JP5867678B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, gaming machines such as pachinko machines have been manufactured through a number of processes. For example, a game board that constitutes a game area of a pachinko machine first attaches a resin decorative sheet (cell sheet) to the surface of a board material such as a plywood board, and manufactures a decorative board serving as a base (base material). Manufactured through router processing or the like that cuts the decorative plate into a predetermined shape. Then, a large number of nails are planted on the decorative board after the router processing, and a variety of members such as a display device, a winning device, and a decorative member are attached to complete the game board.

  In the game board as described above, for example, as a decorative sheet, there is a structure in which a layer made of a metal such as aluminum is formed inside to make it a mirror-like surface, and thereby, the appearance from the front becomes flashy. .

  On the other hand, in recent years, the manufacturing process is managed by printing an identification code such as a barcode that can specify the type (model) of the gaming machine to be manufactured on a decorative sheet of the gaming board (for example, patents). Reference 1). For example, in the attachment process of various members, the content of the barcode attached to the game board is read by a predetermined reading device, and the attachment work of various members corresponding to the model is performed on the game board.

JP 7-313673 A

  Further, in addition to printing the barcode on the decorative sheet as described above, the identification code formed by the QR code is imprinted on the decorative sheet by laser printing.

  However, when a decorative sheet having a metal layer inside as described above is baked with a laser, the metal is heated by the heat of the laser, and the resin layer on the surface is likely to be deformed due to this effect. When the resin layer on the surface is deformed in this way, the identification code is not imprinted correctly, and there is a possibility that the reading becomes difficult.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine including a cell sheet in which a resin layer is not easily deformed even when subjected to a high temperature treatment.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention
A cell sheet having an outer layer configured to include a resin-containing layer containing a resin, and a metal-containing layer containing a metal disposed inside the outer layer is provided in an arbitrary part, A gaming machine having a heat receiving area in at least a part of a cell sheet,
The heat receiving region has a vent hole extending through the outer layer and extending from the outer surface of the outer layer to at least the outer surface of the metal-containing layer.

  According to the configuration of the present invention, even if the metal of the metal-containing layer has heat due to the high-temperature treatment, this heat can escape to the outside through the vent hole, thereby suppressing the high-temperature of the metal-containing layer and the resin. The deformation of the containing layer is also suppressed. Therefore, even when the high-temperature process is a process for imprinting an identification code, the identification code can be imprinted correctly, and a problem that makes it difficult to read the identification code hardly occurs.

  According to the present invention, even if the cell sheet is subjected to a high-temperature treatment such as baking with a laser, the metal-containing layer can be prevented from being heated at high temperature, and deformation of the resin-containing layer can also be suppressed. Accordingly, since the identification code can be correctly stamped by the laser, it is difficult to cause a problem that makes it difficult to read the identification code.

The front view which shows an example of a pachinko machine. The perspective view of the front side of the pachinko machine of FIG. The perspective view of the front frame of the pachinko machine of FIG. The front view which shows an example of a game board. The perspective view of a main display unit. The disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the back surface of the pachinko machine of FIG. The perspective view of the back side of the game board of FIG. The rear view of the game board of FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of the electrical constitution of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the manufacturing process of a game board. (A) is the front schematic diagram shown in the state which divided | segmented the board | plate material which comprises a decorative board, and the cell sheet affixed there, (b) is a front schematic diagram which shows a decorative board, (c ) Is a schematic front view showing the decorative board in a state where the temporary identification code is cut off. The perspective view of the processing position guide tool of a game board. The perspective sectional view of the processing position guide tool of a game board. The front view which shows the condition which made the processing position guide tool of the game board the guide posture. The front view which shows the condition which stuck this identification code seal using the processing position guide tool of the game board. The front view which shows the condition where this identification code sticker slipped and was affixed. The typical fragmentary sectional view which shows the structure of a cell sheet. The front view which shows the condition which ventilated the hole in the area | region which encloses a stamp book identification code in a cell sheet. The typical fragmentary sectional view which shows the condition which drills a vent hole with a drilling jig by the non-penetrating drilling method. The typical fragmentary sectional view which shows the condition which drills a ventilation hole with a drilling jig with the penetration type drilling method. The front view which shows the condition which made the processing position guide tool of the game board which concerns on another embodiment the guidance posture. The front view which shows the condition which made the processing position guide tool of the game board which concerns on another embodiment the guidance posture. The front view which shows the condition which made the processing position guide tool of the game board which concerns on another embodiment the guidance posture. The rear view of the process position guide tool of the game board of FIG. The front view which shows the condition which made the processing position guide tool of the game board which concerns on another embodiment the guidance posture. The perspective view of the processing position guide tool of the game board which concerns on another embodiment. The front view of the process position guide tool of the game board of FIG. The left view of the processing position guide tool of the game board of FIG. The front view which shows the condition of the sticking position vicinity in the game board before a router process. The front view which shows the condition which made the processing position guide tool of the game board of FIG. 26 into the guidance posture before the router process of a game board. FIG. 27 is a right side view showing a situation in which the processing position guide tool of the game board in FIG. 26 is in a guide posture before the router processing of the game board.

