JP5464181B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  When a player who plays a game at a game hall plays a game while smoking, there is a player who feels uncomfortable because cigarette smoke drifts around the player. In order to suck the cigarette smoke, for example, a gaming machine with an air cleaning function has been proposed, and on the front side of the gaming machine, a suction port capable of sucking cigarette smoke is arranged near the ashtray. (For example, patent document 1).

JP 9-47563 A

  However, separately installing the air cleaning device on the front side of the gaming machine as described above also increases the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine. In addition, in the game hall, a large number of gaming machines are densely arranged, and the distance between the players is relatively narrow, so if the air flow in the game hall is poor, the player is stagnated by the air in the hall. Receive the feeling that

The present invention has been made in view of the above illustrated situation like, is to provide a gaming machine capable of wiping discomfort like.

Hereinafter, in order to solve the above-described object, etc. , in the present invention,
A payout means disposed on the back side for paying out game balls;
An upper plate path for guiding the game ball paid out by the payout means to the downstream side;
An upper dish outlet provided in the upper dish passage for discharging the game ball forward;
An upper plate that receives the game ball discharged from the upper plate discharge port in an exposed state;
A lower dish path for guiding a game ball overflowing from the upper dish path to the downstream side;
A lower tray outlet that is provided in the lower tray passage and discharges the game ball forward;
A lower plate that receives the game ball discharged from the lower plate discharge port in an exposed state,
Provided on the back side of the region between the upper plate and the lower plate, provided with a blowing means capable of sending air on the lower plate by a blowing operation;
The direction of the air sent out by the blowing operation of the blowing means is converted in the inner wall of the passage located on the back side of the lower tray discharge port, and the lower plate discharge port is blown in the direction of discharging the game ball. And configure
Provided on the back side of the gaming machine is a suction means having a housing capable of sucking air from the upper plate discharge port, and by providing a through hole in the housing, the sucked air can be discharged to the rear side. It is characterized by that.

According to the present invention , discomfort and the like can be eliminated.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine of the state which open | released the front frame set and the lower pan unit. (A) is a perspective view which shows an outer frame, (b) is a fragmentary perspective view which expands and shows a claw horse part. It is a front view which shows the inner frame etc. in the state which removed the front frame set and the lower plate unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a front view which shows a game ball | bowl launching unit. It is a perspective view which shows a game ball | bowl launching unit. It is a perspective view of the game ball launching unit showing a state in which the opening / closing part is opened. Furthermore, it is a perspective view of the game ball launch unit showing a state in which the lid of the opening and closing unit is removed. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows a game ball | bowl launching unit. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a front frame set. It is a fragmentary sectional view showing composition of an opening-and-closing member. It is a front view which shows the structure of a glass unit. It is the KK sectional view taken on the line of FIG. 13 which shows the installation state of a drying means. It is the JJ sectional view taken on the line of FIG. 13 which shows an example of an attaching part. It is a figure explaining the escape hole of a holding | maintenance part main body, Comprising: It is a fragmentary side view which shows the arrow part of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of an attaching part typically. It is a front view which shows a lower plate unit. It is a rear view which shows a lower plate unit. It is a front view which shows a locking device. It is a right view which shows a locking device. It is a left view which shows a locking device. It is a perspective view of the front side of a locking device. It is a perspective view of the back side of a locking device. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a schematic diagram which shows arrangement | positioning of the 1st control board unit in the back surface of a pachinko machine, a 2nd control board unit, and a back pack unit. It is a rear view which shows the structure of an inner frame and a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of an inner frame. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a support metal fitting. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a tank rail. It is a schematic explanatory drawing which shows the structure of an air sending means. It is a schematic explanatory drawing which shows the structure of an air suction means. It is a block diagram which shows the main electrical structures of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the update process of an off symbol counter. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows a change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows payout control processing. It is a flowchart which shows prize ball control. It is a flowchart which shows ball rental control.

Means 1. In a gaming machine comprising a plurality of game medium outlets capable of discharging game media in a game medium storage means provided on the player side,
At least one of the plurality of game medium outlets is configured as an air outlet capable of sending air,
A gaming machine, wherein the other discharge port is configured as an air suction port capable of sucking air.

  Here, the “player side” means the side where the player who plays with the gaming machine is located, and when the player sits in front of the gaming machine and plays a game, it means the front side of the gaming machine To do. The “game medium” refers to, for example, a pachinko ball (game ball) when the game machine is a pachinko machine, and a coin when the game machine is a slot machine. Further, the “game medium storage means” may be an upper plate as an upper game medium storage means when the game machine is a pachinko machine, or a lower plate as a lower game medium storage means. Also good. In addition, for example, when the gaming machine is a pachinko machine, the “plural discharge ports” may be an upper discharge port connected to the upper plate and a lower discharge port connected to the lower plate. In addition, “air to be sent” may mean air (gas) containing, for example, an aroma component or a deodorizing component in addition to normal air (gas). In addition, “suctioned air” may mean air (gas) containing floating substances such as perfume, for example, cigarette smoke, in addition to air (air, etc.) sent from the air outlet. (The same applies to each means below).

  According to the means 1, the game medium storage means for storing the game medium is usually disposed within the reach of the player who performs the game, that is, near the player. Since air is sent from the game medium outlet to the game medium storage means and air is sucked from other game medium outlets, circulation of air on the player side may occur. Can improve the air flow. By allowing a plurality of game medium outlets to function as air suction ports and air outlets in this way, the gaming machine itself operates as an air circulator (if necessary, an air purifier). Compared with the case where an apparatus or the like is separately installed, the manufacturing cost can be reduced and the space can be prevented from being hindered.

  In addition, the game medium discharge passages connected to these game medium discharge ports have been provided with countermeasures against illegal acts, and even when air is sent from the game medium discharge ports, The appearance of the medium outlet is not different from that of an ordinary game machine outlet. Therefore, an effect that it is difficult for a fraudster who has an intention of a fraudulent act to induce a fraudulent act via the game medium outlet is produced.

Mean 2. An upper discharge port capable of discharging game media to an upper storage means provided on the player side;
In a gaming machine provided with a lower discharge port capable of discharging a game medium in a lower storage unit disposed on a lower side of the upper storage unit,
One of the upper side outlet and the lower side outlet is configured as an air outlet capable of sending air,
A gaming machine, wherein the other discharge port is configured as an air suction port capable of sucking air.

  According to the means 2, the upper side storage means and the lower side storage means for storing the game medium are usually disposed within the reach of the player who performs the game, that is, near the player. Then, air is sent out from one of the upper outlet that opens to the upper reservoir and the lower outlet that opens to the lower reservoir, and air is sucked from the other outlet. Therefore, the same operational effects as the means 1 can be obtained.

Means 3. In a gaming machine capable of discharging a game medium through a plurality of game medium passages connected to a plurality of game medium discharge ports opened to a plurality of game medium storage means provided on the player side,
Air sending means connected to at least one of the game medium passages and capable of sending air from the game medium outlet through the passage;
A gaming machine comprising: an air suction means connected to another passage and capable of sucking air from another game medium outlet through the other passage.

  According to the means 3, the same effect as the means 1 can be obtained.

Means 4. An upper discharge port capable of discharging game media to the upper storage means provided on the player side via the upper game medium passage;
In a gaming machine comprising: a lower storage means disposed on a lower side of the upper storage means; and a lower discharge port capable of discharging a game medium through a lower game medium passage.
It is connected to any one of the upper game medium passage and the lower game medium passage, and passes through the passage from either the upper discharge port or the lower discharge port. Air delivery means capable of delivering air;
An air suction means connected to another passage and capable of sucking air from another outlet through the other passage.

  According to the means 4, the same effect as the means 2 can be obtained.

Means 5. An outer frame attached to the island facility,
An inner frame that is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, and is provided with a predetermined game area;
A front frame that is provided with an upper storage means capable of storing a game medium led out through an upper discharge port that opens to the front side, and is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame;
A game machine comprising a lower storage means capable of storing game media derived through a lower discharge port that opens to the front side, with respect to game media that exceeds the capacity of the upper storage means,
Connected to any one of the upper side passage connected to the upper side discharge port or the lower side passage connected to the lower side discharge port, and either the upper side discharge port or the lower side discharge port is passed through the passage. Air delivery means capable of delivering air from the outlet;
An air suction means connected to another passage and capable of sucking air from another outlet through the other passage.

  According to the means 5, the outer frame is attached to the island facility, and the inner frame is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame. The front frame is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame, and the upper storage means provided on the front frame can store the game medium led out through the upper discharge port. The lower storage means can derive and store game media that exceeds the capacity of the upper storage means through the lower outlet. The upper side storage means and the lower side storage means are usually disposed within the reach of the player who performs the game, that is, near the player. The air sent out by the air sending means is sent from either the upper outlet or the lower outlet through either the upper passage or the lower passage, and the air is sucked by the air suction means. Suction is taken from the outlet through another passage. Therefore, the same effect as the means 4 can be obtained.

  Means 6. The gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 5, wherein the air sending amount by the air sending means and the air sucking amount by the air suction means can be changed.

  According to the means 6, the amount of air to be sent is changed by the air sending means. Further, the amount of air sucked is changed by the air suction means. Therefore, an amount of air can be derived according to the purpose of various places.

  Mean 7 An operation unit for setting the amount of air sent by the air sending unit and the amount of air sucked by the air suction unit, and a control unit for controlling the sending amount according to the operation of the operation unit are provided. A gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 6, which is characterized.

  According to the means 7, since the operation unit for setting the air suction amount and the air delivery amount is provided, an arbitrary operation by the player can be easily performed. Further, control according to the operation of the operation unit is executed by the control means, and the air delivery amount intended by the player can be adjusted. In addition, it is desirable from the viewpoint of ensuring ease of operation that the air suction amount and the air delivery amount are set by an operation by a single operation unit.

  Means 8. 8. The gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 7, wherein the air delivery means comprises a fragrance / deodorization means capable of adding a fragrance component or a deodorant component to the delivered air.

  According to the means 8, the fragrance component or the deodorant component is added to the air sent out by the fragrance / deodorant device. Therefore, a fragrance drifts around the player to make it feel comfortable, and it is possible to effectively eliminate unpleasant odors such as cigarette smoke. Therefore, discomfort for the player can be prevented, and the game can be performed in a comfortable atmosphere. In addition, you may comprise so that the presence or absence of the addition of the fragrance component or the deodorant component by the aroma / deodorization means can be switched. Thus, by comprising so that switching is possible, consumption of an aroma component etc. can be suppressed and the increase in cost can be suppressed.

  Means 9. The gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 8, wherein the air delivery means includes a heating means capable of heating the delivered air.

  According to the means 9, warm air is sent out by heating the air by the heating means. Therefore, when the room temperature in the game hall is low, a heating function can be added as appropriate, and sometimes the player can feel comfortable.

  Means 10. The gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 9, wherein the air delivery means includes a cooling means capable of cooling the air to be delivered.

  According to the means 10, the air is cooled by the cooling means, so that cold air is sent out. Therefore, when the room temperature in the game hall is high, a cooling function can be appropriately added, and the player who is exposed to the cold air feels a refreshing feeling, so that the player can have a comfortable feeling. The cooled air is sent out from the game medium outlet, so that even when the game medium is warm, it is exposed to the air sent out when passing through the game medium outlet, and cooled. Become. Therefore, the discomfort and distrust can be eliminated. Note that it is possible to switch between hot air and cold air as necessary.

  Means 11. The air delivery means includes an impeller that is rotatably supported, a rotation driving means for rotating the impeller, and a housing for housing the rotation driving means and the impeller. A gaming machine according to any one of 3 to 10.

  According to the means 11, the impeller is rotationally driven by the rotational driving means. Air is sent out based on the rotation of the impeller.

  Means 12. The air delivery means is arranged in a housing recess that opens on the player side provided on the back side of the upper storage means or the lower storage means, and a cover body that covers the opening of the storage recess so as to be openable and closable. The gaming machine according to any one of means 4 to 11, wherein the gaming machine is configured to have an air outlet.

  According to the means 12, the air sending means disposed in the accommodation recess sends air to the player side through the air sending port of the cover body, so that the air is smoked to the rear side of the player. Can be driven. Moreover, since the accommodation recessed part in which the air delivery means is accommodated is closed by the cover body, the air delivery means is protected by the cover body. Also, since the electrical wiring connected to the air delivery means is housed in the housing recess and the electrical wiring etc. is not accidentally hooked, it does not cause damage or the like and causes no electrical connection failure. . Thus, when the electrical wiring connected to the air delivery means is accommodated in the accommodating recess, an electrical connection is made between the electrical wiring and another electrical component (for example, a relay board) in the accommodating recess. It becomes easy. In addition, when the cover body is opened to the player side, the air sending means and other objects to be accommodated (for example, various parts or members) in the housing recess are exposed to the player side. Adjustment, maintenance, etc. of the objects to be accommodated are facilitated. And since the cover body which covers opening of an accommodation recessed part can be opened and closed, both the effect of the state in which the cover body was closed, and the effect of an open state can be show | played.

  Means 13. The gaming machine according to claim 12, wherein a reinforcing member is provided inside the housing recess.

  Since the reinforcing member is provided in the housing recess as in the means 13, the deformation of the housing recess can be prevented. In addition, for example, a game ball launching device, a ball passage member, or the like as an object to be accommodated is fixed to the accommodating recess, so that the object functions as a reinforcing member and ensures mechanical strength and rigidity of the accommodating recess. Good. By adopting a similar configuration, the mechanical strength and rigidity of the housing recess may be secured.

  Means 14. The gaming machine according to any one of means 12 or 13, wherein the accommodation recess contains at least a solenoid capable of emitting a game medium toward the game area.

  According to the means 14, when the solenoid is adopted as the launching device, the combination of the firing motor and the launching rod becomes unnecessary. When the solenoid is used, unlike the case of a launching motor, the mechanical configuration can be simplified, so that the solenoid can be installed at an optimum position regardless of the mechanical configuration. In addition, since a part of the solenoid is accommodated in the accommodating recess, adjustment or maintenance of the firing solenoid can be easily performed from the player side with the cover body opened.

  In the housing recess, a full tank detecting means for detecting that the storage means is full with the game medium, a speaker, a volume adjusting member for adjusting the volume of sound output from the speaker, a volume A relay substrate for adjustment or launching device may be accommodated. Further, at least the electrical tank connected to the full tank detecting means, the sound volume adjusting member, the relay board or the launching device may be housed in the housing recess. The electrical wiring may be fixed by a fixing means in the housing recess, or another object to be stored in the housing recess.

Means 15. Along with the establishment of the predetermined conditions, it is configured to generate a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 14, wherein the air sending means is allowed to send out air when the special gaming state occurs.

  According to the means 15, the air is not normally sent from the game medium outlet, and the air is allowed to be sent only when the special gaming state occurs. For this reason, by sending air immediately before the occurrence, it is possible to produce an effect as a suggestion of the special game state, and at the same time as or immediately after the occurrence, the special game state can be added. The player can be entertained as a production.

Means 16. Along with the establishment of the predetermined conditions, it is configured to generate a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 15, wherein the air sending mode by the air sending means is switched when the special game state occurs.

  According to the means 16, basically the same effect as the means 15 is achieved. Note that “the air delivery mode can be switched” means, for example, “the air that was previously weak winds can be switched to strong winds”, “the air that was previously cold winds is switched to warm winds” And “to be switched so that the air sent to the upper plate is guided to the lower plate”. However, it is possible to switch to the reverse of these.

  Means 17. Means 3 to 16 comprising a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information, and configured to switch a sending mode by the air sending means at a specific display effect on the variable display device. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  As in the means 17, the sending mode may be switched in accordance with a specific display effect in the variable display device. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to derive an effect that has never been achieved.

  Means 18. The air suction means includes an impeller that is rotatably supported, a rotation driving means for rotating the impeller, and a housing for housing the rotation driving means and the impeller. 18. A gaming machine according to any one of 3 to 17.

  According to the means 18, the impeller is rotationally driven by the rotational driving means. Air is sucked in based on the rotation of the impeller.

  Means 19. The gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 18, wherein the air suction means has an air cleaning function.

  According to the means 19, the sucked air is cleaned.

  Means 20. The gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 19, wherein the air suction means is disposed in the vicinity of the discharge port.

  According to the means 20, since the air suction means is disposed in the vicinity of the game medium outlet, the air sucked from the game medium outlet does not further reduce the wind force (less energy loss), and the efficiency. Is aspirated.

  Means 21. An inner frame that is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, and that can be removably attached to a predetermined game board, and an air suction means that is attached to a position away from an installation position of the game board with respect to the inner frame, The gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 20, wherein the air suction means is configured to be able to suck air through the upper discharge port.

  According to the means 21, since the air suction means is attached at a position deviated from the installation position of the game board, the air suction means does not get in the way when the game board is attached to the inner frame. Thus, for example, in order to reuse a used gaming machine, it is not necessary to remove the air suction means from the inner frame when removing a used gaming board from the inner frame and installing a new gaming board. Replacement work is facilitated.

  Means 22. In the storage area for the game medium facing the game medium discharge port set as the air suction port, when air around the player is sucked from the game medium discharge port, it is introduced into the storage unit. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 21, wherein a penetrating portion is formed.

  According to the means 22, by the suction operation of the air suction means, the air around the player is introduced and introduced into the game medium reservoir through the penetrating part formed in the game medium reservoir. Air is sucked from the game medium outlet. That is, it is possible to suppress problems caused by the introduction of air being blocked by the wall of the game medium storage unit. Further, the game ball can be visually recognized through the penetrating portion. For this reason, when a lot of game balls are stored in the ball tray, you can enjoy the unprecedented scenery and enjoy a special sense of fulfillment by viewing the game balls through the penetrating part. Can do.

  Means 23. The gaming machine according to claim 22, wherein the width of the penetrating portion is set smaller than the diameter of the game ball.

  According to the means 23, the game ball stored in the game medium storage unit does not fall from the penetrating part. Therefore, it is possible to suppress problems such as interruption of the game due to the fall of the game ball while maintaining the operational effect of the means 22.

  Means 24. 24. A gaming machine according to means 22 or 23, wherein the penetrating portion comprises a long groove formed in a peripheral wall of the gaming medium storage portion.

According to the means 24, the air around the player is introduced into the game medium storage section through the long groove by the suction operation of the air suction means, and the introduced air is sucked from the game medium discharge port. The long groove may be a slit. A plurality of long grooves may be provided.
The basic configuration of various gaming machines to which the above means are applied is shown below.

  A. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a ball game machine. As a more detailed mode example, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, and a ball launching means (such as a launch motor) for playing and playing a game ball (pachinko ball) based on the operation of the operation means” And a ball path (ball guide path of the rail unit) for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and each game component (general winning port, variable winning device, operating port) arranged in the game area, And a ball game machine equipped with a variable display unit or the like ”.

