JP2021126400A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine in which light emitting elements are arranged so that each switch and sensor can be easily checked.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a substrate housed in a substrate case and a plurality of light emitting elements mounted in an element mounting area of the substrate and indicating the state of various parts. As the various parts, a put-out sensor for detecting a game medium when the game medium is put out and a cancellation sensor for detecting the cancellation operation capable of canceling a put-out related error that is an abnormal state related to the put-out of the game medium, are provided. For the plurality of light emitting elements, a put-out sensor element indicating the state of the put-out sensor, and a cancellation sensor element indicating the state of the cancellation sensor that is arranged adjacent to the put-out sensor element in the element mounting area, are provided.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Patent Document 1 describes a technique in which light emitting elements corresponding to each switch and sensor are provided on a main board, and each switch and sensor can be confirmed (inspected) by checking the light emitting element. ..

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-158792

However, there is still room for improvement in the arrangement of light emitting elements for easily checking each switch and sensor.
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a light emitting element is arranged so that various parts such as switches and sensors can be easily confirmed.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following configurations.
The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a substrate housed in a substrate case and a plurality of light emitting elements mounted in an element mounting area of the substrate and indicating the state of various components, and the various components include a game medium. A payout sensor that detects the game medium at the time of payout and a release sensor that detects a release operation that can release a payout-related error that is an abnormal state related to the payout of the game medium are provided, and the plurality of light emitting elements are provided with a release sensor. A payout sensor element indicating the state of the payout sensor and a release sensor element indicating the state of the release sensor, which are arranged adjacent to the payout sensor element in the element mounting area, are provided.

In this configuration, the payout sensor element and the release sensor element are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other, so that when the error cause of the payout-related error is removed, the payout sensor corresponding to the payout sensor that caused the error is used. It is possible to collectively confirm the light emitting mode of the element and the light emitting mode of the release sensor element corresponding to the release sensor that detects the release operation of the payout-related error.
Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which a light emitting element is arranged so that various parts such as switches and sensors can be easily confirmed (inspected).

It is a schematic front view of the gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the input, control and output of the gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the main control means of FIG. It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the sub control means of FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the game state in this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the non-advantageous section and the advantageous section in this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the game in this embodiment. It is a schematic front view of the main board in 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram of the monitor lamp in the 1st Embodiment. This is an example of explanatory material in the first embodiment. It is a schematic front view of the main board in 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram of the monitor lamp in the 2nd Embodiment. This is an example of explanatory material in the second embodiment. It is a schematic front view of the main board in 3rd Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram of the monitor lamp in the 3rd Embodiment. This is an example of explanatory material in the third embodiment. This is an example of explanatory material in the fourth embodiment. It is a schematic front view of the main board in 5th Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram of the monitor lamp in the fifth embodiment. This is an example of explanatory material in the fifth embodiment.

(First Embodiment)
(Game machine 10)
In this specification, when the definition about the direction is not shown in each explanation, the player facing the gaming machine 10 and the player facing the gaming machine 10 is in front of the player. The direction toward the side is the "front" direction, and the opposite direction is the "rear" direction. Similarly, the left-right direction such as "left" and "right" and the vertical direction such as "up" and "down" are also left and right, or up and down when viewed from the player. means. Similarly, in the description of each member, when the definition of the direction or the like is not shown, it means the direction seen from the player when each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the gaming machine 10.
The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Case 12, front door 14)
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a square box-shaped housing 12 having a front opening that opens toward the front, and a front opening of the housing 12. It is equipped with a front door 14 that covers the door so that it can be opened and closed.

(Rotating reel 62)
An upper panel 20 made of thin resin is provided on the upper part of the front door 14. At the substantially center of the upper panel 20, a symbol 61 on the circumference of three rotary reels 62 (left-handed reel 64 on the left side when facing the front, medium-sized reel 66 in the center, and right-handed reel 68 on the right side) is placed. A transparent pattern display window portion 16 that can be seen is formed. The symbol display window portion 16 is formed so that when the rotation of all three rotating reels 62 is stopped, a total of nine symbols 61 arranged in three columns and three rows are shown to the player. .. The symbol display window portion 16 is provided on the front side of the rotary reel 62, and is for visually recognizing a plurality of symbols 61 stopped on the effective line 86 described later when the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is stopped. Is. The rotary reel 62 is capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols 61 via the symbol display window 16.

(Reel unit 60)
In the rear direction (backward direction) of the symbol display window portion 16, three reel drive motors 65, a total of three rotary reels 62 rotated by each of the reel drive motors 65, and the reel drive motors. A reel unit 60 having a unit holder (not shown) for holding the 65 and the rotary reel 62 is arranged. The reel drive motor 65 is driven based on a drive signal for driving the reel drive motor 65 output from the main control means 200. Further, the reel unit 60 detects a protrusion (not shown) provided on the rotary reel 62 in order to detect whether or not the rotation position of the rotary reel 62 is a reference position (reference position). A reel position sensor 63 is provided. The reel position sensor 63 is provided with a left-handed reel sensor corresponding to the left-handed reel 64, a medium-handed reel sensor corresponding to the middle-handed reel 66, and a right-handed reel sensor corresponding to the right-handed reel 68. ..

(Credit display 87, payout number display 88)
Below the symbol display window 16, a credit display 87 that displays the number of stored credit medals (hereinafter referred to as “the number of credit medals”) and a credit display 87 that is arranged on the left side of the credit display 87 and is arranged on the left side of the credit display 87. A payout number indicator 88 is provided to display the total number of medals paid out from. These indicators are composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. With such a configuration, the credit display 87 can display a two-digit number corresponding to the number of credit medals, and the payout number display 88 can display a two-digit number corresponding to the number of payouts. It has become.

The gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a credit function that can store up to 50 medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 38, which will be described later, as credit medals (the number of inserted medals is electronically stored and managed as electronic data). Has a function to do). Then, 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals that can be stored, is defined as the "maximum number of credit medals".

(Section notification lamp 90)
Of the front door 14, a section notification lamp 90 is provided between the credit display 87 and the payout number display 88 to notify that the current state is the “advantageous section” by the light emitting mode.
Here, the "advantageous section" is a section in which it is possible to shift from a non-advantageous section in which the pressing order of the stop switch 50, which is advantageous for the player, is not displayed, and the above-mentioned pressing order can be displayed.

The section notification lamp 90 is set to light up after the so-called third stop of the game in which a predetermined combination that triggers the transition to the advantageous section is won. Then, when the section notification lamp 90 is turned on, it is always turned on during the advantageous section.
The lighting of the section notification lamp 90 is not limited to the above-mentioned case, and may be turned on in other cases, for example, at the time of transition to the AT state described later.

Here, the section notification lamp 90 is not limited to notifying that the current state is the "advantageous section" by the light emitting mode, and for example, the specific seven segments constituting the credit display 87 or the payout number display 88. Both the LED and the section notification lamp 90 may be used to notify that the current state is the "advantageous section" according to the light emitting mode.
Further, without providing the section notification lamp 90, for example, by using a specific 7-segment LED constituting the credit display 87 or the payout number display 88, it is determined by the light emitting mode that the current state is the "advantageous section". It may be notified.

(Operation unit 30)
A lower panel 22 is provided below the front door 14. The front door 14 is provided with an operation unit 30 that is located above the lower panel 22 and projects toward the front of the front door 14. The operation unit 30 includes a medal slot 38, a settlement switch 36, a stop switch 50, a start switch 40, a bet switch 32, and a production button switch 42.

(Medal slot 38)
On the right side of the operation unit 30, a medal insertion slot 38 for inserting a medal as a game medium into the gaming machine 10 is provided.

(Medal Selector 17)
On the back side of the front door 14, in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 38, it is selected whether or not the medals inserted in the medal insertion slot 38 are genuine, and only the regular medals are guided to the hopper unit 24. A medal selector 17 is provided. The medal selector 17 is used as various parts for sequentially detecting medals when the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 pass through a predetermined flow path (medal passage) provided on the back side of the front door 14. , A selector sensor 92 (see FIG. 2) including a selector sensor A, a selector sensor B, and a selector sensor C is provided.

The selector sensor 92 is arranged in the order of selector sensor C → selector sensor A → selector sensor B from the upstream side to the downstream side in the passing direction in which the medal passes in a predetermined flow path (medal passage). As a result, the selector sensor 92 detects medals in the order of selector sensor C → selector sensor A → selector sensor B.

The medals excluded as non-regular medals in the medal selector 17 and the medals paid out from the hopper unit 24 pass through the return passage and are paid out from the medal payment exit 28.

(Settlement switch 36)
Below the medal slot 38, a settlement switch 36 for paying out all the medals credited by the credit function is provided.

(Stop switch 50)
In the center of the operation unit 30, three stop switches 50 corresponding to each of the three rotary reels 62 are provided in order to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 62 by the operation. The stop switch 50 includes a left stop switch L for stopping the left rotation reel 64, a middle stop switch C for stopping the middle rotation reel 66, and a right stop switch R for stopping the right rotation reel 68. have. That is, these stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels 62, and after the start of the variation display of the symbol 61 of the plurality of rotary reels 62, the fluctuation of the symbol 61 of the rotary reel 62 is performed by the player's operation. This is to stop the display individually.

(Start switch 40)
On the left side of the stop switch 50, a start switch 40 for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is provided on condition that a medal is inserted or the bet switch 32 described later is operated. That is, the start switch 40 is for starting the variable display of the symbol 61 of the rotary reel 62 by the operation of the player.

(Bet switch 32)
Above this start switch 40, as a bet switch 32, the number of medals that can be inserted is reduced from the number of credited medals until the maximum number of medals (specifically, 3) is reached, and a max bet is replaced with 3 medals. A switch 34 and a single bet switch 35 that subtracts the number of medals from the number of credited medals and replaces the number of medals with one are provided.

(Button switch 42 for production)
On the right side of the max bet switch 34, a production button switch 42 that can be operated by the player in a predetermined production is provided.
Further, on the back side of the front door 14, a door opening / closing switch 19, a setting change switch 46, a setting indicator 89, and the like are arranged (see FIG. 2).

(Door opening / closing switch 19)
The door opening / closing switch 19 is for detecting whether or not the front door 14 is closed. When the front door 14 is closed, the door opening / closing switch 19 is turned on by pressing the back surface of the front door 14 and the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19, and as the front door 14 opens, the door opening / closing switch 19 is turned on. When the back surface of the front door 14 is separated from the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19 and the pressure is released, the door is turned off.

(Setting change switch 46)
The setting change switch 46 is for changing the setting together with the setting key switch 45 of the main board unit (not shown) described later.

(Setting display 89)
The setting display 89 displays a setting value provided in a plurality of stages by, for example, a 7-segment small LED. The setting value of the gaming machine 10 is displayed on the setting display 89, but the display is canceled after a certain period of time has passed after the setting so as not to be visible from the outside.

Further, inside the housing 12 corresponding to the lower part of the front door 14, there is a hopper unit 24 capable of storing medals and paying out medals, and an operation for turning on or shutting off the power. It has a possible power switch 44 and is arranged with a power supply unit 43 for supplying power to each component (see FIG. 2).

(Hopper unit 24)
The hopper unit 24 (also referred to as a "game medium payout device") is provided with a hopper motor 95 for paying medals toward the medal payout outlet 28 by its drive, and a medal payout outlet 28 provided at the outlet of the hopper unit 24. It is equipped with a payout sensor 94 that detects the paid out medals one by one.

The payout sensor 94 is provided with a payout sensor A and a payout sensor B as various parts for detecting medals paid out from the hopper unit 24 one by one. Then, the payout sensor 94 detects medals in the order of payout sensor A → payout sensor B.

(Auxiliary tank)
Further, in the vicinity of the hopper unit 24, an auxiliary tank (not shown) capable of storing medals overflowing from the medal tank (not shown) is provided. The auxiliary tank is provided with an overflow sensor 96 that detects that the amount of medals in the auxiliary tank is full (full) and outputs a signal to the main control means 200.

(Power supply unit 43)
The power supply unit 43 is provided with a power supply switch 44 that can be operated to turn on or off the power.

(Setting key switch 45)
The main board unit (not shown) including the main board 202, which will be described later, has a setting key switch 45 for controlling a state in which a setting value, which is an index of an advantage for the player, can be changed (setting change state). Is provided.

(Release sensor 77)
The release sensor 77 is a sensor used to detect the operation of the door key 13 (see FIG. 1) when releasing a payout-related error described later.

(Medal payment exit 28, etc.)
A medal payout outlet 28 is formed in the lower part of the front door 14 to pay out medals from the hopper unit 24 in a predetermined case. Below the medal payout outlet 28, a dish-shaped medal tray 26 that opens upward is formed in order to store the medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 28. If the number of medals credited is less than 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are not paid out from the medal payment exit 28 and are added to the number of credit medals until the number of medals reaches 50.

(Explanation of the flow of the game)
The gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment enables the start of a game by inserting a predetermined number of medals by operating the max bet switch 34, the single bet switch 35, or the like, or by inserting medals. Then, by pressing the start switch 40, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started to start the game, and at least one of the plurality of combinations is won or lost. Then, the gaming machine 10 stops the rotation of the rotary reel 62 so as to match the result of the winning combination lottery based on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to each rotating reel 62 and the result of the winning combination lottery. In the game machine 10, the combination of the symbols 61 constituting the winning combination is a predetermined valid line (when the combination of the symbols 61 of the predetermined combination is aligned on the line, the combination of the symbols 61 at the time of stopping is predetermined. This is the line on which medals are awarded as a dividend, and will be referred to as the valid line 86 below.) If the player stops on the line, a prize will be awarded and a predetermined dividend such as paying out a predetermined number of medals will be paid by the player. Give to. As a result, one game is completed.

(Direction device 70)
The front door 14 is formed with an effect device 70 for notifying the player of various information such as winning a role lottery by sound, light, video, or the like. The production device 70 includes a speaker 72, a production lamp 78, a display unit 84, and a back lamp 67.

(Speaker 72)
The speaker 72 includes an upper speaker 74 arranged on the upper left and right sides of the front door 14, and a lower speaker 76 arranged on the lower left and right sides of the front door 14.

(Direction lamp 78)
The effect lamp 78 includes an upper lamp 80 arranged above the front door 14, and lower lamps 82 arranged on the left and right below the front door 14.

(Display unit 84)
The display unit 84 is a liquid crystal display device for displaying various information on the screen.

(Back lamp 67)
The back lamp 67 is provided on the reel unit 60 and is for illuminating the symbol 61 on the rotary reel 62.

(Control device 100)
As shown in FIG. 2, a control device 100 for controlling the overall operation of the gaming machine 10 is formed inside the gaming machine 10. The control device 100 receives information (commands) from the main control means 200 that advances the game and controls the game, and the information (command) from the main control means 200, and controls the production according to the progress of the game, mainly the game. It is equipped with a sub-control means 500 that performs an effect of notifying the player of information about the contents.

In addition, in order to prevent unauthorized operation on the main control means 200, the main control means 200 and the sub control means 500 are communicated in one direction from the main control means 200 to the sub control means 500, and the sub is performed. There is no reverse communication from the control means 500 to the main control means 200 (ie, not bidirectional communication). The main control means 200 includes a medal selector 17, a start switch 40, a bet switch 32, a stop switch 50, a setting change switch 46, a checkout switch 36, a door opening / closing switch 19, a power supply unit 43, a setting key switch 45, and a reel unit 60. It accepts the inputs of the hopper unit 24, overflow sensor 96, and release sensor 77, and controls the operation of the credit display 87, payout number display 88, reel unit 60, hopper unit 24, setting display 89, and section notification lamp 90. .. The sub control means 500 inputs signals from the main control means 200 and the effect button switch 42 to control the operation of the effect device 70 such as the effect lamp 78. Each part of the effect lamp 78, the speaker 72, the display unit 84, and the back lamp 67 as the effect device 70 is connected to the sub control means 500.

