portion 2825 so as to project downward. The substrate case 2800 is attached to the base member 340 via such a shaft portion 2825, which will be described later.

According to such an assembling structure of the substrate case 2800, the engaging claws 2814A, 2814B and the engaging hole 2824A are slidably engaged with the upper member 2810 and the lower member 2820 assembled to each other in the vertical direction. On the other hand, when an external force is applied in the vertical front-rear direction to pry open, the vicinity of the notch 2814Bd of the engaging claw 2814B is likely to be damaged. The missing engaging claw 2814B can be reliably left as a trace.

Further, in the engaging claw 2814B, a large shearing force acts on a narrow portion extending from the bent portion 2814Bb to the tip portion 2814Bc, and the vicinity of the notched portion 2814Bd in that portion is likely to be chipped. When trying to pry open, the missing engaging claw 2814B can be surely left as a trace.

Further, when the vicinity of the sealing portion 2813 and the sealing fixing portion 2823 is forcibly opened, a large shearing force acts on the thin portion of the engaging claw 2814B closest to the sealing portion 2813, and the cutout portion 2814Bd Since the vicinity is easily damaged, the defective engaging claw 2814B can be reliably left as a trace when the substrate case is tried to be pried open by an improper method.

[Mounting structure in the board unit of the board case]
100 and 101 are perspective views showing a rotational state of the substrate case 2800 in the substrate unit 34, and FIGS. 102 to 104 are perspective views showing a mounting state of the substrate case 2800 with respect to the base member 340 of the substrate unit 34, FIG. 105. FIG. 107 is an exploded perspective view showing a state before mounting the board case 2800 with respect to the base member 340 of the board unit 34, FIG. 108 is a perspective view showing a rotational state of the board case 2800 in the board unit 34, and FIG. An exploded perspective view showing a sealing member 3410 attached to a base member 340 of the board unit 34, FIG. 110 is a top view showing a rotational state of the board case 2800 in the board unit 34.

As shown in FIGS. 100, 101 and 108, the substrate case 2800 is rotatably attached to the base member 340 of the substrate unit 34. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 106 and 107, the sealing member 3410 can be fixed and sealed at the right side portion of the base member 340 close to the arrangement location of the sub-control board accommodating member 33a. A fixed portion 340A and a pair of bearing portions 340B and 340C capable of pivotally supporting the shaft portion 2825 of the substrate case 2800 are formed. The upper bearing portion 340B is provided directly below the sealing and fixing portion 340A. The substrate case 2800 is assembled to the base member 340 by inserting the rotating shaft 2825A of the shaft portion 2825 into the bearing portions 340B and 340C from above. Further, as shown in FIGS. 100 and 102, an engaging hook 340a is provided at the right end portion of the base member 340, and a recess 2800a is provided at the right end portion of the substrate case 2800. By engaging the engaging hook 340a in the recess 2800a, the substrate case 2800 is non-rotatably arranged with respect to the base member 340. Further, after the substrate case 2800 is assembled to the base member 340 via the shaft portion 2825, the sealing member 3410 is fixed to the sealing fixing portion 340A. The lower end portion of the sealing member 3410 is in close proximity to or in contact with the shaft portion 2825 inserted into the upper bearing portion 340B. As a result, the sealing member 3410 regulates the vertical sliding of the shaft portion 2825 on the bearing portion 340B, and serves as a stopper so that the shaft portion 2825 can rotate but does not come off from the bearing portion 340B.

As shown in FIG. 109, the sealing member 3410 has two screw holes 3411 corresponding to the screws 3420. A vertical groove 3412 is formed between the two screw holes 3411 to facilitate half-breaking of the sealing member 3410. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 107, the sealing fixing portion 340A accommodates a sealing cover 3440 and a sealing plate 3450 for fixing the screw 3420 when fixing and sealing the sealing member 3410. The sealing member 3410 is fixed to the sealing fixing portion 340A by fastening the screw 3420 to the sealing cover 3440 and the sealing plate 3450 through the screw hole 3411 of the sealing member 3410. Such a sealing member 3410 is fixed to one screw hole 3411 (specifically, the upper screw hole 3411) to the sealing fixing portion 340A via the screw 3420. A sealing lid 3430 is fitted into the screw hole 3411 of the sealing member 3410 to which the screw 3420 is fastened (see FIG. 107). After that, when releasing the fixing of the sealing member 3410, the sealing member 3410 is cut along the vertical groove 3412 to separate and break the upper half of the sealing member 3410, and the screw 3420 is attached to the sealing fixing portion 340A. The fixing is released with the remaining state. The remaining screw 3420 is left behind in the sealing fixing portion 340A. Further, after that, the sealing member 3410 can be fixed to the sealing fixing portion 340A again via the screw 3420 in the screw hole 3411 of the lower half remaining after the half destruction. That is, the sealing member 3410 can be fixed and sealed to the sealing fixing portion 340A up to twice. Further, even if the upper half of the sealing member 3410 is destroyed, the shaft portion 2825 inserted into the upper bearing portion 340B is close to or abuts on the lower end portion of the lower half thereof, so that the shaft portion 2825 is in the vertical direction. The sliding of the shaft portion 2825 can be regulated, and the shaft portion 2825 can serve as a stopper so as not to come off from the bearing portion 340B.

As shown in FIG. 104, when the substrate case 2800 is attached to the base member 340 and the sealing member 3410 is fixed to the sealing fixing portion 340A, the upper shaft portion 2825 is the sealing member 3410 and the bearing portion 340B. Vertical movement is restricted between and. As a result, the substrate case 2800 cannot be removed from the base member 340 of the substrate unit 34. On the other hand, if the state in which the sealing member 3410 is fixed to the sealing fixing portion 340A is released, the shaft portion 2825 can be pulled out upward from the bearing portion 340B, and the substrate case 2800 can be removed from the base member 340.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 108 and 110, when the engaging hook 340a is disengaged from the recess 2800a of the substrate case 2800, the substrate case 2800 becomes a base member 340 with the shaft portion 2825 as the center of rotation. It can take a rotated posture. Thereby, the state of the main control board 28 housed inside can be visually confirmed not only from the front side but also from the back side of the board case 2800.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 110, when the substrate case 2800 is rotated to a certain angle (for example, 30 degrees or 45 degrees), the left end portion of the substrate case 2800 comes into contact with the sealing member 3410. As a result, the substrate case 2800 can be rotated from the back side to a visible rotation posture without interfering with the sub-control board accommodating member 33a adjacent to the left side thereof.

According to the mounting structure of the board unit 34 of the board case 2800, the sealing member 3410 can restrict the movement of the board case 2800 in the vertical direction with respect to the base member 340 of the board unit 34, while the board can be restricted. Since the rotation angle of the case 2800 can be regulated while being rotatable, the substrate case 2800 is rotated to a certain rotation angle without being removed from the base member 340, and the inside of the case is viewed from the back side of the substrate case 2800. The main control board 28 can be easily confirmed.

Further, even if the substrate case 2800 is rotated toward the sub-control board accommodating member 33a, the rotation angle until the left end portion of the substrate case 2800 abuts on the sealing member 3410, that is, the sub-control substrate accommodating member 33a abuts. Since the substrate case 2800 can be rotated to a rotation angle that does not occur, the substrate case 2800 is set to a posture in which the substrate case 2800 is rotated to a certain rotation angle without being removed from the base member 340 separately from the sub-control board accommodating member 33a. The main control board 28 in the case can be easily confirmed from the back side.

[Shape and structure of front door]
111 is a perspective view showing the front door 3, FIG. 112 is a side view showing the front door 3, FIG. 113 is an exploded perspective view showing the front door 3, and FIGS. 114 and 115 are transparent plates in the front door 3. An exploded perspective view showing the unit 7', FIG. 116 is a front view showing the transparent plate unit 7'in the front door 3, FIG. 117 is a rear view showing the transparent plate unit 7'in the front door 3, and FIG. 118 is a front view. Side views showing the transparent plate unit 7'in the door 3, FIGS. 119 and 120 are exploded perspective views showing the assembled state of the front door 3. In this embodiment, the door 3 corresponding to the table frame 3 of the first embodiment described above is referred to as a front door 3.

