JP4910551B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

As a kind of game machine, there is a row cormorants gaming machine game with a game ball (e.g., see Patent Document 1).

In the above gaming machines, a gaming machine main body (inner frame) is generally provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to a fixed frame (outer frame) from the viewpoint of maintenance or the like. Therefore, the gaming machine is provided with a locking device so that a person other than the store clerk cannot open the gaming machine main body without permission in the gaming hall.

  Such a locking device includes a cylinder lock that is operated using a dedicated key, a plurality of hook members that are detachably attached to a plurality of locked portions that are provided on a fixed frame, and a cylinder that uses a key. 2. Description of the Related Art There is a known one having a sliding hook that interlocks a plurality of hook members in accordance with an unlocking operation of the lock. And in a locked state, each gutter member engages with the corresponding to-be-latched part, respectively, and a game machine main body cannot open | release with respect to a fixed frame. On the other hand, when the cylinder lock is unlocked with a dedicated key, the hook members are simultaneously detached from the locked portions via the sliding hooks, and the gaming machine main body can be opened.

  In addition, the locking device is generally configured to perform locking without using a dedicated key when locking the gaming machine body from the open state to the closed state. For example, the tip of the saddle member is tapered in a substantially triangular shape, and when the gaming machine main body is closed, first, the inclined portion of the saddle member comes into contact with the locked portion. Therefore, by further closing the gaming machine main body, the saddle member is displaced in the unlocking direction against the urging force of the urging means such as a coil spring. When the eaves member gets over the locked portion, the eaves member returns to its original position by the urging force of the urging means and is locked to the locked portion. This completes the locking of the gaming machine body.

  In recent years, gaming halls have been used for illegal activities to acquire a large number of gaming media by illegally unlocking the gaming machine body during operation and illegally operating or exchanging control devices provided on the back side of the gaming machine. Sometimes it is. Such unauthorized unlocking is usually performed by inserting a wire such as a wire from the gap between the gaming machine main body and the fixed frame, and hooking the wire to a hook member of the locking device and moving it in the unlocking direction. When an unauthorized unlocking operation is performed on any one of the flange members, the operation is transmitted to the other flange member via the sliding rod, and the entire flange member is interlocked and detached from the locked portion. The gaming machine body can be opened.

On the other hand, there is a device that uses a locking device that cannot release the engagement of the eaves member unless a dedicated key is used to improve the defense performance against unauthorized unlocking. For example, when the key is not inserted into the cylinder lock, the locked state of the cylinder lock is not released, and the sliding hook engaged with the cam plate or the like of the cylinder lock and the hook member are maintained in an undisplaceable state. An example. In this case, when the unlocking operation is performed using the key, the sliding rod is operated in accordance with the operation, the rod member is detached from the locked portion, and the opening of the gaming machine main body is permitted. On the other hand, when a direct unlocking operation, i.e., an unauthorized unlocking operation, is performed on the rod member or the sliding rod without using a key, the cylinder lock cam plate or the like does not move. Sliding displacement in the unlocking direction of the palpit is regulated.
JP 2004-166755 A

  However, in the above conventional configuration, it is necessary to perform a locking operation using a dedicated key even when the gaming machine main body is closed. In other words, the gaming machine main body cannot be closed unless the locking operation is performed using the key and the heel member is displaced to a position that is not obstructed by the locked portion.

  On the other hand, when trying to forcibly close the gaming machine main body without using a key, the saddle member and the locked portion collide with each other, such as deformation or breakage of the saddle member or the locked portion. May occur.

Such a problem is not limited to the locking mechanism that locks the gaming machine main body and the outer frame. For example, the locking mechanism that locks the gaming machine main body and an opening / closing member that can be opened and closed with respect to the gaming machine main body. This problem also applies to mechanisms .

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the defense performance against unauthorized unlocking and reducing the occurrence of deformation and breakage of the constituent members. There is to do.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A door body supported to be openable and closable at one side with respect to the fixed frame;
A gaming machine provided with a locking device that locks the door body on the other side with respect to the fixed frame,
The locking device is
Provided along the other side portion on the back side of the door body,
A locking member in which the operating part operated by the key cannot be displaced when the key is not inserted;
A sliding member slidable in conjunction with the operation of the operating portion of the locking member;
In conjunction with the movement of the sliding member, a locking position that is locked to a locked portion provided inside the fixed frame and restricts the opening of the door body, and is detached from the locked portion. And a flange member that is displaced to a non-locking position that allows the door body to be opened,
A protective member that is displaceably provided at a first position that can contact the fixed frame and a second position that cannot contact the fixed frame;
Urging means for urging the protection member toward the first position;
When no key is inserted into the lock member, the operating portion of the lock member cannot be displaced, the sliding displacement of the sliding member is restricted by the operating portion, and the locking member moves to the locking position. The displacement of the flange member is restricted,
When the door is opened, the protective member is displaced to the first position so that the fixed frame can be contacted and the closing of the door is restricted,
When closing the door body, the sliding member slides by inserting a key into the lock member and operating the operating portion, and the collar member is interlocked with the operation of the sliding member. Displacement to the non-locking position and displacement of the protection member to the second position against the biasing means makes the hook member inaccessible to the locked portion and protects the protection member. The gist is that the member cannot contact the fixed frame and the door is allowed to close.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the defense performance against unauthorized unlocking can be enhanced, and the occurrence of deformation and breakage of the constituent members can be reduced.

  In the following, each means suitable for solving the above-described problems will be described in terms of items. In addition, the effect etc. peculiar to a corresponding means are added as needed.

Means 1. A door body (game machine body) supported so as to be openable and closable at one side on the left and right sides of the fixed frame;
A gaming machine comprising a locking device that locks the door body on the left and right other side with respect to the fixed frame,
The locking device is
Provided along the left and right other side on the back side of the door body,
A locking member operated by a key;
In conjunction with the operation of the locking member, the locking position that is locked to the locked portion provided inside the fixed frame and restricts the opening of the door body, and the release position from the locked portion. And a heel member that is displaced to a non-locking position that allows the door body to be opened,
When no key is inserted into the lock member, the lock member does not operate, and the hook member cannot be displaced.
A protective member provided to be displaceable at least in the first position and the second position;
At least in the open state of the door body, when the protection member is in the first position, the protection member becomes a position where the protection member can contact the fixed frame, and the closing of the door body is restricted, and the protection member Is located at the second position, the protection member is in a position where it cannot contact the fixed frame, and the door body is allowed to close.

  According to the said means 1, if a key is not inserted in a locking member, the locked state of a locking member will not be cancelled | released but it will become a structure by which a collar member is maintained undisplaceable in a latching position. Therefore, when the unlocking operation is performed using the key, the hook member is detached from the locked portion in accordance with the operation, and the door body is allowed to be opened. On the other hand, when a direct unlocking operation is performed on the heel member with a wire rod or the like without using a key, that is, when an unauthorized unlocking operation is performed, the locking member does not move, so that the heel member is displaced in the unlocking direction. Is regulated. Therefore, opening of the door body is not allowed. As a result, the defense performance against unauthorized unlocking using a wire or the like is improved.

  Furthermore, the locking device includes a protective member that can regulate the closing of the door body. For this reason, when the protective member is positioned at the first position in the open state of the door body, if the door body is closed without using a key, the protective member is caught by the fixed frame, and the gap between the fixed frame and the door body is reached. The protective member is sandwiched between the two. As a result, it becomes impossible to completely close the door body, so that the load applied to the saddle member and the locked portion is reduced or eliminated, and problems such as deformation and breakage occur in the saddle member. This can be reduced. Moreover, the increase in the number of parts can be suppressed by providing the protective member integrally with the locking device.

  In order to avoid collision between the eaves member and the locked portion and more reliably prevent the eaves member from being damaged, “the thickness of the protection member is the distance between the protection frame and the door body. It is preferable that the thickness is set such that the hook member and the locked portion do not come into contact with each other when sandwiched between the two.

  Furthermore, in order to enhance the above-described effects, “at least in the open state of the door body, when the protection member is in the first position, the protection member is more outward than the peripheral edge of the door body. “Protruding” is preferred. In addition, it is preferable that “when the protective member is in the second position, the protective member is in a state in which the protective member is submerged inward than the peripheral edge of the door”.

  The same applies to the following means, but the number of hook members and the corresponding locked portions is not limited to one, and a plurality of them may be provided (with respect to the protective member). The same). Examples of the lock member include a cylinder lock that is rotated by inserting a key. In this case, the operating part operated by the key is constituted by a lock shaft provided rotatably, an engagement piece (cam plate) fixed to the lock shaft, and the like. The “left and right side portion” refers to one side in the left and right direction. If the “left and right side portion” is, for example, the “right side portion”, the “left and right other side portion” is the “left side portion”. Conversely, if the “left and right one side” is the “left side”, the “left and right other side” is the “right side”.

Mean 2. A door body supported to be openable and closable on one side on the left and right sides of the fixed frame;
A gaming machine comprising a locking device that locks the door body on the left and right other side with respect to the fixed frame,
The locking device is
Provided along the left and right other side on the back side of the door body,
A locking member in which the operating part operated by the key cannot be displaced when the key is not inserted;
A sliding member slidable in the vertical direction in conjunction with the operation of the operating portion of the locking member;
In conjunction with the movement of the sliding member, a locking position that is locked to a locked portion provided inside the fixed frame and restricts the opening of the door body, and is detached from the locked portion. And a saddle member that is displaced to a non-locking position that allows the door body to be opened,
When no key is inserted into the lock member, the operating portion of the lock member cannot be displaced, the sliding displacement of the sliding member is regulated by the operating portion, and the sliding member is displaced by the sliding member. Is a configuration that is regulated,
A protective member provided to be displaceable at least in the first position and the second position;
At least in the open state of the door body, when the protection member is in the first position, the protection member becomes a position where the protection member can contact the fixed frame, and the closing of the door body is restricted, and the protection member Is located at the second position, the protection member is in a position where it cannot contact the fixed frame, and the door body is allowed to close.