Although not particularly shown, the main board 202 having the main control means 200 and the sub board having the sub control means 500 are housed inside a dedicated board case, respectively. Specifically, the main control means 200 is housed inside the main board case, and the sub control means 500 is housed inside the sub board case. The main board case is fixed to the upper part on the back side inside the housing 12, and the sub board case is fixed to the left side when viewed from the front inside the housing 12. The main board 202 is an example of a "board", and the main board case is an example of a "board case".

The main control means 200 and the sub control means 500 are composed of a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port (not shown). The CPU has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes a program stored in the ROM, and performs various processes. The ROM stores fixed data such as a program executed by the CPU and various tables, and the RAM stores a temporary storage area when the CPU executes the program, for example, a storage for storing the state of the game machine 10. It is used as an area or a storage area for storing the lottery result of the winning combination lottery.

Here, chip components such as a CPU, ROM, and RAM included in the main control means 200 are mounted on the main board 202. Further, on the main board 202, a plurality of monitor lamps 140 indicating the states of various parts of the gaming machine 10 are mounted. The details of the monitor lamp 140 will be described later.

(External centralized terminal board 18)
Further, an external centralized terminal plate 18 is provided on the right side of the inside of the housing 12 when viewed from the front.
The external centralized terminal plate 18 outputs game data to the outside of the gaming machine 10, and is a connection terminal (connector) wired to the main control means 200 and a connection terminal (connector) wired to an external device (not shown). ) Is provided on the terminal board. Although not shown, the external centralized terminal plate 18 is connected to a game island facility (for example, a data display) or a hall computer.

(Main control means 200)
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control means 200 includes a combination lottery means 210, a reel control means 220, a stop symbol determination means 230, a payout giving means 240, a game state control means 250, an advantageous section control means 260, and a transmission means 270. It has each means of. Details of each means will be described later.

With the above configuration, the main control means 200 draws a winning combination, controls the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 62, determines the stop symbol 61 when all the rotary reels 62 are stopped, and advances the game. It will function as a means.
The main control means 200 is for controlling the game and for advancing the game. Hereinafter, the game in the first embodiment will be described.

When the specified number of bets (3 or 2) is set, one valid line 86 is set. In the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, 3 or 2 is set as a predetermined bet number. As a method of setting the number of bets, there are a method of inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 38 and a method of setting a credit medal as the number of bets by operating the bet switch 32. Then, when the start switch 40 is operated on the condition that the specified number of bets (3 or 2) is set, the number of bets is fixed, and the winning combination lottery means 210 wins one of the plurality of winning combinations. A lottery (role lottery) will be held to see if the game is lost or lost. Further, almost at the same time as the winning combination lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in the first embodiment) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the rotating reel 62 in the previous game, and a predetermined time is determined. When the time elapses, the rotation of all three rotating reels 62 starts.

After the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started, a predetermined condition (in the first embodiment, after executing the process of accelerating the rotary reel 62, the reel position sensor 63 detects that the rotary position of the rotary reel 62 is the reference position. When that is satisfied, the stop switch 50 is in a state where it can be operated (stop operation is possible).
After that, when one of the three stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 corresponding to the stop switch 50 is stopped. Then, when the operation of all three stop switches 50 is completed, the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 is stopped.

At this time, when a predetermined combination of symbols 61 is aligned on the effective line 86, processing corresponding to the combination of the symbols 61 is performed. The gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment is formed so that a medal as a payout is given to a player when a combination of predetermined symbols 61 is arranged on the effective line 86. For example, when the combinations of the symbols 61 corresponding to the small winning combination (the winning combination with the payout of medals) are aligned on the effective line 86, the number of medals corresponding to the small winning combination is given to the player.

In addition, if the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the replay role (the role that enables the start of the next game without using the player's own medal, the so-called replay role) is aligned on the effective line 86, the medal will be paid out. Although there is no such thing, the number of bets can be automatically set and the game can be played without using the player's own medal in the next game.

(Role lottery means 210)
The winning combination lottery means 210 executes a winning combination lottery to determine the winning combination. That is, the winning combination lottery means 210 is for performing a winning combination lottery for winning or losing any one (one or a plurality of) of the plurality of winning combinations, triggered by the operation of the start switch 40. The role lottery means 210 is provided with a plurality of role lottery tables for determining whether or not a role has been won, as main categories, corresponding to each of the normal game state, the bonus internal medium state, and the bonus game state. It is stored in the ROM of the main control means 200. The combination lottery means 210 compares a predetermined lottery data with a random number extracted from random numbers generated by a predetermined random number generation means (random number generation circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts integer values in a predetermined range. Then, it is determined whether or not the winning is achieved.

The winning probability used for the winning combination lottery of the winning combination lottery means 210 is formed to be changeable by the manager of the game store within a range programmed in advance by the winning combination lottery table (not shown). Specifically, by operating the setting change switch 46 inside the housing 12 for changing the setting value of a plurality of stages, which is a value for defining the winning probability, any one of the setting values of the plurality of stages is operated. One particular set value is selected. Then, the winning combination lottery means 210 performs a winning combination lottery with a predetermined lottery probability for each selected set value.

Further, the set value in the first embodiment is set in six stages from the set value "1" to "6". The set value is not limited to the six stages of the set values "1" to "6" as long as it has a plurality of stages, and may be, for example, "1.3.6" or "2.4.6".
In the first embodiment, the winning combination drawn by the winning combination lottery means 210 is roughly divided into a small winning combination, a replaying combination, and a bonus transition combination (a combination accompanied by a transition of the gaming state).

(Reel control means 220)
The reel control means 220 is for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 62. The reel control means 220 stops the rotation of each rotating reel 62 based on the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 210 and the rotation position of the corresponding rotating reel 62 when each stop switch 50 is operated. The reel control means 220 may also set a condition for stopping whether or not the pressing order of the stop switches 50 conforms to a predetermined condition, if necessary.

(Stop symbol determination means 230)
The stop symbol determination means 230 is for storing the combination of symbols 61 on the effective line 86 when all the rotating reels 62 are stopped and for determining a winning or the like.

(Dividend granting means 240)
The dividend giving means 240 grants a predetermined dividend such as a medal payout based on the determination result of the stop symbol determining means 230. The payout giving means 240 pays out medals as a payout when it is determined that the small winning combination has won as a result of the determination of the stop symbol determining means 230.

(Game state control means 250)
The game state control means 250 controls the game state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the game state control means 250 includes each of the normal game state control means 251, the bonus internal medium state control means 252, and the bonus game state control means 253.

(Normal game state control means 251)
The normal game state control means 251 controls the "normal game state" (see FIG. 5). Here, the normal game state refers to a state other than the bonus internal medium state by the bonus internal medium state control means 252 and the bonus game state by the bonus game state control means 253.

(Bonus internal medium state control means 252)
The bonus internal medium state control means 252 controls the “bonus internal medium state” (see FIG. 5). Here, in the bonus internal medium state, for example, "CBB1" and "CBB2" were won as the bonus transfer combination, but the combination of the symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination could not be stopped and displayed on the effective line 86. Migrate to the case.

(Bonus game state control means 253)
The bonus game state control means 253 controls the “bonus game state” (see FIG. 5).
The bonus game state is changed by winning, for example, "CBB1" and "CBB2" as the bonus transfer combination, and stopping and displaying the combination of the symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination on the effective line 86.

Here, the bonus game states "CBB1" and "CBB2" end with the payout of a predetermined number of medals, for example, 200 or more medals.
Then, after the bonus game state ends, the game shifts to the normal game state.

(Advantageous section control means 260)
The advantageous section control means 260 controls a non-advantageous section in which the pressing order of the stop switch 50, which will be described later, cannot be notified, and an advantageous section in which the notification is possible, using FIG. Then, the advantageous section control means 260 uses the notification means 520, which will be described later, to execute an effect of notifying the pressing order of the stop switch 50.

In addition, the advantageous section control means 260 wins the transition lottery from the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section", which is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery. As a result, the “non-advantageous section” is shifted to the “advantageous section” (see FIG. 6).
In addition, it is not limited to the case where it is decided to shift to the advantageous section by the lottery (advantageous section transition lottery) executed when the winning combination is won in the combination lottery, and it is not limited to the case where the transition is made in advance. By winning a predetermined combination, the player may shift from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section without drawing a lottery for shifting to the advantageous section.

Further, when the advantageous section control means 260 wins a predetermined combination by the combination lottery, the advantageous section control means 260 performs a transition lottery (AT transition lottery) as to whether or not to shift from the advantageous section normal state to the AT state, and shifts to the AT. When the lottery is won, the advantageous section shifts from the normal state to the AT state.

It should be noted that the case where a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery is not limited to the case where the AT transition lottery is performed, and the AT transition lottery may be performed based on the winning combination in the combination lottery. Further, when a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery, the AT state may be shifted to the AT state without the AT transition lottery.

Further, the advantageous section control means 260 starts counting the number of games when the section shifts to the advantageous section, and the counted number of games reaches a predetermined number of games determined by the ceiling game number lottery, for example, 666 games. By doing so, it is made to shift to the AT state described later (so-called ceiling).

The predetermined number of games is not limited to the case where it is determined by lottery, and may be a predetermined number of games.
In addition, the upper limit of the advantageous section is set in the game section in which the game can be played, and when the predetermined upper limit number of games, for example, 1500 games is exhausted after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, the upper limit of the advantageous section is set. Assuming that the number of games has been reached, the transition from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section is made.

Further, in the first embodiment, even after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section and before the predetermined upper limit number of games (1500 games) is exhausted (before the upper limit number of games in the advantageous section is reached). When a predetermined number of balls (for example, so-called MY2400) are obtained, a predetermined number of balls are taken as an opportunity to shift from an advantageous section to a non-advantageous section even before the maximum number of games is exhausted. ..

In the advantageous section, even before reaching the maximum number of games in the advantageous section or before acquiring MY2400 cards, it is not advantageous from the advantageous section at any time such as the end of the bonus game state or the end of the AT state. It can also be transferred to a section.

(Transmission means 270)
The transmission means 270 is for transmitting a signal to the sub-control means 500.
The transmission means 270 is, for example, transmitted with an input detection signal transmitted with the detection of the selector sensor 92, an input operation signal transmitted with the detection by the bet switch 32, and a detection with the start switch 40. The start signal and the stop signal transmitted when detected by the stop switch 50 are transmitted to the sub control means 500.

Further, in addition to the signals corresponding to the detection of these switches, the transmitting means 270 can identify the gaming state managed by the main control means 200 (for example, whether it is in a gaming state or a non-gaming state). The game status signal for playing the game is also transmitted at an appropriate timing.

(Sub control means 500)
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control means 500 includes each means of the receiving means 510 and the notifying means 520. Details of each means will be described later.
With the above configuration, the sub control means 500 receives a signal from the main control means 200 and performs an effect as the game progresses.

Specifically, the sub-control means 500 outputs data that regulates the lighting and extinguishing of the LED to the LED drive circuit (not shown) for driving the effect lamp 78, and outputs sound from the speaker 72. Video data that specifies the sound to be output to the sound output circuit (not shown) for output, or is output to the liquid crystal control board (not shown) for driving the display unit 84. Outputs data that specifies.

(Receiving means 510)
The receiving means 510 receives the signal from the transmitting means 270.

(Notification means 520)
The notification means 520 is for notifying the player of various information, specifically, the production by using the effect device 70.
The notification means 520 notifies the player of an effect according to the winning combination based on the result of the combination lottery, an effect according to each game state, an effect according to each effect state, an effect for notifying the push order, and the like. do. A plurality of these effects are provided, and the notification means 520 notifies the player of the effects selected by lottery and the effects corresponding to the signals (commands) from the main control means 200 by using the effect device 70. ..

(Explanation of the game state using FIG. 5)
Next, the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.
The game state is managed by the main control means 200, and as shown in FIG. 5, the game state is roughly classified into a normal game state, a bonus internal medium state, and a bonus game state.

(Normal game state)
The normal game state (NOM) is controlled by the normal game state control means 251.
The winning probability for the replay combination in the normal game state is set to normal (1 / 7.3).

If the bonus transfer combination is won by the combination lottery in the normal game state and the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus transfer combination is not stopped and displayed on the valid line 86, the normal game state is changed to the bonus internal medium state and stopped. If it is displayed, it shifts to the bonus game state.

(Medium inside bonus)
The bonus internal medium state is controlled by the bonus internal medium state control means 252, and in the normal game state, for example, "CBB1" and "CBB2" are won as bonus transfer combinations, and the bonus transition combinations "CBB1" and "CBB2" are selected. When the symbol combination corresponding to "" is not stopped and displayed on the valid line 86, the transition is made.

Specifically, if the bonus transfer combination "CBB1" is won, it is transferred to "CBB1F", and if the bonus transfer combination "CBB2" is won, it is transferred to "CBB2F".
The probability of winning the replay role in the bonus internal medium state is set higher than in the normal game state.

In addition, a plurality of bonus internal medium states are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of bonus game states.
Specifically, the bonus game state "CBB1F" can be shifted to the bonus game state "CBB1", and the bonus game state "CBB2F" can be shifted to the bonus game state "CBB2".

(Bonus game state)
The bonus game state is controlled by the bonus game state control means 253, and in the first embodiment, for example, "CBB1" and "CBB2" are won as bonus transfer combinations, and the bonus transition combinations "CBB1" and "CBB2" are selected. When the symbol combination corresponding to "" is stopped and displayed on the valid line 86, the transition is made.

The winning probability for the replay combination in the bonus game state is set to "0".
In the first embodiment, the bonus game state is "CBB1" that can be transferred when the bonus transfer combination "CBB1" is won, and "CBB2" that can be transferred when the bonus transfer combination "CBB2" is won. Each is provided.

Here, in the first embodiment, the "CBB" is only a so-called two-card bet with only two specified numbers, the so-called challenge bonus (CB) operates continuously, and ends with the payout of more than 200 medals. do.
Then, after the end of "CBB", the state shifts to the normal gaming state (NOM).

In addition, in the CB as the second type special accessory in this "CBB", the small combination is established (winning) regardless of the lottery. Further, in other games other than during the CB, for example, in the bonus non-winning state, all the rotating reels 62 must be stopped within 190 ms from the stop operation timing of the stop switch 50, whereas in the CB. , Only the left-handed reel 64 is set to stop within 75 ms from the stop operation timing of the stop switch 50. The middle rotation reel 66 and the right rotation reel 68 have a time limit of 190 ms or less from the stop operation timing, as in other games.

(Explanation of advantageous section using FIG. 6)
As shown in FIG. 6, when the push order combination, which is a prize when the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined push order by the combination lottery, is won, the push order cannot be notified to the player. It is possible to shift from the "non-advantageous section" and the "non-advantageous section", and if the stop switch 50 is operated in the push order predetermined by the winning combination lottery, the winning winning combination is won. There is an "advantageous section" in which the player can be notified of the push order.

The "non-advantageous section" is a section excluding the "advantageous section" and includes a "non-advantageous section normal state".
From the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section", in the first embodiment, when a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery, the advantageous section transition lottery from the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section" is performed. Then, the transition is made by winning the advantageous section transition lottery.

In the first embodiment, the winning probability of the advantageous section transition lottery is set to a high probability, and the transition to the advantageous section is set in several games of the non-advantageous section.
In addition, the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section" is not limited to the case of shifting by winning the advantageous section transition lottery, which is performed when a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery. If a predetermined combination is won, the advantage section may be transferred to the advantageous section without drawing a lottery.