As shown in FIGS. 111 to 113, the front door 3 of the present embodiment has a transparent plate unit 7'as a component different from the table frame 3 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and the like. The right base plate 3aa and the left base plate 3ab are attached to the front surface of the entire base plate 3ac. An opening 3h is formed in the entire base plate 3ac, and the transparent plate unit 7'is attached to the back surface of the entire base plate 3ac so that the main front surface portion projects forward from the opening 3h.

As shown in FIGS. 114 and 115, the transparent plate unit 7'has a first transparent member 7A located on the back surface side, a second transparent member 7B located on the front surface side, and a decorative sheet 7C. The first transparent member 7A and the second transparent member 7B are formed of a transparent and easy-to-mold material such as an acrylic resin. The decorative sheet 7C is formed of a transparent or translucent sheet material.

As shown in FIGS. 115 and 117, the first transparent member 7A is formed in a substantially flat plate shape, and has an opening 7Aa, a pair of recesses 7Ab, and a pair of rotating locking pieces 7Ac. The opening 7Aa is formed so as to expose the central region (the region including the display region 4d of the liquid crystal display device 4) other than the rolling region (game region 1p) of the game board 1 to the front. That is, the first transparent member 7A makes it possible to visually recognize the rolling game ball from the front while restricting the forward movement of the game ball in the rolling area (game area 1p), for example, the movable effect object 1321. Is movable forward from the opening 7Aa (see FIGS. 119 and 120). The pair of recesses 7Ab are provided at the lower end of the first transparent member 7A, and the pair of rotation locking pieces 7Ac are provided at the upper end of the first transparent member 7A. In the first transparent member 7A, after the engaging claw 7Bd of the second transparent member 7B, which will be described later, is hung on the recess 7Ab, the rotation locking piece 7Ac is rotated and locked to the upper end portion of the second transparent member 7B. Is assembled to the second transparent member 7B.

As shown in FIGS. 114 to 116 and 118, the second transparent member 7B is formed so that the main portion bulges forward, and the front portion 7Ba, the side surface portion 7Bb, the peripheral edge portion 7Bc, and a pair of engagement members. It has a claw 7Bd and a pair of convex portions 7Be. The front surface portion 7Ba and the side surface portion 7Bb are formed as main portions of the second transparent member 7B.

As shown in FIG. 118, the front surface portion 7Ba is formed in an inclined surface shape so as to gradually protrude forward from the lower part to the upper part. Behind such a front surface portion 7Ba, an opening portion 7Aa of the first transparent member 7A is arranged (see FIGS. 114, 115, and 117). As a result, the front surface portion 7Ba is arranged so as to face the game board 1 (see FIG. 119). As shown in FIGS. 118 to 120, the upper portion of the front surface portion 7Ba forms a sufficient space between the front portion 7Ba and the game board 1 so that the movable effecting accessory 1321 can operate. As shown in FIGS. 116 and 118, the side surface portion 7Bb is formed in an inclined surface shape so as to expand slightly outward from the outer peripheral portion of the front surface portion 7Ba toward the rear, and from the front surface portion 7Ba to the peripheral edge portion 7Bc. It is formed so as to be continuous with. The side surface portion 7Bb is formed in a curved surface shape around the front surface portion 7Ba so as to draw an arc in a plane perpendicular to the front-rear direction. A decorative sheet 7C is attached to the side surface portion 7Bb. As shown in FIGS. 114 and 115, the first transparent member 7A is brought into contact with the back surface of the peripheral edge portion 7Bc. As shown in FIGS. 116 and 117, an engaging claw 7Bd is formed at the lower end of the peripheral edge portion 7Bc so as to project rearward, and a convex portion 7Be is formed so as to project downward. .. In the second transparent member 7B, the engaging claw 7Bd is hung on the recess 7Ab of the first transparent member 7A, and then the rotation locking piece 7Ac of the first transparent member 7A is locked to the upper end portion of the peripheral edge portion 7Bc. As a result, it is integrated with the first transparent member 7A. As shown in FIG. 113, in the transparent plate unit 7'in which the first transparent member 7A and the second transparent member 7B are integrally assembled, the front portion 7Ba and the side surface portion 7Bb are forward from the opening h of the entire base plate 3ac. It is assembled to the back surface of the entire base plate 3ac via a convex portion 7Be or the like in a posture of protruding toward.

The player can visually recognize the display area 4d of the liquid crystal display device 4 and the movable effect object 1321 through the front surface portion 7Ba and the opening portion 7Aa of the transparent plate unit 7'. Further, as shown in FIGS. 118 to 120, the movable effect accessory 1321 can move largely in the front-rear direction, and the dynamic movement of the movable effect accessory 1321 can be shown to the player. Further, the player can visually recognize the game ball rolling in the rolling region (game region 1p) from the front surface portion 7Ba or the side surface portion 7Bb through the outer edge portion of the opening portion 7Aa of the first transparent member 7A. The first transparent member 7A and the second transparent member 7B may be integrally molded.

According to the front door 3 provided with such a transparent plate unit 7', the front surface portion 7Ba of the second transparent member 7B is integrally formed with the upper portion protruding forward and the front surface portion 7Ba in a curved surface. Since the portion 7Bb is configured as a decorative portion of the front door 3, and the game board 1 provided with illuminations and the like can be visually recognized through the front portion 7Ba and the side surface portion 7Bb, the front surface can be visually recognized without using a plurality of members. The door 3 can be easily assembled, the weight of the door 3 can be reduced, the cost of parts can be suppressed, and the visual effect can be enhanced.

[Internal structure of launch handle]
121 is a perspective view showing the launch handle 26b, FIGS. 122 and 123 are an exploded perspective view showing the launch handle 26b, FIG. 124 is an exploded side view showing the launch handle 26b, and FIG. 125 is a handle on the launch handle 26b. A front view showing the grip 26d, FIG. 126 is a rear view showing the handle grip 26d in the launch handle 26b, FIG. 127 is a front view showing the base member 26k in the launch handle 26b, and FIG. 128 is a front view showing the base member 26k in the launch handle 26b. It is a rear view which shows.

As shown in FIGS. 122 to 124, the launch handle 26b of the present embodiment has a base member 26k as a component different from the launch handle 26b of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and the like. The base member 26k is made of a non-conductive material, is located on the back side of the handle cap 26h and the handle grip 26d, and is housed inside the storage case 26c.

As shown in FIGS. 122, 123, 125, and 126, the handle grip 26d has two penetrating portions 26da and a boss portion 26db into which a handle shaft 26i protruding forward from the firing volume 26m can be inserted and fixed. Has. The penetrating portion 26da penetrates in the rotation axis direction (front-back direction) and is formed in a semicircular shape along the circumferential direction (rotation direction). The peripheral edge of the handle grip 26d is made of a conductive material, and when the player's hand comes into contact with the peripheral edge of the handle grip 26d, the touch sensor 26p detects the contact. The touch sensor 26p is provided on the back side of the handle grip 26d (see FIGS. 123 and 126).

As shown in FIG. 123, the storage case 26c is provided with a plurality of screw holes 26ca. The handle cap 26h is provided with a boss portion 26ha at a position corresponding to the screw hole 26ca of the storage case 26c. The base member 26k is provided with a screw hole kb at a position corresponding to the screw hole 26ca of the storage case 26c and the boss portion 26ha of the handle cap 26h. The handle cap 26h and the base member 26k are fixed to the storage case 26c by screwing the screw 26cc inserted into the screw hole 26ca into the boss portion 26ha and the screw hole kb. On the other hand, in the handle grip 26d, the boss portion 26ha and the screw 26cc screwed into the screw hole kb can relatively move in the rotational direction while penetrating the penetrating portion 26da. As a result, the handle grip 26d can rotate about the handle shaft 26i as the center of rotation.

