JP3831196B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, and a revolving game machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, or a revolving type gaming machine has a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame and a front frame pivotably attached to the front side of the outer frame. The game machine main body is installed by fixing the outer frame of the gaming machine main body to the game island side installation frame, for example, with a nail.
[0003]
In the game hall, when changing the type of a game machine that has already been installed, the nail that fixes the outer frame is conventionally removed and the entire game machine body is replaced. In addition, when only the model is changed between the same type of gaming machines, for example, between the same pachinko machines, only the gaming board mounted on the front frame side may be exchanged.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, when replacing the entire gaming machine body, it is necessary to pull out the fixing nail and remove the old gaming machine body from the gaming island, and then fix the new gaming machine body to the gaming island. There was a problem that the labor and time required for the exchange became enormous and the cost increased. Further, when only the game board is exchanged, there is a problem that it is not possible to change to a different type of game machine, such as a change from a ball and ball game machine such as a pachinko machine to a revolving game machine or the like.
[0005]
In view of such problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the model to a different type of gaming machine easily and at low cost.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The present invention includes an outer frame 1 attached to the game island 200, and a front side of the outer frame 1.A pair of upper and lower hinges 4,5 ThroughFront frame pivotally supported for opening and closing2A, 2B, 2CA game machine equipped withDifferentFor certain types of gaming machinesSaidFront frame 2A, 2B, 2CThe hinge 4,5 Through the outer frame 1 InDetachable and replaceableAnd each hinge 4,5 Is the outer frame 1 Fixed to the outer frame 1 Fixed bracket protruding from the front 21,22 And the front frame 2A, 2B, 2C And the fixing bracket 21,22 Movable bracket that contacts the top 23,24 And the hinge on the upper side Four Of the movable bracket twenty three The front frame 2A, 2B, 2C The upper hinge located within the front-rear width of Four Of the fixing bracket twenty one Fitting hole at the front end of the 21a Hinge shaft that fits in and out freely 23a Provide the lower hinge Five Of the movable bracket twenty four The front frame 2A, 2B, 2C The lower hinge located within the front-rear width of Five Of the fixing bracket twenty two Hinge shaft at the front end of 22a Fitting hole that fits freely into and out of 24a Provide the upper hinge Four Of the movable bracket twenty three Under the front frame 2A, 2B, 2C On the rear side of the front frame 2A, 2B, 2C The upper hinge when opening and closing Four Of the fixing bracket twenty one Gap that fits twenty five Provide the upper hinge Four Of the movable bracket twenty three Under the front frame 2A, 2B, 2C On the side of the front frame 2A, 2B, 2C The upper hinge when attaching and detaching Four Of the fixing bracket twenty one Notch where the snaps 26 ProvidedIt is a thing.
[0007]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 11 exemplify an embodiment in which the present invention is adopted in a medal insertion type gaming machine. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the gaming machine has a gaming machine main body 3 including an outer frame 1 and a front frame 2 arranged on the front side of the outer frame 1, and the front frame 2 is It is attached to the outer frame 1 through a pair of upper and lower hinges 4 and 5 arranged on the left and right end sides so as to be openable and detachable around the longitudinal axis.
[0008]
The outer frame 1 includes a pair of left and right side frame portions 1a and 1b in the left and right direction, and an upper frame portion 1c and a lower frame portion 1d that connect the upper and lower ends of the side frame portions 1a and 1b in the left and right direction. The rear side is closed by a back plate 1e. In the outer frame 1, a medal payout device 6, an auxiliary tank 7, and a power supply unit 8 are mounted on the lower frame portion 1d.
[0009]
As shown in FIG. 4, the medal payout device 6 includes a medal hopper 9 that stores game medals (hereinafter simply referred to as medals) as game media, a medal chute 10 that accepts inserted medals, and medals in the medal hopper 9. An overflow port 11 for allowing surplus medals to overflow into the auxiliary tank 7 in a full state and a payout means 12 for paying out medals are provided. The payout means 12 is for paying out medals in the medal hopper 9 for free use or for return. The payout means 12 is provided on the lower side of the medal hopper 9 and is driven by a driving means 13 such as a motor. The medals are paid out from the medal payout port 14 to the front side. The auxiliary tank 7 can be taken in and out. The power supply unit 8 is provided with a power supply board 15.
[0010]
When the gaming machine body 3 is attached to the gaming island 200, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper frame portion 1c and the lower frame portion 1d on the outer frame 1 side are nailed to the upper frame 201a and the receiving frame 201b of the gaming island 200. It is fixed by fixing tools such as 202a and 202b.
[0011]
The front frame 2 includes a pair of left and right side frame portions 2a and 2b in the vertical direction, and an upper frame portion 2c and a lower frame portion 2d that connect the upper and lower ends of the side frame portions 2a and 2b in the horizontal direction. 1 is formed in a rectangular frame shape that is long in the vertical direction, and is easily detachably mounted in a state where the outer frame 1 is attached to the game island 200 by hinges 4 and 5. The front frame 2 includes a front panel 16 on the front side.
[0012]
As shown in FIG. 10, the hinges 4, 5 are fixed brackets 21, 22 fixed to the outer frame 1, and movable brackets 23, 24 fixed to the front frame 2 side and abutting on the fixed brackets 21, 22. Hinge holes 21a and 24a are formed in one of the fixed brackets 21 and 22 and the movable brackets 23 and 24, and the other is fitted in the fitting holes 21a and 24a so as to be detachable in the vertical direction. 22a and 23a are fixed.
[0013]
Each of the fixed brackets 21 and 22 is attached to the corner portion side connecting the side frame portion 1a, the upper frame portion 1c and the lower frame portion 1d of the outer frame 1 with screws or the like so as to reinforce the corner portion. The parts 21b and 22b and projecting parts 21c and 22c projecting forward from the attachment parts 21b and 22b are integrally provided. Like the fixed brackets 21 and 22, each movable bracket 23 and 24 reinforces the corner portion on the corner portion side connecting the side frame portion 2a of the front frame 2 to the upper frame portion 2c and the lower frame portion 2d. In this way, it has attachment portions 23b and 24b attached with screws or the like.