(Advantageous section)
The "advantageous section" is a section that is more advantageous to the player than the "non-advantageous section", and includes an "advantageous section normal state" and an "AT state".
Here, the section advantageous to the player is, for example, in the non-advantageous section, the push order combination that is won when the stop switch 50 is operated in the push order predetermined by the combination lottery is won. Even in the case, the game is changed from a state in which it was impossible to notify the player of the push order to a possible state, or an AT state that is not executed in the non-advantageous section is executed. It is a section that is advantageous to people.

Therefore, it is not necessary for the player to be advantageous throughout the "advantageous section", and it may not be advantageous for the player in a part of the "advantageous section".

Further, after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, the upper limit of the game section in which the advantageous section can be played, in the first embodiment, when a predetermined upper limit number of games, for example, 1500 games is exhausted, the advantageous section Assuming that the maximum number of games has been reached, the transition from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section is made.

Therefore, the main control means 200 is provided with an upper limit number of games counter, and counts the number of digested games after shifting to the advantageous section in order to determine whether or not the predetermined upper limit number of games (1500 games) is reached.

In addition, after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, even before the predetermined maximum number of games (1500 games) is exhausted (before reaching the maximum number of games in the advantageous section), medals inserted in the advantageous section When the difference number, which is the difference between the number of medals and the number of medals paid out, reaches a predetermined number (upper limit difference number), taking this as an opportunity, even before the upper limit number of games is exhausted, from the advantageous section. I am trying to shift to a non-advantageous section.

Here, the difference in the number of medals, which is the difference between the number of medals inserted in the advantageous section and the number of medals paid out, is, for example, the state where the number of medals is the smallest in the advantageous section and the state where the number of medals is the largest in the advantageous section. The number obtained by the difference, so-called MY.
Therefore, in the main control means 200, in order to determine whether or not the difference number of sheets (so-called MY2400 sheets) of a predetermined number is reached, the number of input sheets and the number of payout sheets after shifting to the advantageous section are counted.

(Advantageous section normal state)
The advantageous section normal state is a state excluding a special state such as an "AT state" in the "advantageous section".
The advantageous section normal state is a state in which the non-advantageous section normal state of the non-advantageous section is continued, and the same effect as the non-advantageous section normal state is performed. That is, the difference between the non-advantageous section normal state and the advantageous section normal state is whether the staying section is a "non-advantageous section" or an "advantageous section".

(AT state)
The "AT state" is a state more advantageous to the player than the advantageous section normal state.
When the player shifts to the "AT state", a game (AT) in which the push order of the winning combination is notified (push order navigation) is started as a notification effect for assisting the winning of a predetermined role, and the notified push is started. By operating the stop switch 50 in order, the combination of the winning small winning combination and the replay winning symbol 61 can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established small winning combination are paid out.

The "AT state" is a state in which the transition is made by winning the above-mentioned AT transition lottery.
Further, in the "AT state", the number of games for which counting is started after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section reaches the number of games (666 games, etc.) determined by the above-mentioned ceiling game number lottery (such as 666 games). The so-called ceiling) is also used for the transition.

Then, after the end of the "AT state", the non-advantageous section shifts to the normal state.
The "advantageous section" is not limited to the normal state or the AT state of the advantageous section, and there is a high probability that the precursory state in which the precursory effect suggesting the transition to the AT state is executed or the AT state can be transitioned to. It may be provided with a state such as an additional state in which a gaming section in a zone state or an AT state can be added.

(Explanation of the basic flow of the game using FIG. 7)
Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 7, a general game control process executed by the main control means 200 for each game will be described.
In step S10, the main control means 200 determines whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the bet number cannot be set. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S11. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 is not operated, step S10 is performed again.

As a premise of this step S10, the bet number setting process is performed. In this bet number setting process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined bet number (3 or 2 bets) is set as the bet number. Specifically, the main control means 200 determines whether or not the number of medals set as the bet number of the game has reached the predetermined bet number (3 or 2).

In step S11, the winning combination lottery process is performed by the winning combination lottery means 210. At this time, the result of the winning combination lottery is transmitted from the main control means 200 to the sub control means 500. When the role lottery process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S12.

In step S12, the rotation fluctuation processing of the rotary reel 62 in the reel unit 60 is performed. After the rotary reel 62 reaches a predetermined rotation speed, when the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating rotary reel 62 is operated, the reel control means 220 stops the rotation of each rotary reel 62. The pressing order corresponding to the winning combination of the stop switch 50 (left stop switch L, middle stop switch C, right stop switch R) at this time is stored in a predetermined storage area formed in the main control means 200, and is also stored. It is read out in the subsequent processing.

Further, after all the stop operations are completed, the rotation stop information of the full rotation reel 62 is transmitted from the main control means 200 to the sub control means 500. Then, when the rotation fluctuation processing of all the rotating reels 62 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S13.

In step S13, the stop symbol determination means 230 performs a stop symbol determination process for determining whether or not a combination of symbols 61 having a predetermined combination is aligned with the combination of symbols 61 on the effective line 86. Here, the data of the determination result of the determination process such as winning is transmitted from the main control means 200 to the sub control means 500. Then, when the determination process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S14.

In step S14, the payout giving means 240 performs a payout process or the like corresponding to the determination result of the stop symbol determination means 230. As a result of the determination, if the payout is unnecessary, the payout process is not performed. Then, the process is terminated.

FIG. 8 is a schematic front view of the main substrate 202 according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of connectors for external connection, chip parts such as a CPU, ROM, and RAM, and a monitor lamp 140 are mounted on one surface of the main board 202.

The monitor lamp 140 is mounted in the element mounting area 204 of the main board 202 and indicates the state of various parts of the gaming machine 10. The monitor lamp 140 is composed of a plurality of LED lamps (hereinafter, simply referred to as "lamps 145") corresponding to various parts. The monitor lamp 140 is an example of "plurality of light emitting elements", and the lamp 145 is an example of "light emitting elements".

Here, it can be said that the monitor lamp 140 notifies the operating state of various parts by turning on or off when detecting a state change of a sensor provided corresponding to various parts. For example, in the monitor lamp 140, when the start switch sensor provided corresponding to the start switch 40 detects that the start switch 40 has tilted, the lamp 145 corresponding to the start switch sensor is turned on and the start switch 40 is operated. Notify that it has been done. By providing the lamp 145 corresponding to the sensor in this way, for example, when the corresponding lamp 145 does not light even though the start switch 40 is tilted, the connector is disconnected, a short circuit occurs, or the start switch sensor is provided. It is possible to easily recognize that it is in an abnormal state such as a fraudulent act against.

The element mounting area 204 is an area for mounting the monitor lamp 140 on the main board 202. Further, the element mounting area 204 is defined as an area on the left end side of the main board 202. Although the element mounting area 204 is set as the area on the left end side of the main board 202, the position of the area is not limited, and the area at an arbitrary position on the main board 202 can be set as the element mounting area 204. The element mounting area 204 is defined as an area surrounding the lamp 145 indicating the state of the overflow sensor 96 and the specific lamp described later.

FIG. 9 is a schematic view of the monitor lamp 140 according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 9, the monitor lamp 140 in the first embodiment is composed of 23 lamps 145. In the following, the vertical (vertical) arrangement of the monitor lamps 140 shown in FIG. 9 will be referred to as “rows”, and the horizontal (horizontal) arrangement will be referred to as “columns”. The "rows" are provided in 9 rows, and the "columns" are provided in 3 columns. At this time, the uppermost line is described as "1st line", and the lowermost line is described as "9th line". Further, the leftmost column is described as "first column", and the rightmost column is described as "third column".

A lamp identifier that identifies each lamp 145 of the monitor lamp 140 is written in the vicinity (left side) of each lamp 145 in the main board 202. In the first embodiment, an alphabet is written as a lamp identifier. In the following, the lamp 145 located on the right side of the lamp identifier will be described with the lamp identifier attached to the end of the lamp 145. For example, the lamp 145 located on the right side of the lamp identifier "A" is described as "lamp A".

Here, in the first column, "lamp A" in the first row, "lamp B" in the second row, "lamp C" in the third row, "lamp D" in the fourth row, and "lamp" in the fifth row. "E", "Lamp F" on the 6th line, "Lamp G" on the 7th line, "Lamp H" on the 8th line, and "Lamp I" on the 9th line.

In the second column, "Lamp J" in the first row, "Lamp M" in the second row, "Lamp K" in the third row, "Lamp L" in the fourth row, and "Lamp N" in the fifth row. , "Lamp O" on the 6th line, "Lamp P" on the 7th line, "Lamp Q" on the 8th line, and "Lamp R" on the 9th line.

In the third column, "Lamp S" in the first row, "Lamp T" in the second row, "Lamp U" in the third row, "Lamp W" in the fourth row, and "Lamp V" in the ninth row. "Is placed. At this time, the lamp 145 is not arranged in the area of the 5th row to the 8th row in the third column.

As shown in FIG. 9, the element mounting region 204 in the first embodiment is a region formed by surrounding the lamps A, S, I, and V, which are the lamps 145 arranged at the ends. Then, in FIGS. 8 and 9, the region surrounded by the alternate long and short dash line is shown as the element mounting region 204.

The element mounting region 204 is provided with a first region 206 and a second region 208 that is a region other than the first region 206 and is narrower than the first region 206. The “region other than the first region 206” means that the second region 208 does not exist inside the region defined as the first region 206, that is, the second region is outside the region defined as the first region 206. It means that 208 exists. “Narrower than the first region 206” means that the area occupied by the element mounting region 204 is smaller than that of the first region 206.

The second region 208 is a region formed by surrounding the lamp 145 in which the number of adjacent lamps 145 is the smallest among the lamps 145 arranged at the end of the element mounting region 204. Here, the "adjacent lamp 145" means a lamp 145 that is close to each other in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, or the diagonal direction. It should be noted that the other lamp 145 located at a position slightly separated from one lamp 145 (example: a position separated by two rows or more and two columns or more) is not included in the above-mentioned "adjacent lamp 145". As shown in FIG. 9, among the monitor lamps 140 in the first embodiment, the lamps 145 arranged at the end of the element mounting area 204 are the “lamp A” in the first row of the first column and the third column. "Lamp S" in the first row, "Lamp I" in the ninth row in the first column, and "Lamp V" in the ninth row in the third column. In other words, the lamp A is arranged at the upper end and the left end of the element mounting area 204, the lamp S is arranged at the upper end and the right end of the element mounting area 204, and the lamp I is arranged at the lower end and the left end of the element mounting area 204. Is located at the lower end and the right end of the element mounting area 204.

The lamp 145 adjacent to the lamp A is "three" of the lamp B, the lamp J and the lamp M, and the lamp 145 adjacent to the lamp S is the "three" of the lamp J, the lamp M and the lamp T. Yes, the lamp 145 adjacent to the lamp I is "three" of the lamp H, the lamp Q and the lamp R, and the lamp 145 adjacent to the lamp V is "two" of the lamp R and the lamp Q. Therefore, in the first embodiment, the lamp 145 that minimizes the number of adjacent lamps 145 is "lamp V".

Therefore, the second region 208 in the first embodiment is defined as the lower end and right end regions of the element mounting region 204 formed around the lamp V. Then, in FIG. 9, the region surrounded by the broken line is shown as the second region 208. That is, of the element mounting regions 204, the region not surrounded by the broken line is the first region 206, and the region surrounded by the broken line is the second region 208.

FIG. 10 is an example of explanatory material according to the first embodiment. This explanatory material is a material referred to by a clerk of a game store when confirming (inspecting) various parts.
As shown in FIG. 10, the explanatory material includes the lamp identifier, various parts corresponding to the lamp identifier, the lighting timing of the lamp 145 corresponding to the various parts, and an operation example of the lamp 145 corresponding to the various parts when an abnormality occurs. And are described.

Hereinafter, various parts corresponding to the lamp identifiers in the first embodiment will be described.
Lamp A is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “payment switch 36”.
Lamp B is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “setting change switch 46”.
The lamp C is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “release sensor 77”.

The lamp D is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "automatic release switch". The automatic release switch is a switch for selecting whether to enable or disable the automatic settlement function that controls the automatic settlement process (the process of settlement (returning) the credit medal regardless of the player's operation) at a specific trigger.
Lamp E is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "start switch 40".
The lamp F is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “max bet switch 34”.
The lamp G is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “left stop switch L”.

The lamp H is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “medium stop switch C”.
The lamp I is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “right stop switch R”.
The lamp J is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “single bet switch 35”.
The lamp K is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “selector sensor A”.
The lamp L is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “selector sensor B”.
The lamp M is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “selector sensor C”.
The lamp N is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “payout sensor A”.

The lamp O is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “payout sensor B”.
The lamp P is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “left-handed reel sensor”.
The lamp Q is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "medium rotation reel sensor".
The lamp R is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “right-handed reel sensor”.
The lamp S is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “door opening / closing switch 19”.
The lamp T and the lamp U are lamps 145 corresponding to the “setting key switch 45”.

The lamp V is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “overflow sensor 96”.
The lamp W is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “power switch 44”.
In the following, among the lamps 145 of the monitor lamp 140, the lamp 145 (lamp A to lamp U and lamp W) indicating the state of various parts other than the overflow sensor 96 will be collectively referred to as “specific lamp”. Sometimes. The specific lamp is a lamp 145 having one or more adjacent lamps 145. Therefore, for example, when another lamp 145 is arranged at a position two or more rows away from the lamp A, which is a specific lamp, the other lamp 145 does not correspond to the “specific lamp”.

Next, the lighting timing of each lamp 145 in the normal state will be described.
Lamps A to S are lit at any time during operation or operation of various parts corresponding to each lamp 145. That is, the lamps A to S are turned on during the operation or operation of the various parts corresponding to the lamps 145, and are turned off when these operations or operations are completed.

For example, various sensors as various parts (eg, release sensor 77, selector sensor 92, reel position sensor 63, payout sensor 94, etc.) include a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit. For example, in the case of the selector sensor 92, a medal Is configured to block light from the light emitting section while passing through the selector sensor 92. Then, when the light receiving unit receives the light from the light emitting unit, that is, when the light is not blocked by the medal (a state other than when the various sensors are operating), the "lamps K, L" corresponding to the selector sensor 92. , M ”is turned off and no light is received, that is, when the light is blocked by a medal (when various sensors are operating), the“ lamps K, L, M ”corresponding to the selector sensor 92 are turned on. Further, in the case of the reel position sensor 63, the "lamps P, Q, R" corresponding to each of the reel position sensors 63 are lit in a state where the light from the light emitting portion is blocked by the protrusion piece (not shown). do.

Further, various switches as various parts (eg, settlement switch 36, setting change switch 46, etc.) are connected to a detection sensor that detects the operation of the various switches. This detection sensor includes a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit. For example, when various switches are single bed switches 35, when the single bed switch 35 is operated, the member that moves by the operation is the light from the light emitting unit. It is configured to block. Then, when the light receiving unit receives the light from the light emitting unit, that is, when the single bed switch 35 is not operated (a state other than when various parts are operated), the "lamp J" corresponding to the single bed switch 35 is used. Is turned off and no light is received, that is, when the single bed switch 35 is operated (when various parts are operated), the “lamp J” corresponding to the single bed switch 35 is turned on.

Therefore, for example, the "lamps K, L, M" corresponding to the selector sensor 92 are in a state in which the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 38 is not passing through the selector sensor 92 (the light from the light emitting portion is blocked by the medal). When it is lit in the state (not in the state), it indicates that the state of the selector sensor 92 is "abnormal".

In the above, the light is turned off when the light receiving unit receives the light from the light emitting unit, and the light is turned on when the light receiving unit does not receive the light. You may.

