JP2021104258A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for enhancing a player's interest.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a main control board 50 on which an integrated main ROM 502 for controlling a game, a performance display monitor 600, and another board component 595 are mounted; a main board case 200 for housing the main control board 50; and a marked seal 1560 to which a watermark is marked. The marked seal 1560 includes: a light transmission part 1574 having high translucency; and plural non-light transmission parts 1570, 1572, 1573 having low translucency. The marked seal 1560 is stuck to a position not overlapping with the integrated main ROM 502 and an information display part 1573 on the main board case 200, allows other board components to be visible via the light transmission parts 1574 among plural non-light transmission parts and the main board case, allows the integrated main ROM 502 to be visible via the main board case 200, and allows the information display part 1573 to be visible via the main board case 200.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 63

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a substrate case for accommodating a control substrate.

Conventionally, a board case for accommodating a control board of a gaming machine is configured by combining two case members. The control board is stored in a storage space formed by combining the control board storage portions of these case members (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2010-167124

However, in the conventional gaming machine, for example, there is a possibility that fraudulent acts against the control board or the substrate case are performed, which may reduce the interest of the player.
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that enhances the interest of a player.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and is a substrate on which a main control unit for controlling a game and an information display unit for displaying game information are mounted, and a substrate for accommodating the substrate. A seal having a case, a translucent portion having high translucency, and an entry field in which an administrator can enter is provided, and the seal comprises the main control unit and the information display on the substrate case. The gaming machine is characterized in that the main control unit is visible through the substrate case and the information display unit is visible through the substrate case, which is attached at a position not overlapping the unit.

Since it is configured as described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

It is a front view which showed an example of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a perspective view which showed an example of the back surface side of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a block diagram which showed the structure of the game control device provided in the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a rear view which shows the state which each unit was assembled to the base frame body. It is a partially disassembled perspective view of FIG. It is explanatory drawing of various random numbers acquired in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the initial setting process of a main control board. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the timer interrupt process executed by the CPU of the main control board. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the start port SW processing executed by the CPU of the main control board. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the gate detection SW processing executed by the CPU of a control board. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the special symbol processing executed by the CPU of the main control board. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the customer waiting setting process executed by the CPU of the main control board. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the special game determination processing executed by the CPU of the main control board. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the variation pattern selection process executed by the CPU of a main control board. It is a figure which showed an example of the fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the stopped processing executed by the CPU of the main control board. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the auxiliary symbol processing executed by the CPU of the main control board. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the big prize opening processing executed by the CPU of the main control board. It is a figure which showed the setting example of the number of rounds / operation pattern. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the game state setting process executed by the CPU of the main control board. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the 2nd start opening opening processing executed by the CPU of the main control board. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the timer interrupt process executed by the CPU of the effect control board. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the command reception process executed by the CPU of the effect control board. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the effect selection process executed by the CPU of the effect control board. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the processing during the end of a variable effect executed by the CPU of an effect control board. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the hit effect selection process executed by the CPU of the effect control board. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the ending effect selection process executed by the CPU of the effect control board. It is a figure explaining the main board protection case which concerns on an example of this embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view of the main board protection case including a pedestal. It is a side view which shows the mode when the main board protection case is attached to a pedestal. It is a figure explaining the main board protection case which concerns on other example of this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the main board protection case of FIG. 32. It is a figure explaining the state which removed the main board protection case of FIG. 32 from a pedestal. It is a figure which shows the modification of the position display part provided in the main board case. It is a figure which shows the modification of the position display part provided in the main board case. It is a figure which shows the modification of the position display part provided in the main board case. It is a figure which shows the modification which forms the identification display on the main board case. It is a figure which shows the modification which forms the identification display on the main board case. It is a figure which shows the modification of the main board case. It is the figure which looked at the seal part and the main ROM from the rear diagonally above. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of a main control board. It is a figure which showed the structure of the printed circuit board used for the main control board. It is a figure which shows the main board case which accommodates the main control board shown in FIGS. 42 and 43. It is an exploded perspective view of the main board case including the pedestal of the main board case of FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the procedure of assembling the cutting member, the opening prohibition seal, and the cap with respect to the sealing base part centering on the protruding piece of the upper case piece. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a state immediately before assembling the cutting member, the opening prohibition seal, and the cap to the sealing base portion 310. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the opening prohibition seal is adhered to the sealing base part. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the cap is attached to the opening prohibition seal. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the cap is detached and the opening prohibition seal is broken. It is a surface view of an example of an opening prohibition seal, and a partially enlarged view. It is a figure which shows the component layout of the payout control board in this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the structure of the payout control board protection case. It is an exploded perspective view of the payout control board case. It is an exploded perspective view of the payout control board case. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of an image control board. It is a figure which showed the structure of the printed circuit board used for the image control board. It is a figure which showed the part of the printed wiring board used for the image control board in an enlarged manner. It is a front view explaining the structure of the effect control board protection case. It is an exploded perspective view of the production control board case. It is an exploded perspective view of the production control board case. It is a figure for demonstrating another structure of the main control board which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the main board case of this embodiment when the main control board explained with FIG. 62 is housed. It is an exploded perspective view including the pedestal of the main board case shown in FIG. 62. It is a figure explaining still another structure of the main control board which concerns on this embodiment. It is a front view of the main board case of this embodiment when the main control board described in FIG. 65 is housed. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view including a pedestal of the main board case shown in FIG. 66. It is a figure which shows the display transition of an image display device and a performance display part at the time of clearing RWM. It is a figure which shows the display transition of the image display device and the performance display part at the time of setting change in the case where a gaming machine is provided with a performance display part which also serves as a setting display part. It is a figure which shows the display transition of an image display device, a performance display part, and a setting display part at the time of setting change in the case where a gaming machine separately provides a performance display part and a setting display part. It is a figure which shows the display transition of an image display device and a performance display part at the time of setting confirmation when a gaming machine includes a performance display part which also serves as a setting display part. It is a figure which shows the display transition of an image display device, a performance display part, and a setting display part at the time of setting confirmation when a gaming machine has a performance display part and a setting display part separately.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings.
<Basic configuration of gaming machines>
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the back surface side of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram which showed the structure of the game control device provided in the game machine.

In the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, an inner frame (opening / closing frame) 3 is openably and closably attached to an outer frame 2 attached to an island structure of a game hall, and a glass frame 4 is openably and closably attached to the inner frame 3. Has been done.
A window 4a is formed in the glass frame 4, and a transparent plate (glass plate) 4b is attached to the window 4a. A game board 10 having a board surface on which the game ball is launched is mounted on the inner frame 3, and a game area 10a in which the game ball can roll and flow down is provided between the board surface of the game board 10 and the transparent plate on the front side thereof. It is formed. The transparent plate 4b is, for example, a glass plate, and is detachably fixed to the glass frame 4.

The glass frame 4 is connected to the outer frame 2 via the hinge mechanism portion 5 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the game machine), and the other end side in the left-right direction with the hinge mechanism portion 5 as a fulcrum. (For example, the right side facing the game machine) can be rotated in the direction of opening from the outer frame 2. The glass frame 4 covers the game board 10 together with the transparent plate, and rotates like a door with the hinge mechanism portion 5 as a fulcrum, so that the inner portion of the outer frame 2 including the game board 10 can be opened. On the other end side of the glass frame 4, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 4 to the outer frame 2 is provided. The lock mechanism can be unlocked with a special key. Further, the glass frame 4 is provided with an openness detection switch 105 for detecting whether or not the glass frame 4 is open from the outer frame 2.

A plate unit 7 having storage plates 6 (upper plate 6a and lower plate 6b) for storing game balls is provided in the lower part of the glass frame 4 (lower portion of the window 4a), and the plate unit 7 is provided with a player. An effect button 8 (FIG. 1) that can be pressed, a cross key 40 that allows the player to perform various selection operations, and a discharge button 9 that discharges the game ball stored in the lower plate 6b to the outside of the game machine. Is equipped.
The effect button 8 is effective only when, for example, a message for operating the effect button 8 is displayed on the image display device 31 described later. The effect button 8 is provided with an effect button detection switch 8a (see FIG. 3), and when the effect button detection switch 8a detects an operation of the player, a further effect is executed in response to this operation.
Further, the cross key 40 is provided with a cross key detection switch (up key detection switch, down key detection switch, left key detection switch, right key detection switch).

An operation handle 11 is provided on the lower right side of the glass frame 4. When the player touches the operation handle 11, the touch sensor 11a (see FIG. 3) in the operation handle 11 detects that the player touches the operation handle 11 and transmits a touch signal to the launch control board 75. .. When the launch control board 75 receives the touch signal from the touch sensor 11a, the launch control board 75 permits the firing solenoid 12a to be energized. Then, the knob of the lum 11b rotates by changing the rotation angle of the operation handle 11. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 11b is applied to the firing solenoid 12a provided in the game ball launching mechanism. Then, when a voltage is applied to the launching solenoid 12a, the launching solenoid 12a operates according to the applied voltage, and the game ball moves to the game area of the game board 10 with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 11. It is fired to 10a.

An outer rail R1 and an inner rail R2 are provided around the game area 10a on the game board 10. The outer rail R1 and the inner rail R2 guide the game ball launched from the game ball launch mechanism to the upper part of the game area 10a when the operation handle 11 is operated. The game ball guided to the upper part of the game area 10a falls in the game area 10a. At this time, the game ball will fall unpredictably due to the plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 10a.
A center member 12 is arranged substantially in the center of the game board 10. The center member 12 is provided with an image display device 31 composed of a liquid crystal display device or the like, and a production accessory device 32 imitating a “sword”.

Further, a first starting port 13 into which a game ball can enter is provided in the game area 10a on the lower center side of the center member 12. A second starting port 14 is provided below the first starting port 13. The second starting port 14 has an opening / closing door 14b, and is movably controlled in a first mode in which the opening / closing door 14b is maintained in the closed state and a second mode in which the opening / closing door 14b is in the open state. .. Therefore, when the second starting port 14 is in the first aspect, there is no chance of winning a game ball, and when it is in the second aspect, the chance of winning a game ball is increased.
In the present embodiment, when the second starting port 14 is controlled in the first aspect, the game ball is prevented from entering the second starting port 14. However, if there is less chance of the game ball entering the ball when it is controlled in the first aspect than when it is controlled in the second aspect, the second aspect is controlled when it is controlled in the first aspect. A game ball may enter the starting port 14. That is, the first aspect includes a state in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 14.

The first start port 13 and the second start port 14 are provided with a first start port detection switch 13a (see FIG. 3) and a second start port detection switch 14a, respectively, for detecting the entry of a game ball. When these detection switches detect the entry of a game ball, a lottery for acquiring the right to execute the jackpot game described later (hereinafter referred to as "big hit lottery") is performed. Further, when the first start port detection switch 13a and the second start port detection switch 14a detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a gaming ball enters the first starting opening 13 and the second starting opening 14, for example, three gaming balls are paid out. It is not always necessary to pay out when entering the ball. Further, the number of payouts may be different for each start port, for example, the number of payouts of the first start port 13 may be three and the number of payouts of the second start port 14 may be one.

Gates 15 through which game balls can pass are provided in the game areas 10a on both sides of the center member 12. The gate 15 is provided with a gate detection switch 15a (see FIG. 3) that detects the passage of the game ball, and when the gate detection switch 15a detects the passage of the game ball, a lottery of ordinary symbols described later is performed. ..
Further, in the game area 10a on the right side of the center member 12, a first large winning opening 16 and a second large winning opening 17 into which a game ball can enter are provided. For this reason, the operation handle 11 is largely rotated so that the game ball is not won in the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 unless the game ball is launched with a strong force.

The first large winning opening 16 is normally maintained in a closed state by the opening / closing door 16b, making it impossible for a game ball to enter. On the other hand, when the jackpot game described later is started, the opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the opening / closing door 16b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball into the first big winning opening 16, and the game ball becomes the first. It is possible to enter the 1st big winning opening 16. The first prize opening 16a is provided with a first prize opening detection switch 16a, and when the first prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a preset prize ball (for example, 15) is provided. (Individual game balls) will be paid out.

The second large winning opening 17 is normally maintained in a closed state by a movable piece 17b, making it impossible for a game ball to enter. On the other hand, when the jackpot game described later is started, the movable piece 17b is activated and released, and the movable piece 17b functions as a guide path for guiding the game ball into the second big winning opening 17. The game ball can enter the second large winning opening 17. A second prize opening detection switch 17a is provided in the second prize opening 17, and when the second prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a preset prize ball (for example, 15) is provided. (Individual game balls) will be paid out.
Further, a plurality of general winning openings 18 are provided in the game area 10a. When a game ball wins in each of these general prize openings 18, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.

At the bottom of the game area 10a, a game ball that has not entered any of the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 13, the second starting opening 14, the first major winning opening 16, and the second major winning opening 17. An out port 19 is provided for discharging the water.
The image display device 31 displays an image during standby when the game is not being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. In particular, when the game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, the effect symbol 35 that notifies the player of the lottery result is displayed in a variable manner.
The effect symbol 35 is, for example, three symbols (numbers) of the first symbol (left symbol), the second symbol (right symbol), and the third symbol (center symbol) that are scrolled and displayed, and the corresponding symbol 35 is displayed after a lapse of a predetermined time. It stops scrolling and displays a specific pattern (number) in an array.

As a result, while scrolling the symbols, the player is given the impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the lottery result is notified to the player by the symbols displayed when the scrolling is stopped. By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variable display of the effect symbol 35, the player is given a high expectation that he may win a big hit.
Further, although not shown, the image display device 31 displays a fourth symbol in addition to the effect symbol 35. The fourth symbol is a symbol showing a fluctuating state of the effect symbol 35 used for notifying the lottery result by the jackpot lottery process.
The fourth symbol does not necessarily have to be displayed on the image display device 31, and a fourth symbol display lamp may be separately provided for display.

A pair of left and right lighting devices 33 for directing are mounted on the upper part of the glass frame 4. Each of the effect lighting devices 33 is provided with a plurality of lights, and various effects are performed while changing the irradiation direction and emission color of the light of each light.
Further, the effect lighting device 33 is provided with a plurality of lights, and various effects are performed while changing the irradiation direction and emission color of the light of each light.
Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an audio output device 34 (see FIG. 3) composed of speakers, and in addition to the above-mentioned effect devices, BGM (background music), SE (sound effect) etc. are output, and the production by sound is also performed.

Below the left side of the game area 10a are a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold display 23, and a second special symbol hold display 24. , Ordinary symbol hold display 25, round count display 26, and other display areas are provided.
The first special symbol display device 20 notifies the result of a big hit lottery performed when a game ball enters the first starting port 13, and is composed of a plurality of LEDs. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is played by displaying the special symbol (lighting mode) corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 20. I try to notify the person. The special symbol displayed in this way is not displayed immediately, but is stopped and displayed after being displayed (blinking) for a predetermined time.
More specifically, when a game ball enters the first starting port 13, a jackpot lottery is performed, but the result of this jackpot lottery is not immediately notified to the player, and a predetermined time is set. The player will be notified when the lapse has passed. Then, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying the result of a lottery of big hits performed when a game ball enters the second starting port 14, and the display mode thereof is the above-mentioned first special symbol. It is the same as the display mode of the special symbol in the display device 20.
The ordinary symbol display device 22 is for notifying the result of a lottery of ordinary symbols performed when the game ball passes through the gate 15. As will be described in detail later, when a predetermined hit is won by the lottery of the ordinary symbols, the ordinary symbol display device 22 lights up, and then the second starting port 14 is controlled in the second mode for a predetermined time. As for this normal symbol, the lottery result is not immediately notified when the game ball passes through the gate 15, and the normal symbol is displayed in a fluctuating manner, such as blinking the normal symbol display device 22 until a predetermined time elapses. I try to do it.
Further, when the game ball enters the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14 and the big hit lottery cannot be performed immediately, such as during the variable display of the special symbol or during the special game described later, certain conditions are met. The right to the jackpot lottery is reserved. More specifically, the right of the jackpot lottery in which the game ball enters the first starting port 13 and is reserved is reserved as the first hold, and the game ball enters and is reserved in the second starting port 14. The right to the jackpot lottery is reserved as a second hold.

For each of these reservations, the upper limit reserved number is set to 4, and the reserved number is displayed on the first special symbol reservation indicator 23 and the second special symbol reservation indicator 24, respectively.
The maximum number of reserved symbols is also set to 4, and the number of reserved symbols is the same as that of the first special symbol reservation indicator 23 and the second special symbol reservation indicator 24. It is displayed on the vessel 25.
The round number display 26 is for notifying the number of rounds of the round game performed during the special game described later.

As shown in FIG. 3, on the back surface of the gaming machine 1, the main control board 50, the effect control board 55, the payout control board 60, the lamp control board 65, the image control board 70, the launch control board 75, the power supply board 80, and the game An information output terminal board 27 and the like are provided. Further, the power supply board 80 is provided with a power plug 81 for supplying power to the gaming machine and a power switch (not shown).
The image control board 70 is provided with a volume changeover switch 36 for switching the volume of the sound output from the sound output device 34.

A game control device for controlling the progress of the game in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 3, the main control board 50 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 50 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer composed of a main CPU 50a, a main ROM 50b, and a main RAM 50c, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for main control.
Based on the input signal from each detection switch, the main CPU 50a reads the program stored in the main ROM 50b and performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device and display, or depending on the result of the arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards. The main RAM 50c functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 50a.

On the input side of the main control board 50, a first start port detection switch 13a, a second start port detection switch 14a, a gate detection switch 15a, a first special winning opening detection switch 16a, a second special winning opening detection switch 17a, The general winning opening detection switch 18a is connected so that the detection signal of the game ball is input to the main control board 50.
Further, on the output side of the main control board 50, there is a start port opening / closing solenoid 14c that opens / closes the opening / closing door 14b of the second starting port 14, and a first winning opening that opens / closes the opening / closing door 16b of the first winning opening 16. The opening / closing solenoid 16c and the second special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c for opening / closing the movable piece 17b of the second winning opening 17 are connected.
Further, on the output side of the main control board 50, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold display 23, and a second special symbol hold display are displayed. 24, a normal symbol hold display 25, and a round count display 26 are connected to output various signals via an output port.
Further, the main control board 50 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing the gaming machine in a hall computer or the like of a gaming store to the gaming information output terminal board 27.

The main ROM 50b of the main control board 50 stores a program for game control, which will be described later, data necessary for various games, and a table.
Further, the main RAM 50c of the main control board 50 has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, the main RAM 50c includes a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and a determination storage area. , 1st special symbol storage area, 2nd special symbol storage area, high probability game count (X) storage area, time saving game count (J) storage area, round game count (R) storage area, open count (K) storage area , 1st prize-winning number of balls (C1) storage area, 2nd prize-winning number of balls (C2) storage area, game state storage area, game state buffer, stop symbol data storage area, transmission data storage area for production Etc. are provided. The game state storage area includes a time-saving game flag storage area, a high-probability game flag storage area, a special figure special electric processing data storage area, and a normal figure general electric processing data storage area. The above-mentioned storage area is only an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

The game information output terminal board 27 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated by the main control board 50 to a hall computer or the like of a game store. The game information output terminal board 27 is connected to the main control board 50 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store.
The main control board 80 converts the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply plug 81 into a predetermined voltage and supplies the power supply voltage to each control board. Further, the main control board 80 includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and sends a power failure detection signal to the main control board 50 when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value. Output. More specifically, when the power failure detection signal reaches a high level, the main CPU 50a becomes operable, and when the power failure detection signal reaches a low level, the main CPU 50a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

The effect control board 55 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or during standby. The effect control board 55 includes a sub CPU 55a, a sub ROM 55b, and a sub RAM 55c, and is unidirectionally connected to the main control board 50 from the main control board 50 to the effect control board 55. ..
The sub CPU 55a reads and calculates the program stored in the sub ROM 55b based on the command transmitted from the main control board 50 or the input signal from the effect button detection switch 8a input via the lamp control board 65. Along with performing the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 65 or the image control board 150 based on the processing. The sub RAM 55c functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 55a.

The sub ROM 55b of the effect control board 55 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for various games, and a table.
For example, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 50, and an effect symbol pattern determination for determining a combination of the effect symbol 35 to be stopped and displayed. A table (not shown) and the like are stored in the sub ROM 55b. It should be noted that the above-mentioned table is merely a list of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment as an example, and many other tables and programs (not shown) are provided in the progress of the game. ing.

The sub-RAM 55c of the effect control board 55 has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub RAM 55c includes a command reception buffer, a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a determination storage area (0th storage area), a first hold storage area, and a second hold storage area. Etc. are provided. The above-mentioned storage area is only an example, and many other storage areas are provided.
Further, the effect control board 55 is equipped with an RTC (real-time clock) 55d that outputs the current time. The sub CPU 55a inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 55d, and executes various processes based on the current date and time.
The RTC55d is normally operated by the power supply from the gaming machine when the power is supplied to the gaming machine, and is supplied from the backup power supply mounted on the main control board 80 when the power of the gaming machine is turned off. Works by. Therefore, the RTC55d can clock the current date and time even when the power of the gaming machine is turned off. The RTC 55d may be operated by a battery provided on the effect control board 55.

The payout control board 60 controls the launch of the game ball and the payout control of the prize ball. The payout control board 60 includes a payout CPU 60a, a payout ROM 60b, and a payout RAM 60c, and is connected to the main control board 50 so as to be communicable in both directions. The payout CPU 60a reads the program stored in the payout ROM 60b and performs arithmetic processing based on the input signals from the payout ball counting switch 106 and the open detection switch 105 that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out. Based on the process, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 50.

Further, a payout motor 107 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to a player from a storage portion of the game balls is connected to the output side of the payout control board 60. The payout CPU 60a reads a predetermined program from the payout ROM 60b and performs arithmetic processing based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 50, and controls the payout motor 107 of the prize ball payout device to perform a predetermined prize. Pay out the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM 60c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the payout CPU 60a.
Further, it is confirmed whether a game ball lending device (card unit) (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 60, and if the game ball lending device (card unit) is connected, the launch control board 75 is used to launch the game ball. Send launch control data that allows it.
Further, a dish full tank detection switch 51 and a ball jam detection switch 52 are connected to the payout control board 60.

When the launch control board 75 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 60, the launch control board 75 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 11a and the input signal from the firing volume 11b are read out, the firing solenoid 12a and the ball feed solenoid 12b are energized and controlled to fire the game ball.
The firing solenoid 12a is composed of a rotary solenoid. A launching member (not shown) is directly connected to the launching solenoid 12a, and the launching member is rotated by the rotation of the launching solenoid 12a.
Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 12a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output cycle of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 75. As a result, the number of firing game balls in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one is fired for each rotation of the firing solenoid. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.
The ball feed solenoid 12b is composed of a straight-moving solenoid, and feeds the game balls on the upper plate 6a (see FIG. 1) one by one toward the launching member directly connected to the launch solenoid 12a.

The lamp control board 65 is connected to the effect control board 55 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and an effect button detection switch 8a provided on the effect button 8 is connected to the input side thereof. When the detection signal is input from 8a, it is output to the effect control board 55.
Further, the lamp control board 65 is connected to the effect accessory device 32 and the effect lighting device 33 provided on the game board 10, and the lamp control board 65 is connected to the data transmitted from the effect control board 55. Based on this, the lighting of the effect lighting device 33 is controlled, and the drive control of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction is performed. In addition, the drive sources such as the solenoid and the motor that operate the effect accessory device 32 are energized and controlled. In the present embodiment, since the effect button 8 is configured to protrude, the effect accessory device 32 includes the effect button 8.
Further, the panel lamp 100 and the frame lamp 101 described above are connected to the lamp control board 65.
The image control board 150 is connected to the effect control board 55 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the image display device 31 and the audio output device 34 are connected to the output side thereof.

The main control board 50 will be further described.
A performance display monitor 600, a setting display monitor 650, a setting key switch 660, a setting switch 670, and an RWM clear switch 680 are further connected to the main control board 50.
Although these details will be described later, the performance display monitor 600 displays the performance of the gaming machine, that is, the base value.
The base value is a numerical value indicating how much the payout is in the normal state (low probability time reduction no time) excluding special states such as big hit, probability variation game state, and time reduction game state, for example, low probability time reduction. If there are 50 prize balls when the player launches 100 game balls at no time, the base is 50.
The value obtained by calculating the base value of the low probability time reduction timeless is displayed on the performance display monitor 600 for each predetermined number of launches (usually 60,000 pieces) in all the game states including the jackpot, the probability variation game state, and the time reduction game state.
In addition, in a gaming machine having a setting function, the probability of winning a jackpot can be changed by changing the setting.
The set value may be displayed on the setting display monitor 650 provided separately from the performance display monitor 600, or the performance display monitor 600 may also serve as the setting display monitor 650 to display the set value. In that case, it is not necessary to separately provide the setting display monitor 650.
Instead of providing the setting switch 670 for changing the setting of the gaming machine, the RWM clear switch 680 may be used instead.

Details will be described later, but an operation of changing and confirming the settings of the gaming machine using the performance display monitor 600 will be described.
When the door of the gaming machine 1 is opened (the glass frame 4 is opened from the outer frame 2), the setting key switch 660 is turned on, and the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 680 is pressed, the performance display monitor 600 is displayed at the present time. The settings are displayed and the settings can be switched.
The setting is, for example, 6 steps from "1" to "6", and each time the RWM clear switch 680 is operated, the set value is added and displayed on the performance display monitor 600, and after "6", "6" is followed by ". Return to "1".
After selecting the setting, when the setting key switch 660 is turned off, the setting displayed on the performance display monitor 600 is confirmed, and a dot is displayed on the performance display monitor 600 together with the set value display.

The display of the setting is switched to the performance display at regular intervals, and the game is ready for play. In addition, the RWM of the main control board is cleared.
During the setting switching, notification is performed by the effect display and the sound effect.
Further, when the door of the gaming machine 1 is opened and the power is turned on with the setting key switch 660 turned on, the current setting is displayed and a dot is displayed on the performance display monitor 600, and the setting can be confirmed. Become.
While the setting is being confirmed, notification is given by the effect display and sound effect.

Next, the effect button 8 is incorporated in the central portion of the plate unit 7.
The effect button 8 is configured to be able to advance and retreat over a normal operation position (not shown), a pressing position retracted below the normal operation position, and a protruding operation position protruding upward from the normal operation position. .. Further, the effect button 8 is configured so that the pressing operation can be performed from an arbitrary position including the normal operation position and the protruding operation position to the pressing position.
In this specification, the detailed structure of the effect button 8 is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-116168, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

<Structure on the back of the game board>
Next, the configuration on the back side of the game board will be described.
FIG. 4 is a rear view showing a state in which each unit is assembled to the base frame body, and FIG. 5 is a partially exploded perspective view of FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 2, 4, 5, and the like, a base frame body (liquid crystal base frame) 130 having an opening penetrating in the front-rear direction is assembled to the back surface (rear surface) of the game board 10. An image display unit (image display device 31 and image display cover 165) 160 is assembled on the back side (rear surface side) of the frame so as to close the opening. A lamp relay board 166 is attached to the back surface (rear surface) of the image display cover (liquid crystal cover) 165, and a substrate protection containing a main control board is provided in the lower back surface of the image display cover 165 below the lamp relay board 166. The case (board case) 200 is attached.
The base frame (liquid crystal base) 130 is a substantially quadrangular annular body having an opening penetrating in the front-rear direction, and the front surface 131 of the ring is attached to and fixed to the back surface of the game board 10. There is a space on the back of the base frame for arranging various circuit boards and parts.
An effect control board 55 is arranged on the back side of the image display unit (liquid crystal unit) 160 fixed to the back side of the base frame body 130. The image display unit 160 is slidable from the side (horizontal direction), vertical direction, or diagonal direction of the base frame with respect to the gap (storage space) for storing the image display unit provided in front of the effect control board. It is configured so that it can be attached to.
Various circuit boards arranged on the back surface of the base frame are covered with the lid member 170 (FIGS. 4 and 5).

As shown in FIG. 4, at least the RWM clear switch 680 and the setting key switch 660 included in the main control board 50 are exposed on the back side of the board case 200.
Further, the performance display monitor 600 and the setting display monitor 650 included in the main control board 50 can be visually recognized through the transparent board case 200.
The staff of the game store opens the door of the game machine and operates the RWM clear switch 680 and the setting key switch 660 while visually observing the performance display monitor 600 and the setting display monitor 650 on the back of the game machine to clear the RWM. You can change settings, check game performance, and perform other operations.

The RWM clear switch 680 on the main control board 50 is not directly exposed, and the operation member 685 that can be operated by the staff of the amusement shop or the like can be operated from the opening provided at the position corresponding to the RWM clear switch 680 in the board case 200. It is protruding.
When a staff member or the like presses the operation member 685, the pressed operation member 685 presses the RWM clear switch 680. As a result, the RWM clear switch 680 is operated.

The setting key switch 660 is provided with a keyhole for inserting a key in the end surface of a tubular member protruding from the main control board 50.
Then, the end face of the setting key switch 660 provided with the keyhole is exposed from the opening provided in the substrate case 200.
Amusement shop staff and the like can perform operations by inserting a key into the keyhole of the setting key switch 660.

<Main control board>
Next, various operations executed by the main control board 50, which is the main control board of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, will be described.
6A and 6B are explanatory diagrams of various random numbers acquired on the main control board 50 of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 6A is a random number for special symbol determination, FIG. 6B is a random number for jackpot symbol determination, and FIG. 6C is a reach determination. Random numbers for use, (d) are diagrams showing examples of random numbers for determining auxiliary symbols, respectively.
In the main control board 50, a special symbol is determined by the special symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 6A and the jackpot symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 6B. Further, the auxiliary symbol is determined by the random number for determining the auxiliary symbol shown in FIG. 6 (d).