[0014]
In this embodiment, a fitting hole 21 a is provided in the protruding portion 21 c of the upper fixed bracket 21, an upward hinge shaft 22 a is provided in the protruding portion 22 c of the lower fixed bracket 22, and the upper movable bracket 23 faces downward. The hinge shaft 23a is provided with a fitting hole 24a in the lower movable bracket 24, respectively. The front frame 2 has a gap 25 under which the protrusion 21c fits freely when the front frame 2 is opened and closed, and a protrusion when the front frame 2 is attached or detached. A cutout portion 26 is provided in which 21c is fitted and removed, and a cutout portion 27 corresponding to the hinge shaft 22a is provided above the movable bracket 24 of the lower hinge 5.
[0015]
In the front frame 2, the hinge shaft 23 a of the movable bracket 23 is inserted into the fitting hole 21 a of the fixed bracket 21, and the fitting hole 24 a of the movable bracket 24 is inserted into the hinge shaft 22 a of the fixed bracket 22 through the notches 26 and 27. By fitting from above, the outer frame 1 can be attached and detached and opened and closed.
[0016]
Main components related to the game of the gaming machine are mounted on the front frame 2, and the front frame 2 can be easily changed to a different type of gaming machine by exchanging it with another gaming machine. Be able to. In this embodiment, the front frame 2A for the ball circulation type arrange ball machine shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and the like, the front frame 2B for the ball circulation type pachinko machine shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, FIG. 15 and FIG. Three types of front frames 2C for the swivel type gaming machine shown in FIG. 2 are prepared, and one of them can be selectively mounted. In the following description, first, the configuration and operation of the gaming machine with the front frame 2A for the arrange ball machine mounted will be described.
[0017]
The front frame 2A is provided with various internal mechanisms such as a game board 31, a launching means 32, a medal sorting means 33, and the like. As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 31 is detachably fitted from the back side between the game board mounting frame 34 and the support frame 35 inside the front frame 2, and is provided on the back side of the game board mounting frame 34. The plurality of fastening means 34a are detachably fixed. Therefore, the game board 31 is detachable from the front side of the gaming machine main body 3 and, in particular, the front frame 2A from the back side. The game board mounting frame 34 has a gate shape, and its upper side and both left and right sides are fixed to the inner side surface of the front frame 2A above the support frame 35. The support frame 35 is integrally provided on the upper edge side with a game board receiving portion 35a that receives the game board 31 from the lower side, and is laid in the left-right direction inside the front frame 2A.
[0018]
As shown in FIG. 2, a guide rail 36 is annularly mounted on the front surface of the game board 31, and a winning opening means 38 is disposed below the gaming area 37 inside the guide rail 36. The game parts such as the guide symbol display means 39, the specific winning means 40, the score increasing means 41, the operating means 42a and 42b, and the normal winning means 42c and 42d are arranged above the means 38. A large number of game nails (not shown) are provided between the winning opening means 38 and each game component. The guiding symbol display means 39 is constituted by a liquid crystal display means, and one or a plurality of, for example, three guiding symbols 39a are changed for a predetermined time and stopped on condition that the operating means 42a detects the game ball. . In addition, a numerical symbol, a character, and other appropriate symbols such as a numerical symbol are used for the guiding symbol 39a.
[0019]
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the winning opening means 38 is formed in a winning case 43 that is detachably attached to the opening 31 a of the game board 31 from the back side, and is formed in a horizontal line on the winning case 43. A plurality (for example, 16) of winning holes 44 for guiding the game balls won from the front side to the back side of the game board 31, and a plurality (for example, 16) of winning balls for detecting the winning balls in each of the winning holes 44. The game ball falling along the game board 31 wins a winning slot 44, and the winning detection switch 45 detects the game ball.
[0020]
The specific winning means 40, the score increasing means 41, and the like are configured to guide the game balls won on the front side of the game board 31 to the back side of the game board 31. The game balls are handled in the same manner as winning a game ball in one or a plurality of winning holes 44.
[0021]
As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, on the back of the game board 31, a winning opening means 38, a guiding symbol display means 39, a specific winning means 40, a score increasing means 41, operating means 42a and 42b, a normal winning means 42c, A back cover 46 that covers each gaming part such as 42d from the back side and a ball assembly case 47 disposed below the back cover 46 are detachably mounted, and a main control board 48 is mounted on the back surface of the back cover 46. A main board case 49 for housing the sound board and a sound board case 51 for housing the sound board 50 are detachably mounted.
[0022]
As shown in FIG. 5, the back cover 46 has an opening 46b at the front edge of the bottom wall 46a. The ball gathering case 47 is for gathering game balls guided to the back side of the game board 31 through the game parts such as the prize winning means 38, the specific winning means 40, the score increasing means 41, etc. FIG. 3 and FIG. As shown in the figure, the ball assembly portion 47 a that is open on the upper side and the ball discharge port 47 b that discharges the game balls assembled in the ball assembly portion 47 a downward are provided. It is attached to the back of the. The game balls won in the winning opening 44 are detected by the winning detection switch 45 and then discharged from the ball discharge opening 47b through the ball collecting case 47 without stopping inside the winning opening means 38 or the like. It has become.
[0023]
The ball discharge port 47b of the ball assembly case 47 is displaced to the opposite side of the ball feeding means 53 from the approximate center in the left-right direction of the ball assembly case 47 so that the length of a waiting passage 52 described later can be easily secured. Are arranged. In addition, on both the left and right sides of the winning opening means 38, ball guide passages 47 c for guiding game balls from the specific winning means 40, the score increasing means 41, etc. to the ball collecting portion 47 a of the ball collecting case 47 are provided on the back cover 46. It is mounted so as to protrude toward the ball assembly case 47 through the opening 46b.
[0024]
The launching means 32 is for launching a game ball to the game area 37 of the game board 31 via the guide rail 36. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 and 5, the launch rail 54, the launch rail A hitting rod 55 that hits the game ball on the guide rail 36 side, a firing spring (not shown) that urges the hitting ball 55 in the direction of hitting the game ball, and a firing spring via the cam mechanism 56 The firing driving means 57 such as a motor that intermittently swings the striking rod 55 in the anti-hitting direction while resisting, and the firing driving means 57 is activated by gripping by the player and the spring pressure of the firing spring is activated by the turning operation. And a firing handle 58 that can be adjusted, and is detachably attached to the support frame 35 via a mounting plate 32a or the like.