As shown in FIGS. 122, 123, 127, and 128, the base member 26k is provided with a firing stop button 26e so as to be exposed to the outside from the peripheral edge portion, has a recess 26ka on the front side, and has a recess 26ka on the back surface. A launch stop switch 26 g and a launch volume 26 m are provided on the side. The touch sensor 26p provided on the back side of the handle grip 26d is located in the internal space of the recess 26ka, and can rotate integrally with the handle grip 26d in this internal space. When the firing stop button 26e is pressed, the pressing is detected by the firing stop switch 26g. The firing volume 26m changes the resistance value according to the rotation angle of the handle grip 26d, and supplies electric power corresponding to the resistance value to the solenoid actuator of the launching device (not shown). According to such a base member 26k, since the launch stop switch 26g and the launch volume 26m as electronic components are provided on the back side of the base member 26k, the conductive handle grip 26d arranged on the front side of the base member 26k. The creepage distance from is relatively large (see the dotted line shown in FIG. 124), and sufficient electrical insulation from the handle grip 26d and the like is secured, effectively malfunctioning the launch stop switch 26g and the launch volume 26m. Can be prevented. Further, unlike the storage case 26c, the handle cap 26h, and the handle grip 26d, which are easily scratched or soiled as the exterior, the base member 26k is housed inside the storage case 26c, so that it can be effectively reused as a recycled product. Can be done.

According to such a launch handle 26b, when the launch handle 26b is reused as a recycled product, a launch stop switch 26 g and a launch volume 26 m are provided only by replacing the storage case 26c, the handle cap 26h, and the handle grip 26d. Since the base member 26k can be reused as it is, recyclability can be improved without requiring complicated work such as removal of electronic parts when reusing as a recycled product.

Further, since the launch stop switch 26g and the launch volume 26m are provided on the back side of the base member 26k, the creepage distance to the conductive peripheral edge of the handle cap 26h arranged on the front side of the base member 26k is increased. It can be secured, and malfunction of the launch stop switch 26 g and the launch volume 26 m can be effectively prevented.

[Movable structure of ventilation mechanism]
129 is a perspective view showing the blower mechanism 110, FIG. 130 is an exploded perspective view showing the blower mechanism 110, FIG. 131 is an internal plan view showing the inside of the blower mechanism 110, and FIG. 132 shows the operation of the blower mechanism 110. An internal plan view for explaining, FIG. 133 is a left side view for explaining the operation of the blower mechanism 110, FIG. 134 is an internal plan view for explaining the operation of the blower mechanism 110, and FIG. 135 is a blower mechanism. It is a left side view for demonstrating the operation of 110.

As shown in FIG. 130, the blower mechanism 110 of the present embodiment has the first link member 120, the second link member 121, and the variable flap 130 as components different from the blower mechanism 110 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. Has. Further, the cover members 110A and 110B are formed with elliptical openings 110c and 110b for guiding the wind.

As shown in FIGS. 130 and 134, the cover member 110A is formed with an opening 110c in a direction straight from the opening 10ec (see FIG. 16) of the enclosure 10e described above, and a space portion is formed inside the opening 110c. 110a is provided. In the space portion 110a, the variable flap 130 can be changed to an inclined posture or a horizontal posture. The lower part of the space portion 110a is always open regardless of the inclined posture and the horizontal posture of the variable flap 130, and the above-mentioned vent 8ca is located (see FIG. 16). As shown in FIG. 130, the cover member 110B is formed with an opening 110b in a direction straight from the opening 110c of the cover member 110A in the left-right direction.

As shown in FIGS. 132 and 134, the solenoid 111 has a plunger 111a that can be retracted and protruded in conjunction with an on / off operation, and the tip end portion of the plunger 111a is a base end portion 120a of the first link member 120. Is connected with. The intermediate portion 120b of the first link member 120 is rotatably supported by the cover member 110A. The tip end portion 120c of the first link member 120 is connected to the base end portion 121a of the second link member 121. The second link member 121 has an elongated hole-shaped opening 121b, and the pin 110d projecting from the back surface of the cover member 110A is arranged in the opening 121b so as to be relatively playable. As a result, the second link member 121 is supported so as to be vertically movable via the pin 110d. The tip portion 121c of the second link member 121 is connected to one end of the variable flap 130 while allowing the one end to move left and right. As shown in FIG. 132, when the plunger 111a of the solenoid 111 protrudes downward, the second link member 121 is located relatively higher via the first link member 120, and the variable flap 130 is at the upper end accordingly. The part is lifted (tilted posture). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 134, when the plunger 111a of the solenoid 111 is retracted, the second link member 121 is located relatively lower via the first link member 120, and the variable flap 130 is moved accordingly. The upper end is pulled down (horizontal posture).

As shown in FIG. 130, in the space portion 110a, the lower end portion of the variable flap 130 is rotatably supported via the rotation shaft 131, and the upper end portion is normally closer to the opening 110c than the lower end portion. It is maintained in an inclined posture (the posture shown by the solid line in FIG. 130). On the other hand, when the plunger 111a of the solenoid 111 is retracted as described above, the variable flap 130 is in a horizontal posture so as to close the lower part of the space 110a (the posture shown by a virtual line in FIG. 130). As shown in FIG. 131, an elastic cushioning member 132 is attached to the inner portion of the cover member 110B near the upper edge of the opening 110b. When the variable flap 130 is in an inclined posture, the wind flow acts as a force for pushing the variable flap 130 toward the cushioning member 132, and the upper end portion of the variable flap 130 comes into close contact with the cushioning member 132. Thereby, it is possible to effectively prevent the wind from leaking from the gap between the opening 110b and the variable flap 130. On the right side of the opening 110b, the air outlet 80 as shown in FIGS. 13, 15, and 16 described above is located.

When the variable flap 130 is in an inclined posture, the wind sent from the opening 10 ec (see FIG. 16) hits the variable flap 130 and is blocked, and is guided to the lower side of the space 110a without passing through the opening 110b (FIG. 16). See 133). The wind guided downward of the space portion 110a is sent to the outside through the vent 8ca (see FIG. 16) of the undercover 8c. On the other hand, when the variable flap 130 is in the horizontal posture, the wind sent from the opening 10 ec (see FIG. 16) flows almost straight without being blocked by the variable flap 130, and passes straight through the space 110a to the opening 110b. (See FIG. 135). The wind that has passed through the opening 110b is sent out to the outside through the air outlet 80 (see FIGS. 15 and 16) of the lower right side cover 8ba. The firing handle 26b of the launching device 26 is arranged at a position substantially straightly opposed to the blower port 80, and the wind emitted from the blower port 80 hits the hand of the player holding the firing handle 26b. In this way, normally, the wind is guided downward toward the launch handle 26b without leaking, but when the wind is guided toward the launch handle 26b in response to a production sound or the like, a space is created from the opening 10 ec. Since the air flow path leading to the portions 110a, the openings 110c and 110b, and the air outlet 80 is formed substantially straight, it is possible to allow the wind to reach the player's hand holding the launch handle 26b without weakening the wind pressure as much as possible. it can.

According to such a blower mechanism 110, when the air flow flowing out from the opening 10ec of the enclosure 10e as the sound is output from the speaker 10c is linearly guided by the horizontal posture of the variable flap 130, the firing handle 26b On the other hand, if the variable flap 130 is bent and guided downward due to the tilted posture, it will not be guided toward the launch handle 26b. Therefore, the launch handle 26b is miniaturized while the blower mechanism 110 is miniaturized. The air flow can be guided to the speaker unit with a sufficient air volume without resistance, and the speaker unit 10 can be miniaturized and simplified.