As the special symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 6A, one random number value is acquired from, for example, random numbers from "0" to "60,000" at the time of winning the starting opening.
As described above, the gaming machine of the present embodiment can change the probability of winning a big hit (determined as a big hit) by making settings using the setting key switch 660, the setting switch 670, and the like.
It should be noted that the pachinko machine 1 may not be provided with the setting key switch 660, the setting switch 670, and the like described above, and it may not be possible to change the probability of winning the jackpot.
Even if the gaming machine includes a setting key switch 660 and a setting switch 670, the prepared setting is only "1", and it may be virtually impossible to change the probability of winning a jackpot.

A random number for determining a special symbol when the setting can be changed will be described.
When the setting is "1", in the low probability gaming state (normal gaming state), the jackpot ratio is set to 1/300, and when the acquired special symbol judgment random number value is "100" to "299", the jackpot is hit. Is determined.
On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, the jackpot ratio is set to 1/60, and when the acquired special symbol determination random number value is "100" to "1099", it is determined to be a jackpot. Further, in the special symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 6A, a small hit lottery, which is a kind of loss, is also performed. Here, the small hit ratio is set to 1/300, and when the acquired special symbol determination random value is "2000" to "2199", it is determined to be a small hit. In cases other than these cases, it is determined to be a loss.

When the setting is "2", in the low probability gaming state (normal gaming state), the jackpot ratio is set to 1/295, and when the acquired special symbol determination random number value is "100" to "302", the jackpot is hit. Is determined.
On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, the jackpot ratio is set to 1/59, and when the acquired special symbol determination random number value is "100" to "1114", it is determined to be a jackpot. The small hit ratio is set to 1/300, and when the acquired special symbol determination random number value is "2000" to "2199", it is determined to be a small hit. In cases other than these cases, it is determined to be a loss.

When the setting is "3", in the low probability gaming state (normal gaming state), the jackpot ratio is set to 1/290, and when the acquired special symbol determination random number value is "100" to "306", the jackpot is hit. Is determined.
On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, the jackpot ratio is set to 1/58, and when the acquired special symbol determination random number value is "100" to "1134", it is determined to be a jackpot. Further, the small hit ratio is set to 1/300, and when the acquired special symbol determination random value is "2000" to "2199", it is determined to be a small hit. In cases other than these cases, it is determined to be a loss.

When the setting is "4", in the low probability gaming state (normal gaming state), the jackpot ratio is set to 1/285, and when the acquired special symbol judgment random number value is "100" to "309", the jackpot is hit. Is determined.
On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, the jackpot ratio is set to 1/57, and when the acquired special symbol determination random number value is "100" to "1149", it is determined to be a jackpot. Further, the small hit ratio is set to 1/300, and when the acquired special symbol determination random value is "2000" to "2199", it is determined to be a small hit.
In cases other than these cases, it is determined to be a loss.
In the description of FIG. 6, four setting values from "1" to "4" are illustrated, but the setting values may be six from "1" to "6".

Next, as the big hit symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 6B, one random number value is acquired from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. Then, based on the acquired jackpot symbol determination random value, any one jackpot is determined from a plurality of types of jackpots.
In the present embodiment, as a plurality of types of jackpots, a long hit with a normal time reduction, a short hit with a normal time reduction, a long hit with a high probability time reduction, a short hit with a high probability time reduction, and a short hit without a high probability time reduction are prepared.
The time-saving game state refers to a game state in which the game ball is more likely to win a prize in the second starting port 14 than in the normal game state. That is, when the predetermined condition described later is satisfied, the second starting port opening / closing door 14b of the second starting port 14 is changed from a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win to an open state in which the game ball is easy to win. It refers to a gaming state accompanied by opening support of the second starting opening opening / closing door 14b, which increases the probability of the game ball entering the starting opening 14.

In the long hit with a normal time reduction, the opening time of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 at the time of the big hit game is relatively long, and a relatively large amount of balls can be paid out, and after the big hit game is completed, It is a big hit that grants a time-saving game for a period until the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times).
In the short hit with normal time reduction, the opening time of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 at the time of the big hit game is short and the payout of the ball cannot be expected, but after the big hit game, the special symbol is a predetermined number of times (for example). It is a big hit that gives a time-saving game until it fluctuates (100 times).

In the long hit with high probability time reduction, the opening time of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 at the time of the big hit game is long, and the largest amount of balls can be paid out, and the winning probability of the big hit after the big hit game is completed. It is a big hit that grants both high-probability games and short-time games.
In the short hit with high probability time reduction, the opening time of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 at the time of the big hit game is short and the payout of the ball cannot be expected, but the winning probability of the big hit is increased after the big hit game is over. It is a big hit that grants both high-probability games and short-time games.
In the high-probability short-time short hit, the opening time of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 at the time of the big hit game is short and the payout of the ball cannot be expected, but the winning probability of the big hit is increased after the big hit game is over. It is a big hit that gives a high probability game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, some types of jackpots are selected depending on whether the game ball enters the first starting port 13 or the game ball enters the second starting port 14. It is configured so that the proportions to be played are different.
For example, the ratio at which the long hit with a normal time reduction is selected is 35/250 in both the case where the game ball wins in the first starting port 13 and the case where the game ball wins in the second starting port 14. .. Similarly, the ratio at which the short hit with a normal time reduction is selected is the same at 15/250 in both the case where the game ball wins in the first starting port 13 and the case where the game ball wins in the second starting port 14. ..
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, the jackpot symbol determination random value acquired when the game ball wins in the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14 is "0" to "34". If, the long hit with a normal time reduction is selected, and if it is "35" to "49", the short hit with a normal time reduction is selected.

On the other hand, the ratio at which the high-probability long hit with time reduction and the high-probability short-time hit with short time are selected differs depending on whether the game ball wins the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14. For example, the ratio of selecting a long hit with a high probability is 25/250 when the game ball wins in the first starting port 13, and 175/250 when the game ball wins in the second starting port 14. NS.
In addition, the ratio of selecting the short hit with high probability time reduction is 75/250 when the game ball wins in the first starting port 13, and 25/250 when the game ball wins in the second starting port 14. NS.
Further, the ratio of selecting the high-probability short-time short-time hit is 100/250 only when the game ball wins the first starting port 13.
Specifically, if the random value for determining the jackpot symbol acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 13 is "50" to "74", the long hit with a high probability time reduction is selected, and "75". If it is "149", a short hit with a high probability time reduction is selected, and if it is "150" to "249", a short hit without a high probability time reduction is selected.
On the other hand, if the random value for determining the jackpot symbol acquired when the game ball wins the second starting port is "50" to "224", the long hit with high probability time reduction is selected and "225". If it is ~ "249", a short hit with a high probability time reduction is selected.

Further, the reach determination random number shown in FIG. 6C is a reach determination random number value obtained by acquiring one random number value from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249” at the time of starting winning. When is "0" to "21", it is determined to be "with reach", and when the acquired random number value for reach determination is "22" to "249", it is determined to be "without reach".

Further, as the auxiliary symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 6D, one random number value is acquired from 10 random numbers from "0" to "9" when passing through the gate.
Then, in the low-probability gaming state in which both the time-saving flag and the high-probability flag are OFF, or in the high-probability no-time-saving game state in which the time-saving flag is OFF and the high-probability flag is ON, the acquired auxiliary symbol determination random value is "7. It is judged as a hit only when.
On the other hand, in the low-probability time-saving game state in which the time-saving flag is ON and the high-probability flag is OFF, or in the high-probability time-saving game state in which both the time-saving flag and the high-probability flag are ON, the acquired auxiliary symbol determination random value is When it is "0" to "9", it is judged as a hit.

Next, the main processing executed by the main control board 50 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The process described below can be realized by executing the program stored in the main ROM 50b by the main CPU 50a of the main control board 50. The description of the random number update process will be omitted.

[Main processing of main control board]
The main processing of the main control board 50 will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the main processing on the main control board. This main process is performed by inputting a system reset generated by supplying a power supply voltage from the power supply board 80 to the main CPU 50a.
First, the main CPU 50a performs the initial setting process in step S1. Specifically, a preparatory process for starting the control of the game, a setting change process for changing the set value based on the setting change operation, and a predetermined RWM area of the main RAM 50c based on the RWM clear operation. RWM clear processing, setting confirmation processing for confirming the set value, etc. are performed based on the setting confirmation operation. The details of the initial setting process will be described later.

In step S2, the main CPU 50a updates the special symbol determination random value and the reach determination random value, and in step S3, the jackpot determination initial random value, the special symbol determination initial random value, the hit determination initial random value, The initial random value for normal symbol determination is updated.
In step S4, the main CPU 50a is a voltage drop detection signal indicating the occurrence of a voltage drop of the power supply from the power failure detection circuit of the power supply board 80 (for example, the power supply supplied at 24 volts drops to less than 18 volts). Is determined whether or not is input. If the voltage drop detection signal is not input (No in step S4), the process is transferred to step S2, and if the voltage drop detection signal is input (No in step S4), the process is performed in step S5. Move.

In step S5, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the voltage drop detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined period (for example, 10 milliseconds). If the input is continued for a predetermined period (Yes in step S5), the process is transferred to step S6 assuming that a complete power failure has occurred, and if the input is not continued for a predetermined period (No in step S5), The process is moved to step S4 assuming that there is a possibility of a momentary power failure in which the voltage of the power supply drops for a moment.
In step S6, the main CPU 50a sets interrupt prohibition for prohibiting timer interruption, and in step S7, issues a power cutoff designation command for notifying the payout control board 60 that the power cutoff process has started. Send. As a result, the payout control board 60 that has received the power cutoff designation command transmits the remaining payout ball number designation command indicating the remaining payout ball number of the game balls stored in the payout RAM 60c.

In step S8, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the command for specifying the number of remaining payout balls has been received. If the command for specifying the number of remaining payout balls has not been received (No in step S8), the process is transferred to step S9, and if the command for specifying the number of remaining payout balls is received (Yes in step S8), the process proceeds to step S10. Move the process.
In step S9, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the waiting time for waiting for the reception of the remaining payout ball number designation command has elapsed. If the waiting time has not elapsed (No in step S9), the process is transferred to step S8, and if the waiting time has elapsed (Yes in step S9), normal communication with the payout control board 60 is performed. The process is moved to step S10 as it cannot be done.

In step S10, the main CPU 50a saves the number of payout balls in the payout counter set in the RWM area of the main RAM 50c. Specifically, when the command for specifying the number of remaining payout balls is received, the number of remaining payout balls specified by the command for specifying the number of remaining payout balls is saved, and the command for specifying the number of remaining payout balls is not received. Saves "0" as the number of remaining payout balls. The number of remaining payout balls saved here is referred to in the timer interrupt payout control process described later, and after the power is restored, a command for specifying the number of remaining payout balls according to the number of remaining payout balls is transmitted to the payout control board 60. Will be done.
The main CPU 50a clears the output port in step S11. As a result, the output state of the output port is initialized, and the operations of various indicators and various drive sources (motor, solenoid) are stopped.

In step S12, the main CPU 50a calculates the checksum (abnormality determination data) of the main RAM 50c and saves it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 50c. By doing so, it is possible to determine the data abnormality in the RWM area by the checksum when the power is turned on next time.
The main CPU 50a saves a backup flag indicating that the data of the main RAM 50c is backed up (power recovery) in the RWM area of the main RAM 50c in step S13, prohibits RWM access in step S14, and thereafter. Wait until the power supply is completely cut off.
In this way, when the supply of the operating power supply (18 volts or more) required for the operation of the gaming machine 1 is started, the initial setting process is performed, but with the occurrence of a momentary power failure (voltage drop to less than 18 volts). When the supply of operating power is restarted, the initial setting process is not performed. That is, even if the setting change operation, the setting confirmation operation, and the RWM clear operation are performed for some reason when the momentary power failure occurs, the setting change process, the setting confirmation process, and the RWM clear process are not executed. The machine will not perform unintended operations, and it will be possible to ensure the reliability of the game machine.

(Initial setting process of main control board)
The initial setting process of the main control board 50 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an initial setting process of the main control board.
First, the main CPU 50a prohibits all interrupts in step S21, performs initial CPU settings such as internal register settings in step S22, and performs start-up waiting processing for other boards in step S23. Specifically, the payout control board 60 and the effect control board 55 are waited for one second so that the command is not missed from the main control board 50.

The main CPU 50a permits access to the RWM area of the main RAM 50c in step S24, and transmits a launch permission designation command to the payout control board 60 in step S25. As a result, the payout control unit (payout CPU 60a, payout ROM 60b, payout RAM 60c) performs a process for permitting the launching of the game ball by the launching device (launching solenoid 12a).
In step S26, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not a backup flag indicating that the power is restored is saved in the RWM area of the main RAM 50c. If the backup flag is saved (Yes in step S26), the process is moved to step S27 assuming that the power is restored, and if the backup flag is not saved (No in step S26), the first power supply is performed. The process is transferred to step S28 as if it were input.

The main CPU 50a calculates the checksum (abnormality determination data) of the main RAM 50c in step S27, and determines whether or not there has been a setting change operation in step S28. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 660, the RWM clear switch 680, and the open detection switch 105 are in the ON state. If there is a setting change operation (Yes in step S28), the process is transferred to step S29 as a transition to the setting change mode, and if there is no setting change operation (No in step S28), the process proceeds to step S30. Move the process.

The main CPU 50a performs a setting change process in step S29. Specifically, based on the operation of the RWM clear switch 680, the set value (the jackpot probability in the jackpot lottery) at the stage of the advantage of the game is changed (updated) to change (update) the control state of the game (set value in the RWM area). A process for initializing (other than the area) or transmitting a setting change designation command indicating that the setting is being changed to the effect control board 55 is performed, and the process is transferred to step S25. As a result, the effect control board 55 is subjected to a process for executing the setting change notification indicating that the set value is being changed.
The "setting change notification" is to display a setting changing screen for making the image display device recognize that the setting value is being changed, or to display a predetermined setting while changing the setting of the frame lamp 101 or the board lamp 100. It is to turn on all lights with the emission color (for example, white). The voice output device 34 may output a setting change notification sound (“setting is being changed”) indicating that the setting is being changed.

In step S30, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the checksum is normal. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the checksum saved in the RWM area of the main RAM 50c and the checksum calculated in step S27 match. If the checksum is normal (there is no abnormality in the data in the RWM area) (Yes in step S30), the process is moved to step S31, and if the checksum is not normal (the data in the RWM area is abnormal). (No in step S30) shifts the process to step S32.
If the backup flag is not saved, that is, when the power is turned on for the first time, the checksum is determined to be abnormal.

In step S31, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not there is a setting changing flag indicating that the setting is being changed in the RWM area of the main RAM 50c. If there is no setting changing flag (No in step S31), the process is moved to step S33 assuming that the previous power failure did not occur during the setting change processing, and if there is a setting changing flag (step S31). Yes), the process is moved to step S32, assuming that the previous power failure occurred during the setting change process. The setting changing flag is saved in the RWM area of the main RAM 50c at the start of the setting change processing, and is cleared from the RWM area of the main RAM 50c at the end of the setting change processing.

The main CPU 50a performs non-recoverable error processing in step S32. Specifically, after displaying error information indicating an unrecoverable error on the information display 113 and transmitting an unrecoverable error specification command indicating that an unrecoverable error has occurred on the effect control board 55, the timer allocation is performed. Prohibition of interruption After setting the prohibition of interruption and clearing the output port, an unrecoverable error signal (security signal) indicating the occurrence of an unrecoverable error is output from the security signal terminal of the game information output terminal board 27 to power the power supply. The process of waiting until the supply is completely cut off is performed. As a result, the effect control board 55 is subjected to the process for executing the non-recoverable error notification indicating that the non-recoverable error has occurred. The "unrecoverable error" is an error state in which the game is not controlled (it does not shift to the game control), and is not canceled unless the setting change process is executed. Therefore, when an unrecoverable error occurs, even if the power switch provided on the power supply board 80 is turned off and then the power switch is turned on without the setting change operation, the setting is not canceled. The power switch must be turned on with the change operation. During an unrecoverable error, the presence or absence of signal input from various input devices (various switches, various sensors) is not monitored at all.

"Unrecoverable error notification" displays an unrecoverable error screen ("Unrecoverable error. Please change the settings") to let the image display device recognize that an unrecoverable error has occurred. An unrecoverable error sound (“Unrecoverable error sound” indicating that a non-recoverable error has occurred from the audio output device 34, or the frame lamp 101 or the panel lamp 100 is fully lit with a predetermined emission color (for example, red) until the power is turned off. It is an unrecoverable error "+ buzzer sound) is output until the power is turned off.

The main CPU 50a determines in step S33 whether or not the RWM clear operation has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the RWM clear switch 680 and the open detection switch 105 are in the ON state. If there is an RWM clear operation (Yes in step S33), the process is transferred to step S24 as a transition to the RWM clear mode, and if there is no RWM clear operation (No in step S33), the process proceeds to step S36. Move the process.
The main CPU 50a performs the RWM clear process in step S34. Specifically, based on the operation of the RWM clear switch 680, the control state of the game is initialized (the area other than the set value area of the RWM area is initialized), or the RWM clear designation indicating that the RWM clear is being prepared is specified. A process for transmitting a command to the effect control board 55 is performed, and the process is transferred to step S25. As a result, the effect control board 55 is subjected to a process for executing the RWM clear preparation notification indicating that the RWM clear preparation is in progress.

The "RWM clear preparation notification" is to display a clear confirmation screen for making the image display device recognize that the RWM clear is performed by operating the RWM clear switch 680, or to confirm the RWM clear of the frame lamp 101 and the board lamp 100. It is to light all the lights with a predetermined emission color (for example, white) throughout. The voice output device 34 may output a confirmation sound indicating that the RWM clear is being confirmed (“The RWM is cleared by operating the RWM clear switch”).
In step S35, the main CPU 50a issues a power-on designation command indicating that the game control state has been initialized and the current game state (here, a low-probability non-time-saving game state as a normal game state), and the payout control board 60 and It is transmitted to the effect control board 55, and the process is transferred to step S31. As a result, the effect control board 55 is subjected to a process for executing the power-on notification indicating that the control state of the game has been initialized.

The "power-on notification" is to display an initial screen (background image and initial effect symbol "123") at the time of power-on to make the image display device recognize that the control state of the game has been initialized, or to display a frame. A power-on notification sound indicating that the lamp 101 or the panel lamp 100 is fully lit with a predetermined emission color (for example, white) for a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) or the RWM area is initialized from the voice output device 34. ("RWM has been cleared" + buzzer sound) is output for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds).

The main CPU 50a determines in step S36 whether or not the setting confirmation operation has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 660 and the open detection switch 105 are in the ON state. If there is a setting confirmation operation (Yes in step S36), the process is transferred to step S37 to shift to the setting confirmation mode, and if there is no setting confirmation operation (No in step S36), the game is controlled. The process shifts to step S38 in order to return the state to the state before the power was turned off.

The main CPU 50a performs a setting confirmation process in step S37. Specifically, the setting value saved in the setting value area of the RWM area of the main RAM 50c is displayed on the information display 113, or a setting confirmation specification command indicating that the setting is being confirmed is transmitted to the effect control board 55. Perform processing to do so. As a result, the effect control board 55 is subjected to a process for executing the setting confirmation notification indicating that the setting value is being confirmed.

The "setting confirmation notification" is a predetermined setting confirmation screen for displaying the setting confirmation screen for causing the image display device to recognize that the setting value is being confirmed, or a predetermined setting while the frame lamp 101 or the board lamp 100 is being confirmed. It is to turn on all lights with the emission color (for example, white). The voice output device 34 may output a setting confirmation notification sound (“setting is being confirmed”) indicating that the setting is being confirmed.

In step S38, the main CPU 50a clears (clears 0) the backup flag and checksum saved in the RWM area of the main RAM 50c, and sets the RWM area at the time of power restoration. As a result, the progress state (control state) of the game is restored (recovered) to the state before the power is turned off, so that the game can be restarted from the state before the power is turned off.

In step S39, the main CPU 50a transmits a power restoration designation command indicating that the control state of the game has been restored and the game state before the occurrence of the power failure to the effect control board 55. As a result, the effect control board 55 is subjected to a process for executing a power recovery notification indicating that the control state of the game has returned to the state before the power was cut off by ending the setting confirmation notification and the like described later. ..

"Power recovery notification" means that the power recovery screen (image) is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) in order to make the image display device recognize that the control state of the game has returned to the state before the power was cut off. , A power source indicating that the frame lamp 101 or the panel lamp 100 is fully lit with a predetermined emission color (for example, white) for a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds), or the power source is restored from the audio output device 34 (from a power failure). A recovery notification sound (buzzer sound) is output over a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds).
In step S40, the main CPU 50a transmits other commands (special symbol memory designation command, ordinary symbol memory designation command, etc., which will be described later) to the effect control board 55. As a result, the effect control board 55 can grasp the number of special figure reservations, and a process for displaying the first reservation icon and the second reservation icon on the image display device is performed.

The main CPU 50a activates a CTC (counter timer circuit) for generating a timer interrupt (4 milliseconds) in step S41, permits all interrupts in step S32, and ends the initial setting process this time. ..

As described above, since a plurality of conditions (operations) are set for the setting change operation, the RWM clear operation, and the setting confirmation operation, it is not possible to easily change the setting, clear the RWM, or confirm the setting. , It is possible to suppress fraudulent activities and improve the security of gaming machines.

In addition, the number of conditions (operations) set for the setting change operation is larger than the conditions (operations) set for the RWM clear operation and setting confirmation operation, which is the most illegal setting change. It is possible to increase the security of events in which acts are likely to occur, and it is possible to effectively prevent fraudulent acts.

In addition, when the checksum is abnormal, the non-recoverable error processing is executed to stop the progress of the game, so that the game machine performs an unexpected operation, which is a nuisance to the game store and the player. It is possible to improve the reliability of the gaming machine.
In addition, when there is a setting changing flag, that is, when the previous power off occurs during the setting change, even if the checksum is normal, the non-recoverable error processing is executed to stop the progress of the game. As a result, the game does not proceed in a state where the set value not intended by the game store is set, and the reliability of the game machine can be improved.

Although the open detection switch 105 is included in the setting change operation, the RWM clear operation, and the setting confirmation operation, it may not be included that the open detection switch 105 is in the ON state. good.
In addition, if it is determined that there is a backup flag (power recovery) and there is no setting change operation, if the checksum is determined to be abnormal in the subsequent step S40, an unrecoverable error process is executed. However, when the checksum is determined to be abnormal, the RWM area of the main RAM 50c is initialized (cleared to 0), the initial value "1" is saved in the set value area, and step S25. The process may be transferred to.

In addition, the power-on designation command and the power recovery designation command are sent including information indicating the current game state, but after the power-on designation command and the power recovery designation command are sent, the current game state is sent. The game state specification command indicating the above may be transmitted.
Further, by not determining the presence / absence of the setting changing flag, the unrecoverable error processing may not be performed even if the previous power failure occurs during the setting change.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU of the main control board.
The main CPU 50a has random number update processing (S61), start port SW processing (S62), gate detection SW processing (S63), special symbol processing (S64), customer waiting setting processing (S65), and auxiliary symbol as timer interrupt processing. The process (S66), the large winning opening process (S67), the second start opening opening process (S68), and the like are executed.

Next, various processes executed as the timer interrupt process will be described.
[Starting port SW processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a start port SW process executed by the CPU of the main control board.
In this case, in step S101, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the first start port detection SW13a of the first start port 13 is ON, and if it is determined that the first start port detection SW13a is ON, the main CPU 50a determines. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the reserved number U1 of the first start port detection SW13a is less than "4".
Here, if it is determined that the reserved number U1 is less than "4", "1" is added to the reserved number U1 in step S103. After that, in step S104, the special symbol determination random value for the special symbol, the jackpot symbol determination random value, the reach determination random value, the variation pattern random value, and the like are acquired and stored in the main RAM 50c.
In this embodiment, it is assumed that 180 fluctuation pattern random values (0 to 179) are prepared.

Next, in step S105, the main CPU 50a increases the number of holds displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and sets the first hold number increase command. When the first hold number increase command is set, the main CPU 50a transmits the first hold number increase command to the effect control board 55. If a negative result is obtained in step S102, that is, if it is determined that the number of holds U1 is "4", which is the maximum number that can be held, the processing of steps S103 to S105 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S106.

Next, in step S106, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the second start port detection SW14a of the second start port 14 is ON, and if it is determined that the second start port detection SW14a is ON, the main CPU 50a determines. In step S107, it is determined whether or not the reserved number U2 of the second start port detection SW14a is less than "4".
Here, if it is determined that the reserved number U2 is less than "4", "1" is added to the reserved number U2 in step S108. After that, in step S109, the special symbol determination random value for the special symbol, the jackpot symbol determination random value, the reach determination random value, the variation pattern random value, and the like are acquired and stored in the main RAM 50c.

Next, in step S110, the main CPU 50a increases the number of holds of the second special symbol hold indicator 24 and sets the second hold number increase command. When the second hold number increase command is set, the main CPU 50a transmits the second hold number increase command to the effect control board 55 to end the start port SW process. If a negative result is obtained in step S107, that is, if it is determined that the number of holds U2 is "4", which is the maximum number that can be held, the start port SW process is terminated.

[Gate detection SW processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the gate detection SW process executed by the CPU of the main control board.
In step S121, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the gate detection SW15a of the gate 15 is ON, and if it is determined that the gate detection SW15a is ON, the number of times the gate detection SW15a has passed through the gate in step S122. It is determined whether or not G is less than "4".

If it is determined in step S122 that the number of times G has passed through the gate is less than "4", "1" is added to the number of times G has passed through the gate in step S123, and in the following step S124, a random number for determining the auxiliary symbol is acquired. It is stored in the main RAM 50c, and the gate detection SW process is completed.
If it is determined in step S121 that the gate detection SW15a is not ON, or if a negative result is obtained in step S122, that is, if it is determined that the number of times G has passed through the gate is "4", which is the maximum number that can be held. The gate detection SW process is terminated.

[Special design processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol processing executed by the CPU of the main control board.
In step S131, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the special game flag is ON, that is, whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress, and determines that the big hit game or the small hit game is not in progress. In this case, in the following step S132, it is determined whether or not the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is changing.
If it is determined in step S132 that the special symbol is not changing, then in step S133, it is determined whether or not the reserved number U2 of the second start port detection SW14a to be preferentially digested is greater than "1". If it is determined in step S133 that the number of reserved items U2 is more than "1", the number of items U2 held is subtracted by "1" in step S134.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S133 that the reserved number U2 is not ≥1, that is, if the reserved number U2 is "0", then in step S135, the reserved number U1 of the first start port detection SW13a is "1". If it is determined in step S135 that the number of reserved pieces U1 is more than "1", the number of reserved pieces U1 is subtracted by "1" in the following step S136.

Next, in step S137, the main CPU 50a turns off the customer waiting flag if it is ON, and then executes the special game determination process (FIG. 14) described later in step S138. After executing the special game determination process in step S138, the variation pattern selection process (FIG. 15) described later is executed in step S139. After the variation pattern selection process is executed in step S139, the symbol variation of the corresponding first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is started in step S140, and the effect control board 55 is started in the subsequent step S141. Set the variable start command to be sent to.
The fluctuation start command includes a fluctuation pattern command indicating the fluctuation time of the special symbol, a jackpot or small hit command indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, a jackpot symbol command indicating the lottery result of the jackpot symbol, and a reach indicating the lottery result of the reach lottery. Includes commands, game state commands related to the current game state, and the like.

Next, in step S142, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the first or second special symbol has elapsed a predetermined fluctuation time.
If it is determined in step S142 that the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, in the subsequent step S143, the fluctuation of the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is stopped and the predetermined special symbol is displayed.
After that, in step S144, the fluctuation stop command is set, and in the following step S145, the stopped processing (FIG. 17) described later is executed to end the special symbol processing.

If it is determined in step S131 that the special game flag is ON, or if it is determined in step S142 that the fluctuation time of the special symbol has not reached the predetermined fluctuation time, the special symbol processing is terminated.
If it is determined in step S132 that the special symbol is changing, the process proceeds to step S142 to determine whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed a predetermined variation time.
Further, in step S135, when it is determined that the reserved number U1 is not ≧ 1, that is, when it is determined that the reserved numbers U1 and U2 are not held, in step S146, the customer waiting setting process shown in FIG. 13 is executed. End the special symbol processing.

[Customer waiting setting process]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the customer waiting setting process executed by the CPU of the main control board.
In step S151, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON, and if it is determined that the customer waiting flag is ON, the main CPU 50a ends the customer waiting setting process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S151 that the customer waiting flag is not ON, the customer waiting command is set in step S152, and in the subsequent step S153, the customer waiting flag is turned ON and then the customer waiting setting process ends.
The customer waiting flag changes from OFF to ON when the state of not being a big hit and the state of not holding a special symbol continues for a predetermined period.

[Special game judgment processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of a special game determination process executed by the CPU of the main control board.
In step S161, the main CPU 50a determines a random value for determining a special symbol stored in the main RAM 50c, and in subsequent step S162, determines whether or not a jackpot has been won.
If it is determined in step S162 that the jackpot has been won, in the following step S163, the jackpot symbol determination random number value stored in the main RAM 50c is determined, and in step S164, the first special is determined based on the determination result. The jackpot symbol to be displayed on the symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is set, and the special game determination process is completed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S162 that the jackpot has not been won, then in step S165, it is determined whether or not the small hit has been won based on the random value for determining a special symbol.
If it is determined in step S165 that the small hit has been won, in the following step S166, the small hit symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is set, and the special game determination process is performed. To finish.
Further, in step S165, when it is determined that the small hit has not been won, in step S167, a lost symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is set and a special game determination process is performed. To finish.