  B. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a bullet ball gaming machine having a gaming area extending in a substantially vertical direction. As more detailed mode examples, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a ball launching means (such as a launch motor) for playing a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, and the launch A ball path (rail guide path of the rail unit) for guiding the played game ball to a predetermined game area extending in a substantially vertical direction (for example, the game area is constituted by a game board surface, etc.), and each of the game areas arranged in the game area A ball ball game machine comprising game parts (general winning opening, variable winning device, operation opening, variable display unit, etc.) and configured so that the behavior of a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area can be visually recognized. .

  C. The game machine is a ball game machine with an expanded game area. As a more detailed mode example, there is further “a ball game machine including at least one of the technical configurations for expanding the game area as compared with the prior art described in the embodiments of the invention described later”. Can be mentioned.

  D. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a ball game machine equipped with a variable display device. As more detailed mode examples, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a ball launching means (such as a launch motor) for playing a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, and the launch A ball path (ball guide path of the rail unit) for guiding the played game ball to a predetermined game area (for example, the game area is constituted by a game board surface), an operation port arranged in the game area, and a variable display device And a variable winning device, and the identification information (symbol) displayed on the variable display device is variably displayed based on the detection of the winning of the game ball at the operating port, and is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time. , A bullet ball game machine configured to open the variable display device in a predetermined manner when the identification information (design) displayed in a stopped state is in a specific manner.

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

  F. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a revolving type gaming machine such as a slot machine. As a more detailed mode example, “a discriminating information string (specifically, a rotating body such as a reel with a symbol) composed of a plurality of identification information (symbols) is displayed in a variable manner (specifically, a reel or the like). Variable display means (specifically, a rotating unit such as a reel unit) that displays the identification information string after being rotated), and is identified due to the operation of the starting operating means (specifically, the start lever). Changes in information (symbols) are started, and changes in identification information (symbols) are stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stoppage (specifically, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. There is a revolving type gaming machine configured to generate a special game state (such as a bonus game) advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information (symbol) is the specific identification information (symbol).

  G. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a gaming machine configured by combining a pachinko machine and a slot machine (especially a gaming machine of a slot machine specification that uses a gaming ball as a gaming medium). As a more detailed mode example, “a discriminating information string (a symbol string; specifically a rotating body such as a reel or a belt with a symbol) made up of a plurality of identification information (symbols) is variably displayed (specifically, a reel Variable display means (specifically, a rotating body unit such as a reel unit) that displays the identification information string after the rotation is performed, and is caused by the operation of the starting operation means (specifically, the start lever). The variation of the identification information (symbol) is started, and the variation of the identification information (symbol) is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stopping (specifically, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has passed. It is configured to generate a special gaming state (bonus game, etc.) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information (symbol) is specific identification information (symbol), and a ball tray (top plate, etc.) With that An input device for performing an input process of taking a game ball from the tray and a payout device for paying out the game ball to the ball tray, and when the game ball is input by the input device, the operation of the starting operation means is performed. A gaming machine configured to be effective ”.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 shows an upper cover body, a front frame set 14 as a front frame, a lower cover body, and an outer frame 11 and an inner frame 12, which will be described later. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the lower tray unit 13 as a lower side storage unit. However, in FIG. 2, for the sake of convenience, a configuration in a game area on the surface of the game board 42 to be described later is indicated by blank, and a glass unit 150 to be described later is omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a pachinko machine 10 as a gaming machine includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and the outer frame 11 is attached to an island facility (not shown). belongs to. An inner frame 12 is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. The outer frame 11 is mainly formed of a wooden plate material in a rectangular shape as a whole, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a small screw. Therefore, the structure can be easily reused as compared with the conventional structure in which the plates are assembled using nails and rivets. In this embodiment, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm), and the outer dimension in the left-right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the outer frame 11 mainly includes an upper hinge 15, a lower hinge 16, a pair of upper and lower claw horses 17, 18 and the like for supporting the inner frame 12 and the like. Installed. The claw horses 17 and 18 in the present embodiment are provided with so-called folded portions 17a and 18a by bending the tip portions thereof at substantially right angles. In the case where the inner frame 12 is closed due to the presence of the folded portions 17a and 18a, the saddle members 192 and 193 described later (see FIG. 23, etc.) without increasing the length of the claw horses 17 and 18 themselves. ) Can be more reliably stabilized.

  Further, a resin curtain decoration 19 is attached to the lower part of the outer frame 11 in the present embodiment. The traditional wooden curtain 19 is made of resin, which gives a sense of unity between the resin inner frame 12, the lower dish unit 13, and the front frame set 14, and improves the appearance quality. It has been. Although not shown in FIG. 3, a pattern is given to the front surface of the molded curtain decoration 19. In addition, metal sliding members 21 and 22 are provided on the upper surface of the curtain decoration 19, thereby ensuring smooth sliding when the inner frame 12 is opened and closed. In addition, a rib 23 protruding upward is integrally formed at the back of the upper surface of the curtain decoration 19. A return portion (not shown) that is bent at the front side is integrally formed at the upper end of the rib 23, thereby making it difficult to form a gap with the inner frame 12. It has been. The height of the rib 23 is set to a predetermined height that is at least equal to or less than the radius of a game ball as a game medium. Thus, even when a game ball is on the curtain decoration 19 when the inner frame 12 is closed, the game ball is driven backward by riding on the rib 23. That is, the situation (so-called “ball biting”) in which a game ball is sandwiched between the inner frame 12 and the rib 23 is prevented.

  Returning to FIGS. 1 and 2, the inner frame 12, the lower dish unit 13 and the front frame set 14 are made of synthetic resin, specifically, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin. By using a synthetic resin for molding each of these members, it is possible to cope with a more complicated shape as compared with the case of using a metal material, and it is also possible to suppress an increase in production cost. Advantages of using ABS include a low production cost, strong viscosity, and high impact resistance compared to resin materials such as polycarbonate. In addition, for example, when a coating process such as plating is performed on a design surface such as the front side of the front frame set 14, the process is relatively easy to perform, and there is an advantage that a product with higher appearance quality can be manufactured.

  The opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set so as to extend vertically on the left side (opposite to the location where the handle 35 described later) is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the inner frame is centered on the opening / closing axis. 12 can be opened to the front side. More specifically, the upper and lower hinges 15 and 16 of the outer frame 11 support the upper and lower portions of the inner frame 12 so that the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed.

  In the present embodiment, not only the front frame set 14 but also the lower plate unit 13 is provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12 on one side (with the opening / closing axis on the left side of the pachinko machine 10 as the rotation center). Conventionally, the lower dish unit is fixedly provided at the lower part of the inner frame. In this respect, in this embodiment, the lower receiving recess 24A is provided on the back side of the lower dish unit 13, and the lower dish unit 13 capable of closing the opening side of the lower receiving recess 24A is provided to be openable and closable. The following effects are exhibited. First, when the lower tray unit 13 is opened, when various components or members as the objects to be accommodated are accommodated in the lower accommodating recess 24A, these components or members are exposed to the player side. However, in the case where the object to be accommodated is a part or member that requires adjustment, it is exposed to the player side, thereby facilitating adjustment and maintenance. Secondly, for example, when electrical wiring or the like is accommodated in the lower accommodation recess 24A as an object to be accommodated, the electrical wiring or the like is prevented from being accidentally hooked and damaged, The electrical connection between the electrical components can be facilitated.

  Further, a front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable corresponding to a range excluding the lower plate unit 13 (above the lower plate unit 13). In the present embodiment, an upper housing recess 24B is provided on the back side of the front frame set 14, and the front frame set 14 capable of closing the opening side of the upper housing recess 24B is centered on the left opening / closing axis. By being provided so as to be openable and closable, the same effect as the above effect when the lower tray unit 13 is opened is exhibited. The upper housing recess 24B and the lower housing recess 24A are continuous to each other, thereby forming a large housing recess, and for example, an operation of housing an object such as the game ball launching unit 70 becomes easy. The objects to be accommodated in the lower accommodating recess 24A and the upper accommodating recess 24B will be described in detail later.

  Further, a receiving portion 14c having a substantially U-shaped cross section is provided at the lower end of the front frame set 14 (see FIG. 2), whereas the lower end of the lower tray unit 13 has a cross section that fits with the receiving portion 14c. A U-shaped receiving portion 13c is provided (see FIGS. 18 and 19). When the front frame set 14 is closed, the receiving portion 14c is fitted into the receiving portion 13c. With this configuration, it becomes difficult to allow a wire or the like to enter from the gap between the front frame set 14 and the lower dish unit 13, thereby playing a role in preventing fraud.

  Both the lower dish unit 13 and the front frame set 14 are configured to be opened forward, with an open / close axis extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, as with the inner frame 12. Thus, when the front frame set 14 and the lower tray unit 13 are pachinko machines 10 of a type that can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 is difficult to apply a load to the lower tray unit 13, so the front frame set 14 cannot be positioned with respect to the lower pan unit 13. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the front frame set 14 is closed, a load can be applied to the upper surface 196R of the lock holder holding portion including the cylinder lock 196 described later (see FIG. 1 and FIG. 1). 2), the entire front frame set 14 is positioned with respect to the inner frame 12.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a state in which the front frame set 14 is removed from the pachinko machine 10 (however, in FIG. 4, the configuration in the game area on the surface of the game board 42 is shown as blank for convenience). Note that a rib R1 projects from the front side of the inner frame 12 at a periphery thereof (a portion corresponding to the front frame set 14). When the front frame set 14 is closed, the front frame set 14 is fitted into the rib R1. With this configuration, it becomes difficult to allow a wire or the like to enter from the gap between the front frame set 14 and the inner frame 12 and plays a role in preventing fraud.
The lower dish unit 13 is provided with a lower side storage means and a lower dish 31 as a ball receiving tray at substantially the center. In the lower plate 31, the game balls discharged from the discharge port of the ball discharge unit 26 as the game medium passage and the lower game medium passage pass through the discharge port 30 formed in the lower plate unit 13. It can be stored. The ball discharge unit 26 is configured to be fitted into the discharge port 30 when the lower tray unit 13 is closed, and an unauthorized person can insert a wire or the like from the discharge port 30 into the lower accommodating recess 24A (described later). Prevent unauthorized insertion.

  In the present embodiment, the discharge port 30 is a game ball discharge port as a game medium discharge port. However, the air discharge port 30 is capable of sending air by blowing air from a blower SH1, which will be described later. Set as Most of the lower dish unit 13 is formed of ABS resin like the inner frame 12, but among these, the surface layer forming the lower dish 31 and the front panel 32 behind the lower dish are particularly flame retardant. Molded with ABS resin. For this reason, this part is difficult to burn.

  An ashtray 36 is provided at the left end of the lower plate 31. Further, a game ball launching handle (hereinafter simply referred to as “handle”) 35 protruding toward the front side is disposed on the right end side of the lower plate 31. That is, the handle 35 is located on the right side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 on the side opposite to the opening / closing axis of the lower tray unit 13, and a predetermined opening amount when the inner frame 12 is opened regardless of the protrusion of the handle 35. Can be secured.

  In addition, a sound output port 33 from the speaker SP is provided at the center of the lower plate unit 13 slightly to the left. In addition, on the front side of the lower plate 31, a ball removal lever 34 for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 15 downward is provided. The speaker SP is provided on the direct back side of the sound output port 33 (see FIG. 18 and the like). The handle 35 includes a touch sensor (not shown) and an operation amount detection means (not shown) for detecting the operation amount of the operation unit of the handle 35 (the amount of operation can be detected by detecting a change in electrical resistance. Is provided).

  Further, on the side (right side) of the handle 35, there is provided an operation button PB1 for switching on / off of blowing and suction and switching between the blowing amount and the suction amount. Similarly, on the side (right side) of the handle 35, an operation switch PB2 for switching whether or not to add fragrance to the blown air is provided.

In the present embodiment, switching operation is possible for blowing by the blower SH1 and suctioning by the air suction device SQ1, and the operation state of the operation button PB1 depends on the number of times the player or the like presses the operation button PB1. “Blowing stop” and the suction state can be switched in the order of “suction stop”, “weak blow” and “weak suction”, “strong blow” and “strong suction”. Thus, the operation can be simplified by simultaneously switching the blowing state and the suction state by the pressing operation of the operation button PB1.
Further, the operation button PB2 is switched to “no fragrance added to the blowing” or “the fragrance added to the blowing” every time the player presses the operation button PB2. Since the operation unit PB including the operation buttons PB1 and PB2 is arranged in the vicinity of the handle 35, the player can operate the operation unit PB while operating the handle 35. In this embodiment, the operation button PB1 functions as a single operation unit for setting the blowing amount and the suction amount, and the operation button PB2 functions as an operation unit for selecting whether or not to add fragrance to the air to be blown. To do.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, an upper plate 37 serving as an upper storage means and a ball tray is provided above the lower plate 31. Here, the upper plate 37 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing the game balls and leading them to the game ball launching device while aligning them in a line. A game ball overflowing from the upper plate 37 is a ball passage 91 described later. Then, it is guided downward through the discharge port 30 and stored in the lower plate 31. The upper plate 37 is configured integrally with the glass frame portion that supports the glass in the front frame set 14. In a conventional pachinko machine, a front decorative frame that can be opened and closed with respect to an inner frame below the glass frame is provided, and an upper plate is provided on the front decorative frame. Since the upper plate 37 is provided directly and integrally, even if the width of the frame portion of the front frame set 14 is relatively narrow compared to the conventional case as described later, the front frame set 14 (glass frame portion) ) Can be ensured. Similar to the lower plate 31, the upper plate 37 has a structure in which the surface layer is formed of flame-retardant ABS resin.

  Further, a part of the peripheral wall of the upper plate 37 (left side) is penetrated so that air around the player sitting on the front side is introduced into the upper plate 37 by the suction operation of the air suction device SQ1. A long groove 37a is provided as a part (see FIG. 1). The width L1 of the long groove 37a is narrower than the diameter of the game ball so that the game ball stored in the upper plate 37 does not fall from the upper plate 37. Further, the long groove 37 a formed in the upper plate 37 extends in the left-right direction along the peripheral wall of the upper plate 37. Therefore, the air introduced into the upper plate 37 through the long groove 37a is introduced not only from the player but also from the upper side of the ashtray 36 disposed on the side (left side) of the lower plate 31. Become.

  In FIG. 4, the inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 40 having a rectangular outer shape, and a substantially circular window hole 41 is formed at the center of the resin base 40. A game board 42 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the resin base 40. The game board 42 is made of a rectangular plywood, and is attached in a state in which the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the resin base 40 (inner frame 12). Accordingly, a substantially central portion of the front surface portion of the game board 42 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 41 of the resin base 40. The game board 42 has a vertical length of 476 mm and a horizontal length of 452 mm (same size as before). The resin base 40 is provided with a not-shown opening detection sensor that detects opening of the front frame set 14. Although not shown, an open detection sensor for detecting the opening of the inner frame 12 is also provided.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 42 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 42 has a general winning port 43 as a winning means, a variable winning device 44 as a winning means, a first opportunity corresponding port (starting opening) 45 as a winning means, and a second opportunity as a winning means. A corresponding port (through gate) 46, a variable display unit 47 and the like are disposed in a through hole formed by router processing, and are attached from the front side of the game board 42 with wood screws or the like. As is well known, a game ball enters the general winning port 43, the variable winning device 44, and the first opportunity corresponding port 45, and a predetermined number of prizes are given to the upper plate 37 (or the lower plate 31) by the output of a detection switch described later. The ball is paid out. In addition, the game board 42 is provided with an out port 48, and game balls that have not entered the various winning units (winning device, winning port, first opportunity corresponding port 45, etc.) pass through the out port 48. Then, it is guided toward a ball discharge path (not shown). A number of nails are planted on the game board 42 in order to disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill 49 are arranged.

  The variable display device unit 47 includes identification information as a second symbol display device 51 that displays the second symbol in a variable manner triggered by the passage of the second opportunity correspondence port 46, and a winning in the first opportunity correspondence port 45. A first symbol display device 52 (special symbol display device) is provided as a symbol display device for variably displaying the first symbol (special symbol). The second symbol display device 51 (ordinary symbol display device) includes a display portion 53 for a second symbol (ordinary symbol) and a holding lamp 54, and each time a game ball passes through the second opportunity corresponding port 46, for example, When the display symbol (second symbol) by the display unit 53 fluctuates and the variation display stops at a predetermined symbol, the first opportunity corresponding port 45 is configured to be in an activated state (opened) for a predetermined time. . When a game ball newly passes through the second opportunity corresponding port 46 during the second symbol variation display on the display unit 53 of the second symbol display device 51, the corresponding second symbol variation display is It is configured to be performed after the end of the variable display performed at the time. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, it is held up to 4 times, and the hold number is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 44. Yes. However, the maximum number of holding times is not limited to this. For example, the maximum hold count may be set to 8 in order to wait for the second symbol variation display for 8 times. Note that the display unit 53 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 52 (liquid crystal display device) in addition to the configuration to be variably displayed by switching the lighting of a plurality of lamps. . Similarly, the hold lamp 54 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 52.

  The first symbol display device 52 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 55 described later. The first symbol display device 52 displays, for example, three symbol rows of left, middle and right. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are variably displayed on the first symbol display device 52 so as to be scrolled for each symbol row. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 52 (liquid crystal display device) includes a large liquid crystal display of 8 inches. A center frame 57 is disposed in the variable display device unit 47 so as to surround the first symbol display device 52.

  The variable winning device 44 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and in an open state in which a game ball is likely to win in the case of a big win (occurrence of a special game state) and a normal closed state It is designed to be operated repeatedly. More specifically, when a game ball wins in the first opportunity corresponding port 45, the symbols are variably displayed on the first symbol display device 52, and the confirmed symbol after the stop is a combination of specific symbols set in advance. A special gaming state occurs as a prerequisite. The large winning opening of the variable winning device 44 is in a predetermined open state, and the game ball is configured to be in a state where it is easy to win (a big hit state). Specifically, the passage of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings is defined as one round, and the big winning opening of the variable winning device 44 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times. When a new game ball wins the first opportunity corresponding port 45 during the symbol variation display of the first symbol display device 52, the symbol variation display for that time is the end of the symbol variation display being performed at that time. The configuration is performed later. That is, the symbol variation display is waited (held, stored) (storage means). The maximum number of symbol variation display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, it is held up to 4 times, and the hold number is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 56. ing. However, the maximum number of holding times is not limited to this. For example, the maximum number of suspensions may be set to 8 in order to wait for 8 symbol fluctuation displays. Note that the hold lamp 56 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 52.