The lamp T corresponding to the setting key switch 45 lights up when it is detected that the setting key is rotated in a predetermined direction while the setting key is inserted into an insertion hole (not shown) of the setting key switch 45. , It is not detected that it is in the ON state, that is, it is turned off when it is in the OFF state.
Further, the lamp U corresponding to the setting key switch 45 is turned on when it is in the OFF state and turned off when it is in the ON state. At this time, the switch (sensor) provided corresponding to the setting key switch 45 may have a contact configuration using a switching contact (also referred to as a C contact), or a normally open contact or a normally closed contact (both A contact and B contact). The contact configuration may be based on (referred to as).

Thus, the state of the setting key switch 45 is indicated by using two lamps 145, lamp T and lamp U.

The lamp V corresponding to the overflow sensor 96 lights up when a predetermined amount of medals are stored in the auxiliary tank capable of storing medals. Here, the overflow sensor 96 is composed of two rod-shaped sensors attached to the housing 12 so as to be located in the upper portion in the auxiliary tank. Then, the overflow sensor 96 conducts when a predetermined amount of conductive medals are stored in the auxiliary tank and intervenes between the two rod-shaped sensors, whereby the medals in the auxiliary tank become a predetermined amount (full). Detect that it has become.

The lamp W corresponding to the power switch 44 is always lit when the power switch 44 is operated to turn on the power and the power is turned on (when the power is normally supplied to the board). That is, the lamp W is turned on when the power is turned on, the power switch 44 is operated to shut off the power, and the lamp W is turned off when the power is turned off.

Here, the emission color is different between the lamp 145 that lights up from the lamp A to the lamp V at any time and the lamp 145 that always lights up the lamp W. In the first embodiment, the emission color from the lamp A to the lamp V is "red", and the emission color of the lamp W is "green". Further, among the same specific lamps, the lamps W having different emission colors from the lamps A to the lamps U are arranged in the first region 206 at positions where the lamps A to the lamps U are not confused. In other words, the lamp W is arranged at the end (corner) of the first region 206. As a result, it is possible to distinguish at a glance whether the lamp 145 is always lit or the lamp 145 is lit at any time, so that the confirmation work can be performed efficiently.

Next, an operation example of each lamp 145 at the time of abnormality will be described.
The "abnormal time" is a state in which an abnormal state different from the normal state occurs in various parts, for example, a state in which various parts are out of order.

Lamps A to V are always lit even if various parts are not operated or operated. That is, since the lamp A to the lamp V have an abnormal lighting mode in which the lamps are always lit even if the various parts are not operated or operated, the clerk of the game store notices that the various parts are out of order. Is grasped.

The lamp W corresponding to the power switch 44 is operated to turn on the power to the power switch 44, and the lamp 145 does not light even when the power is turned on, that is, the lamp 145 is turned off. That is, since the lamp W has an abnormal lighting mode in which the lamp 145 does not light even when the power is turned on, it is understood that various parts are out of order when the clerk of the game store notices this.

Next, the characteristic arrangement of each lamp 145 of the monitor lamp 140 in the element mounting area 204 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, among the lamps 145 of the monitor lamp 140, the specific lamps (lamp A to lamp U and lamp W) are arranged in the first region 206, and the lamp V corresponding to the overflow sensor 96 is the second. It is located in area 208. Further, it can be said that the lamp V is arranged at a position distinguished from the specific lamp in the element mounting area 204.
Further, it can be said that the lamp V is arranged at a position in the element mounting area 204 where the number of adjacent lamps 145 is minimized. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as described above, the lamp 145 adjacent to the lamp V is "two" of the lamp R and the lamp Q, which is the smallest in the element mounting area 204.

Further, the lamp K indicating the state of the selector sensor A, the lamp L indicating the state of the selector sensor B, and the lamp M indicating the state of the selector sensor C are continuously arranged along the vertical direction in the element mounting area 204. There is.

The arrangement order of the lamp K, the lamp L, and the lamp M in the vertical direction does not correspond to either the ascending order or the descending order of the lamp identifiers written on the main board 202, but corresponds to the order in which the medals are detected. There is.

Here, since the lamp identifier in the first embodiment is an alphabet, the lamps are arranged in the order of lamp K → lamp L → lamp M in the vertical direction in ascending order, and lamp M → lamp L → in the vertical direction in descending order. The lamps K will be arranged in this order.

However, in the first embodiment, the state of the lamp M indicating the state of the selector sensor C → the state of the selector sensor A is changed from the upper side to the lower side in the order of detection of the selector sensor C → the selector sensor A → the selector sensor B. The lamps K to indicate → the lamps L to indicate the state of the selector sensor B are arranged in this order.

Further, the lamp G corresponding to the left stop switch L, the lamp H corresponding to the middle stop switch C, the lamp I corresponding to the right stop switch R, the lamp P corresponding to the left rotation reel sensor, and the middle rotation reel sensor are supported. Each lamp 145 is adjacent to the left and right of the lamp Q and the lamp R corresponding to the right-handed rotating reel sensor. That is, the lamp G and the lamp P, the lamp H and the lamp Q, and the lamp I and the lamp R are adjacent to each other on the left and right.

With such an arrangement, it is possible to collectively check the rotary reel 62 and the stop switch 50, which are various parts of different types, in association with each other, and to continuously check a series of various parts of the same type. Therefore, the confirmation work can be performed efficiently.

Further, the lamp D corresponding to the automatic release switch is arranged in the first region 206 in the element mounting region 204.
In recent years, there are models that do not have an automatic checkout function, so it may not be necessary to install a lamp 145 that supports the automatic release switch. Some models are equipped with a lamp 145. At this time, an automatic release switch and an automatic settlement function are installed, but the automatic settlement function may be disabled according to the policy of the amusement store. In this case, it is possible that the clerk of the amusement store unintentionally touches the automatic release switch during cleaning or the like and the automatic settlement function becomes effective. Therefore, in the first embodiment, the automatic release is performed automatically. The lamp D corresponding to the switch is arranged not in the second area 208 but in the first area 206 which is the target of the confirmation work regardless of the equipment of the game store.

Further, the lamp S corresponding to the door opening / closing switch 19 is arranged at a position in the element mounting area 204 where the number of adjacent lamps 145 does not become the maximum. It can be said that the lamp S corresponding to the door opening / closing switch 19 is arranged at the end of the element mounting area 204. The lamp S corresponding to the door opening / closing switch 19 is an example of the “door opening / closing switch element”.
Specifically, the lamp 145 adjacent to the lamp S corresponding to the door opening / closing switch 19 is "three" of the lamp J, the lamp M, and the lamp T. On the other hand, for example, the lamp 145 adjacent to the lamp K corresponding to the selector sensor A is "8" of the lamp C, the lamp B, the lamp M, the lamp T, the lamp U, the lamp W, the lamp L and the lamp D. be.

(Action effect)
A medal outlet is formed on the bottom wall of the auxiliary tank that can store medals overflowing from the medal tank of the hopper unit 24, and this outlet can be opened and closed by an opening / closing lid. Further, the bottom wall portion of the housing 12 corresponding to the ejection port of the medal is formed with an opening through which the medal can be dropped downward. The lamp V corresponding to the overflow sensor 96 lights up when a predetermined amount of medals are stored in the auxiliary tank to indicate the state of the overflow sensor 96.

Therefore, when the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment is installed in a game store equipped with an automatic medal collection device, the medals will fall from the discharge port to the automatic collection device by opening the opening / closing lid. Therefore, there is a situation where a predetermined amount of medals are not stored in the auxiliary tank. Therefore, when the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment is installed in a gaming store equipped with an automatic medal collection device, a predetermined amount of medals are stored in the auxiliary tank by lighting the lamp V corresponding to the overflow sensor 96. It may not be necessary to show that.

Then, in the first embodiment, the specific lamp indicating the state of various parts other than the overflow sensor 96 is arranged in the first area 212, and the lamp V indicating the state of the overflow sensor 96 is arranged in the second area 208. .. That is, in the first embodiment, the arrangement area of the specific lamp and the lamp V is divided.

Therefore, according to the first embodiment, by arranging the lamp V, which does not need to be confirmed depending on the equipment of the amusement shop, in the second area 208 provided at the end of the element mounting area 204, during work. It is sufficient to check only the specific lamp arranged in the first area 206 of the element mounting area 204, and the presence of the lamp V suppresses the confirmation work of the specific lamp. For example, when the second area 208 is provided in the center of the element mounting area 204 and the lamp V that does not need to be confirmed is surrounded by a specific lamp, it is assumed that the lamp V becomes an obstacle and hinders the confirmation work. According to the embodiment of the above, this situation is suppressed.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, it is possible to provide the gaming machine 10 in which the monitor lamp 140 is arranged so that various parts such as switches and sensors can be easily confirmed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the lamp K indicating the state of the selector sensor A, the lamp L indicating the state of the selector sensor B, and the lamp M indicating the state of the selector sensor C are along the vertical direction in the element mounting area 204. Are arranged continuously. The arrangement order of the lamp K, the lamp L, and the lamp M in the vertical direction does not correspond to either the ascending order or the descending order of the lamp identifiers written on the main board 202, but corresponds to the order in which the medals are detected. There is.

As a result, according to the first embodiment, when the medal passes through a predetermined flow path (medal passage), the eyes are turned from one side in the vertical direction to the other side, so that the order of detecting the medal is adjusted. The lamp K, the lamp L, and the lamp M can be confirmed efficiently. Further, according to the first embodiment, by arranging the medals in the order of detecting the medals, the number of sensors is increased as compared with the case where the lamp identifiers are arranged in ascending or descending order, and the number of lamps 145 is increased accordingly. Even so, the confirmation work can be performed efficiently.

Further, in the first embodiment, the lamp T indicating the state of the setting key switch 45 is turned on when the ON state of the setting key switch 45 is detected, and is turned off when the ON state is not detected, and the lamp T is turned ON. A lamp U is provided to indicate the state of the setting key switch 45 by turning on when the state is not detected and turning off when the ON state is detected. That is, in the first embodiment, the state of the setting key switch 45 is indicated by two lamps 145. As a result, according to the first embodiment, one of the lamps 145 can be turned on in the ON state and the OFF state of the setting key switch 45. Therefore, even if one of the lamp T and the lamp U fails, the other lamp 145 is used for setting. The state of the key switch 45 can be indicated.

For various parts that are of high importance to the game store (administrator) side, such as the setting key switch 45 related to the set value, the state of the setting key switch 45 can be checked regardless of whether it is in the ON state or the OFF state. By doing so, it is desirable to prevent the amusement store from suffering a disadvantage. However, if the status of all various parts can be confirmed using two lamps 145, the confirmation work becomes complicated, the problem of the arrangement space of the lamps 145 and the problem of cost due to the increase in the number of lamps 145 occur. Therefore, it is desirable to perform only for various parts that are of high importance to the game store (administrator) side, such as the setting key switch 45.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the second embodiment will be described while omitting or simplifying the overlapping portion with the other embodiments.
The monitor lamp 140 in the second embodiment has a smaller number of lamps 145 than the first embodiment composed of 23 lamps 145. The number of lamps 145 is not limited and may be larger than that of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the monitor lamp 140 in the second embodiment is composed of 18 lamps 145. Then, in the second embodiment, five "rows" are provided and four "columns" are provided.
Further, in the second embodiment, a number is written as a lamp identifier. In the following, the lamp 145 located on the right side of the lamp identifier will be described with the lamp identifier attached to the end of the lamp 145. For example, the lamp 145 located to the right of the lamp identifier "1" is described as "lamp (1)".

Here, in the first column, the first row is "ramp (18)", the second row is "ramp (10)", the third row is "ramp (7)", and the fourth row is "ramp (4)". "Lamp (1)" is placed on the 5th line.
In the second column, "lamp (11)" in the second row, "lamp (8)" in the third row, "lamp (5)" in the fourth row, and "lamp (2)" in the fifth row. Is placed. At this time, the lamp 145 is not arranged in the area of the first row of the second column.

In the third column, the second row is "ramp (15)", the third row is "ramp (9)", the fourth row is "ramp (6)", and the fifth row is "ramp (3)". Is placed. At this time, the lamp 145 is not arranged in the area of the first row of the third column.
In the 4th column, "Lamp (16)" in the 1st row, "Lamp (13)" in the 2nd row, "Lamp (12)" in the 3rd row, and "Lamp (14)" in the 4th row. "Lamp (17)" is placed on the 5th line.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the element mounting area 204 in the second embodiment surrounds the lamps (18), (16), (1), and (17), which are the lamps 145 arranged at the ends. It is said to be a region formed by.

The second region 208 is a region formed by surrounding the lamp 145 in which the number of adjacent lamps 145 is the smallest among the lamps 145 arranged at the end of the element mounting region 204, as in the first embodiment. Is. At this time, when there are a plurality of lamps 145 having the minimum number of adjacent lamps 145, the region formed surrounding any of the lamps 145 is the second region 208.

As shown in FIG. 12, among the monitor lamps 140 in the second embodiment, the lamps 145 arranged at the end of the element mounting area 204 are the “lamps (18)” in the first row of the first column, 4 These are the "lamp (16)" in the first row of the column, the "lamp (1)" in the fifth row of the first column, and the "lamp (17)" in the fifth row of the fourth column.

The lamp 145 adjacent to the lamp (18) is the "two" of the lamp (10) and the lamp (11), and the lamp 145 adjacent to the lamp (16) is the lamp (13) and the lamp (15). The "two" of the lamps 145 adjacent to the lamp (1) are the "three" of the lamps (4), the lamps (5) and the lamps (2), and the lamps 145 adjacent to the lamps (17). Is the "three" of the lamp (3), the lamp (6) and the lamp (14). Therefore, in the second embodiment, the lamp 145 having the smallest number of adjacent lamps 145 is a "lamp (18)" or a "lamp (16)".

At this time, in the second embodiment, the upper end and right end regions of the element mounting region 204 formed around the lamp (16) are designated as the second region 208. As a result, of the element mounting area 204, the area not surrounded by the broken line becomes the first area 206, and the area surrounded by the broken line becomes the second area 208.

FIG. 13 is an example of explanatory material in the second embodiment. Hereinafter, various parts corresponding to the lamp identifiers in the second embodiment will be described.
The lamp (1) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "left-handed reel sensor".
The lamp (2) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "medium rotation reel sensor".
The lamp (3) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "right-handed reel sensor".
The lamp (4) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “left stop switch L”.
The lamp (5) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “medium stop switch C”.

The lamp (6) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “right stop switch R”.
The lamp (7) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "max bet switch 34".
The lamp (8) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "start switch 40".
The lamp (9) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “payment switch 36”.
The lamp (10) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "door open / close switch 19".
The lamp (11) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “payout sensor 94”.
The lamp (12) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “selector sensor A”.

The lamp (13) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “selector sensor B”.
The lamp (14) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “selector sensor C”.
The lamp (15) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “release sensor 77”.
The lamp (16) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “overflow sensor 96”.
The lamp (17) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “setting key switch 45”.
The lamp (18) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "power switch 44".

Here, in the monitor lamps 140 from the lamps (1) to the lamps (18) shown in FIG. 13, the first group to which the maximum number is assigned as the lamp identifier and consecutive numbers other than those assigned to the first group are used. Can be divided into a second group assigned as a lamp identifier. When classified in this way, the first group is composed of the lamps (18) corresponding to the lamp identifiers "18", and the second group is the lamps (1) to (17) corresponding to the lamp identifiers "1" to "17". Will be composed of.

The lamps (1) to (17) constituting the second group have a common light emitting mode in normal and abnormal times of various parts corresponding to the lamp 145. This light emitting mode includes a trigger (timing) for turning on or off the lamp 145, and a mode at which the lamp 145 is turned on (on at any time or always on).