[Variation pattern selection process]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the fluctuation pattern selection process executed by the CPU of the main control board.
First, in step S171, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the time saving flag indicating that the time saving game state is ON is ON. If it is determined in step S171 that the time saving flag is ON, in the following step S172, a time saving game state table is set as the variation pattern table, and the process proceeds to step S174.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S171 that the time saving flag is not ON, in step S173, a non-time saving gaming state table is set as the variation pattern table, and the process proceeds to step S174.
Next, in step S174, the main CPU 50a determines the previously acquired fluctuation pattern random value, and in subsequent step S175, sets the fluctuation pattern based on the set fluctuation pattern table and the fluctuation pattern random value. This is performed to end the variation pattern selection process.

16A and 16B are diagrams showing an example of a variation pattern table, in which FIG. 16A shows an example of a variation pattern table for a non-time-saving gaming state, and FIG. 16B shows an example of a variation pattern table for a time-saving gaming state.

First, the variation pattern table for the non-time saving gaming state shown in FIG. 16A will be described.
In the variation pattern table for the non-time saving gaming state shown in FIG. 16A, when the special symbol determination result is a big hit and the variation pattern random value is "0 to 89", the variation pattern has a long variation time of 90 seconds. 1 is selected. When the variation pattern 1 is selected, a hit effect accompanied by reach A is performed.

Further, when the special symbol determination result is a big hit and the fluctuation pattern random value is "90 to 179", the fluctuation pattern 2 having a fluctuation time of 60 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 2 is selected, a hit effect accompanied by reach B is performed.
If the special symbol determination result is a small hit, the fluctuation pattern 3 having a fluctuation time of 60 seconds is selected regardless of the selected fluctuation pattern random value "0 to 179". When the variation pattern 3 is selected, a chance effect is performed.

Next, a case where the special symbol determination result is lost and the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state will be described.
When the special symbol determination random value is lost, the variation pattern is determined based on the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol, the reach determination random value, the variation pattern random value, and the like.
Specifically, when the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is "0 to 2" and the reach determination random number value is "22 to 249" without reach, the variation pattern selected is selected. Regardless of the random number value "0 to 179", the fluctuation pattern 4 having a fluctuation time of 12 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 4 is selected, the effect of the variation A is usually performed.

On the other hand, the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is "0 to 2", the reach determination random number value is "0 to 21", and the fluctuation pattern random value is "0 to 29". In the case of, the fluctuation pattern 5 in which the fluctuation time is 90 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 5 is selected, a loss effect accompanied by reach A is performed.
Further, the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is "0 to 2", the reach determination random number value is "0 to 21", and the fluctuation pattern random value is "30 to 179". In the case of, the fluctuation pattern 6 in which the fluctuation time is 30 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 6 is selected, a loss effect accompanied by reach B is performed.

Next, when the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is "3" and the reach determination random number value is "22 to 249" and there is no reach, the variable pattern random value "0" is selected. ~ 179 ”, the fluctuation pattern 7 having a fluctuation time of 8 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 7 is selected, the effect of the variation B is usually performed.
When the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is "3", the reach determination random number value is "0 to 21", and the fluctuation pattern random value is "0 to 29". , Select the fluctuation pattern 5 in which the fluctuation time is 90 seconds.
When the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is "3", the reach determination random number value is "0 to 21", and the fluctuation pattern random value is "30 to 179". , Select the fluctuation pattern 6 in which the fluctuation time is 30 seconds.

Further, when the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is "4 to 8" and the reach determination random number value is "22 to 249" without reach, the selected variable pattern random number value " Regardless of "0 to 179", the fluctuation pattern 8 having a fluctuation time of 4 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 8 is selected, the shortened variation A is produced.
Further, the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is "4 to 8", the reach determination random number value is "0 to 21", and the fluctuation pattern random value is "0 to 29". In the case of, the fluctuation pattern 5 in which the fluctuation time is 90 seconds is selected.
Further, the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is "4 to 8", the reach determination random number value is "0 to 21", and the fluctuation pattern random number value is "30 to 179". In the case of, the fluctuation pattern 6 in which the fluctuation time is 30 seconds is selected.

Next, the variation pattern table for the time-saving gaming state shown in FIG. 16B will be described. The variation pattern table for the time-saving gaming state shown in FIG. 16B has the same method for determining the variation pattern at the time of big hit or small hit as the variation pattern table for non-time-saving gaming state shown in FIG. 16A. Therefore, the description is omitted, and here, only the case where the random value for special symbol determination is lost and the gaming state is the time-saving gaming state will be described.
When the random value for determining the special symbol is lost, the variation pattern is determined based on the number of reserved balls of the second special symbol, the random value for reach determination, the variation pattern random value, and the like.
Specifically, when the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is "0 to 5" and the reach determination random number value is "22 to 249" without reach, the variation pattern selected is selected. Regardless of the random number value "0 to 179", the fluctuation pattern 4 having a fluctuation time of 12 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 4 is selected, the effect of the variation A is usually performed.

On the other hand, the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is "0 to 5", the reach determination random number value is "0 to 21", and the fluctuation pattern random value is "0 to 29". In the case of, the fluctuation pattern 5 in which the fluctuation time is 90 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 5 is selected, a loss effect accompanied by reach A is performed.
Further, the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is "0 to 5", the reach determination random number value is "0 to 21", and the fluctuation pattern random value is "30 to 179". In the case of, the fluctuation pattern 6 in which the fluctuation time is 30 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 6 is selected, a loss effect accompanied by reach B is performed.

On the other hand, when the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is "6 to 8" and the reach determination random number value is "22 to 249" without reach, the selected variable pattern random value " Regardless of "0 to 179", the fluctuation pattern 9 having a fluctuation time of 2 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 9 is selected, the shortened variation B is produced.
Further, the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is "6 to 8", the reach determination random number value is "0 to 21", and the fluctuation pattern random value is "0 to 29". In the case of, the fluctuation pattern 5 is selected.
Further, the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is "6 to 8", the reach determination random number value is "0 to 21", and the fluctuation pattern random number value is "30 to 179". In the case of, the fluctuation pattern 6 is selected.
In this embodiment, when the jackpot is won, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the special symbol determination random value and the fluctuation pattern random value, but this is just an example, and the special symbol determination random value. The fluctuation pattern may be determined based on the jackpot symbol determination random value, or the fluctuation pattern may be determined based on the special symbol determination random value, the jackpot symbol determination random value, and the fluctuation pattern random value.

[Processing while stopped]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the stopped processing executed by the CPU of the main control board.
The main CPU 50a determines in step S181 whether or not the time saving flag is ON, and if it determines that the time saving flag is ON, in the following step S182, the remaining time saving game stored in the main RAM 50c. Subtract "1" from the number of games J.

Next, in step S183, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the remaining game number J is "0", and if the remaining game number J is "0", the variation display of the special symbol is displayed in the time saving game. Since it means that the game has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), the time saving flag is turned off in the subsequent step S184.
If it is determined in step S181 that the time saving flag is not ON, or if it is determined in step S183 that the number of remaining games J is not "0", the process proceeds to step S185.

Next, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the high probability flag is ON in the following step S185, and if it is determined that the high probability flag is ON, it is stored in the main RAM 50c in the following step S186. "1" is subtracted from the remaining number of games X of the high-probability game.
Next, in step S187, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the remaining number of games X is "0", and if the remaining number of games X is "0", the variable display of the special symbol in the high-probability game is displayed. Means that has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10000 times), so in the subsequent step S188, the high probability flag is turned off.
If it is determined in step S185 that the high accuracy flag is not ON, or if it is determined in step S187 that the number of remaining games X is not "0", the process proceeds to step S189.

Next, in step S189, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not it is a big hit by the special symbol set in the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit. Next, in step S190, it is determined whether or not the set special symbol is a "small hit". Here, if it is determined that the small hit is a small hit, the small hit game flag is turned ON in step S191. After that, in step S192, the jackpot opening is started, and in step S193, the jackpot opening command is set to end the stopped processing.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S190 that it is not a small hit, the variable stop processing is terminated without turning on the small hit game flag.
Further, if it is determined in step S189 that it is a big hit, then in step S194, it is determined whether or not the big hit is a long hit, and if it is determined that it is a long hit, in step S195, it is long. The winning game flag (special game flag) is turned ON, otherwise, in step S196, the short hit game flag (special game flag) is turned ON. After that, in step S197, the remaining number of games J of the time-saving game and the remaining number X of the high-probability game are set to "0", respectively, and after resetting the remaining number of games J / X, the time-saving flag is set in step S198. The high probability flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S192.

[Auxiliary symbol processing]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of auxiliary symbol processing executed by the CPU of the main control board.
In step S201, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON, and if it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is ON, the main CPU 50a ends the auxiliary symbol processing.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S201 that the auxiliary game flag is not ON, it is determined in step S202 whether or not the auxiliary symbol is changing. If it is determined in step S202 that the auxiliary symbol is not changing, in step S203, it is determined whether or not the number of times G through the gate, which stores the number of times the game ball has passed through the gate detection SW15a, is greater than "1". If the number of gate passages G is more than "1", the number of gate passages G is subtracted by "1" in the following step S204, and it is determined that the number of gate passages G is not more than "1", that is, "0". In the case of, the auxiliary symbol processing is terminated.

Next, the main CPU 50a determines the random value for determining the auxiliary symbol in step S205, sets the stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the auxiliary symbol display device 22 in the following step S206, and sets the fluctuation time in step S207. do.
Here, the fluctuation time of the auxiliary symbol may be set to, for example, 4.0 seconds when the time saving flag is OFF, and to, for example, 1.5 seconds when the time saving flag is ON.
Next, the main CPU 50a determines in step S209 whether or not the fluctuation time of the auxiliary symbol has elapsed, and if it determines that the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, stops the fluctuation in step S210. .. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S209 that the fluctuation time of the auxiliary symbol has not elapsed for a predetermined time, the auxiliary symbol processing is terminated.

Next, the main CPU 50a determines in step S211 whether or not the auxiliary symbol is a winning symbol, and if the auxiliary symbol is a winning symbol, turns on the auxiliary game flag in step S212 to turn on the auxiliary symbol. End the process.
If it is determined in step S211 that the stopped symbol is not a winning symbol, the auxiliary symbol processing is terminated without turning on the auxiliary game flag.
If it is determined in step S202 that the auxiliary symbol is changing, the process proceeds to step S209 to determine whether or not the variation time of the auxiliary symbol has elapsed a predetermined variation time.

[Large winning opening processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of a large winning opening process executed by the CPU of the main control board.
In step S221, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the small hit game flag or the special game flag is ON, and if it is determined that the small hit game flag or the special game flag is ON, in step S222, the main CPU 50a determines. Judge whether or not it is in the opening. If it is determined in step S222 that the jackpot is being opened, then in step S223, it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S223 that the opening time has elapsed, in the following step S224, the value of the number of rounds R is set to "0" and the number of rounds (R number) / operation pattern is set.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a setting example of the number of rounds / operation pattern. For example, when the special game is a long hit with a normal time reduction, the number of rounds (R number) is 4R, and the operation pattern in 1R is 29. .Open for 5 seconds x 1 time. If the jackpot is a short hit with a normal time reduction, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 2R, and the operation pattern during 1R is set to 0.1 seconds open x 1 time. If the jackpot is a long hit with a high probability of time reduction, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 16R, and the operation pattern during 1R is set to 29.5 seconds open x 1 time, and the jackpot is a short hit with a high probability of time reduction. And in the case of high probability no time reduction and short hit, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 2R and the operation pattern in 1R is set to 0.1 second open × 1 time, respectively.
If it is a small hit, for example, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 1R, and the operation pattern during 1R is set to 0.1 seconds open × 2 times.

Next, in step S225, the main CPU 50a sets "0" in the number counter C indicating the number of winnings per round to the first winning opening 16 or the second winning opening 17, and in the following step S226. , Add "1" to the value of the number of rounds R. Then, in the following step S227, the operation of the first special winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 is started. That is, either the first prize opening 16 or the second prize opening 17 is changed from the closed state to the open state.

Next, in step S228, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the operating time of the first special winning opening 16 or the second special winning opening 17 has elapsed, and the operating time has elapsed. If it is determined that there is no such value, in the subsequent step S229, it is determined whether or not the value of the number counter C has reached the specified number.
If it is determined in step S229 that the value of the number counter C is the specified number C, the operation of the first special winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 is terminated in step S230. That is, the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 in the open state is closed.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the number counter C has not reached the specified number, the large winning opening process is terminated.
Further, in step S228, if the operating time of the first special winning opening 16 or the second special winning opening 17 has elapsed the predetermined operating time, the process of step S229 is skipped and the number of the number counter C is increased. Without checking, in step S230, the operation of the first special winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 is terminated.

Next, in step S231, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the number of jackpot rounds is the maximum number of rounds R. That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot round is the final round.
If it is determined in step S231 that the jackpot round is the final round, the ending is started in step S232 and the ending command is set in step S233.

Next, the main CPU 50a sets the value of the number of rounds R to "0" in step S234. After that, in step S235, it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed, and if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, in the following step S236, the game state setting process described later is executed. After that, in step S237, the special game flag is turned off, and the large winning opening process is completed.
Further, in step S222, if it is determined that the jackpot opening is not in progress, in step S238, it is determined whether or not the ending is in progress, and if it is determined that the ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S235 and the ending is in progress. If it is determined that this is not the case, in step S239, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening is in operation.

If it is determined in step S239 that the first prize opening 16 or the second prize opening 17 is operating, the process proceeds to step S228, and the first prize opening 16 or the second prize opening 17 is operating. If it is determined that this is not the case, the process proceeds to step S225.
If it is determined in step S221 that the opening time has not elapsed, the large winning opening process is terminated. Similarly, in step S229, when it is determined that the value of the number counter C has not reached the specified number, in step S231 it is determined that the jackpot round is not the final round, or in step S235, the ending time has elapsed. Even if it is determined that there is no such result, the large winning opening process is terminated.

[Game status setting process]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the game state setting process executed by the CPU of the main control board.
First, in step S241, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not it is a small hit, and if it is determined that it is a small hit, the game state setting process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S241 that it is not a small hit, then in step S242, it is determined whether or not it is a normal hit (normal time reduction long hit or normal time reduction short hit), and it is a normal hit. If it is determined that, in step S243, the time saving flag is turned ON, and in step S244, for example, "100" is set for the remaining number of games J of the time saving game, and the game state setting process is completed.

Further, in step S242, if it is determined that the game is not a normal hit, it is a big hit that gives a high probability game. Therefore, in step S245, the high probability flag is turned ON, and in step S246, the number of remaining games of the high probability game is set. For example, "10000" is set in X.

Next, in step S247, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the hit is a time-saving hit, and if it is determined that the hit is a time-saving hit, in step S248, the time-saving flag is turned ON and the step In S249, for example, "10000" is set in the remaining number of games J of the time-saving game, and the game state setting process is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S247 that it is not a hit with a time reduction, the time reduction flag is turned off in step S250, and the remaining number of games J of the time reduction game is reset in step S251 to end the game state setting process. ..

[Second start port opening process]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the second start port opening process executed by the CPU of the main control board.
The main CPU 50a determines in step S261 whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON, and if it determines that the auxiliary game flag is ON, then in step S262, the second start opening opening / closing door 14b is opened. It is determined whether or not it is in operation. If the second start opening opening / closing door 14b is not operating (opening) in step S262, the operation pattern of the second starting opening opening / closing door 14b is set according to the gaming state in step S263, and in step S264, the operation pattern is set. 2 The operation of the start opening opening / closing door 14b is started.
Here, the operation pattern (time) of the second start opening opening / closing door 14b to be set is, for example, 0.15 seconds open x 1 time when the time reduction flag is OFF, and 1.80 seconds when the time reduction flag is ON. It is conceivable to set it to open x 3 times.

Next, in step S265, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the operating time of the second start opening opening / closing door 14b has elapsed, and if it is determined that the predetermined operating time has elapsed, the step S In S266, the auxiliary game flag is turned off to end the second start opening opening process.
If it is determined in step S262 that the second start opening opening / closing door 14b is in operation, the process proceeds to step S265.
If it is determined in step S261 that the auxiliary game flag is not ON, or if it is determined in step S265 that the operating time of the second starting port 14 has not elapsed, the second starting port opening process is terminated. ..

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, when the fluctuation of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is stopped, the first start port 13 is reached. When the game ball enters the ball, the special symbol determination random value, the jackpot symbol determination random value, the reach determination random value, etc. are acquired by lottery, and the first of the first special symbol display devices 20 The special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Then, when it is determined that the acquired special symbol determination random value has won the special game, the first special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 is stopped at a specific symbol. After that, any of the above-mentioned long hit, short hit, or small hit special game is executed.

During the long-hit game, the ball can be obtained by firing the game ball aiming at the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 which is in the open state.
On the other hand, during the short hit game, since the opening time of the large winning opening is extremely short, even if the game ball is launched aiming at the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, most of the balls can be obtained. It is not possible.

Similarly, for example, when the game ball enters the second starting port 14 when the fluctuation of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is stopped, this entry is made. Taking the sphere as an opportunity, the special symbol determination random value, the jackpot symbol determination random value, the reach determination random value, and the like are acquired by lottery, and the second special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 is variably displayed.
Then, when it is determined that the acquired special symbol determination random value has won the special game, the second special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 is stopped at a specific symbol. After that, either the above-mentioned big hit (long hit or short hit) or small hit special game is executed. During the long-hit game, the ball can be obtained by firing the game ball aiming at the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 which is in the open state for a predetermined period. On the other hand, as described above, during the short hit game, the opening time of the large winning opening is extremely short, so even if the game ball is launched aiming at the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, almost all the balls are obtained. You can't do it.

After the jackpot game is completed, based on the lottery result of the random value for determining the jackpot symbol, as a privilege game, a time-saving game in which a time-saving game accompanied by opening support of the second start opening opening / closing door 14b is performed for a predetermined period, the above-mentioned time-saving game and the jackpot Either a high-probability time-saving game (so-called probability variation game) in which a high-probability game with a high probability of winning is performed for a predetermined period, or a high-probability time-saving non-game (so-called latent probability variation game) in which only a high-probability game is performed for a predetermined period. It shifts to the game state.
The high-probability game is continuously performed until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a preset number of times (for example, 10,000 times) or the jackpot is won again.

On the other hand, the time-saving game continues until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a preset number of times (for example, 100 times for a normal time-saving game and 10,000 times for a high-probability time-saving game) or the jackpot is won again. It is done.
Further, during the time-saving game, the fluctuation time from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol to the stop of fluctuation is set to be shorter than that during the normal game, and the winning probability of the auxiliary symbol is set to be higher than that during the normal game.
Further, the opening time of the second start opening opening / closing door 14b at the time of winning the auxiliary symbol is set longer than during the normal game.
Therefore, during the time-saving game, the winning rate of the game ball to the second starting port 14 is higher than that during the normal game, so that the player shoots the game ball aiming at the second starting port 14 during the normal game. Compared with this, the game efficiency can be greatly improved.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the ratio of winning a jackpot that is advantageous to the player when the game ball enters the second starting port 14 is higher than when the game ball enters the first starting port 13. Because of the higher value, it is easier to win a jackpot that is advantageous to the player during the short-time game than during the normal game.

Next, the process executed by the effect control board 55 will be described.
[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the timer interrupt process executed by the CPU of the effect control board. The timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 23 can be realized by executing the program stored in the sub ROM 55b by the sub CPU 55a of the effect control board 55.
In this case, the sub CPU 55a of the effect control board 55 executes a command reception process (step S310), an effect button process (step S320), a command transmission process (step S330), and the like as timer interrupt processing.

Next, an example of the main processing executed by the sub CPU 55a of the effect control board 55 as the timer interrupt processing will be described. The processing described below can also be realized by executing the program stored in the sub ROM 55b by the sub CPU 55a of the effect control board 55.

[Command reception processing]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of command reception processing executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
The sub CPU 55a determines in step S401 whether or not the hold number increase command has been received, and if it determines that the hold number increase command has been received, executes the hold number increase command reception process in step S402.
Next, the sub CPU 55a determines in step S403 whether or not the variation start command has been received, and if it determines that the variation start command has been received, executes the effect selection process in the following step S404.
The effect selection process in step S404 is a process of selecting an effect to be performed while the special symbol is changing.
If it is determined in step S403 that the fluctuation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S405 without executing the effect selection process.

Next, the sub CPU 55a determines in step S405 whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received, and if it determines that the fluctuation stop command has been received, executes the variation effect end-ending process in the following step S406. ..
Examples of the process during the end of the variation effect include analysis of the variation stop command, various processes such as changing the mode flag based on the analysis result, and a process of setting the variation effect end command.
If it is determined in step S405 that the variation stop command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S407 without executing the process during the end of the variation effect.

Next, the sub CPU 55a determines in step S407 whether or not the opening command has been received, and if it determines that the opening command has been received, executes the special game effect selection process in the following step S408.
Examples of the special game effect selection process include analysis of the opening command, special game effect pattern selection process, and process of setting the opening effect start command.
If it is determined in step S407 that the opening command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S409 without executing the special game effect selection process.

Next, the sub CPU 55a determines in step S409 whether or not the ending command for executing the ending effect selection process has been received, and if it is determined that the ending command has been received, the sub CPU 55a selects the ending effect in the following step S410. Execute the process.
Examples of the ending effect selection process include analysis of the ending command, selection of the ending effect pattern, and processing for setting the ending effect start command.
If it is determined in step S409 that the ending command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S411 without executing the ending effect selection process.
Next, in step S411, the sub CPU 55a executes the customer waiting command reception process and ends the command reception process.

[Production selection process]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect selection process executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the sub CPU 55a first analyzes the fluctuation start command in step S421, and subtracts the number of reserved balls stored in the sub RAM 55c in the subsequent step S422.
Next, in step S423, the variation effect pattern is selected based on the analysis result of the variation start command, and in the subsequent step S424, the variation effect start command is set to end the effect selection process.

[Processing during variable production]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing during the end of the variable effect executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the sub CPU 55a analyzes the fluctuation stop command in step S431, performs various processes such as changing the mode flag based on the analysis result, and then sets the fluctuation effect end command in the next step S432. Then, the process during the end of the variable effect is terminated.

[Opening effect selection process]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of a hit effect selection process executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the sub CPU 55a analyzes the opening command in step S441, and performs the hit effect pattern selection process in the subsequent step S442. After that, in step S443, the opening effect start command is set to end the opening effect selection process.

[Ending effect selection process]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of an ending effect selection process executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the sub CPU 55a analyzes the ending command in step S451 and selects the ending effect pattern in the following step S452. After that, in step S453, the ending effect start command is set to end the ending effect selection process.

<Main board protection case>
Next, the configuration of the main board protection case 200 according to the present embodiment will be described.
In this embodiment, the main board protection case 200, the payout board protection case 400, and the effect board protection case 700 are common to the game board 2 side in the forward direction and the side opposite to the game board 2 with respect to the board case. The direction will be described as the back side.
Therefore, the left-right direction in the drawing is the left-right direction when each board case is viewed from the side opposite to the game board 2.

29 is a view for explaining the main board protection case according to an example of the present embodiment, where FIG. 29A is a perspective view, FIG. 29B is a side view, and FIG. 29C is a front view. FIG. 30 is an exploded perspective view of the main board protective case including the pedestal. FIG. 31 is a side view showing an mode when the main board protective case is attached to the pedestal.
32A and 32B are views for explaining a state in which the main board protective case of FIG. 29 is removed from the pedestal, where FIG. 32A is a perspective view, FIG. 32B is a side view, and FIG. 32C is a front view. FIG. 33 is a rear perspective view of the main board protective case of FIG. 32.
The main board protection case (hereinafter, simply referred to as a main board case) 200 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in a state where the main control board 50 on which electronic components such as a ROM are mounted is housed inside. It is assembled to the back surface of the slingshot via a pedestal 280 (see FIGS. 29 to 31).

Further, the main board case 200 is provided with two transparent resin case pieces (lower case piece 210 and upper case piece 220) that are housed inside with the main control board (printed circuit board) 50 on which the ROM is mounted sandwiched between them. ), A cutting member for cutting the opening prohibition seal (hereinafter, cutting member) 230 sandwiched between the edges of the lower case piece 210 and the upper case piece 220, and a main opening prohibition seal 250 described later. It includes a cap 240 that is detachably attached to the sealing base portion 310 of the substrate case 200.
The main control board 50 of the present embodiment employs a single-sided mounting method in which electronic components are arranged on only one side.
By mounting important electronic components (especially ROM) on only one surface and directing the mounting surface to the surface (rear surface) that can be seen from the outside, it is possible to easily detect fraudulent activities such as replacement of electronic components.

The lower case piece 210 and the upper case piece 220 form a substrate case body (sealing body 300).
The two case pieces constituting the main board case 200 are described as a lower case piece and an upper case piece, but the positional relationship between the case pieces is different from the vertical direction shown in the drawing.
For convenience, the case piece on the back side is described as the lower case piece and the case piece on the front side is described as the upper case piece from the viewpoint of the inspector, but according to the direction notation in the figure, the upper case piece is the rear case. It is a piece, and the lower case piece is the front case piece.
A protective cover 229 that covers the connection between the internal connector and the external connector provided on the internal main control board 50 is arranged below the upper case piece 220.
In the present embodiment, the lower case piece 210 is fixed to the upper case piece 220 by a caulking member with the main control board 50 sandwiched between them.

A caulking fastening portion 290 using a caulking member is arranged at an appropriate position along the edge of the main board case 200, and a caulking member (locking member) is provided in a fastening hole 291 (sealing portion) provided in the caulking fastening portion 290. ) Is driven in (locked) to lock the lower case piece 210 and the upper case piece 220 in the closed state. By removing (breaking) the caulking member driven (locked) into the fastening hole 291, the lower case piece 210 and the upper case piece 220 can be opened and closed and detached.
In the caulking fastening portion 290 of the main board case 200 of the present embodiment, two caulking fastening holes are provided (caulking fastening holes 291A and 291B).
Each caulking fastening hole is formed by communicating the lower case side fastening hole 292 provided in the lower case piece 210 and the upper case side fastening hole 293 provided in the upper case piece 220.

As will be described later, the lower case is formed by driving a caulking member into one of the caulking fastening holes 291 in a state where the lower case piece 210 and the upper case piece 220 are engaged with each other by using the hook groove and the hook piece. It becomes impossible to disengage the engagement between the piece 210 and the upper case piece 220 by sliding them together.
Therefore, it is impossible to access the main control board 50 housed inside the main board case.
It should be noted that only one caulking fastening hole is used for fastening the lower case piece 210 and the upper case piece 220 at one time. After removing the caulking member (breaking) and releasing the fastening (after opening the main board case 200), when refastening, the caulking member is driven into the other caulking fastening hole to be fastened. conduct. That is, the main board case of the present embodiment can be opened up to twice.
In the main board case 200 (for example, FIG. 32, etc.) of the present embodiment, for example, the caulking member is driven into the caulking fastening hole 291B on the lower side in the drawing.

The pedestal 280 is a connecting means for attaching the main board case 200 to the game machine side holding portion (in this embodiment, the lamp relay board 166) provided on the back side of the game machine main body.
The main board case 200 accommodating the main control board is assembled with the lower case piece 210 attached to the back of a game board such as a pachinko game machine via a pedestal 280, so that it is above the back side of the game board. The electronic components mounted on the internal control board surface can be visually recognized through the case piece 220.
Further, by rotating the main board case 200 upward about the shaft portion 281 located above the pedestal 280, the inside of the main board case can be confirmed from the bottom surface of the transparent lower case piece 210.

The main board case assembly 200A in which the main board case 200 is attached to the pedestal 280 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 29 to 31, the main board case assembly 200A includes a pedestal 280, a main board case 200, and a protective cover 229. The pedestal 280 is a component used to attach the main board case 200 to the rear side of the game board 10 (see FIG. 29).
As shown in FIG. 30, the pedestal 280 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape in which two sides along the left-right direction are longer than the two sides along the up-down direction, and a pair of shaft portions 281 are formed in the vicinity of both left and right ends of the lower side. It has a plate shape in the center of the upper side in the left-right direction. The shaft portion 281 has an axial direction that coincides with the left-right direction.
The main board case 200 is provided with a pair of hook portions 249 that engage with each shaft portion 281. The pair of hook portions 249 are provided on the lower side of the upper case piece 220, which will be described later. The hook portion 249 is formed in a U shape that is convex toward the front side.

As shown in FIG. 31, when the main board case 200 is attached to the pedestal 280, the main board case 200 is arranged so that the hook portion 249 is convex toward the back side. Then, since the hook portion 249 is in a state where it can be engaged with the shaft portion 281, the main board case 200 is brought close to the pedestal 280, and each hook portion 249 is engaged with each shaft portion 281.
Then, when the hook portion 249 engages with the shaft portion 281, the main board case 200 is rotated around the shaft portion 281 counterclockwise when viewed from the left side (in the direction of the arrow of the symbol C in FIG. 31), and the main board is rotated. The case 200 is overlapped with the pedestal 280. As shown in FIG. 29, at this time, the plate-shaped hook 282 provided on the upper side of the pedestal 280 is hooked on the recess 3a provided on the upper side of the main board case 200. Therefore, the main board case 200 is fixed to the pedestal 280 by the engagement between the hook portion 249 and the shaft portion 281 and the engagement between the plate-shaped hook 282 and the main board case 200.

As shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, the protective cover 229 is then attached to the main board case 200. The protective cover 229 covers the lower portion of the main board case 200 including the hook portion 249. In this way, the main board case assembly 200A is assembled and attached to the rear side of the game board 10.
The main control board 50 and the main board case 200 will be described. As shown in FIG. 32, the main control board 50 that controls the game is housed in the main board case 200. The integrated main ROM 502 is mounted on the main control board 50. Further, a plurality of electronic components 595 different from the integrated main ROM 502 are mounted on the main control board 50. The plurality of electronic components 595 includes various electronic components such as ICs, resistors, connectors, capacitors, and coils. Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), a plurality of connectors 771, 772, 773, 774, 775, and 776 are mounted on the main control board 50. The plurality of connectors 771 to 776 are shown in FIG. 32 (b), and may be omitted in other drawings.

