JP4645737B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines. In particular, it relates to the assembly of pachinko machines.

  In the pachinko machine, the game area of the game board includes a start port for starting a symbol of the symbol display device, an electric tulip, etc. when a game ball enters, a winning port where a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by winning the game ball, and , Etc., an accessory equipped with a lamp is attached. A game ball detection sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided at the start port and the winning port. In addition, the electric tulip is regarded as a winning opening and includes a game ball detection sensor and a solenoid that opens and closes a pair of opening and closing pieces. The electric parts including these game ball detection sensors, solenoids, lamps, and the like are attached from the front side of the game board. The electrical wiring that is attached so as to penetrate the game board from the rear to the rear and extends from the electrical components extends to the rear side of the game board and is connected to a predetermined control board or relay board.

The applicant knows the following in the present application as a document describing the above prior art.
JP 10-57546 A

However, when assembling the pachinko machine, the electrical wiring extending from the electrical component is inserted into the through groove formed in the game board from the front side of the game board, and the electrical component is then inserted from the front side of the game board. fitted into the through groove, but is attached to the game board with screws or the like, as shown in FIG. 40, when the previously plurality of nails 90 on the game board 30 is pouring, electrical wiring 91 hits the nail 90 there is a problem in that hunt multiplied.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing an electrical wiring extending from an electrical component from being caught by a mounting through groove or other member when the gaming machine is assembled. It is in.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is an electrical component fitted in a through groove formed so as to penetrate from the front side to the rear side of the game board, and extends outward from the electrical component. And a guide means that is provided in the electrical component and accommodates the electrical wiring, wherein the electrical component includes a flat base portion that contacts the surface of the game board, and the base A fixing portion that protrudes rearward by a predetermined length and is fitted in the through groove, and a holding member that is attached to the fixing portion. The holding member includes a pair of side wall portions and a rear portion of the pair of side wall portions. A rear wall portion provided to connect ends, a flange portion extending outward from a front end of at least one of the pair of side wall portions and attached to the fixing portion, and the one of which the flange portion extends Rear end of the side wall A projecting portion that extends outward from the front and a rising portion that extends upward from the tip in the projecting direction of the projecting portion, and has a shape that is open at the top and a flange that is disposed at a position lower than the flange portion. And the collar is the guiding means.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the time of attaching the electrical component on the game board, the electric wires that mow scratching the through grooves or other components for mounting.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which an inner frame 12 and a front frame set 14 are opened with respect to an outer frame 11 to be described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. ing. The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a small screw. Therefore, the structure can be easily reused as compared with the conventional structure in which the plate members are assembled using nails and rivets. In the present embodiment, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm), and the outer dimension in the left and right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). The inner frame 12 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin. The ABS resin is suitable as a material for the inner frame 12 because it is relatively inexpensive, has a characteristic that it can be easily plated, and is resistant to impact. The opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set to extend vertically to the opposite side of the handle installation position when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the inner frame 12 can be opened to the front side with the opening / closing axis serving as an axis. It has become. That is, the inner frame 12 can be opened without causing the inner frame 12 and the game ball launching handle 18 to interfere with each other. The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

  A lower tray unit 13 is attached to the inner frame 12 at the lowermost portion, and a front frame set 14 is attached so as to cover the inner frame 12 in a range excluding the lower tray unit 13. In particular, an annular rib protruding forward is formed on the periphery of the inner frame 12, and the front frame set 14 is fitted so as to enter the inside of the rib. For this reason, when the front frame set 14 is closed, no gap is formed between the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14, and insertion of wires or the like due to fraud can be prevented. The lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the inner frame 12 with a fastener such as a screw. The front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Like the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 is located on the front side with an open / close axis extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It can be opened. The front frame set 14 is configured by integrally forming a glass frame portion that supports glass and the upper plate 19, and can improve the strength compared to the conventional structure that is configured as a separate member. Even when the glass frame portion is enlarged as in the pachinko machine 10 of this example, an appropriate strength can be ensured. Further, the front frame set 14 is made of ABS resin like the inner frame 12, and has a characteristic that it is relatively inexpensive, can be easily plated, and is resistant to impact. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state in which the front frame set 14 is removed from the pachinko machine 10 (however, in FIG. 3, the structure in the game area on the game board 30 is shown as blank for convenience).

  The lower tray unit 13 is provided with a lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray at a substantially central portion, so that game balls discharged from the outlet 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. Most of the lower dish unit 13 is molded of ABS resin like the inner frame 12, but the surface layer forming the lower dish 15 and the front panel 22 at the back of the lower dish are particularly flame retardant. Molded with ABS resin. For this reason, this part is difficult to burn. Reference numeral 17 denotes a ball release lever for discharging the game balls in the lower plate 15 downward. A game ball launching handle 18 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 15 so as to protrude to the front side. Reference numeral 241 denotes a sound output port from the speaker. An ashtray 23 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15. Note that the ashtray 23 is cantilevered on the left side surface of the lower plate 15, and can be rotated until the upper surface opening portion faces downward with an open / close axis extending in the left-right direction as an axis. In other words, it is possible to discharge the butts contained in the ashtray 23 by the turning operation.

  On the other hand, the front frame set 14 above the lower plate 15 is integrally provided with a glass frame portion for supporting glass and an upper plate 19 as a ball tray. Here, the upper tray 19 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device while aligning them in a line. In a conventional pachinko machine, a front decorative frame that can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame is provided below the glass frame, and an upper plate is provided on the front decorative frame, but in this embodiment, the front decorative frame is omitted. The upper plate 19 is provided directly to the front frame set 14. Similar to the lower plate 15, the upper plate 19 has a structure in which the surface layer is formed of flame-retardant ABS resin.

  In FIG. 3, the inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 20 having a rectangular outer shape. A substantially circular window hole 21 is formed at the center of the resin base 20, and a substantially square wiring hole 24 is formed at the upper left side of the resin base 20. A game board 30 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the resin base 20. The game board 30 is made of a rectangular plywood, and is attached in a state in which the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the resin base 20 (inner frame 12). Accordingly, a substantially central portion of the front surface portion of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 21 of the resin base 20. The game board 30 also has a wiring hole 24 a formed on the upper left side, and overlaps with the wiring hole 24 of the resin base 20. The vertical length of the game board 30 is 476 mm, and the horizontal length is 452 mm (same size as before).

  An open switch 25 is attached above the wiring hole 24 in the resin base 20 so as to detect that the front frame set 14 is opened. Further, a grounding metal part 26 partially protruding forward is provided on the upper right side of the resin base 20, and when the front frame set 14 is closed, the reinforcing plate 132 of the front frame set 14 (see FIG. 5). And the reinforcing plate 132 is grounded.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 includes a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, a first starting port 34, a second starting port 33, a variable display unit 35, and the like disposed in a through hole formed by router processing. 30 It is attached from the front side with wood screws or the like. As is well known, a game ball enters the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, and the second starting port 33, and a predetermined number of prize balls enter the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15) by the output of a detection switch described later. Will be paid out. In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and game balls that have not entered the various winning devices etc. are guided through the out port 36 to a ball discharge path (not shown). It has become. The game board 30 is provided with a large number of nails for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (acts) such as a windmill.

  The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a first symbol display device 41 for variably displaying the first symbol and a second symbol display device 42 for variably displaying the second symbol. The first symbol display device 41 includes a first symbol display unit 43 and a holding lamp 44, and changes the display symbol (first symbol) by the display unit 43 every time the game ball passes through the first starting port 34. Let The number of times that the game ball passes through the first starting port 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times of holding is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 44.

  The second symbol display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 45 (see FIG. 7). On the second symbol display device 42, for example, three symbol rows of left, middle and right are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are variably displayed on the second symbol display device 42 so as to be scrolled for each symbol row. Each time the game ball wins the second start opening 33, the display symbol (second symbol) is changed. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the second starting port 33 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times of holding is displayed on the hold lamp 46. In the present embodiment, the second symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) includes a large liquid crystal display of 8 inches. A center frame 47 is disposed in the variable display device unit 35 so as to surround the second symbol display device 42.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and is repeatedly operated between an open state in which a game ball is easy to win and a normal closed state in the event of a big win. ing.

  Further, the game board 30 is provided with a rail unit 50 for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launching device to the upper part of the game board 30, and is fired as the game ball launching handle 18 is rotated. The game balls are guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 includes a rail base unit 50a having an inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail mounting portion 52 which are formed of a ring-shaped resin molded product and are integrally formed inside and outside, and on the inner side surface of the outer rail mounting portion 52. It is composed of a stainless outer rail 55 which is attached and has a long shape. The inner rail portion 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about ¼ of the upper portion, and an outer rail mounting portion 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side portion) faces the inner rail portion 51. . In such a case, a guide rail is formed by the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 (outer rail 55), and each of the rails 51 and 52 is formed by a portion (a portion on the left side) parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. A guide passage is formed. The ball guide passage is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is opened. Further, the outer rail 55 is provided in order to make the flight of the game ball smoother.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip of the inner rail portion 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 4). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide passage between the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail attachment portion 52 to the upper portion of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide passage again. It has become. Further, a return rubber 54 is attached to the outer rail mounting portion 52 at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 4: a portion corresponding to the tip of the outer rail mounting portion 52). . Therefore, the game ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is rebounded while being braked.

  An arc-shaped flange 56 projecting outward is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rail unit 50. The flange 56 constitutes a mounting surface for the game board 30. When the rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30, the flange 56 is brought into contact with the game board 30, and in this state, screws or the like are inserted into the plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56 and the game board 30. The rail unit 50 can be fastened to 30. In particular, the interval between fastening by screws or the like is narrower on the launch side, and the strength against the launch of the game ball is secured by firmly fastening to the game board 30. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the top, bottom, left, and right ends of the rail unit 50 are formed substantially linearly (flatly) as viewed from the front. That is, the flange 56 is cut off at each of the upper, lower, left and right ends of the rail unit 50, and the rail diameter can be expanded in a limited area in the pachinko machine 10, that is, the game area on the game board 30 can be expanded. ing.

  A convex portion 57 is formed at the entrance of the ball guide passage between the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 so as to close a part of the ball guide passage. The convex portion 57 is provided in a substantially vertical direction from the inner rail portion 51 to the lower end portion of the rail unit 50, and a foul ball that does not reach the game area and flows backward in the ball guide passage is used as a foul ball passage 63 (see FIG. 3). To lead to. Note that the lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are spaces for directly sticking seals and plates (S1, S2 in the figure) such as certificate stamps, in order to secure this attachment space. The notches 58 and 59 are formed in the flange 56.

  Next, the game area will be described. The game area is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape by the inner peripheral portion (inner and outer rails) of the rail unit 50. In particular, in this embodiment, the game area partitioned on the board surface of the game board 30 is far more than conventional. It is greatly configured. In the present embodiment, the distance from the uppermost point of the outer rail mounting portion 52 to the lower part of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and the inner rail portion 51 extends from the extreme left position of the outer rail mounting portion 52. The distance to the extreme right position is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail portion 51 to the extreme right position of the inner rail portion 51 is 418 mm.