When the lamps (1) to lamps (17) are normally lit at any time during operation or operation of various parts corresponding to each lamp 145, and the operation or operation of various parts corresponding to each lamp 145 is completed. The light emission mode is common in that the light is turned off.
Further, the lamps (1) to the lamps (17) have a common light emitting mode in that they are always lit in the event of an abnormality even if various parts are not operated or operated. At this time, it can be said that the lamps (1) to (17) indicate an abnormal time when they are always lit even if various parts are not operated or operated.

On the other hand, the lamps (18) constituting the first group and the lamps (1) to (17) forming the second group differ in the light emitting mode during normal operation and abnormal time of various parts corresponding to the lamp 145.

The lamp (18) is normally operated to turn on the power switch 44, and is always lit when the power is on. Therefore, the lamp (18) has a different light emitting mode from the lamps (1) to (17) in which the lamp (18) is lit at any time.

Further, the lamp (18) is turned off when the power switch 44 is operated to shut off the power in the normal state and the power is turned off. Therefore, the lamps (18) that need to be operated to shut off the power when the lamps are turned off are the lamps (1) to (17) that are turned off when the operation or operation of various parts corresponding to each lamp 145 is completed. The light emission mode is different.

Further, the lamp (18) is turned off even when the power switch 44 is operated to turn on the power in the event of an abnormality and the power is turned on. That is, it can be said that the lamp (18) indicates an abnormal time when the power is turned on or the power switch 44 is turned off when the power is turned on. .. Therefore, the lamp (18) that is turned off when an abnormality occurs is different from the lamps (1) to (17) that are always lit even if various parts are not operated or operated at the time of the abnormality.

Next, the characteristic arrangement of each lamp 145 of the monitor lamp 140 in the element mounting area 204 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, of the respective lamps 145 of the monitor lamp 140, the specific lamps (lamps (1) to lamps (15), lamps (17), and lamps (18)) are arranged in the first region 206. , The lamp (16) corresponding to the overflow sensor 96 is arranged in the second region 208. Further, it can be said that the lamp (16) is arranged at a position distinguished from the specific lamp in the element mounting area 204.
Further, it can be said that the lamp (16) is arranged at a position in the element mounting area 204 where the number of adjacent lamps 145 is minimized. Specifically, in the second embodiment, as described above, the lamps 145 adjacent to the lamps (16) are "two" of the lamps (13) and the lamps (15), and in the element mounting area 204. It is the minimum.

Further, the lamp (12) indicating the state of the selector sensor A, the lamp (13) indicating the state of the selector sensor B, and the lamp (14) indicating the state of the selector sensor C are located along the vertical direction in the element mounting area 204. They are arranged continuously.

The arrangement order of the lamps (12), the lamps (13), and the lamps (14) in the vertical direction does not correspond to either the ascending order or the descending order of the lamp identifiers written on the main board 202, and the detection of medals is detected. It corresponds to the order of doing.

Specifically, in the second embodiment, the lamp (14) indicating the state of the selector sensor C is displayed from the bottom to the top in the order of detection of the selector sensor C → the selector sensor A → the selector sensor B → the selector. The lamps (12) indicating the state of the sensor A → the lamps (13) indicating the state of the selector sensor B are arranged in this order.

Further, a lamp (1) corresponding to the left rotation reel sensor, a lamp (2) corresponding to the middle rotation reel sensor, a lamp (3) corresponding to the right rotation reel sensor, and a lamp (4) corresponding to the left stop switch L. ), The lamp (5) corresponding to the middle stop switch C, and the lamp (6) corresponding to the right stop switch R, each lamp 145 is vertically adjacent to each other. That is, the lamps (1) and the lamps (4), the lamps (2) and the lamps (5), and the lamps (3) and the lamps (6) are vertically adjacent to each other.

Further, the order of the lamps (1), lamps (2), and lamps (3) in the left-right direction is as follows: left-handed reel 64, middle-handed reel 66, and right-handed reel when the outer surface of the front door 14 is viewed from the front. They are arranged in the same order as the 68 in the left-right direction. That is, the lamp (1), the lamp (2), and the lamp (3) are arranged in the order of lamp (1) → lamp (2) → and lamp (3) in this order from the left. Similarly, the order of the lamps (4), the lamps (5), and the lamps (6) in the left-right direction is the left stop switch L, the middle stop switch C, and the right stop when the outer surface of the front door 14 is viewed from the front. The switches R are arranged in the same order as the left-right arrangement order. That is, the lamps (4), the lamps (5), and the lamps (6) are arranged in the order of lamps (4) → lamps (5) → and lamps (6) from the left.
As described above, the lamp (4) indicating the state of the left stop switch L, the lamp (5) indicating the state of the middle stop switch C, and the lamp (6) indicating the state of the right stop switch R are along the vertical direction. Continuously arranged along a direction different from the lamp (12) indicating the state of the selector sensor A, the lamp (13) indicating the state of the selector sensor B, and the lamp (14) indicating the state of the selector sensor C. In the second embodiment, they are arranged in the left-right direction.

Further, the lamp (15) corresponding to the release sensor 77 is a lamp (12) and a lamp (13) which are at least a part of the lamp 145 corresponding to the selector sensor 92, a lamp (11) corresponding to the payout sensor 94, and a lamp (11). It is arranged adjacent to the lamp (16) corresponding to the overflow sensor 96. The lamp (15) corresponding to the release sensor 77 is an example of the “release sensor element”, and the lamp (11) corresponding to the payout sensor 94 is an example of the “payout sensor element”.

Here, in the second embodiment, as a condition for canceling the payout-related error, the input-related error, and the overflow error, it is necessary to detect the release sensor 77 or operate the setting change switch 46 after removing the cause of the error.
The payout-related error is an abnormal state related to the payout of medals, and includes a hopper empty error, a payout clogging error, and a payout abnormality error.

Here, the payout sensor 94 includes a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and is configured to block light from the light emitting unit while the medal passes through the payout sensor 94. Then, when the light receiving unit does not receive the light from the light emitting unit, that is, when the light is blocked (when various sensors are operating), the payout sensor 94 is in the detection state, and the payout sensor 94 is triggered by the detection. A signal is transmitted. On the other hand, when the light receiving unit receives the light from the light emitting unit, that is, when the light is not blocked (when the various sensors are not operating), the payout sensor 94 is in the non-detection state, and the payout sensor signal is transmitted. Not done. When the light from the light emitting unit is blocked, the lamp (11) corresponding to the payout sensor 94 is lit, and when the light from the light emitting unit is not blocked, the lamp (11) corresponding to the payout sensor 94 is lit. 11) is off.

The hopper empty error is an abnormal state in which the payout sensor signal transmitted when the payout sensor 94 is detected is not continuously transmitted for a predetermined time (example: 2.1 seconds) or more during the payout of medals. Then, the hopper empty error is released when the release sensor 77 is detected by rotating the door key 13 in a predetermined direction (counterclockwise in front view of the front door 14) after supplying medals to the hopper unit 24. Will be done.

The payout clogging error is an abnormal state in which the payout sensor signal transmitted when the payout sensor 94 is detected is continuously transmitted for a predetermined time (example: 170 ms) or more during the payout of medals. Then, the payout clogging error occurs when the release sensor 77 is detected by rotating the door key 13 in a predetermined direction (counterclockwise in front view of the front door 14) after removing foreign matter or the like in the hopper unit 24. Will be released.

The payout abnormality error is an abnormal state in which the payout sensor signal transmitted when the payout sensor 94 is detected is continuously transmitted for a predetermined time (example: 6 ms) or more other than during the payout of medals. Then, the payout abnormality error occurs when the release sensor 77 is detected by rotating the door key 13 in a predetermined direction (counterclockwise in front view of the front door 14) after removing foreign matter or the like in the hopper unit 24. Will be released.

Further, the lamp (18) corresponding to the power switch 44 is arranged at a position in the element mounting area 204 where the number of adjacent lamps 145 is minimized. As described above, in the second embodiment, the lamp 145 having the smallest number of adjacent lamps 145 is the "lamp corresponding to the power switch 44 (18)" or the "lamp corresponding to the overflow sensor 96 (16)". Is. The lamp (18) corresponding to the power switch 44 is an example of a “special element”.

Further, the lamp (10) corresponding to the door opening / closing switch 19 is arranged at a position in the element mounting area 204 where the number of adjacent lamps 145 is not the largest. It can be said that the lamp (10) corresponding to the door opening / closing switch 19 is arranged at the end of the element mounting area 204. The lamp (10) corresponding to the door opening / closing switch 19 is an example of the “door opening / closing switch element”.
Specifically, the lamp 145 adjacent to the lamp (10) corresponding to the door opening / closing switch 19 is the "four" of the lamp (18), the lamp (11), the lamp (8), and the lamp (7). .. On the other hand, for example, the lamp 145 adjacent to the lamp (5) corresponding to the middle stop switch C is a lamp (4), a lamp (7), a lamp (8), a lamp (9), a lamp (6), and a lamp. (3), the lamp (2) and the lamp (1) are "8".

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In the second embodiment, the monitor lamp 140 is assigned a first group in which the maximum number is assigned as the lamp identifier, and a second group in which consecutive numbers other than those assigned to the first group are assigned as lamp identifiers. Is provided. The lamps (1) to (17) that make up the second group have the same light emitting mode during normal and abnormal times of various parts corresponding to the lamp 145, but the lamps (18) that make up the first group. And the lamps (1) to (17) constituting the second group are different in the light emitting mode in the normal state and the abnormal state of various parts corresponding to the lamp 145.

As a result, in the second embodiment, the light emitting modes of various parts corresponding to the lamps (18) constituting the first group at normal times and abnormal times, and the lamps (1) to (17) constituting the second group It is possible to simplify the description of the explanatory material that describes the light emitting mode of the various parts corresponding to the above in the normal state and the abnormal state. That is, since the light emitting mode for each group can be described collectively, the explanatory material can be created with a small number of characters, which makes it possible to create the explanatory material in a size that can be attached to the gaming machine 10. For example, as an explanatory material that can be attached to the gaming machine 10, a sticker-shaped explanatory material having a size that can be attached to the side surface of the housing 12 inside the gaming machine 10 can be created.

For example, when the explanatory material is attached to the side surface of the gaming machine 10 on the side of the housing 12 (near the monitor lamp 140), the clerk of the game store does not need to shift his or her eyes to the explanatory material at hand, which is efficient. Confirmation work can be performed. Since the arrangement of the monitor lamp 140 and the light emitting mode during normal and abnormal conditions vary depending on each manufacturer and each model, conventionally, the corresponding explanatory material is carried with each other for confirmation work, or the light emitting mode is performed before the confirmation work. It was difficult to grasp in advance, but according to the second embodiment, this problem is solved. Further, according to the second embodiment, it is not necessary to carry the explanatory material by being attached to the gaming machine 10, and even if the explanatory material is not attached, the number of characters is small, so that the light emitting mode is grasped in advance before the confirmation work. It will be easier to do.

Further, in the second embodiment, the payout sensor 94 that detects the medal when paying out the medal, the release sensor 77 that detects the release operation (the operation of rotating the door key 13 in a predetermined direction) that can release the payout-related error, and the release sensor 77. Is provided. Then, in the second embodiment, the lamp (11) corresponding to the payout sensor 94 and the lamp (15) corresponding to the release sensor 77 are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other, so that the error cause of the payout-related error is removed. At that time, the light emitting mode of the lamp (11) corresponding to the payout sensor 94 that caused the error and the light emitting mode of the lamp (15) corresponding to the release sensor 77 that detects the release operation of the payout-related error are summarized. You can check.

For example, when a payout clogging error occurs as a payout-related error, the payout sensor 94 is in the detection state, so that the lamp (11) corresponding to the payout sensor 94 lights up. In this situation, when the clerk of the game store removes foreign matter such as medals in the hopper unit 24, the light from the light emitting unit is not blocked, and the lamp (11) corresponding to the payout sensor 94 is turned off. The clerk of the amusement store can remove foreign substances such as medals in the hopper unit 24 by confirming that the light emitting mode of the lamp (11) corresponding to the payout sensor 94 has changed from the “lighting state” to the “lighting state”. I'm sure that.

After that, the clerk of the game store rotates the door key 13 in a predetermined direction (counterclockwise in the front view of the front door 14) to detect by the release sensor 77, thereby canceling the payout clogging error.
At this time, the clerk of the amusement store rotates the lamp (11) by rotating the door key 13 while gazing at the lamp (11) corresponding to the payout sensor 94 whose light emitting mode has changed from the “lighting state” to the “lighting state”. ), The change in the light emitting mode of the lamp (15) corresponding to the release sensor 77 (from the “lighting state” to the “lighting state”) can be confirmed without overlooking.

On the other hand, when the door key 13 is rotated, even if the clerk of the game store looks away from the lamp (11) corresponding to the payout sensor 94, the area of the element mounting area 204 that was confirmed immediately before can be confirmed again. , The change in the light emitting mode of the lamp (15) corresponding to the release sensor 77 can be confirmed without overlooking.
As described above, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to provide the gaming machine 10 in which the lamp 145 is arranged so that various parts such as switches and sensors can be easily confirmed (inspected).

Further, in the second embodiment, when removing the error causes of the input-related error and the overflow error, the same effect as when removing the error cause of the above-mentioned payout-related error is obtained.
The insertion-related error is an abnormal state related to insertion of medals, and is detected by the selector sensor 92. Then, as described above, the lamp (15) corresponding to the release sensor 77 is arranged so as to be adjacent to the lamp (12) and the lamp (13) which are at least a part of the lamp 145 corresponding to the selector sensor 92. .. Therefore, in the second embodiment, when removing the error cause of the closing-related error, the light emitting modes of the lamps (12) and the lamps (13) corresponding to the selector sensor 92 that caused the error and the closing-related error It is possible to collectively check the light emitting mode of the lamp (15) corresponding to the release sensor 77 that detects the release operation.

The overflow error is an abnormal state in which the number of medals in the auxiliary tank is a predetermined amount (full), and is detected by the overflow sensor 96. Then, as described above, the lamp (15) corresponding to the release sensor 77 is arranged so as to be adjacent to the lamp (16) corresponding to the overflow sensor 96. Therefore, in the second embodiment, when removing the error cause of the overflow error, the light emitting mode of the lamp (16) corresponding to the overflow sensor 96 that caused the error and the release sensor that detects the release operation of the overflow error. It is possible to collectively confirm the light emitting mode of the lamp (15) corresponding to 77.

(Third Embodiment)
Next, the third embodiment will be described while omitting or simplifying the overlapping portion with the other embodiments.
The monitor lamp 140 in the third embodiment has a smaller number of lamps 145 than the first embodiment composed of 23 lamps 145. The number of lamps 145 is not limited and may be larger than that of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the monitor lamp 140 in the third embodiment is composed of 20 lamps 145. Then, in the third embodiment, 20 rows of "rows" are provided and one "column" is provided.

Here, in the first column, the first row is "lamp (1)", the second row is "lamp (2)", the third row is "lamp (3)", and the fourth row is "lamp (4)". , "Lamp (5)" on the 5th line, "Lamp (6)" on the 6th line, "Lamp (7)" on the 7th line, "Lamp (8)" on the 8th line, 9th line "Lamp (9)", "Lamp (10)" on the 10th line, "Lamp (11)" on the 11th line, "Lamp (13)" on the 12th line, "Lamp (12)" on the 13th line , "Lamp (14)" on the 14th line, "Lamp (15)" on the 15th line, "Lamp (16)" on the 16th line, "Lamp (17)" on the 17th line, "Ramp (17)" on the 18th line "Lamp (18)", "Lamp (19)" on the 19th line, and "Lamp (20)" on the 20th line.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the element mounting region 204 in the third embodiment is a region formed by surrounding the lamps (1) and (20), which are the lamps 145 arranged at the ends. There is. Of the monitor lamps 140 in the third embodiment, the lamps 145 arranged at the end of the element mounting area 204 are the “lamps (1)” in the first row of the first column and the 20th row of the first column. It is a "lamp (20)".