The integrated main ROM 502 stores the stored contents used for controlling the game. In addition, the integrated main ROM 502 stores stored contents that affect the result of the game.
Further, the integrated main ROM 502 is a one-chip microcomputer in which the main CPU 50a, the main ROM 50b, and the main RAM 50c shown in FIG. 3 are integrated.
The plurality of connectors 771 to 776 are arranged in order from the left to the right in the lower part of the main control board 50. The plurality of connectors 771 to 776 are arranged inside the six openings 779 provided at the lower part of the upper case piece 220 of the main board case 200.

Of the plurality of connectors 777 to 767, the plurality of connectors 774 and 775 are referred to as detection signal connectors 774 and 775. The detection signal connectors 774 and 775 have a first start port detection switch 13a, a second start port detection switch 14a, a first special winning opening detection switch 16a, and a second large winning opening detection switch that detect that a game ball has won a prize. A signal is input from at least a part of 17a, the general winning opening detection switch 18a (see FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, the detection signal connectors 774 and 775 are provided with a first start port detection switch 13a, a second start port detection switch 14a, a first major winning port detection switch 16a, and a second to detect that the game ball has won a prize. It is assumed that all the signals of the large winning opening detection switch 17a and the general winning opening detection switch 18a (see FIG. 3) are input. The detection signal connectors 774 and 775 have a different color from the other connectors 771, 772, 773 and 776. In the present embodiment, the detection signal connectors 774 and 775 are fluorescent colors, and the other connectors 771, 772, 773 and 776 are different colors from the fluorescent colors.

The integrated main ROM 502 includes a plate-shaped main body portion 580 extending vertically and horizontally and a plurality of first signal pins 582. The first signal pin 582 is a signal pin that transmits a signal between the integrated main ROM 502 and the main control board 50. The first signal pin 582 is visibly arranged via the main board case 200. Specifically, the first signal pin 582 extends above and below the main body 580 of the integrated main ROM 502 and is electrically connected to the main control board 50. Therefore, the first signal pin 582 can be visually recognized from the front via the main board case 200.
The signal pin provided in each of the plurality of electronic components 595 is referred to as a second signal pin 583 (see FIG. 30). The second signal pin 583 transmits a signal between each of the plurality of electronic components 595 and the main control board 50. The signal is not limited to a digital signal, but also includes an analog signal. It is visibly arranged via the main board case 200. Specifically, the second signal pin 583 extends upward, downward, left, right, or forward from each electronic component and is electrically connected to the main control board 50. Therefore, the second signal pin 583 is visible through the main board case 200.
As shown in FIG. 30, the main board case 200 is a box-shaped case that houses the main control board 50 and the integrated main ROM 502 in a visible and difficult-to-contact manner.

A detailed configuration of the main board case 200 and a table provided to the main board case and the included main control board will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 to 41.
The performance display monitor 600, the setting display monitor 650, the setting key switch 660, and the RWM clear switch 680 described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 62 and later, and will not be described here.
The main board case 200 includes the main control board 50 so that a plurality of connectors 771 to 776 (see FIG. 32 (b)) mounted on the main control board 50 can be visually recognized. The main substrate case 200 is made of a light-transmitting member such as transparent plastic.
As described above, the lower case piece 210 is combined with the upper case piece 220 to form an inclusion portion 581 for including the main control board 50. The upper case piece 220 is provided on the rear side of the main board case 200, which is on the integrated main ROM 502 side. The lower case piece 210 is provided on the front side of the main board case 200, which is opposite to the integrated main ROM 502 side. In FIG. 32B, only the integrated main ROM 502 is shown among the electric parts provided on the main control board 50 included in the transparent main board case 200, and the other electric parts are shown. It is omitted (the same applies to FIG. 34 (a) and the like).

As shown in FIG. 33, the lower case piece 210 and the upper case piece 220 each have a control board storage portion 211 and 221 for accommodating the main control board 50 (see FIG. 30) and a sealing base portion 310 (FIG. 30) described later. It is provided with sealing portions 212 and 222, which constitute (see 34). The control board storage portions 211 and 221 are projected from the plate portions 211a and 221a formed in a substantially rectangular shape and the peripheral edges of the plate portions 211a and 221a, respectively, and are provided on one side of the plate portions 211a and 221a, respectively. It is formed in a shape having flange portions 211b and 221b surrounding the surface.
Further, as shown in FIG. 30, a cylindrical portion 565 extending rearward on the main control board 50 side is provided on the left portion of the plate portion 211a of the lower case piece 210. The cylindrical portion 565 is formed with a hole portion 566 extending in the front-rear direction. A screw thread is formed inside the hole 566. In the main control board 50, a hole portion 567 is provided at a position facing the cylindrical portion 565.

The main control board 50 is fixed to the lower case piece 210. More specifically, the hole portion 567 of the main control board 50 is arranged behind the cylindrical portion 565 of the lower case piece 210. The shaft portion of the screw 769 (see FIG. 32) is inserted into the hole portion 566 of the cylindrical portion 565 from the rear side of the main control board 50 via the hole portion 567. A screw thread provided on the shaft portion of the screw 769 (see FIG. 32 (b)) is combined with the screw thread formed in the hole portion 567 of the cylindrical portion 565. As a result, the main control board 50 is sandwiched between the head of the screw 769 and the rear surface of the cylindrical portion 565, and the main control board 50 is fixed to the lower case piece 210. That is, the main control board 50 is screwed to the lower case piece 210 side.

As shown in FIG. 33, of the flange portion 211b of the control board storage portion 211, a portion (hereinafter referred to as a “male portion”) protruding from the plate portion 211a along two long sides of the plate portion 211a. Is formed by three hook pieces 211c formed in an L shape.
On the other hand, of the flange portion 221b of the control board storage portion 221, the portion protruding from the plate portion 221a along the two long sides of the plate portion 221a (hereinafter referred to as "female portion") has a double wall shape. An insertion groove portion 221c into which a male portion of the control board accommodating portion 211 can be inserted is provided between the walls forming the double wall. Further, a hook piece 221d is formed in each insertion groove portion 221c.

When the lower case piece 210 to which the main control board 50 is screwed by the screw 769 and the upper case piece 220 are combined, the male portion of the flange portion 211b is inserted into the female portion of the flange portion 221b. Then, the control board storage portions 211 and 221 are slid to each other in the direction of the arrow α in FIG. 33 along the left-right direction. Then, since the hook piece 211c provided on the male portion engages with the hook piece 221d, the lower case piece 210 and the upper case piece 220 are combined so as not to come off unless they move in the direction opposite to the arrow α. Is done.
When combined in this way, the control board accommodating portions 211 and 221 form a box-shaped encapsulation portion 581 internally shielded from the outside. The main control board 50 (see FIG. 30) is housed in the inclusion portion 581. Therefore, the possibility that the main control board 50, the integrated main ROM 502, and the like are illegally replaced can be suppressed.

The main control board 50 is attached to the inside of the control board storage unit 221 before the control board storage units 211 and 221 are combined. At this time, the IC or the like mounted on the main control board 50 is attached so as to face the plate portion 221a of the control board storage portion 221. This is because the plate portion 221a is also made of transparent plastic, so even if the main control board 50 is housed in the main board case 200, electronic components such as the integrated main ROM 502 mounted on the main control board 50 can be used. This is so that it can be confirmed from the outside via the plate portion 221a whether or not it has been illegally replaced. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, when the main board case assembly 200A including the main board case 200 is attached to the game board 10, the inside of the main board case 200 is passed through the upper case piece 220 from the back side of the game machine 1. The electronic components mounted on the main control board 50 of the above can be visually recognized.

As shown in FIG. 33, sealing portions 212 and 222 are provided at the right ends of the lower case piece 210 and the upper case piece 220. As shown in FIG. 34, the lower case piece 210 and the upper case piece 220 are provided with a first screw stop piece 91 and a second screw stop piece 92 above the sealing portions 212 and 222.
When the control board housing portions 211 and 221 are slid and combined, the sealing base portion 310 is formed by the sealing portions 212 and 222 at the longitudinal end of the sealing body 300 in which these are combined.
As shown in FIG. 32, when the cap 240 is attached to the sealing body 300 by covering the sealing base portion 310, the first screw stop piece 91 and the second screw stop are attached to the end portion in the longitudinal direction of the sealing body 300. In addition to the piece 92, the third screw stop piece 93 included in the cap 240 overlaps to form a screw stop portion 90 for screwing.

As shown in FIG. 33, the sealing portions 212 and 222 project to the right from the right end portion of the control board accommodating portions 211 and 221. The sealing portions 212 and 222 have the same height along the left-right direction and the same width in the vertical direction.
Long groove portions 212a and 222a are formed in each of the sealing portions 212 and 222 along the left-right direction. Two groove portions 222a parallel to each other in the left-right direction are formed in the sealing portion 222 so as to be separated from each other for a predetermined period of time, and one groove portion 212a is formed in the sealing portion 212 along the left-right direction.
As shown in FIG. 34, when the lower case piece 210 and the upper case piece 220 are combined as described above, the sealing portions 212 and 222 are sealed in the right portion of the combined control board storage portions 211 and 221. The foundation portion 310 is formed.
In the sealing base portion 310, the sealing portions 212 and 222 are arranged in parallel at regular intervals, and an insertion / extraction space 310a (see FIG. 34) is formed between the surfaces of the sealing portions 212 and 222 facing each other. NS.

As shown in FIG. 33, the opening prohibition seal 250 is used as a means for sealing the main board case 200, and proves that it is a genuine product issued by a certified organization or the like. ..
The open prohibition seal 250 is provided with an adhesive surface on one surface of an easily cut material such as paper in consideration of cutability, and a plurality of cuts are formed. As will be described later, for example, a hologram, a QR code (registered trademark), and the like are printed on the opening prohibition sticker 250. In addition, the word "opening prohibited" is also printed on the opening prohibition sticker 250.
The cutting member 230 is formed in a shape having a base portion 230a, a pair of gripping portions 61, and a cutting portion 64. The base portion 230a, which is the base of the cutting member 230, is formed in a substantially rectangular shape. A cut portion 64 is formed on one of the two long sides of the base portion 230a. The cut portion 64 is a portion where the tip of the base portion 230a is formed in a blade shape. The pinching portions 61 are provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the base portion 230a, and are formed in a shape bent in a "<" shape as a whole. The left end portion of the picking portion 61 is referred to as a free end portion 61a.

The cap 240 is formed in a size that can cover the entire sealing base portion 310 so as to cover the sealing base portion 310, and is formed to be removable from the sealing base portion 310.
The cap 240 includes a bowl-shaped cap body 241 that covers the sealing base portion 310, and a third screw stop piece 93 that is formed on one end side of the cap body 241 in the longitudinal direction. A protrusion 82 is provided on the inner surface of the cap body 241 at a position where the free end portion 61a of the pinching portion 61 of the cutting member 230 inserted into the insertion / extraction space 310a is caught when the cap 240 is attached to the sealing base portion 310. It is provided. A groove 86 is formed on the inner surface of the cap body 241.
The cutting member 230 is inserted into the insertion / extraction space 310a (see FIG. 34) of the sealing base portion 310. After that, the opening prohibition sticker 250 is attached. Further, when the cap 240 is put on the sealing base portion 310, the groove portion 86 fits into a part of the cutting member 230 inserted into the insertion / extraction space 310a. Further, the protrusion 82 engages with the free end portion 61a of the grip portion 61 of the cutting member 230.

As shown in FIG. 32, as described above, when the cap 240 is put on the sealing base portion 310, the third screw stop piece 93 becomes the first screw stop piece 91 of the lower case piece 210 and the upper case piece 220. It overlaps with the combination of the second screw stop piece 92 to form a screw stop 90 for screwing. When the caulking member 94 is driven into the screw fastening portion 90, the lower case piece 210, the upper case piece 220, and the cap 240 are fixed to each other.
When the main board case 200 is unsealed, the caulking member 94 is removed and the cap 240 is removed from the sealing base portion 310. The same applies when the seal of the main board case 200 is illegally released.
The cutting member 230 and the cap 240 are integrated. Therefore, when the cap 240 is removed from the sealing base portion 310, the cutting member 230 is also removed from the sealing base portion 310 at the same time. Then, the opening prohibition seal 250 is irreparably scratched by the cut portion 64 or the like.

The identification display 520 will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, the identification display 520 is attached to the main control board 50, the integrated main ROM 502, the lower case piece 210, the upper case piece 220, and the cap 240.
The identification display 520 is a display including information about the gaming machine 1. In the following description, the identification display 520 provided on the main control board 50 is referred to as an identification display 521, and the identification display 520 provided on the integrated main ROM 502 is referred to as an identification display 522. The identification display 520 provided on the upper case piece 220 is referred to as an identification display 523, and the identification display 520 provided on the lower case piece 210 is referred to as an identification display 524.
The identification display 520 provided on the cap 240 is referred to as an identification display 525.

As shown in FIG. 30, the identification display 521 is displayed by silk printing on the upper part of the back surface of the main control board 50. The identification display 521 is an information identification unit for displaying specific information. The identification display 522 is attached to the integrated main ROM 502 by engraving. The identification display 522 is an information identification unit for displaying specific information.
The identification display 523, 524, 525 attached to the main board case 200 is an information identification unit for displaying specific information. The identification display 524 is formed on the upper right portion of the front surface of the lower case piece 210 by engraving with a mold for manufacturing the lower case piece 210 (see FIG. 34).
The identification display 525 is formed on the back surface of the cap 240 by engraving with a mold for manufacturing the cap 240. The display mode of the identification display 523 will be described later.

The identification labels 521 to 525 are related to each other and include at least the same identification label 529. In the present embodiment, as an example, the identification display 521 is a character string of "ABCD01", and the identification display 522 is a character string of "ABCD02". The identification display 523 is a character string of "ABCD03", and the identification display 524 is a character string of "ABCD04". The identification display 525 is a character string of "ABCD05". The same identification display 529 in the identification display 521 to 525 is "ABCD". The identification display 529 is, for example, a display corresponding to a manufacturer name, a model name, or the like. In the present embodiment, as an example, among "ABCD", "AB" represents a manufacturer name and "CD" represents a model name.
In addition, in the identification display 521 to 525, the manufacturer name itself is displayed as in the identification display 1595 and 1596 of FIG. 40, such as "AA company", instead of displaying the manufacturer name by "AB" included in "ABCD". You may. Further, instead of displaying the model name by "CD" included in "ABCD", the model name itself may be displayed as in "CR Ai" in the identification displays 1595 and 1596 of FIG. 40. Further, the identification display 521 to 525 may display a model like the model "GH101" in the identification displays 1595 and 1596 of FIG. 40. In this case, the same identification display in the identification display 521 to 525 becomes the model name "CR Ai GH101" and the manufacturer name "AA company".

In the following description, in the upper case piece 220, the surface forming the inside of the main substrate case 200 is referred to as an inner surface 532. In the upper case piece 220, the surface forming the outside of the main substrate case 200 is referred to as an outer surface 531. As shown in FIGS. 29 (c), 32 (c), and 34, a position display unit 541 is provided on the outer surface 531. The position display unit 541 is a portion that displays a position to which the identification display 523 is given. The position display unit 541 is provided in the main board case 200 at a portion different from the portion overlapping the integrated main ROM 502. More specifically, the position display unit 541 has a rectangular shape when viewed from the rear side, and is provided at the lower right portion of the upper case piece 220. The integrated main ROM 502 is provided on the left side of the position display unit 541 when viewed from the rear side. The position display unit 541 is a recess recessed toward the front side.

As shown in FIG. 32 (b), a seal portion 542 made of a light-transmitting material is attached to the position display portion 541. In the present embodiment, the seal portion 542 is assumed to be transparent as an example.
On the seal portion 542, a printing portion 797 is printed on the seal main body (base portion).
For all the seal parts attached to all the board cases described later, printing (printing) is performed on the adhesive seal body (base part), or writing is possible on the seal body (base part). It is common in that the base is formed.
In the present embodiment, as an example, the printing unit 797 is an identification display 523.
Since the identification display 523 is printed on the seal portion 542, the position display portion 541 is in a state where the identification display 523 is attached. The seal portion 542 is arranged so as to straddle at least a part of the plurality of electronic components 595 in the main board case 200. In other words, the seal portion 542 is arranged so as to overlap the plurality of electronic components 595 in the main board case 200 when viewed from the rear. Note that FIG. 32 (b) shows a part of the plurality of electronic components 595, and in reality, other electronic components (see FIG. 30) also exist. The identification display 523 of the upper case piece 220 is displayed so that the mounting location of the integrated main ROM 502 has a visible angle. In the present embodiment, the identification display 523 attached to the upper case piece 220 does not hinder the visibility of the mounting location of the integrated main ROM 502. As in the case of the seal portion 1561 (see FIG. 41) in the modified example described later, when the main board case 200 is at a predetermined angle, the identification display 523 may overlap with the mounting location of the integrated main ROM 502. .. In the present embodiment, the identification display 523 attached to the upper case piece 220 does not hinder the visibility of the mounting location of the integrated main ROM 502.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is formed. In the present embodiment, the main board case 200 including the main control board 50 is provided. As shown in FIGS. 29, 30, 32, and 34, the main board case 200 is provided with a position display unit 541 which is a portion for displaying a position to which the identification display 523 is applied. Therefore, the inspector can easily confirm the identification display 523 attached to the main board case 200 as compared with the case where the position display unit 541 is not provided. Therefore, the occurrence of fraudulent activity can be suppressed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind, and the interest of the player is improved.
Further, at the time of manufacturing the gaming machine 1, it is easier for the manufacturer to grasp the position where the identification display 520 is given, as compared with the case where the position display unit 541 is not provided. Therefore, for example, when the seal portion 542 is used and the identification display 523 is given by the manufacturer, the possibility that the identification display 523 is given at different positions among the plurality of gaming machines 1 can be reduced. Therefore, the inspector can easily confirm the identification display 523 attached to the main board case 200 as compared with the case where the position display unit 541 is not provided. Therefore, the occurrence of fraudulent activity can be suppressed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind, and the interest of the player is improved.

Further, the position display unit 541 is formed on the outer surface 531 of the main board case 200 and is a recess for positioning the identification display 520. Since the position display unit 541 is provided as a recess, the inspector can position the position display unit 541 as compared with the case where the position display unit 541 is displayed on the flat surface of the main board case 200 by printing or the like. Easy to grasp.
Therefore, the inspector can easily confirm the identification display 523 attached to the main board case 200. Therefore, the occurrence of fraudulent activity can be suppressed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind, and the interest of the player is improved.
In addition, the manufacturer can position the identification display 520 along the position display unit 541 which is a recess. Therefore, when the gaming machine 1 is mass-produced, the manufacturer can attach the identification display 520 to the same position among the plurality of gaming machines 1. Since the identification display 520 is attached to the same position among the plurality of gaming machines 1, the inspector can easily confirm the identification display 520. Therefore, the occurrence of fraudulent activity can be suppressed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind, and the interest of the player is improved.

Further, the position display unit 541 is provided in a portion different from the portion overlapping the integrated main ROM 502 in the main board case 200. In this case, the possibility that the identification display 523 attached to the position display unit 541 and the integrated main ROM 502 overlap can be reduced. Therefore, the inspector can confirm both the identification display 523 and the integrated main ROM 502 at the same time. Therefore, for example, it can be easily discovered that the integrated main ROM 502 has been replaced due to fraudulent activity. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind, and the interest of the player is improved.

Further, the identification display 523, which is an information identification unit attached to the main board case 200, and the identification display 522, which is an information identification unit attached to the integrated main ROM 502, include at least the same identification display 529. Further, the identification display 523 attached to the upper case piece 220 is displayed so as to have an angle at which the mounting location of the integrated main ROM 502 can be visually recognized. Further, in the present embodiment, the identification display 523 attached to the upper case piece 220 does not hinder the visibility of the mounting location of the integrated main ROM 502. Since the identification display 523 attached to the upper case piece 220 is displayed so that the mounting location of the integrated main ROM 502 has a visible angle, the inspector can see the integrated main ROM 502 with the same identification display 529 and the integrated main ROM 502. By checking with the main board case 200, it can be easily confirmed that no fraudulent activity has been performed. Further, for example, even if the integrated main ROM 502 is replaced with another ROM due to fraudulent activity, it is possible to determine whether or not the integrated main ROM 502 and the identification display 529 attached to the main board case 200 are the same. , The inspector can easily confirm that the fraudulent activity has been performed. Therefore, the occurrence of fraudulent activity can be suppressed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind, and the interest of the player is improved.

Further, an identification display 523 which is an information identification unit attached to the main board case 200, an identification display 522 which is an information identification unit attached to the integrated main ROM 502, and an information identification unit displayed on the main control board 50. The identification display 521 includes at least the same identification display 529 (character string of "ABCD" in this embodiment). Therefore, the inspector can confirm the main control board 50, the integrated main ROM 502, and the main board case 200 to which the same identification display 529 is attached, and can easily confirm that no fraudulent activity has been performed. Further, even if at least one of the main control board 50 and the integrated main ROM 502 is replaced with the other main control board 50 and the integrated main ROM 502 due to fraudulent activity, the main control board 50, the integrated main ROM 502, and the main board case 200 By determining whether or not the identification display 529 attached to the is the same, the inspector can easily confirm that the fraudulent activity has been performed. Therefore, the occurrence of fraudulent activity can be suppressed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind, and the interest of the player is improved.

The main board case 200 includes the main control board 50 so that a plurality of connectors 771 to 776 can be visually recognized. Since the plurality of connectors 771 to 776 are visible, for example, it can be easily determined whether or not a device different from the main control board 50 is connected to the connectors 771 to 776. Therefore, the possibility of fraud can be reduced, and the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.
Further, since the detection signal connectors 774 and 775 are fluorescent colors, the inspector can easily see them as compared with the case where the detection signal connectors are not fluorescent colors. Therefore, for example, it can be easily determined whether or not a device different from the main control board 50 is illegally connected to the detection signal connectors 774 and 775. Therefore, the possibility of fraud can be reduced, and the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.

Further, a plurality of detection signal connectors 774 and 775 are provided. Therefore, it is easier for the inspector to confirm the detection signal connectors 774 and 775 as compared with the case where there is only one detection signal connector. Therefore, for example, it can be easily determined whether or not a device different from the main control board 50 is illegally connected to the detection signal connectors 774 and 775. Therefore, the possibility of fraud can be reduced, and the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.
Further, the first signal pin 582 included in the integrated main ROM 502 is visibly arranged via the main board case 200. Since the first signal pin 582 is visible, for example, it can be easily determined whether or not a device different from the main control board 50 is connected to the first signal pin 582. Therefore, the possibility of fraud can be reduced, and the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.
Further, the second signal pin 583 included in the plurality of electronic components 595 is visibly arranged via the main board case 200. Since the second signal pin 583 is visible, for example, it can be easily determined whether or not a device different from the main control board 50 is connected to the second signal pin 583. Therefore, the possibility of fraud can be reduced, and the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.

Further, the main control board 50 is screwed to the lower case piece 210 side by a screw 769 (see FIG. 32B). Therefore, it is difficult to illegally replace the main control board 50 as compared with the case where the main control board 50 is not screwed. Therefore, the possibility of fraud can be reduced, and the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.
Further, the upper case piece 220 and the lower case piece 210 are slid to each other and combined. Therefore, even if a person who intends to cheat simply tries to separate the upper case piece 220 and the lower case piece 210 in order to separate the upper case piece 220 and the lower case piece 210, the upper case piece 220 and the upper case piece 220 The lower case piece 210 is difficult to separate. Therefore, it is difficult to replace the main control board 50 illegally. Therefore, the possibility of fraud can be reduced, and the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. In each of the following modifications, the configurations corresponding to the configurations of the above-described embodiments are indicated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
The position display unit 541 was a recess, but the position display unit 541 is not limited to this. For example, as will be described later, the position display unit 541 may be a convex portion.

35 to 37 are views showing a modified example of the position display portion provided on the main board case.
FIG. 35 shows a cross section in the arrow direction at the position of the line AA shown in FIG. 32 in the upper case piece 220 of the substrate case according to the modified example of the main substrate case 200. As shown in FIG. 35, the position display portion 541 is a convex portion formed on the outer surface 531 of the upper case piece 220 and projects to the rear side. An identification display 523 is attached to the position display unit 541 by a seal unit 542.
Further, the position display unit 541 is provided on the outer surface 531 of the upper case piece 220, but the position display unit 541 is not limited to this. For example, the position display unit 541 may be provided on the inner surface 532 of the upper case piece 220.

FIG. 36 shows a cross section in the arrow direction at the position of the line AA shown in FIG. 32 in the upper case piece 220 of the substrate case according to the modified example of the main substrate case 200. As shown in FIG. 36, the position display unit 541 is a recess formed on the inner surface 532 of the upper case piece 220, and is recessed on the rear side. An identification display 523 is attached to the position display unit 541 by a seal unit 542. The identification display 523 is printed on the rear side of the seal portion 542. Therefore, the inspector can confirm the identification display 523 from the rear side of the main board case 200 via the transparent upper case piece 220.

FIG. 37 shows a cross section in the arrow direction at the position of the line AA shown in FIG. 32 in the upper case piece 220 of the substrate case according to the modified example of the main substrate case 200. As shown in FIG. 37, the position display portion 541 is a convex portion formed on the inner surface 532 of the upper case piece 220, and protrudes to the front side. An identification display 523 is attached to the position display unit 541 by a seal unit 542. The identification display 523 is printed on the rear side of the seal portion 542. Therefore, the inspector can confirm the identification display 523 from the rear side of the substrate case through the transparent upper case piece 220.
As described above, the position display unit 541 is formed on the inner surface 532 or the outer surface 531 of the main board case 200, and is a convex portion or a concave portion for positioning the identification display 520. Since the position display unit 541 which is a convex portion and a concave portion is provided, for example, the position of the identification display 520 is displayed by the inspector as compared with the case where the position display unit 541 is displayed on the flat surface of the main board case 200 by printing or the like. Is easy to grasp. Therefore, the inspector can easily confirm the identification display 520 attached to the main board case 200. Therefore, the occurrence of fraudulent activity can be suppressed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind, and the interest of the player is improved.

In addition, the manufacturer can position the identification display 520 along the position display unit 541 which is a convex portion or a concave portion. Therefore, when the gaming machine 1 is mass-produced, the manufacturer can attach the identification display 520 to the same position among the plurality of gaming machines 1. Since the identification display 520 is attached to the same position among the plurality of gaming machines 1, the inspector can easily confirm the identification display 520. Therefore, the occurrence of fraudulent activity can be suppressed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind, and the interest of the player is improved.
Further, the plurality of members including the main control board 50 may not include a part of the upper case piece 220, the lower case piece 210, and the cap 240. Further, the plurality of members may further include members different from the upper case piece 220, the lower case piece 210, and the cap 240.

Further, the main control board 50, the integrated main ROM 502, and the plurality of members are provided with the identification display 520, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, at least two of the main control board 50 and the plurality of members may be attached with the related identification display 520. For example, the identification display 525 may not be attached to the caps 240 included in the plurality of members. Further, the identification display 524 may not be attached to the lower case piece 210 included in the plurality of members. Further, the identification display 523 may not be attached to the upper case piece 220 included in the plurality of members. The inspector can confirm the identification display 520 attached to at least two of the main control board 50 and the plurality of members, and can easily confirm whether or not fraudulent activity has been performed. For example, even if the main control board 50 is replaced with another control board due to fraudulent activity, is the identification display 520 attached to at least two of the main control board 50 and the plurality of members related? By determining whether or not, the inspector can easily confirm that the fraudulent activity has been performed. Therefore, the occurrence of fraudulent activity can be suppressed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind, and the interest of the player is improved.

Further, the identification display 520 may be attached to at least two of the main control board 50, the upper case piece 220, and the lower case piece 210. In this case, the inspector confirms the identification display 520 attached to at least two of the main control board 50, the upper case piece 220, and the lower case piece 210, and easily determines whether or not fraudulent activity has been performed. You can check. For example, even if the main control board 50 is replaced with another control board due to fraudulent activity, the identification attached to at least two of the main control board 50, the upper case piece 220, and the lower case piece 210. By determining whether the display 520 is relevant, the inspector can easily confirm that the fraudulent activity has been performed. Therefore, the occurrence of fraudulent activity can be suppressed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind, and the interest of the player is improved.

Further, the identification display 520 may be attached to at least the upper case piece 220 and the integrated main ROM 502. In this case, the inspector can check at least the upper case piece 220 and the identification display 520 attached to the integrated main ROM 502, and can easily confirm whether or not fraudulent activity has been performed. For example, even if the integrated main ROM 502 is replaced with another ROM due to fraudulent activity, the inspection is performed by determining at least whether the upper case piece 220 and the identification display 520 attached to the integrated main ROM 502 are related. The person can easily confirm that the fraudulent activity has been performed. Therefore, the occurrence of fraudulent activity can be suppressed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind, and the interest of the player is improved.
Further, the identification display 520 may be related to each other. For example, the identification display 520 may be all the same identification display (for example, all “ABCD01” or the like). Further, the identification display 520 may be different from each other, and the same identification display 529 may not be included. The description content of the identification display 520 is not limited as long as it can be confirmed by the inspector. Further, the identification display 520 does not have to be a character string. For example, the identification display 520 may have various marks. Moreover, the mode in which the identification display 520 is attached is not limited. For example, not only the identification display 521 but also the identification displays 521 to 525 may be printed and attached to the seal portion. Further, the seal portion does not have to be transparent. Further, the identification indications 523 to 525 may all be stamped by the mold for manufacturing the main board case 200.