Further, even when the variable flap 130 is in an inclined posture, the air flow can be prevented from leaking from the contact surface facing the upper end of the variable flap 130 by the cushioning member 132, so that the launch handle 26b is used. While guiding the air flow with a sufficient amount of air without resistance, it is possible to prevent the wind from leaking toward the launch handle 26b when guiding the air flow downward.

Each of the above-described configurations of the first to third embodiments can be combined in any configuration by appropriately using or changing the configurations of the other embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The various techniques of the present invention described above can be applied to other gaming machines, and can be applied to, for example, bullet gaming machines and enclosed gaming machines. Further, the general-purpose technology can be applied to various gaming machines such as a gaming machine, a slot machine, a pachislot gaming machine, and the like, in addition to the gaming machines mentioned above.

Further, it goes without saying that the numerical values, information, components and the like shown in the above embodiments are merely examples, and can be appropriately changed within the scope of the present invention.

Based on the above embodiments, the outline of the present invention is listed below.

(Appendix 1)
[Background technology]
In a general gaming machine of this type, a control board is provided in a housing in a state of being housed in a board case. The board case is devised so that cheating cannot be easily performed.

For example, in a conventional gaming machine, a slideable case cover is joined to a substrate case, and a slide prevention member of another member is further engaged with the substrate case and the case cover to attach the case cover to the substrate. It has been proposed that the case is provided so as not to slide (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-173011).

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that a foreign substance is inserted between the board case and the case cover to pry open the case cover, and the control board in the board case is tampered with without leaving a trace thereof. there were.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and when the case is tried to be pried open by an illegal method, the trace can be surely left, and the illegal act on the substrate in the case can be suppressed. The purpose is to provide a game machine that can be played.

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine provided with a board case (for example, board case 2800) capable of accommodating a board (for example, a main control board 28).
The board case is
With the first case member (eg, upper member 2810),
A second case member (for example, a lower member 2820) that can be assembled to the first case member,
With the engaging piece (for example, engaging claw 2814B) provided on the first case member,
An engaging receiving portion (for example, an engaging hole 2824A) provided in the second case member and capable of engaging with the engaging piece,
A sealing portion capable of sealing the first case member and the second case member in a state where the engaging piece and the engaging receiving portion are engaged (for example, the sealing portion 2813, With a sealing and fixing portion 2823),
The first case member and the second case member are assembled with each other by sliding the engaging piece in a predetermined direction (for example, in the vertical direction) with the engaging receiving portion.
The engaging piece is easily broken when an external force is applied in a direction different from the predetermined direction (for example, in the front-rear direction) in a state where the first case member and the second case member are assembled. It is characterized in that a breakable portion (for example, a notch portion 2814Bd) is formed.

According to such a configuration, a direction different from a predetermined direction when the engaging piece and the engaging receiving portion are slid-engaged with the first case member and the second case member in a state of being assembled to each other. For example, when an external force is applied in a direction perpendicular to a predetermined direction to pry open, the engaging piece may break at the easily broken part, so that when the substrate case is tried to be pried open by an improper method, it breaks as a trace. The engaged pieces can be reliably left.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention is
A plurality of the engaging pieces are provided, and the engaging pieces are provided.
The fragile portion is characterized in that it is formed on an engaging piece (for example, engaging claw 2814B) close to the sealing portion among the plurality of engaging pieces (for example, engaging claws 2814A and 2814B). And.

According to such a configuration, when the substrate case is to be pried open by applying an external force to the sealing portion in a direction different from the predetermined direction, the engaging piece close to the sealing portion is easily broken. Since it can be broken at the portion, a break mark can be surely left on the engaging piece near the sealing portion where it is easily intervened illegally.

(Appendix 1-1)
[Background technology]
In a general gaming machine of this type, a control board is provided in a housing in a state of being housed in a board case. The board case is devised so that cheating cannot be easily performed.

For example, in a conventional gaming machine, a slideable case cover is joined to a substrate case, and a slide prevention member of another member is further engaged with the substrate case and the case cover to attach the case cover to the substrate. It has been proposed that the case is provided so as not to slide (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-173011).

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that a foreign substance is inserted between the board case and the case cover to pry open the case cover, and the control board in the board case is tampered with without leaving a trace thereof. there were.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and when the case is tried to be pried open by an illegal method, the trace can be surely left, and the illegal act on the substrate in the case can be suppressed. The purpose is to provide a game machine that can be played.

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine provided with a board case (for example, board case 2800) capable of accommodating a board (for example, a main control board 28).
The board case is
With the first case member (eg, upper member 2810),
A second case member (for example, a lower member 2820) that can be assembled to the first case member,
With the engaging piece (for example, engaging claw 2814B) provided on the first case member,
An engaging receiving portion (for example, an engaging hole 2824A) provided in the second case member and capable of engaging with the engaging piece is provided.
The engaging piece is formed in an L shape so as to extend from the base end portion (for example, the base end portion 2814Ba) through the bending portion (for example, the bending portion 2814Bb) to the tip portion (for example, the tip portion 2814Bc). Ori,
The first case member and the second case member are assembled with each other by sliding the engaging piece in a predetermined direction (for example, in the vertical direction) with the engaging receiving portion.
The engaging piece is easily broken when an external force is applied in a direction different from the predetermined direction (for example, in the front-rear direction) in a state where the first case member and the second case member are assembled. An easily breakable portion (for example, a notch portion 2814Bd) is formed.
The fragile portion is characterized in that it is formed between the bent portion and the tip portion.

According to such a configuration, a direction different from a predetermined direction when the engaging piece and the engaging receiving portion are slid-engaged with the first case member and the second case member in a state of being assembled to each other. For example, when an external force is applied in a vertical direction extending from the base end portion of the engaging piece to the bent portion to pry open, a shearing force is likely to act on the portion extending from the bent portion to the tip portion of the engaging piece. Therefore, since it can be broken at the fragile portion of that portion, it is possible to surely leave the broken engaging piece as a trace when the substrate case is tried to be pried open by an improper method.

(Appendix 1-2)
[Background technology]
In a general gaming machine of this type, a control board is provided in a housing in a state of being housed in a board case. The board case is devised so that cheating cannot be easily performed.

For example, in a conventional gaming machine, a slideable case cover is joined to a substrate case, and a slide prevention member of another member is further engaged with the substrate case and the case cover to attach the case cover to the substrate. It has been proposed that the case is provided so as not to slide (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-173011).

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that a foreign substance is inserted between the board case and the case cover to pry open the case cover, and the control board in the board case is tampered with without leaving a trace thereof. there were.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and when the case is tried to be pried open by an illegal method, the trace can be surely left, and the illegal act on the substrate in the case can be suppressed. The purpose is to provide a game machine that can be played.

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine provided with a board case (for example, board case 2800) capable of accommodating a board (for example, a main control board 28).
The board case is
With the first case member (eg, upper member 2810),
A second case member (for example, a lower member 2820) that can be assembled to the first case member,
With the engaging piece (for example, engaging claw 2814B) provided on the first case member,
An engaging receiving portion (for example, an engaging hole 2824A) provided in the second case member and capable of engaging with the engaging piece,
A sealing portion capable of sealing the first case member and the second case member in a state where the engaging piece and the engaging receiving portion are engaged (for example, the sealing portion 2813, With a sealing and fixing portion 2823),
The engaging piece is formed in an L shape so as to extend from the base end portion (for example, the base end portion 2814Ba) through the bending portion (for example, the bending portion 2814Bb) to the tip portion (for example, the tip portion 2814Bc). Ori,
The first case member and the second case member are assembled with each other by sliding the engaging piece in a predetermined direction (for example, in the vertical direction) with the engaging receiving portion.
The engaging piece is formed so as to be close to the sealing portion and the tip portion extends toward the sealing portion, and the first case member and the second case member are assembled. A fragile portion (for example, a notch 2814Bd) that is easily broken when an external force is applied in a direction different from the predetermined direction (for example, the front-rear direction) in the state is formed in the vicinity of the bent portion. It is a feature.