  Hereinafter, the best mode of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machines”) are listed as gaming machines.

(Configuration of front side of pachinko machine)
1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a front frame of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 that is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. I have. Below, the structure of the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12 is demonstrated separately.

  The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a small screw. The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum. This is because such a configuration can reduce the weight of the pachinko machine.

  On the other hand, the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set so as to extend vertically on the opposite side (left side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1) from the position where the handle (game ball launching handle 18 described later) is installed as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The inner frame 12 can be sufficiently opened to the front side with the opening / closing axis as the axis. If the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is in the vertical direction on the handle installation location side (the right side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1), the game ball launching handle is opened when the inner frame 12 is opened. This is because the 18 heads and the like interfere with adjacent pachinko machines and card units (ball lending units), and the inner frame 12 cannot be fully opened. The inner frame 12 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin. By doing so, the advantages of high viscosity and high impact resistance and low cost production are exhibited.

  Further, the inner frame 12 has a lower pan unit 13 at the lowermost part thereof, and a front frame set 14 attached to the left and right sides of the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable about a vertical opening / closing axis, and a resin base 25. (See FIG. 6) and a game board 30 (to be described later) attached to the rear side of the resin base 25. Each of these configurations will be described in detail below.

  The lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the front frame base member as a part of the front frame set 14. On the front side of the lower plate unit 13, a lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 17, a game ball launching handle 18, and an effect button 79 are provided. The lower tray 15 serving as a ball receiving tray is provided at substantially the center of the lower tray unit 13 and plays a role of stopping a game ball discharged from the discharge port 16 when the upper tray described later becomes full. is there. The ball removal lever 17 is for removing a game ball in the lower tray 15, and by moving the ball removal lever 17 to the left in FIG. 1, a predetermined location on the bottom surface of the lower tray 15 is opened. The game ball stopped in the lower plate 15 can be discharged to the player's ball storage box (dollar box) through the opening on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15. The game ball launching handle 18 is disposed so as to protrude to the front side on the right side of the lower plate 15. In accordance with the operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player, the game ball is driven toward a game board 30 described later by a game ball launching device having a launch solenoid. A sound output port 24 for outputting sound from a speaker is provided at the upper part of the front frame set 14.

  On the other hand, an upper plate 19 as a receiving tray for game balls is provided integrally with the front frame set 14 at a lower portion of the front frame set 14 (above the lower plate 15 described above). The upper tray 19 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device 38 while aligning them in a line. In addition, an effect button 79 for the player to perform an operation such as changing the background of the decorative symbol display device 42 is provided at the lower left of the upper plate 19.

  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 in the big hit game state or the like. For example, at the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 containing a light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically, and lighting or blinking in the big hit gaming state, it is in a big hit gaming state It is the structure which alert | reports.