  In the present embodiment, when the game area is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, the area of the guide rail that is the parallel part of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52 among the area surrounded by the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52. The area is excluded. Accordingly, since the game area does not include the guide rail portion, the left limit position toward the game area is specified not by the outer rail mounting portion 52 but by the inner rail portion 51. Similarly, the right limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail portion 51. The lower limit position of the game area is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. Further, the upper limit position of the game area is specified by the outer rail mounting portion 52.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width of the game area (maximum width in the left-right direction) is 418 mm, and the height of the game area (maximum width in the vertical direction) is 445 mm. Here, the width of the gaming area is preferably at least 380 mm. More preferably, it is 390 mm or more, 400 mm or more, 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more. That is, the width of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. The height of the game area is preferably at least 400 mm. More preferably, it is 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and more preferably 460 mm or more. Of course, it is good also as 470 mm or more, 480 mm or more, and 490 mm or more. That is, the width of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. In addition, about the combination of the said width | variety and height, it is good also as what combined the said numerical value arbitrarily.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of the area of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 is about 70%, which is much larger than the conventional area ratio. Note that the area ratio of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 has been only about 50% in the past, so it can be said that the game area is considerably expanded on the premise that the game board 30 is shared. It should be noted that the external shape of the pachinko machine 10 is almost uniform among manufacturers for the convenience of installation in the game hall, and in the situation where the size of the game board 30 must be the same, the surface of the game board 30 as described above. Increasing the ratio of the area of the gaming area to about 20% is very significant from the viewpoint of expanding the gaming area. Here, the ratio is preferably at least 60% or more. More preferably, it is 65% or more, More preferably, it is 70% or more. Further, if it is 75% or more exceeding the case of this embodiment, it is more desirable. Furthermore, it may be 80% or more.

  Further, the ratio of the area of the game area to the area of the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is about 40%, which is a much larger area ratio than before. The area ratio of the game area to the area of the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is desirably 35% or more. Of course, it may be 40% or more, 45% or more, or 50% or more.

  The first starting ports 34 located on both sides of the variable display device unit 35 have a guide mechanism that allows the game balls that have passed through the first starting port 34 to be moved toward the center. As a result, even when the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, the game ball can be guided toward the center second starting port 33 and the variable winning device 32, and the game area is expanded. As a result, a decrease in interest due to the difficulty of winning the game ball is suppressed. Furthermore, by extending the game area in the left-right direction, a windmill, a first start port 34, a plurality of nails (guide nails for guiding the game ball to the center), and other accessories are arranged in various ways. Thus, the behavior of the game ball in the game areas on the left and right sides of the variable display device unit 35 can be made more interesting. In addition, since the game area is also expanded in the vertical direction, it is possible to arrange various windmills, the first start port 34, a plurality of nails, and other accessories. The behavior of the sphere can be made even more interesting.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 3, in the resin base 20, below the window hole 21 (game board 30), a launch rail 61 for guiding the game ball immediately after being launched from the game ball launcher is attached. Yes. The firing rail 61 is fixedly attached to the resin base 20 via a metal plate 62 behind the firing rail 61, and is configured to extend linearly at a predetermined firing angle (launch angle). In particular, in the pachinko machine 10 of this example, since the game board 30 is larger than the conventional one, the launch position of the launch rail 61 is reduced while lowering the launch position of the game ball so as to match the curvature of the rail unit 50. To make it longer. The launch rail 61 is formed in a substantially M-shaped cross section with a wide width, and stabilizes the launch of the game ball. Therefore, the game ball launched by the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 is first launched obliquely upward along the launch rail 61, and then into a predetermined game area through the ball guide path of the rail unit 50 as described above. Guided.

  In the case of this pachinko machine 10, it has already been described that the game area is greatly expanded as compared with the prior art, but under such a configuration, the curvature of the guide rail must be reduced, so that the launch ball is stabilized. Need some ingenuity. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the launch position of the game ball is lowered, and the inclination angle (launch angle) of the launch rail 61 is made somewhat larger than the existing one (that is, the launch rail 61 is raised) to further launch. The length of the rail 61 is made longer than that of the existing one so as to ensure a sufficiently long ball guiding distance. Thereby, the game ball launched from the game ball launching device can be guided to the guide rail in a more stable state. Particularly in this case, the launch rail 61 is formed so as to extend from the launch position of the game ball launcher to a position beyond the center position (out port 36) of the game area.

  Further, there is a gap of a predetermined interval between the firing rail 61 and the rail unit 50 (guidance rail), and a foul ball passage 63 is formed below the gap. Therefore, if the game ball fired from the game ball launching device does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns to the inside of the guide rail as a foul ball, the foul ball passes through the foul ball passage 63 to the lower plate 15. To be discharged. Incidentally, in the case of the present embodiment, the length of the firing rail 61 is about 240 mm, and the length of the gap at the tip of the firing rail (the length on the extension line of the firing rail 61) is about 40 mm.

  When the foul sphere flows backward in the guide rail, most of the foul sphere flows along the outer rail mounting portion 52 and drops downward when reaching the lower end of the outer rail mounting portion 52. May be ramped in the guide rail and jump to the inner rail 51 side. At this time, the splashed foul ball hits the convex portion 57 at the entrance of the ball guide passage and is guided to the foul ball passage 63. Thereby, all of the foul balls are surely guided to the foul ball passage 63. This suppresses interference between the foul ball and the next game ball to be launched.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, one game ball is supplied to the game ball launching device one by one from the ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side (ball outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 19). At this time, since the launch position of the game ball is lowered in the present embodiment, the drop from the exit of the ball on the front frame set 14 side to the launch position becomes large. Guide members 65 and 66 were installed on the front side. Thereby, the game ball supplied from the ball exit on the front frame set 14 side is always set at a predetermined launch position, and a stable launch operation can be realized. Further, the game ball launching device is provided with a hitting ball, and the game ball is shot with the rotation of the hitting ball around the shaft portion. However, the weight reduction of the hitting ball is desired. Therefore, while aiming to reduce the weight of the hitting ball by changing the material to light metal such as aluminum and reducing the size of the shaft, the head of the hitting ball (on the opposite side of the shaft) is secured to ensure sufficient firing force. A weight is provided at the end. Thereby, sufficient and stable launch of the game ball can be realized. By providing the weight portion of the hitting ball projecting upward, it is possible to easily pick or hit the hitting ball, and it is easy to adjust the hitting strength of the hitting tip.

  In addition, the code | symbol 67 in FIG. 3 is the discharge port connected to the upper plate 19, and a game ball is discharged to the upper plate 19 through this discharge port 67. FIG. An opening / closing shutter 68 having an opening / closing shaft extending in the left-right direction on the lower side is attached to the discharge port 67, and the shutter 68 is supported so that it can be opened forward with the opening / closing shaft as an axis. The shutter 68 is urged toward the closing side by an elastic body such as a spring, and is pressed substantially against the urging force of the elastic body to be in a substantially horizontal state and opens the discharge port 67. That is, in the state where the front frame set 14 is opened (the state shown in FIG. 3), the shutter 68 closes the discharge port 67 by the biasing force of the elastic body, thereby preventing the game ball from being discharged. On the other hand, in the state where the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by the ball passage rod 69 (see FIG. 2) protruding from the back surface of the front frame set 14, and the game ball can be discharged. Accordingly, in the present pachinko machine 10 in which the front decorative frame is omitted and the upper plate 19 is directly provided to the front frame set 14, the game balls in the payout passage and the like are spilled off when the front frame set 14 is opened. Inconvenience can be prevented.

  The resin base 20 is provided with a substantially rectangular small window 71 at the lower right portion of the window hole 21. Accordingly, a seal or the like (S1 in FIG. 4) stretched at the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be viewed through the small window 71. Further, a sticker or the like can be attached from the small window 71.

  Further, support metal fittings 81 and 82 are attached to the left end portion of the inner frame 12 in FIG. 3 as a support mechanism for the front frame set 14. The upper support fitting 81 is provided with a support hole 83 having a notch on the front side of the figure, and the lower support fitting 82 is provided with a protruding shaft 84 protruding in the vertical direction.

  Next, the front frame set 14 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the front frame set 14. The front frame set 14 is formed with a substantially elliptical window 101 so that most of the game area can be visually recognized from the outside. Specifically, the window portion 101 has a shape in which a substantially central portion on the left and right sides is curved relatively gently as compared with the upper and lower sides. The substantially central portion may be linear. In the present embodiment, the distance between the upper end of the window portion 101 (the uppermost portion of the outer rail mounting portion 52 and the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the front frame set 14 (the so-called upper and lower width of the upper frame portion) is 61 mm. It is significantly shorter than the prior art with an upper frame width of about 85 mm to 95 mm. As a result, the upper area of the game area can be easily secured, and the large variable display device unit 35 can also be arranged relatively upward. The distance between the upper end of the front frame set 14 is desirably 80 mm or less, more desirably 70 mm or less, and further desirably 60 mm or less. Of course, as long as a predetermined strength can be ensured, it may be 50 mm or less.

  Further, the shortest distance between the left end of the window portion 101 and the left end of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 (so-called left and right width of the frame portion: shown on the right side in FIG. 5), The frame width on the opening / closing axis side is set to be relatively large in order to increase the strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 itself. In this case, as apparent from comparison between FIGS. 1 and 3, not only the left end portion of the outer rail mounting portion 52 but also the left end portion of the inner rail portion 51 is not limited to the left side in the state where the front frame set 14 is closed. Covered by the part frame part. That is, at least a part of the guide rail overlaps and is covered with the left frame portion of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Even if it becomes difficult to visually recognize the game ball in this way, it is only a passing point where the game ball is guided to the game area, and it is difficult to see the game ball in the game area where the player mainly enjoys the game. It doesn't mean. Therefore, there is no trouble in actual game. Moreover, while such a trouble does not arise, sufficient intensity | strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 are securable. Incidentally, the distance in the left-right direction between the left end position of the outer rail mounting portion 52 and the left end position of the outer frame 11 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 is 21 mm, the right end position of the game area (the right end position of the inner rail portion 51) and the outside The distance in the left-right direction from the right end position of the frame 11 is 44 mm.

  In addition, the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps in the periphery (for example, corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. For example, at the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 containing a light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically, and at the center of the annular illumination portion 102 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10, Similarly, a central illumination unit 103 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, the central illumination unit 103 functions as a jackpot lamp, and lights and blinks when the jackpot is informed that the jackpot is being hit. Further, the upper plate 19 is also provided around the upper plate 19 with an upper plate illumination unit 104 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED. In addition, on the left and right sides of the central illumination unit 103, there are provided a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during the payout of a prize ball and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs. In addition, a transparent resin is attached so that a portion of the inner frame 12 surface, the surface of the game board 30 and the like, in particular, the stamp S1 directly attached to the game board 30 can be visually recognized so as to be adjacent to the lower end of the annular illumination part 102 A small window 107 is provided. Note that the surface of the transparent resin in the small window 107 has a planar shape so that the certificate paper S1 can be recognized from the outside by a reading device.

  In addition, a ball lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. When the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated with a bill or a card inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, a game ball is lent according to the operation. . The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays remaining amount information such as a card. Note that the ball lending operation unit 120 is not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine can be achieved.

  Various reinforcing members made of metal are provided on the back side of the front frame set 14 so as to surround the window portion 101. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, reinforcing plates 131, 132, 133, and 134 are respectively attached to the back side of the front frame set 14 and on the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the window portion 101. These reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are connected in contact with each other, but resin parts 135 for avoiding direct contact are interposed at the connecting portions of the left and upper reinforcing plates 132 and 133 in the drawing. Thereby, the reinforcement board 132 and the reinforcement board 133 are electrically insulated, a conductor does not become loop shape, and generation | occurrence | production of the noise by a magnetic field is suppressed. The right reinforcing plate 131 in FIG. 5 is provided with an engaging claw 131a having a hook shape at an intermediate position thereof. 12a (refer FIG. 3) is comprised so that it may be engaged. With this configuration, the front frame set 14 is configured to include the upper plate 19, and even if the upper and lower pivot support positions are extended, the front frame set 14 can be prevented from being lifted at the intermediate position. Therefore, an illegal act or the like floating the front frame set 14 is suppressed.

