JP5050541B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to various gaming machines such as a pachinko machine using a game ball, a medal or a spinning game machine using a game ball.

  Conventionally, as a representative example of a gaming machine, for example, there is a revolving gaming machine using a gaming ball. This game ball-use spinning machine includes, for example, an outer frame that forms an outer shell of the spinning game machine and is fixed to a game island of a game hall (hole), and a left end side in front view of the outer frame. The front door is provided with a viewing window that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame with an opening / closing axis, and a rotating reel described later can be visually recognized, and the front door can be opened and closed on the back side of the front door. And a back side member provided with a rotating reel device for rotating and stopping a reel on which various symbols for displaying whether or not the player has won the jackpot.

In addition, this spinning ball game machine using game balls is in a state in which a game can be performed by taking a predetermined number of game balls into the game machine using a throwing device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2006-204425 A (page 11, FIG. 3)

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
That is, in the reel-game machine of a conventional game ball used, for example, the above dosing device, in consideration of the maintenance and trouble, ball stop means. By changing operation such as Tamatome lever the ball stop position of this sphere stopping means, the flow of game balls into the dosing device is Ru locked suppressed. Can not the game ball of the incorporation of the ball stop lever in the dosing device in a state that does not return the change operation and ball stop lever to the ball stop position, there is a problem that the work occurs.

The present invention was made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine which can suppress the generation of work by returning forgetting operation member.

In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has the following configuration.
That is, the invention described in claim 1
In a gaming machine comprising a main body member and a door member supported to be openable and closable with respect to the main body member,
The body member is
A dosing device for taking a predetermined number of game media,
An operating member operated to a first position and a second position ;
By setting the operation member to the first position, the game medium can enter the first state where the game medium can flow into the input device, and by setting the operation member to the second position, the game medium to the input device. A ball inflow restricting means that is in a second state that prevents the inflow of
When the operation member is in the second position when the door member is in a closed state, the door member contacts at least a part of the operation member to move the operation member from the second position. The operation member is configured to switch the ball inflow restricting means from the second state to the first state while performing the contact guidance for guiding the return to the first position, while the door member is closed. When in the first position, a contact guide surface formed so as not to perform the contact guide to the operation member is provided.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of suppressing the generation of work by returning forgetting operation member.

This specification also discloses an invention relating to the following gaming machines.
(0) In a gaming machine comprising a main body member and a door member that is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the main body member on the back side of the main body member.
The main body member, on the back side thereof, is a detachable charging device that takes in a predetermined number of game media,
Furthermore, the main body member includes an operation lever for operating whether or not the game medium can flow into the insertion device, and allows the game medium to flow into the insertion device by setting the operation lever to a take-in permission position. A ball stopping means that enters a state and prevents the inflow of the game medium to the insertion device when the insertion device is removed by setting the operation lever to a non-permitted position;
The door member includes guide means for contacting the operation lever at the non-permission position and guiding the operation lever back to the take-in permission position when the door member is closed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the invention described in (0), the gaming machine includes a main body member and a door member that is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the main body member on the back side of the main body member. The main body member is configured such that a charging device for taking in a predetermined number of game media is detachable on the back side thereof. Further, the ball stopper means of the main body member includes an operation lever for operating whether or not the game medium can flow into the throwing device, and the game medium can flow into the throwing device by setting the operation lever to a loading permission position. It becomes a state, and it will be in the state which prevents the inflow of the game medium to the insertion device at the time of removing an insertion device by making an operation lever into a non-permission position. When the door member is in the closed state, the door member guiding means contacts the operation lever at the non-permitted position and guides the operation lever back to the take-in permitted position.

Therefore, when the throwing device is removed, the operation lever of the ball stopper means is changed to the non-permitted position so that the inflow of game media into the throwing device (spilling down of the game medium) is suppressed by this ball stopper means. The throwing device can be removed so that the game medium does not fall out. Even if the closing device is properly installed but the operating lever is forgotten to be returned to the permitted position, the guide means may contact the operating lever in the non-permitted position when the door member is closed. Since the operation lever is guided so as to return to the take-in permission position, the operation lever that has been forgotten to be returned can be automatically returned to the take-in permission position, and the game medium can automatically flow into the loading device. I can return.

As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can remove the throw-in device without spilling game media and can prevent the occurrence of secondary work due to forgetting to return the operation lever.

(00) In a gaming machine comprising a main body frame and a door member supported to be openable and closable with respect to the main body frame,
The door member, on the back side thereof, is a detachable charging device that takes in a predetermined number of game media,
Further, the door member includes an operation lever for operating whether or not the game medium can flow into the insertion device, and allows the game medium to flow into the insertion device by setting the operation lever to a take-in permission position. A ball stopping means that enters a state and prevents the inflow of the game medium to the insertion device when the insertion device is removed by setting the operation lever to a non-permitted position;
The main body frame includes guide means for guiding the operation lever to return to the take-in permission position by contacting the operation lever at the non-permission position when the door member is closed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the invention described in (00), the gaming machine includes the main body frame and the door member supported to be openable and closable with respect to the main body frame. The door member is configured such that a charging device for taking in a predetermined number of game media is detachable on the back side thereof. Further, the ball stopper means of the door member includes an operation lever for operating whether or not the game medium can flow into the charging device, and the game medium can flow into the charging device by setting the operation lever to the take-in permission position. In addition, by setting the operating lever to the non-permitted position, the game medium is prevented from flowing into the input device when the input device is removed. When the door member is closed, the guiding means of the main body frame guides the operation lever in the non-permitted position so as to return the operation lever to the take-in permitted position.

Therefore, when the throwing device is removed, the operation lever of the ball stopper means is changed to the non-permitted position, so that the inflow of game media into the throwing device (spilling down of the game medium) is suppressed by this ball stopper means. The throwing device can be removed so that the game medium does not fall out. Even if the closing device is properly installed but the operating lever is forgotten to be returned to the permitted position, the guide means may contact the operating lever in the non-permitted position when the door member is closed. Since the operation lever is guided so as to return to the take-in permission position, the operation lever that has been forgotten to be returned can be automatically returned to the take-in permission position, and the game medium can automatically flow into the loading device. I can return.

As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can remove the throw-in device without spilling game media and can prevent the occurrence of secondary work due to forgetting to return the operation lever.

(1) In the gaming machine according to (0) or (00) ,
The guide means includes a contact guide surface that contacts the operation lever at the non-permission position and guides the operation lever back to the take-in permission position when the door member is closed. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the invention described in (1), when the door member is in the closed state, the operation lever at the non-permitted position comes into contact with the contact guide surface of the guide means to return the operation lever to the permitted position. Therefore, when the door member is in the closed state, the operation lever at the non-permitted position can be brought into contact with the contact guide surface of the guide means so as to return to the take-in permitted position. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the occurrence of secondary work due to forgetting to return.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
Game setting operation means for variably setting an internal state relating to the game, and a cover member that covers at least the operation surface of the game setting operation means,
The guide means includes the contact guide surface on the cover member, and the operation guide lever comes into contact with the operation lever at the non-permitted position when the door member is closed. The game machine is characterized in that the game machine is guided so as to return to the take-in permission position.

  According to the invention described in (2) above, the game setting operation means for variably setting the internal state relating to the game, and the cover member that covers at least the operation surface of the game setting operation means are provided. The guide means has a contact guide surface on the cover member, and when the door member is closed, the contact guide surface comes into contact with the operation lever at the non-permitted position and returns the operation lever to the permitted position. To guide you. Therefore, when the door member is closed, the operation lever at the non-permitted position contacts the contact guide surface of the cover member that covers the operation surface of the game setting operation means so that the operation lever is returned to the permitted position. Therefore, when the door member is in the closed state, a configuration for guiding the operation lever at the non-permitted position to come into contact with the contact guide surface of the cover member and to return to the take-in permission position is provided. This can be realized by using the cover member, and it is not necessary to separately provide a dedicated product for returning the operation lever that has been forgotten to be returned, and can be realized with a simple configuration without complicating the device configuration.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (2),
The game setting operation means is a game setting key switch for changing the setting of a payout rate of game media for a player.
The gaming machine, wherein the operation surface is a key insertion surface of the game setting key switch.

  According to the invention described in (3) above, when the door member is closed, the operation lever at the non-permitted position contacts the contact guide surface of the cover member that covers the key insertion surface of the game setting key switch. Since the operation lever is guided to return to the take-in permission position, when the door member is closed, the operation lever at the non-permission position is brought into contact with the contact guide surface of the cover member to return to the take-in permission position. Can be realized by using the cover member of the game setting key switch, and there is no need to separately provide a dedicated product for returning the operation lever that has been forgotten to return, without complicating the device configuration. This can be realized with a simple configuration.

  In addition, since the key insertion surface of the game setting key switch for changing the setting of the game medium payout rate for the player is covered with a cover member, the key insertion surface cannot be accessed unless this cover member is removed. There is a certain deterrent effect. Furthermore, since the key insertion surface of the game setting key switch is set to a direction orthogonal to or substantially orthogonal to the direction facing the door member (for example, sideways), an illegal operation key is inserted between the main body member and the door member (or the main body frame). Even if it is inserted through the gap between the door member and the door member), an illegal operation key is advanced toward the key insertion surface facing in a direction orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the insertion direction (that is, the thickness direction of the door member). It is difficult to insert into a switch. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can make an illegal act against the game setting key switch difficult.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (3),
The cover member is openable and closable with respect to the game setting key switch in a state where the door member is opened with respect to the main body member or the main body frame.
A part of the cover member is in contact with the operation lever at the take-in permission position in a state where the door member is in a closed state.

  According to the invention described in (4), the cover member can be opened and closed with respect to the game setting key switch in a state where the door member is opened with respect to the main body member or the main body frame. Part of the cover member is in contact with the operation lever at the take-in permission position when the door member is in the closed state. It is possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as opening the screen at the same time, and to prevent fraud.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (4),
The operation lever has a longitudinal shape when viewed from the front, and a predetermined position on the base end side is a rotation axis, and a distal end opposite to the base end side is rotated about the rotation axis. It is pivotally supported, and contacts the contact guide surface of the cover member when the door member is in a closed state when the distal end side as the non-permitted position faces a predetermined direction. The game machine is characterized in that it is variable to a second rotation position as the take-in permission position where the tip side is rotated by a predetermined angle from the first rotation position.