  According to the means 2, the same effects as the means 1 can be obtained. The same applies to the following configurations. However, in the “configuration in which the displacement of the eaves member is regulated by the sliding member”, the sliding member and the eaves member are integrally formed, whereby the sliding displacement of the sliding member is achieved. In the case where the restriction is restricted, a configuration in which the flange member is not displaced is also included.

Means 3. The protective member is
Provided to be displaceable in conjunction with the operation of the locking member (operation of the sliding member),
When the collar member is located at the locking position, it is located at the first position,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when the saddle member is located at the non-locking position, the saddle member is located at the second position.

  According to the means 3, when the door member is closed with the key member displaced to the non-locking position, the protective member is in the second position that allows the door member to be closed. As described above, the door body can be completely closed without the protective member being caught by the fixed frame. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform troublesome work such as closing the door body while directly pressing the protective member with the hand of the operator, and workability can be improved.

  Means 4. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3, further comprising urging means for urging the protection member toward the first position.

  According to the means 4, when the door body is opened, the protective member automatically becomes the first position for restricting the closing of the door body. As a result, it is not necessary to perform troublesome work such as pulling the protective member directly outward by the operator's hand, and workability can be improved. When the protective member is displaced to the second position, it is displaced against the urging force of the urging means. Further, in the locked state of the door body, the protective member is positioned at the second position by contacting the inner peripheral surface of the fixed frame.

Means 5. A gaming machine body supported to be openable and closable at one side on the left and right sides with respect to the fixed frame;
On the back side of the gaming machine main body, with a door body that can be opened and closed at the left and right sides with respect to the gaming machine main body,
A locking device is provided that includes a mechanism that locks the gaming machine main body at the left and right other side with respect to the fixed frame, and a mechanism that locks the door body at the left and right other side with respect to the gaming machine main body. A gaming machine,
The locking device is
Provided along the left and right other side on the back side of the gaming machine body,
A locking member in which the operating part operated by the key cannot be displaced when the key is not inserted;
A first sliding member that is slidably displaceable in one of the vertical directions in conjunction with the operation of the operating portion of the lock member in response to a first operation by the key;
In conjunction with the operation of the first sliding member, a locking position that is locked to a first locked portion provided inside the fixed frame and restricts the opening of the gaming machine main body, and the first A first hook member that displaces from the locked portion and displaces to an unlocked position that allows the gaming machine main body to be opened;
A second sliding member that is slidably displaceable in the up and down direction in conjunction with the operation of the operating portion of the lock member in response to a second operation by the key;
In conjunction with the operation of the second sliding member, a locking position that is locked to a second locked portion provided on the door body side to restrict the opening of the door body, and the second locked A second hook member that displaces from the stop and displaces to a non-locking position that allows the door body to be opened;
When no key is inserted into the lock member, the operating portion of the lock member cannot be displaced, and the operating portion restricts the sliding displacement of the first sliding member and the second sliding member. A displacement of the first collar member is regulated by one sliding member, and a displacement of the second collar member is regulated by the second sliding member,
A protective member provided to be displaceable at least in the first position and the second position;
At least in the open state of the gaming machine main body, when the protective member is in the first position, the protective member becomes a position where the protective member can contact the fixed frame, and the closing of the gaming machine main body is restricted, A gaming machine, wherein when the protective member is in the second position, the protective member is in a position where it cannot contact the fixed frame, and the gaming machine main body is allowed to close.

  According to the means 5, the same effect as the means 1 can be obtained. Furthermore, in this means, the unlocking operation of both the gaming machine main body and the door body can be performed by inserting a key into one locking member and performing different operations. In other words, both the gaming machine main body and the door body can be unlocked with a single key, so there is no hassle of using multiple keys separately, improving convenience such as improving workability during maintenance. Can be planned. Further, since the mechanism for locking the gaming machine main body with respect to the fixed frame and the mechanism for locking the door body with respect to the gaming machine main body are integrated into one locking device, an increase in the number of parts can be suppressed. In addition, as 1st and 2nd operation, the rotation operation to one side and the rotation operation to the other in a cylinder lock etc. are mentioned, for example.

  Further, in the configuration in which the door body is arranged so as to cover the control device or the like on the back side of the gaming machine main body, it is difficult to perform an illegal act on the control device or the like by providing the locking mechanism.

Means 6. The protective member is
Provided to be displaceable in conjunction with the operation of the first sliding member,
When the first flange member is located at the locking position, it is located at the first position,
The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein when the first saddle member is located at the non-locking position, the first saddle member is located at the second position.

  According to the means 6, the same effect as the means 3 can be obtained.

  Mean 7 The gaming machine according to means 5 or 6, further comprising urging means for urging the protection member toward the first position.

  According to the means 7, the same operational effects as the means 4 can be obtained.

  Means 8. The game according to any one of means 5 to 7, wherein when the protective member is located at the second position, sliding displacement of the second sliding member is regulated by the protective member. Machine.

  According to the means 8, the door body cannot be unlocked when the gaming machine body is locked to the fixed frame. That is, the door cannot be unlocked unless the gaming machine main body is unlocked and opened. As a result, it becomes more difficult to perform an illegal act on the control device or the like provided on the back side of the gaming machine body. Furthermore, since the restricting means for restricting the sliding displacement of the second sliding member is also used as the protective member, an increase in the number of parts can be suppressed.

  Means 9. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein the protective member is made of an elastic material.

  According to the means 9, the protective member is formed of an elastic material such as rubber. Thereby, as described above, the door body (game machine main body) in the open state can be closed without using a key, and the impact received when the protective member is sandwiched between the fixed frame and the door body can be reduced. . As a result, the effects of the above-described means can be achieved more reliably, and the problem that the protective member itself is damaged can be reduced.

  The basic configuration of various gaming machines to which the above means are applied is shown below.

  A. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a ball game machine. As a more detailed mode example, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a launching means (shot motor, etc.) for playing and launching a game ball based on an operation of the operation means, A game area where a game ball is guided and each ball entry means (general prize opening, variable prize winning device, operation opening, etc.) arranged in the game area, and a special game when a predetermined condition is satisfied A ball game machine in which a state occurs.

  B. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a bullet ball gaming machine having a gaming area extending in a substantially vertical direction. As a more detailed mode example, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a launching means (shot motor, etc.) for playing and launching a game ball based on an operation of the operation means, The game balls are guided and extended along a substantially vertical direction (for example, the game area is constituted by a game board surface), and each ball entry means (general winning mouth, A variable winning device, an operation port, etc.), and configured so that the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area can be visually recognized, and a special game state is generated when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It is done.

  C. The gaming machine in each of the above means or each of the above ball game machines is a pachinko machine or a gaming machine equivalent to a pachinko machine.

  D. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a revolving type gaming machine such as a slot machine. As a more detailed mode example, “a discriminating information string (a symbol string; specifically a rotating body such as a reel or a belt with a symbol) made up of a plurality of identification information (symbols) is variably displayed (specifically, a reel Variable display means (specifically, a rotating unit such as a reel unit) that stops and displays the identification information sequence after the rotation of the starting information means. The identification information (symbol) starts to fluctuate and the identification information (symbol) fluctuates due to the operation of the stop operation means (specifically, the stop button). A spinning-type gaming machine configured to be given game value on condition that the information is specific identification information.

  E. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a gaming machine of a type in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused (especially a gaming machine of a slot machine specification that uses a gaming ball as a gaming medium). As a more detailed mode example, “a discriminating information string (a symbol string; specifically a rotating body such as a reel or a belt with a symbol) made up of a plurality of identification information (symbols) is variably displayed (specifically, a reel Variable display means (specifically, a rotating unit such as a reel unit) that stops and displays the identification information sequence after the rotation of the starting information means. The identification information (symbol) starts to fluctuate and the identification information (symbol) fluctuates due to the operation of the stop operation means (specifically, the stop button). The game value is provided on the condition that the information is specific identification information, and a ball receiving tray (upper plate or the like) is further provided, taking-in means for taking the game ball from the ball receiving tray, and the ball receiving tray Payout means for paying out game balls Comprising a configuration and gaming machine "and the like as starting condition of the game is satisfied by the game ball is captured by the capturing means.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a ball-use spinning machine as a gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The ball-use spinning machine mentioned here is a type of game machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, and particularly refers to a slot machine type game machine that uses a game ball as a game medium. FIG. 1 is a front perspective view showing the entire ball-cylinder-type spinning machine 1, FIG. 2 is a front view, and FIG. 3 is a front door 3 opened with respect to an outer frame 2 as a fixed frame to be described later. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which a later-described main unit 4 and back mechanism unit 5 mounted on the front door 3 are opened, and FIG. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the ball-use type spinning machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 that forms an outer shell of the ball-use type spinning machine 1, and an outer frame 2 provided at the front portion of the outer frame 2. And a front door 3 supported to be opened and closed at one side of the frame 2.