  The lower reinforcing plate 134 is provided with a resin rail side wall member 136 at a position facing the firing rail 61 (see FIG. 3). The rail side wall member 136 becomes the side wall of the firing rail 61 when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, the game ball is prevented from spilling from the launch rail 61.

  The reinforcing plates 131 to 134 described above also have a function as a metal frame for supporting the glass, and a part of the reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is folded back to form a glass holding groove. The glass holding grooves are formed in two rows on the front and rear sides, and a pair of front and rear glasses 137 having a rectangular shape are held in each glass holding groove. Thereby, the two glass 137 is attached to the front and back at a predetermined interval.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game area is expanded. Therefore, when the front frame set 14 is closed, one of the guide rails configured by the inner and outer rails 52 and 53 is used. The part is covered with the front frame set 14. Therefore, in the guide rail, a portion where the front open portion cannot be covered with the glass 137 is formed. In such a case, for example, when the game ball launched from the game ball launching device returns without reaching the return ball prevention member 53, the game ball spills out (jumps out) from the guide rail, and the outer rail mounting portion 52 There is a risk of being caught between the glass 137 and the like. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a rail cover 140 for covering the front side open portion of the guide rail is attached to the front frame set 14.

  The rail cover 140 is a substantially flat plate having a substantially arc shape, and is formed of a transparent resin. The rail cover 140 has an arc shape corresponding to the shape of the guide rail, and covers the section from the base end portion of the guide rail to the vicinity of the tip end portion along the peripheral edge of the window portion 101. It is attached to the back side of the set 14. In particular, the size and shape of the rail cover 140 on the inner diameter side substantially match those of the inner rail portion 51. When the rail cover 140 is attached, the surface side of the rail cover 140 is in contact with the glass 137. In a state where the front frame set 14 is closed, the back surface of the rail cover 140 covers almost the entire area of the guide rail. Thereby, the collision of the game ball with the glass 137 can be prevented in most sections of the guide rail. Therefore, adverse effects such as breakage due to contact with the glass 137 can be suppressed.

  Further, a portion where the guide rail protrudes from the side edge portion of the glass 137 is provided at the right end portion of the rail cover 140 (that is, the portion which becomes the right end in the state of FIG. 5 where the rail cover 140 is attached to the front frame set 14). A covering portion 141 for covering is provided. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems such that the game ball spills out of the guide rail (jumps out) or gets caught between the outer rail mounting portion 52 and the glass 137.

  Further, on the back side of the rail cover 140, a ridge 142 is formed that extends in an arc shape along the inner edge of the rail cover 140 and protrudes toward the front side of FIG. The ridge 142 is configured to overlap the inner rail 52 almost integrally with the rim 142 in a state of entering the guide rail when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, for example, even if a wire or the like is intruded through a gap between the front frame set 14 and the inner frame 12 to perform an illegal act, it is very difficult to infiltrate the wire or the like into the game area inside the guide rail. Become. As a result, fraudulent acts performed using a wire or the like can be prevented. In addition, it is good also as a structure which forms the protrusion 142 in a wider range, for example along the whole region of the inner edge of the rail cover 140. According to this structure, it becomes difficult to infiltrate a wire etc. in a wider range, a wire etc. It is possible to more reliably prevent fraudulent acts that are performed using.

  Further, support metal fittings 151 and 152 are attached to the right end portion of the front frame set 14 in FIG. 5 (left end portion when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10) as a support mechanism for the inner frame 12. Therefore, the front frame set 14 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 by assembling the support brackets 151 and 152 on the front frame set 14 side to the support brackets 81 and 82 (see FIG. 3) on the inner frame 12 side. It comes to be installed. In particular, the upper support fitting 81 is provided with a support hole 83 having a notch opened forward, and the lower support fitting 82 is provided with a protruding shaft 84 protruding in the vertical direction. In a state where the front frame set 14 is opened so as to be in a vertical state with respect to 12, the engagement state between the projection shaft 84 and the support bracket 152 is released by lifting the front frame set 14 once, and further, from this state, By pulling the frame set 14 forward, the engagement state between the support hole 83 and the support fitting 153 is released. That is, the front frame set 14 can be removed from the inner frame 12 by the above operation.

  Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 10, the inner frame 12 is provided with a key unit 27 that is unlocked by a key. The inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14, and the front frame set 14 and the outer frame 11 Can be locked to each other. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, a hook-like locked portion 271 that protrudes rearward is provided at the right end of the back surface of the front frame set 14 so as to be lined up and down. When the inner frame 12 and the inner frame 12 are overlapped, each locked portion 271 is inserted into a locking portion through-hole 272 formed at the right end of the inner frame 12. On the other hand, the key unit 27 is inserted through the first hook member 273 and the second hook member 274 that are locked and detached from the locked portion 271 and the key hole 275 provided in the lower portion of the inner frame 12. The key operation is transmitted to the first hook member 273 and the second hook member 274 in response to an unlocking operation of the key (for example, a counterclockwise rotation operation), and these are engaged portions 271 of the front frame set 14. And a first key unlocking transmission mechanism 276 that is disengaged from the first key.

  On the other hand, on the right side surface of the inner periphery of the outer frame 11, quadrangular locked portions (not shown) protruding inward are provided side by side. On the other hand, the third hook member 279 and the fourth hook member 280 that extend toward the locked portion 278 and are locked and detached from the locked portion 278 are different from the above. The operation of the key is transmitted to the third hook member 279 and the fourth hook member 280 in accordance with the unlocking operation of the key (for example, the clockwise rotation operation), and these are detached from the locked portion 278 of the outer frame 11. A second key unlocking transmission mechanism 281 is provided. That is, since the key unit 27 is provided with the first key unlocking transmission mechanism 276 and the second key unlocking transmission mechanism 281, when the key is rotated counterclockwise, the right end of the front frame set 14 becomes the inner frame. 12, and only the front frame set 14 can be opened with the support mechanism as an axis. Further, when the key is rotated in the clockwise direction, the inner frame 12 can be rotated about the support bracket 282 as an axis. The first hook member 273 and the second hook member 274, and the third hook member 279 and the fourth hook member 280 are connected by a first key unlocking transmission mechanism 276 and a second key unlocking transmission mechanism 281 respectively. However, even if an unauthorized unlocking operation is performed on any one of the collar members, it is configured not to be transmitted to the other collar member that has not been unlocked. In other words, if an unauthorized unlocking operation is performed on one of the collar members by using a wire or the like without using a key, the collar member may be detached from the locked portion. Since it is not transmitted to the other non-eave member, the eave member continues to be locked to the locked portion. That is, the front frame set 14 or the inner frame 12 is prevented from being opened by an unauthorized unlocking operation.

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described in detail. FIG. 6 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the rear structure of the pachinko machine 10 for each major part.

  First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. On the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 (actually, the back surface of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30), various control boards are arranged so as to be lined up and down, left and right, or stacked back and forth. A game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into two mounting bases to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. ing. In this case, the main board and the sound lamp control board are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the dispensing control board, launch control board, and power supply board are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit is referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as “second control board unit 202”.

  In addition, since the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203”. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later. In addition, an external relay terminal board 230 for outputting various signals relating to the gaming state such as a “hit signal” to the inner frame 12 is detachably attached by attaching means such as screws and locking claws. It has been. Here, when a simple attachment means such as locking by a locking claw is employed, the external relay terminal board 230 can be easily attached and detached, and operations such as maintenance can be performed smoothly.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured so that they can be attached and detached without using any tools or the like in units of units. It is provided and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden configuration or the like even if the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one behind the other.

  Actually, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 8, the units 201 to 203 are arranged and attached. In FIG. 8, the first control board unit 201 having a substantially L shape is arranged at substantially the center of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 is arranged therebelow. Further, the back pack unit 203 is arranged in a region partially overlapping the first control board unit 201.

  Specifically, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a support shaft part M1 at the left end portion when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the first control board unit 201 is centered on the axis A by the support shaft part M1. It can be opened and closed. Further, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a fastening portion M2 made of a ny latch or the like at the right end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and the locking claw portion M3 at the upper end portion. The first control board unit 201 is fixedly held to the main body of the pachinko machine by the fastening part M2 and the locking claw part M3.

  Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a support shaft part M4 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 opens and closes around the axis B by the support shaft part M4. It is possible. Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a fastening portion M5 made of a ny latch or the like at the left end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side). 2 The control board unit 202 is fixedly held with respect to the main body of the pachinko machine.

  Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a support shaft portion M6 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the back pack unit 203 can be opened and closed around an axis C by the support shaft portion M6. Yes. Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a fastening portion M7 made of a ny latch or the like at the left end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and the upper end portion and the lower end portion are respectively rotatable. , And the back pack unit 203 is fixedly held to the main body of the pachinko machine by the fastening part M7 and the locking parts M8, M9. In particular, the locking portion M8 located in the vicinity of the tank 355 is subjected to a relatively large load by the game ball stored in the tank 355, and here, the I-type locking piece is rotated and locked. A structure that is stronger than the ny latch, such as a structure, is used.

  In this case, the development directions of the units 201 to 203 are not the same, and the first control board unit 201 opens to the left when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, whereas the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit. 203 is configured to open to the right.

  On the other hand, FIG. 9 is a rear view showing the configuration in a state where the game board 30 is assembled to the inner frame 12. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the inner frame 12 as viewed from the rear, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the game board 30 as viewed from the rear. Here, the backside structure of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The game board 30 is installed in a square frame-shaped installation area surrounded by the resin base 20 and does not fall off by a plurality of (four in this embodiment) locking fixtures 211 and 212 provided on the inner frame 12. So that it is fixed. The locking fixtures 211 and 212 can be manually rotated and can be switched between a fixed position (lock position) and a fixed release position (unlock position). FIG. 9 shows a locked state. The locking fixtures 211 at the three left and right sides of the game board 30 are L-shaped metal fittings formed by bending metal pieces, and are configured not to protrude outward from the inner frame 12 when the game board 30 is fixed. Note that the locking fixture 212 at one lower portion of the game board 30 is an I-shaped fastener made of resin.

  A variable display device unit 35 is disposed in the center of the game board 30. In the variable display device unit 35, a frame cover 213 made of resin (for example, made of ABS) that covers the center frame 47 (see FIG. 4) from the back is provided so as to protrude rearward, and at the rear end of the frame cover 213, A second symbol display device 42 as a liquid crystal display device and a display control device 45 are detachably attached in a state where they are overlapped in the front-rear direction. In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 47 are disposed.

  A back frame set 215 is attached to the back surface of the game board 30 so as to surround the variable display device unit 35. The back frame set 215 is a thin resin-molded product (for example, made of ABS) provided so as to stick to the back surface of the game board 30, and a game ball collecting mechanism for collecting game balls won in various winning openings. Is formed. Specifically, below the back frame set 215, there is one place on the downstream side corresponding to the game board opening of the general prize opening 31, the variable prize winning device 32, and the second start opening 33 (see FIG. 3 respectively) described above. A collection passage 216 that gathers at the same position is formed. Further, a discharge passage board 217 made of resin (for example, made of polycarbonate resin) is attached to the inner frame 12 below the game board 30, and a discharge ball is sent to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 in the discharge passage board 217. A discharge passage 218 for guiding is formed. Therefore, as illustrated in phantom lines in FIG. 9, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 31 etc. gather through the collection passage 216 of the back frame set 215, and further the discharge passage 218 of the discharge passage board 217. Through the pachinko machine 10. In addition, the out port 36 (see FIG. 3) similarly communicates with the discharge passage 218, and the game balls that have not won any prize opening are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge passage 218.

  In the above configuration, with the lower end surface of the game board 30 as a boundary, a back frame set 215 (collection passage 216) is provided on the upper side, and a discharge passage board 217 (discharge passage 218) is provided on the lower side. The game board 30 is provided without overlapping (overlapping) in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when the game board 30 is removed from the inner frame 12, there is no inconvenience that the discharge passage board 217 prevents the game board 30 from being removed.