  According to the invention described in (5) above, the operation lever has a longitudinal shape when viewed from the front, and has a predetermined position on the base end side as a rotation axis, and a distal end side opposite to the base end side is a rotation shaft. The first pivot position is pivotally supported so as to pivot about the center, and the distal end side as a non-permitted position faces a predetermined direction, and the contact guide of the cover member when the door member is closed. By contacting the surface, the first rotation position is changed to the second rotation position as the take-in permission position where the tip side is rotated by a predetermined angle. Therefore, when the door member is in the closed state, the operation lever at the non-permitted position comes into contact with the contact guide surface of the cover member that covers the key insertion surface of the game setting key switch and returns the operation lever to the permitted position. Therefore, when the door member is closed, the operation lever at the non-permission position is brought into contact with the contact guide surface of the cover member to return to the take-in permission position. It can be realized by using the cover member of the game setting key switch, and there is no need to separately provide a dedicated product for returning the operation lever that has been forgotten to return, and it is realized with a simple configuration without complicating the device configuration. be able to.

(6) In the above (0) or al (5) The gaming machine according to any one of,
The throwing device includes an introduction passage portion into which a game medium is introduced at an upper portion thereof,
A gaming machine, wherein an upper portion of the throwing device is provided with a transparent cover through which the introduction passage portion can be visually recognized.

  According to the invention as described in said (6), the throwing-in apparatus is provided with the introducing | transducing passage part into which a game medium is introduce | transduced in the upper part. A transparent cover in which the introduction passage portion is visible is provided on the upper portion of the charging device. Therefore, it is possible to visually check the contamination of the introduction guide portion of the charging device through the transparent cover. That is, the introduction guide portion of the charging device can be visually confirmed without removing the charging device, and the maintenance time of the charging device can be known. Moreover, the introduction guide part of the charging device can be cleaned by removing the transparent cover.

(7) In the gaming machine according to (3),
The game setting key switch is provided so that a key insertion surface thereof is directed in a direction orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to a direction facing the door member.

  According to the invention described in (7) above, since the key insertion surface of the game setting key switch is covered with the cover member, the key insertion surface cannot be accessed unless the cover member is removed, so that certain illegal deterrence is provided. effective. Furthermore, since the key insertion surface of the game setting key switch is set to a direction orthogonal to or substantially orthogonal to the direction facing the door member (for example, sideways), an illegal operation key is inserted between the main body member and the door member (or the main body frame). Even if it is inserted through the gap between the door member and the door member), an illegal operation key is advanced toward the key insertion surface facing in a direction orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the insertion direction (that is, the thickness direction of the door member). It is difficult to insert into a switch. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can make an illegal act against the game setting key switch difficult.

(8) In the gaming machine according to (7),
The game machine, wherein the cover member includes a wall member at an external position shorter than a key length of a key inserted into the game setting key switch from the key insertion surface.

  According to the invention described in (8), the cover member includes the wall member at an external position shorter than the key length of the key inserted into the game setting key switch from the key insertion surface of the game setting key switch. Therefore, unless the wall member is excluded, the key insertion surface cannot be accessed, so that there is a certain illegal deterrent effect.

(9) In the gaming machine according to (8),
The cover member further includes a separation wall member different from the wall member at an external position longer than a key length of a key inserted into the game setting key switch from the key insertion surface. A gaming machine.

  According to the invention described in (9) above, the cover member is located at the external position longer than the key length of the key inserted into the game setting key switch from the key insertion surface of the game setting key switch. Since a different partition wall member is further provided, the key insertion surface cannot be accessed unless the partition wall member is excluded and a wall member close to the key insertion surface is excluded, thus providing a further illegal deterrent effect.

(10) In the gaming machine according to (9),
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the cover member is formed with a single or a plurality of partition wall members between the wall member and the partition wall member.

  According to the invention described in (10) above, since the cover member is formed with a single or a plurality of partition wall members between the wall member and the separating partition member, the wall member close to the key insertion surface. In addition, the key insertion surface cannot be accessed unless the separation wall member and the single or plural partition wall members separated from it are excluded, and the removal of these wall members is very troublesome, so further fraud prevention effective.

(11) In the gaming machine according to (10),
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the cover member has an adjacent interval between the wall member, the separating partition member, and the partition wall member that is shorter than a key length of the key.

  According to the invention described in (11) above, in the cover member, the adjacent interval between the wall member, the separating partition member, and the partition wall member is set to be shorter than the key length of the key. That is, since the interval between the adjacent wall member and the partition wall member, the interval between the adjacent partition wall members, and the interval between the adjacent partition wall member and the separation partition member are shorter than the key length of the key, Unless all of the wall member, the partition wall member, and the separation wall member are excluded, the key insertion surface cannot be accessed, and the removal of these wall members is very troublesome, and therefore there is a further illegal deterrent effect.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (11),
The gaming machine, wherein the wall member of the cover member is a predetermined portion thereof, and at least a rib is formed at a portion where the key hole of the key insertion surface is projected in parallel.

  According to the invention described in (12), the wall member of the cover member is a predetermined portion thereof, and at least a rib is formed at a portion where the key hole of the key insertion surface is projected in parallel. Compared with the case where the plate-shaped wall member is simply used, the strength can be increased by the amount of ribs. In other words, even if you try to melt the key insertion surface location on the wall member with heat using a heated iron wire etc., it takes time to melt as much as the rib exists, even if you try to press and destroy some member Because of the presence of ribs, it can be prevented from being easily broken, and it takes much time to eliminate the wall member close to the key insertion surface, making it difficult to access the key insertion surface. .

(13) In the gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (11),
The gaming machine, wherein the partition wall member or the partition wall member is a predetermined portion thereof, and at least a rib is formed at a portion where the key hole of the key insertion surface is projected in parallel.

  According to the invention described in (13), at least the rib is formed at the predetermined portion of the separation wall member or the partition wall member of the cover member and at the portion where the key hole of the key insertion surface is projected in parallel. Therefore, compared with the case where the plate-shaped separating partition member or the partition wall member is simply used, it is possible to increase the strength by having the ribs. In other words, even if you try to melt the part corresponding to the key insertion surface of the separation wall member or partition wall member with heat using heated iron wire etc., it takes time to melt as much as there is a rib, and some member Even if it tries to break by pushing, it can be easily broken by the presence of ribs, it takes much time to eliminate the partition wall member or partition wall member, and it becomes difficult to access the key insertion surface So there is a further deterrent effect.

  The present specification also discloses an invention relating to a gaming machine such as the following (14).

  In other words, an input device that takes in a predetermined number of game media is a device that is likely to be cheated by a fraudulent person.

(14) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (13),
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the door member covers at least the charging device on the back side of the main body member.

  According to the invention described in (14) above, since the door member covers at least the charging device on the back side of the main body member, the fraudster cannot directly touch the charging device, Cheating can be reduced.

(15) In the above (0) or al (14) gaming machine of any one of,
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (15), it is possible to provide a pachinko machine that can remove the input device without spilling the gaming medium and can prevent the occurrence of secondary work due to forgetting to return the operation lever. . The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. In other words, the identification information (such as symbols) that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time on the condition that a winning (or passing through the operation gate) is required for the operation port. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, variable winning means (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

(16) In the above (0) or al (14) gaming machine of any one of,
The gaming machine is a slot machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (16), it is possible to provide a slot machine that can remove the throw-in device without spilling game media and can prevent the occurrence of secondary work due to forgetting to return the operation lever. . The basic configuration of the slot machine is as follows: “Variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever) As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stopping (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at that time is the specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game medium include coins and medals.

(17) In the above (0) or al (14) gaming machine of any one of,
The gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (17) above, the pachinko machine and the slot that can remove the throw-in device without spilling the gaming medium and prevent the occurrence of secondary work due to forgetting to return the operation lever. We can provide a fusion of machines. The basic configuration of the merged component includes “an identification information variation display unit that dynamically displays an identification information sequence including a plurality of identification information and then displays the identification information in a fixed manner, and includes a starting operation unit (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of), and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. And a special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at the time of the stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium A gaming machine that is configured to require a predetermined number of balls at the start of dynamic display of the identification information and to be paid out when a special gaming state occurs.

(18) In the above (0) or al (14) gaming machine of any one of,
The gaming machine starts the variable display of the symbol by starting the rotation of the rotating body with a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface based on the start operation by the player, and the symbol display when the rotation of the rotating body is stopped. A spinning ball game machine using a game ball, wherein the game ball is paid out when the mode is a predetermined display mode.

  According to the gaming machine described in (18) above, it is possible to remove the throw-in device without spilling the game medium, and to prevent occurrence of secondary work due to forgetting to return the operation lever. A spinning machine can be provided.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of a gaming machine of the present invention (for example, a game ball-use spinning machine that uses a game ball as a game medium to play a game) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  The gaming machine of the embodiment will be described in detail based on the drawings. The gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment needs to take in a game ball (for example, a game ball similar to a pachinko machine: a pachinko ball) as a predetermined number of game media (game value) in the game, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. Is a revolving game machine using a game ball configured to pay out a plurality of game balls, and in some cases, a large number of game balls. The game machine 1 is supplied with a game ball from a game ball supply system common to the pachinko machine in a game hall or the like, and is installed in the existing island facility (pachinko island) where the pachinko machine is installed. It is possible to install gaming machines. In other words, the game machine 1 (rotating game machine using a game ball) can be installed in place of the pachinko machine installed on the island facility without changing the island facility for the pachinko machine. Can do.