  The outer frame 2 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 screw. A resin curtain decoration 6 is attached to the lower part of the outer frame 2. The upper and lower horizontal plates constituting the outer frame 2 are fixed to a gaming machine installation island provided in the game hall by nails or the like. The left and right vertical plates are connected to adjacent ball lending devices.

  The front door 3 is mainly composed of a base frame 10 whose outer shape is substantially rectangular and a decorative frame 11 attached to the front side thereof. The base frame 10 and the decorative frame 11 are mainly made of synthetic resin, specifically, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin. The decorative frame 11 is fixed to the base frame 10 with a fastener such as a screw.

  A pair of upper and lower opening / closing mechanisms 12 are provided on the upper left and lower left of the front door 3 when viewed from the front of the ball-carrying type game machine 1. Correspondingly, a pair of upper and lower support mechanisms 13 are provided at the upper left and lower left (left end of the curtain) of the outer frame 2. By assembling the opening / closing mechanism 12 to the support mechanism 13, the front door 3 is assembled to the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed.

  Here, the opening / closing mechanism 12 and the support mechanism 13 will be described in more detail based on the relationship between them. As shown in FIG. 6, which is a perspective view of the back side of the front door 3, the opening / closing mechanism 12 includes a base bracket 14 provided along the left and right directions at the upper left and lower left of the base frame 10, and the base bracket 14 and a connecting arm 15 pivotally supported at a substantially central portion in the left-right direction.

A protrusion 16 that protrudes upward or downward is provided at the left end (right end in FIG. 6) of the base metal fitting 14. Correspondingly, at the left end of the support mechanism 13 on the outer frame 2 side, as shown in FIG. 3 and the like, a rail portion 17 into which the protrusion 16 is slidably fitted in the left-right direction is provided. The left end of the rail portion 17 is closed so that the protrusion 16 cannot be pulled out, and the right end is opened so that the protrusion 16 can be taken in and out. On the opening side of the rail portion 17, a locking piece 19 for preventing the protrusion 16 from falling off is provided. The locking piece 19 is always maintained in a state of being biased forward by a spring (not shown).

A connecting tool 20 is provided at the tip of the connecting arm 15. Correspondingly, a connecting portion 21 to which the connecting tool 20 of the connecting arm 15 is connected is provided at the right end of the support mechanism 13. In a state where the connecting tool 20 is connected to the connecting portion 21, the connecting arm 15 is pivotally supported with respect to the support mechanism 13.

  As a procedure for attaching the front door 3 to the outer frame 2, first, the protrusion 16 on the front door 3 side is pressed against the locking piece 19 on the outer frame 2 side in both the upper and lower sides. Then, the locking piece 19 is placed in an immersive state against the biasing force of the spring, and the protrusion 16 is fitted into the rail portion 17. Thereafter, when the connecting tool 20 of the connecting arm 15 is connected to the connecting portion 21, the mounting of the front door 3 is completed. When opening and closing the front door 3, the front door 3 rotates by the protrusion 16 sliding in the left-right direction along the rail portion 17.

  Next, the decorative frame 11 will be described in detail. The decorative frame 11 mainly includes a window frame portion 31 having a substantially rectangular window hole 30, an upper plate constituting portion 32 provided below the window frame portion 31, and a lower portion of the upper plate constituting portion 32. And a lower plate component 33 provided on the plate.

  A transparent glass plate 34 is attached to the window hole 30. This will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the front door 3 viewed from the front side, FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the front door 3 viewed from the rear side, and FIG. 9 is a base frame with the glass plate 34 and the like removed. 10 and a perspective view of the decorative frame 11 as viewed from the front side, and FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the base frame 10 and the decorative frame 11 with the glass plate 34 and the like removed as viewed from the back side.

  The glass plate 34 has substantially the same shape as the window hole 30 and is attached in contact with the peripheral edge of the window hole 30 from the back side of the front door 3. An annular inner peripheral frame 35 made of synthetic resin is attached to the inner peripheral side of the window frame portion 31. The inner peripheral frame 35 is fixed to the decorative frame 11 with a fastener such as a screw in a state where the front end is in contact with the back side of the glass plate 34. Thereby, the glass plate 34 is positioned and fixed in a state of being sandwiched between the inner peripheral frame 35 and the peripheral edge portion of the window hole 30.

  In addition, a substantially rectangular opening 36 that is long in the left-right direction is provided at the lower side of the window frame 31 that is located below the window hole 30 and above the upper plate constituting part 32. A transparent see-through panel 37 is attached to the opening 36. The see-through panel 37 has substantially the same shape as the opening 36, and is fixed to the decorative frame 11 by a fastener such as a screw in a state where the see-through panel 37 is in contact with the peripheral edge of the opening 36 from the back side of the front door 3. The fluoroscopic panel 37 makes it possible to visually recognize information pasted on an information display panel 538 described later.

  The decorative frame 11 is provided with a lamp, a speaker, and the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, among the peripheral portions of the window frame portion 31, the upper side portion 40 is provided with a central lamp display portion 41 at the center and upper speakers 42 on the left and right sides thereof. A decorative cover 43 covering 41 and the upper speaker 42 is attached. The decorative cover 43 includes a central lamp cover portion 43 a and a speaker cover portion 43 b corresponding to the central lamp display portion 41 and the upper speaker 42.

  Further, side lamp display portions 47 are provided on the left and right side portions 46 of the window frame portion 31, and side lamp covers 48 are attached to cover the side lamp display portions 47.

  A lower speaker 51 (see FIG. 4 and the like) is provided in the base frame 10 at the rear of the lower dish constituting portion 33, and a lower speaker cover 52 that covers the front side of the lower speaker 51 is provided on the lower dish constituting portion 33 corresponding to the front side thereof. Is provided.

  A lower lamp display unit 53 is provided on both the left and right sides of the lower plate forming unit 33, and a lower lamp cover 54 is attached to cover the lower lamp display unit 53.

  With these various lamp display units and speakers, various notifications and effects are performed as the game progresses. For example, as described later, when “7” symbols are aligned on the active line (when a big bonus game is acquired), it is notified by lighting, flashing, or the like.

  Next, the upper plate component 32 will be described in detail. A portion corresponding to the upper plate constituting portion 32, that is, a portion below the perspective panel 37 of the decorative frame 11, is formed with a bulging portion 60 in which a part of the decorative frame 11 is bulged forward. Yes. As shown in FIG. 7 and the like, an opening 61 is formed on the upper surface of the bulging portion 60, and the bulging portion 60 penetrates the back side of the decorative frame 11. The upper plate unit 70 is attached to the bulging portion 60 from the back side of the front door 3.

  Here, the upper plate unit 70 will be described in detail. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the entire upper plate unit 70, and FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the upper plate unit 70. FIG. 14 is a plan view of the upper plate 71.

  The upper plate unit 70 includes an upper plate 71 serving as a ball storage means serving as a main body, a card unit operating device 72 assembled to the upper plate 71, a ball return mechanism 73, a ball stopper mechanism 74, a max bed switch 75, a ceiling cover. 76 or the like. Hereinafter, the upper plate 71 and the like will be described in detail in order.

  The upper plate 71 is a ball lending device (prepaid card compatible or non-paid) such as a game ball paid out from a payout mechanism unit 565, which will be described later, or a ball lending sand attached to the ball-use type revolving game machine 1 on a gaming machine installation island or the like. The game ball supplied from the nozzle of the corresponding ball lending device) is stored and supplied to the take-in device 300 described later.

  The upper plate 71 is formed in a substantially box shape that is long in the left-right direction and is opened upward by a synthetic resin material, and can store a game ball therein. Further, the upper plate 71 in the present embodiment is set to have a relatively wide front-rear width, and when attached to the bulging portion 60, the front side from the substantially central portion in the front-rear direction from the position of the fluoroscopic panel 37. It is located in the front and the rear part is located behind the fluoroscopic panel 37.

  A flange 79 is provided on the periphery of the opening of the upper plate 71, and the upper plate unit 70 is attached in a state where the flange 79 is placed on the periphery of the opening 61 of the bulging portion 60. Fixing portions 88 are provided on the left and right side wall portions 71 a and 71 b of the upper plate 71, and the upper plate 71 is fixed to the decorative frame 11 with screws or the like through the fixing portions 88.

  A notch-shaped receiving portion 81 is formed at the left end of the back wall portion 80 of the upper plate 71, and a game ball paid out from a payout mechanism portion 565 serving as a payout means is received through the receiving portion 81. It is discharged to 71.

  On the other hand, at the right end of the bottom portion 82 corresponding to the most downstream side, an intake port 83 opened downward is formed in a rear portion from the substantially central portion in the front-rear direction, that is, a rear portion located rearward of the fluoroscopic panel 37. This intake port 83 is located above the intake device 300 described later.

  The bottom portion 82 of the upper plate 71 is inclined downward from the left side to the right side when viewed from the front of the ball-use spinning machine 1, and the game ball on the upper plate 71 flows toward the intake port 83. It is guided to the capture device 300 via the intake port 83.

  A space (hereinafter referred to as a storage portion 84) in which a larger number of game balls can be stored is secured in the left side portion, that is, the upstream side portion of the upper plate 71 from the substantially central portion in the left-right direction.

  On the other hand, on the right side portion, that is, the downstream side portion of the upper plate 71, a rectifying portion 85 having a relatively narrow front-rear width leading to the intake port 83 is provided. The rectifying unit 85 has a function of guiding the game balls while aligning them toward the intake port 83 and thus toward the capture device 300. More specifically, the right end portion of the back wall portion 80 of the upper plate 71 bulges toward the rear, and accordingly, the rectifying portion 85 has a configuration in which the front-rear width is widened toward the downstream side.