According to such a configuration, the engaging piece and the engaging receiving portion are slid-engaged with the sealing portions of the first case member and the second case member which are sealed while being assembled to each other. Unlike the predetermined direction, for example, when an external force is applied in a vertical direction extending from the base end portion of the engaging piece to the bent portion to pry open, the engaging piece adjacent to the sealing portion is bent. Since a shearing force is likely to act near the part and the fragile part near the bent part can be broken, when the substrate case is tried to be pried open by an improper method, the engaged piece broken near the bent part is used as a trace. You can definitely leave it.

(Appendix 1-3)
[Background technology]
In a general gaming machine of this type, a control board is provided in a housing in a state of being housed in a board case. The board case is devised so that cheating cannot be easily performed.

For example, in a conventional gaming machine, a slideable case cover is joined to a substrate case, and a slide prevention member of another member is further engaged with the substrate case and the case cover to attach the case cover to the substrate. It has been proposed that the case is provided so as not to slide (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-173011).

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that a foreign substance is inserted between the board case and the case cover to pry open the case cover, and the control board in the board case is tampered with without leaving a trace thereof. there were.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and when the case is tried to be pried open by an illegal method, the trace can be surely left, and the illegal act on the substrate in the case can be suppressed. The purpose is to provide a game machine that can be played.

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine provided with a board case (for example, board case 2800) capable of accommodating a board (for example, a main control board 28).
The board case is
With the first case member (eg, upper member 2810),
A second case member (for example, a lower member 2820) that can be assembled to the first case member,
With the engaging piece (for example, engaging claw 2814B) provided on the first case member,
An engaging receiving portion (for example, an engaging hole 2824A) provided in the second case member and capable of engaging with the engaging piece is provided.
The engaging piece is formed in an L shape so as to extend from the base end portion (for example, the base end portion 2814Ba) through the bending portion (for example, the bending portion 2814Bb) to the tip portion (for example, the tip portion 2814Bc). The portion extending from the bent portion to the tip portion is formed to be thinner than the portion extending from the base end portion to the bent portion.
The first case member and the second case member are assembled with each other by sliding the engaging piece in a predetermined direction (for example, in the vertical direction) with the engaging receiving portion.
The engaging piece is easily broken when an external force is applied in a direction different from the predetermined direction (for example, in the front-rear direction) in a state where the first case member and the second case member are assembled. An easily breakable portion (for example, a notch portion 2814Bd) is formed.
The fragile portion is characterized in that it is formed in a portion extending from the bent portion to the tip portion.

According to such a configuration, a direction different from a predetermined direction when the engaging piece and the engaging receiving portion are slid-engaged with the first case member and the second case member in a state of being assembled to each other. For example, when an external force is applied in a vertical direction extending from the base end portion of the engaging piece to the bent portion to pry open, a shearing force acts on a thin portion extending from the bent portion to the tip portion of the engaging piece. It becomes easy to break, and it can be broken at the breakable part of that part, so if you try to pry open the substrate case by an illegal method, you can be sure that the engaged piece that is broken at the thin part extending from the bent part to the tip part is surely as a trace. Can be left.

(Appendix 2)
[Background technology]
In a general gaming machine of this type, a control board is provided in a housing in a state of being housed in a board case. The board case is devised to prevent fraudulent activity.

For example, in a conventional gaming machine, one end side of a board case is pivotally supported, and the other end side of the other board case can be locked with a locking pin / hook for fixing, so that the board case can be locked. Is rotatably arranged in the housing, and the control board in the case can be visually recognized from the back side of the board case (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-105799).

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, the locking hook is removed from the locking pin each time the board case is rotated to visually check whether or not an illegal component is attached to the back surface side of the control board. Since the locked state must be released, there is a problem that the confirmation work from the back side of the board case becomes complicated.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a gaming machine capable of easily confirming the substrate inside the case from the back side of the case and suppressing fraudulent acts on the substrate. The purpose is to do.

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine including a substrate case (for example, a substrate case 2800) capable of accommodating a substrate (for example, a main control substrate 28) and a base member (for example, a base member 340) to which the substrate case can be attached. ,
The substrate case is provided with a shaft portion (for example, a shaft portion 2825) serving as a rotation shaft.
The base member is provided with bearing portions (for example, bearing portions 340B, 340C) capable of supporting the shaft portion.
The substrate case can be moved in a predetermined direction (for example, in the vertical direction) with respect to the base member in a state in which the shaft portion is axially supported by the bearing portion.
The base member is provided with a regulating portion (for example, a sealing member 3410) that regulates the movement of the substrate case in the predetermined direction while the shaft portion is pivotally supported by the bearing portion.
The regulating portion restricts the movement of the substrate case in the predetermined direction, and makes the substrate case rotatable around the shaft portion.

According to such a configuration, while the regulating portion restricts the movement of the board case in a predetermined direction with respect to the base member, the board case can be rotated, so that the board case can be rotated without being removed from the base member. With the posture, the board inside the case can be easily confirmed from the back side of the board case.

(Appendix 2-1)
[Background technology]
In a general gaming machine of this type, a control board is provided in a housing in a state of being housed in a board case. The board case is devised to prevent fraudulent activity.

For example, in a conventional gaming machine, one end side of a board case is pivotally supported, and the other end side of the other board case can be locked with a locking pin / hook for fixing, so that the board case can be locked. Is rotatably arranged in the housing, and the control board in the case can be visually recognized from the back side of the board case (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-105799).

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, the locking hook is removed from the locking pin each time the board case is rotated to visually check whether or not an illegal component is attached to the back surface side of the control board. Since the locked state must be released, there is a problem that the confirmation work from the back side of the board case becomes complicated.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a gaming machine capable of easily confirming the substrate inside the case from the back side of the case and suppressing fraudulent acts on the substrate. The purpose is to do.

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine including a substrate case (for example, a substrate case 2800) capable of accommodating a substrate (for example, a main control substrate 28) and a base member (for example, a base member 340) to which the substrate case can be attached. ,
The substrate case is provided with a shaft portion (for example, a shaft portion 2825) serving as a rotation shaft.
The base member is provided with bearing portions (for example, bearing portions 340B, 340C) capable of supporting the shaft portion.
The substrate case can be moved in a predetermined direction (for example, in the vertical direction) with respect to the base member in a state in which the shaft portion is axially supported by the bearing portion.
The base member is provided with a regulating portion (for example, a sealing member 3410) that regulates the movement of the substrate case in the predetermined direction while the shaft portion is pivotally supported by the bearing portion.
The regulating portion regulates the movement of the substrate case in the predetermined direction, and regulates the rotation angle with respect to the base member to a certain angle or less while making the substrate case rotatable around the shaft portion. And.

According to such a configuration, while the regulating portion regulates the movement of the substrate case in a predetermined direction with respect to the base member, the rotation angle with respect to the base member is restricted to a certain angle or less while making the substrate case rotatable. The substrate case is rotated to a certain angle or less without being removed from the base member, and the substrate inside the case can be easily confirmed from the back side of the substrate case.

(Appendix 2-2)
[Background technology]
In a general gaming machine of this type, a control board is provided in a housing in a state of being housed in a board case. The board case is devised to prevent fraudulent activity.

For example, in a conventional gaming machine, one end side of a board case is pivotally supported, and the other end side of the other board case can be locked with a locking pin / hook for fixing, so that the board case can be locked. Is rotatably arranged in the housing, and the control board in the case can be visually recognized from the back side of the board case (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-105799).

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, the locking hook is removed from the locking pin each time the board case is rotated to visually check whether or not an illegal component is attached to the back surface side of the control board. Since the locked state must be released, there is a problem that the confirmation work from the back side of the board case becomes complicated.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a gaming machine capable of easily confirming the substrate inside the case from the back side of the case and suppressing fraudulent acts on the substrate. The purpose is to do.