[0025]
The launch rail 54 is attached to the front side of the support frame 35 and the like corresponding to the guide rail 36 on the game board 31 side. The hitting rod 55 is arranged on the front side of the support frame 35 corresponding to the launch rail 54 so as to be able to hit the game ball on the launch rail 54, and is pivotally supported on the mounting plate 32a by a pivot in the front-rear direction. ing. As shown in FIG. 5, the firing handle 58 is provided on the front end side of the support tube 60 that protrudes forward through the through hole 59 of the front panel 16, and is held by the player on the front side of the front panel 16. And can be rotated. The launch handle 58 is provided with a touch piece (not shown) of a touch switch that detects a player's grip or operation.
[0026]
A rail cover 61 is provided on the front side of the firing rail 54 to cover a part of the firing rail 54 and the guide rail 36 on the firing rail 54 side from the front side. For example, the rail cover 61 is detachably attached to a support member 62 erected in the left-right direction on the front panel 16.
[0027]
As shown in FIG. 5, a circulation path 65 for a game ball including these is formed in a closed loop between the launching means 32 side and the game board 31 side, and a plurality of game balls are included in the circulation path 65. Is enclosed. The circulation path 65 includes a launch side path 66 that guides the game ball fired by the launch means 32 to the game board 31 side, and a return side path that returns the game ball passed to the back side of the game board 31 to the launch means 32 side. 67. The firing side path 66 is configured by the firing rail 54, the guide rail 36, and the like, and the return side path 67 is configured by the ball collecting case 47, the standby path 52, the ball feeding means 53, and the like.
[0028]
The standby passage 52 is for waiting for the game ball that has returned after passing through the game board 31, and in the left-right direction so that the launching means 32 side is lowered on the front frame 2 </ b> A side such as the back side of the support frame 35. Inclined and detachably mounted, and communicates from the lower side to the ball outlet 47b of the ball assembly case 47 at a position where the upstream side does not interfere with the lower end of the game board 31. The ball feeding means 53 is for sending the game balls in the standby passage 52 one by one onto the firing rail 54 one by one in conjunction with the launching operation of the launching means 32, and the downstream end of the launch rail 54 and the standby passage 52. It is detachably attached to the support frame 35 and the like between them.
[0029]
The number of game balls enclosed in the circulation path 65 is preferably equal to or greater than the minimum predetermined number required for one game (for example, about 16 to 25), but at least the launching unit 32 fires the game balls at predetermined time intervals. It is sufficient if the number is sufficient, and may be less than a predetermined number necessary for one game. In addition, it is desirable that the waiting passage 52 has such a length that all of the enclosed game balls or a part (about several) of the downstream side are aligned in a line.
[0030]
The medal selection means 33 is for selecting the correctness of medals inserted from a medal insertion slot 68 described later. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 9, the medal selection means 33 is provided on the support frame 35 or the like corresponding to the medal insertion slot 68. It is attached detachably. The medal sorting unit 33 determines whether the medal is correct or not based on the weight, the outer shape, the material, and the like during the movement of the medal, and passes the defective medal through the defective chute 69 according to the determination result to the medal guide rod 70 described later. The normal (regular) medal is guided to the medal chute 10 of the medal payout device 6. The medal sorting means 33 is provided with a medal detection switch 71 for detecting a regular medal on the downstream side of the determination unit.
[0031]
The front panel 16 is divided into a plurality of glass doors 72 arranged at least on the front side of the game board 31 and other portions. As shown in FIG. 1, the front panel 16 includes, for example, an upper panel 73 disposed on the upper side of the glass door 72 and a lower side of the glass door 72 in addition to the glass door 72 corresponding to the front side of the game board 31. The upper panel 73, the glass door 72, and the intermediate panel 74 excluding the lower panel 75 are divided into a plurality of intermediate panels 74 and lower panels 75 disposed on the lower side of the intermediate panel 74. 2A hinges 4 and 5 are pivotally attached to the front frame 2 so as to be individually openable and closable by a longitudinal hinge 76 (see FIG. 8). The front panel 16 may be formed integrally with the front frame 2A.
[0032]
The glass door 72 includes a door frame 78 in which a window hole 77 corresponding to the game area 37 of the game board 31 is formed, and a glass plate 79 attached to the door frame 78 so as to close the window hole 77. . The upper panel 73 is disposed on the upper side of the front frame 2A. The upper panel 73 may be configured integrally with the glass door 72 and may be a part of the glass door 72.
[0033]
On the front side of the upper panel 73, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 7, an upper display means 80 is provided for effecting and displaying the progress of the game. The upper display means 80 includes a light-transmissive display cover 81 mounted on the front surface of the upper panel 73, a plurality of light emitting diodes disposed on the back side of the display cover 81, and other light emitting display lamps 82. The display lamp 82 emits light or flashes in a predetermined cycle according to the progress of the game.
[0034]
As shown in FIGS. 1, 5 and 6, the intermediate panel 74 has a projecting portion 83 projecting forward, and a display panel portion 84 and an operation panel which are inclined forward and downward on the upper side of the projecting portion 83. And a bottom wall portion 83a that is bent backward from the lower end to the front frame 2A side. Note that the lower end portion of the intermediate panel 74 is separated from the lower panel 75 above the firing handle 58 so as not to interfere with the firing handle 58 when the intermediate panel 74 is opened and closed, and the upper end of the lower panel 75 is closed when the intermediate panel 74 is closed. It abuts on the upper part of the lower panel 75 or overlaps the upper part of the lower panel 75 from the front side.
[0035]
The display panel unit 84 is elongated in the left-right direction in the vicinity of the lower side of the glass door 72, and an operation panel unit 85 is provided on the front side of the display panel unit 84. The display panel portion 84 is provided with a winning display means 86 at a substantially central portion in the left-right direction, a medal number display means 87 is provided on one side of the winning display means 86 in the left-right direction, and a score display means 88 is provided on the other side. ing. The display panel unit 84 has an inclination angle larger than that of the operation panel unit 85 so that the display states of the display units 86 to 88 can be easily confirmed. Also good.