  First, the outline of the external configuration and internal structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described. Here, FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the entire gaming machine 1, FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 1, FIGS. 3 and 4 are perspective views showing an open state of the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 5 is a gaming machine. 1 is a rear view of FIG. In the following description, unless otherwise noted, directions such as left, right, up and down are described with reference to the state viewed from the front of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 as a main body frame, and a gaming machine main body portion 3 attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be able to open one side forward.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the outer frame 2 is configured by connecting wooden plate members to four sides, and has a rectangular shape as a whole. When the gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall, the outer frame 2 is attached and fixed to the island facility. The outer frame 2 can be made of a metal such as synthetic resin or aluminum. Although not shown in FIG. 3 or the like, the right side plate material of the four side plate materials constituting the outer frame 2 is provided with locking devices 120 (a metal fittings) provided on the door block 4 described later at two locations inside and below the inner side. A hook receiving portion (not shown) is provided for locking the head (including 123 etc.).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine main body 3 is roughly divided into a door block 4 that is a door body unit and a game main block 5 provided on the back side of the door block 4. Below, the door block 4 and the game main block 5 are demonstrated in order.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the door block 4 is provided with hinge metal fittings 8 at two upper and lower portions, and the door block 4 (game) is provided by the hinge metal fittings 8 and the two upper and lower metal fittings 9 on the outer frame 2 side. The machine body 3) is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. In this case, an opening / closing axis is provided on the left side when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front, and the gaming machine main body 3 is opened with the right side as the opening / closing tip when viewed from the front. When the gaming machine main body 3 is closed with respect to the outer frame 2, the rear surface of the outer peripheral edge of the door block 4 is in contact with the front surface of the outer frame 2.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the door block 4 has a saucer block 10 that is a ball saucer unit detachably attached to a lower part on the back side thereof.

  Next, the game main block 5 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the main game block 5 is composed of a game board block 6 which is a picture display unit and a payout block 7 which is a payout unit for game balls.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the game board block 6 is attached to the back side of the door block 4 so as to be freely opened above the saucer block 10 and further covers the back side of the game board block 6. A payout block 7 is attached. The game board block 6 and the payout block 7 are supported so as to be freely openable on one end side of the door block 4 (right end side in rear view) as an opening / closing axis. That is, the game main block 5 (consisting of the game board block 6 and the payout block 7) can be opened in one piece with the door block 4 with respect to the outer frame 2, and can be freely opened with respect to the door block 4. And the dispensing block 7 have a structure that can be individually opened individually.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the payout block 7 has a payout control device 157 and a power supply device 156 attached to the lower portion on the back side in order from the left in the rear view.

  Specifically, the power supply device 156 includes a power supply board (not shown) and a board box 156a that accommodates the power supply board. The board box 156a is formed of, for example, a synthetic resin material, and in particular is a transparent box so that the inside (power board) can be visually recognized.

  Also, the payout control device 157 includes a payout control board (not shown) and a board box 157a that accommodates the payout control board. The substrate box 157a is formed of, for example, a synthetic resin material, and is particularly a transparent box so that the inside (dispensing control substrate) can be visually recognized.

  Here, the relative positional relationship and the operation state of each member constituting the gaming machine main body 3 will be briefly described. 6 is a drawing schematically showing the gaming machine main body 3, FIG. 6 (a) is a view of the gaming machine main body 3 viewed from the back side, and FIGS. 6 (b) and 6 (c) are for the door block 4. It is a figure which shows the release operation | movement condition of the game board block 6 and the payout block 7. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, an axis AX1 for opening the game board block 6 and the payout block 7 relative to the door block 4 is provided on the right side (left side when viewed from the front). The axis AX1 serves as both an axis for supporting the game board block 6 and an axis for supporting the payout block 7. In this case, M1 and M2 shown in the figure are support means for supporting the game board block 6, and M3 and M4 are support means for supporting the payout block 7. That is, the support means M1 and M2 for the game board block 6 are coaxially provided in a pair of upper and lower sides. Further, the support means M3 and M4 for the payout block 7 are coaxially provided in a pair so as to sandwich the support means M1 and M2, and are also coaxial with the support means M1 and M2.

  With the above configuration, each operation of FIGS. 6B and 6C is possible. In FIG. 6B, the game board block 6 and the payout block 7 are integrally opened with respect to the door block 4. In FIG. 6C, the payout block 7 is released from the game board block 6 from the state of FIG. In other words, when the game board block 6 is closed with respect to the door block 4, the lever that holds the payout block 7 closed with the game board block 6 cannot be accessed. The payout block 7 cannot be opened unless 6 is opened.

(Description of door block 4)
Next, the door block 4 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 are exploded perspective views of the door block 4 as viewed from the front and the rear. FIGS. 9 and 10 are perspective views of the front door body 11 and the rear frame 12 constituting the door block 4 and viewed from the front and the rear. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the saucer block 10.

  In the door block 4, the front door body 11 has substantially the same size (vertical dimension and horizontal dimension) as the outer frame 2, and a back frame 12 is attached so as to overlap the back side. The back frame 12 is formed by, for example, aluminum die casting, and has a role of reinforcing the front door body 11 and a role of supporting the game main block 5 (consisting of the game board block 6 and the payout block 7). It is what you have.

(Description of the front door 11)
As shown in FIG. 1, the front door body 11 includes a symbol visual recognition unit (a visual recognition window 21) that enables visual recognition of a reel symbol, a liquid crystal symbol, and the like, which will be described later, and an operation unit 30 that is manually operated by a player during the game, And a lower plate 71 for storing game balls and the like which are surplus in the upper plate portion 151.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 9 and the like, a visual recognition window 21 having a substantially trapezoidal shape as a symbol visual recognition portion is formed in the upper half portion of the front door body 11. The viewing window 21 is fitted with a transparent panel 22 made of a flat transparent plate, and the inside thereof can be visually recognized through the transparent panel 22. The transparent panel 22 covers a front surface of a liquid crystal display device (liquid crystal display device 504 shown in FIG. 13) described later and a front surface of a reel device (reel device 503 shown in FIG. 13) described later. The display image of the liquid crystal display device 504 (refer to FIG. 13) and the design of the reel device 503 (refer to FIG. 13) are visually recognized.

  According to such a relatively large viewing window 21 (transparent panel 22), in addition to being able to give a great impact to the player by the display effect of the image using a large liquid crystal display device, The visibility of the symbol of the reel device 503 (see FIG. 13), which is the main display device of the gaming machine 1, is good.

  A central lamp portion 24 and a pair of left and right side lamp portions 25 are provided on the peripheral portion of the front door body 11 so as to substantially surround the viewing window 21, and at the upper right corner and the upper left corner of the front door body 11. A speaker unit 26 is provided. During the game, the lamp units 24 and 25 and the speaker unit 26 perform a lamp effect, a sound effect, and the like according to the game situation each time. In other words, the player is notified of the formation of the combination by appropriately changing the light emission color and light emission pattern by the lamp units 24 and 25 or by appropriately changing the sound pattern by the speaker unit 26. Further, it is possible to perform error notification or the like using the lamp units 24 and 25 and the speaker unit 26.

  Incidentally, the visual recognition window 21 is provided in a range excluding the left and right side lamp portions 25 with respect to the lateral width of the front door body 11, and thus the visual recognition window 21 is wide on the left and right. In addition, the visual recognition window 21 is wider than the lateral width of a reel device 503 (see FIG. 13) and a liquid crystal display device 504 (see FIG. 13) described later.

  Below the viewing window 21 is provided an operation unit 30 provided with various operation members operated by the player. The operation unit 30 has a front plate portion 31 which is horizontally long and slightly arcuate as a whole. The front plate portion 31 is provided with a start lever 33 and a stop switch 35 including a triple button. , 36, 37 are provided. Further, a bet switch mounting plate portion 32 is formed at a position on the left side (generally between the start lever 33 and the left stop switch 35) so as to be positioned at the upper end portion of the front plate portion 31. A button-like bed switch 38 is attached to the plate portion 32.

  The bet switch 38 allows a player to set a bet (the number of bets), and a predetermined number of game balls stored in the upper plate 151 are taken in by the pushing operation. In the present embodiment, a so-called MAX bet switch is provided as the bet switch 38, and game balls equivalent to 3 bets (for 15 balls) are taken in by an effective one-time pressing operation. The bet switch 38 constitutes an input command means for instructing input of a game ball as an investment value. In addition to the bet switch 38 as a MAX bet switch, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a long-plate-like sub-panel portion 50 extending in the left-right direction between the viewing window 21 (transparent panel 22) and the operation portion 30. The sub-panel unit 50 is provided with a 1-bet switch 55. The 1-bet switch 55 is a bet switch for taking in game balls corresponding to 1 bet (for 5 balls) by one press operation. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which provides a 2-bet switch. Incidentally, the 2-bet switch is a bet switch for taking in game balls equivalent to 2 bets (for 10 pieces) by a single pressing operation. Note that the 1-bet switch 55 and the 2-bet switch may not be provided.

  The start lever 33 is an operation member for starting rotation of each reel (rotating body) of a reel device 503 (see FIG. 13) described later, and is operated to start rotation of each reel, that is, to start variable display of symbols. The starting operation means is configured.

  The stop switches 35 to 37 are provided so as to correspond to the reels to be stopped (left, middle and right three rows of reels), and are operated to stop each of the rotating reels individually. Configure the means. Each of the stop switches 35 to 37 is in a state where it can be stopped when each reel rotates at a constant speed, and a lamp (not shown) is lit and displayed during this state to notify that a stop operation is possible. When the reels stop rotating, they are turned off.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 9, a laterally long opening 41 having substantially the same length as that of the front plate 31 and opening upward is formed behind the operation unit 30. The opening 41 is an opening region for arranging the upper plate 151 when the tray block 10 is mounted on the front door body 11, and the width dimension in the left-right direction of the opening 41 is the width in the left-right direction of the upper plate 151. The width dimension in the front-rear direction of the opening 41 is slightly shorter than the width dimension in the front-rear direction of the upper plate 151.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 9, the front plate 31 of the operation unit 30 has a notch 42 formed in the lower right portion when viewed from the front. The notch 42 is an installation space for installing an operation lever 188 (see FIG. 2) of a discharge operation transmission device (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 11, a ball lending operation unit 52 is provided on the upper right portion of the saucer block 10. The ball lending operation unit 52 is, for example, a ball lending operation, a card or the like in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a vertically long card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side (for example, the left side) of the gaming machine 1. The return operation and the effectiveness count are confirmed, and a ball lending button 56, a return button 57, and a frequency display section 58 are integrally provided in parallel. In this case, the ball lending button 56 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card (recording medium) or the like, and the lending ball is paid out as long as the remaining amount exists on the card or the like. . The return button 57 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 58 displays remaining amount information such as a card.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the sub panel unit 50 includes, for example, two effect switching buttons 59a and 59b. For example, when the player selects the effect switching button 59a, the first type of effect display or the like is performed, and when the effect switching button 59b is selected, the second type of effect display or the like is performed.