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A first substrate case (for example, substrate case 2800) capable of accommodating a substrate (for example, a main control substrate 28) and a second substrate case (for example, a sub-control substrate accommodating member) arranged close to the first substrate case. A gaming machine including 33a) and a base member (for example, a base member 340) to which the first board case and the second board case can be attached.
The first substrate case is provided with a shaft portion (for example, a shaft portion 2825) serving as a rotation shaft.
The base member is provided with bearing portions (for example, bearing portions 340B, 340C) capable of supporting the shaft portion.
The first substrate case can be moved in a predetermined direction (for example, in the vertical direction) with respect to the base member in a state in which the shaft portion is pivotally supported by the bearing portion.
In the base member, the movement of the first substrate case in the predetermined direction is restricted between the first substrate case and the second substrate case while the shaft portion is pivotally supported by the bearing portion. A regulating section (for example, sealing member 3410) is provided.
The restricting portion regulates the movement of the first substrate case in the predetermined direction, and is provided so as to be rotatable around the shaft portion to a rotation angle that does not abut on the second substrate case. It is characterized by being.

According to such a configuration, the regulating portion restricts the movement of the first substrate case in a predetermined direction with respect to the base member, while rotating the first substrate case to a rotation angle that does not abut on the second substrate case. Therefore, the first board case should be rotated to a certain rotation angle without removing it from the base member separately from the second board case, and the board inside the case can be easily checked from the back side of the first board case. be able to.

(Appendix 2-3)
[Background technology]
In a general gaming machine of this type, a control board is provided in a housing in a state of being housed in a board case. The board case is devised to prevent fraudulent activity.

For example, in a conventional gaming machine, one end side of a board case is pivotally supported, and the other end side of the other board case can be locked with a locking pin / hook for fixing, so that the board case can be locked. Is rotatably arranged in the housing, and the control board in the case can be visually recognized from the back side of the board case (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-105799).

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, the locking hook is removed from the locking pin each time the board case is rotated to visually check whether or not an illegal component is attached to the back surface side of the control board. Since the locked state must be released, there is a problem that the confirmation work from the back side of the board case becomes complicated.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a gaming machine capable of easily confirming the substrate inside the case from the back side of the case and suppressing fraudulent acts on the substrate. The purpose is to do.

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A first substrate case (for example, substrate case 2800) capable of accommodating a substrate (for example, a main control substrate 28) and a second substrate case (for example, a sub-control substrate accommodating member) arranged close to the first substrate case. A gaming machine including 33a) and a base member (for example, a base member 340) to which the first board case and the second board case can be attached.
The first substrate case is provided with a shaft portion (for example, a shaft portion 2825) serving as a rotation shaft.
The base member is provided with bearing portions (for example, bearing portions 340B, 340C) capable of supporting the shaft portion.
The first substrate case can be moved in a predetermined direction (for example, in the vertical direction) with respect to the base member in a state in which the shaft portion is pivotally supported by the bearing portion.
In the base member, the movement of the first substrate case in the predetermined direction is restricted between the first substrate case and the second substrate case while the shaft portion is pivotally supported by the bearing portion. A regulating section (for example, sealing member 3410) is provided.
The regulating unit restricts the movement of the first substrate case in the predetermined direction, and when the first substrate case is rotated around the shaft portion toward the second substrate case, the first substrate case is described. 1 It is characterized in that it is provided so as to be in contact with the side portion of the substrate case.

According to such a configuration, when the first substrate case is rotated toward the second substrate case while the regulating portion restricts the movement of the first substrate case in a predetermined direction with respect to the base member. Since the first substrate case can be rotated until the regulation portion abuts on the side portion of the first substrate case, the first substrate case is rotated to a rotation angle that does not abut on the second substrate case. 1 The board inside the case can be easily confirmed from the back side of the board case.

(Appendix 3)
[Background technology]
A general gaming machine of this type has a gaming board on the back side of a glass frame. A decorative frame provided with an illumination or the like is provided on the periphery of the glass frame.

For example, as a conventional gaming machine, a decorative frame made of synthetic resin is provided above a glass frame so as to protrude forward, and a light emitting means or the like is provided on the decorative frame to enhance the effect. (See, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-169899).

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, since the glass frame and the decorative frame are configured as separate parts, there is a problem that the assembling work becomes complicated, the cost of the parts increases, and the visual effect is diminished. ..

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be easily assembled, can reduce the cost of parts, and can enhance the visual effect. ..

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine including a gaming board (for example, a gaming board 1) and a front door (for example, a front door 3) arranged on the front side of the gaming board.
The front door has a translucent member (for example, a transparent plate unit 7') that allows the game board to be visually recognized from the outside.
The translucent member is
A first translucent member (for example, a first transparent member 7A) arranged on the game board side and
A second translucent member (for example, a second transparent member 7B) arranged in front of the first translucent member is included.
The second translucent member is
A front portion facing the game board (for example, a front portion 7Ba) and
It has a side surface portion (for example, a side surface portion 7Bb) extending rearward from the front surface portion.
The front surface portion and the side surface portion are integrally formed.
The front surface portion is characterized in that the upper portion is formed so as to protrude forward from the lower portion.

According to such a configuration, in the front portion of the second translucent member, the upper portion protruding forward and the side portion integrally formed with the front portion are configured as the decorative frame portion, and the upper portion and the side surface of these front portions. Since the game board provided with illuminations can be visually recognized through the part, the front door can be easily assembled without using a plurality of members, the cost of parts can be suppressed, and the visual effect is enhanced. be able to.

(Appendix 3-1)
[Background technology]
A general gaming machine of this type has a gaming board on the back side of a glass frame. A decorative frame provided with an illumination or the like is provided on the periphery of the glass frame.

For example, as a conventional gaming machine, a decorative frame made of synthetic resin is provided above a glass frame so as to protrude forward, and a light emitting means or the like is provided on the decorative frame to enhance the effect. (See, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-169899).

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, since the glass frame and the decorative frame are configured as separate parts, there is a problem that the assembling work becomes complicated, the cost of the parts increases, and the visual effect is diminished. ..

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be easily assembled, can reduce the cost of parts, and can enhance the visual effect. ..

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine including a gaming board (for example, a gaming board 1) and a front door (for example, a front door 3) arranged on the front side of the gaming board.
The front door has a translucent member (for example, a transparent plate unit 7') that allows the game board to be visually recognized from the outside.
The translucent member is
A first translucent member (for example, a first transparent member 7A) arranged on the game board side and
A second translucent member (for example, a second transparent member 7B) arranged in front of the first translucent member is included.
The second translucent member is
A front portion facing the game board (for example, a front portion 7Ba) and
It has a side surface portion (for example, a side surface portion 7Bb) extending rearward from the front surface portion.
The front surface portion and the side surface portion are integrally formed so as to be continuous in a curved surface shape.

According to such a configuration, a side surface portion formed integrally with the front surface portion of the second translucent member in a curved surface shape is configured as a decorative frame portion, and an illumination or the like is provided through the side surface portion. Since the game board can be visually recognized, the front door can be easily assembled without using a plurality of members, the cost of parts can be suppressed, and the visual effect can be enhanced.

(Appendix 3-2)
[Background technology]
A general gaming machine of this type has a gaming board on the back side of a glass frame. A decorative frame provided with an illumination or the like is provided on the periphery of the glass frame.

For example, as a conventional gaming machine, a decorative frame made of synthetic resin is provided above a glass frame so as to protrude forward, and a light emitting means or the like is provided on the decorative frame to enhance the effect. (See, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-169899).

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, since the glass frame and the decorative frame are configured as separate parts, there is a problem that the assembling work becomes complicated, the cost of the parts increases, and the visual effect is diminished. ..

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be easily assembled, can reduce the cost of parts, and can enhance the visual effect. ..