In the present embodiment, the position display unit 541, which is a sticking position mark indicating the position to stick the seal portion 542, may take the following form.
That is, the position display unit 541 is a mark surrounding the entire circumference of the seal portion 542 on the same surface or back surface as the upper case surface to which the seal portion 542 is attached, and on the same surface or back surface as the upper case surface to which the seal portion 542 is attached. It is a mark on the L-shaped side.
The position display portion 541 is a linear convex portion provided so as to surround the periphery of the seal portion 542.
The position display portion 541 is a linear recess provided on the same surface as the seal portion 542 so as to surround the periphery of the seal portion 542.
The position display portion 541 is a linear convex portion provided on the back surface of the seal portion 542 so as to surround the periphery of the seal portion 542.

The position display portion 541 is a linear recess provided on the back surface of the seal portion 542 so as to surround the periphery of the seal portion 542.
The position display portion 541 is an L-shaped linear convex provided so as to surround a predetermined corner portion of the seal portion 542 on the same surface as the seal portion 542.
The position display portion 541 is an L-shaped linear recess provided on the same surface as the seal portion 542 so as to surround a predetermined corner portion of the seal portion 542.
The position display portion 541 is an L-shaped linear convex portion or concave portion provided on the back surface of the seal portion 542 so as to surround a predetermined corner portion.
The position display portion 541 is a position mark that is neither a convex portion nor a concave portion provided so as to surround the seal portion 542.

Further, the identification display 520 may be formed inside the material of the main board case 200.
38 and 39 are views showing a modified example in which the identification display is formed on the main substrate case.
Hereinafter, the modified example will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39. In the main board case shown in FIG. 38, the portion where the identification display 523 is displayed is referred to as the identification display unit 1390. Further, the portion outside the identification display unit 1390 is referred to as an outer portion 1391. As shown in FIG. 39, the identification display unit 1390 projects rearward from the outer portion 1391. Therefore, the thickness L1 of the identification display unit 1390 is larger than the thickness L2 of the outer portion 1391.
The identification display 523 is formed inside a member (the material of the upper case piece 220 in this embodiment) that forms the identification display unit 1390. The identification display 523 is provided in the identification display unit 1390 by being divided into a plurality of layers (four in the present embodiment) in the thickness direction (front-back direction) of layers 1381, 1382, 1383, and 1384.
The letter 1371 of "A" of the identification display 523 is formed in the layer 1381. The letter 1372 of "B" is formed in the hierarchy 1382. The letter 1373 of "C" is formed in the layer 1383. The letter 1374 of "D" is formed in the hierarchy 1384. The character "0" 1375 is formed in the hierarchy 1382. The character 1376 of "3" is formed in the layer 1383.

The method of forming the identification display 523 inside the member forming the identification display unit 1390 is not limited. For example, the identification display 523 may be formed by 3D laser engraving. 3D laser engraving is a technique for condensing a laser and forming fine cracks of, for example, 100 microns inside the material of the main substrate case 200 at intervals of, for example, 0.08 mm to 0.016 mm. By forming a plurality of the cracks, the identification display 523 is formed inside the main substrate case 200.
In the present embodiment, the identification display 523 is formed inside the member forming the identification display unit 1390. Therefore, for example, the identification display 523 is more difficult to remove than the case where the entire identification display 523 is formed on the outer surface 531 or the inner surface 532 of the main board case 200. Therefore, the occurrence of fraudulent activity can be suppressed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind, and the interest of the player is improved. Further, when the identification display 523 is removed by fraud, scratches are formed on the main substrate cases of FIGS. 38 and 39. Therefore, the inspector can easily detect the fraudulent activity. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind, and the interest of the player is improved.

Further, the identification display 523 is provided in the identification display unit 1390 by being divided into a plurality of layers 1381 to 1384 in the thickness direction. Therefore, it is difficult to remove the identification display 523 as compared with the case where the identification display 523 is formed only on one layer. Therefore, the occurrence of fraudulent activity can be suppressed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind, and the interest of the player is improved.
Further, in the main substrate cases of FIGS. 38 and 39, the thickness L1 of the identification display unit 1390 is larger than the thickness L2 of the outer portion 1391. In this case, it is necessary to scrape the main board case 200 deeper when an unauthorized person tries to remove the identification display 520 as compared with the case where L1 is L2 or less. Therefore, the main substrate cases of FIGS. 38 and 39 are easily scratched. Therefore, the inspector can easily detect the fraudulent activity. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind, and the interest of the player is improved.
The identification display 523 may not be divided into a plurality of layers 1381 to 1384 in the thickness direction in the identification display unit 1390. For example, the identification display 523 may be formed only on one layer. Further, the thickness L1 of the identification display unit 1390 may be equal to or less than the thickness L2 of the outer portion 1391. Further, although the identification display 523 has been described, the identification display 520 provided on the main board case of FIGS. 38 and 39, such as the identification display 524 and 525, is also formed inside the main board case of FIGS. 38 and 39. May be done.

Further, various seals may be attached to the main substrate case 200 in addition to the seal portion 542 and the like. Further, the content displayed on the printing unit (for example, the printing unit 797) provided on various seals such as the seal unit 542 is not limited.

FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a modified example of the main substrate case.
The performance display monitor 600, the setting display monitor 650, the setting key switch 660, and the RWM clear switch 680 described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 62 and later, and will not be described here.
For example, in addition to the seal portion 542, the seal portion 1560 and the seal portion 1561 are attached to the main substrate case according to the modified example shown in FIG. 40. In FIG. 40, members having the same configuration as that of the above embodiment are indicated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
The seal portion 1560 is attached to the upper part of the central portion in the left-right direction of the upper case piece 220 of the main board case 200. The seal portion 1561 is attached to the upper left portion of the upper case piece 220 of the main board case 200. The seal portions 1560 and 1561 are made of a material having light transmission, and in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the seal portions 1560 and 1561 are transparent as an example. The seal portions 1560 and 1561 are arranged so as to straddle a plurality of electronic components 595 (see FIG. 30), respectively. In FIG. 40, various electronic components such as a plurality of electronic components 595 (see FIG. 30) located on the front side of the seal portions 1560 and 1561 are not shown.

A printing unit 1571 is printed on the seal unit 1560. The printing unit 1571 includes a plurality of areas 1575. The printing unit 1571 is colored and has a white background as an example in the present embodiment. The plurality of areas 1575 include a code unit 1572, an information display unit 1573, and an entry area 1570. The seal unit 1560 is provided so that the printing unit 1571, the code unit 1572, the information display unit 1573, and the entry area 1570 are positioned so as not to overlap with the integrated main ROM 502.
The cord portion 1572 is provided in the upper left portion of the seal portion 1560. The code unit 1572 includes predetermined information. The code unit 1572 is a portion where information is read by another device. For example, a QR code (registered trademark), a barcode, or the like is printed in black in a rectangular colored area (white in the present embodiment). There is. In the present embodiment, as an example, the code unit 1572 includes a QR code (registered trademark).

The code unit 1572 is associated with, for example, information stored in a device different from the gaming machine 1 (hereinafter, referred to as “another device”) indicating the delivery destination of the main control board 50. For example, a URL (Uniform Resource Locator), which is information included in the code unit 1572, is read by a camera provided in an information mobile terminal or the like. The information mobile terminal uses the URL to access another device via the network. As a result of accessing another device, the information displayed on the information mobile terminal includes the delivery destination of the main control board 50 (for example, the name of the store to which the gaming machine 1 was delivered) and whether or not the gaming machine 1 has been discarded. Etc. are included. As a result, the inspector can easily confirm the information indicating the delivery destination of the main control board 50 and the information such as whether or not the gaming machine 1 has been discarded.

The information display unit 1573 includes various information. The information display unit 1573 may include, for example, the same information as the identification display 529. In the present embodiment, as an example, the character string "EF001" is printed on the information display unit 1573 in a rectangular colored area (white in the present embodiment). The character string is, for example, a control number of the main control board 50. With the control number, the inspector can check information such as the delivery destination of the gaming machine 1 and whether or not the gaming machine 1 has been discarded from the information associated with the management number held by the manufacturer. The character string of the information display unit 1573 may include information corresponding to the manufacturer name, model name, model, and the like. Further, the rectangular region of the information display unit 1573 and the rectangular basin of the code unit 1572 are connected in the left-right direction.

As an example, the entry areas 1570 are provided in a total of six columns, three rows in the vertical direction and two columns in the horizontal direction. The entry area 1570 is printed with a rectangular colored (white in this embodiment) substrate. Above the entry area 1570 in the upper left, "Opener" is printed in black. Above the entry area 1570 on the upper right, the "opening date" is printed in black. A circle 1 is printed on the left side of the entry area 1570 on the upper left. Circle 2 is printed on the left side of the entry area 1570 in the center of the vertical direction on the left side. A circle 3 is printed on the left side of the entry area 1570 at the lower left.
For example, when the inspector opens the main board case 200, the inspector's name is entered in the entry area 1570 on the left side, and the date when the main board case 200 is opened is entered in the entry area 1570 on the right side. .. In addition, the inspector may enter the date and the like for confirming whether or not the main control board 50 has been fraudulent in the entry area 1570.

The seal portion 1560 includes a viewing portion 1574 for viewing the electronic component 595. The peep portion 1574 is provided between the plurality of regions 1575. The peep section 1574 has light transmission. In the present embodiment, the peep portion 1574 is formed by an unprinted portion of the seal portion 1560 and is transparent. In the present embodiment, a viewing portion 1574 extending in the left-right direction is provided between the entry areas 1570 of three lines in the up-down direction. Further, a viewing portion 1574 extending in the left-right direction is provided between the cord unit 1572 and the information display unit 1573 arranged side by side and the two entry areas 1570 on the upper side. A viewing portion 1574 extending in the vertical direction is provided between the entry areas 1570 in two rows in the horizontal direction.

Further, the seal unit 1561 is an information identification unit for displaying specific information. For example, at least one of the model name and the manufacturer name is printed as specific information. In this embodiment, as an example, the model name "CR Ai GH101" and the manufacturer name "AA" are printed. In the present embodiment, the portion on which such information is printed is also referred to as a printing unit 1563. Further, the specific information displayed on the seal portion 1561 is referred to as an identification display 1595. In the present embodiment, the identification display 1595 has a model name "CR Ai GH101" and a manufacturer name "AA".

Further, a seal portion 1562 is attached to the integrated main ROM 502. The seal portion 1562 is attached to the left side of the identification display 523 "ABCD02" of the integrated main ROM 502. The seal unit 1562 is an information identification unit for displaying specific information. For example, at least one of the model name and the manufacturer name is printed as specific information. In the present embodiment, as an example, the model name "CR Ai GH101" and the manufacturer name "AA" are printed on the seal portion 1562 as predetermined information. Further, the specific information displayed on the seal portion 1562 is referred to as an identification display 1596. In the present embodiment, the identification display 1595 has a model name "CR Ai GH101" and a manufacturer name "AA".

Further, the seal portion 1561 and the seal portion 1562 are displayed including at least the same identification display 1595 and 1596. In the present embodiment, the species name "CR Ai GH101" and the manufacturer name "AA" in the identification labels 1595 and 1596 are all the same, but some of them may be the same.
A QR code (registered trademark) indicating the information specified by the identification display 1596 may be displayed on the seal portion 1562.
Although the identification displays 1595 and 1596 are attached to the main board case 200 and the integrated main ROM 502, they may be attached to other members. For example, the main control board 50 may be displayed including the same identification display as the identification display 1595 and 1596.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the seal portions 542, 1560, and 1561 are arranged so as to straddle at least a part of the plurality of electronic components 595 (see FIG. 30). By confirming the positional relationship with the component 595, the inspector can determine whether or not the main control board 50 has been tampered with. Therefore, the possibility of fraud can be reduced, and the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.
Further, since the area 1575 is provided, the inspector shall enter the name of the inspector and the date when the main board case 200 was opened in the area 1575 (more specifically, the entry area 1570). Can be done. In addition, the inspector can also enter the date and the like on which it is confirmed whether or not the main control board 50 has been fraudulent in the area 1575. Further, since the viewing portion 1574 is provided between the regions 1575, the region 1575 is more conspicuous than the case where only the region 1575 is provided. Therefore, it becomes easy for the inspector to confirm the characters and the like written in the area 1575. Therefore, the possibility of fraud can be reduced, and the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.

Further, since the viewing unit 1574 is provided, the inspector can confirm the electronic component 595 through the viewing unit 1574. Therefore, the inspector can easily confirm whether or not the electronic component 595 has been tampered with, as compared with the case where the viewing portion 1574 is not provided. Therefore, the possibility of fraud can be reduced, and the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.
Further, the cord portion 1572 is provided at a position where it does not overlap with the integrated main ROM 502. Therefore, the inspector can easily confirm the integrated main ROM 502. Therefore, the inspector can check the integrated main ROM 502 and easily determine whether or not the fraud has been performed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.

Further, the code unit 1572 is associated with information stored in a device different from the gaming machine 1 indicating the delivery destination of the main control board 50. As a result, the inspector can easily confirm the information indicating the delivery destination of the main control board 50 by using the code unit 1572. Therefore, the inspector can confirm the information of the delivery destination and easily determine whether or not the fraudulent mounting of the main control board 50 having a different delivery destination has been performed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.

Further, a seal portion 1562 is attached to the integrated main ROM 502, and predetermined information is displayed on the seal portion 1562. Therefore, the inspector can easily confirm the fraud in which the integrated main ROM 502 is replaced by checking the seal portion 1562. Therefore, the possibility of fraud can be reduced, and the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.
Further, since at least one of the model name and the manufacturer name is printed on the seal portion 1561, the inspector can easily grasp at least one of the model name and the manufacturer name. Therefore, the inspector can confirm at least one of the model name and the manufacturer name, and can easily determine whether or not the fraud has been performed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.

The shape of the integrated main ROM 502 is not limited. As shown in FIG. 32, the integrated main ROM 502 in the above embodiment has a plate-shaped main body portion 580 extending vertically and horizontally. However, the main body portion 580 may extend back and forth and left and right. In this case, the first signal pin may extend forward and be electrically connected to the main control board 50. Further, when the main body portion 580 extends back and forth and left and right, the predetermined information displayed on the seal portion 1591 may be displayed on the upper surface or the lower surface of the main body portion 580.
Further, various information displayed on the seal portions 542, 1560, and 1561 may be displayed so that the mounting location of the integrated main ROM 502 has a visible angle.
For example, FIG. 41 is a view of the seal portion 1561 and the integrated main ROM 502 as viewed diagonally upward from the rear. In FIG. 41, members other than the seal portion 1561 and the integrated main ROM 502 are not shown. In this case, the information displayed on the seal portion 1561 overlaps with the mounting location of the integrated main ROM 502. That is, FIG. 41 is a view from an angle at which the information displayed on the seal portion 1561 makes it difficult to visually recognize the mounting location of the integrated main ROM 502. However, as shown in FIG. 40, when viewed from the rear side, the mounting location of the integrated main ROM 502 can be visually recognized. That is, FIG. 40 is a view of the information displayed on the seal portion 1561 viewed from an angle at which the mounting location of the integrated main ROM 502 can be visually recognized. In this way, the information displayed on the seal unit 1561 is displayed so that the mounting location of the integrated main ROM 502 has a visible angle. Although the seal portion 1561 has been described as an example, various information displayed on the other seal portions 542 and 1560 (for example, the information of the identification display 523) has an angle at which the mounting location of the integrated main ROM 502 can be visually recognized. It should be displayed in.

<Board structure of main control board>
The configuration (layout) of the main control board housed in the main board case of the present embodiment is not limited to that described above.
42 is a diagram for explaining another configuration of the main control board according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 42A is a diagram showing the configuration of a component surface (surface) of the main control board, FIG. 42. (B) is a diagram showing the configuration of the solder surface (back surface) of the main control board.
FIG. 43 is a diagram showing the configuration of the printed circuit board used for the main control board, FIG. 43 (a) is a diagram showing the configuration of the component surface (surface) of the printed circuit board, and FIG. , It is a figure which showed the structure of the solder surface (back surface) of a printed circuit board.

As shown in FIGS. 43 (a) and 43 (b), the main control board 50 uses a printed wiring board 701 in which wiring patterns are formed on both sides of the printed circuit board.
In the printed wiring board 701, as a mounting method for mounting electronic components, a single-sided mounting method in which various electronic components and connectors are mounted only on the component surface 701a of the printed wiring board 701 is adopted.
Further, in the printed wiring board 701, various electronic components such as an insertion mounting type (through hole mounting type) resistor R, a capacitor C, a transistor Tr, and an IC and a connector CN are mounted in a through hole (part insertion hole) formed in the board. Through-hole mounting method is adopted.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 43, the printed wiring board 701 is provided with through holes (component insertion holes) 702 for inserting leads of various electronic components. In this case, a connection electrode (connection land) 703 is provided around the through hole 702 on the solder surface 701b side of the printed wiring board 701.

The connection electrode 703 is an electrode for connecting the leads of electronic components inserted into the through holes 702 from the component surface 701a side of the printed wiring board 701 by soldering, for example. The component and the wiring pattern on the board are electrically connected, and the electronic component is mechanically held.
That is, the main control board 50 is composed of a printed wiring board 701 provided with through holes 702 into which leads of insert-mounted electronic components can be inserted.

44 is a view showing the main board case of this embodiment when the main control board shown in FIGS. 42 and 43 is housed, FIG. 44A shows a perspective view of the assembly, and FIG. 44B shows the assembly. The front view of is shown. Further, FIG. 45 is an exploded perspective view of the main board case including the pedestal.
A seal portion 1560 and a seal portion 1561 are attached to the main substrate case shown in FIGS. 44 and 45.
Further, similarly to FIGS. 29 to 41, the identification display 520 is attached to the main control board 50, the integrated main ROM 502, the lower case piece 210, the upper case piece 220, and the cap 240.
The identification display 520 is a display including information about the gaming machine 1. The identification display 520 provided on the control board 50 is referred to as an identification display 521, and the identification display 520 provided on the integrated main ROM 502 is referred to as an identification display 522. The identification display 520 provided on the upper case piece 220 is referred to as an identification display 523, and the identification display 520 provided on the lower case piece 210 is referred to as an identification display 524. The identification display 520 provided on the cap 240 is referred to as an identification display 525.

The identification display 521 is displayed by silk printing on the upper part of the back surface of the main control board 50. The identification display 521 is an information identification unit for displaying specific information. The identification display 522 is attached to the integrated main ROM 502 by engraving. The identification display 522 is an information identification unit for displaying specific information.
The identification display 523, 524, 525 attached to the main board case 200 is an information identification unit for displaying specific information.
The position display unit 541 is, for example, a recess formed on the inner surface 532 of the upper case piece 220, and is recessed on the rear side. An identification display 523 is attached to the position display unit 541 by a seal unit 542. The identification display 523 is printed on the rear side of the seal portion 542.
The identification display 524 is formed on the upper right portion of the front surface of the lower case piece 210 by engraving with a mold for manufacturing the lower case piece 210 (see FIG. 34).
The identification display 525 is formed on the back surface of the cap 240 by engraving with a mold for manufacturing the cap 240.
In FIGS. 44 and 45, members having the same configuration as that of the above embodiment (particularly, FIGS. 29 to 41) are indicated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
The seal portion 1560 is attached to a position display portion 561 provided at the lower left side in the left-right direction of the upper case piece 220 of the main board case 200. The seal portion 1561 is attached to a position display portion 561 provided on the upper right portion of the upper case piece 220 of the main board case 200.
The seal portions 1560 and 1561 are both made of a light-transmitting material, and in the present embodiment, it is assumed that they are transparent as an example. The seal portions 1560 and 1561 are arranged so as to straddle a plurality of electronic components 595 (see FIG. 30), respectively. In FIG. 44, various electronic components such as a plurality of electronic components 595 (see FIG. 30) located on the front side of the seal portions 1560 and 1561 are not shown.
In this example, the seal portion main body (base portion) 1560A of the seal portion 1560 is provided with a watermark for preventing counterfeiting.
The "watermark" is, for example, a display in which the appearance differs depending on the viewing angle, and various types such as a hologram-based one and a different appearance depending on the physical shape can be applied. .. In general, a seal with a watermark has a lower translucency of the base portion, which is the main body of the seal portion, than a seal without a watermark, so that the visibility through the seal is lowered.

A printing unit 1571 is printed on the seal unit 1560. The printing unit 1571 includes a plurality of areas 1575. The printing unit 1571 is colored and has a white background as an example in the present embodiment. The plurality of areas 1575 include a code unit 1572, an information display unit 1573, and an entry area 1570. The seal unit 1560 is provided so that the printing unit 1571, the code unit 1572, the information display unit 1573, and the entry area 1570 are positioned so as not to overlap with the integrated main ROM 502.

That is, the seal portion 1560 (opener display seal) is provided with an entry area 1570 for entering the opener who opened the main board case 200 and the opening date.
The seal portion 1560 is made of a transparent material. For example, a total of 6 entry areas 1570 are formed in a black frame with a heading such as "main board control number", 3 rows in the vertical direction and 2 columns in the horizontal direction. Therefore, the seal portion 1560 is a seal for managing the main board.
The entry area 1570 is a white base formed on a transparent material that can be written with a pen or the like.
Headings such as "opener" and "opening date" are printed in black above the entry area 1570, and a circled number indicating the entry area number is printed on the left side of each entry area.
The transparent material is exposed except for each print and entry area 1570 (white background), and the electronic components on the main control board 50 can be confirmed through the transparent material.
The seal portion 1560 attaches the seal portion 1562 attached to the integrated main ROM 502 on the main control board 50 to a position recognizable through a transparent material from all angles.
The seal portion 1560 is provided so that the three rows of entry areas 1570 are positioned so as not to overlap the integrated main ROM 502 from all angles.
The entry area 1570 provided in the seal portion 1560 is a total of six in three rows in the vertical direction and two columns in the horizontal direction, and three sets of "opener" and "opening date" can be entered.

On the other hand, as described above, the number of caulking portions (caulking fastening holes 291, that is, closing portions) provided in the main board case 200 is two (caulking fastening holes 291A and caulking fastening holes 291B).
That is, the number of caulking portions (closing portions) provided in the main board case 200 is less than or equal to the number of openers and opening date entry fields provided in the seal portion 1560 attached to the main board case 200. ..
By providing more entry fields than can actually be opened, it is possible to deal with errors and other errors, and it is possible to respond more flexibly than when the number of caulking parts and the number of entry fields are the same. Is.
In the main control board 50 shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, the ROM 502 includes a plate-shaped main body 580 and a plurality of first signal pins 582, as described above.
However, the integrated main ROM 502 of FIGS. 44 and 45 is erected so that its main surface is orthogonal to the substrate surface of the main control board 50.
The seal portion 1562, which will be described later, is attached to the main surface orthogonal to the substrate surface.

The display contents of the seal portion 1560 will be described in detail below.
The cord portion 1572 is provided in the upper left portion of the seal portion 1560. The code unit 1572 includes predetermined information. The code unit 1572 is a portion where information is read by another device. For example, a QR code (registered trademark), a barcode, or the like is printed in black in a rectangular colored area (white in the present embodiment). There is. In the present embodiment, as an example, the code unit 1572 includes a QR code (registered trademark).

The code unit 1572 is associated with, for example, information stored in a device different from the gaming machine 1 (hereinafter, referred to as “another device”) indicating the delivery destination of the main control board 50. For example, a URL (Uniform Resource Locator), which is information included in the code unit 1572, is read by a camera provided in an information mobile terminal or the like. The information mobile terminal uses the URL to access another device via the network. As a result of accessing another device, the information displayed on the information mobile terminal includes the delivery destination of the main control board 50 (for example, the name of the store to which the gaming machine 1 was delivered) and whether or not the gaming machine 1 has been discarded. Etc. are included. As a result, the inspector can easily confirm the information indicating the delivery destination of the main control board 50 and the information such as whether or not the gaming machine 1 has been discarded.

The information display unit 1573 includes various information. The information display unit 1573 may include, for example, the same information as the identification display 529. In the present embodiment, as an example, the character string "EF001" is printed on the information display unit 1573 in a rectangular colored area (white in the present embodiment). The character string is, for example, a control number of the main control board 50. With the control number, the inspector can check information such as the delivery destination of the gaming machine 1 and whether or not the gaming machine 1 has been discarded from the information associated with the management number held by the manufacturer. The character string of the information display unit 1573 may include information corresponding to the manufacturer name, model name, model, and the like. Further, the rectangular region of the information display unit 1573 and the rectangular basin of the code unit 1572 are connected in the left-right direction.

As an example, the entry areas 1570 are provided in a total of six columns, three rows in the vertical direction and two columns in the horizontal direction. The entry area 1570 is printed with a rectangular colored (white in this embodiment) substrate. Above the entry area 1570 in the upper left, "Opener" is printed in black. Above the entry area 1570 on the upper right, the "opening date" is printed in black. A circle 1 is printed on the left side of the entry area 1570 on the upper left. Circle 2 is printed on the left side of the entry area 1570 in the center of the vertical direction on the left side. A circle 3 is printed on the left side of the entry area 1570 at the lower left.
For example, when the inspector opens the main board case 200, the inspector's name is entered in the entry area 1570 on the left side, and the date when the main board case 200 is opened is entered in the entry area 1570 on the right side. .. In addition, the inspector may enter the date and the like for confirming whether or not the main control board 50 has been fraudulent in the entry area 1570.

The seal unit 1560 includes a viewing unit 1574 for viewing the electronic component 595 on the main control board 50. The peep portion 1574 is provided between the plurality of regions 1575. The peep section 1574 has light transmission. In the present embodiment, the peep portion 1574 is formed by an unprinted portion of the seal portion 1560 and is transparent. In the present embodiment, a viewing portion 1574 extending in the left-right direction is provided between the entry areas 1570 of three lines in the up-down direction. Further, a viewing portion 1574 extending in the left-right direction is provided between the cord unit 1572 and the information display unit 1573 arranged side by side and the two entry areas 1570 on the upper side. A viewing portion 1574 extending in the vertical direction is provided between the entry areas 1570 in two rows in the horizontal direction.

Further, the seal unit 1561 is an information identification unit for displaying specific information. For example, as specific information, at least one of a model name, a manufacturer name, a rated voltage, and a total capacity is printed. In this embodiment, as an example, the model name "CR Ai GH101" and the manufacturer name "AA" are printed. In the present embodiment, the portion on which such information is printed is also referred to as a printing unit 1563. Further, the specific information displayed on the seal portion 1561 is referred to as an identification display 1595. In the present embodiment, the identification display 1595 has a model name "CR Ai GH101" including a model, a manufacturer name "AA", a rated voltage and a total capacity (AC24V ± 5%, 250VA).
In addition, in the part where the model name is displayed, a base is formed with a conspicuous color such as red or yellow on the transparent material, and the model name is displayed in white on the base.

Further, a seal portion 1562 is attached to the integrated main ROM 502. The seal portion 1562 is attached to the left side of the identification display 523 "ABCD02" of the integrated main ROM 502. The seal unit 1562 is an information identification unit for displaying specific information. For example, at least one of the model name and the manufacturer name is printed as specific information. In the present embodiment, as an example, the model name "CR Ai GH101" and the manufacturer name "AA" are printed on the seal portion 1562 as predetermined information. Further, the specific information displayed on the seal portion 1562 is referred to as an identification display 1596. In the present embodiment, the identification display 1595 has a model name "CR Ai GH101" and a manufacturer name "AA".
A QR code (registered trademark) indicating the information specified by the identification display 1596 may be displayed on the seal portion 1562.
Further, the seal portion 1561 and the seal portion 1562 are displayed including at least the same identification display 1595 and 1596. In the present embodiment, the species name "CR Ai", the model "GH101", and the manufacturer name "AA" in the identification labels 1595 and 1596 are all the same, but some of them may be the same.
Although the identification displays 1595 and 1596 are attached to the main board case 200 and the integrated main ROM 502, they may be attached to other members. For example, the main control board 50 may be displayed including the same identification display as the identification display 1595 and 1596.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the seal portions 1560 and 1561 are arranged so as to straddle at least a part of the plurality of electronic components 595 (see FIG. 30). Therefore, for example, the seal portions 1560 and 1561 and the electronic component 595 are combined. By confirming the positional relationship, the inspector can determine whether or not the main control board 50 has been tampered with. Therefore, the possibility of fraud can be reduced, and the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.
Further, since the area 1575 is provided in the seal portion 1560, the inspector can see the name of the inspector and the date when the main board case 200 is opened in the area 1575 (more specifically, the entry area 1570). Can be filled in. In addition, the inspector can also enter the date and the like on which it is confirmed whether or not the main control board 50 has been fraudulent in the area 1575. Further, since the viewing portion 1574 is provided between the regions 1575, the region 1575 is more conspicuous than the case where only the region 1575 is provided. Therefore, it becomes easy for the inspector to confirm the characters and the like written in the area 1575. Therefore, the possibility of fraud can be reduced, and the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.

Further, since the peep portion 1574 is provided in the seal portion 1560, the inspector can confirm the electronic component 595 through the peep portion 1574. Therefore, the inspector can easily confirm whether or not the electronic component 595 has been tampered with, as compared with the case where the viewing portion 1574 is not provided. Therefore, the possibility of fraud can be reduced, and the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.
Further, the cord portion 1572 is provided at a position where it does not overlap with the integrated main ROM 502. Therefore, the inspector can easily confirm the integrated main ROM 502. Therefore, the inspector can check the integrated main ROM 502 and easily determine whether or not the fraud has been performed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.

Further, the code unit 1572 is associated with the information indicating the delivery destination of the main control board 50 stored in a device different from the gaming machine 1. As a result, the inspector can easily confirm the information indicating the delivery destination of the main control board 50 by using the code unit 1572. Therefore, the inspector can confirm the information of the delivery destination and easily determine whether or not the fraudulent mounting of the main control board 50 having a different delivery destination has been performed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.
Further, a seal portion 1562 is attached to the integrated main ROM 502, and predetermined information is displayed on the seal portion 1562. Therefore, the inspector can easily confirm the fraud in which the integrated main ROM 502 is replaced by checking the seal portion 1562. Therefore, the possibility of fraud can be reduced, and the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.
Further, since at least one of the model name and the manufacturer name is printed on the seal portion 1561, the inspector can easily grasp at least one of the model name and the manufacturer name. Therefore, the inspector can confirm at least one of the model name and the manufacturer name, and can easily determine whether or not the fraud has been performed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.