  In the front door body 11, arc-shaped recess portions 61 are provided in the left and right side portions of the information display portion 51 and the rental ball working portion 52 so as to recede to the back side. The key cylinder for exposing and storing the front side of the key cylinder lock 125 provided on the back frame 12 described later of the locking device 120 for locking and unlocking the gaming machine main body 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 An installation hole 62 (see FIG. 9) is installed.

  As can be seen in FIG. 1 and the like, the left and right recesses 61 are positioned immediately above both sides of the upper plate 151. Therefore, even if a game ball is lent to the upper plate 151 via a ball rental nozzle (so-called elephant nose) extending from the ball rental unit in the game hall, the interference between the ball rental nozzle and the front door body 11 Can be avoided. Therefore, it is a useful configuration even considering the installation situation in the game hall.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, in the front door body 11, a bulging portion 70 is formed below the operation portion 30 so as to be continuous with the concave portion 61, and is surrounded by the bulging portion 70. Thus, a lower plate 71 and an ashtray 72 are formed. As shown in FIG. 9, a lower dish discharge port 74 and a speaker hole 75 are formed in the back wall portion 73 surrounded by the bulging portion 70. When the game balls are fully stored in the upper plate 151 and its upstream passage and the game balls are further paid out from the payout device (payout device 608 in FIG. 16 described later), or in the upper plate 151 When the ball removal operation is performed on the game balls stored in the game ball, the game balls are discharged to the lower plate 71 through the lower plate discharge port 74.

  As shown in FIG. 9, an opening is formed in the bottom of the lower plate 71, and an opening / closing plate 76 is provided in the opening. In addition, a ball punching operation piece 77 for a lower dish is provided at a substantially central portion of the bulging portion 70. The ball removal operation piece 77 is an operation piece for discharging the game balls stored in the lower plate 71 to a ball storage box (a so-called dollar box) placed below the lower plate 71, from the normal position shown in the figure. By operating leftward, the open / close plate 76 slides to the open position, and the game balls in the lower plate 71 are discharged. In addition, lower plate lamp portions 78 are provided on the left and right sides of the lower plate 71 in the bulging portion 70.

  As shown in FIG. 10, as a configuration on the back side of the front door body 11, lamp accommodation portions 91 that accommodate the side lamp portions 25 are provided on the left and right sides of the viewing window 21.

  Here, a procedure for attaching the transparent panel 22 will be described. A panel receiving groove 93 having a width corresponding to the panel thickness is formed at the lower edge of the viewing window 21. The transparent panel 22 has its lower end fitted into the panel receiving groove 93 from the rear of the front door body 11 and its upper end abutted against the back surface of the front door 11. In this state, the attachment of the transparent panel 22 to the front door body 11 is completed.

(Description of the back frame 12)
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the rear frame 12 has a rectangular shape that is substantially similar to the front door body 11, and has a left frame portion 101, a right frame portion 102, and an upper frame portion that are substantially equal in width. 103 and a lower frame portion 104 wider than them. A portion surrounded by each of the frame portions 101 to 104 is a central opening portion 105, and the central opening portion 105 is formed on the back side of the back frame 12 within a range excluding a part of the upper edge portion of the lower frame portion 104. A rib 106 having a constant height is formed so as to surround it. Further, in the rear frame 12, a return portion 107 (see FIGS. 9 and 10) bent forward at a right angle is formed at the outer peripheral edge portion. When the back frame 12 is assembled to the front door body 11, the return portion 107 overlaps the inside of the outer edge of the front door body 11, thereby forming a space between the front door body 11 and the back frame 12. Is done. A lamp device or the like is arranged using this space.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 has a configuration in which an opening / closing axis is provided on the left side when viewed from the front, and the above-described hinge fitting 8 is attached to the upper frame portion 103 and the lower frame portion 104 at two positions, upper and lower. ing.

  In addition, a pair of upper and lower shaft brackets 110 and 111 are attached to the left frame portion 101 at a predetermined interval so as to extend rearward from the tip portion of the rib 106. The shaft brackets 110 and 111 are bracket members for rotatably supporting the game board block 6 and the payout block 7. The shaft brackets 110 and 111 are both substantially U-shaped, and the shaft bracket 110 has upper and lower bearing portions 110a and 110b, and the shaft bracket 111 has upper and lower bearing portions 111a and 111b. A shaft hole is formed in each of the bearing portions 110a, 110b, 111a, 111b of the shaft brackets 110, 111, and the shaft brackets 110, 111 are ribs so that all the shaft holes are arranged on the same axis. 106 is fixed.

  In such a case, a game board block support means for supporting the game board block 6 by the bearing part 110b on the lower side of the shaft metal part 110 and the bearing part 111a on the upper side of the shaft metal part 111 (support means M1, FIG. 6 (a)). M2), a payout block support means for supporting the upper bearing portion 110a of the shaft bracket 110, the lower bearing portion 111b of the shaft bracket 111, and the payout block 7 (support means M3 of FIG. 6A). Corresponds to M4).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the right frame portion 102 is provided with a locking device 120 for holding the door block 4 and the main game block 5 individually in a locked state that cannot be opened.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the lower frame portion 104 is provided with a communication port 131 that communicates with the lower tray discharge port 74 provided in the front door body 11, and a speaker 132 exposed forward from the speaker hole 75. Is provided.

  On the back side of the back frame 12, a fixing means for the game main block 5, that is, a later-described operation for maintaining the game main block 5 fixed to the door block 4 regardless of the operation of rotating the operation key counterclockwise will be described later. A metal fitting 137 that is locked by the lock member 627 (see FIG. 3) is provided.

  The back frame 12 is attached and fixed to the front door body 11 using fasteners such as screws.

(Description of saucer block 10)
Next, the saucer block 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, the saucer block 10 is supplied from an upper plate 151 having a function of temporarily storing game balls that are sequentially picked up, a payout device (a payout device 608 in FIG. 16 described later), and the like. A ball passage forming body 152 having a function of distributing the game balls to the upper plate 151, the lower plate 71, and the like, and a take-in unit 153 (see FIG. 7) having a game ball take-in function.

(Description of operation as the saucer block 10)
In the tray block 10 configured as described above, when a large number of game balls are stored in the upper plate 151, the guide balls branch into three rows at the most downstream portion of the upper plate 151 (not shown). The game balls in the aligned state are taken in parallel by the three take-in devices (not shown) of the take-in unit 153. The captured game ball flows through a predetermined passage and is discharged to the outside (game hall island facility). Further, when the game ball is discharged (when the ball is removed), the game ball flows through the discharge passages of three take-in devices (not shown) and is finally discharged to the lower plate 71.

  On the other hand, when a game ball is supplied to a game ball distribution member (not shown) from a payout device 608 shown in FIG. 16, which will be described later, distribution by each passage (not shown) provided in the game ball distribution member (not shown). Thus, the game balls are distributed to any one of the upper plate 151, the lower plate discharge passage (not shown), and the external discharge passage (not shown).

(Description of game board block 6)
Next, the game board block 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12 is a rear perspective view of the game board block 6. FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the game board block 6. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the front frame body 501, the base plate 502, and the reel device 503.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the game board block 6 includes a synthetic resin front frame body 501, a metal base plate 502 attached to the back side of the front frame body 501, and a symbol display device. A reel device 503, a liquid crystal display device 504 as an auxiliary effect device, a main control device 505 that performs various main controls relating to the game, and a sub-control that performs display control based on commands from the main control device 505 Device 506. In this case, the game board block 6 is configured to include all the main parts that determine the game contents of the gaming machine 1, and if the model is changed in a game hall or the like, the game board block 6 is displayed. The model can be switched by replacing the model with a new model. That is, the game board block 6 is an exchange unit at the time of model change.

(Description of front frame 501)
The front frame body 501 is provided with two upper and lower openings each having a horizontally long rectangular shape, which are an upper display window 513 and a lower display window 514, respectively. The upper display window 513 corresponds to a liquid crystal image display unit for displaying a display image by the liquid crystal display device 504, and the lower display window 514 is a reel for displaying reel symbols attached to the outer periphery of the reel device 503. It corresponds to the symbol display section.

  Assuming a state in which the game board block 6 is mounted on the door block 4, the peripheral portion of the upper display window 513 is provided in a substantially vertical direction in the same manner as the upper panel surface 22 a of the transparent panel 22, and the periphery of the lower display window 514 The portion is provided so as to face slightly upward, like the lower panel surface 22 b of the transparent panel 22.

(Description of base plate 502)
The base plate 502 has substantially the same size as the front frame body 501. The base plate 502 is formed with two upper and lower openings (an upper opening 521 and a lower opening 522) each having a rectangular shape. Among these, the upper opening 521 is an opening for mounting the liquid crystal display device 504, and the lower opening 522 is an opening for mounting the reel device 503. The base plate 502 is attached to the front frame body 501 at the side portions of the openings 521 and 522. Each of the openings 521 and 522 is provided corresponding to each of the display windows 513 and 514 of the front frame 501 and is slightly larger than each of the display windows 513 and 514.

  On the back side of the base plate 502, prismatic column portions 531 and 532 are attached to the left and right edges, respectively. Among them, a support fitting 533 is attached to the right column portion 531 when viewed from the back side. The support fitting 533 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 534a and 534b. The support shafts 534a and 534b of the support fitting 533 constitute support means for rotatably supporting the game board block 6 on the door block 4, and the support shafts 534a and 534b are provided on the door block 4. The shaft fittings 110 and 111 are inserted into the shaft holes (see FIG. 8 and the like) of the bearing portions 110b and 111a. The bearing portions 110b and 111a on the door block 4 side and the support shafts 534a and 534b on the game board block 6 side correspond to “support means M1 and M2 for the game board block 6” shown in FIG.