  In addition, two guide ribs 86 are provided on the downstream side of the rectifying unit 85 so as to correspond to the section in which the back wall 80 is bulged. As a result, three rectifying sphere passages 87 are formed that allow the game balls to flow toward the intake port 83 while being aligned in a line. The guide rib 86 is gently curved in the front-rear direction in accordance with the shape of the bulging portion of the back wall 80, and has a shape that tapers toward the downstream side. The three rectifying ball passages 87 extend along the left-right direction on the downstream side and are arranged at equal intervals in the front-rear direction. The arrangement interval at the most downstream portion of the three rectifying ball passages 87 is set in accordance with the arrangement interval of the three acquisition units 305 of the acquisition device 300.

  In front of the rectifying unit 85, a reverse inclined part 90 is provided which is inclined in the direction opposite to the inclination direction of the rectifying part 85, that is, downward toward the left side. Therefore, in the rectifying unit 85, the forward movement of the game ball is restricted by the step portion 91 formed between the rectifying unit 85 and the reverse inclined portion 90. In addition, a partition rib 92 is projected on the back side of the reverse inclined portion 90. As a result, the game ball is dropped from the reverse inclined portion 90 to the rectifying unit 85, and the game ball is prevented from being superimposed on the rectifying unit 85.

  Further, a rearward inclined portion 95 that is inclined downward toward the back side is formed on the near side of the reverse inclined portion 90. A step 96 is formed between the reverse inclined portion 90 and the rearward inclined portion 95, and the movement of the game ball forward from the reverse inclined portion 90 is restricted. Similarly, there is a step 99 between the top portion of the front wall portion 98 of the upper plate 71 and the backward inclined portion 95, and the movement of the game ball forward from the backward inclined portion 95 is restricted.

  A max bed switch 75 is attached to the left of the rearward inclined portion 95. More specifically, an accommodation recess 100 for attaching a max bed switch 75 is formed on the left rear side of the back-facing inclined portion 95, and the max bed switch 75 is attached thereto.

  The max bet switch 75 is equipped with a max bet button 78 exposed on the upper surface side of the upper plate 71 through a button hole 102 formed in the upper plate 71 and a detection sensor for detecting a pressing operation of the max bet button 78. And a switch board 77 attached to the housing recess 100. Further, an LED (not shown) is provided in the max bet button 78. When the LED is turned on, it is notified that the pressing operation is possible, and when the LED is turned off, the pressing operation is not possible. It has come to be.

  An accommodation recess 110 for attaching the card unit operation device 72 is formed on the back side of the reverse inclined portion 90 and the back-facing inclined portion 95 and on the front side of the intake port 33. The upper surface portion of the upper plate 71 corresponding to the housing recess 110 is bulged, and an operation surface 111 for operating the card unit operation device 72 is formed at the bulged portion.

  Here, the card unit operating device 72 will be described in detail. The card unit operation device 72 operates a card unit of a prepaid card-compatible ball lending device, and includes a base member 112 and a card unit operation board 113 mounted on the base member 112. The card unit operation board 113 is provided with a ball lending switch 115, a return switch 116, and a 3-digit display frequency display unit 119 composed of 7-segment LEDs. Further, a ball lending button 117 for operating the ball lending switch 115 and a return button 118 for operating the return switch 116 are placed on the operation surface 111 side.

  When the card unit operating device 72 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a ball lending device disposed on the side of the ball-carrying revolving game machine 1 in the game hall, Lending is done. The ball lending button 117 is operated to obtain a lending ball (lending ball) based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium). 71. The return button 118 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 119 displays remaining amount information such as a card. In addition, the card unit operating device 72 is not required in a game machine in which a game ball is lent directly to the upper plate 71 from a ball lending device or the like that does not support a prepaid card without passing through a card unit. In this case, a decorative seal or the like is affixed to the operation surface 111 (or the upper cover 141). In other words, the ball-use spinning machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to support both prepaid card-compatible and non-compatible ball lending devices.

  The housing recess 110 is provided with a boss 123, and the base member 112 is fixed to the boss 123 with a fastener such as a screw.

  On the operation surface 111, a display portion opening 131 corresponding to the frequency display portion 119, a button hole 132 corresponding to the ball lending button 117, and a button hole 133 corresponding to the return button 118 pass through the receiving recess 110. Is provided. A shaft portion (not shown) suspended from the ball lending button 117 and the return button 118 is in contact with the switches 115 and 116 through the button holes 132 and 133. As a result, the switches 115 and 116 are operated.

  On the operation surface 111 side, a lower cover 140 that covers the upper surface and an upper cover 141 that covers the upper surface of the lower cover 140 are attached.

  A pair of locking claws 143 and 144 are provided on the front side and the rear side of the lower cover 140, respectively, and the lower cover 140 is fixed by locking the locking claws 143 and 144 to the upper plate 71.

  The upper cover 141 is fixed to the upper plate 71 by locking a pair of locking claws 145 provided on the front side to the plate body 71 from the upper side of the lower cover 140 and fixing the rear side with screws or the like. Is done.

  The lower cover 140 is formed of a translucent synthetic resin material that is colored so that the inside is difficult to see. However, the part corresponding to the frequency display part 119 is configured to be seen through. In addition, button holes 151 and 152 are provided at positions corresponding to the ball lending button 117 and the return button 118.

  The upper cover 141 is formed of a colorless and transparent synthetic resin material, and various information (for example, characters such as “ball rental”) described on the surface of the lower cover 140 can be visually recognized. Further, the frequency display unit 119 can be visually recognized through the upper and lower covers 140 and 141. In addition, button holes 153 and 154 are provided at positions corresponding to the ball lending button 117 and the return button 118. Accordingly, the ball lending button 117 and the return button 118 are exposed so as to be operable through the button holes 151 and 152 of the lower cover 140 and the button holes 153 and 154 of the upper cover 141.

  Further, the upper surface of the upper cover 141 is configured such that the front side is inclined downward toward the front and the rear side is inclined downward toward the rear, so that the game ball is not stopped.

  Next, the ball return mechanism 73 attached to the lower side of the card unit operation device 72 will be described in detail. The ball return mechanism 73 is operated to drive the return shutter 341 of the take-in device 300 to discharge the game balls stored in the upper plate 71 to the lower plate 253 described later.

  The ball return mechanism 73 includes a base cover 160 serving as a mounting base for each member, a first rotating member 161 pivotally supported on the upper surface side of the base cover 160, and the first rotating member 161. A second rotating member 162 pivotally supported at the rear position and a return lever 163 as a return operation means provided at a front position of the first rotating member 161 are provided (see FIG. 13). . The base cover 160 is fixed to a boss 165 provided on the back surface of the base member 112 of the card unit operating device 72 with a screw or the like.

  Moreover, the 1st rotation member 161, the 2nd rotation member 162, the 1st rotation member 161, and the return lever 163 are each engaged so that interlocking | linkage is possible. Then, the first rotating member 161 rotates in conjunction with the movement of the return lever 163 in the left-right direction, and the second rotating member 162 rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the first rotating member 161. A coil spring 180 is hung between the front piece of the first rotating member 161 and the boss 165, and the return lever 163 is normally urged to the right.

  In addition, an opening 181 is provided in the lower right portion of the bulging portion 60 of the upper plate constituting portion 32 corresponding to the return lever 163 so that the return lever 163 can be operated by the player. It is exposed on the front side of the trunk game machine 1.

  When the player tries to take out the game ball stored in the upper plate 71, the return lever 163 is slid leftward against the biasing force of the coil spring 180. In conjunction with this, the first rotating member 161 rotates clockwise as viewed from above the ball return mechanism 73, and the second rotating member 162 rotates counterclockwise. As a result, the return shutter 341 of the capture device 300 is operated by the right piece of the second rotating member 162, and the game balls in the upper plate 71 are discharged to the lower plate 253. Details of the operation mode of the return shutter 341 will be described later.

  Next, the ball stop mechanism 74 attached to the back side of the upper plate 71 will be described. The ball stopper mechanism 74 is attached to the back surface side of the rectifying unit 85 in the vicinity of the intake port 83, and is substantially in contact with the base cover 185 that covers the internal mechanism of the ball stopper mechanism 74 from below and the back surface of the upper plate 71. In this state, a slide base 186 that is slidable in the left-right direction and an operation lever 187 for operating the slide base 186 are provided. The base cover 185 is fixed to the back surface of the upper plate 71 with screws or the like.

  In addition, three projecting portions 205 are provided on the side of the intake port 83 of the slide base 186, which is on the left side when viewed from the back side of the ball-carrying spinning machine 1. Each protrusion 205 is fitted into a groove (not shown) formed along the three straightening ball passages 87 on the back surface side of the flow straightening portion 85, and the protrusion 205 is taken by the slide operation of the slide base 186. It is possible to go in and out of the entrance 83.

  In normal times, the slide base 186 is on the right side when viewed from the back side of the ball-use spinning machine 1, and the protruding portion 205 is in a state of being submerged from the intake port 83. From this state, when the operating lever 187 is rotated clockwise as viewed from the back side of the ball-carrying type revolving gaming machine 1, the slide base 186 slides toward the intake port 83, and the protruding portion 205 is taken in. A state of protruding into the mouth 83 is obtained. In this state, the interval between the protruding portion 205 and the bottom wall portion 231 of the box 212 described later is an interval at which the game ball cannot pass, and the game ball cannot be dropped from the intake port 83.