  In addition, a guide rail for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launch unit 70 to the upper part of the game board 42 is attached to the game board 42, and the game ball launched as the handle 35 is turned. Is guided to a predetermined game area through a guide rail. In the present embodiment, the rail includes an inner rail 58 and an outer rail 59 that are arranged in a double-spaced manner with a predetermined interval. Both rails 58 and 59 are made of a metal strip made of stainless steel. The inner rail 58 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about 1/3 of the upper side. An outer rail 59 is provided so that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 58. In this case, a guide rail is mainly constituted by the inner rail 58 and the outer rail 59, and a ball guide passage is formed by a portion (the left portion facing) where the rails 58 and 59 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. Yes.

  A return ball preventing member 61 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 58 (the upper left portion in FIG. 5). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide path between the inner rail 58 and the outer rail 59 to the upper part of the game board 42 returns to the ball guide path again. Yes. Further, a resin arc member is provided between the end of the inner rail 58 opposite to the return ball preventing member 61 and the tip of the outer rail 59 (the right side). 62 is attached. A return rubber 63 is attached to the upper end portion (the portion on the outer rail 59 side) of the arc member 62, that is, the position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 5). Therefore, the game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 63 and is returned to, for example, the substantially central portion side of the game board 42. Note that the lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 42 are spaces for attaching a seal such as a certificate or a plate (for example, S1 in the lower right corner of FIG. 5).

  Next, the game area will be described. The game area is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape by the inner periphery of the rail (inner and outer rails 58 and 59). In particular, in this embodiment, the game area partitioned on the board surface of the game board 42 is far more than conventional. It is greatly configured. In this embodiment, the distance from the uppermost point of the outer rail 59 to the lower part of the game board 42 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and the distance from the extreme left position of the outer rail 59 to the extreme right position of the inner side surface of the arc member 62 The distance between them is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail 58 to the extreme right position of the inner surface of the arc member 62 is 418 mm.

  In the present embodiment, the game area is an area of a guide rail that is a parallel part of the inner and outer rails 58 and 59 among the areas surrounded by the inner rail 58, the outer rail 59, and the arc member 62 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The area is excluded. Accordingly, since the game area does not include the guide rail portion, the left limit position toward the game area is specified not by the outer rail 59 but by the inner rail 58. Similarly, the right limit position toward the game area is specified by the arc member 62. The lower limit position of the game area is specified by the lower end position of the game board 42. The upper limit position of the game area is specified by the outer rail 59.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width of the game area (maximum width in the left-right direction) is 418 mm, and the height of the game area (maximum width in the vertical direction) is 445 mm.

  Here, the width of the game area is preferably at least 380 mm. More preferably, it is 390 mm or more, 400 mm or more, 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more. That is, the width of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. The height of the game area is preferably at least 400 mm. More preferably, it is 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and more preferably 460 mm or more. Of course, it is good also as 470 mm or more, 480 mm or more, and 490 mm or more. That is, the width of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. In addition, about the combination of the said width | variety and height, it is good also as what combined the said numerical value arbitrarily.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of the area of the game area to the surface of the game board 42 is about 70%, which is a much larger area ratio than before. The area ratio of the game area to the surface of the game board 42 has been only about 50% in the past, so it can be said that the game area is considerably expanded on the premise that the game board 42 is shared. It should be noted that the external shape of the pachinko machine 10 is almost uniform among manufacturers for the convenience of installation in the game hall, and in the situation where the size of the game board 42 must be the same, the surface of the game board 42 as described above. Increasing the ratio of the area of the gaming area to about 20% is very significant from the viewpoint of expanding the gaming area. Here, the ratio is preferably at least 60% or more. More preferably, it is 65% or more, More preferably, it is 70% or more. Further, if it is 75% or more exceeding the case of this embodiment, it is more desirable. Furthermore, it may be 80% or more.

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

  Note that the second opportunity corresponding ports 46 located on both sides of the variable display device unit 47 have a guide mechanism that allows the game balls that have passed through the second opportunity corresponding port 46 to be moved toward the center. Thereby, even when the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, the game ball can be guided toward the first first opportunity corresponding port 45 and the variable prize-winning device 44. By expanding, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to difficulty in winning a game ball. Furthermore, by extending the game area in the left-right direction, the second opportunity corresponding port 46, the windmill 49, a plurality of nails (guide nails for guiding the game ball to the center), and various other objects are arranged. The behavior of the game ball in the game area on the left and right sides of the variable display device unit 47 can be made more interesting. In addition, since the gaming area is also expanded in the vertical direction, the second opportunity corresponding port 46, the windmill 49, a plurality of nails, and other accessories can be arranged in various ways. The behavior of the game ball can be made even more interesting.

Returning to the description of FIG. 4, in the resin base 40, a game ball launching unit 70 is attached to the right side of the upper housing recess 24B and the lower housing recess 24A below the window hole 41 (game board 42). ing. 6 is a front view of the game ball launching unit 70, FIG. 7 is a perspective view thereof, FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state in which an opening / closing portion 82, which will be described later, is opened, and FIG. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the game ball launching unit 70.
More specifically, the game ball launch unit 70 includes a metal base plate 71 fixed to the resin base 40, a launch device 72 attached to the base plate 71, and a tip of the launch device 72. On the side, a launching rail 73 having a substantially M-shaped cross section attached to the base plate 71 so as to extend parallel to the longitudinal direction of the launching device 72, and guiding the game balls one by one to the base end of the firing rail 73 A ball feed mechanism 74 attached to the base plate 71 for guiding, and a base plate 71 for supporting and positioning a game ball placed on the base end portion (right end portion in the figure) of the firing rail 73. Positioning member 75 (see FIGS. 8 and 9, etc.).

  The launch rail 73 is for guiding the game ball immediately after being launched from the launch device 72, and extends linearly so as to have a predetermined launch angle (launch angle). Then, the game ball launched in accordance with the turning operation of the handle 35 is first launched obliquely upward along the launch rail 73 and then guided to a predetermined game area through the ball guide passages of the rails 58 and 59 as described above. It has become so.

  In the case of this pachinko machine 10, it has already been described that the game area is greatly expanded compared to the conventional case, but under such a configuration, the curvature of the guide rail must be reduced, so that the launch ball is stabilized. Need some ingenuity. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the launch position of the game ball is lowered and the inclination angle (launch angle) of the launch rail 73 is made somewhat larger than the existing one (that is, the launch rail 73 is raised), and the launch rail is further increased. The length of 73 is made longer than the existing one so as to ensure a sufficiently long ball guiding distance. Thereby, the game ball launched from the game ball launching device can be guided to the rails 58 and 59 in a more stable state. In this case, in particular, the launch rail 73 is formed so as to extend from the launch position by the launch device 72 to a position beyond the center position (out port 48) in the left-right direction of the game area. In addition, since the launch rail 73 is configured as described above, in this embodiment, the base plate 71 is also relatively larger than the conventional one, and the number of fixing means (screws) for fixing the base plate 71 is increased compared to the conventional one. .

  In the present embodiment, a linear solenoid is employed as the launching device 72 instead of a combination of a motor and launching rod that are generally employed conventionally. That is, the launching device 72 includes a plunger 76 extending in parallel with the firing rail 73, and a hitting portion 77 for hitting a game ball is attached to the tip of the plunger 76. In this embodiment, a polyester-based thermoplastic elastomer is employed as a material constituting the hitting portion 77. Under such a configuration, the launch device 72 is repeatedly excited and de-energized every predetermined time, whereby the plunger 76 is repeatedly raised and retracted. Each time the plunger 76 protrudes, the game ball positioned at a predetermined position is launched from the launch rail 73. Note that the protruding speed of the plunger 76 is appropriately adjusted based on the operation amount of the handle 35 (the stroke amount is substantially constant), thereby adjusting the firing speed of the game ball and hence the flying amount. The launching device 72 is fixed with screws to four bosses erected on the base plate 71. In this embodiment, the upper two bosses are fixed to the base plate 71. On the other hand, the two lower bosses can be adjusted in height (projection amount). Therefore, by appropriately adjusting the protrusion amount of the boss, the height (protrusion amount) to which the launching device 72 is attached, and consequently the tip position of the plunger 76, that is, the hitting point of the game ball can be adjusted. Yes.

  The positioning member 75 is for supporting and positioning a game ball placed on the base end portion of the firing rail 73, and has a substantially cylindrical shape. The positioning member 75 is formed with a screw hole penetrating in the vertical direction, and a screw hole is also formed at a predetermined position of the base plate 71. And the positioning member 75 is attached by screwing a screw in the state in which both screw holes are aligned. In the present embodiment, the screw hole on the positioning member 75 side is formed not at the center position but at a slightly eccentric position. Therefore, the distance between the side surface of the positioning member 75 and the base end portion of the firing rail 73 can be slightly changed by screwing the screw after the positioning member 75 is appropriately rotated. That is, by rotating the positioning member 75, the support position of the game ball, and thus the stop position immediately before the game ball can be released can be finely adjusted.

  The ball feeding mechanism 74 is for guiding the game balls guided from the upper plate 37 side one by one to the base end portion of the firing rail 73. The ball feed mechanism 74 can be opened and closed at a resin pedestal portion 81 fixed to the base plate 71 so as to cover the upper portion of the launching device 72 and one side (right side in the figure) of the pedestal portion 81. It is also provided with a resin-made opening / closing part 82 that is pivotally supported. A locking claw 83 projecting forward is integrally formed on the pedestal portion 81, and a locking hole 84 is formed on the opposite side of the opening / closing portion 82 from the support shaft. The opening / closing part 82 is always closed. That is, when the opening / closing part 82 is closed, the locking claw 83 is inevitably locked in the locking hole 84, and thus the closed state is maintained.

  An introduction port 85 for introducing a game ball guided from the upper plate 37 is provided at the front portion of the opening / closing unit 82, and the game ball is introduced downward from the introduction port 85. A lid 82a is detachably attached to the rear part of the opening / closing part 82, and an electromagnet 86 and a sending piece 87 for sending out game balls one by one are provided in the internal space of the opening / closing part 82. ing. The sending piece 87 has a corner portion (a shaft support portion 87a) at one end thereof rotatably supported with respect to the opening / closing portion 82, and can accommodate only one game ball on the opposite side to the shaft support portion 87a. The holder portion 88 is provided in a recessed manner. A metal piece 89 made of magnetic metal is attached to the upper side portion connecting the holder portion 88 and the shaft support portion 87a so as to face the electromagnet 86. With this configuration, when the electromagnet 86 is turned on, the metal piece 89 is pulled so as to stick to the electromagnet 86 and the delivery piece 87 rotates upward. Thereby, the game ball introduced from the introduction port 85 is accommodated in the holder part 88, and the downward flow of the game ball is restricted. On the other hand, when the electromagnet 86 is turned off, the delivery piece 87 rotates downward due to gravity, and the game ball accommodated in the holder portion 88 flows downward, so that the base of the launch rail 73 is reduced. Guided to the end. In addition, when the electromagnet 86 is turned off, the flow of the next game ball to the holder portion 88 is restricted by the upper portion of the delivery piece 87. Therefore, the on / off operation of the electromagnet 86 is repeatedly executed, whereby the game balls are guided to the firing start position (predetermined position) one by one. In addition, it is comprised so that on / off of the electromagnet 86 and excitation / non-excitation of the launcher 72 (solenoid) may be synchronized.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 4, there is a predetermined gap between the firing rail 73 and the rails 58 and 59 (guide rail), and a spherical passage 91 is formed below the gap. Therefore, if the game ball launched from the launching device 72 does not reach the return ball prevention member 61 and returns to the inside of the guide rail as a foul ball, the foul ball is discharged to the lower plate 31 via the ball passage 91. Is done. Incidentally, in the case of the present embodiment, the length of the firing rail 73 is about 170 mm, and the length of the gap on the distal end side of the firing rail 73 (the length on the extension line of the firing rail 73) is about 68 mm.

  Note that reference numeral 92 in FIG. 4 denotes a game ball discharge port (hereinafter also simply referred to as a discharge port) as a game medium discharge port communicating with the upper plate 37. The game ball is discharged to the upper plate 37 through the discharge port 92. In the present embodiment, the discharge port 92 is set as an air suction port capable of sucking air. An open / close shutter 93 is attached to the discharge port 92. Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, the shutter 93 can be rotated about the shaft portion provided along the lower side portion thereof, and the front frame set 14 is opened (state shown in FIG. 4). The shutter 93 substantially closes the discharge port 92 by a biasing force such as a spring.

  When the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 93 is pushed open by the ball passage rod 94 as the game medium passage portion and the upper game medium passage. The air (air) around the dish 31 is reliably sucked from the discharge port 92 by the suction operation of the air suction device SQ1. In particular, the discharge port 92 is provided above the same side as the installation side of the ashtray 36 installed on the left side of the front side. Therefore, cigarette smoke or the like around the player sitting on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is sucked from the discharge port 92 by the suction operation of the air suction device SQ1.

  Note that the game ball is discharged to the lower plate 31 in the open state of the front frame set 14. Therefore, as described above, in the pachinko machine 10 configured such that the upper plate 37 is directly provided on the front frame set 14, the game balls in the payout passage and the like are spilled off when the front frame set 14 is opened. Can be prevented.

  The resin base 40 is provided with small rectangular windows 95 and 96 at the lower left and right sides of the window hole 41. Accordingly, a seal or the like (for example, S1 in FIG. 5) stretched at the left and right lower corners of the game board 42 can be visually recognized through the small windows 95 and 96. It is also possible to affix the above-mentioned seal or the like from the small windows 95 and 96.

  Further, the resin base 40 is provided with a substantially oval small window 97 at the upper left of the window hole 41, and a substantially oval hole 98 (see FIG. Reference) is provided. Various electrical wirings (not shown) connected to an arcuate illumination part 112 of the front frame set 14 to be described later are led from the back side of the pachinko machine 10 through the small window 97 and the hole 98.

  Also, support metal fittings 101, 102, and 103 are attached to the left end of the inner frame 12 in FIG. 4 as a support mechanism for the front frame set 14 and the lower dish unit 13. The upper support bracket 101 is provided with a support hole 104 having a notch on the front side of the figure, and the middle support bracket 102 is provided with projecting shafts 105 and 106 protruding in the vertical direction, respectively. Further, the lower support fitting 103 is provided with a support hole (not shown).

  Next, the front frame set 14 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is a rear view of the front frame set 14. The front frame set 14 is formed with a substantially elliptical window 111 so that most of the game area can be visually recognized from the outside. Specifically, the window portion 111 has a shape in which a substantially central portion on the left and right sides is curved relatively gently as compared with the upper and lower sides. The substantially central portion may be linear. In the present embodiment, the distance between the upper end of the window portion 111 (the uppermost portion of the outer rail 59 and the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the front frame set 14 (so-called upper and lower width of the upper frame portion) is 50 mm. Therefore, it is significantly shorter than the prior art having an upper frame width of about 85 mm to 95 mm. As a result, the upper area of the game area can be easily secured, and the large-sized variable display device unit 47 can be arranged relatively upward. The distance between the upper end of the front frame set 14 is desirably 80 mm or less, more desirably 70 mm or less, and further desirably 60 mm or less. Of course, as long as a predetermined strength can be ensured, it may be 50 mm or less.

  Also, the shortest distance between the left end of the window 111 and the left end of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 (the left-right width of the left-side frame portion: shown on the right side in FIG. 11), The frame width on the opening / closing axis side is set to be relatively large in order to increase the strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 itself. In this case, as is apparent from a comparison between FIGS. 1 and 4, in the state where the front frame set 14 is closed, a part of the left end portion of the outer rail 59 is covered by the left frame portion. Even if it becomes difficult to visually recognize the game ball in this way, it is only a passing point where the game ball is guided to the game area, and it is difficult to see the game ball in the game area where the player mainly enjoys the game. It doesn't mean. Therefore, there is no trouble in actual game. Moreover, while such a trouble does not arise, sufficient intensity | strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 are securable. Incidentally, the distance in the left-right direction between the left end position of the outer rail 59 and the left end position of the outer frame 11 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 is 30 mm, the right end position of the game area (the right end position of the arc member 62) and the outer frame 11 The distance in the left-right direction with respect to the right end position is 44 mm.

  In addition, the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. For example, an arcuate illumination part 112 containing a large number of light emitting means such as LEDs is provided on the periphery of the window part 111. In this pachinko machine 10, the arcuate lighting part 112 functions as an effect lamp such as a jackpot lamp or the like, and is turned on or flashing at the time of a jackpot or reach effect, so that it is a big hit or is reaching Inform the effect. In addition, on the left and right sides of the arcuate illumination part 112, there are provided a prize ball lamp 113 that is lit during the payout of a prize ball and an error display lamp 114 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs. Further, a small window 115 to which a transparent resin is attached is provided so as to be close to the lower end portion of the arcuate electric decoration portion 112 so that the inside can be visually recognized. In the present embodiment, chrome plating is applied in many regions on the surface side of the arcuate illumination part 112 in order to bring out more glamor. At the time of chromium plating in the present embodiment, trivalent chromium is used in consideration of the production environment and the like, instead of hexavalent chromium which has been widely used conventionally.

  In addition, a ball lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window 111, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. If the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, a game ball is lent according to the operation. . The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 37 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays remaining amount information such as a card. It should be noted that the ball rental operation unit 120 is not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine is achieved.

  As shown in FIG. 11, a light emitting substrate 124 for the light emitting means is attached to the upper corner portion on the back side of the front frame set 14. Further, various reinforcing members made of metal are provided on the back side of the front frame set 14 so as to surround the window portion 111. Specifically, reinforcing plates 131, 132, 133, and 134 are attached to the back side of the front frame set 14 and on the upper, lower, left, and right sides of the window portion 111, respectively. The reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are connected in contact with each other, but the light emitting substrate 124 is covered so as to avoid direct contact between the light emitting substrate 124 and the reinforcing plate 131. Alternatively, a resin part 135 for preventing energization of the light emitting substrate 124 is provided. As a result, generation of noise and magnetic field in the light emitting substrate 124 is suppressed. The reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are grounded by a grounding mechanism (not shown).

  The right reinforcing plate 131 in FIG. 11 is provided with an engaging claw 131a having a hook shape at an intermediate position thereof. 12a (refer FIG. 4 etc.) is comprised. With this configuration, the front frame set 14 is configured to include the upper plate 37, and even if the upper and lower pivot support positions are extended, the front frame set 14 can be prevented from being lifted at the intermediate position. Therefore, an illegal act or the like floating the front frame set 14 is suppressed. Further, a pair of upper and lower front frame set flange portions 14a and 14b extending to the back side of the front frame set 14 are integrally formed on the left reinforcing plate 131 in FIG.