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine including a gaming board (for example, a gaming board 1) and a front door (for example, a front door 3) arranged on the front side of the gaming board.
The front door has a translucent member (for example, a transparent plate unit 7') that allows the game board to be visually recognized from the outside.
The translucent member is
A first translucent member (for example, a first transparent member 7A) arranged on the game board side and
A second translucent member (for example, a second transparent member 7B) arranged in front of the first translucent member is included.
The second translucent member is
A front portion facing the game board (for example, a front portion 7Ba) and
It has a side surface portion (for example, a side surface portion 7Bb) extending rearward from the front surface portion.
The front surface portion and the side surface portion are integrally formed.
The side surface portion is characterized in that it is formed in an inclined surface shape so as to spread toward the circumferential side toward the rear.

According to such a configuration, a side surface portion formed in an inclined surface shape from the front surface portion to the rear side of the second translucent member is configured as a decorative frame portion, and an illumination or the like is provided through the side surface portion. Since the game board can be visually recognized, the front door can be easily assembled without using a plurality of members, the cost of parts can be suppressed, and the visual effect can be enhanced.

(Appendix 3-3)
[Background technology]
A general gaming machine of this type has a gaming board on the back side of a glass frame. A decorative frame provided with an illumination or the like is provided on the periphery of the glass frame.

For example, as a conventional gaming machine, a decorative frame made of synthetic resin is provided above a glass frame so as to protrude forward, and a light emitting means or the like is provided on the decorative frame to enhance the effect. (See, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-169899).

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, since the glass frame and the decorative frame are configured as separate parts, there is a problem that the assembling work becomes complicated, the cost of the parts increases, and the visual effect is diminished. ..

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be easily assembled, can reduce the cost of parts, and can enhance the visual effect. ..

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine including a gaming board (for example, a gaming board 1) and a front door (for example, a front door 3) arranged on the front side of the gaming board.
The front door has a translucent member (for example, a transparent plate unit 7') that allows the game board to be visually recognized from the outside.
The translucent member is
A first translucent member (for example, a first transparent member 7A) arranged on the game board side and
A second translucent member (for example, a second transparent member 7B) arranged in front of the first translucent member is included.
The second translucent member is
A front portion facing the game board (for example, a front portion 7Ba) and
It has a side surface portion (for example, a side surface portion 7Bb) extending rearward from the front surface portion.
The front surface portion and the side surface portion are integrally formed.
The first translucent member is characterized by having an opening (for example, an opening 7Aa) facing the front surface portion.

According to such a configuration, a side surface portion integrally formed with the front surface portion of the second translucent member is configured as a decorative frame portion, and the side surface portion is illuminated through the opening of the first translucent member. Since the game board provided with the above can be visually recognized, the front door can be easily assembled without using a plurality of members, the cost of parts can be suppressed, and the visual effect can be enhanced.

(Appendix 4)
[Background technology]
A general gaming machine of this type is configured to use a launch handle to launch a gaming ball onto a gaming board.

For example, in a conventional gaming machine, the launch handle is composed of a case body, a rotation-operable operation part, and a cover part, and various electronic parts for detecting a stop operation and a rotation operation amount are provided in the case body. Have been proposed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-1197778).

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, when the case body is changed when the launch handle is reused as a recycled product, various electronic parts provided in the case body must be individually removed, which requires complicated work. Therefore, there was a drawback that it was inferior in recyclability.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving recyclability without requiring complicated work when reusing the launch handle as a recycled product. And.

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming board (for example, a gaming board 1) having a gaming area (for example, a gaming area 1p) on which the gaming medium can roll, and a launching means (for example, a launching device 26) capable of launching the gaming medium into the gaming area. A gaming machine provided with a firing handle (for example, a firing handle 26b) capable of controlling the firing operation of the launching means according to a player's operation.
The launch handle
With a handle case (for example, storage case 26c),
A base member (for example, a base member 26k) separate from the handle case and
A rotation operation unit (for example, handle grip 26d) that can be rotated by the player,
A rotation amount detecting means (for example, a firing volume 26 m) for detecting the rotation amount of the rotation operation unit, and
It is equipped with an operation detection means (for example, a launch stop switch 26 g) for detecting the operation of the player.
The rotation amount detecting means and the operation detecting means are arranged on the base member.
The rotation operation unit is arranged on the front side of the base member, and can rotate separately from the base member according to the rotation operation of the player.
The base member is housed in the handle case.

According to such a configuration, when the launch handle is reused as a recycled product, the base member provided with the rotation amount detecting means and the operation detecting means can be reused as it is by simply replacing the handle case. Therefore, when it is reused as a recycled product, it is possible to improve the recyclability without requiring complicated work such as removing electronic parts.

(Appendix 4-1)
[Background technology]
A general gaming machine of this type is configured to use a launch handle to launch a gaming ball onto a gaming board.

For example, in a conventional gaming machine, the launch handle is composed of a case body, a rotation-operable operation part, and a cover part, and various electronic parts for detecting a stop operation and a rotation operation amount are provided in the case body. Have been proposed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-1197778).

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, when the case body is changed when the launch handle is reused as a recycled product, various electronic parts provided in the case body must be individually removed, which requires complicated work. Therefore, there was a drawback that it was inferior in recyclability.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving recyclability without requiring complicated work when reusing the launch handle as a recycled product. And.

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming board (for example, a gaming board 1) having a gaming area (for example, a gaming area 1p) on which the gaming medium can roll, and a launching means (for example, a launching device 26) capable of launching the gaming medium into the gaming area. A gaming machine provided with a firing handle (for example, a firing handle 26b) capable of controlling the firing operation of the launching means according to a player's operation.
The launch handle
With a handle case (for example, storage case 26c),
A non-conductive base member (for example, base member 26k) that is separate from the handle case,
A rotary operation unit (for example, handle grip 26d) that has a conductive portion that can be gripped by the player and can be rotated.
A rotation amount detecting means (for example, a firing volume 26 m) for detecting the rotation amount of the rotation operation unit, and
It is equipped with an operation detection means (for example, a launch stop switch 26 g) for detecting the operation of the player.
The rotation amount detecting means and the operation detecting means are arranged on the rear side of the base member.
The rotation operation unit is arranged on the front side of the base member, and can rotate separately from the base member according to the rotation operation of the player.
The base member is housed in the handle case.

According to such a configuration, when the launch handle is reused as a recycled product, the base member in which the rotation amount detecting means and the operation detecting means are arranged on the rear side is reused as it is by simply replacing the handle case. Therefore, it is possible to improve recyclability without requiring complicated work such as removal of electronic parts when reusing as a recycled product. Further, since the rotation amount detecting means and the operation detecting means are arranged on the rear side of the base member, it is possible to secure a large creepage distance to the conductive portion of the rotation operating portion arranged on the front side of the base member. , The malfunction of the rotation amount detecting means and the operation detecting means can be effectively prevented.

(Appendix 4-2)
[Background technology]
A general gaming machine of this type is configured to use a launch handle to launch a gaming ball onto a gaming board.

For example, in a conventional gaming machine, the launch handle is composed of a case body, a rotation-operable operation part, and a cover part, and various electronic parts for detecting a stop operation and a rotation operation amount are provided in the case body. Have been proposed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-1197778).

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, when the case body is changed when the launch handle is reused as a recycled product, various electronic parts provided in the case body must be individually removed, which requires complicated work. Therefore, there was a drawback that it was inferior in recyclability.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving recyclability without requiring complicated work when reusing the launch handle as a recycled product. And.