  The discharge passage board 217 is provided just behind the upper plate 19 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10, and a wire or the like is inserted from a ball discharge port (ball passage rod 69 in FIG. 2) leading to the upper plate 19. Further, an illegal act of causing the wire or the like to enter the game area side through a gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217 can be considered. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, a plate 219 that extends in front of the pachinko machine 10 so as to almost integrally overlap the inner frame 12 is provided just behind the upper plate 19 of the discharge passage board 217. Therefore, even if a wire or the like tries to enter from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217, the wire or the like is obstructed by the plate 219, and it is very difficult to make the wire or the like enter the game area. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act such as forcibly opening the variable winning device 32 (large winning opening) using a wire or the like.

  In addition, on the back surface of the game board 30, a winning detection mechanism for detecting the passage of game balls such as various winning holes is provided. Specifically, a prize opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general prize opening 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and a specific area switch 222 and a count switch 223 are provided in the variable prize winning device 32. The specific area switch 222 is a switch that determines that a game ball that has won the variable winning device 32 in the big hit state has entered a specific area (an area for determining whether or not to continue the big hit state), and the count switch 223 displays the winning ball. It is a switch to count. Further, an operation port switch 224 is provided at a position corresponding to the second start port 33, and a gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the first start port 34.

  The prize opening switch 221 and the gate switch 225 are connected to the board relay board 226 through electric wiring (not shown), and the board relay board 226 is further connected to a main board (main control device) described later. Further, the specific area switch 222 and the count switch 223 are connected to the special winning opening relay board 227, and the special winning opening relay board 227 is also connected to the main board. On the other hand, the operation port switch 224 is directly connected to the main board without passing through the relay board.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the variable prize winning device 32 is provided with a big prize opening solenoid for opening the big prize opening and a winning ball sorting plate solenoid for guiding the winning ball to a specific area. The port 33 is provided with an operating port solenoid for opening the electric accessory. In FIG. 9, reference numeral 228 denotes a set handle having a hitting ball and the like, and reference numeral 229 denotes a firing motor.

  Here, as an example of the electrical component, the second starting port 33, which is an electric accessory provided with an operation port switch 224 as a game ball detection sensor and a solenoid that opens and closes a pair of opening and closing pieces, is shown in FIG. This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 38A is a left side view of the electric accessory and an enlarged view of the main part thereof, and FIG. 38B is a front view of the electric accessory. FIG. 39 is a perspective view showing a component having a guide means in the electric accessory.

  The electric accessory 400 is attached to the game board 30, has a second start port 33, and is attached to the rear of the accessory main body 402, an accessory main body 402 that rotatably supports a pair of opening and closing pieces 401, A drive unit 403 having a solenoid for opening and closing a pair of opening and closing pieces 401, and a game medium detection sensor that is attached to the rear of the main body and below the drive unit 403 and detects a game ball won in the second starting port 33 The operating port switch 224 is provided.

  The accessory body 402 of the electric accessory 400 includes a flat base portion 404 that comes into contact with the surface of the game board 30, and a guide portion 405 extending forward in the center and upper portion of the base portion 404 is provided. Yes. The guide portion 405 includes a side wall portion 406 provided at a predetermined distance in the left-right direction, and a front plate portion 407 that connects the left and right side wall portions 406 at the front end of the side wall portion 406. The side wall portion 406 and the front plate The space surrounded by the portion 407 is large enough to allow a game ball to pass through. The guide portion 405 guides the game ball so that only the game ball from substantially above the second start port 33 wins the second start port 33 in a state where the pair of opening and closing pieces 401 are closed. The game ball from above is blocked by the side wall portion 406 so as not to win the second starting port 33.

  Further, the accessory body 402 is provided with a support cover 408 that rotatably supports the pair of opening / closing pieces 401 at the lower portion of the base portion 404, and the support cover 408 is provided approximately below the pair of opening / closing pieces 401. The side half is covered. The support cover 408 is provided with a shaft hole (not shown) into which one end of a rotary shaft (not shown) provided in the opening / closing piece 401 is inserted, and is provided symmetrically in the shaft hole. One end of is inserted. On the other hand, the other rotating shaft of the opening / closing piece 401 is inserted into a shaft hole (not shown) provided at a corresponding position of the base portion 404 with the opening / closing piece 401 interposed therebetween, so that the opening / closing piece 401 can rotate. It has come to be supported. In addition, a guide piece for guiding a game ball from above to the rear of the accessory body 402 is provided on the back side of the center of the support cover 408.

  Further, the accessory main body 402 is provided with a fixing portion 409 protruding rearward by a predetermined length on the back side of the base portion 404, and the driving portion 403 and the operation port switch 224 are fixed to the fixing portion 409. The length of the fixing portion 409 is slightly longer than the thickness of the game board 30. A passage for guiding a game ball is formed inside the fixed portion 409, and the game ball is guided to the rear of the fixed portion 409 by the passage. In the vicinity of the left and right ends of the base portion 404, there are provided mounting holes 410 for attaching the base portion 404, that is, the electric accessory 400 to the game board 30, and screws or the like are inserted into the mounting holes 410 to Etc. can be attached to the game board 30 by screwing them into the game board 30.

  A drive unit 403 is attached to the fixed part 409 of the accessory body 402 via a mounting bracket 411, and the drive unit 403 is provided with a solenoid (not shown). A drive rod is provided that moves forward and backward by energizing the solenoid. A link mechanism is provided at the tip of the drive rod, and the link mechanism opens the pair of opening / closing pieces when the drive rod moves backward, and closes the pair of opening / closing pieces when the drive rod advances. The drive rod is urged forward by elastic means, and is positioned at the forward position when the solenoid is not energized and at the retract position when the solenoid is energized. An extension outlet 413 of an electric wiring 414 for supplying electricity to the solenoid is provided at an upper front end of the solenoid, and the electric wiring 414 extends from the extension outlet 413 to the outside of the solenoid.

  The driving part 403 is formed with a protruding piece 415 extending upward at a part of the member constituting the side wall at the rear end of the upper part, and the protruding piece 415 is formed at a predetermined height inside the driving part 403. Is bent. The protruding piece 415 locks the electric wire 414 extending from the solenoid by the bent portion and the drive unit 403, and the electric wire 414 is locked to the protruding piece 415, so that the solenoid outlet 413 is extended. It is possible to guide the electric wiring 414 extending from the electric wire 400 so as to extend to the rear of the electric accessory 400.

  Further, the fixing portion 409 of the accessory main body 402 is further provided with a recess into which one end of the operation port switch 224 is fitted under the passage for guiding the game ball provided in the lower portion of the fixing portion 409 to the rear. Yes. The operating port switch 224 has a rectangular shape with a plan view and a horizontally long shape. A detection hole through which a game ball can pass is provided at one end, and a detection result of the game ball is provided at the other end. An output board that outputs to the outside is housed. The output board side of the operation port switch 224 is fitted into the concave portion of the fixing portion 409, and the detection hole side is fitted into a fitting groove of a holding member 412 described later, so that the holding member 412 is fixed to the fixing portion 409 of the accessory body 402. As a result, the operating port switch 224 is sandwiched between the accessory body 402 and the holding member 412, thereby attaching to the accessory body 402. Further, an extension outlet 416 is provided at the end of the operation port switch 224 on the output board side, and an electrical wiring 414 extends from the extension outlet 416 to the outside of the operation port switch 224.

  As shown in FIG. 39, the holding member 412 guides the game ball from the accessory body 402 to the detection hole of the operation port switch 224, and the outer shape thereof is a U-shape in plan view. And a rear wall portion 418 provided so as to connect the left and right side wall portions 417 at the rear end of the side wall portion 417. A fitting groove (not shown) having a U-shaped cross section is formed below the inner surfaces of the side wall portion 417 and the rear wall portion 418, and the detection hole side of the operation port switch 224 is formed in the fitting groove. It is designed to be fitted.

  The holding member 412 has, on one side wall portion 417, a flange portion 421 having a protruding portion 419 extending outward in the left-right direction below the rear end and a rising portion 420 extending upward from the tip of the protruding portion 419. It is provided integrally. The flange portion 421 has a shape with an open top, and the electrical wiring 414 of the operation port switch 224 can be accommodated in a space formed between the rising portion 420 and the side wall portion 417. By accommodating the electrical wiring 414 in the flange portion 421, the electrical wiring 414 from the extension outlet 416 can be guided to extend to the rear of the electric accessory 400. A flange portion 422 extending outward in the left-right direction is provided at the front end of the side wall portion 417, and the holding member 412 is fixed to the fixing portion 409 of the accessory main body 402 through an attachment hole formed in the flange portion 422. Can be attached to. In addition, a downward guide piece 423 that guides the game ball to the detection hole of the operation port switch 224 is provided on the inner surface upper portion of the rear wall portion 418.

  In this example, the electric accessory 400 is included in the electric component of the present invention. Further, the protruding piece 415 of the driving unit 403 and the flange 421 of the holding member 412 in this example correspond to the guiding means of the present invention, respectively. Further, the accessory body 402, the driving unit 403, the operation port switch 224, the holding member 412 and the opening / closing piece 401 of this example are included in the constituent parts constituting the electrical parts of the present invention.

  Next, attachment of the electric accessory 400 to the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 38 (A), the game board 30 has a through groove 424 for attaching the electric accessory 400 formed by router processing. The through groove 424 is smaller than the outer shape of the electric accessory 400 in a front view. When the electric accessory 400 is attached, first, the electric wire 414 extending from the solenoid of the electric accessory 400 and the respective outlets 413 and 416 of the operation port switch 224 is locked to the protruding piece 415 and the flange portion 421, respectively. . Thereby, each electric wiring 414 will be in the state by which the extension direction was guided to the back of the electrically-driven accessory 400. FIG.

  In this state, after the electric accessory 400 is positioned on the front side of the game board 30 so that the rear side faces the game board 30, the tip of the electric wiring 414 is inserted through the through groove 424 in advance, The electric accessory 400 is fitted into the through groove 424 of the game board 30. At this time, the electric wiring 414 is locked to the projecting piece 415 and the flange portion 421, and is guided so that the extending direction is directed to the rear of the electric accessory 400. The electric wire 400 is smoothly fitted into the through groove 424 without being sandwiched between the electric wire 400 and the electric wire 414 and being caught by a nail placed on the surface of the game board 30. Can do. Then, after the base portion 404 of the electric accessory 400 is brought into contact with the surface of the game board 30, a screw or the like is inserted into the mounting hole 410 provided in the base portion 404 and the screw or the like is screwed into the game board 30. The electric accessory 400 is attached to the game board 30.

  The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into a main board, which will be described later, and a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) corresponding to the winning situation is transmitted from the main board to the payout control board. The Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board. In such a case, a conventional method (so-called evidence ball method) in which game balls won in various winning openings are once collected in a winning ball processing device and paid out after the winning ball processing device confirms the presence of winning balls one by one in order. Unlike the above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the winning of a game ball is electrically detected for each winning opening and the payout is immediately made (that is, the winning ball processing apparatus is abolished in the pachinko machine 10). is doing). Therefore, even if there are a lot of game balls to be paid out, the payout can be carried out quickly.

  The back frame set 215 is provided with an attachment mechanism for attaching the first control board unit 201. Specifically, as this attachment mechanism, a support bracket 231 extending in the vertical direction is provided at the lower left corner portion when viewed from the back surface of the game board 30, and a pair of upper and lower support holes 231a on the same axis is provided in the support bracket 231. Is formed. In addition, in the lower right part of the game board 30, reference numeral 232 is a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (nylatches), and in the upper left part, reference numeral 233 is a locking claw piece.