  When releasing the ball stop, the operation lever 187 is rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the back side of the ball-use spinning machine 1. As a result, the slide base 186 slides to the right, and the protruding portion 205 is in a state of being submerged from the intake port 83. As a result, the game ball can fall into the intake port 83.

  Next, the ceiling cover 76 assembled to the upper plate 71 will be described. The ceiling cover 76 is provided so as not to create a gap between the upper plate 71 and the decorative frame 11, and is located on the rear side from the position of the perspective panel 37, that is, from the substantially central portion in the front-rear direction of the upper plate 71. It is provided so as to cover the ceiling portion of the rear portion.

  The ceiling cover 76 is provided in substantially the entire region in the left-right direction along the back wall 80 of the upper plate 71 and is inclined downward toward the rear, and is suspended downward from the left and right sides of the top plate 210. The provided side wall part 211 and the top plate 210 are provided separately, and are composed of a box 212 assembled to the top plate 210. By fixing the rear edge portion and the side wall portion 211 of the top plate body 210 to the rear wall portion 80 and the left and right side wall portions 71a and 71b of the upper plate 71 with screws or the like, the ceiling cover 76 is attached to the upper plate 71. Fixed.

  Further, the front edge of the top plate 210 is fixed to the back side of the decorative frame 11 with screws or the like. A rib 216 projecting forward is provided at the front edge of the top plate 210, and this rib 216 is provided on the back side of the decorative frame 11 when the front edge of the top plate 210 is fixed. It will be in the state engaged with the groove part which is not shown in figure. This prevents illegal acts such as operating a device by inserting a wire or the like into the ball-use spinning machine 1 from the gap between the top plate 210 and the decorative frame 11.

  In the vicinity of the right end of the top plate 210, an opening 217 is provided at an upper position corresponding to the rectifying ball passage 87 and the intake port 83, and the box 212 is disposed above the opening 217. It is inserted.

  The box 212 has a substantially box shape opened upward, and the peripheral shape of the opening is substantially the same as the peripheral shape of the opening 217 of the top plate 210. In addition, a flange 218 is formed on the opening peripheral edge of the box body 212, and this engages with a stepped portion formed on the peripheral edge of the opening 217 of the top plate 210, whereby the box 212 is fixed to the top plate 210. Assembled in a state of being positioned with respect to. When the main unit 4 is disposed at the upper position, the main unit 4 restricts the upward movement. In other words, when the main unit 4 is moved from the upper position, there is no restriction on the upper side of the box body 212, so that the box body 212 can be easily detached from the back side of the front door 3. Thereby, cleaning work, inspection, repair, etc. of the current-carrying ball passage 87 and the intake device 300 located below the intake port 83 can be performed, and the maintainability is improved.

  In the assembled state of the box 212, the bottom wall portion 231 constitutes the ceiling portion of the take-in device 300 (stopping inclined portion 308) and the rectifying ball passage 87 (see FIG. 16). Thereby, as described later, the game balls guided by the rectifying ball passage 87 are passed in a row, and a ball passage leading to the take-in device 300 is formed.

  Further, the game balls flowing in the upper plate 71 are finally caused to flow down to the downstream straightening passage 87 without being stacked up and down by the box 212. Therefore, even if a large amount of game balls flow into the rectifying unit 85, the biting of the game balls is suppressed, and the clogging of the balls in the vicinity of the intake port 83 is eliminated.

  Now, generally, in the game hall, a ball lending device is provided on the left side of the ball-carrying revolving game machine 1, and in the case of a ball lending device compatible with a prepaid card, a bill or a card is inserted as described above. When the card unit operating device 72 is operated in the state, gaming balls are lent according to the operation. Actually, a game ball is supplied to the ball-use type spinning machine 1 (upper plate 71) through a nozzle provided in the ball lending device. This nozzle is normally configured to be rotatable and to be able to be flipped upward. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the nozzle is located at the ball supply position facing the upper plate 71 (above the storage portion 84), a configuration is employed in which the nozzle and the decorative frame 11 do not interfere with each other. Specifically, a notch-shaped recess 250 is provided at a nozzle-corresponding portion that is above the upper plate constituting portion 32 in the decorative frame 11 and that is on the side of the transparent panel 37.

  Next, the lower plate component 33 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. A bulging portion 252 that bulges forward is provided at the lower portion of the decorative frame 11, and a lower plate 253 for storing game balls is attached to the bulging portion 252. In addition, a speaker opening 255 for the lower speaker 51 is provided at the center of the back wall portion 254 of the lower plate constituting portion 33 (lower plate 253), and the speaker opening 255 is provided on the speaker opening portion 255 from the back side of the decorative frame 11. The lower speaker cover 52 is attached (see FIG. 8 and the like). In addition, a discharge port 257 is formed on the right side of the speaker opening 255 when viewed from the front of the ball-use spinning machine 1.

  In addition, a ball punching hole 260 is formed in the lower plate component 33 (the lower plate 253 and the bulging portion 252). The ball removal hole 260 is normally closed by an on-off valve 261 slidably provided inside the bulging portion 252. When the ball removal lever 262 provided on the front surface of the bulging portion 252 is operated and slid, the ball removal hole 260 is opened, and the game balls stored in the lower plate 253 are moved downward from the ball removal hole 260. Is discharged.

  Next, various operation means provided on the decorative frame 11 will be described in detail.

  A start lever switch 268 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the bulging portion 60 of the upper plate forming portion 32 as a starting operation means for starting rotation of reels 511 to 513 described later.

  The start lever switch 268 includes a start lever 268a protruding to the front side of the bulging portion 60, and a switch board 268b mounted with a detection switch for detecting the operation of the start lever 268a and attached to the back side of the bulging portion 60. Become.

  On the right side of the start lever switch 268, stop button switches 271, 272, 273 are provided as stop operation means for individually stopping the rotating reels 511, 512, 513. Each of the stop button switches 271 to 273 is located below the reels 511 to 513 to be stopped. Each stop button switch 271 to 273 can be stopped when a predetermined time elapses after the left reel 511 starts rotating, and an LED (not shown) provided in each button is lit during this state. By displaying, it is notified that the stop operation is possible, and when the rotation stops, it is turned off.

  The stop button switches 271, 272, 273 are mounted with stop buttons 271 a, 272 a, 273 a exposed on the front surface side of the bulging portion 60 and detection sensors that individually detect pressing operations of the stop buttons 271 a-273 a. It consists of a switch board (not shown) attached to the back side of the unit 60.

  In addition, as the operation means, various button-shaped bet switches constituting input means for inserting a game ball (for performing a bet operation) are provided. Each bet switch is used to insert a required number of game balls as game media (or memory game media). In the present embodiment, a 1-bet switch 274 and the above-described max bet switch 75 are provided.

  The 1-bet switch 274 is provided on the left side of the see-through panel 37, and the max-bet switch 75 is located slightly before the upper plate unit 70 and slightly above the start lever switch 268 as described above. ing.

  The 1-bet switch 274 includes a 1-bet button 274a exposed on the front surface side of the mounting portion 275, and a switch board 274b mounted on the back surface side of the mounting portion 275 with a detection sensor for detecting a pressing operation of the 1-bet button 274a. Consists of.

  The 1-bet switch 274 is set so that five game balls are inserted each time the button is pressed. More specifically, “5” game balls of the upper plate 71 are taken in one by one pressing operation of the 1-bet switch 274.

  The maximum bet switch 75 is provided so that a plurality of (three) pressing operations of the one-bet switch 274 can be omitted, and 15 (3 Game balls are set to be taken in. More specifically, “15” game balls on the upper plate 71 are taken in by one press operation of the max bet switch 75. In the present embodiment, the game ball is taken in by the take-in device 300. However, during the big bonus game in the special game state, five (one bet) game balls are taken in by one press operation of the max bet switch 75.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum bet (3 bets) is entered when 5 lines described later are activated (15 game balls are inserted). In other words, when the 1-bet switch 274 is pressed three times or the max-bet switch 75 is pressed once, no further insertion is performed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the maximum bet (3 bets) state is reached and the bet switches 274 and 75 are further pressed, the operation is invalidated.

  A first effect switch 277 and a second effect switch 278 are provided at the right position of the fluoroscopic panel 37 on the opposite side to the position where the 1-bet switch 274 is disposed.

  The first effect switch 277 includes a first effect button 277a exposed on the front surface side of the attachment portion 279 and a detection sensor that detects a pressing operation of the first effect button 277a, and is attached to the rear surface side of the attachment portion 279. The switch board does not. The second effect switch 278 includes a second effect button 278a exposed on the front surface side of the attachment portion 279 and a detection sensor that detects a pressing operation of the second effect button 278a, and is attached to the rear surface side of the attachment portion 279. And a switch board (not shown).

  The first effect switch 277 and the second effect switch 278 are switches that are operated to change the effect format of the liquid crystal display device 501 and the like. Thereby, the player can perform the effect of the format according to his liking.

  Next, the back configuration of the front door 3 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7 and the like, the base frame 10 has a frame shape composed of an upper side portion 10a, a lower side portion 10b, a left side portion 10c, and a right side portion 10d, and a substantially rectangular window hole 281 is formed at a substantially central portion thereof. An attachment base 282 for attaching the lower speaker 51, the capturing device 300, and the like is formed in the lower part of the lower speaker 51 and the entire area in the left-right direction along the lower side part 10b.