[0036]
The winning display means 86 includes a plurality of, for example, sixteen winning display sections 89 corresponding to each winning opening 44 of the winning opening means 38, and each winning display section 89 is associated with each winning opening 44 of the winning opening means 38. Correspondingly, they are arranged in a horizontal row so as to be close to each other in the front-rear direction. The winning display means 86 is configured such that when a game ball wins any one of the winning openings 44, the corresponding winning display section 89 emits light, and otherwise displays the winning to the player. Each winning display section 89 is numbered in order from one end side corresponding to each winning port 44. The winning display means 86 may be arranged in combination with a predetermined number (for example, four) of winning display sections 89 vertically and horizontally at the center of the game area 37 above the winning opening means 38 or the like.
[0037]
The medal number display means 87 is for displaying the number of medals held (the number of deposit medals) inserted from the medal insertion slot 68, and is displayed on one side of the display panel 84 in the left-right direction, for example, on the left side. It is arranged in the vicinity of a medal slot 68, which will be described later, and is composed of, for example, a display means with 7 segments capable of displaying 2 digits. When medals are inserted into the medal slot 68, the total number of inserted medals is displayed on the medal number display means 87 as the number of medals. Each time a game is started, a predetermined number of medals required for one game are subtracted from the number of deposited medals, and the number of deposited medals is displayed on the medal number display means 87. Note that an upper limit (for example, 50) is set for the number of deposit medals displayed on the medal number display means 87, and if the number of deposit medals exceeds the upper limit, the number exceeding the predetermined number is paid out. It has become.
[0038]
The score display means 88 is a score or prize medal given when the winning combination is established when a game winning ball is won by four winning holes 44 adjacent to the winning opening means 38 or the like. Is displayed on one side of the display panel unit 84 in the left-right direction, for example, on the opposite side of the medal number display means 87. The score display means 88 is composed of a 7-segment display means capable of displaying two digits, like the medal number display means 87, for example. When a winning combination is established during the game, the total of the points corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the score display means 88. An upper limit (for example, 10 points) is set for the points awarded in the game. When a prize medal according to the score is paid out at the end of the game, the display of the score display means 88 is, for example, “0”.
[0039]
In addition, in place of the score display means 88 or with the score display means 88, an acquired medal number display means is provided, and the acquired medal number display means indicates the number of acquired medals or the number of medals for unpaid out according to the score. It may be displayed.
[0040]
The operation panel unit 85 is provided with a medal slot 68, a manual selection switch 90, an automatic selection switch 91, and a return switch 92. The medal slot 68 is disposed on one side of the operation panel 85 in the left-right direction, at the end near the hinges 4, 5, 76, or in the vicinity thereof, and manually at the center in the left-right direction than the medal slot 68. The selection switch 90, the automatic selection switch 91, and the return switch 92 are arranged in a line in the left-right direction.
[0041]
The medal insertion port 68 has a hopper shape that is large enough to insert a plurality of prescribed medals required for at least one game, preferably a number of medals for a plurality of games. It is narrow so that medals can be supplied to the means 33 one by one. On the outside of the medal insertion port 68, vibration applying means 93 is mounted to slightly vibrate the medal insertion port 68 so that the medals are aligned on the exit 68a side even when a large number of medals are inserted. The vibration applying means 93 is activated when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion port 68. Note that the medal insertion slot 68 may have a medal number that is less than a prescribed number required for one game, such as one that can insert medals one by one.
[0042]
The manual selection switch 90 is for making it possible to start one game for each operation. When the manual selection switch 90 is operated, a predetermined number of, for example, four sheets are determined from the number of deposit medals. Processing for subtracting medals is performed so that a game for one game can be started.
[0043]
The automatic selection switch 91 is for allowing a game to be repeated continuously with a predetermined pause period. When the automatic selection switch 91 is operated, if there are more than a prescribed number of deposit medals, Unless the manual selection switch 90 is operated, a process of subtracting a specified number of medals is performed before the start of each game, and the game can be started thereafter.
[0044]
The return switch 92 is for requesting the return of the deposit medal, and when the return switch 92 is operated, the payout means 12 is activated to pay out the medal for the number of deposit medal from the medal hopper 9. Yes.
[0045]
As the manual selection switch 90, the automatic selection switch 91, and the return switch 92, a push button type or the like is used. The manual selection switch 90 and the automatic selection switch 91 are provided with selection display means (not shown) such as a lamp on the operation unit side, and the selection status is displayed by the selection display means. The selection display means may be provided in the vicinity of the manual selection switch 90 and the automatic selection switch 91.
[0046]
The lower panel 75 is fixed to the lower side of the front frame 2A. The lower panel 75 is provided with a medal tray 94 and a medal guide rod 70 at the front and rear sides at a substantially horizontal center on the lower side thereof, and on one side of the medal tray 94 in the left-right direction and on the hinges 4, 5, 76. An ashtray 95 is provided on the near side, and a hand platform 96 is provided on the opposite side. The medal tray 94, the ashtray 95, and the hand rest 96 project forward from the lower panel 75, and their front ends are flush. Note that a through hole 59 is formed in the lower panel 75 for allowing the support cylinder 60 that supports the firing handle 58 to pass through in the front-rear direction.
[0047]
The medal tray 94 is for storing medals paid out from the payout means 12 and defective medals returned through the defective chute 69. The medal guide rod 70 is for guiding the medals paid out from the payout means 12 and the defective medals returned through the defective shoot 69 to the medal tray 94, and the medals so as to protrude rearward from the lower panel 75. The tray 94 is provided integrally or separately.
[0048]
On the upper side of the table 96, there is a firing handle 58. These table 96 and the firing handle 58 are at the ends of the opposite sides in the left-right direction with respect to the hinges 4, 5, 76 and the medal slot 68 or in the vicinity thereof. Is arranged. The hand platform 96 is used for placing a part of the hand when operating the firing handle 58, and the distance between the hand platform 96 and the firing handle 58 is the same as that of the hand on the hand platform 96. The firing handle 58 can be operated even when the part is placed, and is set so that it can be operated even when the part is not placed. Further, a concave portion 97 is formed in the projecting portion 83 of the intermediate panel 74 on the upper side of the firing handle 58 so as to be recessed in an arc shape upward, and the firing handle 58 is gripped between the firing handle 58 and the projecting portion 83. In this case, an interval is secured so that the hand does not contact the overhanging portion 83 of the intermediate panel 74.