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

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 30. The game board 30 includes a general winning device 31 including a general winning port, a variable winning device 32, a starting winning device 33 including a central starting port 33a, a right starting port 33b (configured by an operation chucker 33b), and a pair of opening and closing blades 60, An operation winning device 34 (comprising a through gate) having a passage opening, a main display unit 371, a variable display device unit 35 having a decorative symbol display device 42, and the like are provided. The general winning device 31, the variable winning device 32, the starting winning device 33, the operating winning device 34, the variable display device unit 35 and the like are respectively disposed in the through holes formed by router processing in the game board 30. The game board 30 is attached from the front side with wood screws or the like. In addition, a pair of opening and closing blades 60 are provided at the entrance of the right start port 33b, and an open position for guiding the game ball and a closed position where the game ball is difficult to enter (does not enter) into the right start port 33b. Can be taken. The opening / closing blade 60 is driven by a solenoid SL1 disposed on the back side of the game board 30. In addition, a large winning opening (inlet of the accommodating portion) 61 is disposed below the central starting port 33a. The special winning opening 61 will be described later. In the special winning opening 61, a ball detection switch SW1 is provided.

  A game ball enters the above-described general winning device 31, variable winning device 32, and starting winning device 33, and the received ball is detected by a detection switch (a winning port switch, a count switch, an operating port switch, etc.) described later, Based on the output of the detection switch, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15). In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and game balls that have not entered the various winning devices etc. are guided through the out port 36 to a ball discharge path (not shown). It has become. A number of nails are implanted in the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (instruments) are arranged.

  The main display unit 371 is a display device unit that is directly controlled by a main control device 261 described later. As shown in FIG. 5, the upper right corner is a right angle and the opposite side is a hypotenuse extending from the upper left to the lower right. Each corner (corner) of a roughly right triangle that is slightly up and down has rounded corners, and the hypotenuse has a front shape that curves inward along the upper right part of the game area, and plays back and forth. The component has a three-dimensional outer shape having a thickness that is slightly larger than the diameter of the sphere. A flange 371H having a screw insertion hole is formed on the upper right side of the main display unit 371 along the back surface, and a lower right corner is recessed from the front side to the rear wall, and a screw insertion hole (see FIG. A screw insertion portion 371N having a substantially U-shape when viewed from the front is formed, and a screw is screwed into the flange 371H and the screw insertion portion 371N so that the main display unit 371 is connected to the game board 30 as shown in FIG. It is fixed to the upper right part on the front. The upper left upper surface portion of the main display unit 371 is formed so as to be inclined slightly downward to the lower left, and the center portion thereof is located at the tip of the outer rail 52 corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the game ball as shown in FIG. A return rubber 371R made of a rubber plate is attached on this part as shown in FIG. The return rubber 371R hits and rebounds the game ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more. A display portion 371M is formed on the front surface of the main display unit 371. The display portion 371M has a front shape extending in an arc along the oblique side from the vicinity of the upper left end and adjacent to the screw insertion portion 371N, and is stepped into the inner depth. Has been.