  The window hole 281 is provided in a range substantially corresponding to the window hole 30 of the decorative frame 11, the see-through panel 37, and the upper plate forming part 32 (the bulging part 60), that is, the range excluding the lower plate forming part 33. On the other hand, the mounting base portion 282 is provided in a range substantially corresponding to the lower dish constituting portion 33 of the decorative frame 11.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a take-in device 300 is attached to the back side of the mount base 282 at a position below the take-in port 83 of the upper plate 71. The take-in device 300 is attached to an accommodation recess 283 formed on the back side of the mounting base 282 as shown in FIG.

  The take-in device 300 is a device that takes in a predetermined number of game balls when a player performs an operation of inserting game balls. Then, each time a predetermined number of game balls are taken in, the take-in device 300 establishes a game (game) start condition and prepares for the game start. Note that the game ball taken in by the take-in device 300 is guided to a second discharge passage 581d, which will be described later, via a discharge passage 285 provided in the lower portion of the housing recess 283, and to the outside of the ball-use type revolving game machine 1. Discharged.

  A lower speaker 51 is attached to substantially the center on the back side of the mounting base 282. The lower speaker 51 is attached to a housing portion 284 provided on the back side of the mounting base portion 282. The housing portion 284 is formed with a speaker opening portion 284a penetrating to the front surface side of the mounting base portion 282, and the lower speaker 51 faces the speaker cover 52 on the decorative frame 11 side through the speaker opening portion 284a. .

  Here, the capture device 300 as the capture means will be described in detail. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the capture device 300 viewed from the back side, and FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the internal mechanism of the capture device 300.

  The take-in device 300 includes three take-in units 305 corresponding to the three rectifying ball passages 87 of the upper plate body 71. The take-in device 300 is fixed to the base frame 10 with screws or the like.

  A substantially box-shaped housing 306 that forms the outer shape of each take-in unit 305 connects a pair of front and rear housing constituent members (a front housing constituent member 306a and a rear housing constituent member 306b) made of synthetic resin with fasteners such as screws. It is constituted by.

  At the upper part of the housing 306 of each take-in unit 305, a stationary inclined portion 308 that communicates with the rectifying ball passage 87 corresponding to the take-in unit 305 is formed. The stationary inclined portion 308 is inclined relatively gently downward toward the left side (the left side in FIG. 16) when viewed from the back side of the ball-use spinning machine 1. The bottom wall portion 231 of the box 212 is positioned above the opened stop inclined portion 308 (see FIG. 16). As a result, the game balls guided from the rectifying ball passage 87 are taken in and passed in a row, thereby forming a spherical passage 309 having a substantially rectangular cross section and a tubular shape leading into the housing 306. Since the diameter of a general game ball is about 11 mm, the length of each side of the ball passage 309 is set to about 12 mm so that a required gap is formed.

  The spherical passage 309 is branched in the housing 306, one of which is an intake passage 311 that extends in a substantially vertical direction, and the other is a return passage 312 that extends obliquely downward along the stationary inclined portion 308. The intake passage 311 communicates with the discharge passage 285, and the return passage 312 communicates with a return relay path (not shown) that leads to the discharge port 257 of the lower plate 253. Accordingly, when the game ball is taken in, the game ball passes through the take-in passage 311 and is discharged to the outside of the ball-use spinning machine 1 through the discharge passage 285 and the second discharge passage 581d described later. On the other hand, when the game balls stored in the upper plate 71 are returned, the game balls are discharged to the lower plate 253 through the return passage 312. In the normal case, that is, when the return lever 163 of the ball return mechanism 73 is not operated, the return passage 312 is closed by the return shutter 341 so that the game ball cannot pass. Details of the return shutter 341 will be described later.

  Next, an internal mechanism for controlling the taking-in of game balls will be described. A take-in mechanism 315 for controlling the take-in of the game ball is provided in the space outside the passage on the right side (right side in FIG. 16) when viewed from the back side of the ball-use type spinning machine 1 from the take-in passage 311.

  The take-in mechanism 315 includes a flicker 316, a solenoid 317, and a drive transmission member 318 that interlocks both.

  The solenoid 317 has a plunger 320 that protrudes downward. A plunger cap 321 is attached to the tip of the plunger 320. In addition, a coil spring 322 is attached to the plunger 320, and the plunger 320 is pushed downward by the urging force of the coil spring 322 in a normal state, that is, in a non-excited state of the solenoid 317. When the solenoid 317 is excited, the plunger 320 is pulled upward against the coil spring 322.

  The flicker 316 is pivotally supported by the support shaft 323 in the vicinity of the intake passage 311. On the other hand, an opening 338 is provided in the passage wall 337 near the upper end of the intake passage 311. As the flicker 316 rotates, the claw portion 316 a at the tip of the flicker 316 goes in and out of the intake passage 311 through the opening 338. Thereby, the intake passage 311 is opened or closed, and the passage of the game ball is allowed or blocked. More specifically, in a state where the claw portion 316 a of the flicker 316 protrudes into the intake passage 311, the game ball cannot pass through the intake passage 311. In this case, at the normal time when the return shutter 341 is in the passage closed position, the game ball is stopped in the ball passage 309 (the stop inclined portion 308) on the upstream side. On the other hand, in a state where the claw portion 316a of the flicker 316 is immersed outside the intake passage 311, the game ball can pass through the intake passage 311. In this case, in a normal time when the return shutter 341 is in the passage closed position, the game ball flows down through the intake passage 311.

  Further, below the flicker 316, the drive transmission member 318 having a substantially square shape is pivotally supported by a support shaft 324. The tip of the drive transmission member 318 is engaged with the lower end of the flicker 316, and the flicker 316 can be rotated in conjunction with the movement of the drive transmission member 318.

  In addition, the plunger cap 321 is engaged with the lower rear end of the drive transmission member 318, and the drive transmission member 318 and thus the flicker 316 are rotated in conjunction with the vertical movement of the plunger 320.

  Further, in the intake passage 311, a first count sensor 328 is installed immediately downstream of a position where the claw portion 316 a of the flicker 316 protrudes, and a second count sensor 329 is installed at the downstream end. These count sensors 328 and 329 detect a game ball passing through the intake passage 311 when the intake passage 311 is opened by the intake mechanism 315. Thereby, the taking-in of a predetermined number of game balls, which is a game start condition, can be detected.

  The first count sensor 328 has a pair of upper and lower detection units 328a and 328b. Each of the detection units 328a and 328b is configured by a photosensor including a light emitting element and a light receiving element. For example, a light emitting element is disposed on the front side and a light receiving element is disposed on the rear side across the intake passage 311. . In addition, each of the detection units 328a and 328b is provided at a position shifted laterally from the center line of the intake passage 311 and is disposed at a vertical interval at which one game ball can be detected simultaneously.

  In addition, the light emitting element and the light receiving element of each of the detection units 328a and 328b emit or receive light through the through holes 330a and 330b provided in the passage walls of the front housing constituent member 306a and the rear housing constituent member 306b. Detect passage.

  The second count sensor 329 is a proximity sensor, and detects the passage of the game ball when the game ball passes through the hole 329a. In the present embodiment, the second count sensor 329 is detected based on the detection result of the first count sensor 328 and the detection result of the second count sensor 329, even though the passage of the game ball is detected by the first count sensor 328. Therefore, when a game ball cannot be detected, it is determined that a defect such as a clogged ball or an illegal act has occurred in the take-in passage 311.

  In addition, one intake relay board 335 and one board cover 336 covering the intake relay board 335 are attached to the side of the three intake units 305 across the three intake units 305. ing. The take-in relay board 335 is a board that relays the electrical connection between the solenoid 317 and the count sensors 328 and 329 of each take-in unit 305 and the main controller 520 described later.

  Next, an opening / closing mechanism for opening and closing the return passage 312 will be described. A through hole 340 is formed in the front and rear walls of the return passage 312 of each capture unit 305. A return shutter 341 is inserted into the through hole 340 so as to penetrate the three intake units 305.

  The through-hole 340 is provided in the vicinity of a branch portion with the intake passage 311, and the return shutter 341 inserted into the through-hole 340 is normally operated, that is, the return lever 163 of the ball return mechanism 73 is operated. In the absence, it functions as a passage wall of the intake passage 311. That is, during normal times, the return passage 312 is closed by the return shutter 341 so that the game ball cannot pass.

  More specifically, the return shutter 341 has a substantially flat plate shape that is long in the front-rear direction, and includes three substantially rectangular passage openings 342 through which game balls can pass, corresponding to each return passage 312. A receiving portion 343 that contacts the second rotating member 162 of the ball return mechanism 73 is provided at the front end of the return shutter 341. On the other hand, at the rear end portion of the return shutter 341, a spring receiving portion 346 into which the coil spring 345 is fitted and an index portion (not shown) detected by a shutter sensor (not shown) are provided below the spring receiving portion 346. In addition, a regulation claw 344 is provided at a position below each passing port 342.