  An attachment mechanism for attaching the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 is provided on the back surface of the inner frame 12. Specifically, a long support fitting 235 is attached to the inner frame 12 at its right end, and its configuration is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the support metal fitting 235 has a long plate-like metal fitting main body 236, and the support hole 237 for the second control board unit is formed at two lower positions so as to stand up from the metal fitting main body 236. At the same time, support hole portions 238 for the back pack unit are formed at two upper positions. Coaxial support holes are formed in the support hole portions 237 and 238, respectively. In addition, as an attachment mechanism for the second control board unit, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (ny latch holes) 239 at the left end below the game board installation area. As a mounting mechanism for the back pack unit, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (nylatching holes) 240 at the left end of the game board installation area. However, the support bracket for the second control board unit and the support bracket for the back pack unit can be provided as separate members. Reference numerals 241, 242, and 243 denote rotational fixtures for sandwiching and supporting the back pack unit 203 with the game board 30.

  In addition, in the rear configuration of the inner frame 12, a game ball for distributing a game ball paid out from a payout mechanism, which will be described later, to either the upper plate 19, the lower plate 15, or the discharge passage 218, at the lower right portion of the game board 30. A distribution unit 245 is provided. That is, the opening 245 a of the game ball distribution unit 245 communicates with the upper plate 19, the opening 245 b communicates with the lower plate 15, and the opening 245 c communicates with the discharge passage 218. The game ball distribution unit 245 is configured as a separate member with respect to the back pack unit 203 and is directly fixed to the inner frame 12. That is, even if there is an illegal act on the back pack unit 203, the game ball distributing unit 245 is prevented from being lifted.

  Also, a resin speaker box 246 is attached to the lower end portion of the inner frame 12 to surround the back of the speaker installed on the lower plate 15, and this speaker box 246 improves the sound quality in the low frequency range. ing.

  Next, the first control board unit 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 is a front view of the first control board unit 201, FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the unit 201, FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201, and FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201 viewed from the back. .

  The first control board unit 201 has a mounting base 251 having a substantially L shape, and the main control device 261 and the sound lamp control device 262 are mounted on the mounting base 251. Here, the main control device 261 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, and various lotteries. It has a main board including a random number generator used, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, and the main board is accommodated in a board box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is configured. The substrate box 263 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other by a sealing unit 264 so that they cannot be opened, and thereby the substrate box 263 is sealed.

  As long as the sealing unit 264 is configured to connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be unsealed, any configuration can be applied. Here, as shown in FIG. 14 and the like, five sealing members are connected. The box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened by inserting a locking claw into the long hole of the sealing member. The sealing process by the sealing unit 264 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the opening / sealing process again even after the operation. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into the long hole of at least one sealing member among the five sealing members constituting the sealing unit 264. And when opening the board | substrate box 263 by the malfunction of the accommodated main board | substrate etc., the connection of the sealing member in which the latching claw was inserted, and another sealing member is cut | disconnected. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the long holes of the other sealing members. If the history of opening the substrate box 263 is left in the substrate box 263, it can be easily found that the unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 263.

  The voice lamp control device 262 is a voice lamp including a CPU that controls voice and lamp display in accordance with instructions from the main control device 261 (main board) or the display control device 45, and other ROM, RAM, various ports, and the like. The audio lamp control board is housed in a board box 265 made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power relay board 266 is mounted on the sound lamp control device 262, and power supplied from a power board described later is output to the display control device 45 and the sound lamp control device 262 via the power relay board 266. It is like that.

  The mounting base 251 is formed of a colored (for example, green, blue, etc.) resin material (for example, made of polycarbonate resin), and has two substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 that are flat on the surface. These substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 extend in a direction orthogonal to each other and are formed with a step in the front-rear direction. However, the mounting base 251 may be a colorless transparent or translucent resin molded product.

  The main control device 261 (main substrate) is arranged in a landscape orientation on one substrate mounting surface 252 and the audio lamp control device 262 (audio lamp control substrate) is arranged in a portrait orientation on the other substrate mounting surface 253. It is arranged in the direction. In particular, the main control device 261 is disposed on the near side when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the sound lamp control device 262 is disposed on the back side. In this case, since the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed with steps in the front-rear direction, the control devices 261 and 262 are mounted in a state where the main controller 261 and the sound lamp controller 262 are mounted on the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253. Are arranged with a part of them stacked one after the other. That is, as can be seen in FIG. 14 and the like, the main controller 261 is arranged in a state where a part (about 1/3 in the present embodiment) is floated. Therefore, the sound lamp control device 262 can be extended to an area overlapping with the main control device 261, and the enlargement of the control board can be coped with favorably. In addition, each control device can be installed efficiently. Further, in a state where the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the game board 30, a space is secured behind the board mounting surface 252, and the variable winning device 32 and its electric wiring can be installed without difficulty.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the board mounting surface 252 for the main board has horizontally elongated through holes 254 at two positions on the left and right. Correspondingly, the substrate box 263 of the main control device 261 is provided with rotating fixtures 267 at two places on the left and right sides of the back surface thereof. When the main controller 261 is mounted on the board mounting surface 252, the fixing tool 267 is passed through the through hole 254 of the board mounting surface 252, and the fixing tool 267 is rotated in this state to lock the main control apparatus 261. The Therefore, even if the main control device 261 is arranged in a state where it floats as described above, inconveniences such as dropping off of the main control device 261 can be avoided. Further, since the main control device 261 cannot be removed unless the fixture 267 is unlocked from the back side of the first control board unit 201 (board mounting surface 252), it is expected to have a deterrent effect against illegal acts such as board removal. it can. A grid-like rib 255 is provided on the back surface of the substrate mounting surface 252 for the main substrate.

  The mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 256 on the left end surface of FIG. 14 and the like. By attaching the support shafts 256 to the support fitting 231 shown in FIG. The game board 30 is supported to be openable and closable. Further, the mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 257 as fasteners at the right end portion and a long hole 258 at the upper end portion, and the nai latch 257 is fitted into the fastening hole 232 shown in FIG. The first control board unit 201 is fixed to the game board 30 by locking the locking claw pieces 233 shown in FIG. The support fitting 231 and the support shaft 256 are in the support shaft portion M1 of FIG. 8, the fastening hole 232 and the ny latch 257 are in the fastening portion M2, the locking claw piece 233 and the long hole 258 are in the locking claw portion M3, Each corresponds.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 8, the first control board unit 201 is attached to the back surface of the game board 30 so that the back pack unit 203 is partially covered. Specifically, the back pack unit 203 covers each of a part of the fastening portion M <b> 2 (the nail latch 257) and the first control board unit 201 of the first control board unit 201. Therefore, if the back pack unit 203 is not removed, all the fastening portions M2 cannot be operated, and the first control board unit 201 cannot be opened and closed with respect to the game board 30. The main controller 261 cannot be removed by an operation from the back side of the substrate unit 201. Therefore, also from this configuration, it is possible to expect a deterrent effect against fraudulent acts such as substrate removal. In addition, not only the back pack unit 203 but also a member that is attached to the game board 30 separately from the first control board unit 201 such as a cover that covers an appropriate unit, at least a part of the first control board unit 201 is used. The same effect can be expected from the coating.

  Next, the second control board unit 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 is a front view of the second control board unit 202, FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the unit 202, and FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 202.

  The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mounting base 301 on which a payout control device 311, a base plate 303, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313 and a card unit connection board 314 are mounted. Yes. The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 are provided with a control board including a central control CPU, ROM, RAM, various ports and the like as is well known. The payout of the winning ball and the rental ball is controlled by the substrate. The launch control board of the launch control apparatus 312 controls the launch motor 229 in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, and the power supply board of the power supply apparatus 313 provides a predetermined power supply voltage required by various control apparatuses. Is generated and output. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown). is there. Note that the card unit connection board 314 is not necessary in a cash machine in which game balls are rented directly from the ball lending device or the like to the upper plate without using a card unit.

  The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection substrate 314 are respectively configured to be accommodated in substrate boxes 315, 316, 317, and 318 made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the dispensing control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, the box base and the box cover constituting the substrate box 315 are connected to each other by the sealing unit 319 so that the substrate box 315 is sealed. .

  The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse so that the ball jam is eliminated (return to the normal state). It has become.

  The power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, it maintains the state at the time of a power failure, and can be restored to the state at the time of a power failure when returning from a power failure (power recovery) It has become. Therefore, if the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, when the hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored. If you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, turn on the power while holding down the RAM erase switch 323. We are going to throw it in.

  The mounting base 301 is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin molded product, and a flat board mounting surface 302 is provided on the surface thereof. In this case, the launch control device 312, the power supply device 313 and the card unit connection board 314 are directly mounted side by side on the board mounting surface 302 of the mounting base 301, and the payout control apparatus 311 is mounted on the board box 317 of the power supply apparatus 313. Has been.

  Further, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 305 at the right end in FIG. 17 and the like. By inserting these support shafts 305 into the support hole 237 shown in FIG. 2 The control board unit 202 is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. In addition, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 306 as fasteners at the left end portion. By fitting the nai latch 306 into the fastening hole 239 shown in FIG. It is fixed to the frame 12 so that it cannot be opened and closed. The support hole portion 237 and the support shaft 305 correspond to the support shaft portion M4 in FIG. 8, and the fastened hole 239 and the ny latch 306 correspond to the fastening portion M5, respectively.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. The back pack unit 203 is formed by integrating a resin-molded back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism 352. FIG. 20 shows a rear view of the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the back, and FIG. It shows in FIG.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward of the pachinko machine and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display device unit 35 (however, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned audio The lamp control device 262 is also enclosed. A large number of ventilation holes 354 a are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 354. Each of the air holes 354a has a long hole shape, and the air holes 354a are adjacent to each other at a relatively close position. Therefore, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened by cutting the resin portion between the adjacent vent holes 354a. That is, a predetermined test or the like can be easily performed by cutting the resin portion between the vent holes 354a to expose the display control device 45 and the like inside.

  In addition, a payout mechanism portion 352 is disposed on the base portion 353 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 354. That is, a tank 355 that opens upward is provided at the top of the back pack 351, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 having two lateral rows (two strips) of ball passages and being gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, the tank rail 356 is vertically oriented downstream of the tank rail 356. A case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through the payout passage 359 and the like shown in FIG.

  A vibrator 360 for attaching vibration to the tank rail 356 is attached to the tank rail 356. Therefore, if a clogged ball occurs near the tank rail 356, the clogged ball is eliminated by driving the vibrator 360.

  Here, the vibrator 360 is formed as a unit in which a vibration generator such as a vibration motor is built in a casing, and is attached to the side surface of the tank rail 356 using a female screw. The vibrator 360 may be attached to the tank rail with the entire casing in close contact with the tank rail 356. In this example, the vibrator 360 is attached to the tank rail 356 via an elongated mounting leg. Thereby, the entire vibrator 360 formed as a unit vibrates well, and this vibration is smoothly transmitted to the tank rail 356. The mounting legs are integrally projected from the side surface of the tank rail 356, but may be integrally projected from the vibrator 360, or the tank rail 356 and the vibrator 360 may be May be formed individually and interposed between the tank rail 356 and the vibrator 360.

  The configuration of the tank rail 356 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 22, the tank rail 356 has a rail body 361 having a long bowl shape opened upward, and a spherical ball is formed at the start end of the rail body 361. A receiving part 362 is provided. By this ball receiving portion 362, the game ball dropped from the tank 355 is smoothly taken into the rail body 361. Further, the rail body 361 is provided with a partition wall 363 extending in the longitudinal direction, and the game balls are divided into two hands by the partition wall 363. The two ball passages partitioned by the partition wall 363 are slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball. One or two ridges 364 are provided on the bottom surface of each spherical passage partitioned by the partition wall 363, and an opening 365 is provided on the side of the ridge 364.