  Furthermore, although it has been described above that chrome plating is applied in many regions on the surface side of the arcuately decorated portion 112, if the area of the plated portion is large, it tends to be easily charged accordingly. In this regard, in the present embodiment, a portion of the arcuately illuminated portion 112 that has been plated with chrome and the upper reinforcing plate 133 in FIG. 11 located behind the arc-shaped illuminated portion 112 are fastened together with a metal screw 133a. Has been. As a result, it is possible to suppress problems such as charging due to frequent use of plating and noise caused by the plating.

  In addition, a resin-made rail side wall member 136 is provided on the lower reinforcing plate 134 at a position facing the firing rail 73 (see FIG. 4). The rail side wall member 136 becomes the side wall of the firing rail 73 when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, the game ball is prevented from spilling from the launch rail 73.

  In addition, a ball outlet 141 is provided in the vicinity of the rail side wall member 136 so that the most downstream portion of the upper plate 37 communicates with the introduction port 85 of the game ball launch unit 70 when the front frame set 14 is closed. ing. An opening / closing member 142 is attached to the lower reinforcing plate 134 so that the ball outlet 141 can be opened and closed. As shown in FIG. 12 and the like, the opening / closing member 142 includes a housing 143 attached to the lower reinforcing plate 134 above the ball outlet 141, and an upper end accommodated in the housing 143. The portion extends downward so as to substantially follow the lower reinforcing plate 134, and is connected to the tongue piece 144 having flexibility and spring elasticity, and the tongue piece 144 within the housing 143. On the inner frame 12 side (the back side when the front frame set 14 is closed), an upper end is pivotally supported, and a rear portion includes a hard resin pressed portion 145 extending downward. When the front frame set 14 is in the open state, the pressed portion 145 has its tip side (lower end side) somewhat protruding toward the back, and the lower end of the tongue piece portion 144 is the sphere. It hangs down to a position where the upper part of the outlet 141 is blocked. That is, in this case, the flow of the game ball on the upper plate 37 is restricted by the tongue piece portion 144 and is not guided from the ball outlet 141 to the introduction port 85 side. On the other hand, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the pressed portion 145 hits and is pressed against the tip of the protrusion 146 extending forward from the inner frame 12. Then, the tongue piece 144 connected thereto is pulled upward and is slid. By this sliding, the ball outlet 141 is opened, and the game balls on the upper plate 37 are sequentially guided from the ball outlet 141 to the introduction port 85.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the glass unit 150 including a pair of front and rear glass plates is attached on the back side of the front frame set 14. The glass unit 150 in the present embodiment is not attached to a pair of front and rear rectangular glass plates in front and back, but is attached as a whole in a round shape and assembled. It has been.
Here, the detail of the glass unit 150 and its attachment structure are demonstrated. 13 is a front view showing the glass unit 150, FIG. 14 is a sectional view taken along the line KK of FIG. 13, and FIG. 15 is a sectional view taken along the line JJ of FIG. As shown in these drawings, the glass unit 150 substantially corresponds to the shape of the window portion 111 and is provided so as to surround a pair of front and rear plate glasses 151 and 152 having a substantially circular shape and the periphery of the plate glasses 151 and 152. The holding frame 153 is provided. The holding frame 153 in the present embodiment is made of ABS resin. The holding frame 153 includes a holding portion main body 154 having a substantially “H” -shaped cross section, and mounting portions 155 that protrude outward from the holding portion main body 154 at a plurality of locations.

  Since the holding section main body 154 has the above-mentioned cross-sectional shape, a pair of hook-shaped holding sections is formed (however, a part of the holding section 154 corresponding to the mounting section 155 is notched). And the said plate glass 151,152 is adhere | attached and fixed to this holding part at predetermined intervals (it adhere | attaches with a hot-melt-adhesive etc.).

  Further, a part of the holding portion main body 154 bulges outward, and an accommodating portion 156 is integrally formed toward the inside corresponding to the bulged portion. The accommodating portion 156 is provided with a drying means 157 for preventing moisture condensation between the pair of plate glasses 151 and 152 (for absorbing moisture). The drying means 157 includes, for example, a casing and a desiccant stored in the casing. More specifically, the drying means 157 has a casing formed by facing a pair of two pieces of case members, and a large number of granular desiccants are accommodated in the casing. The casing is partitioned into a plurality of rooms by partition walls (not shown), and a desiccant is accommodated in each room. Examples of the desiccant include zeolite and silica gel. The casing is formed with a large number of small holes that communicate with each other. Therefore, the air in the space sealed or almost sealed by the pair of plate glasses 151 and 152 is efficiently dehumidified, and the occurrence of condensation and the like is prevented. The drying means 157 is disposed on the outer peripheral side with respect to the contour line of the window portion 1111 so that the drying means 157 is not visually recognized from the outside.

  Now, the point that the glass plates 151 and 152 are bonded and fixed to the holding portion of the holding portion main body 154 has already been described, but here, the procedure of bonding and fixing will be described. FIG. 16 is a partial side view showing the arrow portion of FIG. 13 showing the holding portion main body 154. On the side wall of the holding portion main body 154, an escape hole 158 as shown in FIG. The escape hole 158 has a tapered shape (conical frustum shape) whose diameter decreases toward the inner side. At the time of bonding and fixing, first, the holding body 154 is bonded and fixed in a state where one plate glass 151 or 152 is placed. Next, the drying means is set in the housing portion 156, and then the other plate glass 152 or 151 is bonded and fixed. At this time, the other plate glass 152 or 151 is pushed with a relatively strong force in order to make the bonding more reliable. During the pressing, the air between the pair of glass plates 151 and 152 may be compressed. If the air is compressed, there is a concern that the other glass plate 152 or 151 may be peeled off due to the expansion force. In this respect, in this embodiment, the escape hole 158 is opened along with the pressing. To the outside. In other words, air can enter and exit through the escape hole 158. Therefore, a situation in which the other plate glass 152 or 151 is peeled off does not occur. Then, after the bonding of the other plate glass 152 or 151 is completed, an adhesive is injected into the escape hole 158 and dried and hardened when the air between the plate glasses 151 and 152 becomes normal pressure. Thereby, the penetration | invasion of moisture etc. from the outside can be controlled, with the normal pressure state between the plate glasses 151 and 152 maintained.

  As shown in FIG. 11, a rib 161 protruding in the direction of the inner frame 12 is integrally formed on the back side of the front frame set 14 along the outer peripheral shape of the holding portion main body 154. A part of 161 is a support rib (not shown) having a large protruding amount in order to assist the support when the glass unit 150 is attached. In addition to the support ribs, locking ribs (not shown) are integrally formed at two upper and lower positions. Locking protrusions (not shown) protruding in the center direction of the window portion 111 are integrally formed at the front ends of the locking ribs. When the glass unit 150 is attached, the locking protrusions are held by the holding portion main body 154. It is to be locked in the recess. Thereby, the glass unit 150 can be temporarily fixed.

  In addition, on the back side of the front frame set 14, attached portions 180 are provided at a plurality of locations corresponding to the attaching portions 155, and the attaching portions 155 are attached to the attached portions 180, whereby the glass unit 150. Is fixed.

  Here, the attachment portion 155 will be described in more detail. As shown in FIGS. 15 and 17, the attachment portion main body 155a constituting the main portion of the attachment portion 155 has an insertion hole 171 to form a boss shape. A relatively thin metal plate 172 is attached to one surface (upper surface in FIG. 15) of the attachment portion main body 155a. A small diameter hole 173 is formed in the metal plate 172 so as to correspond to the insertion hole 171. A screwing means 174 is provided so as to be inserted through the small diameter hole 173 and the insertion hole 171.

  The screwing means 174 in the present embodiment includes a shaft portion 175, a male screw portion 176 integrally formed on the distal end side of the shaft portion 175, and an operation portion 177 provided on the proximal end side of the shaft portion 175. Yes. The shaft portion 175 is formed with a smaller diameter than the small diameter hole 173 of the metal plate 172, and the operation portion 177 and the male screw portion 176 are formed with a larger diameter than the small diameter hole 173. Under such a configuration, the screwing means 174 is movable with the length of the shaft portion 175 (stroke amount) and cannot be removed from the mounting portion main body 155a.

  The operation unit 177 includes a first operation unit 178 made up of a pair of knob members and a second operation unit 179 made up of a cross-shaped groove provided at the center position of the first operation unit 178. For this reason, even if the first operation unit 178 is rotated or a rotation operation is performed with a predetermined jig, for example, a Phillips screwdriver inserted into the second operation unit 179, the attachment / detachment operation described later is possible. Yes. However, in the present embodiment, the first operation unit 178 extends in a sufficiently large lateral direction so that, for example, even when the driver is manually tightened, the above-described fastening can be released relatively easily. It has become. A washer (not shown) such as a spring washer may be provided between the operation unit 177 and the metal plate 172.

  On the other hand, the attached portion 180 will be described. The attached portion 180 has a boss shape, and a female screw corresponding to the male screw portion 176 of the screwing means 174 is formed inside thereof.

Under such a configuration, in the present embodiment, the male screw portion 176 of the screwing means 174 provided in the mounting portion 155 of the glass unit 150 is screwed into the female screw of the mounted portion 180, so that both It is concluded. By such fastening, the glass unit 150 is firmly attached to the front frame set 14.
In the present embodiment, the screwing means 174 is configured so as not to be removable with respect to the mounting portion main body 155a. Further, the first operation unit 178 may be configured in a shape different from the pair of knob members. For example, it is configured by a cylindrical member having a turret formed on the outer periphery.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 11, support brackets 181 and 182 are attached to the right end portion of the front frame set 14 in FIG. Therefore, the front frame set 14 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 by assembling the support brackets 181 and 182 on the front frame set 14 side to the support brackets 101 and 102 (see FIG. 4) on the inner frame 12 side. It comes to be installed. Here, the support mechanism will be described in more detail based on the relationship between the support fittings 101 and 102 and the support fittings 181 and 182. The support fitting 181 has a substantially rod shape, and the upper diameter is larger than the lower diameter. The width of the cutout of the support hole 104 is narrower than the upper thickness of the support fitting 181 and wider than the lower thickness. As a mounting procedure of the front frame set 14, first, the lower part of the support fitting 181 is inserted into the support hole 104 through the notch, and then the support fitting 182 is inserted into the protruding shaft 105 of the support fitting 102. Then, by positioning the upper portion of the support fitting 181 corresponding to the notch position, the support fitting 181 is prevented from being detached from the support hole 104, and the mounting of the front frame set 14 is completed.

  On the other hand, the mounting of the lower tray unit 13 will also be described. As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the lower tray unit 13 is also provided with a pair of upper and lower support portions 183 and 184 as a support mechanism for the inner frame 12. . Therefore, the lower plate unit 13 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 by assembling the support portions 183 and 184 on the lower plate unit 13 side to the support brackets 102 and 103 (see FIG. 4) on the inner frame 12 side. It comes to be installed. Here, the support mechanism will be described in more detail based on the relevance of the support fittings 102 and 103 and the support portions 183 and 184. The support portion 183 is configured by a hole formed in a sheet metal, and is below the support fitting 102. The extending protruding shaft 106 can be inserted. Further, the support portion 184 is formed of a substantially inverted L-shaped protrusion that can be projected and lowered in the vertical direction. The support portion 184 is always maintained in a state of protruding downward by a spring (not shown) installed inside. As a mounting procedure of the lower dish unit 13, first, the protruding shaft 106 of the support fitting 102 is inserted into the hole serving as the support portion 183. Then, the support portion 184 is placed in an immersive state against the biasing force of the spring, the tip of the support portion 184 is aligned with a support hole (not shown) of the support fitting 103, and then the support portion 184 is supported in a protruding state. By fitting this in the hole, the mounting of the lower tray unit 13 is completed.

  Next, the locking mechanism of the inner frame 12 and the locking mechanism of the front frame set 14 and the lower tray unit 13 will be described. In the present embodiment, the locking mechanism of the front frame set 14 and the locking mechanism of the lower tray unit are integrated with the locking mechanism of the inner frame 12. That is, each locking mechanism in the present embodiment is embodied by a single locking device G1. The locked state of the inner frame 12 and the locked state of the front frame set 14 are each released by a predetermined key operation on the cylinder lock 196 provided on the right side of the front frame set 14.

  Here, the configuration of the locking device G1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 is a front view of the locking device G1, FIG. 21 is a right side view thereof, and FIG. 22 is a left side view thereof. Further, FIG. 23 shows a front perspective view of the locking device G1, and FIG. 24 shows a rear perspective view of the locking device G1. The vertically long base frame 186 constituting the locking device G1 includes a mounting plate 187 and a support plate 188, which are integrally formed in a substantially L-shaped cross section. As for the locking device G1 of this Embodiment, the attaching plate 187 is attached to the inner side of the inner frame 12 in the vertical direction.

  A plurality of mounting holes are formed in the mounting plate 187, and rectangular insertion holes 189 and 190 are formed in the upper and lower portions. Front frame set collars 14a and 14b (see FIG. 2) that extend to the back side of the front frame set 14 when the front frame set 14 is closed enter the insertion holes 189 and 190.

  Inside the support plate 188, a sliding rod 191 is slidably arranged up and down. The sliding rod 191 and the flange members 192 and 193 provided on the upper and lower portions of the base frame 186 are always pulled so as to be positioned at a lower position by a pair of upper and lower coil springs (not shown). The flange members 192 and 193 are slid in conjunction only when the sliding rod 191 moves upward. That is, each of the eaves members 192 and 193 can be independently moved upward, and when the upper and lower eaves members 192 and 193 are moved upward with a wire or the like (when an illegal act is performed). Must be hooked on both saddle members 192 and 193 and pulled up. That is, it is configured such that unauthorized unlocking cannot be performed only by hooking only one hook member 192 or 193 and pulling it upward. As described above, the claw horses 17 and 18 are fixed inside the outer frame 11 so as to correspond to the saddle members 192 and 193. When the inner frame 12 is in the closed state, The hook members 192 and 193 are locked to the claw horses 17 and 18.

  Further, the front frame set locking members 194 and 195 constituting the front frame set locking mechanism are formed by bending a metal plate into a U-shaped cross section, of which a rectangular engagement is provided on the surface on the mounting plate 187 side. Stop holes 194 a and 195 a are formed, and the locking holes 194 a and 195 a are arranged to face the insertion holes 189 and 190 formed in the mounting plate 187. In addition, a pair of upper and lower coil springs (not shown) are provided between the front frame set locking members 194 and 195 and the mounting plate 187, and the front frame set locking members 194 and 195 are always pulled to be positioned at the upper position. ing.

  When the front frame set 14 is closed, the front frame set collars 14a and 14b enter the 194a and 195a. At this time, the front frame set locking members 194 and 195 are pushed by the flange portions 14a and 14b and slide downward once against the tensile force of the coil spring, and then the original force is applied by the tensile force of the coil spring. Returning to the position, the front frame set collars 14a and 14b are locked. Further, the front frame set locking members 194 and 195 slide downward as the sliding rod 191 slides downward during unlocking. As a result, the engagement between the front frame set collars 14a and 14b and the locking holes 194a and 194b is released.

  A cam plate 196 a that is locked to the sliding rod 191 is attached to the lock shaft of the cylinder lock 196. When the key is rotated in the clockwise direction in FIG. 20 by the key operation, the sliding rod 191 is slid upward. Thereby, the eaves members 192 and 193 are slid upward. At this time, the engagement between the flange members 192 and 193 and the claw horses 17 and 18 on the outer frame 11 side is released, and the inner frame 12 is unlocked.

  On the other hand, when the key is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 20, the sliding rod 191 is slid downward, and the front frame set locking members 194 and 195 are slid downward. At this time, the engagement between the front frame set locking members 194 and 195 and the front frame set collars 14a and 14b on the front frame set 14 side is released, and the front frame set 14 is unlocked.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the lower plate unit locking member 197 constituting the lower plate unit locking mechanism is slidably attached along the support plate 188. The lower plate unit locking member 197 includes a pair of upper and lower lower plate unit collars 197a and 197b and an operation unit 198 located at the uppermost part. The lower pan unit locking member 197 is always pulled by a coil spring (not shown) so as to be positioned at the upper position. Thus, when the lower plate unit 13 is in the closed state, the lower plate unit flanges 197a and 197b are inserted into the locking holes 13a and 13b (see FIGS. 2 and 19) provided on the back side of the lower plate unit 13. It is locked and the locked state is maintained. The operation unit 198 of the lower dish unit locking member 197 is exposed only when the front frame set 14 is opened, and can be operated only in this case. And the said latching state is cancelled | released by pushing down this operation part 198 against the tensile force of the said coil spring, and the lower pan unit 13 will be unlocked. In other words, the lower tray unit 13 that has been in the closed state until then is unlocked by the locking of the lower tray unit collars 197a and 197b by the operation of the operation unit 198 only when the front frame set 14 is opened. Is allowed.
Thereby, the act that the lower plate unit 13 can be easily opened can be prevented, and the occurrence of fraud can be prevented in advance. Further, the lower plate unit 13 is configured to be locked by the locking claws 197a and 197b. These locking claws 197a and 197b constitute a locking mechanism G1 that locks the front frame set 14. It is attached to the support plate 188 and is provided integrally with the locking mechanism G1. Therefore, since the component (support plate 188) used for the locking mechanism G1 can be used as a component for a locking claw for locking the lower plate unit 13, the component is used in common. Therefore, there is an effect that the manufacturing cost is reduced by reducing the parts used as a whole.

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described in detail. FIG. 25 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10, on the back side (actually the back side of the inner frame 12 and the game board 42), various control boards are arranged so as to be arranged in the vertical and horizontal directions or overlapped in the front and back. A game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into two mounting bases to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 42. Yes. In this case, the main board and the sound lamp control board are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the dispensing control board, launch control board, and power supply board are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit is referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as “second control board unit 202”.

  In addition, since the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203”. Since this back pack unit 203 can hold a mechanism such as a payout mechanism, it functions as a mechanism holding unit. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured so that they can be attached and detached without using any tools or the like in units of units. It is provided and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 42. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden configuration or the like even if the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one behind the other.

  Actually, the units 201 to 203 are arranged and attached as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. In FIG. 26, the first control board unit 201 having a substantially L-shape is arranged at substantially the center of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 is arranged therebelow. Further, the back pack unit 203 is arranged in a region partially overlapping the first control board unit 201.

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

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

  Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a support shaft portion M6 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the back pack unit 203 can be opened and closed around the axis C by the support shaft portion M6. Yes. Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a fastening portion M7 made of a ny latch or the like at the left end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side) and corresponding to the upper end portion and the lower end portion, respectively. Rotating locking parts M8 and M9 are provided (on the machine body side), and the back pack unit 203 is fixedly held to the machine body by these fastening parts M7 and locking parts M8 and M9. Yes.

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

  On the other hand, FIG. 27 is a rear view showing the configuration in a state where the game board 42 is assembled to the inner frame 12. FIG. 28 is a perspective view of the inner frame 12 as viewed from the rear. Here, the back side structure of the inner frame 12 and the game board 42 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28.