  In addition, a shutter cap 348 that houses a coil spring 345 and a shutter sensor is provided at the rear portion of the capture device 300. The shutter sensor is configured by a photosensor including a light emitting element and a light receiving element.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, in the normal state, in the return shutter 341, the spring receiving portion 346 of the return shutter 341 is urged to the back side (rear housing component 306) of the last intake unit 305 by the coil spring 345. In this state, the position of each passing port 342 is shifted forward from the positions of the stationary inclined portion 308 and the return passage 312. That is, the return shutter 341 is in a passage closed position where the game ball cannot flow into the return passage 312. At this time, the index part is located in front of the position of the shutter sensor.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, when the return lever 163 of the ball return mechanism 73 is operated, the return shutter 341 is opposed to the coil spring 345 by being pushed by the second rotating member 162. Slide backwards. Thereby, the return shutter 341 takes a passage opening position where the game ball can flow into the return passage 312. In this state, the position of each passing port 342 coincides with the position of the stationary inclined portion 308 and the return passage 312. And since the fall of the game ball to the taking-in passage 311 is regulated by the regulation claw 344, the game ball flows to the return passage 312. As a result, the game balls in the upper plate 71 are discharged to the lower plate 253 via the return passage 312. At this time, when the index portion is detected by the shutter sensor, it is detected that the operation of the ball return mechanism 73 is performed. While this detection is being performed, the capture by the capture device 300 is stopped. Further, when there is a game ball already taken in by the take-in device 300, game balls for the number of taken-in balls are returned to the upper plate 71 from the payout mechanism unit 565 by detecting the index portion.

  Further, by stopping the operation of the return lever 163 of the ball return mechanism 73, the return shutter 341 returns to the passage closed position by the biasing force of the coil spring 345.

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the ball-use spinning machine 1 will be described in detail. Various control boards, payout mechanisms, and the like are attached to the back surface of the base frame 10 as a main unit 4 and a back mechanism unit 5.

  The main unit 4 includes a reel unit, a main control device, a sub control device, and the like as one unit. The back mechanism unit 5 is a unit including a payout control device, a power supply device, a payout mechanism, and the like.

  Here, the main unit 4 will be described in detail first. FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the front side of the main unit 4, and FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the back side of the main unit 4.

  The main unit 4 includes a game panel base 500 made of a synthetic resin material. The gaming panel base 500 can be visually recognized through the window hole 30 (glass plate 34) of the front door 3 in almost the entire front side.

  The gaming panel base 500 is provided with a liquid crystal display device 501 at the top, a reel unit 502 as a variable display means at a substantially central portion, and an information display device 503 at the bottom.

  The liquid crystal display device 501 is fixed to the back side of the game panel base 500 with screws or the like while being mounted on the mounting base 504. A substantially rectangular opening 505 corresponding to the liquid crystal display device 501 is formed on the top of the game panel base 500 to which the liquid crystal display device 501 is attached, and the display portion 501a of the liquid crystal display device 501 is exposed to the front side. is doing. That is, the display unit 501a of the liquid crystal display device 501 is visible from the front side.

  The reel unit 502 is fixed to the back side of the game panel base 500 with screws or the like. The reel unit 502 includes a cylindrical left reel 511, a middle reel 512, and a right reel 513 in a metal frame 507 having a substantially box shape.

  Each of the reels 511 to 513 is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof becomes the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 511 to 513 are arranged on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction.

  A substantially rectangular opening 515 corresponding to the reels 511 to 513 is formed at a substantially central portion of the gaming panel base 500 to which the reel unit 502 is attached, and a part of the surface of each reel 511 to 513 is opened. It is in a state where it can be visually recognized through the part 515.

  When the reels 511 to 513 are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 511 to 513 are visually recognized as moving from top to bottom through the opening 515.

  Each of the reels 511 to 513 is connected to a stepping motor (not shown) serving as a driving unit, and the reels 511 to 513 are individually driven to rotate by driving of each stepping motor. In addition, a rotation position detection sensor (not shown) that individually detects the rotation positions of the reels 511 to 513 is provided, and rotation control of the reels 511 to 513 is performed based on the detection result.

  A large number of symbols (symbols) as identification information are attached to the outer surfaces of the reels 511 to 513. Among these symbols, the number of symbols visible through the opening 515 is limited to a predetermined number mainly determined by the vertical length of the opening 515. In the present embodiment, the vertical length of the opening 515 is set so that three symbols can be visually recognized for each of the reels 511 to 513. In addition, a backlight (not shown) for illuminating a symbol visible through the opening 515 from behind is disposed inside each of the reels 511 to 513.

  The symbols attached to the reels 511 to 513 include, for example, (1) “7” symbol and “BAR” symbol as a big bonus symbol for transitioning to the big bonus game, and (2) “2” for transitioning to the replay game. “Replay symbol”, (3) “Watermelon” symbol, “Bell” symbol, and “Cherry” symbol as small character symbols for which small characters are paid out. In the present embodiment, each of the reels 511 to 513 is provided with 21 symbols in a line. However, the numbers and arrangement orders of the same symbols are different in the reels 511 to 513.

  In the present embodiment, for example, five effective lines are set in such a manner that the reels 511 to 513 are connected, for example, three so as to be parallel to the horizontal direction and two so as to be diagonally crossed. Yes. That is, as the effective lines, upper, middle, and lower horizontal lines (upper line, center line, and lower line) and a pair of diagonal lines (upward and rightward lines) are set. The symbols related to the provision of game values such as the above-mentioned various games and small roles constitute the specific identification information in the present embodiment. For example, a “7” symbol, which will be described later, constitutes specific identification information related to the provision of a big bonus game as a special gaming state. Various effective lines where various symbols stop constitute a predetermined area in the present embodiment.

  Corresponding to these combination lines, effective line display portions 516, 517, and 518 are provided on the left side when viewed from the front of the opening 515. The first effective line display unit 516 is notified by lighting or the like when the central horizontal line (center line) of the combination lines is activated. The second effective line display unit 517 is notified by lighting or the like when the upper and lower horizontal lines (upper line and lower line) of the combination lines are activated. The third effective line display unit 518 is notified by lighting or the like when a pair of diagonal lines (downward right line and upward right line) of the combination lines is activated. Then, when the combination is stopped in a specific combination on the activated combination line, that is, the activated line, a winning is made, and a predetermined ball payout process or a process for shifting to a specific game is executed. In the present embodiment, each effective line is indicated by the backlight turning on along each line.

  In this embodiment, when the “7” symbol and the “BAR” symbol which are combinations of the big bonus symbols are aligned with the left, middle and right on the active line, the big bonus game is entered. When the “replay” symbols are aligned with the left, middle, and right on the active line, the game ball is not paid out and the player enters the replay game.

  Furthermore, regarding the small role design, when the “Watermelon” design is aligned with the left, middle, and right on the active line, 75 game balls are paid out, and the “Bell” design is placed on the left, center, and right. -When the right side is aligned, 40 game balls are paid out. Further, when the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 511 is stopped on the active line, 10 game balls are paid out.

  Further, a main control device 520 that centrally manages various controls relating to the game and a sub control device 521 that operates dependently on the main control device 520 are installed on the back side of the game panel base 500. .

  Here, the main controller 520 and the sub controller 521 will be described in detail. The main control device 520 is mounted on a mounting base 522 that is fixed to the right side of the reel unit 502, and the sub-control device 521 is mounted on a mounting base 523 that is fixed to the top of the reel unit 502. The main control device 520 is arranged in a vertically long direction, and the sub control device 521 is arranged in a horizontally long direction with a slight inclination in the front-rear direction.

  The main control device 520 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 random numbers used in various lotteries. It has a main board including a generator, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc., and this main board is housed (encapsulated) in a board box 526 made of a transparent resin material or the like. Configured.

  The substrate box 526 is sealed by the sealing unit 527 so that it cannot be opened. However, the main board 525 is provided with terminal portions for connecting the connectors of the respective cable connectors, and the terminal parts are exposed from the board box 526. The exposure of the terminal portion is the same for other substrates and substrate boxes.

  In addition, the sub-control device 521 communicates with a CPU that controls various effects according to instructions from the main control device 520, a ROM that stores various programs, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, and various devices. Port, a random number generator used in various lotteries, a sub-board including a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc. Are accommodated in a substrate box 531 corresponding to the above.

  In addition, a count display unit 533 and a bet number display unit 534 are provided in the lower right part on the front side of the game panel base 500.

  The count display unit 533 is configured by a 3-digit or 2-digit 7-segment display, and displays the number of game balls inserted, the number of game balls acquired by winning (number of acquired prize balls), and the like.

  The bet number display unit 534 is composed of a plurality of LED lamps, and the LED lamps corresponding to the number of bets are turned on. For example, when only the center line is activated, the LED lamp corresponding to one bet is turned on.

  Next, the information display device 503 provided in the lower part of the game panel base 500 will be described. The information display device 503 includes a substantially flat information display panel 538 provided in substantially the entire left and right direction along the lower side of the game panel base 500, and a cold cathode (not shown) that illuminates the information display panel 538 from the back side. A tube (fluorescent lamp) and an inverter unit for lighting the cold cathode tube are provided. The information display panel 538 in the present embodiment is made of a transparent resin material.

  On the front side of the information display panel 538, an information sticker that describes a game description, a combination of symbols related to winning, a sticker that shows the model name of the ball-cylinder revolving game machine 1, a serial number, and a manufacturer name are written. Stamped paper is pasted.

  In the state where the main unit 4 is arranged opposite to the front door 3, the information display panel 538 is arranged at the rear position of the see-through panel 37. 1, various information pasted on the information display panel 538 can be visually recognized through the perspective panel 37. When the main unit 4 is disposed opposite to the front door 3, the ceiling cover 76 (the top plate 210 and the box 212) of the upper plate unit 70 is located below the information display device 503. .