  In addition, a rectifying plate 367 is disposed on the rail body 361 so as to cover the ceiling portion of the downstream half. The rectifying plate 367 has a bowed shape so as to limit the height of the ball passage in the tank rail 356 toward the downstream side, and a convex portion 368 extending in the longitudinal direction is formed on the lower surface thereof. . Thereby, each game ball flowing in the tank rail 356 finally flows out downstream without being stacked up and down. Therefore, even if a large group of game balls flow into the tank rail 356, the game balls are prevented from being bitten and the ball clogging in the tank rail 356 is eliminated. The rail body 367 is formed of a black conductive polycarbonate resin, whereas the rectifying plate 367 is formed of a transparent polycarbonate resin. The rectifying plate 367 is detachably provided. By removing the rectifying plate 367, maintenance in the tank rail 356 can be easily performed.

  Returning to the description of FIGS. 20 and 21, the payout mechanism unit 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 that relays a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and takes in the main power from outside. The power switch board 382 is installed. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, AC 24V main power via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by switching the power switch 382a.

  All of the dispensing mechanism 352 from the tank 355 to the dispensing passage 359 is formed of a conductive resin material (for example, conductive polycarbonate resin) and grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the noise by charging of a game ball is suppressed.

  Further, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 385 at the right end portion in FIG. 20 and the like. By inserting the support shafts 385 from above into the support hole portion 238 shown in FIG. The pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. Further, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 386 as fasteners at the left end portion, and a locking hole 387 is provided at the upper end portion. The nai latch 386 is inserted into the tightened hole 240 shown in FIG. The backpack unit 203 is fixed to the inner frame 12 so that it cannot be opened and closed by engaging the fixing hole 387 shown in FIG. At this time, the back pack unit 203 is also fixed to the inner frame 12 by the fixtures 241 and 243 shown in FIG. The support hole 238 and the support shaft 385 are in the support shaft portion M6 in FIG. 8, the fastened hole 240 and the ny latch 386 are in the fastening portion M7, and the fixture 242 and the lock hole 387 are in the lock portion M8, respectively. Equivalent to. Further, the fixture 243 corresponds to the locking portion M9.

  FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The main control device 261 of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic device. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 has a configuration in which data can be retained (backed up) by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. A backup area 503a is provided in addition to the memory and the area.

  In the backup area 503a, when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. This is an area for storing stack points, registers, I / O values, etc. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 33). Conversely, returning of each value written to the backup area 503a includes turning on the power (including turning on the power due to power failure cancellation). The same applies to a power recovery process (see FIG. 26). The N501 terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 is configured to receive a power failure signal S1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, when a power failure occurs due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Due to the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) of FIG. 33 is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a display control device 45, and other switch groups (not shown) are connected to the input / output port 505.

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor. The CPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 is configured to hold (backup) data by supplying a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 described above. The RAM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  The backup area 513a has a stack point at the time of power off, each register, in order to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before power off when the power is turned off when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. This is an area for storing values such as I / O. This writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 33), and on the contrary, the restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the power recovery process when the power is turned on. .

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 having the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 through a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main control device 261, a firing control device 312, a payout motor 358a, and the like are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch motor 229, and the launch motor 229 is permitted to drive when a predetermined condition is met. Specifically, the fact that a firing permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, that the player is touching the game ball launch handle 18, is detected by a sensor signal, and the launch is stopped. On the condition that the firing stop switch is not operated, the firing motor 229 is driven, and the game ball is fired with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the game ball launch handle 18.

  The display control device 45 controls the second symbol variation display on the second symbol display device 42 and the first symbol variation display on the first symbol display device 41. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, two output ports 528 and 529, and a bus. Lines 530 and 531 are provided. The output of the main controller 261 is connected to the input of the input port 527, and the CPU 521, ROM 522, work RAM 523, and image controller 526 are connected to the output of the input port 527 and one output port is connected via the bus line 530. 528 is connected. A first symbol display device 41 (display unit 43) and an audio lamp control device 262 are connected to the output of the output port 528. An output port 529 is connected to the image controller 626 via a bus line 531, and a second symbol display device 42, which is a liquid crystal display device, is connected to the output of the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the display of the second symbol display device 42 and the first symbol display device 41 based on the display command transmitted from the main control device 261. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data, and the work RAM 523 temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. It is a memory for.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the second symbol display device 42, and the display content of the second symbol display device 42 is changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the second symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing. It is displayed on the symbol display device 42.

  The power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch connected to the RAM erase switch 323. A circuit 543. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC 24 volt power supply supplied from the outside, and generates a + 12V power supply for driving various switches and motors, a + 5V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. Then, these + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. Note that operation power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal S1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors a DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal S1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal S1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the power failure process (NMI interrupt processing in FIG. 33).

  The power supply unit 541 normally outputs an output of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient for the execution of the power failure process even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Configured to maintain the value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit for taking in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clearing backup data in the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal S2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the respective RAMs 503 and 513 are cleared in the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. The

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 24, the second symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 42 has three symbol rows of left, middle, and right, and the upper symbol, the middle symbol, the lower symbol for each symbol row. Three symbols (second symbol) of symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the series of symbols is composed of a main symbol with numbers “0” to “9” and a sub-pattern consisting of rhombus-shaped symbols, in ascending or descending order of the numbers. A main symbol is displayed and a sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol to form a series of symbol sequences. Then, the main symbol and the sub symbol are displayed variably from top to bottom with periodicity.

  In such a case, in the left symbol row and the right symbol row, the series of symbols is displayed in descending order (that is, in order of increasing the number of the main symbols), and in the middle symbol row, the series of symbols is also in ascending order (that is, (In order of decreasing main symbol number). Then, the variable display stops in the order of left symbol row → right symbol row → middle symbol row, and at the time of the stop, five effective lines on the second symbol display device 42, that is, upper line L1, middle line L2, lower line L3, A special game video is displayed as a jackpot if the main symbol is aligned with a jackpot symbol combination (in this embodiment, the same main symbol combination) on either the right rising line L4 or the left rising line L5. Yes.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 performs lottery (big hit lottery) of the second symbol display device 42, setting of symbol display, and the like using various counter information during the game. Specifically, 25, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery of the second symbol display device 42, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot symbol of the second symbol display device 42, and the second Reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when the symbol display device 42 fluctuates and changes, random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of the jackpot random number counter C1, and variation pattern selection of the second symbol display device 42 Fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 to be used, and left, middle and right outliers used for setting left out, middle and right outliers Counter CL, CM, has been with the use of the CR.

  Among these, the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS1, and CS2 are loop counters that each add 1 to the previous value and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Further, the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are configured such that register values are added using an R register (refresh register) in the CPU 501, and as a result, numerical values change randomly. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. In addition, the RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). Each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game balls.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 676, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 676), it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. Note that the random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 676), and is updated once for each timer interruption and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing. The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the second start port 33. The number of random number values that are jackpots is set at low probability and high probability, and the number of random numbers that are jackpots at low probability is 2, and the value is “337,673”. Yes, the value of the random number that becomes a big hit at a high probability is 10, and the value is “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661”. The high probability means a state where the jackpot is won by a predetermined probability variation pattern and the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as added value, that is, the time of so-called probability change, and the normal time (low probability) is such When not in a certain state.

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines a symbol when the fluctuation of the second symbol display device 42 is stopped at the time of a jackpot. In the present embodiment, the second symbol display device 42 has five effective lines. Since ten specific symbols (main symbols) are set, 50 counter values (0 to 49) are prepared. That is, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 49, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 49) and then returns to 0. The jackpot symbol counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the second start port 33.

  In addition, the reach random number counter C3 is configured to increment one by one within a range of, for example, 0 to 238 and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the reach random number counter C3 causes the final stop symbol to stop after the reach has occurred by shifting the last stop symbol by one before and after the reach symbol, and the final stop symbol after the reach has also occurred. “Reach other than front / rear off” that stops other than before and “completely out” that does not generate reach, for example, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to front / rear reach, and C3 = 2-21 It corresponds to reach other than front / rear detachment, and C3 = 22 to 238 corresponds to complete detachment. The reach lottery may be set individually according to the state of the lottery probability of the second symbol display device 42, the number of suspended balls at the start of change, and the like. The reach random number counter C3 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment) and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the second start port 33.

  In addition, one of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. For example, the other variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 240, for example, and reaches the maximum value (that is, 240) and then returns to 0. In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, and CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”. The first variation type counter CS1 determines the reach type of the second symbol, such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and other rough symbol variation modes, and the second variation type counter CS2 determines the final stop symbol ( In the present embodiment, a more detailed symbol variation mode such as an elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the middle symbol) stops is determined. Therefore, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 and CS2. It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1, or to determine the symbol variation mode similarly by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

  The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer values of CS1 and CS2 are acquired when the second symbol display device 42 determines the variation pattern at the start of variation of the second symbol.

  The left, middle, and right out symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are displayed in the left column second symbol, the middle column second symbol, and the right column second symbol when the big symbol lottery of the second symbol display device 42 is lost. This is for determining stop symbols (out-of-band symbols). Since each column displays either 20 main symbols or 20 secondary symbols, 20 (0 to 19) each. Counter values are provided. The left, upper, middle, and lower symbols are determined by the out symbol counter CL, the upper, middle, and lower symbols are determined by the out symbol counter CM, and the right symbol column is determined by the out symbol counter CR. The upper, middle and lower symbols are determined.

  In this embodiment, the value of each counter CL, CM, CR is updated at random by using the value of the built-in R register in the CPU 501. That is, when each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated, the lower 3 bits of the R register are added to the previous value, and when the addition result exceeds the maximum value, 20 is subtracted to determine the current value. The Each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated within the normal process so that the update times do not overlap, and the combination of these outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR is the reach of the RAM 503 front / rear reach symbol buffer, reach other than front / rear out It is stored in either the symbol buffer or the completely off symbol buffer. Then, when determining the variation pattern at the start of variation of the second symbol, the buffer value of any one of the front and rear outreach symbol buffer, the non-front and rear outreach symbol buffer, and the complete out symbol symbol buffer is acquired according to the value of the reach random number counter C3. The

  The size and range of each counter is only an example and can be arbitrarily changed. However, the jackpot random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are all different prime numbers, and it is desirable that they are values that are not synchronized in any case.

  Although not shown, the first symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the first symbol display device 41. The first symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of, for example, 0 to 250 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The first symbol random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and is acquired when the game ball passes through the first starting port 34 on either the left or right side. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”.

  Next, each control device executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 501 is roughly divided into main processing that is started when the power is turned on, timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 msec), and power failure to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). There is an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of a signal. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process are described first, and then the main process is described.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 every 2 msec, for example.

  In FIG. 31, first, in step S601, reading processing of various winning switches is executed. That is, the state of various switches (except for the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main controller 261 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Thereafter, in step S602, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in the present embodiment). Then, the random number initial value counter CINI update value is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. Alternatively, in the subsequent step S603, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are each incremented by 1 and their counter values reach the maximum values (in the present embodiment, 676, 49 and 238, respectively). Clear to 0 each. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Thereafter, in step S604, a start winning process associated with winning in the second starting port 33 is executed. The start winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32. In step S701, whether or not the game ball has won the second start opening 33 is determined based on the detection information of the operation opening switch 224. If it is determined that the game ball has won the second start opening 33, in the subsequent step S702, whether or not the number N of the operation reserved balls of the second symbol display device 42 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined. The process proceeds to step S703 on the condition that there is a winning at the second start port 33 and the number N of activated balls is <4, and the number N of activated balls is incremented by one.