The shape of the integrated main ROM 502 is not limited. As shown in FIG. 32, the integrated main ROM 502 in the above embodiment has a plate-shaped main body portion 580 extending vertically and horizontally. However, the main body portion 580 may extend back and forth and left and right. In this case, the first signal pin may extend forward and be electrically connected to the main control board 50. Further, when the main body portion 580 extends back and forth and left and right, the predetermined information displayed on the seal portion 1591 may be displayed on the upper surface or the lower surface of the main body portion 580.
Further, various information displayed on the seal portions 1560 and 1561 may be displayed so that the mounting location of the integrated main ROM 502 has a visible angle.
The main board case 200, particularly the upper case piece 220, does not have ventilation holes.
In the main board case 200, date marks are formed on the lower case piece 210 and the upper case piece 220.
The date mark is a mark for lot management that is added at the time of manufacturing (molding) a case that is a plastic molded product.
As a feature of this embodiment, a component having a height that makes the ROM identification sticker (ROM sticker / seal portion 1562) invisible is provided in the vicinity of the main ROM.

FIGS. 46 (a) to 46 (d) are schematic views showing a procedure for assembling the cutting member, the opening prohibition seal, and the cap to the sealing base portion centering on the protruding piece of the upper case piece, and FIG. 46 (e) shows. It is an end view of the protruding piece, FIG. 47 is an exploded perspective view showing a state immediately before assembling the cutting member, the opening prohibition seal, and the cap to the sealing base portion 310, and FIG. 48 is an exploded perspective view showing the state immediately before assembling the sealing base portion 310. FIG. 49 is a perspective view showing a state in which the seal is adhered, FIG. 49 is a perspective view showing a state in which a cap is attached to the opening prohibition seal, and FIG. 50 shows a state in which the cap is removed and the opening prohibition seal is broken. It is a perspective view, and FIGS. 51 (a) and 51 (b) are a surface view of an example of an opening prohibition seal and a partially enlarged view.
The cutting member 230 shown in FIGS. 46 to 50 has a partially different configuration from that shown in FIG. 33, but is the same in that the opening prohibition seal is broken when the cap is removed. It applies in the same way.

<Opening prohibition sticker>
As a means for sealing the main board case 200 having the above configuration, the opening prohibition seal 250 shown in FIG. 51 (a) is used. The opening prohibition sticker 250 is made of a paper material that can be cut and broken relatively easily, and is printed for security (for anti-counterfeiting) on the front surface and has an adhesive layer formed on the back surface. There is.
The band-shaped portion 251 arranged along each of the upper and lower sides of the surface is an identification region (fine pattern region) 251 for authenticity identification (forgery prevention) composed of fine components including random micro characters. Is. Hologram 252, QR code (registered trademark) 253, and the like are provided as security means other than the identification area 251.
Random micro-characters are a technique for inserting very small characters into lines or parts of patterns. Since micro characters cannot be duplicated by a low-resolution copier, it is one of the means to confirm the authenticity of the duplicate.

FIG. 51 (b) is a 10-fold magnified view of a part of the identification area (fine pattern area) provided on the opening prohibition sticker 250, and "opening prohibited" in the pattern consisting of fine circles or dots. Hidden characters such as "security" are listed.
By adhering the opening prohibition sticker 250 across the two case pieces constituting the main board case, the identification area 251 is surely broken when the seal is illegally opened. Even if the fraudster replaces the ROM and then closes the case body and cover body again and connects the broken parts of the opening prohibition seal 250 to restore the original appearance, the identification area (other parts) remains. By discriminating with a magnifying glass, it is possible to reliably confirm the existence of the broken portion and the repaired portion.

Since fine characters such as random micro characters cannot be discriminated (read, recognized, identified) with the naked eye, they can be discriminated only by magnifying them 5 to 10 times using a magnifying glass such as a loupe. For example, when individual characters have a minute size of 1/10 to 1/5 mm, it is difficult to distinguish and read them with the naked eye, but by enlarging them 10 times or 5 times, they have normal eyesight. It is possible to enlarge the size to about 1 mm, which can be discriminated and read by the person who made it.
The identification area 251 of the opening prohibition sticker 250 of the present invention is not limited to random micro characters, and it is difficult to discriminate (read, recognize, identify) with the naked eye of an observer having at least a part thereof having normal eyesight. Anything may include characters, figures, symbols, or / and patterns that are as small as possible. By enlarging these minute characters and the like, the observer can discriminate, interpret, and judge the authenticity.
The phrase "difficult to discriminate with the naked eye" broadly includes cases where it is not impossible to discriminate with the naked eye, but it is difficult to discriminate with the naked eye.
Needless to say, the method of arranging the identification area 251 on the opening prohibition sticker, its shape, and the like can be changed in various ways.

<Main board case main structure>
Next, the main structure of the main board case centering on the portion to which the opening prohibition seal is adhered will be described.
That is, when the main board case 200 is in the closed state as shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, it straddles between the edges of the lower case piece 210 and the upper case piece 220 (sealing base portion 310 = opening prohibition seal adhesive portion). By adhering the opening prohibition sticker 250 to the opening prohibition seal 250, both case pieces cannot be opened without damaging the opening prohibition sticker 250. That is, sealing portions 212 and 222 are provided on one end edges of the lower case piece 210 and the upper case piece 220 in the longitudinal direction, respectively, and both sealing portions 212 and 222 form a sealing base portion 310. .. That is, both sealing portions 212 and 222 are provided at substantially the same position on one end edge in the longitudinal direction of the lower case piece 210 and the upper case piece 220, so that both sealing portions 212 and 222 are provided when both case pieces are closed. It becomes a aligned state and forms a sealing base part (opening prohibition seal adhesive part).

In the present embodiment, the opening prohibition seal adhesive portion (seal adhesive portion) A is composed of both sealing portions 212 and 222, and the cutting member 230 is supported in a state of being sandwiched between both protruding pieces. The cutting member 230 may be supported (temporarily locked) on the outer surface of one of the projecting pieces, or the opening prohibition seal adhesive portion A may be composed of only one projecting piece and may be formed by one surface of the one projecting piece. The cutting member may be supported.
That is, the cutting member 230 may be configured to be held by at least one case piece (protruding piece) at the opening prohibition seal adhesive portion.
The substantially plate-shaped cutting member 230 is arranged so as to be sandwiched between the sealing portions 212 and 222 (between the edges) of the two lower case pieces 210 and the upper case piece 220 in the closed state.
The tip surface of the opening prohibition seal adhesive portion A (each end surface of both sealing portions 212 and 222) constitutes the first adhesive surface A1, and each outer surface of the sealing portion 212 and 222 orthogonal to the first adhesive surface A1 The second adhesive surface A2 is formed (FIGS. 46 and 47).
A storage space S for accommodating the cutting member 230 is provided inside the first adhesive surface A1 and the second adhesive surface A2 (FIG. 47).

Further, a first opening O1 communicating with the accommodating space S is formed on the first adhesive surface A1, and a second opening O2 (guide slit 224) communicating with the accommodating space S is formed on the second adhesive surface A2. ing. In the present embodiment, the upper case piece 220 is formed with two second openings O2, and the lower case piece 210 is formed with one second opening O2.
The opening prohibition seal 250 covers all or part of the first opening O1 and is adhered to the first adhesive surface A1. The first seal adhesive portion 250A and a part of the second opening O2 are covered and second bonded. It has a second seal adhesive portion 250B that is adhered to the surface A2 (FIG. 51).

The cap 240 is detachably attached to the outer surface of the sealing base portion so as to surround (conceal) the opening prohibition seal 250 with the opening prohibition seal 250 adhered to the outer surface of the sealing base portion 310. The cap 240 is sandwiched between the cap body 241 that surrounds the outer surface of both projecting pieces (sealing base portion 310) including the opening prohibition seal 250 and the sealing portions 212 and 222 when attached to the sealing base portion 310. A locking portion 242 (FIG. 32) that elastically engages with the cutting member 230 (locked portion 236) in a closed state is provided, and the cutting member is integrally detached when the cap is detached from the sealing base portion. By doing so, the opening prohibition seal is broken and detached.
A tubular caulking member 203A (third screw stop piece 93) is provided on one side surface of the cap 240 so as to cover both sealing portions 212 and 222 and an opening prohibition seal as shown in FIGS. 29 and 35. When the cap is attached, the center hole of the caulking member 203A is in a state of communicating with the hole of the caulking member 203B ((first screw stop piece 91, second screw piece 92)) provided at the corresponding positions of the upper and lower case pieces. In this state, the cap is fixed to the upper and lower case pieces by inserting the caulking pin 94 (FIG. 32) and caulking.
In the illustrated embodiment, an example is shown in which the cap 240 surrounds the entire sealing portion 212 and 222 including the opening prohibition seal, but the cap is sealed so as to surround at least a part of the opening prohibition seal. It may be configured to be mounted on at least a part of the base portion (opening prohibition seal adhesive portion = cap mounting portion) 310.

The cutting member 230 intersects the blade portion (first broken piece) 231 provided at the tip edge in the direction (b) (FIG. 33) in which the cap 240 is detached from the sealing base portion 310 and the direction (b) in which the cap 240 is detached. It includes a fragment (second fragment) 233 that protrudes in the (orthogonal) direction. One piece of the fragment 233 is provided on the surface of the lower case piece on the sealing portion 212 side, and two pieces are provided on the surface of the upper case piece on the side of the protruding piece 222.
One second opening O2 (guide slit 224) for receiving one broken piece 233 is formed in the sealing portion 212 of the lower case piece, and two broken pieces 233 are formed in the protruding piece 222 on the upper case side. Two second openings O2 (guide slits 224) are formed to receive each of the above.
By making the cutting member 230 a separate member from each case piece, the shape of the cutting means such as the blade portion 231 can be formed and processed independently and arbitrarily, and the opening prohibition seal is remarkably broken. It will be possible.

<Procedure for assembling each member and procedure for breaking the opening prohibition seal>
Next, the procedure for assembling the cutting member 230, the opening prohibition seal 250, and the cap 240 to the sealing base portion 310 will be described with reference to FIG. 48, focusing on the protruding piece 222 of the upper case piece.
In the present embodiment, the cutting member 230 is configured to be temporarily locked to the inner surface of the protruding piece 222 of the upper case piece. A pair of locking portions (temporary locking portions) 223 are provided on the inner surface (cutting member support portion) of the projecting piece 222, and these locking portions 223 are mounted in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 48 (a). It is configured to engage with and hold the inner edge portion of two recesses (temporary locking portions) 232 provided on the rear end edge of the cutting member 230. Further, a broken piece 233 is projected on the surface side of the cutting member, and a guide slit 224 that allows the breaking piece 233 to pass through when the cutting member is attached to the inner surface of the protruding piece 222 from the direction of the arrow protrudes. It is formed on a piece 222. Therefore, when the cutting member 230 is moved in the direction of the arrow as shown in FIG. 48A and seated on the inner surface of the projecting piece 222, the surface of the cutting member is slid along the inner surface of the projecting piece 222. Can be worn while wearing. At this time, since the broken piece 233 moves while being fitted in the guide slit 224, it does not hinder the mounting.

By providing the broken pieces 233 on both sides of the cutting member 230 and providing guide slits 224 in both sealing portions 212 and 222 as in the present embodiment, the cutting member is separated from the opening prohibition seal adhesive portion A together with the cap. At this time, the opening prohibition seal adhered to the outer surfaces of both sealing portions 212 and 222 can be broken at the same time.
Although the present embodiment shows a configuration example in which the cutting member support portion is provided on the protruding piece 222 on one side of the upper case, it is also possible to provide the cutting portion support portion on the inner surface of the sealing portion 212 on one side of the lower case. be.

Further, the cutting member 230 is provided with claw-shaped locked portions 236 that can be elastically deformed at both end edges in the longitudinal direction (direction orthogonal to the mounting direction). The locked portion 236 is exposed to the outside from the gap between the two protruding pieces when the cutting member 230 is sandwiched between the two sealing portions 212 and 222 (see FIGS. 48 (b) and (c)). It is in. Therefore, when the cap is attached to the sealing base portion, the cap and the cutting member can be engaged with each other. Since the tip edge of the cutting member is also exposed from the gap between the two protruding pieces, it is possible to smoothly release the cutting member together with the cap when the cutting member is separated from the sealing base portion, and to break the opening prohibition seal.
After attaching the cutting member 230 to the protruding piece 222 in this way, the lower case piece 210 is attached to the upper case piece 220, and the opening prohibition seal 250 is adhered across both sealing portions 212 and 222. do.

Next, FIG. 48 (b) shows a state in which the opening prohibition seal is adhered to the sealing base portion in a state where the lower case piece 210 is omitted, and FIGS. 48 (c) and 48 show a state in which the cap 240 is attached. Shown.
The cap 240 has a protruding locking portion 242 that can be engaged with the locked portion 236 of the cutting member 230 inside the cap main body 241, and the cap is attached to the sealing base portion as shown in FIG. 48 (c). When mounted, each locking portion 242 elastically engages with the tip of each locked portion 236 to be temporarily integrated.
In this state, when the cap 240 is detached from the sealing base portion as shown in FIGS. 48 (d) and 50, the cutting member 230 integrated with the cap is also integrally detached, so that the cutting members are both sealed. It is pulled out from the gap between the stoppers 212 and 222. At this time, the blade portion 231 of the cutting member and the broken fragment 233 break the opening prohibition seal. That is, the blade portion 231 is configured to be detachably detachable from the gap (first opening O1) between both sealing portions 212 and 222 to the outside (outside), while the fracture fragment 233 is provided on the protruding piece 222. Since the guide slit 224 is configured to be detachable from the inside to the outside (outside), each part of the opening prohibition seal located in the moving path of the blade portion 231 and the broken fragment 233 can be broken.
Each broken piece (second broken piece) 233 protrudes from a part of each second opening O2 that is not covered by the opening prohibition seal.

In the configuration example of the opening prohibition seal shown in FIG. 51, the identification region 251 composed of random micro characters is a broken piece (second broken piece) provided in the cutting member 230 in a state where the opening prohibition seal 250 is adhered to both projecting pieces. It is in the movement path of 233. Therefore, the identification region 251 is broken (broken) by the fragment 233 when the cutting member is separated together with the cap.
When the identification region 251 is provided at a position corresponding to the blade portion 231 at the tip edge of the cutting member, the identification portion is broken by the blade portion 231 (FIG. 50).
In the present embodiment, a cap is attached to the outer surface of the sealing base portion 310 in a state where the opening prohibition seal 250 is adhered to the outer surface of the sealing base portion 310 of the main substrate case so as to straddle the sealing portions 212 and 222 of both case pieces. It is mounted so as to cover the 240, and at this time, the cutting member 230 held between the sealing portions 212 and 222 and the cap 240 are engaged and integrated. Therefore, the operation of breaking the opening prohibition seal 250 by the cutting member 230 is performed at the stage before opening the main substrate case, that is, in the process of separating the cap 240 from the sealing base portion.

Since the cutting member 230 has a knurled blade portion 231 at its tip (tip in the detaching direction), when the cutting member 230 projects outward from the abutting position of both sealing portions 212 and 222, the opening prohibition seal is provided. The first seal adhesive portion 250A of the above is configured to break. Therefore, it is possible to know that the main board case has been illegally opened.
Further, the cutting member 230 includes a broken piece 233 that protrudes in a direction intersecting the direction in which the cap 240 is separated from the sealing base portion 310 (one side of the upper case), and breaks when the cutting member 230 is attached to the protruding piece 222. The fragment 233 is in a state of projecting onto the surface of the projecting piece 222 from the guide slit 224 provided in the projecting piece 222 of the upper case piece 220. If the opening prohibition sticker is adhered to the surface of the projecting piece 222 in this state, the broken piece 233 is in constant contact with the opening prohibition seal 250 and is in a state of interfering with the opening prohibition seal 250. Therefore, when the cutting member moves in the detaching direction by detaching the cap 240 from the sealing base portion, the broken piece may move along the guide slit 224 and the opening prohibition seal may be broken linearly. can. Since the opening prohibition seal portion (second seal adhesive portion 250B) that is broken by the broken fragment 233 corresponds to the surface of the protruding piece 222, it can be directly viewed from the back side of the gaming machine, and fraudulent acts can occur. Evidence of the work can be easily found from this fracture.
When the main board case is rotated with respect to the pedestal and opened as shown in FIG. 30, the opposite side of the cap 240 can be visually recognized.

In the present embodiment, assuming that the opening prohibition seal 250 is adhered across both sealing portions 212 and 222, the cutting member 230 is provided with a blade portion 231 for irreparably cutting the identification region 251. Each of the broken pieces 233 is provided to surely leave a trace of breakage on the appearance, but this is only an example, and only the blade portion 231 at the tip or only the broken piece 233 on the other surface may be provided. In particular, when the opening prohibition seal 250 is not adhered across both sealing portions 212 and 222 and is adhered only to the outer surface of one protruding piece, for example, the protruding piece 222 on the upper case side, the cutting member 230 is broken. It suffices to provide fragment 233. That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to deal with both the case where the opening prohibition seal is adhered across both protruding pieces and the case where it is adhered only to one protruding piece.

In the example shown in FIG. 50, when the main board case 200 is opened, the opening prohibition sticker (opening prohibition sticker) 250 is broken with the QR code (registered trademark) 253 unreadable.
However, it is desirable to configure the blade portion 231 so that the opening prohibition seal 250 is broken while the QR code (registered trademark) 253 can be read.

<Payout control board protection case>
Next, the configuration of the payout control board protection case in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a component layout of the payout control group in the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 52, the payout control board 60 includes a one-chip microcomputer (IC chip) 601 that integrates (integrates) the payout CPU 60a, the payout ROM 60b, and the payout RAM 60c, and other electronic components 605 such as capacitors and ICs, and an error. It is provided with an error display 610 for displaying information.
The error display 610 may be composed of one 7-segment liquid crystal or 7-segment LED. The 7-segment liquid crystal display device is a liquid crystal display device composed of seven segments that can be individually turned on / off in order to express one character of a number.
The 7-segment LED is an LED display device composed of 7 segments that can be individually turned on / off in order to express one character of a number.
The error display 610 may further include a segment for displaying dots in addition to the seven segments for displaying numbers, similar to the performance display monitor 600 and the setting display monitor 650 below.
Not only the error display 610 but also the performance display monitor 600 and the setting display monitor 650 described below can use a 7-segment liquid crystal display or a 7-segment LED having a segment for displaying dots.
Although detailed description is omitted, in the printed wiring board 701 of the payout control board 60, as in the case of the main control board 50, various electronic components and connectors are mounted only on the component side of the printed wiring board as a mounting method for mounting the electronic components. A single-sided mounting method is used for mounting.

53 is a view for explaining the configuration of the payout control board protective case, where FIG. 53A is a perspective view, FIG. 53B is a side view, and FIG. 53C is a front view.
54 and 55 are exploded perspective views of the payout control board case.
The payout control board protective case (hereinafter, payout board case 400) is composed of an upper case piece 410 and a lower case piece 420.
Similar to the case of the main board case 200, the upper case piece 410 and the lower case piece 420 are provided with control board storage units 411 and 421 for storing the payout control board 60, respectively.
Further, the control board storage portions 411 and 421 each have a plate portion formed in a substantially rectangular shape and a flange portion that protrudes from the peripheral edge portion of these plate portions and surrounds one surface of each plate portion. It is formed in a shape to have.

Of the flanges that make up the control board storage section 411 of the upper case piece 410, the portion that protrudes along the two long sides of the upper case piece 410 is a hook piece 412 formed in an L shape. Are formed 5 each.
On the other hand, of the flange portions constituting the control board storage portion 421 of the lower case piece 420, the portion protruding along the two long sides of the lower case piece is formed in a double wall shape. An insertion groove portion 422 into which the hook piece 412 of the upper case piece 410 can be inserted is provided between the walls forming the double wall. Further, a hook piece 423 is formed in each insertion groove portion 422.

When the upper case piece 410 and the lower case piece 420 are combined, the hook piece 412 of the upper case piece 410 is inserted into the insertion groove portion 422 of the lower case piece 420.
Then, the upper case piece 410 is slid in the direction of the arrow α in FIG. 54 along the left-right direction with respect to the lower case piece 420. Then, since the hook piece 412 engages with the hook piece 423, the lower case piece 210 and the upper case piece 220 are combined so as not to come off unless they move in the direction opposite to the arrow α.
When combined in this way, the upper case piece 410 and the lower case piece 420 form a box-shaped inclusion portion shielded from the outside by the control board storage portions 411 and 421, and the delivery control board 60 is formed in the inclusion portion. Is stored. Therefore, the possibility that the payout control board 60, the integrated payout ROM 601 and the like are illegally replaced can be suppressed.
Further, a protective cover is arranged below the upper case piece 410 to cover the connection portion between the internal connector and the external connector provided on the internal payout control board 60.

In the present embodiment, the lower case piece 420 and the upper case 410 are fixed by a caulking member with the payout control board 60 sandwiched between them.
A caulking fastening portion 450 using a caulking member is arranged at an appropriate position along the edge of the payout substrate case 400, and by driving the caulking member into the caulking fastening portion 450, the lower case piece 420 and the upper case piece 410 are formed. Locked in the closed state. By removing (breaking) the caulking member driven into the fastening hole 451, the lower case piece 420 and the upper case piece 410 can be opened and closed and detached.
In the payout substrate case 400 of the present embodiment, two caulking fastening portions are provided (caulking fastening portions 450A and 450B).

An upper fastening piece 455 is provided at an appropriate position along the edge of the upper case piece 410, and a through fastening hole 456 is provided in the upper fastening piece 455.
A lower fastening piece 455 is provided so as to project from a portion corresponding to the upper fastening piece 455 on the inner surface of the lower case piece 420. A fastening hole 457 is formed in the lower fastening piece 455.
When the lower case piece 420 and the upper case piece 410 are engaged with each other by using the hook pieces 412, 423 and the insertion groove portion 422, the through fastening hole 456 of the upper fastening piece 455 and the fastening hole 457 of the lower fastening piece are formed. Communicate. By driving the caulking member into the communicating fastening hole (caulking fastening hole), the lower case piece 420 and the upper case piece 410 cannot be disengaged from each other.
Therefore, it is impossible to access the payout control board 60 housed inside the payout board case.
It should be noted that only one caulking fastening portion is used for fastening the lower case piece 420 and the upper case piece 410 at one time. After removing the caulking member and adding / removing the fastening (after opening the payout substrate case 400), when the fastening is performed again, the caulking member is driven into the other remaining caulking fastening hole for fastening. That is, the payout substrate case of the present embodiment can be opened up to twice.
A position display portion similar to that of the main board case 200 is provided on the lower left side and the lower center on the front surface of the upper case piece 410.
Then, a sticker (error display sticker) 1565 indicating the content of the error display is attached to the position display section on the lower left side, and the person who opened the payout board case and the opening date and time are entered in the position display section in the lower center. A seal portion (opener display sticker) 1566 for this purpose is attached.

As shown in FIG. 54, the position display portion and the seal portions 1565 and 1566 are formed and attached to the outer surface side of the upper case piece 410, but these are formed and attached to the inner surface side of the upper case piece 410. May be good.
This is the same as the seal portions 542, 1560, and 1561 of the main board case 200.
The position display unit may also be provided on the outer surface side or the inner surface side of the upper case piece 410 as described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 37 for the main board case 200.

In the present embodiment, the position display unit 541, which is a sticking position mark indicating the position to stick the seal portion, may take the following form.
That is, the position display unit 541 has a mark surrounding the entire circumference of the seal portions 1565 and 1566 on the same surface as or on the back surface of the upper case surface on which the seal portions 1565 and 1566 are attached, and an upper case surface on which the seal portions 1565 and 1566 are attached. It is a mark on the L-shaped side on the same side or the back side as.
The position display portion 541 is a linear convex portion provided so as to surround the periphery of the seal portions 1565 and 1566.
The position display unit 541 is a linear recess provided on the same surface as the seal portions 1565 and 1566 so as to surround the periphery of the seal portions 1565 and 1566.
The position display unit 541 is a linear convex portion provided on the back surface of the seal portions 1565 and 1566 so as to surround the periphery of the seal portions 1565 and 1566.
The position display portion 541 is a linear recess provided on the back surface of the seal portions 1565 and 1566 so as to surround the periphery of the seal portions 1565 and 1566.

The position display unit 541 is an L-shaped linear convex provided so as to surround a predetermined corner portion of the seal portions 1565 and 1566 on the same surface as the seal portions 1565 and 1566.
The position display portion 541 is an L-shaped linear recess provided on the same surface as the seal portions 1565 and 1566 so as to surround a predetermined corner portion of the seal portions 1565 and 1566.
The position display portion 541 is an L-shaped linear convex portion or concave portion provided on the back surface of the seal portions 1565 and 1566 so as to surround a predetermined corner portion.
The position display unit 541 is a position mark that is neither a convex portion nor a concave portion provided so as to surround the seal portions 1565 and 1566.

In FIGS. 53 to 55, the position display unit 541 is an L-shaped linear convex portion provided on the same surface as the seal (front side of the upper case piece), but is not limited to any of the above. It can take an aspect.
The seal portion 1565 is attached in the vicinity of the error display 610 included in the payout control board 60 housed in the payout board case 400, and indicates the content of the error display displayed on the error display 610.
The error display 610 displays the error number shown on the seal unit 1565.
When a plurality of errors have occurred, only the most serious error among the occurring errors is displayed on the error display 610. Alternatively, all of the plurality of errors that have occurred are sequentially displayed on the error display 610.
Further, the error may be notified by arranging a plurality of LEDs corresponding to the error numbers as the error display 610 and causing the LEDs corresponding to the error occurring to emit light.
Here, for example, the corresponding LEDs are vertically arranged next to the plurality of error numbers displayed on the seal unit 1565.
For example, when the "payout quantity abnormality error" corresponding to the error number 0 occurs, the LED arranged next to the error number "0" in the seal portion 1565 is turned on, and the "main control not yet" corresponding to the error number 1 is turned on. When a "connection error" occurs, the LED arranged next to the error number "1" in the seal portion 1565 is turned on.
The seal portion 1566 is made of a transparent material, for example, an error display number in white and the content of the error indicated by the number are printed in a frame printed in white color.
Except for the display of the frame, number, and error content, the transparent material is exposed, and the electronic components on the payout control board 60 can be confirmed through the transparent material.
That is, the error indicator 610 can visually recognize the transparent material of the seal portion 1566. Alternatively, the seal portion 1566 is attached to the payout board case 400 which does not overlap the error indicator 610 in the front view. Therefore, the error indicator 610 is always visible.
The seal portion 1565 attaches the seal portion 1562 attached to the integrated payout ROM 601 on the payout control board 60 to a position recognizable through a transparent material from all angles.

As shown in FIG. 53 (c), the seal unit 1565 (error display explanation seal) describes, for example, the following contents in response to an error detected by the main control board and various sensors.
That is,
0 Payout quantity error 1 Main control unconnected error 2 Payout switch error detection error 1
3 Payout switch abnormality detection error 2
4 Payout case error 5 Main control case error 6 Full tank error 7 Ball out error 8 Game ball rental device unconnected cellar 9 Game ball rental device communication error.

In addition, "dish full tank error", "counter case error", "count switch error", "payout excess error", "game ball lending device unconnected error", "game ball lending device communication error", "door open" Error display of any one of "Error", "Abnormal winning error 1", "Abnormal winning error 2", "Discharge error", "Magnet detection error", "Prize frequency abnormal error", "Abnormal door opening error" May be performed by the error display 610, and the content of the corresponding error display may be displayed on the seal unit 1565 (error display explanation sticker).
The "dish full tank error" is an error that occurs when the saucer is full due to the payout of the prize ball or when the saucer is full due to the ball lending.
The "counter case error" is an error that occurs due to a ball clogging between the tank and the payout mechanism.
The "counting switch error" is an error that occurs when the wiring connecting the payout control board and the payout device relay terminal board or the wiring connecting the payout device relay terminal board and the parts in the payout mechanism is not correctly connected. ..

"Excess payout error", an error that occurs when more than the requested number of payouts are made.
The “payout command error” is an error that occurs when the signal sent from the main control board to the payout control board is not normal.
The "game ball rental device unconnected error" is an error that occurs because the game ball rental device is not connected to the game machine.
The “game ball lending device communication error” is an error that occurs when the payout control board detects that the signal from the game ball lending device is invalid.
The "door opening error" is an error that occurs because the upper decoration is opened.
"Switch non-connection error" is an error that occurs when a disconnection or connection failure of a switch on a game board such as a gate or a winning opening is detected.

"Abnormal winning error 1" is when five or more prizes are detected in the right start port between the end of operation of the normal electric accessory and the start of the next operation, or after the power is turned on until the start of operation of the ordinary electric accessory. Since one or more prizes were detected in the meantime, a prize was detected in the upper right special electric accessory when the upper right special electric accessory was not operating. This is an error that occurs when it is detected.
The "abnormal winning error 2" is an error that occurs because the game ball is detected in the switch in each winning opening for a remarkably long time.
The "discharge error" is an error that occurs when the error between the number of game balls that have passed through the switch in each winning opening and the number of game balls that have passed through the out switch exceeds 49.
The "magnet detection error" is an error that occurs when a magnetic force is detected near the left windmill, near the upper left winning opening, near the left middle winning opening, near the lower left winning opening, near the middle starting opening, or at the lower right of the game board surface.
"Abnormal winning frequency error" is when an abnormal number of winnings is detected in any of the middle start opening, the lower left winning opening, the left middle winning opening, the upper left winning opening, or the right winning opening when a certain number of shot balls is reached. This is an error that occurs.
The "abnormal door opening error" is an error that occurs when the inner frame is opened when the upper decoration is closed.