(Description of reel device 503)
The reel device 503 includes a metal case member 540 and three reels 541, 542, and 543 on the left, middle, and right that are accommodated in the case member 540. The case member 540 has three reels 541 to 543 rotatably accommodated therein, and a part of the reels 541 to 543 appears forward. In the case member 540, a support fixing portion 545 formed by bending upward is provided at the front end portion of the upper surface portion, and a support fixing portion 546 formed by bending downward at the front end portion of the lower surface portion. Is provided. These support fixing portions 545 and 546 constitute attachment means for attaching the reel device 503 to the base plate 502.

  The support fixing portions 545 and 546 are provided with holes 545a and 546a at two places on the left and right sides, respectively, and fixing and fixing the reel device 503 to the base plate 502 is performed by using screws inserted through the holes 545a and 546a. This is done by screwing the screw holes in the base plate 502.

  The configuration of each of the reels 541 to 543 is well known, and although detailed illustration is omitted here, the configuration will be briefly described. Each of the reels 541 to 543 includes a cylindrical skeleton member that forms a cylindrical cage, and a belt-like belt wound around the outer periphery thereof. On the outer peripheral surface of the belt, a number of symbols as identification information are printed at equal intervals (for example, 21 symbols). A stepping motor as a drive source is provided at the center of each of the reels 541 to 543, and the reels 541 to 543 are driven to rotate individually, that is, independently, by driving the stepping motor. The reel device 503 is provided with a reel index sensor (rotational position detection sensor) for detecting the rotational position of each of the reels 541 to 543 as another configuration. Further, a backlight (rear light emitting means) made of a fluorescent lamp or the like is provided on the inner peripheral side of each reel 541 to 543, and each symbol attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reel is brighter than the rear by this backlight. Illuminated. By the light emission of the backlight, it is possible to improve the visibility of each symbol attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reel and to diversify the auxiliary effects in the game.

(Description of main controller 505, etc.)
Next, the configuration of the main controller 505, the sub controller 506, etc. will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control device 505 includes a main control board 561 on which electronic components such as a CPU and a memory are mounted, a substantially rectangular parallelepiped case member (a case base 562 and a case cover 563) for housing the main control board 561, It is comprised from the mounting base 564 to which the case member which accommodated the main control board 561 is attached. The case base 562 and the case cover 563 are formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the main control board 561 inside the case base 562 and the case cover 563 is visible.

  The case base 562 and the case cover 563 are provided with a sealing portion (so-called caulking portion) (not shown) as sealing means for connecting these members. The seal part allows the case member to be opened by breaking, etc., and the member that has been broken remains as the opening history after opening, so the opening history can be confirmed by the opening history Yes. Thereby, in the case where the case member is unlawfully opened, for example, it is possible to find an unauthorized act by confirming the seal portion.

  The sub-control device 506 includes a sub-control board 571 on which electronic components such as a CPU and a memory are mounted, and a substantially rectangular parallelepiped case member (a case base 572 and a case cover 573) for housing the sub-control board 571. It is configured. The case base 572 and the case cover 573 are formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the sub-control board 571 inside the case base 572 and the case cover 573 is visible.

  The liquid crystal display device 504 includes a liquid crystal panel 581 and a liquid crystal driver 582 that drives the liquid crystal panel 581.

(Description of completed state as game board block 6)
A completed state of the game board block 6 will be described with reference to FIG. As the game board block 6, a reel device 503 is attached from the back to the integrated front frame body 501 and base plate 502, and a liquid crystal display device 504 is attached above the reel device 503. A main control device 505 is attached to the side of the reel device 503, and a sub control device 506 is attached above the reel device 503.

  In the game board block 6, the entire panel surface of the liquid crystal panel 581 can be viewed from the upper display window 513 of the front frame 501. A part of each of the reels 541 to 543 of the reel device 503 can be seen from the lower display window 514 of the front frame body 501. At this time, out of many symbols (21 in this embodiment) attached to the outer circumference of each of the reels 541 to 543, three symbols for each reel can be visually recognized through the lower display window 514. Yes.

  The game board block 6 includes an information display unit (not shown). This information display unit (not shown) includes an acquired ball number display unit (not shown) for displaying the number of acquired balls when the small role is established, and the remaining game, for example, in a special game state such as a big bonus or a regular bonus A game number display unit (not shown) for displaying numbers and the like is provided. The acquired ball number display unit (not shown) and the game number display unit (not shown) are configured by a 7-segment display, but can naturally be replaced by a liquid crystal display or the like.

(Description of payout block 7)
Next, the payout block 7 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the dispensing block 7, and FIG. 16 is a rear view of the dispensing block 7.

  The payout block 7 is configured by integrating a back cover member 601 integrally formed of a synthetic resin material and a payout mechanism 602 for paying out game balls. The back cover member 601 includes a substantially flat base portion 603 and a protective cover portion 604 that protrudes rearward (backward of the gaming machine 1) and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 604 has a shape in which the left and right and upper and lower surfaces and the rear surface are closed, and accommodates at least the rear side configuration of the game board block 6 (main control device 505, reel device 503, and sub-control device 506). Have a sufficient size. Note that a large number of ventilation holes are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 604 as shown in FIGS.

  The payout mechanism 602 is attached to the base portion 603 of the back cover member 601 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 604. That is, a tank 605 that opens upward is provided at the uppermost portion of the back cover member 601, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 605. Below the tank 605, for example, a tank rail 606 that has two rows (two rows) of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. The tank rail 606 extends in the vertical direction downstream of the tank rail 606. Case rail 607 is connected.

  The payout device 608 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 607, and the payout solenoid 609 is driven by a control signal from the payout control device 157 provided in the tray block 10 so that a required number of game balls are paid out as appropriate. The game balls paid out from the payout device 608 are supplied to the upper plate 151 through a payout passage (not shown) or the like. Although illustration is omitted, a tank ball absence sensor for detecting the presence or absence of a game ball supplied from the tank 605 or the tank rail 606 is provided upstream of the case rail 607. Also, the payout device 608 is provided with a payout solenoid 609 for paying out game balls and a payout count switch for counting the number of game balls to be paid out.

  The payout mechanism 602 is provided with a payout relay board 611 that relays a payout command signal from the payout control device 157 to the payout device 608. In addition, the payout mechanism 602 is provided with a power switch board (not shown) for taking in the main power from the outside.

  Both the tank and the passage members in the dispensing mechanism 602 are formed of a conductive synthetic resin material such as a conductive polycarbonate resin, and are grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the noise by charging of a game ball is suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the back cover member 601 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 621a and 621b at the right end when viewed from the back side. The support shafts 621 a and 621 b constitute support means for rotatably supporting the payout block 7 on the door block 4. The support shafts 621 a and 621 b are provided on the door block 4. , 111 are inserted into shaft holes (see FIG. 10 etc.) of the bearing portions 110a, 111b. The bearing portions 110a and 111b on the door block 4 side and the support shafts 621a and 621b on the payout block 7 side correspond to “support means M3 and M4 for the payout block 7” shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the rear view of the payout block 7, an attachment for fixing the game main block 5 in a state of being attached to the door block 4 at the upper right corner and the lower center (not shown). Fixing means (lock member 627) are provided. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, in a state where the gaming machine main body 3 is opened with respect to the outer frame 2, by releasing both the lock members 627, the door block 4 can be fixed to the bracket 137. Since it is released and the lock of the game main block 5 to the door block 4 by the lock member 627 can be released, by inserting an operation key into the locking device 120 and rotating it counterclockwise as described later, The game main block 5 can be in a single-open state with respect to the door block 4. That is, the lock member 627 is released in advance, and the operation key is rotated clockwise to release the lock of the game main block 5 on the door block 4 by the locking device 120, whereby the game main block 5 is moved to the door block 4. In contrast, it can be in a single-open state.

  In this single-open state, by raising the game main block 5 in the height direction, the shaft support to the bearing portions 110b and 111a of the door block 4 of the support shafts 534a and 534b of the game board block 6 is released, and The support of the support shafts 621a and 621b of the back cover member 601 to the bearing portions 110a and 111b of the door block 4 is released so that the game main block 5 can be removed from the door block 4.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, mounting and fixing means (locking) for fixing the payout block 7 in a state in which the payout block 7 is mounted on the game board block 6 at the upper left corner and the lower left corner in the rear view of the game board block 6. Each member 625) is provided. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, in a state where the game main block 5 is opened to the door block 4, the lock member 625 is released to release the fixation of the payout block 7 with the bar 626. The payout block 7 can be in a single open state with respect to the game board block 6.

  In this one-side open state, by raising the dispensing block 7 in the height direction, the shaft support of the support shafts 621a and 621b of the back cover member 601 to the bearing portions 110a and 111b of the door block 4 is released, and the dispensing block 7 Can be removed from the game board block 6. Further, the payout block 7 is closed with respect to the game board block 6 and locked by the lock member 625, that is, the lock member 625 is locked to the metal fitting 626, so that the payout block 7 is attached to the game board block 6. It can be fixed in the state.

  Next, the structure of the further characteristic part of the game machine 1 of a present Example is demonstrated using FIG. 17, FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a partially broken perspective view of the lower part of the payout block 7 when the cover member 640 is in the open state, as viewed from the front side. FIG. 18 is a partially broken perspective view of the lower part of the payout block 7 when the cover member 640 is in the closed state, as viewed from the front side. FIG. 19 is a partially broken cross-sectional view when the cover member 640 is in the closed state.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided so as to close the outer frame 2 and the opening on the front surface side of the outer frame 2 and is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. 4, a game main block 5 provided on the back side of the door block 4 and supported to be openable and closable with respect to the door block 4, and a locking device 120 that locks the door block 4 and the game main block 5 in a closed state. And.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the locking device 120 includes a key hole 125 a into which an operation key is inserted, and the operation key inserted into the key hole 125 a is rotated in a first direction (for example, clockwise). As a result, the game machine main body 3 is unlocked, and the operation key inserted into the keyhole 125a is rotated in a second direction (for example, counterclockwise) different from the first direction. Block 5 is unlocked.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the outer frame 2 includes a game setting key switch 630 for changing the setting of the payout rate of game balls (game media) for the player. Further, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the outer frame 2 includes a cover member 640 that covers at least the key insertion surface 631 of the game setting key switch 630.