  Further, an external relay terminal board 547 that transmits information to a hall computer (not shown) is attached to the upper right corner on the back side of the game panel base 500. Although not shown for convenience, the external relay terminal plate 547 is provided with external connection terminals to which various cable connectors are connected. Further, a hole 548 is formed in the upper right corner on the back side of the back mechanism unit 5 so as to correspond to the external relay terminal plate 547. The cable connector connected to the external relay terminal plate 547 is drawn out through the hole 548.

  Next, the back mechanism unit 5 will be described in detail. 20 is a perspective view of the back side of the back mechanism unit 5, FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the front side of the back mechanism unit 5, FIG. 22 is a back view of the back mechanism unit 5, and FIG. It is a rear view of the state which removed payout control device 555 grade.

  The back mechanism unit 5 has a resin base 550 integrally formed in a substantially rectangular shape by a synthetic resin material. The resin base 550 has a substantially rectangular outer shape that is substantially the same as the outer shape of the base frame 10.

  Near the center of the resin base 550, a substantially box-shaped protective cover portion 551 is provided which bulges on the back side and opens on the front side. The protective cover portion 551 is provided corresponding to the main unit 4 and has a size that surrounds almost the entire area of the main unit 4.

  In addition, below the protective cover portion 551, a mounting base portion 552 is formed on the substantially entire region in the left-right direction along the lower side portion. A payout control device 555, a power supply device 556, and a card unit connection board 557 are mounted side by side on the back side of the mounting base portion 552.

  The payout control device 555 and the power supply device 556 are provided with a control board including a central control CPU, a ROM, a RAM, various ports, and the like. ) And lending balls (lending balls) are controlled. In addition, a predetermined power supply voltage required by various control devices or the like is generated and output by the power supply board of the power supply device 556. The card unit connection board 557 is electrically connected to the card unit operation device 72 on the front surface of the ball-use type revolving game machine 1 and a ball lending device (card unit) (not shown), and receives a command for a ball lending operation by the player. It is a relay board that outputs it to the payout control device 555. Note that the card unit connection board 557 can be omitted in a gaming machine (cash machine) in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate 71 from a ball lending device or the like without going through the card unit operation device 72 and the card unit. is there.

  The payout control device 555, the power supply device 556, and the card unit connection board 557 are each configured to be accommodated in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the dispensing control device 555, like the main control device 520 described above, the box base and the box cover constituting the substrate box are connected to each other by the sealing unit 555c so that the substrate box is sealed.

  The power supply device 556 includes a power switch 560, a reset switch 561, a setting key insertion unit 562, and the like.

  The power switch 560 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 520.

  The reset switch 561 is a switch for resetting various states of the ball-use spinning machine 1. The ball-cylinder revolving game machine 1 has a backup function for various data, and even if a power failure occurs, it keeps the state at the time of the power failure, and when it recovers from a power failure (power recovery) It is possible to return to the state of. Therefore, for example, when the power supply is shut down by a normal procedure, for example, when the game hall is closed, the state before the shutdown is stored and retained. However, if the power switch 560 is turned on while pressing the reset switch 561, the backup data is reset. It has become so. If the reset switch 561 is pressed while the power switch 560 is on, the error state is reset.

  The setting key insertion unit 562 is used by a hall manager or the like to adjust the appearance. That is, when the hall manager or the like inserts and operates the setting key into the setting key insertion unit 562, the setting state (winning probability setting process) of the ball-use spinning machine 1 is changed from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6 ”Can be changed. In this embodiment, the setting key can be inserted only from the front side of the back mechanism unit 5 as shown in FIG. That is, as will be described later, the setting cannot be changed unless the back mechanism unit 5 is opened from the front door 3, and countermeasures against fraud are taken. The setting change operation is performed by the start lever switch 268.

  The resin base 550 is provided with a payout mechanism 565 so as to bypass the protective cover 551.

  A tank 575 that opens upward is provided on the top of the resin base 550 that is the most upstream part of the dispensing mechanism 565. The tank 575 is sequentially replenished with game balls supplied from a game ball supply mechanism provided in the island facility of the game hall.

  Below the tank 575, a tank rail 576 having a plurality of spherical passages and gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, a case rail 577 is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 576 in the vertical direction. .

  A payout device 578 is connected downstream from the case rail 577, and a required number of game balls are paid out by the payout device 578 as appropriate. The game balls paid out from the payout device 578 are guided to the game ball distribution unit 580 via the payout basket 579. The game ball distributor 580 is integrally formed with the resin base 550.

  In addition, various ball passages leading to the game ball distribution unit 580 are formed in the mounting base 552, and the game balls distributed by the game ball distribution unit 580 are used as the upper plate 71, the lower plate 253, or the ball-use-type circuit. It is guided to a predetermined discharge part outside the trunk game machine 1.

  Also, all of the dispensing mechanism portion 565 from the tank 575 to the dispensing basket 579 is formed of a conductive resin material (for example, black conductive polycarbonate resin), and is grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the noise by charging of a game ball is suppressed.

  From here, the tank 575 and the like will be described in detail.

  The tank 575 is configured in a substantially box shape that is longer in the left-right direction than in the front-rear direction and opens upward, and is configured to store game balls therein.

  The bottom of the tank 575 has a substantially rectangular shape for guiding the game ball to the tank rail 576 on one side of the left and right sides (in this embodiment, the left side when viewed from the back side of the ball-use spinning machine 1). A lead-out port 575a is formed, and the bottom portion of the tank 575 is inclined downward toward the lead-out port 575a.

  The tank rail 576 has a long bowl shape opened upward, and has four rows of ball passages 576a extending in the longitudinal direction (left-right direction).

  The case rail 577 includes four rows of ball passages 577a corresponding to the four rows of ball passages 576a of the tank rail 576, and the ball passages 577a are used to wait for (stop) the game balls flowing down from the tank rail 576. ) And lead to the dispensing device 578.

  The payout device 578 is composed of two ball payout units 600 connected to the front and rear. Here, the two ball payout units 600 constituting the payout device 578 will be described. FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the internal configuration of the ball dispensing unit 600.

  Each ball dispensing unit 600 has a housing 601 having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The housing 601 is configured by connecting a plurality of housing constituent members.

  In the housing 601, two parallel ball passages 607 communicating with both the upper and lower sides are formed, and a stopping mechanism 608 is disposed on the side of each ball passage 607. In this embodiment, the ball passage 607 is formed in a cylindrical shape having a substantially square cross section, and the diameter of a general game ball is about 11 mm. The length of one side is set to about 12 mm.

  Each ball passage 607 includes a stop passage portion 617 gently inclined downward from an opening 615 opened on the upper surface of the housing 601, a discharge passage portion 619 that communicates with the downstream side of the stop passage portion 617 and extends along a substantially vertical direction, The ball outlet passage 621 is branched from the middle of the payout passage 619 and inclined downward. The payout passage portion 619 and the ball passage portion 421 are opened on the lower surface of the housing 601.

  Each ball paying unit 600 is arranged such that each ball passage 607 communicates with the corresponding ball passage 577a of the case rail 577. On the other hand, at the lower part of each ball payout unit 600, the payout passage portion 619 communicates with the first lead-out passage 579a of the payout rod 579, and the ball discharge passage portion 621 communicates with the second lead-out passage 579b of the payout rod 579. It has become.

  Each stopping mechanism 608 is disposed in a space portion 631 formed below the stopping passage portion 617, on the side of the payout passage portion 619 (right side in FIG. 24), and above the ball removal passage portion 621. Each stopping mechanism 608 is configured to be driven independently.

  The stopping mechanism 608 includes a flicker 633, a solenoid 635 for driving the flicker 633, and a drive transmission member 637 for interlocking the both.

  The solenoid 635 includes a plunger 641 that protrudes downward. A plunger cap 643 that slides up and down integrally with the plunger 641 is attached to the tip of the plunger 641. Note that a coil spring (not shown) is attached to the plunger 641, and the plunger 641 is pushed downward in a normal state, that is, in a non-excited state of the solenoid 635. When the solenoid 635 is excited, the plunger 641 is pulled upward.

  The flicker 633 is pivotally supported by the support shaft 647 in the vicinity of the payout passage portion 619. The flicker 633 has a substantially arc shape, and a tip portion located above the support shaft 647 is tapered.

  On the other hand, an opening 651 is provided in the wall portion on the space portion 631 side in the vicinity of the upper end portion of the payout passage portion 619. As the flicker 633 rotates, the tip of the flicker 633 moves in and out of the payout passage portion 619 through the opening 651. In a state where the tip of the flicker 633 protrudes into the payout passage portion 619, the game ball cannot pass, and the game ball is stopped upstream.

  Further, below the flicker 633, the drive transmission member 637 having a substantially square shape is disposed. The drive transmission member 637 is pivotally supported by a support shaft 648. The tip of the drive transmission member 637 is engaged (freely fitted) with the lower part of the flicker 633, and the flicker 633 rotates in conjunction with the movement of the drive transmission member 637.

  On the other hand, the end of the plunger cap 643 is inserted in the lower part of the drive transmission member 637, and the drive transmission member 637 and thus the flicker 633 are rotated in conjunction with the vertical movement of the plunger 641.

  A sphere detection sensor 664 is attached to the side of the housing 601 in the vicinity of the tip of the flicker 633. The sphere detection sensor 664 is a transmissive photosensor composed of a light emitting element and a light receiving element. A through hole 677 is provided in the housing 601 corresponding to the light emitting element and the light receiving element of the sphere detection sensor 664, and the sphere detection sensor 664 performs light projection or light reception through this.

  Further, a switching

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