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming board (for example, a gaming board 1) having a gaming area (for example, a gaming area 1p) on which the gaming medium can roll, and a launching means (for example, a launching device 26) capable of launching the gaming medium into the gaming area. A gaming machine provided with a firing handle (for example, a firing handle 26b) capable of controlling the firing operation of the launching means according to a player's operation.
The launch handle
With a handle case (for example, storage case 26c),
A base member (for example, a base member 26k) separate from the handle case and
A rotation operation unit (for example, handle grip 26d) that can be rotated by the player,
A rotation amount detecting means (for example, a firing volume 26 m) for detecting the rotation amount of the rotation operation unit, and
It is equipped with an operation detection means (for example, a launch stop switch 26 g) for detecting the operation of the player.
The rotation amount detecting means and the operation detecting means are arranged on the base member.
A penetration region (for example, a penetration portion 26da) penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the rotation operation portion.
The rotation operation unit is arranged on the front side of the base member, and can rotate separately from the base member according to the rotation operation of the player.
The base member is housed in the handle case.
A decorative cover (for example, a handle cap 26h) that can be fixed to the handle case via the penetration region is further provided on the front side of the rotation operation unit.

According to such a configuration, when the launch handle is reused as a recycled product, the base member provided with the rotation amount detecting means and the operation detecting means is reused as it is by simply replacing the handle case and the decorative cover. Therefore, it is possible to improve recyclability without requiring complicated work such as removal of electronic parts when reusing as a recycled product.

(Appendix 5-1)
[Background technology]
In this type of general gaming machine, various effects are performed as the game progresses. For example, an image effect using a liquid crystal display device, a light effect using an LED or the like, a sound using a speaker or the like is used. It is configured to perform various effects such as effects or effects by physical behavior using a movable device.

For example, as a conventional game machine, a bass reflex type speaker unit is provided, the posture of the speaker can be variably controlled, and when the speaker is in a predetermined posture, a small hole (through hole) provided in the speaker unit is used. It has been proposed that the wind flows toward the handle device to produce an effect of feeling the wind together with the sound (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-171610).

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, since it is necessary to rotate the entire speaker in order to change the posture of the speaker itself, the entire speaker unit tends to be large by providing a rotatable space, and a sufficient air volume is obtained. Therefore, there was a problem that the speaker became large.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of downsizing and simplifying a speaker unit for feeling sound and wind.

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
An operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, a launch handle 26b),
A speaker unit (for example, a speaker unit 10) in which an opening (for example, an opening 10 ec) is provided in an enclosure (for example, an enclosure 10e) of a speaker (for example, a speaker 10c).
A first direction (for example, a left-right direction) for guiding the air flow flowing out from the opening due to the operation of the speaker toward the operating means and a second direction (for example, a downward direction) for guiding the air flow to a direction other than the operating means. ) Is provided with an air flow direction switching means (for example, a blower mechanism 110).
The air flow direction switching means has a first state (for example, a horizontal posture) capable of linearly guiding an air flow from the opening in the first direction, and the first state in which the air flow from the opening is bent. It is characterized by having a variable flap (for example, a variable flap 130) that can be changed to a second state (for example, an inclined posture) that can be guided in two directions.

According to such a configuration, when the air flow flowing out from the opening of the enclosure as the sound is output from the speaker is linearly guided in the first direction by the first state of the variable flap, the operating means On the other hand, if it is bent by the second state of the variable flap and guided in the second direction, it will not be guided toward the operating means, so there is no resistance to the operating means and the air has a sufficient amount of air. The flow can be guided, and the speaker unit can be miniaturized and simplified.

(Appendix 5-2)
[Background technology]
In this type of general gaming machine, various effects are performed as the game progresses. For example, an image effect using a liquid crystal display device, a light effect using an LED or the like, a sound using a speaker or the like is used. It is configured to perform various effects such as effects or effects by physical behavior using a movable device.

For example, as a conventional game machine, a bass reflex type speaker unit is provided, the posture of the speaker can be variably controlled, and when the speaker is in a predetermined posture, a small hole (through hole) provided in the speaker unit is used. It has been proposed that the wind flows toward the handle device to produce an effect of feeling the wind together with the sound (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-171610).

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, since it is necessary to rotate the entire speaker in order to change the posture of the speaker itself, the entire speaker unit tends to be large by providing a rotatable space, and a sufficient air volume is obtained. Therefore, there was a problem that the speaker became large.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of downsizing and simplifying a speaker unit for feeling sound and wind.

[Means to solve problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
An operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, a launch handle 26b),
A speaker unit (for example, a speaker unit 10) in which an opening (for example, an opening 10 ec) is provided in an enclosure (for example, an enclosure 10e) of a speaker (for example, a speaker 10c).
A first direction (for example, a left-right direction) for guiding the air flow flowing out from the opening due to the operation of the speaker toward the operating means and a second direction (for example, a downward direction) for guiding the air flow to a direction other than the operating means. ) Is provided with an air flow direction switching means (for example, a blower mechanism 110).
The air flow direction switching means has a first state (for example, a horizontal posture) capable of linearly guiding an air flow from the opening in the first direction, and the first state in which the air flow from the opening is bent. It has a variable flap (eg, variable flap 130) that can be varied into a second state (eg, tilted posture) that can guide in two directions.
In the air flow direction switching means, a cushioning member (for example, a cushioning member) that can be brought into close contact with a contact surface facing the end of the variable flap (for example, near the upper edge of the opening 110b in the inner portion of the cover member 110B). 132) is provided.

According to such a configuration, when the air flow flowing out from the opening of the enclosure as the sound is output from the speaker is linearly guided in the first direction by the first state of the variable flap, the operating means On the other hand, if it is bent by the second state of the variable flap and guided in the second direction, it is not guided toward the operating means, so that it is between the end of the variable flap and the facing contact surface. The air flow can be prevented from leaking by the cushioning member, and the air flow can be guided to the operating means with a sufficient amount of air without resistance, but when the air flow is guided to a direction other than the operating means. The wind can be prevented from leaking, and the speaker unit can be miniaturized and simplified.

3 Front door 7'Transparent plate unit 7A 1st transparent member 7Aa Opening 7B 2nd transparent member 7Ba Front part 7Bb Side part 26b Launch handle 26c Storage case 26d Handle grip 26e Launch stop button 26g Launch stop switch 26h Handle cap 26i Handle shaft 26j Spring member 26m Launch volume 26p Touch sensor 28 Main control board 32 Relay board 33 Sub control board 33a Sub control board accommodation member 34 Board unit 110 Blower mechanism 120 1st link member 121 2nd link member 130 Variable flap 131 Rotating shaft 132 Buffer Member 340 Base member 340A Sealing and fixing part 340B, 340C Bearing part 2800 Board case 2810 Upper member 2813 Sealing part 2814 Peripheral part 2814A, 2814B Engaging claw 2814Ba Base end part 2814Bb Bending part 2814Bc Tip part 2814Bd Notch 28 Member 2824A Engagement hole 2825 Shaft part 2823 Sealing fixing part 2830 Cover member 3410 Sealing member

Claims (1)

Multiple operating means that can be operated by the player,
A production means that can perform production and
An operation effect determining means capable of determining whether or not to cause the effect means to execute an operation effect related to the generation of a special game advantageous to the player by using any of the plurality of operation means.
The plurality of operating means
A first operating means provided at the first position and capable of accepting operations related to the operation effect,
A second operating means provided at a second position different from the first position and capable of receiving an operation related to the operation effect.
A third operating means, which is provided at the first position and a third position different from the second position and can accept an operation related to a predetermined display not related to the occurrence of the special game, is included.
The shape of the operation surface operated by the player in the second operating means and the shape of the operating surface operated by the player in the third operating means are different.
The periphery of the operation surface operated by the player in the second operating means and the periphery of the operating surface operated by the player in the third operating means are covered with a common cover member.
The first operating means and the second operating means can be operated according to the determination result by the operation effect determining means.
The first operating means is provided in the first operating unit.
The second operating means and the third operating means are provided in the second operating unit.
The operation effect determining means determines to execute the operation effect using the first operation means with a relatively higher probability than the operation effect using the second operation means. Machine.

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