  The game board 42 is installed in a square frame-shaped installation area surrounded by the resin base 40 and is not dropped by a plurality of (four in this embodiment) locking fixtures 211 and 212 provided on the inner frame 12. It is fixed to. The locking fixtures 211 and 212 can be manually rotated and can be switched between a fixed position (lock position) and a fixed release position (unlock position). FIG. 27 shows a locked state. The locking fixtures 211 at the three left and right sides of the game board 42 are L-shaped metal fittings formed by bending metal pieces, and are configured not to protrude outwardly from the inner frame 12 when the game board 42 is fixed. The locking fixture 212 at one lower portion of the game board 42 is a resin I-type fastener.

  A variable display unit 47 is arranged in the center of the game board 42. In the variable display device unit 47, a frame cover 213 made of resin (for example, made of ABS) that covers the center frame 57 (see FIG. 5) from behind is provided to protrude rearward, and at the rear end of the frame cover 213, The first symbol display device 52 as a liquid crystal display device and the display control device 55 are detachably attached in a state where they are overlapped in the front-rear direction. In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving the LEDs and the like built in the center frame 57 are disposed.

  A back frame set 215 is attached to the back surface of the game board 42 so as to surround the variable display device unit 47. The back frame set 215 is a thin resin molded product (for example, made of ABS) provided so as to stick to the back surface of the game board 42, and a game ball collecting mechanism for collecting game balls won in various winning openings. Is formed. Specifically, below the back frame set 215, it corresponds to the game board opening of the aforementioned general winning port 43, variable winning device 44, first opportunity corresponding port 45 (see FIG. 5 respectively) and 1 on the downstream side. A collection passage 216 that collects at a place is formed. Also, below the game board 42, a discharge passage board 217 made of resin (for example, made of polycarbonate resin) is also attached to the inner frame 12, and the discharge ball is put out of the pachinko machine 10 to the discharge passage board 217. A discharge passage 218 for guiding is formed. Accordingly, as exemplified by the phantom line in FIG. 27, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 31 and the like are gathered through the collection passage 216 of the back frame set 215, and further, the discharge passage 218 of the discharge passage board 217 is formed. Through the pachinko machine 10. In addition, the out port 48 (see FIG. 5) similarly leads to the discharge passage 218, and the game balls that have not won any winning opening are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge passage 218.

  In the above configuration, with the lower end surface of the game board 42 as a boundary, a back frame set 215 (collection passage 216) is provided on the upper side, and a discharge passage board 217 (discharge passage 218) is provided on the lower side. The game board 42 is provided without overlapping (overlapping) in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when the game board 42 is removed from the inner frame 12, there is no inconvenience that the discharge passage board 217 prevents the game board 42 from being removed.

  The discharge passage board 217 is provided just behind the upper plate 37 on the front surface of the pachinko machine. A wire or the like is inserted from a ball discharge port (ball passage rod 94 in FIG. 2) to the upper plate 37, and further An illegal act of causing a wire or the like to enter the game area side through a gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217 can be considered. Therefore, in this pachinko machine 10, a plate 219 extending in front of the pachinko machine so as to overlap the inner frame 12 almost integrally is provided just behind the upper plate 37 of the discharge passage board 217. Therefore, even if a wire or the like tries to enter from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217, the wire or the like is obstructed by the plate 219, and it is very difficult to make the wire or the like enter the game area. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act such as forcibly opening the variable winning device 44 (large winning opening) using a wire or the like.

  In addition, on the back surface of the game board 42, a winning detection mechanism as a winning detection means for detecting the passing of gaming balls such as various winning openings is provided. Specifically, a prize opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general prize opening 43 on the front side of the game board 42, and a specific area switch 222 and a count switch 223 are provided in the variable prize winning device 44. The specific area switch 222 is a switch that determines that a game ball that has won the variable winning device 44 in the big hit state has entered a specific area (an area for determining whether or not to continue the big hit state), and the count switch 223 displays the winning ball It is a switch to count. In addition, a first opportunity corresponding port (starting port) switch 224 as a specific entry detecting means is provided at a position corresponding to the first opportunity corresponding port 45, and a second corresponding to the second opportunity corresponding port 46 is a second. An opportunity corresponding port (gate) switch 225 is provided. Each of these switches 221 to 225 can function as a ball entry detecting means.

  The prize opening switch 221 and the second opportunity corresponding gate (gate) switch 225 are connected to the board relay board 226 via electric wiring (cable connector) described later, and the board relay board 226 is further connected to a main board (main control) described later. Connected to the device 261) via electrical wiring. In addition, the specific area switch 222 and the count switch 223 are connected to the big prize opening relay board 227 via electric wiring, and this big winning opening relay board 227 is also connected to the main board via electric wiring. On the other hand, the first opportunity corresponding port (starting port) switch 224 is directly connected to the main board via the electric wiring without passing through the relay board. Details of these will be described later.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the variable winning device 44 is provided with a large winning opening solenoid for opening the large winning opening and a winning ball distribution plate solenoid for guiding the winning ball to a specific area. The corresponding port 45 is provided with a first opportunity corresponding port (starting port) solenoid for opening the electric accessory. In the present embodiment, since the solenoid provided on the front side of the inner frame 12 is employed as the launching device 72 for launching the game ball, a conventional launching motor is provided, and the space on the back side is increased accordingly. Space can be used more effectively than those that are likely to be disturbed. For example, the control board may be extended in the space.

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

  The back frame set 215 is provided with an attachment mechanism for attaching the first control board unit 201. Specifically, as this attachment mechanism, a support bracket 231 extending in the vertical direction is provided at the lower left corner when viewed from the back of the game board 42, and the support bracket 231 has a pair of upper and lower support holes on the same axis. Is formed. In addition, in the lower right part of the game board 42, reference numeral 232 is a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (nylatches), and in the upper left part, reference numeral 233 is a locking claw piece.

  An attachment mechanism for attaching the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 is provided on the back surface of the inner frame 12. Specifically, a long support fitting 235 is attached to the inner frame 12 at its right end, and its configuration is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 29, the support metal fitting 235 has a long plate-like metal fitting main body 236, and the support hole 237 for the second control board unit is formed at two lower positions so as to stand up from the metal fitting main body 236. At the same time, support hole portions 238 for the back pack unit are formed at two upper positions. Coaxial support holes are formed in the support hole portions 237 and 238, respectively. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, as an attachment mechanism for the second control board unit, the inner frame 12 has a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (nylatch holes) 239 at the left lower portion below the game board installation area. Is provided. As a mounting mechanism for the back pack unit, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (nylatching holes) 240 at the left end of the game board installation area. However, the support bracket for the second control board unit and the support bracket for the back pack unit can be provided as separate members. Reference numerals 241, 242, and 243 are rotational fixing tools for sandwiching and supporting the back pack unit 203 with the game board 42.

  In addition, in the rear configuration of the inner frame 12, a game ball for distributing a game ball paid out from a payout mechanism described later to any of the upper plate 37, the lower plate 31, or the discharge passage 218, at the lower right portion of the game board 42. A distribution unit 245 is provided. That is, the opening 245a of the game ball distributing unit 245 communicates with the upper plate 37, the opening 245b communicates with the lower plate 31, and the opening 245c communicates with the discharge passage 218 (see FIG. 28). Conventionally, since the portion corresponding to the game ball distribution unit 245 is provided on the back pack unit 203 side, the back pack unit 203 is pushed through the ball discharge port (ball passage rod 94 in FIG. 2) reaching the upper plate 37. As a result, a gap is formed between the inner frame 12 and a portion corresponding to the game ball distributing unit 245, and an illegal act of inserting a wire or the like through the gap and operating the internal device has been considered. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, such illegal acts are prevented by providing the game ball distribution unit 245 on the inner frame 12 side and fixing the game ball distribution unit 245 by a fixing means. Further, the upper end surface of the game ball distributing unit 245 is formed in accordance with the height position where the lower end surface of the game board 42 is installed, and is devised so as not to prevent the removal of the game board 42.

  Next, the first control board unit 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 is a front view of the first control board unit 201, FIG. 31 is a perspective view of the unit 201, FIG. 32 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201, and FIG. 33 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201 viewed from the back. .

  The first control board unit 201 has a mounting base 251 having a substantially L shape, and a main control device 261 and an audio lamp control device 262 as control devices are mounted on the mounting base 251. Here, the main control device 261 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, and various lotteries. It has a main board including a random number generator used, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, and the main board is accommodated in a board box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is configured. The substrate box 263 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other by a sealing unit 264 (sealing means) so that the substrate box 263 is sealed.

  As the sealing unit 264 as the sealing means, any configuration can be applied as long as the box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened, but here, as shown in FIG. 30 and the like, five sealing members are connected. The box base and the box cover are connected so that they cannot be opened by inserting a locking claw into the long hole of the sealing member. The sealing process by the sealing unit 264 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the opening / sealing process again even after the operation. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into the long hole of at least one sealing member among the five sealing members constituting the sealing unit 264. And when opening the board | substrate box 263 by the malfunction of the accommodated main board | substrate etc., the connection of the sealing member in which the latching claw was inserted, and another sealing member is cut | disconnected. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the long holes of the other sealing members. If the history of opening the board box 263 is left in the board box 263, it can be easily found that the illegal opening has been performed by looking at the board box 263.

  However, the main board is provided with terminal portions for connecting the connectors of the cable connectors, and the terminal portions are exposed from the board box 263. The exposure of the terminal portion is the same for other substrates and substrate boxes.

  The voice lamp control device 262 is a voice lamp including a CPU that controls voice and lamp display in accordance with instructions from the main control device 261 (main board) or the display control device 55, and other ROM, RAM, various ports, and the like. The audio lamp control board is housed in a board box 265 made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power relay board 266 is mounted on the sound lamp control device 262, and power supplied from a power board described later is output to the display control device 55 and the sound lamp control device 262 via the power relay board 266. It is like that.

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

  The main control device 261 (main substrate) is arranged in a landscape orientation on one substrate mounting surface 252 and the audio lamp control device 262 (audio lamp control substrate) is arranged in a portrait orientation on the other substrate mounting surface 253. It is arranged in the direction. In particular, the main control device 261 is disposed on the near side when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the sound lamp control device 262 is disposed on the back side. In this case, since the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed with steps in the front-rear direction, the control devices 261 and 262 are mounted in a state where the main controller 261 and the sound lamp controller 262 are mounted on the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253. Are arranged with a part of them stacked one after the other. That is, as can be seen in FIG. 31 and the like, the main controller 261 is arranged in a state where a part (about 1/3 in this embodiment) is floated. Therefore, the sound lamp control device 262 can be expanded to an area overlapping with the main control device 261, and the enlargement of the control board can be dealt with satisfactorily. Also, each control device can be installed efficiently. Further, in a state where the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the game board 42, a space is secured behind the board mounting surface 252, and the variable winning device 44 and its electric wiring can be installed without difficulty.

  As shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the board mounting surface 252 for the main board has horizontally elongated through holes 254 formed at two left and right positions. Correspondingly, the substrate box 263 of the main control device 261 is provided with rotating fixtures 267 at two places on the left and right sides of the back surface thereof. When the main controller 261 is mounted on the board mounting surface 252, the fixing tool 267 is passed through the through hole 254 of the board mounting surface 252, and the fixing tool 267 is rotated in this state to lock the main control apparatus 261. The Therefore, even if the main control device 261 is arranged in a state where it floats as described above, inconveniences such as dropping off of the main control device 261 can be avoided. Further, since the main control device 261 cannot be removed unless the fixture 267 is unlocked from the back side of the first control board unit 201 (board mounting surface 252), it is expected to have a deterrent effect against illegal acts such as board removal. it can. A grid-like rib 255 is provided on the back surface of the substrate mounting surface 252 for the main substrate.

  The mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 256 on the left end face in FIG. 30 and the like. By attaching the support shafts 256 to the support fitting 231 shown in FIG. The panel 42 is supported so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 257 as fasteners at the right end portion and a long hole 258 at the upper end portion. The first control board unit 201 is fixed to the game board 42 by locking the locking claw pieces 233 shown in FIG. The support fitting 231 and the support shaft 256 are in the support shaft portion M1 of FIG. Each corresponds.

  Next, the second control board unit 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 is a front view of the second control board unit 202, FIG. 35 is a perspective view of the unit 202, and FIG. 36 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 202.

  The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mounting base 301 on which a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313 and a card unit connection board 314 are mounted. The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 are equipped with a control board including a central control CPU, ROM, RAM, various ports and the like as is well known. The payout of prize balls and rental balls is controlled by the substrate. Further, the launch control board of the launch control apparatus 312 controls the launch apparatus (solenoid) 72 and the like in accordance with the operation of the handle 35 by the player, and the power supply board of the power supply apparatus 313 provides a predetermined power source required for various control apparatuses and the like. A voltage is generated and output. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown). The card unit connection board 314 takes a ball lending operation command from the player and outputs it to the payout control device 311. is there. Note that the card unit connection board 314 can be omitted in a cash machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit.

  The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection substrate 314 are respectively configured to be accommodated in substrate boxes 315, 316, 317, and 318 made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the dispensing control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, the box base and the box cover constituting the substrate box 315 are connected to each other by the sealing unit 319 (sealing means) so that the substrate box 315 is not opened. Sealed.

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

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

  The mounting base 301 is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin molded product, and a flat board mounting surface 302 is provided on the surface thereof. In this case, the launch control device 312, the power supply device 313 and the card unit connection board 314 are directly mounted side by side on the board mounting surface 302 of the mounting base 301, and the payout control apparatus 311 is mounted on the board box 317 of the power supply apparatus 313. It is mounted via a table 303.

  In addition, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 305 at the right end in FIG. 34 and the like. By inserting these support shafts 305 into the support hole 237 shown in FIG. 2 The control board unit 202 is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. Further, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 306 as fasteners at the left end, and the second control board unit 202 is installed by fitting the nai latch 306 into the tightened hole 239 shown in FIG. It is fixed to the frame 12 so that it cannot be opened and closed. The support hole portion 237 and the support shaft 305 correspond to the support shaft portion M4 in FIG. 26, and the fastened hole 239 and the ny latch 306 correspond to the fastening portion M5, respectively.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. The back pack unit 203 is formed by integrating a back pack 351 made of resin and a payout mechanism portion 352 of a game ball. FIG. As shown in FIG.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display device unit 47 (however, in this embodiment, the above-described audio lamp is used. The control device 262 is also enclosed. A large number of ventilation holes 354 a are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 354. Each of the air holes 354a has a long hole shape, and the air holes 354a are adjacent to each other at a relatively close position. Therefore, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened by cutting the resin portion between the adjacent vent holes 354a. That is, a predetermined test or the like can be easily performed by cutting the resin portion between the vent holes 354a to expose the display control device 45 and the like inside.

  In addition, a payout mechanism portion 352 is disposed on the base portion 353 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided at the uppermost portion of the back pack 351, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows (two rows) of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, the tank rail 356 is arranged vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. A case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor 358a. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 37 through the payout passage 359 and the like shown in FIG.

  A vibrator 360 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356 is attached to the tank rail 356. Therefore, if a clogged ball occurs near the tank rail 356, the clogged ball is eliminated by driving the vibrator 360. The vibrator 360 is configured as a vibrator unit in which a vibrating body such as a motor is accommodated in a case which is a main body part so that a position change due to a design change or the like of a pachinko machine can be easily replaced in the case of a failure. The unit is attached to the tank rail 356 so as to be detachable. In addition, the vibrator unit is attached to the side surface of the tank rail 356 via a foot portion (vibration transmitter) protruding from the main body portion without the main body portion (case surface) being in close contact with the tank rail 356, The vibration is transmitted to the tank rail 356 more effectively.

  The configuration of the tank rail 356 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 39, the tank rail 356 has a rail body 361 having a long bowl shape opened upward, and a spherical ball is formed at the start end of the rail body 361. A receiving part 362 is provided. By this ball receiving portion 362, the game ball that has dropped from the tank 355 is smoothly taken into the rail body 361. In addition, the rail body 361 is provided with a partition wall 363 extending in the longitudinal direction, and the game balls are divided into two hands by the partition wall 363. The two ball passages partitioned by the partition wall 363 are slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball. One or two ridges 364 are provided on the bottom surface of each spherical passage partitioned by the partition wall 363, and an opening 365 is provided on the side of the ridge 364.

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

  Returning to the description of FIGS. 37 and 38, the payout mechanism 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 that relays a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and takes in the main power from the outside. The power switch board 382 is installed. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, AC 24V main power via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by switching the power switch 382a.

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

  In addition, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 385 at the right end in FIG. 37 and the like. By inserting these support shafts 385 into the support hole 238 shown in FIG. The pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. Further, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 386 as fasteners at the left end portion, and is provided with a locking hole 387 at the upper end portion. The nai latch 386 is inserted into the tightened hole 240 shown in FIG. The backpack unit 203 is fixed to the inner frame 12 so that it cannot be opened and closed by engaging the fixing hole 387 shown in FIG. Further, in the present embodiment, a rotating I-type fastener is employed as the locking portion M8 in the vicinity of the tank 355 that stores a lot of game balls and is relatively loaded. For this reason, the back pack unit 203 (tank 355) can be more reliably locked as compared with the case where a fixture such as a ny latch is used. At this time, the back pack unit 203 is also fixed to the inner frame 12 by the fixtures 241 and 243 shown in FIG. The support hole portion 238 and the support shaft 385 are in the support shaft portion M6 of FIG. 26, the fastened hole 240 and the ny latch 386 are in the fastening portion M7, and the fixture 242 and the lock hole 387 are in the lock portion M8, respectively. Equivalent to. Further, the fixture 243 corresponds to the locking portion M9 (see FIG. 26).

  Further, the base 353 of the back pack unit 203 is provided with an opening 391 for the external relay terminal plate 230, so that the external relay terminal plate 230 can be removed and operated even when the back pack unit 203 is fixed. It is possible.

  When the main controller 261 (substrate box 263) is to be removed with the above-described configuration, the back pack unit 203 is first opened (or removed), and then the first control substrate unit 201 is opened ( Or removal), and a complicated process of releasing the fixture 267 can be performed at last. For this reason, a deterrent effect can be expected against illegal acts such as removal of the main controller 261 (board box 263).

  Next, the accommodating recesses 24A and 24B of the present embodiment and the objects to be accommodated in the accommodating recesses 24A and 24B will be described.

  As described above, the lower receiving recess 24 </ b> A is provided on the back side of the lower dish unit 13 as shown in FIGS. 2, 4 and 19. Further, the opening side of the lower housing recess 24 </ b> A can be closed by the lower tray unit 13 so as to be opened and closed. Moreover, the opening side of the upper housing recess 24 </ b> B can be closed by the front frame set 14 so that it can be opened and closed. The lower housing recess 24A and the upper housing recess 24B are located below the game area in the inner frame 12 and are located on the back side of the lower tray unit 13 and the front frame set 14, respectively. It has a rectangular shape and a large space with a predetermined depth. In this case, the predetermined depth refers to a depth that can accommodate at least an object.