  In the display unit 371M, seven display devices 371A to 371G are sequentially arranged so as to be arranged in an arc from the top. The display device 371B (first special symbol display device) displays a first special symbol that is variably displayed when a game ball is won in the central starting port 33a, and the display device 371D (second special symbol display). The device) displays a second special symbol that is variably displayed in response to a winning of a game ball in the right starting port 33b. Each of these display devices 371B and 371D is composed of a total of eight LED segments, including seven arranged in an “8” shape and one arranged in a dot shape at the corner. Since each special symbol is not sequentially displayed on the display devices 371B and 371D and is sequentially displayed according to a winning order, the decorative symbol display device 42 displays a display corresponding to the special symbol by a common decorative symbol. It has come to be. The display device 371A (first special symbol hold display device) displays the number of holds of the first special symbol, and the display device 371C (first special symbol hold display device) displays the number of holds of the second special symbol. To display. Each of these display devices 371A and 371C is composed of two LEDs on the left and right, and displays the number of holdings of up to four by lighting or blinking only the left LED or both. In the lower part of the center frame 43, a holding lamp 800a composed of a total of four lamps capable of emitting two colors is arranged along the lower side of the decorative symbol display device 42 (see FIG. 4). The number of decoration symbols held displayed by the lamp 800a corresponds to the number of holds displayed by any one of the display devices 371A and 371C depending on the gaming state (whether or not the support state will be described later). Yes. The display device 371E (ordinary symbol display device) displays a normal symbol that is variably displayed in response to the winning of a game ball at the passing port in the operation winning device 34, and is composed of two LEDs on the left and right sides. By turning on only the LED, it is possible to indicate that it is out of place, and by lighting both, it is possible to display a hit. The display device 371F (ordinary symbol hold display device) displays the number of hold of the normal symbol, and is composed of two left and right LEDs, and up to four by lighting or blinking only the left LED or both. The number of hold until is displayed. The display device 371G displays the type of gaming state, and is configured by a total of eight LEDs. These LEDs change to any one of the off state, the on state, and the blinking state. 1. Normal gaming state (the lottery of the jackpot random number counter C1 has a low probability and is not in a support state). 2. Short-time state (Lottery of jackpot random number counter C1 is low probability and support state); 3. Hidden high probability state (the lottery of the jackpot random number counter C1 has a high probability and is not in the support state). 4. High probability state (lottery of jackpot random number counter C1 is high probability, support state), and One of the jackpot states is displayed. When the jackpot state is displayed, different display is performed depending on the maximum number of rounds of the jackpot.

  The decorative design display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and display contents are controlled by a display control device to be described later. On the decorative symbol display device 42, for example, symbols (decorative symbols) as identification information are displayed at three locations, upper, middle, and lower. These symbols are scrolled and variably displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42. In this embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) is provided with a large liquid crystal display having a size of 10 inches or 12 inches, for example. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the start winning device 33 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times the game ball is lit is displayed on the hold lamp 800a. The hold number displayed by the hold lamp 800a is as follows: It is also displayed on a part of the decorative symbol display device 42 (specifically, the lower right portion). In this hold display, the number of character images corresponding to the number of holds is displayed in parallel.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and is repeatedly operated in an open state and a normal closed state in which a game ball is easy to win in a big win. However, the specific configuration will be described later. In short, when the special symbol display device is in a specific display mode (when the confirmed symbol after the decoration symbol display device 42 is stopped is a combination of specific symbols set in advance), the special gaming state is Occur. Then, the variable winning device 32 is in a ball receiving state and allows a game ball to be won. Specifically, the ball receiving state of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly released a predetermined number of times, with a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings taken as one round.

  The game board 30 is provided with a rail unit 50 for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launching device to the upper part of the game board 30 and is fired as the game ball launching handle 18 is rotated. The game balls are guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is composed of a ring-shaped metal plate, and includes an inner rail 51 and an outer rail 52 that are integrally formed in an inner and outer double. On the rear edge of the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 (edge facing the game board 30), a plurality of hooks 56 are provided at predetermined intervals, and the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 are The game board 30 is attached to the game board 30 so as to hit the basket 56. The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about 1/4 of the upper part, and the outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and a spherical guide passage is formed by a portion (the left portion facing) where the rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. The ball guide passage is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is opened.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 51 (upper left portion in FIG. 4). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide path between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper part of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide path again. Yes.

  The game area is partitioned into a substantially circular shape by the inner peripheral portion (inner / outer rail) of the rail unit 50 and the oblique side of the main display unit 371. In particular, in this embodiment, the game area is partitioned on the board surface of the game board 30. The game castle is much larger than before.

(Back view of pachinko machine)
Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10.

  First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. On the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 (actually, the back surface of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30), various control boards are arranged so as to be lined up and down, left and right, or stacked in front and back, A game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, a resin back cover (protective cover), and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into three mounting bases to form three control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. . In this case, the main control device 261 composed of a main control board, a power supply monitoring board, a board box that accommodates these boards, and a sealing unit that seals the board box is unitized into one unit, and the display control board and the display control board A display control device 45 composed of a substrate box for housing the decorative design display device 42 and a sub control device 262 composed of a sub control substrate and a substrate box for housing the sub control substrate are mounted on an outer packaging member 82 to be described later. A payout control board 311 comprising a payout control board, a board box (payout control board case) for housing the payout control board, and a sealing unit for sealing the board box; a power supply board; a launch control board; It consists of a board box (power supply / launch control board case 203A) that houses these boards. It is unitized by mounting a power-firing controller in a single mount. Here, for convenience, each unit will be referred to as a “first control board unit 201”, a “second control board unit 202”, and a “third control board unit 203” in the order described above.