The lamp 145 adjacent to the lamp (1) is the "one" of the lamp (2), and the lamp 145 adjacent to the lamp (20) is the "one" of the lamp (19). Therefore, in the third embodiment, the lamp 145 having the smallest number of adjacent lamps 145 is "lamp (1)" or "lamp (20)".

At this time, in the third embodiment, the upper end region of the element mounting region 204 formed around the lamp (1) is defined as the second region 208. As a result, of the element mounting area 204, the area not surrounded by the broken line becomes the first area 206, and the area surrounded by the broken line becomes the second area 208.

FIG. 16 is an example of explanatory material according to the third embodiment. Hereinafter, various parts corresponding to the lamp identifiers in the third embodiment will be described.
The lamp (1) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “overflow sensor 96”.
The lamp (2) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “left stop switch L”.

The lamp (3) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “medium stop switch C”.
The lamp (4) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “right stop switch R”.
The lamp (5) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "payment switch 36".
The lamp (6) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “setting change switch 46”.
The lamp (7) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "door open / close switch 19".
The lamp (8) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "left-handed reel sensor".
The lamp (9) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "medium rotation reel sensor".

The lamp (10) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "right-handed reel sensor".
The lamp (11) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "max bet switch 34".
The lamp (12) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “selector sensor A”.
The lamp (13) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “selector sensor B”.
The lamp (14) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “selector sensor C”.
The lamp (15) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “payout sensor 94”.
The lamp (16) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “setting key switch 45”.
The lamp (17) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "automatic release switch".

The lamps (18) and (19) are lamps 145 corresponding to the "start switch 40". Here, in the third embodiment, two types of start switch sensors provided corresponding to the start switch 40 are provided. Specifically, in the third embodiment, as the start switch sensor, a start switch sensor A for detecting that the start switch 40 is tilted and a start switch sensor B for detecting that the start switch 40 is tilted and magnetism are used. , Is equipped.
The lamp (20) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "power switch 44".

Next, the lighting timing of each lamp 145 in the normal state will be described.
The lamps (1) to (18) are lit at any time during operation or operation of various parts corresponding to each lamp 145.

The lamp (19) corresponding to the start switch sensor B lights up when the start switch 40 is tilted and magnetism is detected. That is, the lamp (19) does not light only by detecting that the start switch 40 is tilted or detecting magnetism. On the other hand, the lamp (18) corresponding to the start switch sensor A lights only when the start switch 40 is detected to be tilted.
The lamp (20) corresponding to the power switch 44 is operated to turn on the power switch 44, and is always lit when the power is turned on.

Next, an operation example of each lamp 145 at the time of abnormality will be described.
The lamps (1) to lamps (19) are always lit even if various parts are not operated or operated.
The lamp (20) corresponding to the power switch 44 is operated to turn on the power of the power switch 44, and the lamp 145 does not light even when the power is turned on, that is, the lamp 145 is turned off. Become.

Next, the characteristic arrangement of each lamp 145 of the monitor lamp 140 in the element mounting area 204 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, of the respective lamps 145 of the monitor lamp 140, the specific lamps (lamps (2) to (20)) are arranged in the first region 206, and the lamps (1) corresponding to the overflow sensor 96. Is located in the second region 208. Further, it can be said that the lamp (1) is arranged at a position distinguished from the specific lamp in the element mounting area 204.
Further, it can be said that the lamp (1) is arranged at a position in the element mounting area 204 where the number of adjacent lamps 145 is minimized. Specifically, in the third embodiment, as described above, the lamp 145 adjacent to the lamp (1) is "one" of the lamp (2), which is the smallest in the element mounting area 204. ..

Further, the lamp (12) indicating the state of the selector sensor A, the lamp (13) indicating the state of the selector sensor B, and the lamp (14) indicating the state of the selector sensor C are located along the vertical direction in the element mounting area 204. They are arranged continuously.

The arrangement order of the lamps (12), the lamps (13), and the lamps (14) in the vertical direction does not correspond to either the ascending order or the descending order of the lamp identifiers written on the main board 202, and the detection of medals is detected. It corresponds to the order of doing.

Specifically, in the third embodiment, the lamp (14) indicating the state of the selector sensor C is displayed from the bottom to the top in the order of detection of the selector sensor C → the selector sensor A → the selector sensor B → the selector. The lamps (12) indicating the state of the sensor A → the lamps (13) indicating the state of the selector sensor B are arranged in this order.

Further, the lamps (18) and (19) corresponding to the start switch 40 are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other on the upper and lower sides.
Here, there are models that use a magnetic sensor to detect the tilt of the start switch 40. Then, in the model using the magnetic sensor, it is assumed that a fraudulent act is performed in which the tilt of the start switch 40 is detected by using the magnetism from the outside and the winning combination is drawn regardless of the operation of the player. As a countermeasure against this fraudulent activity, it is assumed that a detection sensor for detecting magnetism from the outside of the gaming machine 10 is mounted inside or near the unit of the start switch 40. Therefore, in the third embodiment, as a countermeasure against the above fraudulent activity, the detection sensor (start switch sensor B) is mounted, and the lamp (19) corresponding to the start switch sensor B is mounted on the monitor lamp 140. ..

In the third embodiment, by arranging the lamps (18) and (19) adjacent to each other, there is a suspicion of normal state (only the lamp (18) is lit) or cheating (lamps (18) and (19). ) Is lit) or an abnormal state (both lamps (18) and (19) are not lit even if the start switch 40 is tilted) can be checked collectively.

Further, in the third embodiment, the lamp (19) corresponding to the start switch sensor B is turned on when the start switch 40 is tilted and magnetism is detected, so that the start switch 40 is not tilted. That is, by not targeting the detection of magnetism that is not intended for fraudulent activity, the power consumption can be reduced and the life of parts can be extended. Not limited to this configuration, the lamp (19) corresponding to the start switch sensor B may be turned on when magnetism is detected even if the start switch 40 is not tilted.

Further, the lamp (20) corresponding to the power switch 44 is arranged at a position in the element mounting area 204 where the number of adjacent lamps 145 is minimized. As described above, in the third embodiment, the lamp 145 having the smallest number of adjacent lamps 145 is "a lamp (20) corresponding to the power switch 44" or "a lamp (1) corresponding to the overflow sensor 96". Is. The lamp (20) corresponding to the power switch 44 is an example of a “special element”.

(Fourth Embodiment)
Next, the fourth embodiment will be described while omitting or simplifying the overlapping portion with the other embodiments.
FIG. 17 is an example of explanatory material according to the fourth embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 17, the explanatory material describes a component identifier that identifies various components, various components that correspond to the component identifiers, and confirmation points of various components that correspond to the component identifiers.

The part identifiers described in the explanatory materials corresponding to various parts are composed of a first part group composed of a plurality of parts arranged on the outer surface of the front door 14 and a plurality of parts arranged on the inner surface of the front door 14. A different number is assigned to each of the second component group and the third component group composed of a plurality of components arranged inside the housing 12.

The first parts group includes "single bet switch 35" corresponding to the part identifier (1), "max bet switch 34" corresponding to the part identifier (2), and "start switch 40" corresponding to the part identifier (3). "Left stop switch L" corresponding to the part identifier (4), "Middle stop switch C" corresponding to the part identifier (5), "Right stop switch R" corresponding to the part identifier (6), and the part identifier (7). ) Corresponds to "payment switch 36".

The second component group includes a "release sensor 77" corresponding to the component identifier (8), a "selector sensor A" corresponding to the component identifier (9), a "selector sensor B" corresponding to the component identifier (10), and a component identifier. It is composed of a "selector sensor C" corresponding to (11), a "setting change switch 46" corresponding to a part identifier (12), and an "automatic release switch" corresponding to the part identifier (13).

The third component group consists of the "setting key switch 45" corresponding to the component identifiers (14) and (15), the "left-handed rotating reel sensor" corresponding to the component identifier (16), and the "middle" corresponding to the component identifier (17). "Rotating reel sensor", "Right rotating reel sensor" corresponding to the part identifier (18), "Door opening / closing switch 19" corresponding to the part identifier (19), "Payout sensor A" corresponding to the part identifier (20), It is composed of a "payout sensor B" corresponding to the part identifier (21), a "power switch 44" corresponding to the part identifier (22), and an "overflow sensor 96" corresponding to the part identifier (23).

The numbers assigned to each of the first component group, the second component group, and the third component group are when the housing 12 or the front door 14 is viewed from the front (specifically, the first component group is in front). When the outer surface of the door 14 is viewed from the front, when the inner surface of the front door 14 of the second component group is viewed from the front, the third component group is viewed from the front so as to face the inside of the housing 12) in ascending order in the vertical direction. Or they are assigned to be arranged in descending order.

For example, in the first component group, the component identifier (1) is assigned to the "single bet switch 35" located on the upper side of the operation unit 30 (see FIG. 1), and the "max bet" located on the right side of the single bet switch 35. The part identifier (2) is assigned to "Switch 34". Further, in the first component group, the component identifier (3) is assigned to the "start switch 40" located on the lower side of the operation unit 30 (see FIG. 1), and the "left stop switch L" located on the right side of the start switch 40. Is assigned the part identifier (4), the part identifier (5) is assigned to the "middle stop switch C" located on the right side of the left stop switch L, and the "right stop switch R" located on the right side of the middle stop switch C. , And the part identifier (7) is assigned to the “payment switch 36” located on the right side of the right stop switch R.

In this way, the component identifiers are assigned so that the numbers are arranged in ascending order from the top to the bottom. Further, the component identifiers are assigned so that the numbers are arranged in ascending order from the left to the right when the height positions of the various components are the same. Therefore, in the confirmation points of various parts in the explanatory material shown in FIG. 17, the numbers can be described so as to be arranged in ascending order from the upper side to the lower side.

(Action effect)
In the fourth embodiment, a first component group composed of a plurality of parts arranged on the outer surface of the front door 14, a second component group composed of a plurality of components arranged on the inner surface of the front door 14, and a second component group. Different numbers are assigned to each of the third component groups composed of a plurality of components arranged inside the housing 12. Then, the numbers assigned to each of the first component group, the second component group, and the third component group are arranged in ascending or descending order in the vertical direction when the housing 12 or the front door 14 is viewed from the front. Is assigned to.

Thereby, according to the fourth embodiment, it is possible to create an explanatory material in which the component identifiers corresponding to various components are arranged in ascending order in the vertical direction. The clerk of the amusement store can efficiently confirm the confirmation points of various parts in the ascending order of the part identifiers by shifting the line of sight from one side in the vertical direction to the other side of the explanatory material.

(Fifth Embodiment)
Next, the fifth embodiment will be described while omitting or simplifying the overlapping portion with the other embodiments.
The monitor lamp 140 in the fifth embodiment has a smaller number of lamps 145 than the first embodiment composed of 23 lamps 145. The number of lamps 145 is not limited and may be larger than that of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the monitor lamp 140 in the fifth embodiment is composed of 16 lamps 145. Then, in the fifth embodiment, two "rows" are provided and eight "columns" are provided.
Further, in the fifth embodiment, a number is written as a lamp identifier. In the following, the lamp 145 located on the right side of the lamp identifier will be described with the lamp identifier attached to the end of the lamp 145. For example, the lamp 145 located to the right of the lamp identifier "1" is described as "lamp (1)".

Here, in the first row, "lamp (1)" in the first column, "lamp (2)" in the second column, "lamp (3)" in the third column, and "lamp (4)" in the fourth column. , "Lamp (5)" in the 5th row, "Lamp (6)" in the 6th row, "Lamp (7)" in the 7th row, and "Lamp (8)" in the 8th row. ..
In the second row, "lamp (9)" in the first column, "lamp (10)" in the second column, "lamp (11)" in the third column, and "lamp (12)" in the fourth column. The "lamp (13)" is arranged in the 5th row, the "lamp (14)" is arranged in the 6th row, the "lamp (15)" is arranged in the 7th row, and the "lamp (16)" is arranged in the 8th row.

As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the element mounting area 204 in the fifth embodiment surrounds the lamps (1), (8), (9), and (16), which are the lamps 145 arranged at the ends. It is said to be a region formed by.
The second region 208 is a region formed by surrounding the lamp 145 in which the number of adjacent lamps 145 is the smallest among the lamps 145 arranged at the end of the element mounting region 204, as in the first embodiment. Is. At this time, when there are a plurality of lamps 145 having the minimum number of adjacent lamps 145, the region formed surrounding any of the lamps 145 is the second region 208.

As shown in FIG. 19, among the monitor lamps 140 in the fifth embodiment, the lamps 145 arranged at the end of the element mounting area 204 are the “lamps (1)” in the first row and the first column, 1 The 8th column "lamp (8)" in the 2nd row, the 1st column "lamp (9)" in the 2nd row, and the 8th column "lamp (16)" in the 2nd row.

The lamp 145 adjacent to the lamp (1) is the "three" of the lamp (2), the lamp (9) and the lamp (10), and the lamp 145 adjacent to the lamp (8) is the lamp (7). , Lamps (15) and lamps (16), and lamps 145 adjacent to lamps (9) are "three" of lamps (1), lamps (2) and lamps (10). , The lamp 145 adjacent to the lamp (16) is the "three" of the lamp (7), the lamp (8) and the lamp (15). Therefore, in the fifth embodiment, the lamp 145 having the smallest number of adjacent lamps 145 is "lamp (1)", "lamp (8)", "lamp (9)" or "lamp (16)". be.

At this time, in the fifth embodiment, the upper end and right end regions of the element mounting region 204 formed around the lamp (8) are designated as the second region 208. As a result, of the element mounting area 204, the area not surrounded by the broken line becomes the first area 206, and the area surrounded by the broken line becomes the second area 208.

FIG. 20 is an example of explanatory material according to the fifth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 20, the explanatory material in the fifth embodiment includes the lamp identifier, various parts corresponding to the lamp identifier, the light emitting mode when the lamp 145 corresponding to the various parts is not operating, and various parts. A mode of light emission during operation of the corresponding lamp 145 is described.

Hereinafter, various parts corresponding to the lamp identifiers in the fifth embodiment will be described.
The lamp (1) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “setting key switch 45”.
The lamp (2) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "payment switch 36".
The lamp (3) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “setting change switch 46”.
The lamp (4) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "release sensor 77".
The lamp (5) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “left stop switch L”.

The lamp (6) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “medium stop switch C”.
The lamp (7) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “right stop switch R”.
The lamp (8) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the “overflow sensor 96”.
The lamp (9) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "door open / close switch 19".
The lamp (10) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "automatic release switch".

The lamp (11) and the lamp (12) are the lamps 145 corresponding to the "start switch 40". Here, in the fifth embodiment, two types of start switch sensors provided corresponding to the start switch 40 are provided. Specifically, the fifth embodiment includes, as the start switch sensor, a start switch sensor A that detects that the start switch 40 has been tilted, and a start switch sensor B that detects magnetism. .. At this time, in the fifth embodiment, it can be said that the "start switch sensor" including the start switch sensor A and the start switch sensor B "detects that the start switch 40 is tilted and detects magnetism".

The lamp 145 corresponding to the start switch sensor A is the “lamp (11)”, and the lamp 145 corresponding to the start switch sensor B is the “lamp (12)”. The lamp (11) corresponding to the start switch sensor A is an example of the "first start switch element", and the lamp (12) corresponding to the start switch sensor B is an example of the "second start switch element". be.