  For the convenience of forming the lower housing recess 24A and the upper housing recess 24B as described above, there is a concern about the strength and rigidity of the inner frame 12 being lowered. A rib RB0 extending inward from the left side of the inner frame 12 is provided between the side accommodation recess 24A and the upper side accommodation recess 24B. Thereby, this rib RB0 exhibits the function as a support part and a reinforcement part, and the concern of a fall of intensity | strength and rigidity can be wiped off. Further, the members for forming the base plate 71 and the ball passage 91 of the game ball launching unit 70, which are the objects to be contained, are supported by being fixed in the lower housing recess 24A and the upper housing recess 24B. The function as a part and a reinforcement part can be exhibited, and the concern that strength and rigidity are lowered can be eliminated.

  In addition, because of the fact that the lower plate unit 13 is supported on one side, there is a concern about the strength and rigidity of the lower plate unit 13 itself. In this respect, in the present embodiment, a reinforcing sheet metal 28 as a reinforcing member is attached to the surface (back surface) on the inner frame 12 side of the lower dish unit 13 on almost the entire surface thereof. Similarly, in order to secure the strength and rigidity of the front frame set 14, as described above, the reinforcing plate 134 as a reinforcing member is attached to the lower surface (back surface) of the front frame set 14 on the inner frame 12 side. Yes.

  Further, a handle relay board DK1, a speaker relay board DK2, and an air relay board DK3, which are electrical components, are disposed on the left end side in the lower housing recess 24A. A relay component DK1a is disposed on the handle relay board DK1. A relay component DK3a is disposed on the air relay board DK3.

  The speaker relay board DK2 as the volume adjustment relay board has a volume switch SW0 as a volume adjustment member and a relay part (not shown) for switching the volume of the sound output from the speaker SP. Is provided. Therefore, when adjusting the volume of the sound output from the speaker SP, the game site manager side opens the lower tray unit 13 and exposes the lower housing recess 24 </ b> A to the player side. SW0 can be operated. As described above, since the volume changeover switch SW0 is operated in the lower accommodating recess 24A, adjustment or maintenance of the volume changeover switch SW0 can be easily performed as compared with the case where the volume adjustment switch is disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. There is an effect that can be done.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the electrical wiring DH1 extending from the touch sensor in the handle 35, the operation amount detecting means, etc. is guided to the back side of the lower plate unit 13 and relays for the handle as a launching device relay board. Connected to the substrate DK1. At that time, since the electric wiring DH1 is held by the holder HD1, the electric wiring DH1 is not inadvertently hooked when the lower tray unit 13 is opened, and damage or the like does not occur.

  Further, the electrical wiring DH2 extending from the operation buttons PB1 and PB2 is guided through the back surface of the lower dish unit 13 and connected to the blower relay board DK3. At this time, since the electrical wiring DH2 is held by the holder HD1, the electrical wiring DH2 is not inadvertently caught when the lower tray unit 13 is opened, and damage or the like does not occur. On the back side of the handle 35, a discharge tube HQ1 for noise removal is disposed.

  The electrical wiring DH3 connected to the rear surface of the speaker SP is guided through the lower surface of the lower plate unit 13 while being held by the holder HD2 attached to the reinforcing metal plate 28, and is connected to the speaker relay board DK2. . At this time, since the electrical wiring DH3 is held by the holder HD2, when the lower tray unit 13 is opened, the electrical wiring DH3 is not inadvertently caught and is not damaged.

  A blower SH <b> 1 is disposed on the back surface of the lower dish unit 13 so as to be positioned above the discharge port 30. Specifically, a ventilation notch 30a is provided in the upper rear wall of the discharge port 30, and the air outlet of the blower SH1 faces the front side slightly with respect to the ventilation notch 30a. It is attached. Further, a ventilation notch 26 a is provided in the front upper wall portion of the discharge portion 26. Therefore, when the lower tray unit 13 is closed, the air can be sent out from the blower SH1 in the game ball discharge direction (arrow Y1 direction) with the discharge port 30 fitted into the discharge unit 26 (see FIG. 40). As described above, the ventilation notch 30a and the ventilation notch 26a overlap each other. The reason why the air outlet of the blower SH1 is attached so as to face slightly forward is that the air sent from the blower SH1 can be discharged from the discharge port 30 on the front side toward the lower plate 31. Because.

  The electrical wiring DH4 extending from the back surface of the blower SH1 is guided through the back surface of the lower dish unit 13 and connected to the air relay board DK3. At this time, since the electric wiring DH4 is held by the holders HD2 and HD3, when the lower tray unit 13 is opened, the electric wiring DH4 is not inadvertently caught and is not damaged.

  In addition, a through hole 25 for communicating with the back side of the pachinko machine 10 is disposed on the side (right end) side in the lower housing recess 24A. Therefore, electrical wirings DH5, DH6, DH7, and DH8 described below are led out to the back side of the pachinko machine 10 through the through holes 25. That is, the electrical wiring DH5 connected to the handle relay board DK1 is guided in the lower housing recess 24A and guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 10 through the through hole 25. The electrical wiring DH5 is electrically connected to the launch control device 312 as an electrical component disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10.

  The electrical wiring DH6 connected to the speaker relay board DK2 is guided in the lower housing recess 24A and guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 10 through the through hole 25. The electrical wiring DH6 is electrically connected to an audio lamp control device 262 as an electrical component disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10.

  The electrical wiring DH7 connected to the air relay board DK3 is guided in the lower housing recess 24A and guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 10 through the through hole 25. The electrical wiring DH7 is electrically connected to the main controller 261 as an electrical component disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10.

  A full tank switch SW1 serving as a full tank detecting means is provided in the lower side accommodating recess 24A slightly above the center to detect the full state of the game ball. An electric wiring DH8 is connected to the full switch SW1, and the electric wiring DH8 is guided in the lower housing recess 24A and guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 10 through the through hole 25. 10 is electrically connected to the launch control device 312 disposed on the back side. The full switch SW1 detects a game ball overflowing in the lower plate 15 by detecting a game ball in the ball passage 91. Then, the full sensor SW1 outputs a detection signal indicating a full state to the launch control device 312 so that the launch control device 312 can perform control to stop the launch operation by the launch device.

  On the right side of the handle relay board DK1, speaker relay board DK2, and air relay board DK3, a rib RB1 is provided as a fixing means for fixing the electrical wirings DH5 to DH7. Further, on the left side of the through hole 25, a rib RB3 is provided as a fixing means for fixing the electric wirings DH5 to DH8. Further, on the lower right side of the ball discharge portion 26, a rib RB2 is provided as a fixing means for fixing the electric wirings DH5 to DH8.

  These electric wirings DH5 to DH7 are fixed by the holding tools RB1, RB2, and RB3, and the electric wiring DH8 is fixed by the holding tools RB2 and RB3 in the lower housing recess 24A. For this reason, the electrical wirings DH5 to DH8 are guided in the lower housing recess 24A and are not guided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, so that they are not accidentally hooked. Therefore, the electrical wirings DH5 to DH8 are prevented from being damaged and the electrical connection by the electrical wirings DH5 to DH8 is not caused.

  The electrical wirings DH1 to DH4 are wired on the back surface of the lower plate unit 13 and connected to the handle relay board DK1, the speaker relay board DK2, and the air relay board DK3, and the handle relay board DK1 and the speaker relay. The reason why the board DK2 and the air relay board DK3 are connected to the electrical wirings DH5 to DH8 in the lower housing recess 24A is to prevent the electrical wirings DH1 to DH4 from becoming an obstacle to opening the lower dish unit 13. is there.

Here, it is assumed that a configuration is designed in which the electrical wirings DH1 to DH4 are directly connected to the launch control board, the main control board, or the voice control board on the back side of the pachinko machine 10 through the through holes 25. In that case, as the lower plate unit 13 is opened, the distance between the control board and the lower plate unit 13 (that is, the length of the electric wiring required for the distance) is changed, and the electric wiring is changed. There is a risk of an obstacle to opening. On the other hand, in the configuration of this embodiment, the electrical wirings DH1 to DH4 are connected to the handle relay board DK1, the speaker relay board DK2, and the air relay board DK3 located on the rotation center side of the lower dish unit 13. Therefore, it is possible to cope with the change in the distance associated with the opening of the lower tray unit 13, and this fear is wiped out.
Next, the blower SH1 that is an air sending means for sending air from the lower discharge port 30 will be described.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the blower SH1. As shown in FIG. 40, a housing SH2 of the blower SH1 houses an impeller (impeller) SH3 and a drive motor SH4 as a rotational drive means for rotating the impeller SH3. With respect to the housing SH2, the direction toward the discharge port 30 is opened, and a net SH5 for preventing intrusion of a game ball or the like passing through the game ball distributor 245 is disposed on the entrance side of the housing SH2. . That is, with respect to the housing SH2, the entrance side is opened by the stitch of the net SH5, and the other parts are provided with a lead-out port for the motor electrical wiring (not shown) and a vent hole (not shown) with a small diameter. Except for being sealed. Therefore, it can be said that the housing SH2 has a function of guiding the air flow based on the rotation of the impeller SH3 to the front side (a function of sending air to the front side). The blower SH1 is attached so that the air flow from the blower SH1 is directed to the game ball discharge direction (Y1) via the ventilation notches 30a and 26a. Specifically, the inclusion SH2a having an inclined surface is attached to the lower dish unit 13 side of the casing SH2, and the casing SH2 is attached to the rear surface of the lower dish unit 13 via the inclusion SH2a. As a result, the air from the blower SH1 can be reliably sent to the lower plate 31 side through the discharge port 30.

  In addition, on the front side of the impeller SH3 inside the housing SH2, a fragrance part SH1 for producing fragrance is provided. The fragrance part SH1a is for alleviating the odor of cigarettes, and when air is blown to the lower plate 31 side, the fragrance component is scattered from the fragrance part SH1a and the fragrance can be produced.

  Specifically, the fragrance part SH1a is provided with a solid fragrance, and the solid fragrance is heated by a heating means (not shown) such as a thermal conductor, for example, so that a fragrance is produced. In this embodiment, the fragrance | flavor part SH1a functions as a fragrance and deodorizing means which can add a fragrance to the air sent. Instead of the solid fragrance, for example, a liquid fragrance or a simple deodorant may be used for the fragrance portion SH1a. In addition, since the housing SH2 is mounted in the lower housing recess 24A, even if the liquid fragrance is reduced as it is vaporized, the maintenance work for replenishing the fragrance portion SH1a with the liquid fragrance becomes easy.

  Next, the air suction device SQ1 as an air suction means for sucking tobacco smoke or the like drifting on the player side from the upper discharge port 92 will be described.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the air suction device SQ1. The air suction device SQ1 is provided on the back side of the game ball distribution unit 245 connected to the ball passageway 94 and the like (see FIG. 28 and the like). As shown in FIG. 41, an impeller (impeller) SQ3 and a drive motor SQ4 as a rotational drive means for rotating the impeller SQ3 are housed in the housing SQ2 of the air suction device SQ1. Regarding the housing SQ2, an air purifying air filter SQ5 is provided at the entrance in the direction of the discharge port 92, and the housing SQ2 is attached to the rear side of the game ball distributing unit 245. A ventilation hole SQ6 is provided behind the housing SQ2. The housing SQ2 is hermetically sealed except for an electrical wiring outlet (not shown) including a motor electrical wiring, a control wiring, and the like and a through hole SQ6. Therefore, it can be said that the housing SQ2 has a function of guiding the air flow flowing in through the discharge port 92 to the rear side (function of sucking air to the rear side) based on the rotation of the impeller SQ3.

  And air suction device SQ1 is attached so that the entrance of housing SQ2 may oppose the discharge port 92 side of game ball distribution part 245. That is, the air suction device SQ1 is attached to the game ball distribution unit 245 that extends to the back side without bending from the discharge port 92, and the discharge direction of the game ball and the air suction direction by the air suction device SQ1 are almost opposite to each other. I did it. Thus, the air on the upper plate 31 side is sucked through the discharge port 92, the ball passage rod 94, and the game ball distributing unit 245 by the suction operation of the air suction device SQ1.

  Further, the housing SQ2 is attached to the back side of the pachinko machine 10 in an exposed state, and the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 diffuses heat generated from the electronic components placed on the units 201, 202, 203, etc. Will be wrapped in warm air. Therefore, when the impeller SQ3 rotates, the air sucked from the discharge port 92 is guided to the rear side through the vent hole of the housing SQ2 and diffuses the warm air around it. That is, the warm air on the back side of the pachinko machine 10 is diffused by such an air flow. Thereby, the heat generated from the electronic components placed on the units 201, 202, 203, etc. is easily diffused, and the electronic components, such as the units 201, 202, 203, etc. are cooled. Therefore, the malfunction by the high temperature of an electronic component by the air on the back surface side of the pachinko machine 10 warming is prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the air filter SQ5 is configured very finely so as to prohibit intrusion of foreign matter, although it allows suction. Under such a configuration, even if a wire or the like is caused to enter through the discharge port 92 to perform an illegal act, the air filter SQ5 reliably blocks further intrusion. Even if the air filter SQ5 is broken through the discharge port 67, the housing SQ2 is sealed at a portion other than the through hole SQ6, so that further intrusion is restricted. Moreover, since the housing SQ2 is attached to the back side of the pachinko machine 10 in an exposed state, maintenance work for the failure of the air suction device SQ1 is facilitated.

  As described above, the upper plate 37 is provided directly and integrally with the front frame set 14. Therefore, in this embodiment, compared with the case where an upper plate is provided on the front decoration frame as in the conventional pachinko machine, the space between the air suction device SQ1 and the upper plate 31 disposed on the back side of the front frame set 14 is larger. The distance is relatively short. Therefore, when air is sucked from the discharge port 92 toward the upper plate 31, the wind force of the air toward the upper plate 31 does not drop by the amount of the thin frame portion of the front frame set 14, that is, efficiently. Air can be sucked.

  Under such a configuration, the drive motor SH4 of the blower SH1 and the drive motor SQ4 of the air suction device SQ1 are driven and controlled by the main control device 261, which will be described later, based on an operation command from the operation button PB1. That is, when the operation of the operation button PB1 means “stop blowing and sucking”, the driving of the drive motor SH4 and the drive motor SQ4 is stopped, and the rotation of the impeller SH3 and the impeller SQ3 is stopped. Also, when the operation of the operation button PB1 means “weak air blowing and weak suction”, the drive speed of the drive motor SH4 and the drive motor SQ4 is made relatively low, and the impeller SH3 and the impeller SQ3 are rotated at a low speed. In this case, the amount of blown air and the amount of suction are relatively small. Further, when the operation of the operation button PB1 means “strong blow and strong suction”, the drive speeds of the drive motor SH4 and the drive motor SQ4 are made relatively high, and the impeller SH3 and the impeller SQ3 are rotated at high speed. That is, in this case, the amount of blown air and the amount of suction are relatively large. Therefore, the air blowing amount and the suction amount are changed by the operation of the operation button PB1.

  When the operation button PB2 is operated, the main control device 261 controls the operation of the fragrance part SH1a of the blower SH1. That is, when the operation of the operation button PB2 means “there is fragrance addition”, the heating means of the fragrance part SH1a is controlled to be heated. Thereby, a solid fragrance | flavor is heated and a predetermined | prescribed fragrance is produced. And a fragrance will be added with the ventilation based on rotation of impeller SH3. On the other hand, when the operation of the operation button PB2 means “no fragrance addition”, the brewing of fragrance is stopped by turning off the heating means. Therefore, even if the impeller SH3 rotates, it becomes difficult for aroma to be added to the air. Therefore, the presence / absence of fragrance / deodorant is selected by operating the operation button PB2. Note that heating of the heating means may be prohibited unless the blower SH1 is in an on state. Therefore, the main control device 261 functions as a control unit that can control the air delivery amount and the air suction amount, and also functions as a fragrance addition unit that adds a fragrance component to the delivered air.

  FIG. 42 is a block diagram showing the electrical structure of the pachinko machine 10. The main control device 261 of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic device. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

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

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 includes a RAM erasing switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a display control device 55, a blower SH1, an air suction device SQ1, an operation unit PB including an operation button PB1 and an operation button PB2, and various other types not shown. A group of switches is connected.

  In the backup area 503a, when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. (Similar) is an area for storing stack pointers, values of registers, I / O, and the like. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 51). Conversely, returning of each value written to the backup area 503a includes turning on the power (including turning on the power due to power failure cancellation). The same applies to the following power recovery process (see FIG. 43). Note that a power failure signal SK1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 when a power failure occurs due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Due to the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) in FIG. 50 is immediately executed.

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor 358a. The CPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

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

  The backup area 513a has a stack pointer, each register at the time of power-off, each register, in order to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power-off when the power is turned off when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. This is an area for storing values such as I / O. The writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 50). Conversely, the restoration of each value written in the backup area 513a is the power recovery processing at the time of turning on the power (see FIG. 51). ) Is executed.

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

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the gaming machine by the launch device 72, and the launch device 72 and the electromagnet 86 are permitted to drive when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, it is detected by a sensor signal that a firing permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, that the player is touching the handle 35, and a firing stop switch for stopping the firing. As a result, the launching device 72 and the electromagnet 86 are driven, and a game ball is launched one by one at an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation of the handle 35 (see FIG. 10 and the like).

  The display control device 55 controls the variation display of the first symbol on the first symbol display device 52 and the variation display of the second symbol on the second symbol display device 51. The display control device 55 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, two output ports 528 and 529, and a bus. Lines 530 and 531 are provided. The output of the main controller 261 is connected to the input of the input port 527, and the CPU 521, ROM 522, work RAM 523, and image controller 526 are connected to the output of the input port 527 and one output port is connected via the bus line 530. 528 is connected. The output of the output port 528 is connected to the second symbol display device 51 (display unit 53) and the sound lamp control device 262. Further, an output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 through a bus line 531, and a first symbol display device 52 as a liquid crystal display device is connected to an output of the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 55 controls the display of the first symbol display device 52 and the second symbol display device 51 based on the display command transmitted from the main control device 261. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data, and the work RAM 523 temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. It is a memory for.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the first symbol display device 52, and the display contents of the first symbol display device 52 are changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the first symbol display device 52. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and also reads display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing. It is displayed on the symbol display device 52.

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

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SK1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal SK1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal SK1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing in FIG. 49).