  In subsequent step S704, a random number related to the winning of the second symbol is acquired. Specifically, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S603 are stored in the first area among the free storage areas of the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503. Then, after the start winning process, the CPU 501 once ends the timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt processing. This processing is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interruption, the state of the main controller 261 at the time of power-off is stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503.

  That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal S2 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main controller 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 33 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main controller 261. For a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 is output, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main controller 261 can be executed, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within the predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. 33, first, in step S801, the used registers are saved in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503, and in the subsequent step S802, the value of the stack pointer is stored in the backup area 503a. Further, in step S803, the information on the occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a, and in step S804, a power interruption notification command indicating that the power has been interrupted is transmitted to another control device.

  In step S805, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. In step S806, RAM access is prohibited. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  The NMI interrupt process is also executed in the payout control device 311 in the same manner, and the state of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Similarly, the power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 is output. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal S1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. The NMI interrupt process of FIG. 33 is started. The contents are as described with reference to FIG. 33 (however, the transmission of the power-off notification command in step S804 is excluded).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261. This main process is started upon reset when power is turned on.

  First, in step S101, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control devices (such as the sound lamp control device 262 and the payout control device 311) to become operable, for example, Wait processing is performed for about 1 second. In step S102, a payout permission command is transmitted to the payout control device 311. In subsequent step S103, RAM access is permitted.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON). It is determined whether or not. In step S106, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent step S107, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup. The RAM determination value is a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503, for example. Note that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 are correctly stored.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323 when it is desired to return to the initial state when the power is turned on. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is ON, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (step S114, etc.). Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by a RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 503 (step S114 or the like). That is, in step S114, the use area of the RAM 503 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S115, initialization processing of the RAM 503 is executed. In step S116, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal. Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S108, the stack pointer before the power interruption is restored, and in step S109, the information on the occurrence of the power interruption is cleared. In step S110, a command for returning the sub-side control device to the gaming state at the time of power-off is transmitted, and in step S111, the used register is returned from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Further, in steps S112 and S113, the interrupt permission / non-permission is returned to the state before the power interruption, and then the address before the power interruption is returned.

  Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, the processing of steps S201 to S207 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S209 and S210 is executed with the remaining time.

  In FIG. 27, first, in step S201, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information is determined, and if there is winning detection information, a winning ball payout command corresponding to the number of acquired game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311. Further, a stop symbol command, a variation pattern command, a confirmation command, etc. are transmitted to the display control device 45 when the second symbol display device 42 displays the variation of the second symbol. In addition, after the start of the second symbol variation, each time normal processing is performed in the order of variation pattern command-> left symbol sequence stop symbol command-> right symbol sequence stop symbol command-> middle symbol sequence stop symbol command. The command is sent once every 4 msec), and the confirmation command is sent when the fluctuation time elapses.

  Next, in step S202, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated. Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum values (198 and 240 in this embodiment). Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In the subsequent step S203, updating of each off symbol counter CL, CM, CR of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row is executed.

  The update process of each out symbol counter CL, CM, CR will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 28, in step S301, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the out symbol counter CL in the left symbol row. In step S302, It is determined whether or not it is time to update the middle symbol row out of symbol counter CM. If the update timing of the left symbol row (YES in step S301), the process proceeds to step S303, and the outlier symbol counter CL of the left symbol row is updated. On the other hand, if it is time to update the middle symbol sequence (YES in step S302), the process proceeds to step S304 to update the out-of-middle symbol counter CM. Furthermore, if the update timing of the right symbol sequence (both steps S301 and S302 are NO), the process proceeds to step S305, where the outlier symbol counter CR of the right symbol sequence is updated. In updating the outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR in steps S303 to S305, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous counter value, and 20 is subtracted when the addition result exceeds the maximum value, The calculation result is out of order and is used as the current value of the symbol counters CL, CM, CR.

  According to the CL, CM, and CR update processing, the left symbol row, middle symbol row, and right symbol row outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are sequentially updated one by one in one normal process. The update times of the values do not overlap. As a result, every time the normal process is executed three times, the set counter symbols CL, CM, and CR are updated for one set.

  Thereafter, in step S306, it is determined whether or not the combination of the updated outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR is a combination of jackpot symbols. If the combination is a jackpot symbol combination, the processing of steps S307 to S312 is performed. Skip and end this process. On the other hand, if the combination of the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is not a jackpot symbol combination, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S307, it is determined whether or not the combination of the updated out symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a reach symbol combination. It is determined whether or not. If the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are combinations of front and rear outreach, the process proceeds to step S309, and the combination of out symbol symbols CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the front and rear outreach symbol buffer of the RAM 503. If the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are a combination of reach other than front / back off, the process proceeds to step S310, and the combination of the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time is stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / back out of RAM 503. .

  If the combination is other than the reach symbol, in step S311, it is determined whether or not the combination of the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR is a combination of out symbols, and if it is a combination of out symbols, In step S312, the combination of the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the off symbol buffer of the RAM 503. When both of steps S307 and S311 are NO, the symbols are aligned on the left, middle, and right, that is, it corresponds to a jackpot state. In such a case, the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are stored in the buffer. The process is terminated without any processing.

  After the off symbol counter update process, in step S204 in FIG. 27, the winning ball count signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 311 are read. Thereafter, in step S205, a second symbol variation process for performing variation display of the second symbol by the second symbol display device 42 is executed. By this second symbol variation process, jackpot determination, setting of a variation pattern of the second symbol, and the like are performed. However, details of the second symbol variation process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S206, a big prize opening / closing process for opening or closing the big prize opening of the variable prize winning device 35 in the case of the big win state is executed. That is, the big winning opening is opened for each round of the big hit state, and it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the big winning opening has passed or whether a predetermined number of game balls have been won in the big winning opening. When either of these conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening is closed. At this time, the continuous winning opening is allowed on condition that the game ball has passed the specific area, and this is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds.

  In step S207, display control of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 41 is executed. Briefly, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the first starting port 34, the first symbol random number counter C4 is acquired each time and the first symbol is displayed on the display unit 43 of the first symbol display device 41. Is displayed. Then, the first symbol lottery is carried out based on the value of the first symbol random number counter C4. When the first symbol hit state is reached, the second start port 33 is opened for a predetermined time. Although the description is omitted, the first symbol random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 31, like the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3. .

  Thereafter, in step S208, it is determined whether or not the next normal process execution timing has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing (steps S209 and S210). That is, in step S209, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in the present embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  In step S210, the update of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is executed (same as the previous step S202). Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum values (198 and 240 in this embodiment). Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S207 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, it is possible to update the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) at random by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time. .

  Next, the second symbol control process of step S205 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 29, in step S401, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit now. Note that the jackpot includes a special game displayed on the second symbol display device 42 and a predetermined time after the special game is ended. In a succeeding step S402, it is determined whether or not the second symbol display device 42 is displaying the variation of the second symbol. Then, when the big symbol is not being won and the variation of the second symbol is not being displayed, the process proceeds to step S403, and it is determined whether or not the number N of the operation reserved balls of the second symbol display device 42 is larger than zero. At this time, if the jackpot is being hit or if the number N of operation-reserved balls is 0, this processing is terminated as it is.

  Further, if it is neither a big hit nor a change display of the second symbol and if the number N of activated balls is> 0, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S404, 1 is subtracted from the number N of active suspension balls. In step S405, a process for shifting the data stored in the reserved ball storage area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved ball storage area to the execution area side. The reserved first area → the execution area, the reserved second area → The data in each area is shifted such as the first hold area, the third hold area → the second hold area, the fourth hold area → the third hold area.

  Thereafter, in step S406, a change start process is executed. Here, the details of the variation start process will be described using the flowchart of FIG. 30. In step S501, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. To do. Specifically, whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the relationship between the jackpot random number counter value and the mode at that time, as described above, among the numerical values 0 to 676 of the jackpot random number counter C1 at the normal low probability, "337, “673” is a winning value, and “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661” is a winning value at high probability.

  If it is determined that the game is a jackpot, in step S502, a symbol corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, that is, a table not showing the jackpot symbol (value of the jackpot symbol counter C2). And a symbol representing the correspondence between the symbol and the symbol), and the symbol is set as a stop symbol command. At this time, the numbers 0 to 49 of the jackpot symbol counter C2 correspond to any of the 50 jackpot symbols on all five active lines, and any one of the 50 jackpot symbols is set in the stop symbol command. Is done. When these jackpot symbols are gathered with a predetermined specific symbol, the state changes to a probability variation state. However, when the symbols are not specific symbols (non-specific symbols), the probability variation state is not entered.

  Next, in step S503, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation pattern command. At this time, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are checked, and the reach of the second symbol such as normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc. based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. The type and other rough symbol variation modes are determined, and the elapsed time until the final stop symbol (in this embodiment, the middle symbol) stops after the occurrence of reach based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 (in other words, A more detailed symbol variation mode such as the number of variation symbols) is determined. The relationship between the numerical value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the reach pattern and the relationship between the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2 and the stop symbol time are respectively defined in advance by a table or the like. Needless to say, the symbol variation mode may be determined based on the value of only one of the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that it is not a big hit, it is determined in step S504 whether or not a reach has occurred based on the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. If the reach has occurred, it is further determined in step S505 whether the reach is out of front or back based on the value of the reach random number counter C3. In the present embodiment, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is any one of 0 to 238, of which “0, 1” corresponds to the out-of-front reach and “2-21” corresponds to the reach other than the back-and-forth out- “22 to 238” corresponds to no reach (complete detachment).

  If the front / rear out of reach has occurred, the process proceeds to step S506, and the left, middle, and right out of symbol counters CL, CM, CR stored in the front / rear out of reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. In step S507, a variation pattern at the time of front / rear out of reach is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command. At this time, as in step S503, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are checked, and the normal reach, super reach, and premium reach are determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. Etc., until the reach stop type (in the present embodiment, the middle symbol) is stopped after the reach occurrence based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 More detailed symbol variation modes such as the elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) are determined.

  If a reach other than front / rear out occurs, the process proceeds to step S508, and the left, middle, and right out-of-line counters CL, CM, CR stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / rear out of RAM 503 are stopped. Set to. Also, in step S509, a fluctuation pattern at the time of reach other than front / rear deviation is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set as a fluctuation pattern command. At this time, the variation pattern is determined based on the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503, as in step S503 and the like.

  If it is neither big hit nor reach, the process proceeds to step S510, and the left, middle, and right off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the complete off symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. In step S511, the fluctuation pattern at the time of complete deviation is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation pattern command. At this time, since the reach does not occur, the player's interest is reduced, and various symbol variation modes are not required. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in step S511, the symbol variation mode is determined using only the first variation type counter CS1 (that is, without using the second variation type counter CS2). As described above, when the setting of the symbol stop command and the variation pattern command is completed at the time of jackpot, when the reach occurs, and when the reach does not occur, this processing ends.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 29, if step S402 is YES, that is, when the second symbol variation table is in progress, the process proceeds to step S407 to determine whether or not the variation time has elapsed. At this time, the variation time of the second symbol is determined according to the variation pattern of the second symbol, and when this variation time has elapsed, an affirmative determination is made in step S407. In step S408, the stop symbol set for stopping the change is set as a confirmation command, and then this process is terminated.

  Next, payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control device 311. This main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S901, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. In step S902, the process waits until a payout permission command transmitted from main controller 261 is received. When the payout permission command is received, the process proceeds to step S903 to permit the RAM access, and in step S904, the external interrupt pector is set.