As shown in FIG. 53 (c), the seal portion 1566 (opener display sticker / payout board management sticker) has an entry area 1567 for entering the person who opened the payout board case 400 and the opening date. Be prepared.
The seal portion 1566 is made of a transparent material and is not processed such as a watermark. For example, three entry areas 1567 are formed in a black frame with a heading such as "Payout control board".
The entry area 1567 is a white base formed on the transparent material and can be written with a pen or the like.
Headings such as "opener" and "opening date" are printed in black above the entry area 1567, and circled numbers indicating the entry area numbers are printed on the left side of each entry area.
The transparent material is exposed except for each print and entry area 1567 (white background), and the electronic components on the payout control board 60 can be confirmed through the transparent material.
The seal portion 1566 attaches the seal portion 1562 attached to the integrated payout ROM 601 on the payout control board 60 to a position recognizable through the transparent material from all angles.
The seal portion 1566 is provided so that the three entry areas 1567 are positioned so as not to overlap the integrated payout ROM 601 from all angles.

In the seal portion 1566 shown in FIG. 53 (c), the entry area 1567 is integrated with columns for entering the "opener" and "opening date". On the other hand, similarly to the seal portion 1560 of the main board case 200 shown in FIGS. 40 and 44, the fields for entering the opening date and the opening date should be separated, and a peep portion made of a transparent material should be provided between them. It may be. By doing so, it becomes easier to confirm the electronic components on the payout control board 60 through the seal portion 1566.

As described above, like the main board case 200, the payout board case 400 of the present embodiment has a crimped portion.
The payout substrate case 400 has two caulking portions. On the other hand, there are three entry areas 1567 provided in the seal portion 1566.
In the payout substrate case 400, the number of crimped portions does not match the number of writable times (the number of entry areas 1567) of the opened person or the like in the seal portion 1566.
The number of caulked portions included in the payout substrate case 400 is less than or equal to the number of openers and opening date entry fields provided on the payout substrate management seal (seal portion 1566).
By providing more entry fields than can actually be opened, it is possible to deal with errors and other errors, and it is possible to respond more flexibly than when the number of caulking parts and the number of entry fields are the same. Is.

In particular, the upper case piece 410 of the payout substrate case 400 does not have a ventilation hole.
A seal portion 1562 is attached to the payout ROM 60b (payout chip) 601.
As described above, the seal unit 1562 is an information identification unit for displaying specific information. For example, at least one of the model name and the manufacturer name is printed as specific information. In the present embodiment, as an example, the model name "CR Ai GH101" and the manufacturer name "AA" are printed on the seal portion 1562 as predetermined information. Further, the specific information displayed on the seal portion 1562 is referred to as an identification display 1596. In the present embodiment, the identification display 1595 has a model name "CR Ai GH101" and a manufacturer name "AA".
The seal portion 1562 attached to the integrated payout ROM 601 may have the same color as the seal portion 1562 having the same contents attached to the main ROM of the main control board 50, or may have a different color.

The number of times that information such as the opened person can be written in the seal portions 1560 and 1566 differs between the payout substrate case 400 and the main substrate case 200. Alternatively, the size of the writable area in the seal portions 1560 and 1566 is different.
In the description of FIG. 53, the seal portion 1565 and the seal portion 1566 are different seal portions, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the seal portion 1565 and the seal portion 1566 may be integrated.
That is, one seal including the contents described in the seal portion 1565 and the seal portion 1566 may be attached.

<Production control board protection case>
Next, the configuration of the effect control board protection case in this embodiment will be described.
First, the substrate structure of the image control substrate will be described with reference to FIGS. 56 and 57.
56 is a diagram for explaining the structure of the image control board, FIG. 56 (a) is a diagram showing the configuration of a component surface (surface) of the image control board, and FIG. 56 (b) is an image control. It is a figure which showed the structure of the solder surface (back surface) of a substrate.
Further, FIG. 57 is a diagram showing a configuration of a printed circuit board used for an image control substrate, FIG. 57 (a) is a diagram showing a configuration of a component surface (surface) of the printed circuit board, and FIG. , It is a figure which showed the structure of the solder surface (back surface) of a printed circuit board.

As shown in FIGS. 56 and 57, a large number of electronic components including VDP are mounted on the image control board 70.
In the image control board 70, a printed wiring board 801 in which wiring patterns are formed on both sides of the printed circuit board is used.
In the present embodiment, the image control board 70 has been described by giving an example of using the printed wiring board 801. However, this is only an example, and in the image control board 70, wiring is performed on both sides and the inner layer surface of the printed circuit board. A multilayer printed wiring board on which a pattern is formed may be used.
As a mounting method for mounting electronic components on the printed wiring board 801, various surface mount type electronic components are mounted on the connection electrodes (lands) 802 formed on both sides (part surface 801a and solder surface 801b) of the printed wiring board 801. A surface mount method for mounting connectors and the like is adopted. That is, the image control board 70 is configured by using the surface mount type printed wiring board 801.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is composed of a printed wiring board 701 having a through hole into which a lead of an insertion mounting type electronic component (hereinafter referred to as "insertion mounting component") can be inserted into the main control board 50. A board other than the main control board 50 is composed of a printed wiring board 801 having a connection electrode that can be connected to a connection terminal of a surface mount type electronic component (hereinafter, referred to as “surface mount component”).

FIG. 58 is an enlarged view of a part of the printed wiring board used for the image control board.
As shown in FIG. 58, the printed wiring board 801 is composed of lands 811 and 812 by lands 802 connected to connection terminals of one surface mount component, respectively.
For example, if the surface mount component is the IC 850 shown in FIG. 49 (a), the printed wiring board 801 is configured with a land group 811 for the IC 850 by a plurality of lands 802 connected to a plurality of lead terminals of the IC 850. NS. In this specification, a plurality of lands 802 connected to a plurality of lead terminals of one surface mount component are referred to as a land group.
Similarly, if the surface mount component is the connector 851 shown in FIG. 49 (a), the printed wiring board 801 is provided with lands for the connector 851 by a plurality of lands 802 connected to a plurality of lead terminals of the connector 851. Group 812 is configured.
The plurality of lands 802 constituting these land groups 811 and 812 are composed of a first land 802a and a second land 802b having a shape different from that of the first land 802a.
Specifically, among the plurality of lands 802 constituting the land groups 811 and 812, the shape of the lands 802b at the four corners is made larger than the other lands 802a (for example, about 1.5 times).

FIG. 59 is a front view illustrating the configuration of the effect control board protective case.
60 and 61 are exploded perspective views of the effect control board case.
As shown in FIGS. 59 to 61, a large number of electronic components including a host CPU, VDP, and image ROM are mounted on the image control board 70 in the effect control board case (effect board case) 700.
As described above, in the printed wiring board of the image control board 70, as a mounting method for mounting electronic components, a double-sided mounting method in which various electronic components and connectors are mounted on both the component side and the solder surface of the printed wiring board is adopted. NS.

The effect board case 700 includes a lower case piece 710 and an upper case piece 720.
The effect control board and the image control board 70 are housed in the inclusion part composed of the control board storage part 711 included in the lower case piece 710 and the control board storage part 721 included in the upper case piece 720.
The effect board case 700, particularly the upper case piece 720, is provided with a vent hole 725 unlike the main board case 200 and the payout board case 400 described above.
Further, on the upper case piece 720 of the effect board case 700, the main board case 200, the opener attached to the payout board case 400, and the seal portions 1560 and 1566 for entering the opening date are attached. Not.
Therefore, the effect board case 700 is not provided with a caulking portion for sealing the effect board case 700 as provided in the main board case 200 and the payout board case 400.

On the other hand, on the upper case piece 720 of the effect board case 700, an opaque seal portion 1580 in which the description relating to the volume setting is described is attached in the vicinity of the volume changeover switch 36.
Correspondingly, a position display unit 541 is provided on the rear surface of the upper case piece 720 of the effect board case 700.
As described above, the image control board 70 is a double-sided mounting board, and the electronic components mounted on the front side (game board side) cannot be directly visually inspected.
Further, the image control board 70 is different from the main control board 50 and the payout control board 60 in that it has a function of simply outputting the effect image and the effect sound, and there is a risk that the ROM chip or the like may be illegally replaced. Is low.
Therefore, since it is less necessary to visually recognize the substrate surface through the seal, the opaque seal portion 1580 can be attached to the effect substrate case 700.
Further, for the same reason, a caulking portion (sealing portion) for sealing the effect substrate case 700 is not provided.
As a result, the seal portion 1566 having the opening person who opened the effect board case 700 and the entry area 1567 for entering the opening date is not attached either.

The position display unit 541 may be provided on the front side of the upper case piece 720.
In the present embodiment, the position display unit 541, which is a sticking position mark indicating the position where the seal portion 1580 is pasted, may take the following form.
That is, the position display unit 541 is a mark surrounding the entire circumference of the seal portion 1580 on the same surface or back surface as the upper case surface on which the seal portion 1580 is attached, and on the same surface or back surface as the upper case surface on which the seal portion 1580 is attached. It is a mark on the L-shaped side.
The position display portion 541 is a linear convex portion provided so as to surround the periphery of the seal portion 1580.
The position display portion 541 is a linear recess provided on the same surface as the seal portion 1580 so as to surround the periphery of the seal portion 1580.
The position display portion 541 is a linear convex portion provided on the back surface of the seal portion 1580 so as to surround the periphery of the seal portion 1580.
The position display portion 541 is a linear recess provided on the back surface of the seal portion 1580 so as to surround the periphery of the seal portion 1580.

The position display unit 541 is an L-shaped linear convex provided so as to surround a predetermined corner portion of the seal portion 1580 on the same surface as the seal portion 1580.
The position display portion 541 is an L-shaped linear recess provided on the same surface as the seal portion 1580 so as to surround a predetermined corner portion of the seal portion 1580.
The position display portion 541 is an L-shaped linear convex portion or concave portion provided on the back surface of the seal portion 1580 so as to surround a predetermined corner portion.
The position display unit 541 is a position mark that is neither a convex portion nor a concave portion provided so as to surround the seal portion 1580.

The seal portion 1561 provided on the 220 surface of the upper case piece of the main substrate case 200, the seal portion 1560 as the main substrate control number seal, and the QR code (registered trademark) of the opening prohibition seal 250 extend the main control substrate 50. The distance from the virtual surface is different. The distance from the virtual surface (main control board 50) to the QR code (registered trademark) of the opening prohibition sticker 250 is shorter (closer).
This is because, as shown in FIG. 48 and the like, the QR code (registered trademark) 253 of the opening prohibition seal 250 is located at a position lower than the upper surface of the upper case piece 220 of the main substrate case 200.

The board case of the gaming machine including the main board case 200, the payout board case 400, and the effect board case 700 has a case seal, a ROM sticker, a lead resistance color code, a network resistance identification code, and an IC as information display. There are model number code, capacitor model number code, performance display monitor, setting display monitor display information, etc.
These pieces of information have different distances from each control board stored in the board case (main board case 200, payout board case 400, effect board case 700). Also, the distance from the top surface of the substrate case is different. As described above, the top surface of the substrate case is the place where the seal portion is attached, and is the highest point in the board case.
The seal part of the board case part is stuck on the highest part of the board case, the ROM sticker is stuck on the ROM mounted on the board inside the case, and the display information of the performance display monitor and the setting display monitor is on the board. It is displayed on the performance display monitor and setting display monitor provided in. It is natural that the height of this information differs with respect to the control board.

Further, in the present embodiment, the ROM feet of the control board (main control board 50, payout control board 60, image control board 70) housed in the board case can be seen so that the ROM feet are not hidden by the sticker. , Stick the seal on the top of the board case. When the board case is viewed from above, the ROM foot is not hidden by the seal portion even if it is a part.
In the present embodiment, the electronic component including the ROM may be hidden when viewed from above, but can be seen from the viewing portion when the angle is changed.
A transparent connector is installed as a connection part of the ROM to the control board (main control board 50, payout control board 60, image control board 70) so that it can be seen at a glance that the ROM foot is not fraudulent.
The identification information provided on the case piece of the board case has a display in which the distance to the control board (main control board 50, payout control board 60, image control board 70) is different. For example, the identification information displayed on the upper case piece, the lower case piece, and the cap (in the case of the main board case) has a distance based on the control board (main control board 50, payout control board 60, image control board 70). It is different, and the positional relationship is also different before and after. Further, in the control board (main control board 50, payout control board 60, image control board 70), the color of the area where the electronic components are installed is different from the color of the area where the manufacturer name is displayed.

<Board structure of main control board>
The configuration (layout) of the main control board housed in the main board case of the present embodiment is not limited to that described above, such as in FIG. 42.
FIG. 62 is a diagram for explaining another configuration of the main control board according to the present embodiment, and in particular, is a diagram showing a configuration of a component surface (surface) of the main control board.
The basic configuration of the main control board is the same as that of FIGS. 42 and 43, but in the example shown in FIG. 62 (a), the main control board has a performance display monitor (performance display) on its component surface (surface). Unit) 600 and a setting display monitor (setting display unit) 650. Further, the main control board 50 includes a setting key switch 660 and an RWM clear switch 680.

The performance display monitor 600 displays the base value of the gaming machine.
The base value is a numerical value that indicates the performance of the gaming machine, such as how much is paid out in the normal state (low probability time reduction timeless) excluding special states such as jackpot, probability variation game state, and time reduction game state. be.
For example, if there are 50 prize balls when the player launches 100 game balls at low accuracy, the base value is "50".
The number of game balls launched by the player is called the number of outs, and in the game machine 1, the number of outs is low for each total number of outs (usually 60,000) in all game states including jackpot, probabilistic game state, and time-saving game state. The base value of the time saving and the timelessness is calculated and displayed on the performance display monitor 600.
The base value of low probability time saving time is expressed by (number of payouts of low probability time saving time / number of outs of low probability time saving time).

The performance display monitor 600 will be described. The performance display monitor 600 includes a display and a circuit unit on the main control board 50. A display unit in which a display unit and a circuit unit are unitized may be mounted on the main control board 50.
The display displays four-digit numbers side by side. Dot points are provided below the numbers. Of the four-digit numbers, the left two digits are the identification segment and the right two digits are the ratio segment.

FIG. 62B is a diagram illustrating the display of the performance display monitor, and the performance display monitor 600 sequentially and repeatedly displays the following four types of information.
As shown in (b-1) to (b-4), the values of "bL.", "B1.", "B2.", And "b3." Are sequentially switched and displayed in the identification segment, and the ratio is displayed. The corresponding base value is displayed in the segment.
The display switching time of "bL.", "B1.", "B2.", And "b3." Is about 5.0 seconds.
For example, "bL.xx" is displayed for 5.0 seconds, "b1.yy" is displayed for 5.0 seconds, "b2.zz" is displayed for 5.0 seconds, and "b3.ww" is displayed for 5.0 seconds. Display for seconds, display "bL.xx" again for 5.0 seconds, and so on.
“BL.” Shown in (b-1) indicates a base value with low accuracy, short time, and no time in every 60,000 total outs, which is a real-time value during measurement.
“B1.” Shown in (b-2) indicates the base value of low probability, short time, and no time in the total number of outs of 60,000 one time ago.
“B2.” Shown in (b-3) indicates the base value of low probability, short time, and no time in the total number of outs of 60,000 two times before.
“B3.” Shown in (b-4) indicates the base value of low probability, short time, and no time in the total number of outs of 60,000 three times before.

Here, the performance display processing by the main control board 50 will be described.
The main CPU 50a starts measuring the number of outs (total number of outs) in all gaming states from the first power-on (RWM all clear).
In (b-1), the main CPU 50a blinks “bL.” In the identification segment and displays “−−” in the ratio segment until the total number of outs reaches an arbitrary number of less than 300.
In (b-2), “b1.” Is blinked in the identification segment, and “−−” is displayed in the ratio segment.
In (b-3), "b2." Is blinked in the identification segment, and "---" is displayed in the ratio segment.
In (b-4), "b3." Is blinked in the identification segment, and "---" is displayed in the ratio segment.

After that, the main CPU 50a initializes the total number of outs, the number of low-probability time-shortening payouts (low-probability payout number), and the number of low-probability time-shortening outs (low-probability out number), and starts the first measurement. ..
The main CPU 50a performs the following processing until the total number of outs reaches 60,000 for the first time.
That is, in (b-1), "bL." Is displayed in the identification segment, and the base value of low probability time reduction and no time is calculated and displayed in real time in the ratio segment.
When the number of low-probability outs is 0 to 5,999, "bL." Is blinked, and when the number of low-probability outs is 6,000 or more, "bL." Is lit.
In (b-2), “b1.” Is blinked in the identification segment, and “−−” is displayed in the ratio segment.
In (b-3), "b2." Is blinked in the identification segment, and "---" is displayed in the ratio segment.
In (b-4), "b3." Is blinked in the identification segment, and "---" is displayed in the ratio segment.
Then, the main CPU 50a stores the final value of the ratio segment of the identification segment "bL." Of the first measurement as AA.

When the total number of outs reaches 60,000 for the first time, the main CPU 50a initializes the total number of outs, the number of low probability payouts, and the number of low probability outs, and starts the second measurement.
The main CPU 50a performs the following processing until the total number of outs reaches 60,000 for the second time.
That is, in (b-1), "bL." Is displayed in the identification segment, and the base value of low probability time reduction and no time is calculated and displayed in real time in the ratio segment.
When the number of low-probability outs is 0 to 5999, "bL." Is blinked, and when the number of low-probability outs is 6000 or more, "bL." Is lit.
Further, in (b-2), "b1." Is lit on the identification segment, and the saved AA is displayed on the ratio segment.
Further, in (b-3), "b2." Is blinked in the identification segment and "---" is displayed in the ratio segment.
Further, in (b-4), "b3." Is blinked in the identification segment and "---" is displayed in the ratio segment.
The final value of the ratio segment of the identification segment "bL." Of the first measurement is saved as AA.
The final value of the ratio segment of the identification segment "bL." Of the second measurement is saved as BB.

When the total number of outs reaches 60,000 for the second time, the main CPU 50a initializes the total number of outs, the number of low probability payouts, and the number of low probability outs, and starts the third measurement.
The main CPU 50a performs the following processing until the total number of outs reaches 60,000 for the third time.
That is, in (b-1), "bL." Is displayed in the identification segment, and the base value of low probability time reduction and no time is calculated and displayed in real time in the ratio segment.
When the number of low-probability outs is 0 to 5999, "bL." Is blinked, and when the number of low-probability outs is 6000 or more, "bL." Is lit.
Further, in (b-2), "b1." Is lit in the identification segment, and the saved BB is displayed in the ratio segment.
Further, in (b-3), "b2." Is lit in the identification segment, and the saved AA is displayed in the ratio segment.
Further, in (b-4), "b3." Is blinked in the identification segment and "---" is displayed in the ratio segment.
The final value of the ratio segment of the identification segment "bL." Of the first measurement is saved as AA.
The final value of the ratio segment of the identification segment "bL." Of the second measurement is saved as BB.
The final value of the ratio segment of the identification segment "bL." Of the third measurement is saved as CC.

When the total number of outs reaches 60,000 for the third time, the main CPU 50a initializes the total number of outs, the number of low probability payouts, and the number of low probability outs, and starts the fourth measurement.
The main CPU 50a performs the following processing until the total number of outs reaches 60,000 for the fourth time.
That is, in (b-1), "bL." Is displayed in the identification segment, and the base value of low probability time reduction and no time is calculated and displayed in real time in the ratio segment.
When the number of low-probability outs is 0 to 5999, "bL." Is blinked, and when the number of low-probability outs is 6000 or more, "bL." Is lit.
Further, in (b-2), "b1." Is lit in the identification segment, and the saved CC is displayed in the ratio segment.
Further, in (b-3), "b2." Is lit in the identification segment, and the saved BB is displayed in the ratio segment.
Further, in (b-4), "b3." Is blinked in the identification segment, and the saved AA is displayed in the ratio segment.
When the total number of outs reaches 60,000 next time, the main CPU 50a repeats the fifth and subsequent measurements in the same manner as described above.

The substrate case 200 of the present embodiment may be used to accommodate the main control board of the pachinko / pachislot machine, in which case the game information display included in the main control board is the pachinko / pachislot machine (pachislot machine). Display information such as the role ratio of pachislot machines).
The performance display monitor 600 described above is a kind of game information display that shows the game information of the game machine, and the game information of the game machine is the role ratio of the pachislot machine in addition to the information of the base value of the pachinko game machine. Etc. are also included.
A game information display that displays information such as the role ratio of a pachislot machine is called a role ratio monitor.
The role ratio monitor is
(1) Cumulative advantageous section ratio (2) Continuous combination ratio for each 6,000 games (3) Combination combination ratio for each 6,000 games (4) Cumulative continuous combination ratio (5) Cumulative combination combination ratio is displayed.
Here, the advantageous section ratio is the ratio of the number of advantageous section games to the total number of games. The advantageous section is a section in which instructions such as push order navigation can be given.
The winning combination ratio and the continuous winning combination ratio are the ratio of the number of payouts of bonuses (so-called bonuses) to the total number of payouts.
The combination ratio is calculated for all the accessories, and the continuous combination ratio is calculated for the continuous operation device of the accessory.
The game information display showing the game information of the game machine may also include such a role ratio monitor, but in the present embodiment, in particular, the monitor for displaying the base value of the pachinko game machine will be described in detail, and the role will be explained. A detailed description of the ratio monitor is omitted.

Next, the setting display monitor 650 will be described. The setting display monitor 650 displays the set value of the gaming machine 1.
As described above, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can change the probability of winning a big hit by changing the setting (FIG. 6A).
The setting display monitor 650 is mounted in the main control board case 200, includes a single-digit display as shown in FIG. 62 (c), and is one of the set values shown in FIG. 6 (a). Two values can be displayed.
These set values may be displayed on the performance display monitor 600, and the setting display monitor 650 may not be provided.

The setting display monitor 650 will be described. The setting display monitor 650 is installed for the purpose of showing the player the installation of the setting changing device in an easy-to-understand manner, showing the game store staff the operation method and the like in an easy-to-understand manner, and preventing fraud related to the setting.
Numerical or non-numeric symbols can be used to display the settings. When a numerical value is used, any one of the numerical values "1", "2", "3", and "4" corresponding to the set value is used for displaying the setting. When the set value is from "1" to "6", one of the numerical values "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6" according to the set value is selected. use.

For the setting operation, for example, the setting key switch 660 and the setting switch 670 described above are used.
The setting key switch 660 is a switch that triggers a transition to the "setting change state" and the "setting confirmation state". Operate using a key.
The setting key switch 660 can take two states of OFF / ON and can maintain each state. In addition, the key can be inserted and removed only in the OFF state.
The setting key switch 660 is mounted in the main control board case 200.
The setting switch 670 is a switch that switches the setting when the setting is changed, and is mounted at an arbitrary position that the player cannot operate.
The setting switch 670 can also be used as an RWM clear switch 680 or the like.

When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 660 turned on and the RWM clear switch 680 turned on, the gaming machine 1 shifts to the "setting change state" for changing the setting.
When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 660 turned on and the RWM clear switch 680 turned off, the gaming machine 1 shifts to the "setting confirmation state" for confirming the setting.

The setting change process by the main control board 50 will be described.
(1) When the power of the gaming machine 1 is off, the setting display monitor 650 is off.
(2) The setting key switch 660 is turned on by the operation of a setter such as a game store staff. The setting display monitor 650 is still off.
(3) When the RWM clear switch 680 is turned on by the operation of the setter and the power of the gaming machine is turned on in that state, the main CPU 50a shifts the gaming machine 1 to the "setting change state". The main CPU 50a causes the setting display monitor 650 to display the current setting state.
(4) In this state, when the setting switch 670 (or RWM clear switch 680) is pressed, the main CPU 50a sequentially changes the set value, and the changed (setting) set value is set to the setting display monitor 650. Display it.
(5) When the setting key switch 660 is turned off by the operation of the setter, the main CPU 50a confirms the set value and turns off the setting display monitor 650.
When the performance display monitor 600 also serves as the setting display monitor 650, the main CPU 50a displays the set value in the "setting change state" with respect to any segment (digit) of the performance display monitor 600. conduct.
Then, when the setting value is determined by turning off the setting key switch 660 by the operation of the setter, the main CPU 50a starts the performance display described above on the performance display monitor 600.

The setting confirmation process by the main control board 50 will be described.
(1) When the game machine 1 is in the power-off state, the setting display monitor 650 is in the off state.
(2) The setting key switch 660 is turned on by the operation of the setter. The setting display monitor 650 is still off.
(3) In this state, if the power of the gaming machine is turned on without turning on the RWM clear switch 680, the main CPU 50a shifts the gaming machine 1 to the setting confirmation state. The main CPU 50a causes the setting display monitor 650 to display the current setting state.
When the setting key switch 660 is turned off by the operation of the setter, the main CPU 50a ends the setting confirmation state and turns off the setting display monitor 650.
When the performance display monitor 600 also serves as the setting display monitor 650, the main CPU 50a uses any segment (digit) of the performance display monitor 600 to display the set value in the "setting confirmation state". conduct.
Then, when the setting confirmation state is terminated by turning off the setting key switch 660 by the operation of the setter, the main CPU 50a starts the performance display described above on the performance display monitor 600.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 62, the main control board 50 includes connectors 771 to 776 on the component surface.
The plurality of connectors 771 to 776 are arranged in order from the left to the right at the lower end of the main control board 50.
Although not shown in FIG. 63 below, the plurality of connectors 771 to 776 have six openings provided in the lower part of the upper case piece 220 of the main board case 200, similar to those shown in FIG. 40. It is arranged inside the portion 779.
The performance display monitor 600 and the setting display monitor 650 provided on the component side of the main control board 50 are both provided on the upper end side of the main control board 50.
That is, the connectors 771 to 776, the performance display monitor 600, and the setting display monitor 650 are provided at opposite positions on the main control board 50.
With such an arrangement, the cables and harnesses connected to the plurality of connectors 771 to 776 do not interfere with the visibility by the inspector who confirms the performance display monitor 600 and the setting display monitor 650.
In particular, since the performance display monitor 600 and the setting display monitor 650 are provided at the upper end sufficiently separated from the connectors 771 to 776, the cables and harnesses hanging from the connectors are provided in the performance display monitor 600 and the setting display monitor 650. Does not interfere with the field of view of the inspector trying to see.

The configuration of the solder surface (back surface) of the main control board 50 of FIG. 62 is the same as that of FIG. 42 (b).
Further, in the main control board 50 of FIG. 62, a printed wiring board 701 in which wiring patterns are formed on both sides of the printed circuit board is used as in FIGS. 43 (a) and 43 (b).
In the printed wiring board 701, as a mounting method for mounting electronic components, a single-sided mounting method in which various electronic components and connectors are mounted only on the component surface 701a of the printed wiring board 701 is adopted. The printed wiring board 701 is the same as in FIGS. 43 (a) and 43 (b), and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

63 is a diagram showing a main board case of the present embodiment when the main control board described with reference to FIG. 62 is housed, FIG. 63A shows a perspective view of the assembly, and FIG. 63B shows a front view of the assembly. The figure is shown. Further, FIG. 64 is an exploded perspective view including the pedestal of the main substrate case shown in FIG. 62.
In the description of FIGS. 63 and 64, members having the same configuration as those of the above embodiments (particularly, FIGS. 6 to 41, 44 and 45) are indicated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.
A seal portion 1560 and a seal portion 1561 are attached to the main substrate case shown in FIGS. 63 and 64.
Further, similarly to FIGS. 6 to 41 and 44 to 45, an identification display 520 is attached to the main control board 50, the integrated main ROM 502, the lower case piece 210, the upper case piece 220, and the cap 240.

The seal portion 1560 is attached to a position display portion 561 provided at the lower left side in the left-right direction of the upper case piece 220 of the main board case 200. The seal portion 1561 is attached to a position display portion 561 provided on the upper right portion of the upper case piece 220 of the main board case 200.
The seal portions 1560 and 1561 are both made of a light-transmitting material, and in the present embodiment, they are transparent (made of a transparent material) as an example.
The seal portions 1560 and 1561 are arranged so as to straddle a plurality of electronic components 595 (see FIG. 30), respectively. In FIG. 63, various electronic components such as a plurality of electronic components 595 (see FIG. 30) located on the front side of the seal portions 1560 and 1561 are not shown.

The seal portion 1560 will be described.
The seal portion 1560 is a seal for managing the main board.
In this example, the seal portion main body (base portion) 1560A of the seal portion 1560 is provided with a watermark for preventing counterfeiting. That is, the seal portion 1560 (opener display seal) is a processed seal in which the seal portion main body 1560A is watermarked.
The "watermark" is, for example, a display in which the appearance differs depending on the viewing angle, and various types such as a hologram-based one and a different appearance depending on the physical shape can be applied. ..
However, the seal member main body 1560A is transparent even though it has been subjected to a predetermined process (watermarking process), has at least high translucency, and ensures a certain level of visibility.

The seal unit 1560 has a white background entry area (entry field) 1570, a code unit 1572, and an information display unit 1573 in a black frame with a heading such as "main board control number" on the seal unit main body 1560A. I have.
The entry area 1570, the code unit 1572, the information display unit 1573, and the character display to be described later attached to these areas are non-transparent with low translucency because the transparent material of the seal unit main body 1560A is not exposed. It is a department.
The seal portion 1560 includes a plurality of non-transmissive portions, and it is difficult to visually recognize the main control board 50 in the main board case 200 through these non-transmissive portions.
The code unit 1572, the information display unit 1573, and the entry area 1570 as the non-transmissive unit are provided at positions on the seal unit main body 1560A that does not overlap with the integrated main ROM 502, the performance display monitor 600, and the setting display monitor 650.