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

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit for taking in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clearing backup data in the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal SK2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on with the RAM erase switch 323 pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the respective RAMs 503 and 513 are cleared in the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. The

  Although not shown, the first symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 52 has three symbol rows of left, middle and right, and the symbol (first symbol) varies for each symbol row. Is displayed. In the present embodiment, for example, the first symbol is configured so as to be given numbers “0” to “9”, respectively, and the first symbol is displayed in ascending or descending order of numbers to form a series of symbol strings. Yes. And the 1st symbol is variably displayed from top to bottom with periodicity.

  In this case, in the left symbol row, the first symbol is displayed in descending order (in the order in which the attached numbers decrease), and in the middle symbol row and the right symbol row, the first symbol is also in ascending order (the appended numbers are the same). (In increasing order). Then, the variable display stops in the order of left symbol sequence → right symbol sequence → middle symbol sequence, and at the time of the stop, the first symbol is a combination of jackpot symbols on the first symbol display device 42 (in this embodiment, the same first A special game video is displayed as a jackpot if the symbols are combined (a combination of symbols) (a jackpot state is started).

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

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 performs lottery (big hit lottery) of the first symbol display device 52 and symbol display setting using various counter information in the game. Specifically, 43, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery of the first symbol display device 52, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot symbol of the first symbol display device 52, and the first symbol Reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when the display device 52 fluctuates and changes, random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of the big hit random number counter C1, and used for variation pattern selection of the first symbol display device 52 Variation type counters CS1 and CS2 to be used, and left, middle and right outlier symbols used for setting the outlier symbols in the left, middle and right columns Printer CL, CM, has decided to use a CR.

  Among these, the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS1, and CS2 are loop counters that each add 1 to the previous value and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Further, the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are configured such that register values are added using an R register (refresh register) in the CPU 501, and as a result, numerical values change randomly. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. In addition, the RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area as a storage area composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth holding areas). The values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are stored in time series in accordance with the winning histories of the game balls to the one opportunity corresponding port 45.

  In detail, each of the counters is configured such that the jackpot random number counter C1 is incremented one by one within a range of, for example, 0 to 676, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 676). In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 676), and is updated once for each timer interruption and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing. The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first opportunity corresponding port 45. There are two types of random number values that are jackpots, low probability and high probability. In this embodiment, the number of random numbers that are jackpots at low probability is 2, and the value is “ 337, 673 ", and the number of random numbers that are jackpots at high probability is 10, and the values are" 67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661 ". The high probability means a state where the jackpot is won by a predetermined probability fluctuation pattern and the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as added value, that is, a so-called probabilistic state, and the normal time (low probability) is like that When not in a certain state.

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines a symbol when the first symbol display device 52 stops changing in the case of a jackpot. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 52 has ten patterns of the first symbol set. Therefore, 10 (0 to 9) counter values are prepared. In other words, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is configured so that 1 is added in order within the range of 0 to 9, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 9), it returns to 0. The jackpot symbol counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment) and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first opportunity corresponding port 45.

  Further, the reach random number counter C3 is configured to increment one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the reach random number counter C3 causes the final stop symbol after the occurrence of reach to stop by shifting by one by one before and after the reach symbol. “Reach other than front / rear off” that stops other than front and back and “complete out” that does not occur reach are selected by lottery. For example, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to front / rear reach, and C3 = 2-21 It corresponds to reach other than detachment, and C3 = 22 to 238 corresponds to complete detachment. The reach lottery may be set individually according to the state of the lottery probability of the first symbol display device 52, the number of starting and holding balls at the start of change, and the like. The reach random number counter C3 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment) and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first opportunity corresponding port 45.

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

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

  The left, middle, and right out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are displayed in the left column, the first symbol, the middle column, the first symbol, and the right column, the first symbol, when the first symbol display device 52 loses the jackpot lottery. This is for determining the stop symbol (disconnected symbol), and since each of the ten first symbols is displayed in each column, ten counter values (0 to 9) are prepared for each symbol. . The stop symbol of the left symbol row is determined by the off symbol counter CL, the stop symbol of the middle symbol row is determined by the off symbol counter CM, and the stop symbol of the right symbol row is determined by the off symbol counter CR.

  In the present embodiment, the value of each counter CL, CM, CR is updated at random by using the value of the R register built in the CPU 501. That is, when each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated, the lower 3 bits of the R register are added to the previous value, and when the addition result exceeds the maximum value, 10 is subtracted to determine the current value. The Each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated within the normal processing so that the update times do not overlap, and the combination of these outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR is the reach of the RAM 503 front / rear out symbol buffer, reach other than front / rear out It is stored in either the symbol buffer or the completely off symbol buffer. Then, when determining the variation pattern at the start of variation of the first symbol, the buffer value of any one of the front and rear outreach symbol buffer, the reach symbol buffer other than front and rear outlier and the completely out symbol symbol buffer is acquired according to the value of the reach random number counter C3. The

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, it is desirable that the big hit random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case.

  Although not shown, the second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display device 51. The second symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The second symbol random number counter C4 is periodically updated (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and is acquired when the game ball passes through the left or right second opportunity corresponding port 46. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”.

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

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 every 2 msec, for example.

  In FIG. 49, first, in step S601, read processing of the various switches 221 to 225 and the like is executed. That is, the state of various switches 221 to 225 connected to the main controller 261 (except for the RAM erase switch 323) is read, and the state of the switches 221 to 225 is determined to detect the detection information (winning detection). To save the information.

  Here, at each reading, whether or not the specific area switch 222 and the count switch 223 are simultaneously turned off, whether or not the four winning port switches 221 and the two second opportunity corresponding gate (gate) switches 225 are related. At the same time, it is determined whether or not the off state is configured. If the simultaneous OFF state is determined twice in succession, it is assumed that the probability that the common connectors 414 and 434 have been removed is extremely high, an abnormal signal is output, and a warning sound is output via the audio lamp control device 262. And a lamp (which may be provided separately or a top lamp or the like) is used to notify the abnormality. At the same time, this is transmitted to the hall computer as an external output signal.

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

  Thereafter, in step S604, a start winning process associated with winning in the first opportunity corresponding port 45 is executed. The start winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 48. In step S701, the first trigger corresponding port (start port) switch 224 detects whether or not the game ball has won the first trigger corresponding port 45 (start port). Determine by information. If it is determined that the game ball has won the first opportunity corresponding port 45, in the subsequent step S702, whether or not the number N of starting reserved balls of the first symbol display device 52 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined. The process proceeds to step S703 on the condition that there is a winning at the first opportunity corresponding port 45 and the number N of starting reserved balls is smaller than 4, and the number N of starting reserved balls is incremented by one.

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

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process, and this process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interruption, the state of the main controller 261 at the time of power-off is stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503.

  That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main controller 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process of FIG. The NMI interrupt processing in FIG. 51 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main control device 261. For a predetermined time after the power failure signal SK1 is output, current is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main control device 261 can be executed, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within the predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. 51, first, in step S801, the used registers are saved in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503, and in the subsequent step S802, the value of the stack pointer is stored in the backup area 503a. Further, in step S803, the information on the occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a, and in step S804, a power interruption notification command indicating that the power has been interrupted is transmitted to another control device.

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

  The NMI interrupt process is also executed in the payout control device 311 in the same manner, and the state of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Similarly, the power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal SK1 is output. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. 51 starts the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. The contents are as described with reference to FIG. 50 (however, the transmission of the power-off notification command in step S804 is excluded).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 261, and this main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on.

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

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON). In subsequent step S105, the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. It is determined whether or not. In step S106, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent step S107, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup. The RAM determination value is a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503, for example. Note that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 are correctly stored.

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

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

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

  In FIG. 45, first, in step S201, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information is determined, and if there is winning detection information, a winning ball payout command corresponding to the number of acquired game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311. Further, a stop symbol command, a variation pattern command, a confirmation command, and the like are transmitted to the display control device 55 when the first symbol display device 52 displays the variation of the first symbol. In addition, after the first symbol variation starts, the variation pattern command → the left symbol sequence stop symbol command → the right symbol sequence stop symbol command → the middle symbol sequence stop symbol command one by one for each normal process (ie, The command is sent once every 4 msec), and the confirmation command is sent when the fluctuation time elapses. Further, the display control device 55 that has input the stop symbol command, the variation pattern command, the confirmation command, etc. determines the display mode of the first symbol display device 52 and the second symbol display device 51 based on such various commands, The display mode is displayed on the first symbol display device 52 and the second symbol display device 51.

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

  The update process of each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 46, in step S301, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the outlier symbol counter CL in the left symbol row. In step S302, It is determined whether or not it is time to update the middle symbol row out of symbol counter CM. If the update timing of the left symbol row (YES in step S301), the process proceeds to step S303, and the outlier symbol counter CL of the left symbol row is updated. Further, if the update timing of the middle symbol row (YES in step S302), the process proceeds to step S304, and the out-of-middle symbol counter CM is updated. Further, if the update timing of the right symbol sequence (both steps S301 and S302 are NO), the process proceeds to step S305, and the out symbol counter CR of the right symbol sequence is updated. In updating the out-of-step symbol counters CL, CM, and CR in steps S303 to S305, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous counter value, and 10 is subtracted when the addition result exceeds the maximum value, The result of the calculation is out of sync and is used as the current value of the symbol counters CL, CM, CR.

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

  Thereafter, in step S306, it is determined whether or not the combination of the updated out symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a reach symbol combination. If it is a reach symbol combination, then in step S307, it is changed back and forth. It is determined whether or not it is a missed reach. If the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are combinations of front and rear out of reach, the process proceeds to step S308, and the combination of out symbol symbols CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the front and rear out of reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503. If the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are a combination of reach other than front / back off, the process proceeds to step S309, and the combination of the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time is stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / back out of RAM 503. To do.

  In the case of a combination other than the reach symbol, in step S310, it is determined whether or not the combination of the symbol symbols CL, CM, CR is a symbol combination, and if it is a symbol combination, Proceeding to step S311, the combination of the off symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time is stored in the off symbol buffer of the RAM 503. If NO in both steps S306 and S310, the symbols are aligned on the left, middle, and right, that is, it corresponds to a jackpot state. In such a case, the off symbol counters CL, CM, CR are stored in the buffer. The process is terminated without any processing.

  After the off symbol counter update process, in step S204 in FIG. 45, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 311 are read. Thereafter, in step S205, a first symbol variation process for performing variation display of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 52 is executed. By this first symbol variation process, jackpot determination, variation setting of the first symbol, and the like are performed. The details of the first symbol variation process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S206, a big prize opening / closing process for opening or closing the big prize opening of the variable prize winning device 44 in the case of the big win state is executed. That is, it is determined whether the big winning opening is opened for each round of the big hit state, and whether the maximum opening time of the big winning opening has passed or whether a predetermined number of game balls have been won in the big winning opening. When either of these conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening is closed. At this time, the continuous winning opening is allowed on condition that the game ball has passed the specific area, and this is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds.

  In step S207, display control of the second symbol by the second symbol display device 51 is executed. Briefly, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the second opportunity corresponding port 46, the second symbol random number counter C4 is acquired each time and the second symbol display device 51 of the second symbol display device 51 displays the second symbol. When the symbol lottery is performed and the second symbol hit state is reached, the first opportunity corresponding port 45 is opened for a predetermined time. Although the explanation is omitted, the second symbol random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 49, like the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3. Yes.

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

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

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

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

  In FIG. 47, in step S401, it is determined whether or not a big hit is currently being made. Note that the jackpot includes a special game displayed on the first symbol display device 52 and a predetermined time after the special game is ended. In a succeeding step S402, it is determined whether or not the first symbol display device 52 is displaying the variation of the first symbol. Then, if it is not a big hit and is not displaying the variation of the first symbol, the process proceeds to step S403, and it is determined whether or not the number N of starting reserved balls of the first symbol display device 52 is larger than zero. At this time, if it is a big hit or if the number N of starting reserved balls is 0, this processing is terminated as it is.

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

  Thereafter, in step S406, a change start process is executed. Here, the details of the variation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 47. In step S501, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. To do. Specifically, whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the relationship between the jackpot random number counter value and the mode at that time, as described above, among the numerical values 0 to 676 of the jackpot random number counter C1 at the normal low probability, "337, “673” is the winning value, and “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661” is the winning value when the probability is high.

  If it is determined that the game is a jackpot, in step S502, a table corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, that is, a table not showing the jackpot symbol (value of the jackpot symbol counter C2). And a symbol representing the correspondence between the symbol and the symbol), and the symbol is set as a stop symbol command. At this time, any of the 10 jackpot symbols corresponding to the numerical values 0 to 9 of the jackpot symbol counter C2 is set in the stop symbol command. When these jackpot symbols are gathered with a predetermined specific symbol, the state changes to the probability variation state. However, when the symbols are not specific symbols (non-specific symbols), the probability variation state is not reached.

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

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

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

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

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

  Returning to the description of FIG. 47, if step S402 is YES, that is, if the variation of the first symbol is being displayed, the process proceeds to step S407 to determine whether or not the variation time has elapsed. At this time, the variation time of the first symbol is determined according to the variation pattern of the first symbol, and when this variation time has elapsed, an affirmative determination is made in step S407. In step S408, a stop symbol set for stopping and checking the fluctuation is set as a confirmation command, and then this process is terminated.

  Next, payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control device 311. This main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on.

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

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

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

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

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

  In FIG. 53, in step S1001, a command from the main controller 261 is acquired, and the total number of winning balls is stored. In step S1002, the launch control apparatus 312 is set for launch permission. In step S1003, the state return switch 321 is checked, and if it is determined that the state return operation has started, the state return operation is executed.

  Thereafter, in step S1004, setting of the lower pan full tank state or the lower pan full tank release state is executed in accordance with the change in the state of the lower pan 31. That is, the full state of the lower pan 31 is determined by the detection signal of the lower pan full switch SW1, and when the lower pan is full, the lower pan full state is set, and the lower pan is not full. Set the lower pan full tank release state. In step S1005, setting of a tank ball absence state or a tank ball absence release state is executed in accordance with a change in the state of the tank ball. In other words, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch, and the special setting for the absence of the tank ball and the setting for the no tank ball state are executed. Perform configuration.

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

  In steps S1007 to S1009, prize ball payout processing is executed. In this case, if the prize ball is not paid out and the total number of prize balls stored in step S1001 is not 0 (both NO in steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to step S1009 and a prize ball control process (described later). FIG. 53) is started. Further, if the prize ball cannot be paid out or the total number of prize balls is 0 (YES in any one of steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to a lending payout process.

  Thereafter, in steps S1010 to S1012, a rental ball payout process is executed. In this case, if it is not possible to pay out the rent and if a rent-out request from the card unit has been received (NO in step S1010, YES in S1011), the process proceeds to step S1012 and a renting control process (described later). 54) is started. Further, if a rental ball cannot be paid out or a rental ball payout request has not been received (YES in step S1010 or NO in S1011), the subsequent ball removal process is executed.

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

  Here, in the prize ball control process shown in FIG. 54, in step S1101, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the prize ball payout. In subsequent step S1102, whether the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal is determined based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1103, where the payout motor 358a is driven to execute retry processing and stop processing of the payout motor 358a, and then returns to the payout control processing of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1104, and whether or not the game ball is normally counted is determined based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S1105 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then returns to the payout control process of FIG.

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

  In the ball lending control process shown in FIG. 55, in step S1201, the payout motor 358a is driven to pay out a lending ball. In the subsequent step S1202, it is determined from the detection result of the dispensing rotation sensor whether the rotation of the dispensing motor 358a is normal. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1203, where the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process, and a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed. Thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process advances to step S1204 to determine whether or not the game ball is normally counted based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S1205 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process of FIG.
If the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1206, where it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached a predetermined number of rented balls (25) and the payout is completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1207, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  As described above in detail, according to the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the upper plate 37 that can store the game balls discharged to the player side through the upper discharge port 92 and the upper plate 37 overflow. And a lower plate 31 in which a game ball is guided downward and stored on the player side. The lower discharge port 30 that opens in the lower plate 31 is configured to discharge game balls and to send air toward the player. Further, the upper discharge port 92 that opens to the upper plate 37 is configured to be able to discharge game balls and to suck air on the player side (air). In this way, the pachinko machine 10 itself operates as an air purifier by functioning the plurality of discharge ports 30 and 92 as an air suction port and an air delivery port. For example, when a smoke suction device or the like is separately installed. In comparison, the manufacturing cost can be reduced and the space can be prevented from being hindered.

  When the player sits in front of the pachinko machine 10, the player himself (for example, the player's torso and head), the air sent from the lower discharge port 30 flows toward the player's rear side. It can serve as a wall that prevents this. As a result, the air sent out from the lower discharge port 30 can improve the flow of air around the player, and air circulation that is sucked in the upper discharge port 92 can occur on the player side, The air flow around the player can be improved. Therefore, air around the player including air sent from the lower discharge port 30 to the player is strongly sucked from the upper discharge port 92. Therefore, even if cigarette smoke or the like drifts around the player, the discomfort or the like due to the tobacco smoke or the like can be eliminated by spreading or sucking the tobacco smoke or the like widely.

  Further, when air is sent from the lower discharge port 30 to the player side, the player can dry his / her hand wet with sweat, water, etc. by appropriately stroking the hand toward the lower discharge port 30. it can. Therefore, the player can eliminate discomfort and can feel the comfort of being hit by the wind. Thus, since the lower side discharge port 30 can be used also as an air outlet, the lower side discharge port 30 can be used effectively. In other words, there is an advantage that it is not necessary to provide a dedicated port for sending out air separately.

  Further, the ball discharge section 26 connected to the lower discharge port 30 and the ball passage rod 94 connected to the upper discharge port 92 have been taken countermeasures against illegal acts, and air is sent out from the discharge port 30. Even if air is sucked from the discharge port 92, the appearance of the discharge ports 30 and 92 of the gaming machine is not different from that of a normal gaming machine. Therefore, an effect is obtained that it is difficult for a fraudulent person who has an intention of fraudulent behavior to induce fraudulent acts via the discharge ports 30 and 92.