The lamp (13) and the lamp (14) are lamps 145 corresponding to the "single bed switch 35". The single bet switch 35 is an example of a "first bet switch", and the lamps (13) and lamps (14) corresponding to the single bet switch 35 are an example of "a plurality of elements for the first bet switch".
The lamp (15) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "max bet switch 34". The max bet switch 34 is an example of a "second bet switch", and the lamp (15) corresponding to the max bet switch 34 is an example of a "singular second bet switch element".
The lamp (16) is a lamp 145 corresponding to the "power switch 44".

Next, the light emitting modes of the lamp 145 corresponding to various parts during non-operation and operation will be described.
The lamp (1) is turned on when the setting key switch 45 is not operating, that is, when it is in the OFF state, and is turned off when the setting key switch 45 is operating, that is, when it is in the ON state.
The lamp (2) is turned off when the checkout switch 36 is not operating (when not pressed), that is, when it is in the OFF state, and when the checkout switch 36 is operating (when pressed), that is, when it is in the ON state. It will be lit.

The lamp (3) is turned off when the setting change switch 46 is not operating (when not pressed), that is, when it is in the OFF state, and is in the ON state when the setting change switch 46 is operating (when pressed). In some cases, it will be lit.
The lamp (4) is turned off when the release sensor 77 is not operating, that is, when it is in the OFF state, and is lit when the release sensor 77 is operating (there is a release operation by the door key 13), that is, when it is in the ON state. It becomes a state.
The lamp (5) is turned off when the left stop switch L is not operating (when not pressed), that is, when it is in the OFF state, and is turned off when the left stop switch L is operating (when pressed), that is, when it is in the ON state. In some cases, it will be lit.

The lamp (6) is turned off when the middle stop switch C is not operating (when not pressed), that is, when it is in the OFF state, and is turned off when the middle stop switch C is operating (when pressed), that is, when it is in the ON state. In some cases, it will be lit.
The lamp (7) is turned off when the right stop switch R is not operating (when not pressed), that is, when it is in the OFF state, and is turned off when the right stop switch R is operating (when pressed), that is, when it is in the ON state. In some cases, it will be lit.
The lamp (8) is turned off when the overflow sensor 96 is not operating, that is, when it is in the OFF state, and is turned on when the overflow sensor 96 is operating (when a predetermined amount is stored), that is, when it is in the ON state. Become.

The lamp (9) is lit when the door opening / closing switch 19 is not operating (when the door is closed), that is, when it is in the OFF state, and is turned on when the door opening / closing switch 19 is operating (when the door is opened), that is, ON. When it is in the state, it goes out.
The lamp (10) is lit when the automatic release switch is not operating (when not pressed), that is, when it is in the OFF state, and when the automatic release switch is operating (when pressed), that is, when it is in the ON state. It goes out.

The lamp (11) is turned on when the start switch sensor A is not operating, that is, when it is in the OFF state, and is turned off when the start switch sensor A is operating, that is, when it is in the ON state. That is, if the start switch sensor A does not detect that the start switch 40 is tilted, the lamp (11) is lit, and if the start switch sensor A detects that the start switch 40 is tilted, the lamp (11) is lit. The lamp (11) goes out.

The lamp (12) is turned on when the start switch sensor B is not operating, that is, when it is in the OFF state, and is turned off when the start switch sensor B is operating, that is, when it is in the ON state. That is, if the start switch sensor B does not detect magnetism from outside the gaming machine 10, the lamp (12) is lit, and if the start switch sensor B detects magnetism from outside the gaming machine 10, the lamp (12) is lit. 12) turns off.

The lamp (13) and the lamp (14) are turned off when the single bed switch 35 is not operating (when not pressed), that is, when it is in the OFF state, and when the single bed switch 35 is operating (when pressed), that is, when it is in the OFF state. , When it is in the ON state, it becomes a lighting state.
The lamp (15) is turned off when the max bet switch 34 is not operating (when not pressed), that is, when it is in the OFF state, and is turned off when the setting key switch 45 is operating (when pressed), that is, when it is in the ON state. In some cases, it will be lit.
The lamp (16) is always lit when power is normally supplied.

Next, the characteristic arrangement of each lamp 145 of the monitor lamp 140 in the element mounting area 204 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 19, among the respective lamps 145 of the monitor lamp 140, the specific lamps (lamps (1) to lamps (7) and lamps (9) to lamps (16)) are arranged in the first region 206. , The lamp (8) corresponding to the overflow sensor 96 is arranged in the second region 208. Further, it can be said that the lamp (8) is arranged at a position distinguished from the specific lamp in the element mounting area 204.

Further, it can be said that the lamp (8) is arranged at a position in the element mounting area 204 where the number of adjacent lamps 145 is minimized. Specifically, in the fifth embodiment, as described above, the lamp 145 adjacent to the lamp (8) is the "three" of the lamp (7), the lamp (15), and the lamp (16). It is the smallest in the element mounting area 204.

The lamp (14) corresponding to the single bet switch 35 and the lamp (15) corresponding to the max bet switch 34 are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other on the left and right sides in the element mounting area 204.
The lamp (11) corresponding to the start switch sensor A and the lamp (12) corresponding to the start switch sensor B are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other on the left and right sides in the element mounting area 204.

The lamp (3) corresponding to the setting change switch 46 and the lamp (11) corresponding to the start switch 40 (start switch sensor A) are arranged so as to be vertically adjacent to each other in the element mounting area 204.

Further, the lamp (16) corresponding to the power switch 44 is arranged at a position in the element mounting area 204 where the number of adjacent lamps 145 is minimized. As described above, in the fifth embodiment, the lamp 145 having the smallest number of adjacent lamps 145 is the "lamp corresponding to the power switch 44 (16)" and the "lamp corresponding to the setting key switch 45 (1)". , "Lamp (8) corresponding to the overflow sensor 96", or "Lamp (9) corresponding to the door opening / closing switch 19". The lamp (16) corresponding to the power switch 44 is an example of a “special element”.

Further, the lamp (9) corresponding to the door opening / closing switch 19 is arranged at a position in the element mounting area 204 where the number of adjacent lamps 145 is not the largest. It can be said that the lamp (9) corresponding to the door opening / closing switch 19 is arranged at the end of the element mounting area 204. As described above, in the fifth embodiment, the lamp (9) corresponding to the door opening / closing switch 19 is arranged at a position in the element mounting area 204 where the number of adjacent lamps 145 is minimized. The lamp (9) corresponding to the door opening / closing switch 19 is an example of the “door opening / closing switch element”.

(Action effect)
In the fifth embodiment, two lamps (13) and (14) are provided as the lamp 145 corresponding to the single bet switch 35, and the lamp (15) 1 is provided as the lamp 145 corresponding to the max bet switch 34. There is one. The lamp (14) in the lamp 145 corresponding to the single bet switch 35 and the lamp (15) corresponding to the max bet switch 34 are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other in the element mounting area 204.
Here, it can be said that the single bet switch 35 and the max bet switch 34 are various switches having similar functions in that a medal as a game value is set as a bet number for the game by the operation of the player.

If the number of lamps 145 of various switches with similar functions is the same, the lamps 145 corresponding to the various switches operated by the clerk of the amusement shop during the confirmation work (example: lamps 145 corresponding to the single bet switch 35 (14)). When confirming the light emitting mode of the lamp 145 (eg, the lamp (15) corresponding to the max bet switch 34) corresponding to various other switches having similar functions to the lamp 145, the light emitting mode is confirmed. Therefore, there is a risk that the confirmation work cannot be performed correctly.

Therefore, in the fifth embodiment, as described above, by changing the number of lamps 145 corresponding to various switches having similar functions, the functions are similar to those of the lamps 145 corresponding to the various switches to be confirmed. It suppresses that the light emitting mode of the lamp 145 corresponding to the various switches of the above is erroneously confirmed.
As described above, according to the fifth embodiment, it is possible to provide the gaming machine 10 in which the lamp 145 is arranged so that various parts such as switches and sensors can be easily confirmed (inspected).

In the fifth embodiment, since there are two lamps 145 corresponding to the single bed switch 35, various parts to be checked increase, and even if a corresponding lamp 145 is required, a new lamp 145 is required. It can be supported by assigning one of the lamps 145 corresponding to the single bed switch 35 without installing. However, in this case, since the number of lamps 145 corresponding to each of the single bet switch 35 and the max bet switch 34, which are various switches having similar functions, is the same, the number of the lamps 145 corresponding to each is the same. It is desirable to prevent accidentally confirming the light emitting mode of another lamp 145 during the confirmation work by making the light emitting mode different between the non-operating state and the operating time.

Here, since most of the games are played with three bets, the max bet switch 34 is set to 1 rather than operating the single bet switch 35 three times to set the number of bets of three each time the game is played. It is more efficient to operate the number of times to set the number of bets of three. Therefore, since many players operate the max bet switch 34 when setting the number of three bets, it can be said that the max bet switch 34 is operated more frequently during the game than the single bet switch 35. ..
Then, in the fifth embodiment, by using the lamp 145 corresponding to the max bet switch 34, which is frequently operated, as one of the lamps (15), as compared with the case where a plurality of lamps 145 corresponding to the max bet switch 34 are provided. Therefore, power consumption can be suppressed and the frequency of parts replacement can be reduced.

Here, unlike the fifth embodiment, when magnetism from outside the game machine 10 is detected by the start switch sensor B, the light emitting mode of the lamp (12) corresponding to the start switch sensor B is changed from the off state to the on state. If the configuration changes to, it is necessary to prepare a member that emits magnetism such as a magnet at the time of confirmation work, which complicates the confirmation work.

However, in the fifth embodiment, with the above configuration, when the start switch sensor B is normal, the light emitting mode of the lamp (12) corresponding to the start switch sensor B is always lit. It can be seen that the start switch sensor B has not failed only by checking the light emitting mode of the lamp (12). Further, in the fifth embodiment, with the above configuration, when the start switch sensor B is abnormal, the light emitting mode of the lamp (12) corresponding to the start switch sensor B is always turned off. By simply checking the light emitting mode of the lamp (12), it can be seen that the start switch sensor B is out of order without preparing a member that emits magnetism such as a magnet.

As described above, the light emitting mode of the lamp (12) corresponding to the start switch sensor B shall not change from the lit state unless a member that emits magnetism such as a magnet is prepared or an abnormality such as a failure occurs. It has become. Therefore, it is assumed that the clerk of the amusement store cannot grasp which of the various parts the lamp (12), which often does not change the light emitting mode during the confirmation work, is the lamp 145.
On the other hand, the lamp (11) corresponding to the start switch sensor A whose light emitting mode changes from the lit state to the extinguished state when it detects that the start switch 40 is tilted is a lamp because the light emitting mode changes during the confirmation work. It is possible to make the clerk of the game store know that (11) is the lamp 145 corresponding to the start switch 40 (start switch sensor A).

Then, in the fifth embodiment, the start switch sensor B, which is various sensors provided on the same start switch 40, is adjacent to the lamp (11) corresponding to the start switch sensor A grasped by the clerk of the game store. The lamp (12) corresponding to is arranged. Therefore, according to the fifth embodiment, the lamp (12) is the lamp 145 corresponding to the start switch 40 (start switch sensor B) even if the light emitting mode does not change during the confirmation work. Can be grasped by.

The gaming machine 10 according to the fifth embodiment has a set value by rotating the power switch 44 to one side in a predetermined direction with a setting key (not shown) inserted into the setting key switch 45, and then performing a power-on operation on the power switch 44. The setting change state that can be changed is started.
When the clerk of the game store operates the setting change switch 46 in the setting change state, the setting value is changed to the next stage. Further, when the clerk of the game store operates the start switch 40 in the setting change state, the setting value in the setting change state is determined. After the setting value is determined, when the setting key is rotated to the other side in the predetermined direction by the clerk of the game store, the setting change state ends.
As described above, when changing the set value, it is necessary to operate the setting change switch 46 and the start switch 40.

Here, in the fifth embodiment, the lamp (3) corresponding to the setting change switch 46 and the lamp (11) corresponding to the start switch 40 (start switch sensor A) are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other in the element mounting area 204. doing. Therefore, according to the fifth embodiment, the light emitting mode of the lamp (3) corresponding to the setting change switch 46, which is various components required for the setting change process, and the lamp (start switch sensor A) corresponding to the start switch 40 (start switch sensor A). It is possible to check the light emission mode of 11) in association with each other, and the confirmation work can be performed efficiently.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, the lamp (9) corresponding to the door opening / closing switch 19 is arranged at a position in the element mounting area 204 where the number of adjacent lamps 145 is not maximized. The lamp (9) corresponding to the door opening / closing switch 19 has a door opening / closing switch 19 on the back surface of the front door 14 as the front door 14 opens when the door opening / closing switch 19 operates. When the light emitting mode is turned on based on the fact that the pressing is released away from the front surface of the door, the light emitting mode is set to the "lighting off state". That is, the lamp (9) corresponding to the door opening / closing switch 19 is in the “light-off state” while the front door 14 is open.

According to the fifth embodiment, the above arrangement does not mean that the lamp (9), which is always off while the front door 14 is open, is not located in a place where other lamps 145 are densely packed. It is possible to prevent the presence of the lamp (9) from interfering with the confirmation work of the other lamp 145 to be confirmed.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, the lamp (16) corresponding to the power switch 44 is arranged at a position in the element mounting area 204 where the number of adjacent lamps 145 is minimized. When the lamp (16) corresponding to the power switch 44 is in a normal state and the power is on, the light emitting mode is always in the “lighting state”.

Therefore, according to the fifth embodiment, due to the above arrangement, the lamps (16) that are in a normal state and are always lit while the power is on are densely packed with other lamps 145. Since it is not located in a place, it is possible to prevent the presence of the lamp (16) from interfering with the confirmation work of the other lamp 145 to be confirmed.

(Modification example)
In each of the above embodiments, the specific lamp is the lamp 145 that indicates the state of various parts other than the overflow sensor 96. At this time, the "various parts other than the overflow sensor 96" may be all of the various parts other than the overflow sensor 96, or may be a part of various parts other than the overflow sensor 96.

In each of the above embodiments, the second region 208 is a region formed by surrounding the lamp 145 in which the number of adjacent lamps 145 is the smallest among the lamps 145 arranged at the end of the element mounting region 204. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following regions may be designated as the second region 208.

For example, in FIG. 9, the second region 208 is not limited to the region surrounding the ninth row of the third column as in the first embodiment, and the sixth column 6 in which the lamp 145 is not arranged. It may be an area surrounding the line, the seventh line, and the like. In this case, in the element mounting area 204, the outside of the area surrounding the lamp V corresponding to the overflow sensor 96 arranged in the sixth row, the seventh row, or the like in the third column is the first area 206.

Further, in FIG. 9, the lamp V is arranged on the right side of the lamp S in the first row of the third column, that is, in the first row of the fourth column, and the area surrounding the arranged lamp V is the second area. It may be 208. That is, the region in another column different from the first region 206 may be the second region 208. In this case, the element mounting area 204 is an area surrounding the lamps V arranged in other rows. Further, when the lamp V is arranged in another column such as the fourth column, it is not necessary to be adjacent to the lamp 145 arranged in each row from the first column to the third column, for example, the first row and the second row. The lamp V may be arranged between the lines.

Further, in FIG. 9, the lamp V is arranged below the lamp I in the 9th row of the 1st column, that is, in the 10th row of the 1st column, and the area surrounding the lamp V arranged there is the second. Region 208 may be used. That is, the region in another row different from the first region 206 may be the second region 208. In this case, the element mounting area 204 is an area surrounding the lamps V arranged in other rows. Further, when the lamp V is arranged in another row such as the 10th row, it is not necessary to be adjacent to the lamp 145 arranged in each column from the 1st row to the 9th row. The lamp V may be arranged between the second row and the second row.