On the other hand, in the entry area 1570, the code part 1572, the information display part 1573, and the areas other than the character display described later, which are attached to the seal part main body 1560A, the transparent material of the seal part main body 1560A is exposed and translucent. Is a high translucent portion 1574.
The translucent portion 1574 is the above-mentioned viewing portion that can be confirmed by looking through the electronic component 595 on the main control board 50 in the main board case 200 through the transparent material.

In the main board case 200, the main control board 50 can be visually recognized via the seal member 1560 and the main board case 200.
Therefore, the inspector can easily confirm the main control board 50. Therefore, the inspector can confirm the main control board 50 via the seal member 1560 and easily determine whether or not the fraud has been performed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.

Further, regardless of the presence or absence of the translucent portion and the non-transmissive portion, the seal portion 1560 is attached to the seal portion 1562 attached to the integrated main ROM 502 on the main control board 50 at a position visible from all angles. ing.
Further, regardless of the presence or absence of the translucent portion and the non-transmissive portion, the entire seal portion 1560 including the entry area 1570, the cord portion 1572, and the information display portion 1573 does not overlap with the integrated main ROM 502 from all angles. It is provided so that it is in a position.
Therefore, when the main board case 200 is viewed from the front, the integrated main ROM 502 can always be visually recognized through the main board case 200.
Therefore, the inspector can easily confirm the integrated main ROM 502. Therefore, the inspector can check the integrated main ROM 502 and easily determine whether or not the fraud has been performed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.
Regardless of the presence or absence of the translucent part and the non-transparent part, the seal part 1560 includes the entry area 1570, the code part 1572, and the information display part 1573, and the entire seal part 1560 is a performance display monitor 600 and a setting display monitor from all angles. It is provided so as not to overlap with 650.
Therefore, when the main board case 200 is viewed from the front, the performance display monitor 600 and the setting display monitor 650 can be visually recognized through the main board case 200.

Although it cannot be said that the seal unit 1560 and the performance display monitor 600 are located close to each other in FIG. 63, the seal unit 1560 does not overlap with the integrated main ROM 502 and the performance display monitor 600, and the performance display monitor 600 Is sufficiently distant from the connectors 771 to 776, and if all the conditions that the seal portion 1561 does not overlap the performance display monitor 600 are satisfied, the seal portion 1560 and the performance display monitor 600 are located close to each other. There may be. For example, the performance display monitor 600 may be located at the position indicated by the broken line in the upper part of the seal portion 1560 in FIG. 63 (b).
In this case, the inspector can check the performance display monitor 600 and the seal portion 1560 at a glance at the same time.

The display contents of the seal portion 1560 will be described in detail below.
The entry area 1570 is an area for entering the person who opened the main board case 200 and the date of opening.
The entry area 1570 is a white base formed on a transparent material that can be written with a pen or the like.
As an example, the entry area 1570 is provided with three rows in the vertical direction and two columns in the horizontal direction, for a total of six, and three sets of "opener" and "opening date" can be entered.
The entry area 1570 is printed with a rectangular colored (white in this embodiment) substrate.
Headings such as "opener" and "opening date" are printed in black above the entry area 1570, and a circled number indicating the entry area number is printed on the left side of each entry area.
That is, the word "opener" is printed in black above the entry area 1570 on the upper left. Above the entry area 1570 on the upper right, the "opening date" is printed in black. A circle 1 is printed on the left side of the entry area 1570 on the upper left. Circle 2 is printed on the left side of the entry area 1570 in the center of the vertical direction on the left side. A circle 3 is printed on the left side of the entry area 1570 at the lower left.
For example, when the inspector opens the main board case 200, the inspector's name is entered in the entry area 1570 on the left side, and the date when the main board case 200 is opened is entered in the entry area 1570 on the right side. .. In addition, the inspector may enter the date and the like for confirming whether or not the main control board 50 has been fraudulent in the entry area 1570.

The cord portion 1572 is provided in the upper left portion of the seal portion 1560. The code unit 1572 includes predetermined information. The code unit 1572 is a portion where information is read by another device. For example, a QR code (registered trademark), a barcode, or the like is printed in black in a rectangular colored area (white in this embodiment). There is. In the present embodiment, as an example, the code unit 1572 includes a QR code (registered trademark).

The code unit 1572 is associated with, for example, information stored in a device different from the gaming machine 1 (hereinafter, referred to as “another device”) indicating the delivery destination of the main control board 50.
For example, a URL (Uniform Resource Locator), which is information included in the code unit 1572, is read by a camera provided in an information mobile terminal or the like. The information mobile terminal uses the URL to access another device via the network. As a result of accessing another device, the information displayed on the information mobile terminal includes the delivery destination of the main control board 50 (for example, the name of the store to which the gaming machine 1 was delivered) and whether or not the gaming machine 1 has been discarded. Etc. are included. As a result, the inspector can easily confirm the information indicating the delivery destination of the main control board 50 and the information such as whether or not the gaming machine 1 has been discarded. Therefore, the inspector can confirm the information of the delivery destination and easily determine whether or not the fraudulent mounting of the main control board 50 having a different delivery destination has been performed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.

The information display unit 1573 includes various information. The information display unit 1573 may include, for example, the same information as the identification display 529. In the present embodiment, as an example, the character string "EF001" is printed on the information display unit 1573 in a rectangular colored area (white in the present embodiment). The character string is, for example, a control number of the main control board 50. With the control number, the inspector can check information such as the delivery destination of the gaming machine 1 and whether or not the gaming machine 1 has been discarded from the information associated with the management number held by the manufacturer. The character string of the information display unit 1573 may include information corresponding to the manufacturer name, model name, model, and the like. Further, the rectangular region of the information display unit 1573 and the rectangular basin of the code unit 1572 are connected in the left-right direction.

The translucent portion (peeping portion) 1574 included in the seal portion 1560 will be described.
The translucent part 1574 is an entry area 1570, a code part 1572, an information display part 1573, a notation of "main board control number", a frame, an opener, a notation of the opening date, circles 1 to circles in the seal part main body 1560A. This is an area other than the notation of 3.
The translucent portion 1574 is, for example, a region extending in the left-right direction existing between the entry areas 1570 having three lines in the vertical direction.
The translucent portion 1574 is also a region extending in the left-right direction existing between the cord portion 1572 and the information display portion 1573 arranged side by side and the two entry areas 1570 on the upper side.
The translucent portion 1574 is also an area extending in the vertical direction between the entry areas 1570 in two rows in the horizontal direction.
The inspector can confirm the electronic component 595 (see FIG. 62 (a)) via the translucent portion 1574. Therefore, the inspector can easily confirm whether or not the electronic component 595 has been tampered with, as compared with the case where the translucent portion 1574 is not provided. Therefore, the possibility of fraud can be reduced, and the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.

The seal portion 1561 will be described.
The seal portion 1561 attaches the seal portion 1562 attached to the integrated main ROM 502 on the main control board 50 to a position visible from all angles.
The seal portion 1561 is provided so as not to overlap with the integrated main ROM 502 from all angles.
Therefore, when the main board case 200 is viewed from the front, the integrated main ROM 502 can always be visually recognized through the main board case 200.
The seal portion 1561 is provided so as not to overlap the performance display monitor 600 and the setting display monitor 650 from all angles.
Therefore, when the main board case 200 is viewed from the front, the performance display monitor 600 and the setting display monitor 650 can be visually recognized through the main board case 200.
Since the description content and the like of the seal portion 1561 are the same as those in FIG. 44, the description thereof will be omitted.
Further, a seal portion 1562 is attached to the integrated main ROM 502. Since the seal portion 1562 is the same as that in FIGS. 40 and 44, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The main control board 50 shown in FIGS. 63 and 64 is provided with a setting key switch 660 and an RWM clear switch 680.
The RWM clear switch 680 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 63 and 64, the RWM clear switch 680 on the main control board 50 is not directly exposed. The upper case piece 220 of the substrate case 200 is provided with a recess 688, and an opening 687 is provided in the recess 688.
Further, as can be seen from FIGS. 63 (b) and 64, the operation member 685 is provided at a corresponding position of the RWM clear switch 680, and when the staff or the like presses the operation member 685, the pressed operation member 685 causes the operation member 685 to be pressed. The RWM clear switch 680 is pressed. As a result, the RWM clear switch 680 is operated.
A cover member 686 is provided in the recess 688. The cover member 686 is a shaft support that can rotate and move between a first position in the recess 688 that closes the operating member 685 to make it inoperable and a second position that opens the operating member 685 to enable operation. Has been done.
By moving the operating member 685 to the second position, the RWM clear switch 680 can be operated.
By doing so, the substrate case 200 need only be provided with an opening 687 having a size capable of inserting the operating member 685. Further, the operation member 685 cannot be operated unless the cover member 686 is opened. Therefore, unauthorized access to the inside of the board case 200 can be prevented.
The end of the RWM clear switch 680 may be exposed from the opening 687 so that it can be operated directly without being operated by using the operating member 685.

The setting key switch 660 is provided with a keyhole for inserting a key in the end surface of a tubular member protruding from the main control board 50.
Then, the end face of the setting key switch 660 provided with the keyhole is exposed from the opening 661 provided in the upper case piece 220 of the board case 200.
The staff or the like can operate by inserting the key into the keyhole of the setting key switch 660.
The end face of the setting key switch 660 provided with the keyhole is slightly lower than the surface of the board case 200.

FIG. 65 is a diagram for explaining still another configuration of the main control board according to the present embodiment, and in particular, is a diagram showing a configuration of a component surface (surface) of the main control board.
The basic configuration of the main control board 50 is the same as that of FIG. 62, but in the example shown in FIG. 62 (a), the main control board 50 is provided with a performance display monitor 600 on its component surface (surface). The setting display monitor 650 is not provided.
The function of the setting display monitor 650 is also shared by the performance display monitor 600, and the independent setting display monitor 650 is not provided.
Alternatively, the main control board 50 shown in FIG. 65 is a main control board of a gaming machine that does not have a setting changing function.
As shown in FIG. 62, the main control board 50 includes connectors 771 to 776 on the component surface.
The plurality of connectors 771 to 776 are arranged in order from the left to the right at the lower end of the main control board 50.

Although not shown in FIG. 63 below, the plurality of connectors 771 to 776 have six openings provided in the lower part of the upper case piece 220 of the main board case 200, similar to those shown in FIG. 40. It is arranged inside the portion 779.
The performance display monitor 600, which is provided on the component surface of the main control board 50 and can also be used as the setting display monitor 650, is provided on the upper end side of the main control board 50.
That is, the connectors 771 to 776 and the performance display monitor 600 are provided at opposite positions on the main control board 50.
With such an arrangement, the cables and harnesses connected to the plurality of connectors 771 to 776 do not interfere with the visibility by the inspector who confirms the performance display monitor 600.
In particular, since the performance display monitor 600 is provided at the upper end sufficiently separated from the connectors 771 to 776, cables and harnesses hanging from the connector can be seen by an inspector who wants to visually recognize the performance display monitor 600. Does not interfere.

The configuration of the solder surface (back surface) of the main control board 50 of FIG. 65 is the same as that of FIG. 42 (b).
Further, in the main control board 50 of FIG. 65, a printed wiring board 701 in which wiring patterns are formed on both sides of the printed circuit board is used as in FIGS. 43 (a) and 43 (b).
In the printed wiring board 701, as a mounting method for mounting electronic components, a single-sided mounting method in which various electronic components and connectors are mounted only on the component surface 701a of the printed wiring board 701 is adopted. The printed wiring board 701 is the same as in FIGS. 43 (a) and 43 (b), and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a main board case of the present embodiment when the main control board described with reference to FIG. 65 is housed, FIG. 66A shows a perspective view of the assembly, and FIG. 66B shows the front surface of the assembly. The figure is shown. Further, FIG. 67 is an exploded perspective view including the pedestal of the main substrate case shown in FIG. 66.
In the description of FIGS. 65 and 66, members having the same configuration as those of the above embodiments (particularly, FIGS. 6 to 41, 44 and 45) are indicated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.
A seal portion 1560 and a seal portion 1561 are attached to the main substrate case shown in FIGS. 65 and 66.
Further, similarly to FIGS. 6 to 41 and 44 to 45, an identification display 520 is attached to the main control board 50, the integrated main ROM 502, the lower case piece 210, the upper case piece 220, and the cap 240.
The seal portion 1560 is attached to a position display portion 561 provided at the lower left side in the left-right direction of the upper case piece 220 of the main board case 200. The seal portion 1561 is attached to a position display portion 561 provided on the upper right portion of the upper case piece 220 of the main board case 200.

The seal portions 1560 and 1561 are both made of a light-transmitting material, and in the present embodiment, it is assumed that they are transparent as an example. The seal portions 1560 and 1561 are arranged so as to straddle a plurality of electronic components 595 (see FIG. 30), respectively. In FIG. 63, various electronic components such as a plurality of electronic components 595 (see FIG. 30) located on the front side of the seal portions 1560 and 1561 are not shown.
In this example, the seal portion main body (base portion) 1560A of the seal portion 1560 is provided with a watermark for preventing counterfeiting.
Since the configuration of the seal portion 1560, which is a processed seal, is the same as that in FIGS. 44 and 63, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Except for the code part 1572, the information display part 1573, and the entry area 1570 (white background), the transparent material of the seal part main body 1560A is exposed, and the electronic components on the main control board 50 should be confirmed through the transparent material. Can be done.
In the main board case 200, the main control board 50 can be visually recognized via the seal member 1560 and the main board case 200.
Therefore, the inspector can easily confirm the main control board 50. Therefore, the inspector can confirm the main control board 50 via the seal member 1560 and easily determine whether or not the fraud has been performed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.

Further, regardless of the presence or absence of the translucent portion and the non-transmissive portion, the seal portion 1560 is attached to the seal portion 1562 attached to the integrated main ROM 502 on the main control board 50 at a position visible from all angles. ing.
Further, regardless of the presence or absence of the translucent portion and the non-transmissive portion, the entire seal portion 1560 including the entry area 1570, the cord portion 1572, and the information display portion 1573 does not overlap with the integrated main ROM 502 from all angles. It is provided so that it is in a position.
Therefore, when the main board case 200 is viewed from the front, the integrated main ROM 502 can always be visually recognized through the main board case 200.
Therefore, the inspector can easily confirm the integrated main ROM 502. Therefore, the inspector can check the integrated main ROM 502 and easily determine whether or not the fraud has been performed. Therefore, the player can play with peace of mind. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.
The seal unit 1560 is located at a position where the entire seal unit 1560, including the entry area 1570, the code unit 1572, and the information display unit 1573, does not overlap the performance display monitor 600 from all angles regardless of the presence or absence of the translucent part and the non-transmissive part. It is provided so as to be.
Therefore, when the main board case 200 is viewed from the front, the performance display monitor 600 can be visually recognized through the main board case 200.

In FIG. 66, it cannot be said that the seal portion 1560 and the performance display monitor 600 are located close to each other, but the seal portion 1560 does not overlap with the integrated main ROM 502 and the performance display monitor 600, and the performance display monitor 600 Is sufficiently separated from the connectors 771 to 776, and if all the conditions of the performance display monitor 600 in which the seal parts 1561 do not overlap are satisfied, even if the seal parts 1560 and the performance display monitor 600 are in close positions to each other. good. For example, the performance display monitor 600 may be located at the position indicated by the broken line in the upper part of the seal portion 1560 in FIG.
At this time, the inspector can check the performance display monitor 600 and the seal portion 1560 at a glance at the same time.

The description and the like of the seal portion 1561 are the same as those in FIG. 44, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.
Further, a seal portion 1562 is attached to the integrated main ROM 502.
The seal portion 1562 is the same as that in FIGS. 40 and 44, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, the integrated main ROM 502 for controlling the game, the performance display monitor 600 for displaying the performance of the gaming machine, and other board components 595 different from these are mounted on the main control board 50. There is. A transparent seal member 1560 is attached to the main control board 50.
As a result, other substrate components 595 can be visually recognized through the transparent sealing portion 1560 and the main substrate case 200. Further, the integrated main ROM 502 and the performance display monitor 600 can be directly visually recognized via the main board case 200.
By watermarking the transparent portion of the predetermined seal portion 1560 having the transparent portion and the plurality of non-transparent portions, which needs to be attached to the main substrate case 200, duplication of the seal portion 1560 can be prevented.
Further, by attaching the seal portion 1560 to the integrated main ROM 502 and the performance display monitor 600 at a position where they are not covered with each other, the integrated main ROM 502, which is an important board component without being affected by watermarking and multiple non-transparent parts, The visibility of the performance display monitor 600, which needs to be read accurately, can be reliably ensured.
For the board component 595, which is less important than the integrated main ROM 502 and the performance display monitor 600, the state can be confirmed through watermarking from the gaps between multiple non-transparent parts and the surrounding transparent parts (peeping part 1574). can. Even if there are a plurality of non-transparent parts, the visibility of the substrate parts can be ensured by the transparent parts.
Further, in the non-transparent portion, predetermined information, for example, necessary information such as specifying the integrated main ROM 502 can be displayed. Different information can be displayed or entered in each of the plurality of non-transparent parts.

Further, when the main control board 50 is separately provided with the setting display monitor 650, the seal portion 1560 can be attached to the integrated main ROM 502, the performance display monitor 600, and the setting display monitor 650 at a position where they are not covered with each other. It is possible to reliably secure the visibility of the integrated main ROM 502, which is an important board component without being affected by a certain non-transparent portion, the performance display monitor 600, which needs to be read accurately, and the setting display monitor 650.
The board component 595, which is less important than the integrated main ROM 502, performance display monitor 600, and setting display monitor 650, is in a state through watermarking from the gaps between multiple non-transparent parts and the surrounding transparent parts (peeping part 1574). Can be confirmed. Even if there are a plurality of non-transparent parts, the visibility of the substrate parts can be ensured by the transparent parts.

The performance display monitor 600 may be arranged on the lower end side of the main control board 50 instead of the upper end side. In that case, it is desirable that the connectors 771 to 776 are arranged on the (opposite) upper end side opposite to the performance display monitor 600.
The performance display monitor 600 may be arranged on the left end side or the right end side of the main control board 50. In that case, it is desirable that the connectors 771 to 776 are arranged at the (opposite) ends opposite to the performance display monitor 600.
Further, as described above, the performance display monitor 600 may be arranged inside the main control board 50 instead of the end portion. Even in that case, be sure to arrange it at a position where it does not overlap with the cable, harness, seal portion 1560, etc. extending from the connectors 771 to 776.
In the present embodiment, the RWM clear switch 680 is described as being arranged on the main control board 50, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the RWM clear switch 680 may be provided on the payout control board 60.
Further, in the present embodiment, the setting key switch 660 is described as being arranged on the main control board 50, but the present invention is not limited to this.
The setting key switch 660 can be arranged at another position separated from the main control board 50 if it is electrically connected to the main control board 50.
The RWM clear switch 680 and the setting key switch 660 may be shared with each other.

FIG. 68 is a diagram showing display transitions of the image display device and the performance display unit when the RWM is cleared.
In the following description, the configurations of the performance display unit and the setting display unit shall conform to the configurations shown in FIGS. 62 (b) and 62 (c).
It is assumed that the open detection switch 105 is ON.
When clearing the RWM, in (1), the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on with the setting key switch 660 turned off and the RMW clear switch 680 turned on.
After the power is turned on, in (2), the image display device 31 is displayed to indicate that the power is being turned on, for example, "POWER ON". The performance display monitor 600 remains off.
When the RWM clearing process is completed, in (3), the image display device 31 is displayed with a message such as "RWM clearing is completed" to notify that the RWM clearing is completed.
Then, the performance display monitor 600 performs an initial operation. The initial operation is an operation in which all the segments are turned on and then turned off repeatedly for 5 seconds.
When the initial operation for 5 seconds is completed, in (4), the performance display monitor 600 starts sequentially displaying the performance values as described in FIG. 62 (b). In the image display device 31, the RWM clear notification continues.

FIG. 69 is a diagram showing display transitions of the image display device and the performance display unit when the setting is changed when the gaming machine includes a performance display unit that also serves as a setting display unit.
It is assumed that the open detection switch 105 is ON.
When changing the setting, in (1), the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on with the setting key switch 660 turned on and the RMW clear switch 680 turned on.
After the power is turned on, in (2), the image display device 31 is displayed to indicate that the power is being turned on, for example, "POWER ON". The performance display monitor 600 remains off.

In (3), the performance display monitor 600 displays the current set value. If only one step is prepared, "P" or "1" is displayed.
The set value is displayed in, for example, the leftmost seg of the four-digit segs of the performance display monitor 600, but other segs may be used. Regardless of which digit is displayed, the set value is displayed with dots.
On the image display device 31, a display such as "setting is being changed" is displayed to notify that the setting is being changed. The set value is not displayed on the image display device 31. Further, the voice output device 34 outputs a voice for notifying that the setting is being changed, such as "setting is being changed". The frame lamp 101 and the panel lamp 100 may be made to emit light with a predetermined light emitting color (for example, white) for notifying that the setting is being changed.

When the setter operates the setting switch 670 or the RWM clear switch 680 that also serves as the setting switch 670, the performance display monitor 600 displays the setting value for each change operation in (4). The change operation can be performed as many times as necessary until the setting change is completed, and the set value is changed one step at a time for each operation.
As described above, with the operation of the setting switch 670 or the RWM clear switch 680 that also serves as the setting switch 670, the number increases by one step from "1" to "2", and when the setting "6" is reached, it reaches "1". return. During the change operation, the dots are not displayed along with the set value.
During that time, the image display device 31 continues to display a message such as "setting is being changed" to notify that the setting is being changed. The set value is not displayed on the image display device 31. The voice notifying that the setting is being changed is also continuously output from the voice output device 34. The light emission of the frame lamp 101 and the board lamp 100 also continues.
The history of the setting change may be displayed on the image display device 31 in response to an operation using the cross key 40, the effect button 8, or the like during the setting change.

When the setter turns off the setting key switch 660, in (5), the set value is confirmed by the value currently displayed by the performance display monitor 600. The performance display monitor 600 displays one of the set values with dots.
At this time, the display and voice notifying that the setting is being changed may be continued or may be terminated. The image display device 31 and the audio output device 34 display and audio output such as "setting change is completed" to notify that the setting change is completed instead of the display and audio notifying that the setting is being changed. You may go.

After that, in (6), the image display device 31 is displayed with a display such as "RWM clearing is completed" to notify that the RWM clearing is completed.
Along with such a display, a voice such as "RWM clear has been completed" may be output from the voice output device 34 to notify that the RWM clear has been completed.
Then, the performance display monitor 600 performs an initial operation. The initial operation is an operation in which all the segments are turned on and then turned off repeatedly for 5 seconds.
When the initial operation for 5 seconds is completed, the performance display monitor 600 starts sequentially displaying the performance values in (7). In the image display device 31, the RWM clear notification continues.

FIG. 70 is a diagram showing display transitions of the image display device, the performance display unit, and the setting display unit when the setting is changed when the gaming machine separately includes the performance display unit and the setting display unit.
The open detection switch 105 is ON, which is a major premise.
When changing the setting, in (1), the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on with the setting key switch 660 turned on and the RMW clear switch 680 turned on.
After the power is turned on, in (2), the image display device 31 is displayed to indicate that the power is being turned on, for example, "POWER ON". The performance display monitor 600 and the setting display monitor 650 remain off.

In (3), the setting display monitor 650 displays the current setting value. If only one step is prepared, "P" or "1" is displayed. The set value is displayed with dots.
On the image display device 31, a display such as "setting is being changed" is displayed to notify that the setting is being changed. The frame lamp 101 and the panel lamp 100 may be made to emit light with a predetermined light emitting color (for example, white) for notifying that the setting is being changed.
The set value is not displayed on the image display device 31. The performance display monitor 600 remains off.

When the setter operates the setting switch 670 or the RWM clear switch 680 that also serves as the setting switch 670, the setting display monitor 650 displays the setting value for each change operation in (4). The change operation can be performed as many times as necessary until the setting change is completed, and the set value is changed step by step for each operation.
As described above, with the operation of the setting switch 670 or the RWM clear switch 680 that also serves as the setting switch 670, the number increases by one step from "1" to "2", and when the setting "6" is reached, it reaches "1". return. During the change operation, the dots are not displayed along with the set value.
During that time, the image display device 31 continues to display a message such as "setting is being changed" to notify that the setting is being changed. The set value is not displayed on the image display device 31. The performance display monitor 600 remains off.
The history of the setting change may be displayed on the image display device 31 in response to an operation using the cross key 40, the effect button 8, or the like during the setting change.

When the setter turns off the setting key switch 660, the setting change is completed, and in (5), the set value is confirmed by the value currently displayed by the setting display monitor 650. After that, the setting display monitor 650 is turned off.
At this time, the display and voice notifying that the setting is being changed may be continued or may be terminated. The image display device 31 and the audio output device 34 display and audio output such as "setting change is completed" to notify that the setting change is completed instead of the display and audio notifying that the setting is being changed. You may go.
After that, in (6), the image display device 31 is displayed with a display such as "RWM clearing is completed" to notify that the RWM clearing is completed.
Along with such a display, a voice such as "RWM clear has been completed" may be output from the voice output device 34 to notify that the RWM clear has been completed.
Then, the performance display monitor 600 performs an initial operation. The initial operation is an operation in which all the segments are turned on and then turned off repeatedly for 5 seconds.
When the initial operation for 5 seconds is completed, the performance display monitor 600 starts sequentially displaying the performance values in (7). In the image display device 31, the RWM clear notification continues.

FIG. 71 is a diagram showing display transitions of the image display device and the performance display unit at the time of setting confirmation when the gaming machine includes a performance display unit that also serves as a setting display unit.
It is assumed that the open detection switch 105 is ON.
When changing the setting, in (1), the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on with the setting key switch 660 turned on and the RMW clear switch 680 turned off.
After the power is turned on, in (2), the image display device 31 is displayed to indicate that the power is being turned on, for example, "POWER ON". The performance display monitor 600 remains off.

In (3), the performance display monitor 600 displays the current set value. If only one step is prepared, "P" or "1" is displayed.
The set value is displayed in, for example, the leftmost seg of the four-digit segs of the performance display monitor 600, but other segs may be used. Regardless of which digit is displayed, the set value is displayed with dots.
On the image display device 31, a display such as "setting is being confirmed" is displayed to notify that the setting is being confirmed. In addition, a voice is output to notify that the setting is being confirmed, such as "Setting is being confirmed". The set value is not displayed on the image display device 31. The frame lamp 101 and the panel lamp 100 may be made to emit light with a predetermined light emitting color (for example, white) for notifying that the setting is being confirmed.
The history of setting changes may be displayed on the image display device 31 in response to an operation using the cross key 40, the effect button 8, or the like during the setting confirmation.

When the setter turns off the setting key switch 660, the setting confirmation ends, and the setting confirmation notification using the above voice or display ends.
At this time, the display and voice notifying that the setting is being confirmed may be continued or may be terminated. The image display device 31 and the audio output device 34 display and audio output such as "setting confirmation is completed" to notify that the setting confirmation is completed, instead of the display and audio notifying that the setting is being confirmed. You may go.
After that, in (4), the image display device 31 is displayed with a display such as "power has been restored" to notify that the power has been restored.
Along with such a display, the voice output device 34 may output a voice such as "power has been restored" to notify that the power has been restored.
Then, the performance display monitor 600 performs an initial operation. The initial operation is an operation in which all the segments are turned on and then turned off repeatedly for 5 seconds.
When the initial operation for 5 seconds is completed, in (5), the performance display monitor 600 starts sequentially displaying the performance values. In the image display device 31, the RWM clear notification continues.

FIG. 72 is a diagram showing display transitions of the image display device, the performance display unit, and the setting display unit at the time of setting confirmation when the gaming machine separately includes the performance display unit and the setting display unit.
It is assumed that the open detection switch 105 is ON.
When changing the setting, in (1), the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on with the setting key switch 660 turned on and the RMW clear switch 680 turned off.
After the power is turned on, in (2), the image display device 31 is displayed to indicate that the power is being turned on, for example, "POWER ON". The performance display monitor 600 and the setting display monitor 650 remain off.

In (3), the setting display monitor 650 displays the current setting value. If only one step is prepared, "P" or "1" is displayed. The set value is displayed with dots.
On the image display device 31, a display such as "setting is being confirmed" is displayed to notify that the setting is being confirmed. In addition, a voice notifying that the setting is being changed, such as "setting is being changed", is output from the voice output device 34.
The frame lamp 101 and the panel lamp 100 may be made to emit light with a predetermined light emitting color (for example, white) for notifying that the setting is being confirmed. The set value is not displayed on the image display device 31. The performance display monitor 600 remains off.
The history of setting changes may be displayed on the image display device 31 in response to an operation using the cross key 40, the effect button 8, or the like during the setting confirmation.

When the setter turns off the setting key switch 660, the setting confirmation ends, and the setting confirmation notification using the above voice or display ends. The setting display monitor 650 is turned off.
At this time, the display and voice notifying that the setting is being confirmed may be continued or may be terminated. The image display device 31 and the audio output device 34 display and audio output such as "setting confirmation is completed" to notify that the setting confirmation is completed, instead of the display and audio notifying that the setting is being confirmed. You may go.
After that, in (4), the image display device 31 is displayed with a display such as "power has been restored" to notify that the power has been restored.
Along with such a display, the voice output device 34 may output a voice such as "power has been restored" to notify that the power has been restored.
Then, the performance display monitor 600 performs an initial operation. The initial operation is an operation in which all the segments are turned on and then turned off repeatedly for 5 seconds.
When the initial operation for 5 seconds is completed, in (5), the performance display monitor 600 starts sequentially displaying the performance values. In the image display device 31, the RWM clear notification continues.

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A board on which a main control unit that controls a game and an information display unit that displays game information are mounted.
A substrate case for accommodating the substrate and
A sticker with a highly translucent translucent part and an entry field that can be filled in by the administrator.
With
The sticker is affixed on the substrate case at a position that does not overlap with the main control unit and the information display unit.
The main control unit can be visually recognized through the substrate case.
The information display unit can be visually recognized through the substrate case.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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