  Specifically, as described above with reference to FIG. 4, the gaming machine 1 includes a game main block 5 that is provided on the back side of the door block 4 and is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the door block 4. The game main block 5 includes a game setting key switch 630 so that the key insertion surface 631 exists on the side facing the door block 4, and a cover member 640 on the side facing the door block 4.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, the game setting key switch 630 has its key insertion surface 631 orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the direction (front-rear direction of the gaming machine 1) facing the door block 4 (in this embodiment). (Right lateral direction).

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 19, the cover member 640 includes a wall member 641 at an external position shorter than the key length of the key inserted into the game setting key switch 630 from the key insertion surface 631. That is, as shown in FIG. 19, the distance d1 from the key insertion surface 631 to the wall member 641 is shorter than the key length of the key inserted into the game setting key switch 630.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 19, the cover member 640 is separated from the key insertion surface 631 at an external position longer than the key length of the key inserted into the game setting key switch 630, different from the wall member 641. A partition member 642 is further provided. That is, as shown in FIG. 19, the distance d2 from the key insertion surface 631 to the separation wall member 642 is longer than the key length of the key inserted into the game setting key switch 630.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 19, the wall member 641 of the cover member 640 has at least a rib 641a at a predetermined portion thereof and a portion where the key hole of the key insertion surface 631 is projected in parallel. ing.

  Further, in the open state (see FIG. 4) in which the door block 4 is opened with respect to the game main block 5, the cover member 640 has a closed state that covers the key insertion surface 631, as shown in FIGS. The key insertion surface 631 can be opened and closed in an open state in which the cover is released. In the closed state (see FIG. 3) in which the door block 4 is closed with respect to the game main block 5, a part of the door block 4 is covered. By contacting the member 640, the open state of the cover member 640 is suppressed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, the cover member 640 is pivotally supported by the support portion 650 of the payout block 7 so as to be openable and closable, and covers the key insertion surface 631 and covers the key insertion surface 631. It can be opened and closed freely in the open state in which is released. Further, as shown in FIG. 19, when the door block 4 is closed with respect to the game main block 5 (see FIG. 3), a part of the door block 4 comes into contact with the cover member 640, thereby The open state of 640 is suppressed.

  Next, the structure of the further characteristic part of the game machine 1 of a present Example is demonstrated using FIGS. 20-30.

  FIG. 20 is a partial perspective view showing that the game main block 5 is closed in a state where the ball stop lever 160 of the door block 4 is in the non-permitted position. 21 (a) to 21 (d) show a state in which the ball stop lever 160 in the non-permitted position contacts the cover member 640 and returns to the take-in permitted position when the game main block 5 is closed with respect to the door block 4. It is the principal part perspective view seen from the side and the back side. 22 is an enlarged perspective view of FIG. 21A, FIG. 23 is an enlarged perspective view of FIG. 21B, FIG. 24 is an enlarged perspective view of FIG. 21C, and FIG. 25 is an enlarged perspective view of FIG. FIG. 26 (a) to 26 (d) show how the ball stop lever 160 in the non-permitted position comes into contact with the cover member 640 and returns to the take-in permitted position when the game main block 5 is closed with respect to the door block 4. It is the principal part perspective view seen from the side. 27 is an enlarged perspective view of FIG. 26A, FIG. 28 is an enlarged perspective view of FIG. 26B, FIG. 29 is an enlarged perspective view of FIG. 26C, and FIG. 30 is an enlarged perspective view of FIG. FIG. FIG. 31A is a view showing a state where the inflow restricting body 155 is retracted away from the introduction passage portion 154 in conjunction with the ball stop lever 160 being set to the take-in permission position, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the state which advancing so that the inflow control body 155 may approach the introduction channel | path part 154 in conjunction with making the ball stop lever 160 into a non-permission position.

  In FIG. 20, the game board block 6 is not shown for the convenience of explanation. 20 to 25, a partially cutaway view of the take-in unit 153 and the game main block 5 as viewed from the front oblique direction is shown on the left side of the drawing, and the take-in unit 153 and game main block 5 as viewed from the rear oblique direction. Partially broken views are shown on the right side of the drawing.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is provided on an outer frame 2, a door block 4 that is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2, and a back side of the door block 4. And a game main block 5 supported to be openable and closable with respect to the door block 4.

  The door block 4 described above corresponds to the main body member of the present invention, and the game main block 5 described above corresponds to the door member of the present invention.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the door block 4 has a take-in unit 153 for taking in a predetermined number of game media (game balls in this embodiment) on its back side (side facing the game main block 5). It's free.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 20, the door block 4 includes a ball stop lever 160 for operating whether or not the game ball can flow into the take-in unit 153, and the ball stop lever 160 is shown in FIG. By setting the take-in permission position shown in FIG. 26 (d), a game ball can flow into the take-in unit 153, and the ball stop lever 160 is not shown in FIGS. 21 (a) and 26 (a). A ball stop mechanism 170 is provided that is in a state of preventing the inflow of game balls to the take-in unit 153 when the take-in unit 153 is removed by setting the permitted position. A specific configuration of the ball stop mechanism 170 will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the game main block 5 is closed, the game main block 5 comes into contact with the ball stop lever 160 in the non-permitted position so as to return the ball stop lever 160 to the permitted position. A guide member 190 is provided for guiding.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the game main block 5 is closed, the guide member 190 contacts the ball stop lever 160 in the non-permitted position and guides the ball stop lever 160 back to the take-in permitted position. A contact guide surface 645 is provided.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, a game setting key switch 630 for variably setting the internal state relating to the game (in the embodiment, changing the setting of the payout rate of the game ball for the player); The game setting key switch 630 includes a cover member 640 that covers at least the operation surface (key insertion surface 631). The guide member 190 is provided with a contact guide surface 645 on the cover member 640. When the game main block 5 is closed, the contact guide surface 645 comes into contact with the ball stop lever 160 at the non-permitted position. The stop lever 160 is guided so as to return to the take-in permission position.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the cover member 640 is openable and closable with respect to the game setting key switch 630 when the game main block 5 is opened with respect to the door block 4 (for example, the state shown in FIG. 20). Yes. Further, as shown in FIG. 19, a part of the cover member 640 is in contact with the ball stop lever 160 at the take-in permission position in a state where the door block 4 is in the closed state.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the ball stop lever 160 has a longitudinal shape when viewed from the front. A predetermined position on the base end side is a rotation axis J1, and a tip end side opposite to the base end side is a rotation axis. The first end is pivotally supported so as to rotate about J1, and the tip side as the non-permitted position shown in FIGS. 21 (a) and 26 (a) is directed in a predetermined direction (upward in the embodiment). When the rotation position and the game main block 5 are closed, the tip side rotates by a predetermined angle (about 80 degrees in the embodiment) from the first rotation position by contacting the contact guide surface 645 of the cover member 640. Then, it changes to the second rotation position as the take-in permission position shown in FIG. 21 (d) and FIG. 26 (d) facing in the horizontal direction.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22, the take-in unit 153 includes an introduction passage portion 154 into which a game ball is introduced at the upper portion thereof. Further, as shown in FIG. 20, a transparent cover 158 in which the introduction passage portion 154 (see FIG. 22) is visible is provided on the upper portion of the take-in unit 153. That is, the introduction passage portion 154 of the take-in unit 153 is visible through the transparent cover 158.

  Here, a specific configuration of the ball stopper mechanism 170 will be described. The ball stop mechanism 170 sets the ball stop lever 160 to the take-in permission position shown in FIGS. 21 (d) and 26 (d), that is, the take-in permission position shown in FIG. The inflow restricting body 155 that is interlocked with the rotation of the valve retracts away from the introduction passage portion 154 (see the two-dot chain line arrow in FIG. 25 and the two-dot chain line arrow in FIG. 31 (a)), and FIG. 31 (a). As shown in the figure, a passage space is created between the transparent cover 158 and the inflow restricting body 155 so that the game ball can advance into the introduction passage portion 154, and the game ball can flow into the take-in unit 153.

  On the contrary, the ball stop mechanism 170 sets the ball stop lever 160 to the non-permission position shown in FIGS. 21A and 26A, that is, the non-permission position shown in FIG. Thus, the inflow restricting body 155 that moves in conjunction with the rotation of the ball stop lever 160 advances so as to approach the introduction passage portion 154 (refer to the two-dot chain arrow in FIG. 22 and the two-dot chain arrow in FIG. 31B). 31 (b), the space between the transparent cover 158 and the inflow restricting body 155 becomes narrow, the game ball cannot advance into the introduction passage portion 154, and the take-in unit when the take-in unit 153 is removed. The game ball 153 is prevented from flowing into the game 153.

  The inflow restricting body 155 advances and retreats with the rotation of the ball stopper lever 160 as shown in FIGS. 21 to 25, but in FIGS. 26B to 26D and FIGS. 28 to 30, The inflow restricting body 155 is illustrated as it is in FIG.

  The above-described take-in unit 153 corresponds to the throwing device of the present invention, the above-described ball stop lever 160 corresponds to the operation lever of the present invention, and the above-described ball stop mechanism 170 corresponds to the ball stop means of the present invention. The guide member 190 corresponds to the guide means of the present invention, the game setting key switch 630 described above corresponds to the game setting operation means of the present invention, and the key insertion surface 631 described above corresponds to the operation surface of the present invention.

  Here, even if the game main block 5 is closed with the ball stop lever 160 in the non-permitted position shown in FIGS. 21 (a) and 26 (a), the ball stop lever 160 automatically changes to FIG. 21 (d). ), How to return to the capture permission position shown in FIG.