Further, in FIG. 9, the lamp V is arranged at a position slightly separated from the lamp 145 arranged in the first region 206 (example: a position separated by two rows or more and two columns or more), and the lamp V arranged there is used. The enclosed area may be designated as the second area 208. In this case, the element mounting area 204 is an area surrounding the lamp 145 arranged in the first area 206 to the lamp V arranged at a position slightly distant from the lamp 145.

In each of the above embodiments, the lamp 145 corresponding to the left-handed reel sensor, the middle-handed reel sensor, or the right-handed reel sensor is turned on during operation or operation of the corresponding various parts. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lamp 145 corresponding to the left-handed reel sensor, the middle-handed reel sensor, or the right-handed reel sensor may be turned on at all times and turned off when the corresponding various parts are operated or operated. .. If the rotating reel 62 is rotated by driving the reel drive motor 65 instead of manually rotating it during the confirmation work, the rotation speed is high and the temporary lighting of the lamp 145 may be overlooked. This is because this problem can be solved by configuring to.

In each of the above embodiments, one element mounting area 204 is provided on the main board 202, but the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more element mounting areas 204 may be provided. For example, the element mounting area 204 may be provided in the left end side region and the right end side region of the main board 202, and a total of two element mounting regions 204 may be provided. When two or more element mounting regions 204 are provided, at least one of the element mounting regions 204 may be formed as in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications.

In each of the above embodiments, the case where the monitor lamp 140 is mounted on the main board 202 has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the monitor lamp 140 is mounted on a board other than the main board 202 such as a sub board. You may.

In each of the above embodiments, the method of trial-lighting the monitor lamp 140 of various parts has been described, but instead of or in addition to this, at least some of the sensors have the output of the sensor when the power supply is stopped. Correspondingly, by lighting the lamp 145 for a predetermined time, the operation of the sensor may be confirmed by lighting the lamp 145.

When checking the lamp 145 corresponding to the selector sensor 92, the payout sensor 94, etc., the lighting of the lamp 145 is confirmed by inserting and paying out medals. That is, some sensors such as the selector sensor 92 and the payout sensor 94 cannot confirm the light emitting mode only by opening the front door 14. It is conceivable to turn off the lamp 145 when the sensor is in the detection state and turn on the lamp 145 when the sensor is in the non-detection state, but this is not appropriate from the viewpoint of power consumption and component life. Therefore, when the power switch 44 is turned off (operation for shutting off the power) and the power supply to the main board 202, the selector sensor 92, and the payout sensor 94 is stopped, the corresponding lamps 145 are lit for a predetermined time. , It is preferable to form the lamp so that it is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. As a result, when the power switch 44 is turned off, such as when the store is closed, the operating status of the sensor corresponding to the lamp 145 can be confirmed without inserting or paying out medals. For example, if there is an abnormality in the selector sensor 92, it can be recognized that the selector sensor 92 is suspected to be abnormal because the corresponding lamp 145 does not light after the power supply is stopped by turning off the power switch 44.

Specifically, for example, when the payout sensor 94 is composed of an optical sensor, power is supplied by the power supply unit 43, and the passage of medals is not detected, that is, between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor. Is not shielded, and when the high signal is output from the light receiving part, the lamp 145 is turned off, and when the passage of the medal is detected, that is, the space between the light emitting part and the light receiving part of the optical sensor is shielded. The lamp 145 lights up when the Low signal is output from the light receiving unit. Here, the power supply unit 43 and the optical sensor are connected by the first power supply wiring, and the power supply unit 43 and the lamp 145 are connected by the second power supply wiring via the step-down circuit.

Then, when the power supply from the power supply unit 43 is stopped by the off operation of the power switch 44, the voltage of the optical sensor drops, the light emitting portion of the optical sensor is turned off, and the Low signal is output from the light receiving unit. At this time, the voltage supplied to the lamp 145 decreases with a delay of a predetermined time due to the delay time due to the difference in the step-down circuit and wiring. Therefore, when the lamp 145 by the Low signal from the light receiving portion of the optical sensor maintains the light emitting mode and the voltage supplied to the lamp 145 drops below the voltage required to maintain the light emitting mode after a predetermined time due to the delay time. Lamp 145 goes out. In this way, the timing at which the power supply to the light emitting portion of the optical sensor is stopped comes earlier than the timing at which the power supply to maintain the light emitting mode to the lamp 145 is stopped, so that the power switch 44 is turned off. The lamp 145 can maintain the light emitting mode for a predetermined time even after the power supply is stopped by the operation.

The wiring is different depending on the type of sensor (selector sensor 92, payout sensor 94, or selector sensors A, B, C, payout sensor A, B), and the lights are turned on in a predetermined order when the power switch 44 is turned off. You may do so. As a result, it is possible to gaze at them one by one and make it easier to check. Further, although the configuration is such that a step-down circuit is provided, the configuration is not limited to this, and any configuration may be sufficient as long as the lamp 145 can be continuously supplied with power for a predetermined time after the power supply is stopped. The distances of the components may be different.

In each of the above embodiments, the lamp 145 indicating the state of the selector sensor A, the lamp 145 indicating the state of the selector sensor B, and the lamp 145 indicating the state of the selector sensor C are continuously arranged in the element mounting area 204 along the vertical direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lamps may be continuously arranged along the left-right direction.

In each of the above embodiments, the lamps 145 constituting the second group have a common light emitting mode in normal and abnormal times of various parts corresponding to the lamp 145. However, the lamps 145 constituting the second group may have the same light emitting mode at least in at least one of the normal state and the abnormal time of various parts corresponding to the lamp 145. That is, the lamps 145 constituting the second group may have only the light emitting mode in the normal state, may have the same light emitting mode in the abnormal time, or may have the same light emitting mode in the normal state and the abnormal time. You may.

In each of the above embodiments, the lamp 145 constituting the first group and the lamp 145 forming the second group have different light emitting modes during normal operation and abnormal time of various parts corresponding to the lamp 145. However, the lamp 145 forming the first group and the lamp 145 forming the second group may be different in the light emitting mode at least one of the normal state and the abnormal time of various parts corresponding to the lamp 145. That is, the lamp 145 constituting the first group and the lamp 145 forming the second group may differ only in the light emitting mode in the normal state, may differ only in the light emitting mode in the abnormal state, or may differ only in the light emitting mode in the normal state. And the light emission mode at the time of abnormality may be different.

In each of the above embodiments, the state of one various component corresponding to the light emitting mode of one lamp 145 is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the states of a plurality of various parts may be indicated by providing a plurality of light emitting modes of one lamp 145. For example, when the light emitting mode of one lamp 145 is always on, it indicates an abnormal state of the "left stop switch L", and when it is always off, it indicates an abnormal state of the "middle stop switch C" and blinks. If this is the case, it may indicate an abnormality in the "right stop switch R".

Further, the state of one various component corresponding to the light emitting mode of one lamp 145 is not limited to be shown, and the state of a plurality of various parts may be shown by combining the light emitting modes of the plurality of lamps 145. For example, when the first lamp 145, the second lamp 145, and the third lamp 145 are lit, the state of the "setting key switch 45" is indicated, the first lamp 145 is turned off, and the second lamp 145 is turned off. When the lamp 145 blinks once and the third lamp 145 is lit, it indicates the state of the "payment switch 36", the first lamp 145 is lit, the second lamp 145 is lit twice, and the lamp 145 is lit. When the third lamp 145 is lit, it indicates the state of the "setting change switch 46", the first lamp 145 is lit, the second lamp 145 blinks three times, and the third lamp 145 is lit. If so, it may indicate the state of the "release sensor 77".
With the above configuration, the number of lamps 145 can be reduced and the status of many various parts can be shown, the cost required for mounting the lamps 145 can be reduced, and the confirmation work can be simplified. ..

In the first embodiment, in the event of an abnormality, the lamps A to V are always lit even if various parts are not operated or operated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the event of an abnormality, the lamp 145 may not be turned on, that is, the lamp 145 may be turned off even when various parts are operated or operated from the lamp A to the lamp V.

In the second embodiment, the maximum number is assigned as the lamp identifier to the first group, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the minimum number may be assigned to the first group. When the lamp identifier is an alphabetic character, the first or last alphabetic character may be assigned to the first group. In this case, consecutive alphabetic characters other than those assigned to the first group are assigned to the second group as lamp identifiers.

In the second embodiment, in the event of an abnormality, the lamps (1) to the lamps (17) are always lit even if various parts are not operated or operated. However, not limited to this, in the event of an abnormality, from lamp (1) to lamp (17), the lamp 145 does not light even when various parts are operated or operated, that is, the lamp 145 is extinguished. May be good.

In the second embodiment, the upper end and right end regions of the element mounting region 204 formed by surrounding the lamp (16) corresponding to the overflow sensor 96 are defined as the second region 208, but the present invention is not limited to this. The lamp (16) may be arranged in the upper end and left end region of 204, and the upper end and left end region of the element mounting region 204 may be designated as the second region 208.

In the second embodiment, the lamp (15) corresponding to the release sensor 77 and the lamp 145 corresponding to the adjacent payout sensor 94 were one of the “lamps (11)”. However, not limited to this, when a plurality of lamps 145 corresponding to the payout sensor 94 are provided, each of the plurality of lamps 145 corresponding to the payout sensor 94 is adjacent to the lamp (15) corresponding to the release sensor 77. It may be arranged so that a part of the plurality of lamps 145 corresponding to the payout sensor 94 is adjacent to the lamp (15) corresponding to the release sensor 77.

In the second embodiment, the setting change switch 46 has two types of functions, a function for changing the setting and a release function capable of canceling the payout-related error, the input-related error, and the overflow error. .. However, not limited to this, the setting change switch 46 has only a function for changing the setting, and is an error release switch as another switch having a release function capable of canceling a payout-related error, an input-related error, and an overflow error. May be provided separately. In this case, as a condition for releasing the payout-related error, the input-related error, and the overflow error, it is necessary to detect the release sensor 77 or operate the error release switch after removing the cause of the error.

In the second embodiment, as a condition for canceling all payout-related errors (hopper empty error, payout clogging error, and payout abnormality error), it is necessary to detect the release sensor 77 after removing the cause of the error. That is, in the second embodiment, all payout-related errors (hopper empty error, payout clogging error, and payout abnormality error) can be canceled based on the detection of the release sensor 77. However, not limited to this, the payout-related error that can be canceled based on the detection of the release sensor 77 is regarded as a part of the payout-related error (example: hopper empty error), and some other payout-related error (example: payout clogging). The error and payout abnormality error) are not released based on the detection of the release sensor 77, and may be released on condition that the setting is changed, for example.

Similarly, when a plurality of input-related errors are provided, all input-related errors may be released based on the detection of the release sensor 77, or the input-related errors that can be released based on the detection of the release sensor 77 may be released. As some input-related errors, some other input-related errors may not be released based on the detection of the release sensor 77.

In the third embodiment, in the event of an abnormality, the lamps (1) to the lamps (19) are always lit even if various parts are not operated or operated. However, not limited to this, in the event of an abnormality, from lamp (1) to lamp (19), the lamp 145 does not light even when various parts are operated or operated, that is, the lamp 145 is extinguished. May be good.

In the third embodiment, the upper end region of the element mounting region 204 formed by surrounding the lamp (1) corresponding to the overflow sensor 96 is defined as the second region 208, but the region is not limited to this, and the element mounting region 204 is not limited to this. The lamp (1) may be arranged in the lower end region, and the lower end region of the element mounting region 204 may be the second region 208.

In the fourth embodiment, the numbers assigned to each of the first component group, the second component group, and the third component group are in ascending order in the vertical direction when the housing 12 or the front door 14 is viewed from the front. Alternatively, they are assigned so as to be arranged in descending order, but the present invention is not limited to this, and they may be assigned so as to be arranged in ascending or descending order in the left-right direction.

In the fifth embodiment, the lamp (14) corresponding to the single bet switch 35 and the lamp (15) corresponding to the max bet switch 34 are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other on the left and right sides in the element mounting area 204. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lamp (14) corresponding to the single bet switch 35 and the lamp (15) corresponding to the max bet switch 34 may be arranged so as to be vertically adjacent to each other in the element mounting area 204.

In the fifth embodiment, the lamp (11) corresponding to the start switch sensor A and the lamp (12) corresponding to the start switch sensor B are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other on the left and right sides in the element mounting area 204. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lamp (11) corresponding to the start switch sensor A and the lamp (12) corresponding to the start switch sensor B may be arranged so as to be vertically adjacent to each other in the element mounting area 204.

In the fifth embodiment, the lamp (3) corresponding to the setting change switch 46 and the lamp (11) corresponding to the start switch 40 (start switch sensor A) are arranged so as to be vertically adjacent to each other in the element mounting area 204. It had been. However, not limited to this, the lamp (3) corresponding to the setting change switch 46 and the lamp (11) corresponding to the start switch 40 (start switch sensor A) are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other on the left and right in the element mounting area 204. You may.

In the fifth embodiment, the element mounting area 204 is defined as an area of 2 rows and 8 columns, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a small area in which two monitor lamps 140 divided into 2 rows and 4 columns are arranged is left and right. A large area of 2 rows and 8 columns, which is provided adjacent to each other in the direction and surrounds these two small areas, may be used as the element mounting area 204.

The contents described in each of the above embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined as long as the gist of the present invention is not deviated.

10 Pachinko machine 12 chassis
13 Door key
14 Front door 16 Design display window
17 Medal selector 18 External centralized terminal board
19 Door open / close switch 20 Top panel
22 Lower panel 24 Hopper unit
26 Medal saucer 28 Medal payment exit
30 Operation unit 32 Bet switch
34 Max Bet Switch 35 Single Bet Switch
36 Settlement switch 38 Medal slot
40 Start switch 42 Production button switch
43 Power supply unit 44 Power switch
45 Setting key switch 46 Setting change switch
50 Stop switch L Left stop switch C Medium stop switch R Right stop switch
60 reel unit 61 design
62 Rotating reel 63 Reel position sensor
64 Left-handed reel 65 Reel drive motor
66 Medium rotation reel 67 Back lamp
68 Right-handed reel 70 Production device
72 Speaker 74 Top Speaker
76 Lower speaker 77 Release sensor
78 Directing lamp
80 Upper lamp 82 Lower lamp
84 Display 86 Effective line
87 Credit indicator 88 Payout number indicator
89 Setting indicator 90 Section notification lamp
92 Selector sensor
94 Payout sensor 95 Hopper motor
96 Overflow sensor
100 Controller 140 Monitor lamp
200 Main control means 202 Main board
204 Element mounting area 206 First area
208 Second area 210 Role lottery means
220 Reel control means 230 Stop symbol determination means
240 Dividend granting means 250 Game state control means
251 Normal game state control means 252 Bonus internal medium state control means
253 Bonus game state control means
260 Advantageous section control means 270 Transmission means
500 Sub control means 510 Receiving means
520 Notification means

Claims (1)

The board housed in the board case and
A plurality of light emitting elements mounted in the element mounting area of the substrate and indicating the state of various parts, and
With
As the various parts, a payout sensor for detecting the game medium when paying out the game medium and a release sensor for detecting a release operation capable of canceling a payout-related error which is an abnormal state related to the payout of the game medium are provided.
The plurality of light emitting elements include a payout sensor element indicating the state of the payout sensor, and a release sensor element indicating the state of the release sensor, which is arranged so as to be adjacent to the payout sensor element in the element mounting area. And, a game machine equipped with.

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