[0049]
FIG. 11 is a block diagram of the control system of the arrange ball machine. As shown in FIG. 11, the control system includes a main control means 100, a winning display control means 101, a settlement processing means 102, a payout control means 103, a medal counting means 104, a deposit processing means 105, a game selection means 106, a launch control means. 107, return control means 108, progress status display control means 109, and the like.
[0050]
The main control means 100 determines each game on the game board 31 side, such as success / failure of the winning combination, success / failure condition of the guidance symbol display means 39, success / failure of the operating condition of the specific winning means 40, success / failure of the operating condition of the score increasing means 41, etc. A function for controlling each game operation is provided.
[0051]
The winning display control means 101 displays a winning display on the winning display section 89 corresponding to the winning opening 44 of the winning display means 86, etc., when a game ball wins each winning opening 44 of the winning opening means 38. It has become. The settlement processing unit 102 performs a settlement process for calculating a score according to the success or failure of the winning combination during the game or at the end of the game, based on a signal from the main control unit 100, and displays the score on the score display unit 88. At the same time, the settlement process is terminated when a settlement process termination command is issued simultaneously with or after the game is terminated.
[0052]
The payout control means 103 controls the payout means 12 during the game or after the game ends when the score is given by the checkout process of the checkout processing means 102, and pays out medals in the medal hopper 9 according to the score. By means 12, the medal tray 94 is paid out.
[0053]
The medal counting means 104 is for counting the regular medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 68, and counts the number of inserted medals based on the signal from the medal detection switch 71. The deposit processing unit 105 sequentially adds the number of inserted medals counted by the medal counting unit 104 to the number of stored medal medals to update the number of deposited medals, and based on a command from the game selection unit 106, for each game. Each time a prescribed number of medals required for one game is subtracted from the number of deposited medals to update the number of deposited medals, and the number of deposited medals is further updated, the actual number of deposited medals is displayed in the medal number display means 87. It is supposed to be displayed.
[0054]
Based on the selection result selected by the manual selection switch 90 and the automatic selection switch 91, the game selection means 106 sends a command for one game or continuous game to the deposit processing means 105, the firing control means 107, and other parts. For example, when the manual selection switch 90 is operated, a command for subtracting the number of medals for one game is operated for each operation, and when the automatic selection switch 91 is operated, the number of medals for one game is sequentially set for each game. Each subtracting command is issued to cause the depositing processing means 105 to subtract the specified number from the number of deposit medals before starting the game, and when the manual selection switch 90 is operated, one game command is sent to the firing control means 107. When the automatic selection switch 91 is operated, continuous game commands are issued to the launch control means 107, respectively.
[0055]
The launch control means 107 is for controlling the launch operation of the launch means 32 with a predetermined pause time at the end of each game. The deposit processing means 105 has performed a subtraction process for a prescribed number of medals and On condition that the player operates the firing handle 58 of the launching means 32, the launching means 32 is launched based on the command of the game selection means 106, and the launching means 32 takes a maximum number (16) of game balls. When the game area 37 is driven, the operation of the launching means 32 is stopped. If the control system inserts more than the prescribed number of medals into the medal insertion slot 68, the firing control means 107 can control the firing means 32 by grasping the firing handle 58, so that the game can be started. .
[0056]
When the return control means 108 operates the return switch 92, the payout means 12 pays out medals for the number of deposit medals on condition that there is a balance in the number of deposit medals stored on the deposit processing means 105 side. It is for controlling to take out.
[0057]
The progress status display control means 109 is for controlling the display of the upper display means 80 based on the progress status of the game. For example, during the actual game excluding the pause time (the game area 37 after starting the launch of the game ball). Until a predetermined number of game balls are struck), when a winning combination is established and a score is awarded, or when the guiding symbol display means 39 is changing, the game ball that has won the special winning means 40 is special. When a special game state advantageous to the player is generated through the operation area, the game ball is won in the operation means 42b activated by the occurrence of the special game state, and the score increase means 41 is released or the score increase means When the game ball is won in 41 and the score is increased, the display lamp 82 of the upper display means 80 is caused to emit light or blink on the basis of a signal from the main control means 100 or the like.
[0058]
At the start of the game, more than a prescribed number (for example, four) of medals necessary for one game are inserted into the medal insertion slot 68. Then, the medals are aligned in the medal insertion slot 68 and enter the medal sorting means 33. The medal sorting means 33 receives the correct / incorrect determination, and the defective medals are returned from the defective shoot 69 to the medal tray 94. Only the medal falls through the medal chute 10 to the medal hopper 9.
[0059]
At this time, the medal detection switch 71 detects a regular medal, the medal counting means 104 counts the number of medals, and the deposit processing means 105 adds the number to the stored deposit medal and updates it. As a result, the deposit processing means 105 can perform the medal subtraction process based on the command of the game selection means 106, so that the game can be started. When a medal is inserted, the medal number display unit 87 displays the number of deposit medals under the control of the deposit processing unit 105. Therefore, the player can easily confirm the number of deposit medals at that time by the display.
[0060]
Next, when the manual selection switch 90 is operated, the game selection means 106 sends a command for selecting one game to the deposit processing means 105, the firing control means 107, and other parts, and the deposit processing means 105 decrements the prescribed number from the number of deposit medals. A process of subtracting and updating is performed, so that the launching unit 32 can actually launch a game ball. If the deposit processing means 105 performs a subtraction process, the medal number display means 87 displays the deposited medal number after the subtraction.
[0061]
For example, when a new medal is inserted in the state where the number of deposit medals is 0, the deposit processing means 105 automatically subtracts the specified number from the number of deposit medals without operating the manual selection switch 90 and starts the game. You may comprise so that it may be in a possible state.
[0062]
Thereafter, when the player holds and operates the firing handle 58, the firing control means 107 activates the firing means 32 based on a command from the game selection means 106, and the ball feeding means 53 moves the game ball in the standby passage 52. One by one is supplied onto the launch rail 54, and the game balls on the launch rail 54 are hit with the hitting bar 55 and sequentially driven into the game area 37 of the game board 31 via the guide rail 36, thereby The game progresses.
[0063]
A game ball that has been driven into the game area 37 wins a winning slot 44 of the winning slot means 38 or wins a specific winning means 40 or the like and is guided to the back side of the game board 31. The balls are sequentially returned to the standby passage 52 through the ball assembly case 47. For example, when a game ball wins a winning slot 44 of the winning slot means 38, the gaming ball is guided from the winning slot 44 to the back side of the game board 31 and returned to the standby passage 52 through the ball collecting case 47. It is. Further, when the game ball passes from the winning opening 44 to the back side of the game board 31, the winning detection switch 45 detects the game ball, and the winning display corresponding to the winning display means 86 is controlled by the winning display control means 101. The display unit 89 displays the winning prize.