  Thereafter, a data backup process is executed for the RAM 513 in the CPU 511. That is, in step S905, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON). In subsequent step S906, the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. It is determined whether or not. In step S907, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent step S908, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address in the RAM 513. It should be noted that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 513 are correctly stored.

  If the RAM erase switch 323 is ON, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (step S915, etc.). Similarly, when the occurrence information of power interruption is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 513 (step S915 or the like). That is, in step S915, the entire area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S916, initialization processing of the RAM 513 is executed. In step S917, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and in step S918, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to a payout control process described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal. Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S909, the stack pointer before the power interruption is restored, and in step S910, the information on the occurrence of the power interruption is cleared. In step S911, CPU peripheral devices are initialized, and in step S912, the used registers are restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Further, in steps S913 and S914, the interruption permission / non-permission is returned to the state before the power interruption, and then the address before the power interruption is returned.

  Next, the flow of the payout control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 35, in step S1001, a command from the main control device 261 is acquired, and the total number of prize balls is stored. In step S1002, the launch control apparatus 312 is set for launch permission. In step S1003, the state return switch 321 is checked, and if it is determined that the state return operation has started, the state return operation is executed.

  Thereafter, in step S1004, setting of the lower pan full tank state or the lower pan full tank release state is executed in accordance with the change in the state of the lower pan 15. That is, when the lower pan 15 is detected based on the detection signal of the lower pan full switch, when the lower pan is full, the lower pan full state is set, and when the lower pan full is not reached , Set the lower pan full release state. In step S1005, setting of a tank ball absence state or a tank ball absence release state is executed according to a change in the state of the tank ball. In other words, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch, and when there is no tank ball, the setting of the tank ball no state is executed. Cancel the setting.

  Thereafter, in step S1006, the presence / absence of a state to be notified is determined. If there is a state to be notified, the 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 311 is notified.

  In steps S1007 to S1009, prize ball payout processing is executed. In this case, if the prize ball is not paid out and the total number of prize balls stored in step S1001 is not 0 (both NO in steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to step S1009 and a prize ball control process (described later). FIG. 36) is started. Further, if the prize ball cannot be paid out or the total number of prize balls is 0 (YES in any of steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to a lending payout process.

  Thereafter, in steps S1010 to S1012, a rental ball payout process is executed. In this case, if it is not possible to pay out the rent and if a rent-out request from the card unit has been received (NO in step S1010, YES in S1011), the process proceeds to step S1012 and a renting control process (described later) FIG. 37) is started. Further, if a rental ball cannot be paid out or a rental ball payout request has not been received (YES in step S1010 or NO in S1011), the subsequent ball removal process is executed.

  In step S1013, the state return switch 321 is checked to execute the ball removal process by driving the payout motor 358a on the condition that the ball removal disabled state is not set and the ball removal operation is not started. In the subsequent step S1014, the control of the vibrator 360 (vibrator control) is executed on condition that the ball is clogged. Thereafter, the process returns to the top of the payout control process.

  In the prize ball control process shown in FIG. 36, in step S1101, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute prize ball payout. In subsequent step S1102, whether the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal is determined based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1103, where the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process, and a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed. Thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1104, and it is determined from the detection result of the payout count switch whether or not the game balls to be paid out as prize balls are normally counted. If the game ball count is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1105, where the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process and the payout motor 358a is stopped, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1106, where it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached the total number of prize balls and the payout has been completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process for the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1107, and then the process returns to the payout control process in FIG.

  In the ball lending control apparatus shown in FIG. 37, in step S1201, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute lending of a lending ball. In the subsequent step S1202, it is determined from the detection result of the dispensing rotation sensor whether the rotation of the dispensing motor 358a is normal. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1203, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process, and a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed. Thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1204, and it is determined from the detection result of the payout count switch whether or not the game balls to be paid out as rented balls are normally counted. If the count of the gaming machine is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1205, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process, and a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed. Thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1206, where it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached a predetermined number of rented balls (25) and the payout is completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1207, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  Thus, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the extending direction of the electric wiring 414 of the electric accessory 400 is determined by the protruding piece 415 and the flange portion 421 provided in the electric accessory 400, When the electric accessory 400 is attached to the game board 30, there is no risk that the electric wiring 414 will be caught by other parts such as nails, and the electric accessory 400 is prevented from being attached to the game board 30 in the caught state. Can do. Further, since the electric wiring 414 is not caught by other parts, an excessive force is not applied to the electric wiring 414, and the electric wiring 414 is disconnected, and the electric accessory 400 becomes a defective product. There is nothing.

  In addition, the electric wiring 414 is sandwiched between the electric accessory 400 and the game board 30 and the electric wiring 414 is disconnected, or the length of the electric wiring 414 is shortened. It is possible to prevent the connection to the substrate or the relay substrate.

  Further, the protruding piece 415 and the flange portion 421 guide the electric wiring 414 to a position extending backward from the game board 30, so that the electric wiring 414 contacts the game board 30 and is caught. It can be surely prevented.

  Furthermore, the projecting piece 415 and the flange 421 are integrated with the drive unit 403 and the holding member 412 that constitute the electric accessory 400, so that the electric accessory 400 can be assembled with the projecting piece 415 and the flange only by assembling the electric accessory 400. Since the part 421 can be provided, the trouble of assembling the protruding piece 415 and the collar part 421 can be saved, and the assembly cost can be reduced.

  Further, since the electric wiring 414 is sandwiched between the side wall portion 417 and the rising portion 420 in the flange portion 421 of the holding member 412, the electric wiring 414 is pulled when connecting the electric wiring 414 to other components. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent the electric wire 414 from being disconnected from the operation port switch 224 and damaging the electric accessory 400.

  The present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as described below. Improvements and design changes are possible.

  That is, in the present embodiment, as the guiding means, the one that guides the electric wiring 414 by hooking and locking the electric wiring 414 to the protruding piece 415 and the flange portion 421 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as a guide means, by providing a groove in an electric component and guiding the electric wire by fitting the electric wire in the groove, by providing a cylindrical hollow portion and inserting the electric wire inside the hollow portion It can also be a guide, a guide provided by providing gripping means and causing the gripping means to grip electrical wiring, or a guide guided by attaching electrical wiring by an adhesive means or adhesive means, etc. When a device that guides the electrical wiring by providing a groove is used, the guide means can be configured with a simple configuration, so that the cost of the electrical component can be kept low.

  Further, in the present embodiment, one set of the electric wiring 414 is provided with one protruding piece 415 or one hook portion 421 at a position extending rearward from the game board 30. For example, a plurality of protruding pieces 415 or flange portions 421 may be provided between the protruding piece 415 or the flange portion 421 and the corresponding extension outlet 413 or extension port 416. In this case, there are many places where the electric wiring is held, and the electric wiring can be reliably guided in a predetermined direction.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although what showed the electrical wiring 414 by providing the collar part 421 and the protrusion piece 415 part as a latching | locking part was shown, it is not limited to this, For example, FIG. As shown, a groove 430 that opens to the rear side of the electric accessory 400 is provided on the fitting surface side of the concave portion provided in the lower part of the fixing portion 409 in the accessory main body 402 and into which one end of the operation port switch 224 is fitted. By forming and engaging the operating port switch 224 with the recessed portion of the fixing portion 409, the electric wiring 414 extending from the extending port 416 of the operating port switch 224 contacts the bottom surface of the groove 430, and the extending direction is a groove. Directed in the 430 open direction. In other words, the electrical wiring 414 may be guided to the rear of the electric accessory 400 by assembling the operation port switch 224 to the fixed portion 409.

  In the example of FIG. 41, the extending direction of the electric wiring 414 is guided by assembling the operation port switch 224 (component) of the electric accessory 400, so that the electric wiring 414 can be guided only by assembling. The assembly cost of the electric accessory 400 can be further suppressed. In this example as well, the hook 421 is provided at the rear end of the electric accessory 400, and the electric wiring 414 is guided and held at two locations, and the electric wiring 414 is connected to other parts. In addition, even if the electric wiring 414 is pulled, the electric wiring 414 is firmly held by the guide means, and therefore, the electric wiring 414 is prevented from being detached from the operation port switch 224 to prevent the electric accessory 400 from being damaged. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, the electric wiring 414 extending from the solenoid is locked to the protruding piece 415 provided at the upper rear end of the driving unit 403 so that the electric wiring is guided to the rear of the electric accessory 400. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, guide means may be provided on the mounting bracket 411 that attaches the drive unit 403 to the accessory body 402. In this case, since it is not necessary to provide a guide means in the drive part provided with the solenoid, the conventional drive part can be used, and the cost provided with the guide means can be suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, the electric accessory 400 (electric tulip) is shown as an electric component. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as an electric component, a game medium provided at a winning opening and a starting port is detected. With a game medium detection sensor that is provided, a game object provided with a light emitting means such as a lamp provided in a game area of the game board, a variable winning device that opens and closes by a biasing force of a solenoid, and a rotating body that holds a plurality of game media And an electric accessory that discharges the game medium stopped on the rotating body under a predetermined condition to the downstream side, or a decorative part that has a light emitting means and exhibits a presentation effect by turning on and blinking the light emitting means. By applying the present invention to them, the same effects as described above can be obtained.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a pachinko machine is shown as a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to a slot machine as a gaming machine. Even when the present invention is applied to a slot machine, the same effects as described above can be obtained.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine of the state which open | released the inner frame and the front frame set. It is a front view which shows the inner frame etc. in the state which open | released the front frame set. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a front frame set. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a disassembled perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the back surface structure of a pachinko machine for every main part. It is a schematic diagram which shows arrangement | positioning of the 1st control board unit in the back surface of a pachinko machine, a 2nd control board unit, and a back pack unit. It is a rear view which shows the structure of an inner frame and a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of an inner frame. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a support metal fitting. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a tank rail. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of a 2nd symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the update process of an off symbol counter. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows payout control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows a ball rental control process. (A) is the figure which expands and shows the left view of an electrically-driven accessory, and the principal part, (B) is a front view of an electrically-driven accessory. It is a perspective view which shows the component provided with the guide means in an electrically-driven accessory. It is explanatory drawing which shows a malfunction condition when attaching an electric accessory to a game board. (A) It is a figure which expands and shows the left view of the electrically-driven accessory provided with the guide means of other embodiment, and its principal part, (B) expands the arrow B section in (A). It is a perspective view shown.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko Machine 30 Game Board 224 Actuator Switch 400 Electric Tool (Electric Parts)
401 Opening and closing piece (part of electrical parts)
402 Main body (part of electrical parts)
403 Drive unit (part of electrical components)
409 fixed part
404 Base part 412 Holding member
417 side wall
418 rear wall 413 extending outlet 414 electric wiring 415 protruding piece 416 extending outlet
419 protrusion
420 Rise
422 flange portion 421 flange portion 424 through groove 430 groove

Claims (1)

An electrical component fitted into a through groove formed so as to penetrate from the front side to the rear side of the game board;
Electrical wiring extending outward from the electrical component;
In the gaming machine, comprising a guide means provided in the electrical component and accommodating the electrical wiring ,
The electrical component has a flat base portion that comes into contact with the surface of the game board;
A fixed portion that protrudes rearward by a predetermined length on the back side of the base portion and is fitted in the through groove;
A holding member attached to the fixed portion,
The holding member extends outward from a front end of at least one of the pair of side walls, a rear wall provided so as to connect a rear end of the pair of side walls, and a rear end of the pair of side walls. A flange portion attached to the fixed portion; a projecting portion extending outward from the rear end of the one side wall portion from which the flange portion extends; and a rising portion extending upward from the tip in the projecting direction of the projecting portion. An upper portion is open and has a flange portion disposed at a position lower than the flange portion;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the collar is the guide means.

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