  In addition, when a game ball is stored in a ball storage unit such as a tank 355 on the back side of the pachinko machine 10 for a long time and is warm, the player has a kind of distrust (that is, a distrust that the player is not paid out as a prize ball as it is warm). ) Is assumed. In this respect, even when the game ball is warmed by the air blowing, it is exposed to the wind and cooled. For this reason, the above-mentioned distrust can be eliminated, and a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  In addition, since the air suction device SQ1 is provided in the game ball distribution unit 245 constituting a part of the ball passage on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, it is effective to expose the game ball stopped in the ball passage to the air. Can be cooled to. Further, since the air suction device SQ1 is provided in the immediate vicinity of the rear side of the upper discharge port 92, the air sucked from the upper discharge port 92 does not drop the wind force (less energy loss), and the game It is efficiently sucked toward the person side. For this reason, the suction can be efficiently performed with relatively little energy. In addition, the air suction device SQ1 is provided behind the upper discharge port 92 and in the gap between the first control board unit 201 and the second control board unit 202. Therefore, for example, when the old game board 42 is removed from the inner frame 12 and the new game board 42 is attached to the inner frame 12 in order to reuse the used pachinko machine 10, the air suction device SQ1 replaces the game board 42. There is no hindrance to the work.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball distributing unit 245 is fixed to the inner frame 12 that forms the basis of the pachinko machine 10 and has almost no deflection, deformation, or the like. For this reason, compared with the case where it is provided in the mechanism holding part (back pack unit 203) as in the prior art, the attachment part is less likely to be bent, deformed, etc., and the attached state of the game ball distribution part 245 can be stabilized. . A relatively heavy air suction device SQ1 is provided in the game ball distribution unit 245. As described above, the air suction device SQ1 is provided in the relatively stable game ball distribution unit 245 in the attached state. Further, it is possible to stabilize the mounting state of the air suction device SQ1. As a result, it is possible to suppress various problems caused by the unstable mounting state, for example, malfunction of the air suction device SQ1 and dropping off.

  Further, since the air suction device SQ1 is disposed in the gap between the unit 201 and the unit 202, the units 201 and 202 are also opened when the units 201 and 202 are opened and closed around the support shaft portions M1 and M4. Does not hit the air suction device SQ1. Therefore, for example, in order to recycle (reuse) the pachinko machine 10, when the units 201 and 203 are opened with respect to the inner frame 12, the used game board 42 is removed from the inner frame 12 and a new one is attached, air suction There is no need to remove the device SQ1. Therefore, the game board 42 can be easily replaced. The air suction device SQ1 is connected to an input / output port 505 of a main control device 261 (substrate box 263) provided in the first control board unit 201 via an electric connection wiring (not shown). However, the air suction device SQ1 is attached at a position close to the game board 42. Therefore, the electrical connection wiring for connecting the air suction device SQ1 and the main control device 261 can be shortened.

  On the back side of the lower dish unit 13 having the lower dish 31, a lower accommodation recess 24A capable of accommodating various parts, members, wirings, or the like as objects to be accommodated is provided so as to open to the player side, and covers the opening. The lower tray unit 13 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the lower housing recess 24A. Then, a blower SH1 as an object to be accommodated is provided in the lower accommodation recess 24A, and the blower SH1 blows air to the player side through the discharge port 92, so that tobacco smoke and the like are diffused widely in the air by the blown air. Or be pushed back to the player. Therefore, the player who sits in front of the pachinko machine 10 can wipe out the discomfort caused by the smoke of cigarettes attached to the nose, and can suppress a decrease in interest. In addition, since air is sent in the direction facing the player, the player's hands are exposed to the air sent from the discharge port 92, so that the hands wet with sweat, water, etc. are dried to eliminate discomfort. Or feel the comfort of being in the wind. Further, since the blower SH1 is provided in the immediate vicinity of the rear side of the discharge port 92, the air blown from the discharge port 92 is efficient toward the player side without dropping wind power (less energy loss). To be blown. Therefore, wind can be sent efficiently with relatively little energy. Further, since the blower SH1 is attached to the reinforcing sheet metal 28 of the lower tray unit 13, even if the blower SH1 is relatively heavy, the lower tray unit 13 is hardly bent or deformed.

  Further, when the electrical wirings DH1 to DH8 and the like are accommodated as the objects to be accommodated, the electrical wirings DH1 to DH8 and the like are not inadvertently hooked. Therefore, the electrical wirings DH1 to DH8 and the like are not damaged and do not cause electrical connection failure. Thus, when the electrical wirings DH1 to DH8 are accommodated in the lower accommodation recess 24A, the lower tray unit 13 is opened, so that the electrical wirings DH1 to DH8 are exposed to the player side. Therefore, it becomes easy to electrically connect the electrical wirings DH1 to DH8 between the pachinko machine 10 and the relay boards DK1, DK2, DK3, etc. in the lower accommodating recess 24A.

  Similarly, with the lower tray unit 13 open, the volume changeover switch SW0, the full tank switch SW1, the back side of the speaker SP, the back side of the blower SH1, the electrical wirings DH1 to DH8, the handle relay board in the lower housing recess 24A. Parts or members such as DK1, speaker relay board DK2, and air relay board DK3 are exposed to the player side. Therefore, adjustment work or maintenance work of parts or members in the lower housing recess 24A is facilitated. In particular, when the solenoid as the game ball launching device 72 is exposed to the player side when the lower tray unit 31 is opened, the tip position of the plunger 76 that is projected by the solenoid and the game that is hit by the plunger 76 Maintenance such as adjusting the positional relationship with the sphere is also facilitated. Thus, adjustment work or maintenance work of parts or members in the lower housing recess 24A is temporarily arranged on the back side of the pachinko machine and unlocks the locking device so that the inner frame of the pachinko machine is moved from the outer frame to the front side. It is easier than when adjustment work or maintenance work is performed with the cover open.

  Moreover, since both the lower plate unit 31 and the front frame set 14 have a single-open structure with the left end side of the pachinko machine 10 as the center of rotation, there is no problem in opening and closing operations. Further, the front frame set 14 is opened because the engagement of the locking claws 197a and 197b can be released by the operation of the operation unit 198 with the front frame set 14 opened. Only in this state, release of the locking by the locking claws 197a and 197b is allowed. In other words, when the front frame set 14 is not opened, the operation unit 198 cannot be operated, and the locking by the locking claws 197a and 197b cannot be released. Thereby, the act that the lower plate unit 31 can be easily opened can be prevented, and the occurrence of illegal acts can be prevented in advance. Further, when a solenoid is employed as the launching device 72, a combination of a launching motor and a launcher is not necessary. When the solenoid is used in this way, unlike the case of the motor for launching, the mechanical configuration can be simplified, so that the solenoid can be installed at an optimum position regardless of the mechanical configuration.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In the embodiment described above, for example, the discharge port 30 that opens to the upper plate 37 is set as an air suction port, and the discharge port 92 that opens to the lower plate 31 is set as an air delivery port. May be set. That is, the discharge port 30 that opens in the upper plate 37 may be set as an air delivery port, and the discharge port 92 that opens in the lower plate 31 may be set as an air suction port. For example, it is good also as a structure which ventilates to the upper plate 37 by providing air blower SH1 corresponding to the opening part 245a etc. among the game ball distribution parts 245. Further, by providing the air suction device SQ1 corresponding to the opening 245b and the like in the game ball distribution unit 245, the air around the lower plate 31 may be sucked.

  (B) Further, as another embodiment, the storage means for storing the game medium is provided on the left and right, for example, as the left storage means and the right storage means, and the game medium discharge port that opens to each storage means is provided. In the case of a gaming machine, the left game medium discharge port may be set as an air suction port, and the right game medium discharge port may be set as an air delivery port. On the contrary, the left game medium discharge port may be set as an air outlet, and the right game medium discharge port may be set as an air suction port.

  (C) Furthermore, as another embodiment, in the case of a gaming machine in which three or more storage means for storing game media are provided, for example, and three or more game medium outlets that open to each storage means are provided. One or more game medium outlets may be set as air suction ports, and other game medium outlets may be set as air outlets. Conversely, two or more game medium discharge ports may be set as air outlets, and other game medium discharge ports may be set as air suction ports.

  (D) In the above-described embodiment, the air flow rate of the air blown from the blower SH1 can be set to be adjustable. However, a constant amount of air may be constantly blown.

  (E) In the above embodiment, the temperature of the air blown from the blower SH1 has been described on the premise of normal temperature. However, after cooling the air, the air is blown from the discharge port 67. It may be adopted. Specifically, a thermoelectric cooling element (not shown) such as a Peltier element may be installed at the position of the fragrance SH1a of the blower SH1 to cool the blown air. In this case, a cooling means capable of cooling the air blown by the thermoelectric cooling element is configured.

  (F) On the contrary, the air blown from the blower SH1 may be heated and blown from the discharge port 67 after being heated. Specifically, a heating element (not shown) such as a resistance element may be installed at the position of the fragrance SH1a of the blower SH1 to heat the blown air. In this case, the heating element constitutes a heating means capable of heating air blown. Of course, it is good also as a structure which can be switched between cold and hot.

  (G) Further, in normal times, the blower SH1 may be in an off state, and the air blow may be allowed when a special game state such as a big hit occurs. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player of the occurrence of a special gaming state, or to enhance the effect of production. Moreover, it is good also as switching the ventilation mode of air according to the display mode of a game state (1st symbol display apparatus 42). For example, at a normal time, a strong wind may be blown when a weak wind is blown and a special gaming state occurs (when a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed).

  (H) In the above-described embodiment, it is desirable to manufacture the impeller of a blower dedicated for air delivery so as to have a shape suitable for air delivery. Further, it is desirable to manufacture the impeller of the air suction device so as to have a shape suitable for air suction.

  (I) In the above embodiment, the blower SH1 (drive motor SH4) and the like are controlled by the main controller 261. However, the blower SH1 (drive motor SH4) itself may be connected to another power source. In this case, it may be controlled by a control means different from the main controller 261.

  (J) In the above embodiment, the blower SH1 is controlled by the main control device 261 connected by the electric connection wiring. However, as another embodiment, the sound lamp control device 262 and the electric connection wiring are used. May be connected and controlled thereby. Further, the blower SH1 may be connected to a control element provided in the mechanism holding unit (back pack unit 203) via an electrical connection wiring and controlled by the control element.

  (K) In the above embodiment, the blower SH1 and the like are controlled by the main controller 261 connected by the electrical connection wiring, but there are concerns about the following problems. That is, when the blower SH1 is controlled by the control element of the unit 201, since the electrical connection wiring is disposed between the blower SH1 and the unit 201, the unit 201 is opened with respect to the inner frame 12 on the back side of the inner frame 12. When wiring becomes an obstacle. In order to eliminate the problem, another embodiment may be configured as follows. That is, the blower SH <b> 1 is configured to be controlled not by the main control device 261 but by, for example, the payout control device 311 of the second control board unit 202. In this case, the electrical connection wiring connected to the blower SH <b> 1 is disposed between the unit 202 and the electrical connection wiring does not exist between the unit 201. Thereby, when the unit 201 is opened with respect to the inner frame 12 on the back side of the inner frame 12, the wiring does not become an obstacle and can be easily opened. Therefore, when the pachinko machine 10 is reused, when the units 203 and 201 are opened with respect to the inner frame 12 and the used game board 30 is removed from the inner frame 12 and a new one is attached, There is no need to remove the electrical connection wiring, and the replacement work becomes easy. As a modification, the main control device or the sound lamp control device may be arranged in a unit (unit 201) provided at a position deviating from the installation position of the game board.

  (L) In the above embodiment, the long groove 37 a is formed on the peripheral wall of the upper plate 37. However, the long groove 37 a is not necessarily formed, and a plurality of through holes may be formed on the peripheral wall of the upper plate 37. Further, the through hole formed in the upper plate 37 may be shaped so as to be guided toward the ashtray 36 disposed on the side (for example, the left side) of the lower plate 31. Further, instead of the long groove 37a or the through hole formed in the upper plate 37, a notch portion may be formed so that the game ball stored in the upper plate 37 does not fall. Moreover, you may provide the fall prevention member which can ventilate, such as the net | network which prevents the falling ball of the pachinko ball stored in the upper plate 37 in the long groove 37a formed in the upper plate 37, a through-hole, and a notch part. Moreover, you may provide the blower outlet grill which can adjust an air volume and a wind direction. The air outlet grill can adjust the air sending direction and functions as a direction operation unit. In addition, a plurality of through holes may be provided, or each through hole may be configured to open in a different direction.

  (M) In the above embodiment, the air suction device SQ1 is installed on the back side of the game ball distribution unit 245, but it is not always necessary to install it at this position. As long as air can be blown from the discharge port 92, for example, it may be disposed in the middle of the discharge passage 359 on the downstream side of the discharge device 358. However, it is desirable to install the air suction device SQ1 as close as possible to the discharge port 92 so as not to drop the wind force of the air sucked by the air suction device SQ1.

  (N) In the above embodiment, it is possible to select whether or not to add fragrance to the air blown from the blower SH1, but it may be configured to always add fragrance to the air. . Moreover, it is good also as a structure which is not added.

  (O) You may implement as a pachinko machine etc. of a different type from the said embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Further, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special gaming state on the condition that a game ball is awarded in a predetermined area after the big hit symbol is displayed. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine called a blade. In addition to pachinko machines, the present invention can be implemented as various gaming machines such as slot machines, arrange ball machines, and similar sparrow balls. The slot machine is a known machine in which, for example, a symbol is stopped and fixed by operating a control lever while inserting a coin and determining a symbol effective line. In this case, examples of the game medium include coins and medals.

  (P) Furthermore, it may be implemented as a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused. As a specific example, an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information (specifically, a reel and identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) is variably displayed (specifically, a rotation of the reel). After that, variable display means for confirming and stopping the identification information is provided, and the fluctuation of the identification information is started due to the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) is operated. The special gaming state that causes the special gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the variation of the identification information is stopped due to or after a predetermined time elapses, and the confirmed identification information at the time of stopping is the specific identification information Generating means, using a game ball as a game medium, requiring a predetermined number of game balls at the start of variation of the identification information, and generating a large number of games at the occurrence of a special game state. One in which the ball is paid out.

  (Q) Also, a lower plate as the lower storage means, an upper plate as the upper storage means, a front frame set as the upper cover body, a lower plate unit as the lower cover body, and a launching solenoid as the launching device However, each may consist of different components. For example, a combination of a launching motor and launching rod may be employed as the launching device. Moreover, unlike the aspect of the said embodiment, the upper plate | board and the front frame set may not necessarily be formed integrally, and may be comprised so that it may become a different body. Moreover, as another embodiment, the glass door holding frame for holding the glass door provided in the front frame set has a separate structure from the upper plate, and the glass door holding frame can be opened and closed from the front frame set. May be. Further, the locking mechanism that locks the inner frame, the locking mechanism of the front frame, and the locking mechanism of the lower plate unit may be configured separately.

  (R) In the above-described embodiment, the lower housing recess and the upper housing recess are configured to be integrated, but may be configured to be separate, for example. Moreover, as long as a lower side accommodation recessed part and an upper side accommodation recessed part can accommodate a to-be-contained object, it may be a thing smaller than the accommodation recessed part of embodiment, and a deformed thing may be sufficient as it.

  (S) In the embodiment described above, the locking claw that locks the lower storage unit does not necessarily have to be provided integrally with the locking mechanism that locks the front frame set, and is configured separately. Also good.

  (T) In the above-described embodiment, the opening and closing operations of the lower storage unit and the front frame set are both configured to perform the same single opening operation, but may be configured to perform different opening and closing operations.

  (U) In the above-described embodiment, parts or members such as a volume changeover switch, a speaker, a full tank switch, a handle relay board, and a speaker relay board are housed in the lower housing recess. (For example, an electrical component) may be accommodated, or a part of the above-described product (electrical component) may not be accommodated. Further, if necessary, a part or a member such as a volume adjusting member housed in the lower housing recess may be housed in the upper housing recess.

  (V) In the embodiment described above, the volume changeover switch is adopted as the volume adjustment member, but another type such as a rotary volume adjustment switch may be adopted. Further, a full tank detecting means other than the full tank switch may be employed. Another relay board other than the handle relay board, the air relay board, and the speaker relay board may be housed in the housing recess.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine as a game machine, 11 ... Outer frame, 12 ... Inner frame, 13 ... Lower pan unit (lower storage unit, lower cover body), 14 ... Front frame set (front frame, upper cover body) 24A ... Lower side accommodation recess, 24B ... Upper side accommodation recess, 25 ... Through hole, 26 ... Sphere discharge part (game medium passage, lower game medium path), 27 ... Rib (support part, reinforcement part), 28 ... Sheet metal (reinforcing member), 30 ... game ball outlet (game medium outlet, lower outlet, air outlet), 31 ... lower plate (lower tray, lower storage means), 35 ... game Ball launching handle (handle), 37 ... upper plate (upper pan, upper storage means), 37a ... long groove (penetrating part), 42 ... game board, 72 ... launching device, 73 ... launch rail, 91 ... ball passage cage ( Game media passage, lower game media passage), 92 ... discharge for game balls (Game medium discharge port, upper side discharge port, air suction port), 94... Ball passage trough (game medium discharge passage, upper side game medium passage), L1... Long groove width (width of through portion), HD1 , HD2, HD3, HD4, RB1, RB2, RB3 ... retainer (wiring fixing means), SW1 ... full tank switch (full tank detection means, electrical parts), SW0 ... volume control switch (volume control means, electrical parts) ), DK1 ... Relay board for handle (relay board, electrical parts), DK2 ... Relay board for speakers (relay board, electrical parts), DK3 ... Relay board for air (relay board, electrical parts), 192, 193 ... Gutter member (locking claw), G1 ... Locking device, 197 ... Lower plate unit locking member, 198 ... Operation unit, 261 ... Main control device (control means, electrical parts), 262 ... Sound lamp control device (electrical) parts), 12 ... Launch control device (electrical parts), SP ... Speaker, DH1, DH2, DH3, DH4, DH5, DH6, DH7, DH8 ... Electrical wiring, SH1 ... Blower (air sending means), SH2 ... Housing, SH3 ... Impeller , SH4 ... drive motor, SH1a ... fragrance part (fragrance adding means), PB1 ... operation button (operation part), PB2 ... operation button (operation part), SQ1 ... air suction device (air suction means), SQ2 ... housing, SQ3 ... impeller, SQ4 ... drive motor, SQ5 ... air filter, SQ6 ... through hole.

Claims (1)

A payout means disposed on the back side for paying out game balls;
An upper plate path for guiding the game ball paid out by the payout means to the downstream side;
An upper dish outlet provided in the upper dish passage for discharging the game ball forward;
An upper plate that receives the game ball discharged from the upper plate discharge port in an exposed state;
A lower dish path for guiding a game ball overflowing from the upper dish path to the downstream side;
A lower tray outlet that is provided in the lower tray passage and discharges the game ball forward;
A lower plate that receives the game ball discharged from the lower plate discharge port in an exposed state,
Provided on the back side of the region between the upper plate and the lower plate, provided with a blowing means capable of sending air on the lower plate by a blowing operation;
The direction of the air sent out by the blowing operation of the blowing means is converted in the inner wall of the passage located on the back side of the lower tray discharge port, and the lower plate discharge port is blown in the direction of discharging the game ball. And configure
Provided on the back side of the gaming machine is a suction means having a housing capable of sucking air from the upper plate discharge port, and by providing a through hole in the housing, the sucked air can be discharged to the rear side. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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