  22 and 27, when the main ball block 5 is closed while the ball stop lever 160 remains in the non-permitted position, the one end 160a of the tip end side of the ball stop lever 160 is covered as shown in FIG. When the steep contact guide surface 645 of the member 640 comes into contact, the ball stopper lever 160 in a standing posture rotates slightly in the direction of the two-dot chain line arrow, and as shown in FIG. When one side 160a comes into contact with the contact guide surface 645 of the cover member 640 with a gentler slope than the above, the ball stop lever 160 further rotates in the direction of the two-dot chain line arrow (see FIGS. 24 and 29), and FIG. As shown in FIG. 30, when the ball stop lever 160 is rotated to such an extent that the contact of the cover member 640 with the contact guide surface 645 is released, the ball stop lever 160 is returned to the take-in permission position. It is seen.

  Further, the circular surface 160b (see FIG. 22) on the base end side of the ball stop lever 160 is in contact with the receiving surface 646 (see FIG. 22) of the cover member 640. That is, as shown in FIG. 19, when the door block 4 is closed with respect to the game main block 5 (see FIG. 3), a part of the door block 4 (the circular surface on the base end side of the ball stop lever 160). 160b) contacts the receiving surface 646 of the cover member 640, so that the open state of the cover member 640 is suppressed.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the door block 4 and the game main block 5 supported to be openable and closable with respect to the door block 4 on the back surface side of the door block 4 are provided. The door block 4 is configured such that a take-in unit 153 for taking in a predetermined number of game balls is detachable on the back side thereof, and the door block 4 determines whether or not the game balls can flow into the take-in unit 153. A ball stop lever 160 to be operated is provided, and when the ball stop lever 160 is set to the take-in permitted position, the game ball can enter the take-in unit 153, and the ball stop lever 160 is set to the non-permitted position. Is provided with a ball stop mechanism 170 that prevents the inflow of game balls into the take-in unit 153 when the take-in unit 153 is removed. The click 5 includes a guide member 190 for guiding to return the ball stop lever 160 in contact with the spherical locking lever 160 disallowed position in the closed state with the accepting permission position.

  Therefore, when the take-in unit 153 is removed, the ball stop lever 160 of the ball stop mechanism 170 is changed to the non-permitted position so that the game ball flows into the take-in unit 153 (game ball spills down). The take-in unit 153 can be removed so as not to be spilled and fallen by the ball stop mechanism 170. Even if the take-in unit 153 is properly attached but the ball stop lever 160 is forgotten to be returned to the take-in permitted position, the guide member 190 is not allowed in the closed position when the game main block 5 is closed. The ball stop lever 160 is brought into contact with the ball stop lever 160 and guided so as to return the ball stop lever 160 to the permission position. It is possible to automatically return to a state in which a game ball can flow into the insertion unit 153.

  As a result, it is possible to provide the gaming machine 1 in which the take-in unit 153 can be removed without spilling the game ball, and secondary work due to forgetting to return the ball stop lever 160 can be prevented.

  In addition, the guide member 190 contacts the ball stop lever 160 in the non-permitted position when the game main block 5 is closed, and guides the ball stop lever 160 to return to the take-in permitted position. Therefore, when the game main block 5 is closed, the ball stop lever 160 in the non-permitted position comes into contact with the contact guide surface 645 of the guide member 190 and the ball stop lever 160 is brought into the take-in permitted position. A configuration in which the ball stop lever 160 at the non-permitted position is brought into contact with the contact guide surface 645 of the guide member 190 and returned to the take-in permitted position when the main game block 5 is closed. Thus, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the occurrence of secondary work due to forgetting to return the ball stop lever 160.

  In addition, since the game main block 5 covers at least the capture unit 153 on the back side of the door block 4, an unauthorized person cannot directly touch the capture unit 153, Actions can be reduced.

  When the game main block 5 is closed, the ball stop lever 160 in the non-permitted position comes into contact with the contact guide surface 645 of the cover member 640 that covers the key insertion surface 631 of the game setting key switch 630, and the ball Since the stop lever 160 is guided to return to the take-in permission position, the ball stop lever 160 in the non-permission position is brought into contact with the contact guide surface 645 of the cover member 640 when the main game block 5 is closed. The structure for guiding the player to return to the insertion permission position can be realized by using the cover member 640 of the game setting key switch 630, and it is necessary to separately provide a dedicated product for returning the ball stopper lever 160 that has been forgotten to be returned. In addition, it can be realized with a simple configuration without complicating the device configuration.

  Further, since the key insertion surface 631 of the game setting key switch 630 is covered with the cover member 640, the key insertion surface 631 cannot be accessed unless the cover member 640 is removed, and there is a certain fraud prevention effect. Further, since the key insertion surface 631 of the game setting key switch 630 is set to a direction (for example, lateral direction) orthogonal to or substantially orthogonal to the direction facing the door block 4, an unauthorized operation key is set between the outer frame 2 and the door block 4. Even if it is inserted from the gap, an illegal operation key is advanced toward the key insertion surface 631 oriented in a direction orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the insertion direction (that is, the thickness direction of the door block 4) and inserted into the game setting key switch 630. It is difficult to do. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can make an illegal act against the game setting key switch 630 difficult.

  Further, the cover member 640 can be opened and closed with respect to the game setting key switch 630 in a state where the game main block 5 is opened with respect to the door block 4. Since a part of the cover member 640 is in contact with the ball stop lever 160 at the take-in permission position in the state where the game main block 5 is in the closed state, an illegal object is removed in the state where the game main block 5 is in the closed state. It is possible to prevent an illegal act of inserting and making the cover member 640 open in an unauthorized manner, and there is an illegal deterrent effect.

  The ball stop lever 160 has a longitudinal shape when viewed from the front, and a predetermined position on the base end side thereof is a rotation axis J1, and a tip end opposite to the base end side is rotated about the rotation axis J1. The first rotation position where the tip side as a non-permitted position faces a predetermined direction and the contact guide surface 645 of the cover member 640 when the game main block 5 is closed. By making contact, the position is changed from the first rotation position to the second rotation position as the take-in permission position where the tip end side is rotated by a predetermined angle. Therefore, when the game main block 5 is closed, the ball stop lever 160 in the non-permitted position comes into contact with the contact guide surface 645 of the cover member 640 covering the key insertion surface 631 of the game setting key switch 630, and the ball Since the stop lever 160 is pivotally guided to return to the take-in permission position, the ball stop lever 160 in the non-permission position is brought into contact with the contact guide surface 645 of the cover member 640 when the game main block 5 is closed. In this way, a configuration for guiding the rotation to return to the take-in permission position can be realized by using the cover member 640 of the game setting key switch 630, and a dedicated product for returning the ball stopper lever 160 that has been forgotten to be returned is provided separately. This can be realized with a simple configuration without complicating the device configuration.

  In addition, the take-in unit 153 includes an introduction passage portion 154 through which a game ball is introduced. A transparent cover 158 in which the introduction passage portion 154 is visible is provided on the upper portion of the take-in unit 153. Therefore, the dirt or the like of the introduction guide portion of the take-in unit 153 can be visually confirmed through the transparent cover 158. That is, without removing the take-in unit 153, the introduction guide part of the take-in unit 153 can be visually confirmed, and the maintenance time of the take-in unit 153 can be known. Further, by removing the transparent cover 158, the introduction guide portion of the take-in unit 153 can be cleaned.

  The cover member 640 includes a wall member 641 at an external position shorter than the key length of the key inserted into the game setting key switch 630 from the key insertion surface 631 of the game setting key switch 630. Unless the member 641 is excluded, the key insertion surface 631 cannot be accessed, so that there is a certain deterrent effect. For example, an operation key usually includes a key part (key part) that is inserted into a keyhole and a grip part that is manually gripped, and the grip part is larger than the key part. In order to illegally insert the operation key into the key insertion surface 631 of the game setting key switch 630, the wall member 641 is close to the key insertion surface 631 (the interval is shorter than the key length). It is necessary to illegally open a hole having a size for receiving the grip portion of the operation key, and it takes time and effort to open a hole having a size larger than that of the key portion into which the grip portion is to be inserted.

  Further, the cover member 640 has a partition wall member 642 different from the wall member 641 at an external position longer than the key length of the key inserted into the game setting key switch 630 from the key insertion surface 631 of the game setting key switch 630. Since the key insertion surface 631 cannot be accessed unless the separation wall member 642 is excluded and the wall member 641 close to the key insertion surface 631 is excluded, there is a further illegal deterrent effect. For example, in order to illegally insert the operation key into the key insertion surface 631 of the game setting key switch 630, it is necessary to illegally open a hole that allows the entire operation key to enter the separation wall member 642. Usually, a key part (key part) inserted into the keyhole and a grip part gripped by a hand are provided, and the grip part is larger than the key part. Since it is close to the insertion surface 631 (the interval is shorter than the key length), the wall member 641 must be illegally opened with a hole of a size to hold the gripping portion of the operation key, and it is troublesome to open these holes. It is not possible to insert the entire unauthorized operation key from the illegally opened hole in the separating partition member 642 and then insert it into the key hole (key hole) of the key insertion surface 631 through the illegally opened hole in the wall member 641. Difficult and fraud deterrent effect A.

  Further, since the wall member 641 of the cover member 640 is a predetermined portion thereof and at least the rib 641a is formed at a portion where the key hole of the key insertion surface 631 is projected in parallel, the flat wall member 641 is simply formed. Compared with the case where it has, it can give intensity | strength only by having the rib 641a. In other words, even if the key insertion surface 631 portion of the wall member 641 is melted by heat using a heated iron wire or the like, it takes time to melt as much as the rib 641a exists, and the member is pressed against and destroyed. Even if it tries, it can be prevented from being easily broken by the presence of the rib 641a, and it takes a lot of time and effort to eliminate the wall member 641 close to the key insertion surface 631, and it becomes difficult to access the key insertion surface 631. , There is a further deterrent effect.

  Further, in the open state (see FIG. 4) in which the door block 4 is opened with respect to the game main block 5, the cover member 640 has a closed state that covers the key insertion surface 631, as shown in FIGS. The key insertion surface 631 can be opened and closed in an open state in which the cover is released. In the closed state in which the door block 4 is closed with respect to the game main block 5 (see FIG. 3), the door block 4 is attached to the cover member 640. Since the open state of the cover member 640 is suppressed by approaching, if the person concerned with the game hall wants to change the game setting key switch 630, the door block 4 is opened to the game main block 5. The key can be inserted with the cover member 640 open, and when the door block 4 is closed with respect to the main game block 5, the cover member 640 is open. It can not be reduced abuse that the illegally opened the cover member 640.