[0064]
When a game ball wins a winning combination of four winning openings 44 of the winning opening means 38 and a winning combination is established, the main control means 100 determines the winning combination and determines the winning combination. In accordance with the difficulty level of establishment, the settlement processing unit 102 performs a settlement process for giving a score, and the score display unit 88 displays the score. Therefore, the player can easily confirm the score obtained in the game by displaying the score display means 88.
[0065]
When a score is awarded for the winning combination, the payout means 12 operates under the control of the payout control means 103, and the medal in the medal hopper 9 is paid from the medal payout port 14 to the medal tray 94 according to the score. put out. Thereby, the player can enjoy a predetermined profit. The score per game is a maximum of 10 points, and the number of medals paid out per point is four.
[0066]
When a game ball wins the actuating means 42a, the guiding symbol 39a of the guiding symbol display means 39 fluctuates for a predetermined time, and if the guiding symbol 39a after the fluctuation becomes a special mode such as “7/7/7”, then The specific winning means 40 is opened for a predetermined time. If the game ball won in the specific winning means 40 passes through the special operation area, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated over a plurality of games from the game, and the operation means 42b becomes effective. When a game ball wins the actuating means 42b, the score increasing means 41 is released for a predetermined time, and on the condition that the game ball wins the score increasing means 41, the score given in the game is doubled.
[0067]
When the automatic selection switch 91 is operated, as long as the number of deposited medals is equal to or greater than the prescribed number required for one game, the deposit processing means 105 performs a prescribed number of medal subtraction processing for each game, and the launching means 32 performs each game. Each time a predetermined number of game balls are driven into the game area 37. Therefore, the player can play the game automatically and continuously with a predetermined pause time only by operating the firing handle 58.
[0068]
When the return switch 92 is operated, on the condition that there is a balance in the number of deposit medals stored on the deposit processing unit 105 side, the payout unit 12 is operated by the control of the return control unit 108, and the deposit medals are transferred from the medal hopper 9. A few medals are paid out to the medal tray 94.
[0069]
As described above, when the front frame 2A for the arrangement ball machine is attached to the outer frame 1, the gaming machine main body 3 operates as a medal insertion type arrangement ball machine. If the front frame 2A for the arrangement ball machine is replaced with the front frame 2B for the pachinko machine, the gaming machine main body 3 operates as a medal insertion type pachinko machine, and is replaced with the front frame 2C for the swing type gaming machine. For example, the gaming machine main body 3 operates as a swing-type gaming machine. At this time, the medal payout device 6, the auxiliary tank 7, and the power supply unit 8 mounted on the outer frame 1 side are commonly used regardless of which of the front frames 2A, 2B, and 2C is mounted.
[0070]
Next, the configuration of the front frame 2B for the pachinko machine and the operation when the front frame 2B is mounted on the outer frame 1 will be described. The front frame 2B for the pachinko machine is configured as shown in FIGS. In addition, about the structure substantially the same as 2 A of front frames for arrange ball machines mentioned above, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.
[0071]
As shown in FIG. 12, a guide rail 36 is annularly mounted on the front surface of the game board 31, and a liquid crystal display means 121, a special symbol starting means 122, Various game parts such as the big winning means 123, the normal symbol starting means 124, and the normal winning means 125 are arranged. The liquid crystal display means 121 constitutes a special symbol display means 126, and a normal symbol display means 127 is provided on the top thereof. Further, an out port 128 is provided at the bottom of the game area 37.
[0072]
The special symbol starting means 122, the big winning means 123, and the normal winning means 125 guide the winning game balls to the back side of the game board 31, and the out port 128 is connected to the special symbol starting means 122 or the like. A game ball that has dropped to the bottom of the game area 37 without winning a prize is guided to the back side of the game board 31. The special symbol starting means 122, the big winning means 123, the normal symbol starting means 124, and the normal winning means 125 are provided with a game ball detection switch (not shown).
[0073]
As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, a back cover 46 is mounted on the back side of the game board 31 to cover each game component and the out port 128. The lower surface side of the back cover 46 is opened downward and communicates with a ball assembly case 130 provided on the lower side of the back cover 46. The ball assembly case 130 collects game balls falling from the back cover 46 side, and a ball discharge port 129 communicating with the upstream side of the standby passage 52 is formed in the lower portion thereof. The game ball guided to the back side of the game board 31 by winning the special symbol starting means 122 or the like, or the game ball guided to the back side of the game board 31 by the out port 128 is collected by the ball collecting case 130 and is discharged. It is discharged from the outlet 129 to the standby passage 52. That is, the front frame 2B for the pachinko machine, like the front frame 2A for the arrange ball machine, also has a launch path 66 for guiding the game balls launched by the launch means 32 to the game board 31 side, and the game board 31. This is a ball circulation type in which a plurality of game balls are enclosed in a closed loop-shaped circulation path 65 including a return-side path 67 for returning the game ball that has passed to the launching means 32 side.
[0074]
On the upper side of the projecting portion 83 of the intermediate panel 74, an operation panel portion 85 that is inclined forward and downward is provided, and a medal insertion slot 68 and a return switch 92 are provided here. A game ball number display means 131 is provided on one side of the door frame 78 of the glass door 72, for example, one side of the window hole 77.
[0075]
The game ball number display means 131 displays the total number of game balls acquired by winning the special symbol starting means 122, the big winning means 123, and the normal winning means 125, for example, by 7 segments that can display 4 digits. It is comprised by the display means. Since the pachinko machine of this embodiment uses medals as game media, it does not pay out game balls according to winnings, but stores the number of game balls acquired by winning and returns the player When requested, medals according to the number of game balls acquired are paid out. Of course, each time a prize is awarded, a medal corresponding to the number of game balls acquired by the prize may be paid out.
[0076]
At the start of the game, a predetermined number (for example, 5) or more medals corresponding to the minimum unit (for example, 25) of the rented balls are inserted into the medal slot 68. Then, the medals are aligned in the medal insertion slot 68 and enter the medal sorting means 33. The medal sorting means 33 receives the correct / incorrect determination, and the defective medals are returned from the defective shoot 69 to the medal tray 94. Only the medal falls through the medal chute 10 to the medal hopper 9. At this time, a regular medal is detected by the medal detection switch 71, and the number of game balls corresponding to the detected number of medals is displayed on the game ball number display means 131.
[0077]
Thereafter, when the player holds and operates the firing handle 58, the firing means 32 starts to operate, and the game balls in the standby passage 52 are supplied one by one on the firing rail 54 by the ball feeding means 53, The game balls on the launch rail 54 are hit with a hitting bar 55 and sequentially driven into the game area 37 of the game board 31 through the guide rail 36. Each time a game ball is fired, the number of game balls displayed on the game ball number display means 131 is subtracted one by one.
[0078]
The game ball that has been driven into the game area 37 wins the normal winning means 125 or the like, or is guided from the out port 128 to the back side of the game board 31 and then waits through the ball collecting case 130 and the ball discharge port 129. It is sequentially returned to the passage 52. When a game ball wins the normal winning means 125 or the like, the number of prize balls according to the winning is sequentially added to the number of game balls displayed on the game ball number display means 131 and displayed.
[0079]
If the number of game balls displayed on the game ball number display means 131 becomes zero, the operation of the shooting means 32 is stopped even if the player continues to hold the shooting handle 58. When the return switch 92 is operated in a state where the number of game balls displayed on the game ball number display means 131 is not 0, a medal corresponding to the number of game balls displayed on the game ball number display means 131 at that time is paid out means. 12 is paid out to the medal tray 94.
[0080]
Next, the configuration of the front frame 2C for the swivel type gaming machine and the operation when the front frame 2C is attached to the outer frame 1 will be described. The front frame 2C for the rotating game machine is configured as shown in FIGS. Note that the same reference numerals are assigned to the same configurations as those of the front frame 2A for the arrangement ball machine and the front frame 2B for the pachinko machine, and the description thereof is omitted.
[0081]
A symbol display panel 141 is provided between the upper panel 73 and the intermediate panel 74. On the back side of the symbol display panel 141, three cylindrical reels 142a, 142b, 142c are rotatably mounted by the same rotating shaft 143 in the horizontal direction. A plurality of symbols are drawn on the three reels 142a, 142b, and 142c in the circumferential direction.
[0082]
Further, on the front side of the symbol display panel 141, three display windows 144a, 144b, 144c are provided corresponding to the reels 142a, 142b, 142c. Each of the display windows 144a, 144b, 144c is formed in a vertically long shape so that three consecutive symbols on the reels 142a, 142b, 142c can be displayed simultaneously.
[0083]
A display panel portion 84 and an operation panel portion 85 that are inclined forward and downward are provided on the upper side of the projecting portion 83 of the intermediate panel 74. The display panel portion 84 has a medal number display means 87 and a score display means 88. However, the operation panel unit 85 is provided with an insertion switch 145, a start switch 146, three stop switches 147a, 147b, 147c, a medal insertion slot 148, and a return switch 92.
[0084]
The medal number display means 87 is for displaying the number of medals held (the number of deposit medals) inserted from the medal insertion slot 148, and is composed of, for example, a display unit with 7 segments capable of displaying two digits. In the score display means 88, the stop symbols displayed in the three display windows 144a, 144b, 144c are aligned on each winning line (indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 15) in three horizontal directions and two diagonal directions. When a winning combination is established, the score given by the establishment of the winning combination is displayed. For example, like the medal number display means 87, it is constituted by a 7-segment display means capable of displaying two digits. ing.
[0085]
The medal insertion slot 148 is configured to be able to insert medals one by one, and after the medal inserted is subjected to the correctness determination by the medal selection means 33, only the regular medal is detected by the medal detection switch 71, The medal chute 10 of the medal payout device 6 is guided. Note that the medal slot 148 may be configured to be capable of batch loading a plurality of sheets, similar to the front frames 2A and 2B.
[0086]
The insertion switch 145 is used for performing an operation of inserting a deposited medal for a game, and the start switch 146 is for starting the rotation of the reels 142a, 142b, 142c, and three stop switches 147a, 147b and 147c are for stopping the rotation of the reels 142a, 142b and 142c, respectively, and the return switch 92 is for requesting the return of the deposit medal.
[0087]
The lower panel 75 is provided with a medal tray 94 and a medal guide rod 70 at the front and rear sides of the lower panel 75 substantially in the left-right direction. For example, hinges 4, 5, 76 on one side of the medal tray 94 in the left-right direction. An ashtray 95 is provided on the near side.
[0088]
At the start of the game, medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 148. Then, each medal enters the medal sorting means 33, and the medal sorting means 33 receives a correct / incorrect determination, and only the regular medals pass through the medal chute 10 and fall to the medal hopper 9. At this time, a regular medal is detected by the medal detection switch 71, and the detected medal number is stored as a deposit medal number and displayed on the medal number display means 87.
[0089]
Next, when the insertion switch 145 is operated, a process for subtracting and updating a prescribed number necessary for the game from the number of deposited medals is performed, and the game can be started. Thereafter, when the player operates the start switch 146, the reels 142a, 142b, and 142c are driven to rotate, and when the player further operates the three stop switches 147a, 147b, and 147c, respectively, the three reels 142a, 142b, and 142c are operated. Are sequentially stopped.
[0090]
At this time, if the winning symbols displayed on the three display windows 144a, 144b, 144c are aligned on each of the three winning lines in the horizontal direction and two in the diagonal direction, a winning combination is established. The obtained score is displayed on the score display means 88, and medals corresponding to the score are paid out to the medal tray 94 by the payout means 12. Of course, instead of paying out medals according to the acquired score each time, the number of acquired medals may be added to the number of deposit medals and stored.
[0091]
When the player operates the return switch 92, the payout means 12 is operated on condition that there is a balance in the number of deposited medals, and medals corresponding to the number of deposited medals are paid out from the medal hopper 9 to the medal tray 94.
[0092]
As described above, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, one of the plurality of front frames 2A, 2B, 2C including those for different types of gaming machines is detachably mounted. For example, by exchanging only the front frame 2 with the outer frame 1 mounted on the gaming island 200, the model can be easily changed to a different type of gaming machine, and the cost required for model replacement can be kept low. .