  The game main block 5 is supported on the back side of the door block 4 so as to be openable and closable with respect to the door block 4, and the game setting key switch so that the key insertion surface 631 exists on the side facing the door block 4. Since the cover member 640 is provided on the side facing the door block 4, the game main block 5 can also make it difficult to cheat on the game setting key switch 630.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be modified as follows.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the take-in unit 153 is provided on the back side of the door block 4, and when the game main block 5 is closed, the ball stop lever 160 of the take-in unit 153 is attached to the cover member of the game main block 5. The configuration in which the contact guide surface 645 of 640 is brought into contact with and guided to the take-in permission position is described as an example, but the following configuration may be employed.

  That is, in a gaming machine including a main body frame (for example, an inner frame or an outer frame) and a door member (such as a glass frame or a front door) supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body frame, Is a detachable take-in unit 153 for taking in a predetermined number of game media (for example, game balls) on the back side thereof, and the door member prevents the flow of game balls into the take-in unit 153. A ball stop lever 160 that controls whether or not the ball stop lever 160 is provided, and when the ball stop lever 160 is set to the take-in permission position, the game ball can flow into the take-in unit 153, and the ball stop lever 160 is set to the non-permit position. When the take-in unit 153 is removed, a ball stop mechanism 170 that prevents the game ball from flowing into the take-in unit 153 is provided, and the main body frame is configured to close the door member. The above Guide means for guiding the ball stop lever 160 in contact with the spherical locking lever 160 of the variable position back to the take-authorized location (e.g., the guide member 190) include configuration comprises a.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the game setting key switch 630 is described as an example. However, as a configuration other than the game setting key switch 630, a predetermined operation is performed on the operation surface. A game setting operation means that can variably set the internal state relating to the game may be employed.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the game setting key switch 630 is described as an example of a configuration in which the game setting key switch 630 is arranged in a direction (for example, sideways) orthogonal to or substantially orthogonal to the direction facing the door block 4. The game setting key switch 630 may be directed in the direction facing the door block 4 (for example, forward), and the key insertion surface 631 of the game setting key switch 630 may be covered with a plurality of wall members of the cover member. .

  For example, the cover member is arranged in such a manner that a plurality of wall members are arranged opposite to an operation surface (eg, key insertion surface 631) of a game setting operation means (eg, game setting key switch 630) and opposed to the operation surface. The structure which arranged those wall members in order is mentioned. That is, the cover member has a double wall structure or a multiple wall structure (each wall may be disposed with a space therebetween, or adjacent walls may be disposed in contact with each other).

  In this case, the cover member has a plurality of wall members arranged opposite to the operation surface of the game setting operation means, and the wall members are sequentially arranged in a direction facing the operation surface. Since it has a side-by-side structure, the operation surface of the game setting operation means can be covered with two or more wall members of the cover member, and the operation surface cannot be accessed unless the plurality of wall members are excluded, so that the constant Has the effect of deterring fraud. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can make it difficult to cheat on the game setting operation means (for example, the game setting key switch 630).

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the outer frame 2 that is rectangular in front view and opens forward and backward as shown in FIG. 3 is adopted as the main body frame, but a box shape having an opening on the front side of a slot machine or the like. Various airframes, cases, etc. may be adopted.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, the game setting key switch 630 is disposed in the payout block 7 so that the key insertion surface 631 of the game setting key switch 630 faces rightward. However, it may be directed to the left lateral direction, upward direction, or downward direction, and may be directed to various oblique directions such as various upper right oblique directions located between the right lateral direction and the upward direction. .

  (6) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 19, the cover member 640 includes the wall member 641 and the separation wall member 642, but the following cover member 640 is employed. May be.

  That is, in the cover member 640 of this modification, as shown in FIG. 32, a plurality of (three in FIG. 32) partition wall members 643 are formed between the wall member 641 and the separation wall member 642. Is. The cover member 640 may be a single (that is, one) partition wall member 643 formed between the wall member 641 and the separation wall member 642.

  In this case, the cover member 640 has a single or a plurality of partition wall members 643 formed between the wall member 641 and the separation wall member 642, so that the wall member 641 close to the key insertion surface 631 and Unless the separation partition member 642 and the single or plural partition wall members 643 are excluded, the key insertion surface 631 cannot be accessed, and the removal of these wall members 641 to 643 is very troublesome. So there is a further deterrent effect. For example, in the process of melting the separation partition member 642 with a heated unauthorized tool, the unauthorized tool is cooled, and the separation partition member 642 and the next single or plural partition wall members 643 must be melted with the heated unauthorized tool again. Since it can be put in a very time-consuming state, such as the illicit tool cooling down in the middle of those illicit processes, there is an anti-fraud effect.

  Further, the separation wall member 642 or the partition wall member 643 is a predetermined portion thereof, and at least a rib (such as the rib 641a) is formed at a portion where the key hole of the key insertion surface 631 is projected in parallel. You may make it do.

  In this case, the rib member 642 or the partition wall member 643 of the cover member 640 is a predetermined portion, and at least a rib is formed at a portion where the key hole of the key insertion surface 631 is projected in parallel. Therefore, compared with a case where the flat partition wall member or the partition wall member 643 is used, the strength can be increased by the amount of ribs. That is, even if an attempt is made to melt the portion corresponding to the key insertion surface 631 in the separation wall member 642 or the partition wall member 643 by using a heated iron wire or the like, it takes time to melt the portion corresponding to the presence of the rib. Even if any member is pressed and broken, it can be prevented from being broken easily due to the presence of the rib, and it takes a lot of time and effort to eliminate the separation wall member 642 or the partition wall member 643. Since it becomes difficult to access 631, there is a further anti-fraud effect.

  (7) In the above-described embodiments, the spinning ball game machine using a game ball has been described as an example, but the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine, a slot machine, a game machine in which these are combined, and the like.

  For example, in a slot machine or the like, there is a configuration in which a game setting key switch 630 and a cover member 640 are provided inside a box-shaped main body housing whose front side is open, and a pachinko machine or a game in which these are combined. In a machine, etc., an outer frame that is rectangular in front view and has plate members connected to the four sides, an inner frame that is provided on the front side of the outer frame and can be opened to the outer frame, and on the front side of the inner frame And a front frame (glass frame) that can be freely opened with respect to the inner frame, and includes a game setting key switch 630 and a cover member 640 on the front side of the inner frame and the inner side of the outer frame. Is mentioned.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for various game machines such as a pachinko machine that uses game balls, a slot machine that uses medals, and a revolving game machine that uses game balls.

[BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS] It is a perspective view which shows the whole game machine in one embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view which shows the internal open state of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view which shows the internal open state of a gaming machine. It is a rear view of a gaming machine. (A) is the figure which looked at the game machine main-body part from the back side, (b), (c) is a figure which shows the open | release operation condition of the game board block and payout block with respect to a door block. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the door block from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the door block 4 from back. It is the perspective view which isolate | separated the front door body and back frame which comprise a door block, and looked them from the front. It is the perspective view which isolate | separated the front door body and back frame which comprise a door block, and saw them from back. It is a perspective view of a saucer block. It is a back perspective view of a game board block. It is a disassembled perspective view of a game board block. It is a perspective view of a front frame, a base board, and a reel device. It is a perspective view of a payout block. It is a rear view of a payout block. It is the partially broken perspective view which looked at the lower part of the discharge block when a cover member is an open state from the front side. It is the partially broken perspective view which looked at the lower part of the discharge block when a cover member is a closed state from the front side. It is a partially broken sectional view in case a cover member is a closed state. It is a fragmentary perspective view which shows closing a game main block in the state where the ball stop lever of the door block was made into the non-permission position. (A)-(d) is the principal part perspective view which looked at a mode that the ball stop lever of a non-permission position contacts a cover member and returns to a take-in permission position when closing a game main block from the front side and the back side. It is. FIG. 22 is an enlarged perspective view of FIG. FIG. 22 is an enlarged perspective view of FIG. FIG. 22 is an enlarged perspective view of FIG. FIG. 22 is an enlarged perspective view of FIG. (A)-(d) is the principal part perspective view which looked at a mode that the ball | bowl stop lever of a non-permission position contact | abuts to a cover member and returns to a taking-in permission position when closing a game main block. FIG. 27 is an enlarged perspective view of FIG. FIG. 27 is an enlarged perspective view of FIG. FIG. 27 is an enlarged perspective view of FIG. FIG. 27 is an enlarged perspective view of FIG. (A) is a diagram showing a state where the inflow restricting body is retracted when the ball stop lever is set to the take-in permitted position, and (b) is a state where the inflow restricting body is advanced by setting the ball stop lever to the non-permitted position. FIG. It is a partially broken sectional view when the cover member of a modification is a closed state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 2 ... Outer frame 4 ... Door block (main body member)
5 ... Game main block (door member)
153 ... Take-in unit (input device)
160… Ball stop lever (control lever)
170 ... Ball stop mechanism (ball stop means)
190 ... guide member (guide means)
630 ... Game setting key switch (game setting operation means)
631 ... Key insertion surface (operation surface)
640 ... Cover member 645 ... Contact guide surface

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine comprising a main body member and a door member supported to be openable and closable with respect to the main body member,
The body member is
A dosing device for taking a predetermined number of game media,
An operating member operated to a first position and a second position ;
By setting the operation member to the first position, the game medium can enter the first state where the game medium can flow into the input device, and by setting the operation member to the second position, the game medium to the input device. A ball inflow restricting means that is in a second state that prevents the inflow of
When the operation member is in the second position when the door member is in a closed state, the door member contacts at least a part of the operation member to move the operation member from the second position. The operation member is configured to switch the ball inflow restricting means from the second state to the first state while performing the contact guidance for guiding the return to the first position, while the door member is closed. A gaming machine is provided with a contact guide surface formed so as not to perform the contact guide to the operation member when is in the first position .   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the door member is in a closed state with respect to the main body member, the door member covers at least the charging device.

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