[0093]
Further, since the outer frame 1 is formed in a back surface closed type in which the back surface side is closed by the back plate 1e, the inside of the gaming machine main body 3 is substantially closed when the front frame 2 is closed. There is an advantage that it is possible to prevent an accident such as damaging the internal mechanism when carrying the main body 3 and to prevent an action such as adding a hand to the internal mechanism from the back side of the gaming machine main body 3 while being installed on the game island 200. .
[0094]
Furthermore, the front frames 2A and 2B are for ball circulation type arrange ball machines and pachinko machines, respectively, and the front frame 2C is for a revolving game machine. It is not necessary to supply game balls from the game machine body 3 side to the game machine body 3 side, or to collect the game balls from the game machine body 3 side to the game island 200 side, and to be mounted on the back-closed outer frame 1 without problems. It can be installed on any game island 200 regardless of whether or not there is a mechanism for supplying and collecting game balls.
[0095]
In addition, since all of the front frames 2A, 2B, 2C use game medals as game media, each front frame 2A, 2B, 2C has a different type of game such as a ball game machine or a revolving game machine. Regardless of whether it is for a machine, even if any front frame is mounted, it is possible to play a game with a common game medium, which is convenient.
[0096]
Further, the medal payout device 6 having a medal hopper 9 for storing game medals and a payout means 12 for paying out game medals in the medal hopper 9 is provided on the outer frame 1 side. All the front frames 2A, 2B, 2C can be used in common, and the cost required for the model change can be further reduced.
[0097]
As mentioned above, although each embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail, it is not limited to these embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, the outer frame 1 does not have to be completely closed by the back plate 1e on the back surface side, and may be substantially closed. For example, a hole for passing a power cord or a ventilation hole for ventilation inside the game machine main body can be appropriately provided in the back plate 1e.
[0098]
Further, it is not necessary that the plurality of replaceable front frames 2 are for different types of gaming machines. For example, a plurality of front frames 2 that are the same pachinko machine and differ only in model may be included.
[0099]
The number of medals required for one game in the front frame 2A for the arrange ball machine, the number of medals required for obtaining the minimum unit (for example, 16) of the rental balls in the front frame 2B for the pachinko machine, and the revolving game The number of medals required for one game in the machine front frame 2C may be one or more.
[0100]
The game media is not limited to game media. For example, when one of two types of front frames for a pachinko machine and an arrange ball machine is mounted, a game ball may be used as a game medium. In addition, a storage medium such as a magnetic card or an IC card can be used as a game medium.
[0101]
Furthermore, in the embodiment, pachinko machines, arrange ball machines, and revolving game machines are illustrated as the types of gaming machines that can be changed to each other, but the same applies to other gaming machines such as sparrow balls. Needless to say.
[0102]
【The invention's effect】
  In the present inventionOutsideBy exchanging only the front frame 2 while the frame 1 is mounted on the game island 200, the model can be easily changed to a different type of gaming machine, and the cost required for model exchange can be kept low.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a side view of a gaming machine in a state in which a front frame for an arrange ball machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is mounted.
FIG. 2 is a front view of a front frame for an arrange ball machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a rear view of a front frame for an arrange ball machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a front view of the outer frame side showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of the gaming machine with a front frame for an arrange ball machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view of the gaming machine with a front frame for an arrange ball machine according to an embodiment of the present invention mounted.
FIG. 7 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the gaming machine with a front frame for an arrange ball machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the gaming machine with the front frame for the arrange ball machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is an enlarged rear view of a front frame for an arrange ball machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a hinge portion showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram of a control system showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a front view of a front frame for a pachinko machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a rear view of a front frame for a pachinko machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a longitudinal sectional view of the gaming machine with a front frame for a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention mounted.
FIG. 15 is a front view of a front frame for a swivel game machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a side view of the gaming machine with a front frame for a swivel gaming machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 outer frame
2 Front frame
Front frame for 2A arrange ball machine
Front frame for 2B pachinko machine
Front frame for 2C swing type game machine
6 Medal payout device
9 Medal Hopper
12 Payment means
200 Amusement Island

Claims (5)

An outer frame (1) attached to the amusement island (200), and a front frame (2A) pivotally supported to be opened and closed via a pair of upper and lower hinges (4) and (5) on the front side of the outer frame (1) 2B) (2C) and Te gaming machine odor that wherein the said front frame for different that the type of the gaming machine (2A) (2B) (2C) hinge (4) (5) through the outer frame ( 1) to the detachable exchange, said each hinge (4) (5) fixing bracket protruding forward from and outer frame is fixed to the outer frame (1) (1) (21) (22), A movable bracket (23) (24) fixed to the front frame (2A) (2B) (2C) and abutting on the fixed bracket (21) (22) , the upper hinge (4) of the In the movable bracket (23) , a fitting hole (21a ) located at the front end of the fixed bracket (21) of the upper hinge (4) located within the front-rear width of the front frames (2A) (2B) (2C) ) to Hamada' freely hinge shaft (23a) provided to be fitted, the the movable bracket (24) of the lower side of the hinge (5), the front and rear of the front frame (2A) (2B) (2C) The fitting hole (24a) which fits freely Hamada' the front end portion of the hinge shaft of the fixing bracket (22) position to and below the hinge (5) (22a) within is provided, above the hinge the rear side of the front frame at the lower side of the movable bracket (23) in (4) (2A) (2B) (2C), an upper side of the hinge by breaking of the front frame (2A) (2B) (2C) A clearance (25) is provided in which the fixed bracket (21 ) of (4) is fitted and removed , and the front frames (2A), (2B) (2C) below the movable bracket (23) of the upper hinge (4). ) Is provided with a notch (26) into which the fixing bracket (21) of the upper hinge (4 ) is fitted and removed when the front frame (2A) (2B) (2C) is attached or detached. A gaming machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of front frames (2A), (2B), and (2C) is used for a ball circulation type ball game machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the plurality of front frames (2A), (2B), and (2C) is used for a swivel type gaming machine.   The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a game medal is used as a game medium.   A medal payout device (6) having a medal hopper (9) for storing game medals and payout means (12) for paying out game medals in the medal hopper (9) is provided on the outer frame (1) side. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein:

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