  Further, the payout mechanism and the back cover (protective cover) are also integrated with the third control board unit 203, and the resin part is generally referred to as a back pack. Also referred to as “pack unit 203”. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  As will be described later, the first control board unit 201 is configured to be able to be attached without using a fastener such as a screw or a tool, although it is necessary to release the sealed state with a tool when removing the first control board unit 201. The second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 are configured to be detachable without using any tools or the like in units. Further, in addition to this, each of the units 201 to 203 has a structure in which a support shaft is provided in part and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden configuration or the like even if the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one behind the other.

  The first control board unit 201 described above has a main control board that controls the progress of the game and a power supply monitoring board that manages power supply monitoring. The main control board and the power monitoring board are housed in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box includes a box base having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other by a sealing unit so that the board box cannot be opened. Is sealed.

  Any configuration can be applied to the sealing unit as long as the box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened, and the sealing process by the sealing unit prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing. Even if an unauthorized opening is performed, such a situation can be detected early and easily.

  The second control board unit 202 includes a display control device 45 that controls display of the decorative symbol display device 42 according to an instruction from the main control board, and a sub control board that controls sound lamp control according to an instruction from the main control board. The display control device 45 includes a decorative symbol display device 42 and a display control board as a unit, is accommodated in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like, and is attached to the back side of an outer packaging member 82 described later. The sub control board is accommodated in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like, and is attached to the back side of the display control device 45.

  Next, the third control board unit (back pack unit) 203 has a payout control board, a power supply board, a firing control board, and a card unit connection board. The payout control board controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls, and the power supply board and the launch control board generate and output predetermined power supply voltages required by various control devices and the like, and the game ball launch handle 18 by the player The firing solenoid is controlled according to the operation. Also, the card unit connection board is electrically connected to the ball rental operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and receives a command for a ball rental operation by a player and pays it out. Output to the substrate. Note that a card unit connection board is not required 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 board is housed in a payout control board case (not shown) made of a transparent resin material or the like, and the power supply board and the fire control board are a power supply / fire control board case 203A made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is stored inside. The card unit connection board is housed in a card unit connection board case (not shown) made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the payout control board, the box base and the box cover constituting the board case (encapsulating means) are connected to each other by the sealing unit (sealing means) so as not to be opened, like the main control board described above. Is sealed.

  The payout control board is electrically connected to a state return switch.For example, when the state return switch is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogging in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is slowly rotated forward. The ball clogging can be eliminated (return to normal state).

  The back pack unit 203 is a unit in which a resin-formed back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism 352 are integrated.

  The back pack 351 is formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a substantially flat base portion 353 and a back cover portion (protective cover portion) 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The back 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 electric accessory display control device 45 (however, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned sub The control device 262 is also enclosed. A large number of ventilation holes are provided on the back surface of the back cover portion 354. Each of the vent holes has a long hole shape, and the vent holes are provided 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. That is, a predetermined test or the like can be easily performed by cutting the resin portion between the air holes and exposing the display control device and the like inside the resin portion.

  In addition, the base portion 353 is provided with a payout mechanism portion 352 so as to bypass the back 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. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through a payout passage or the like (not shown).

  The tank rail 356 and a vibrator 359 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356 are unitized so as to be integrated. If a ball is clogged near the tank rail 356, the vibrator 359 is driven. In this way, the clogging of the balls is resolved.

  The payout mechanism 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control board to the payout device 358, and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from the outside. ing. 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.

  An inner frame opening detection switch (not shown) for detecting that the inner frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 is provided on the upper right side of the inner frame 12 so that the inner frame 12 is opened. And output from the inner frame open detection switch to the computer for the hall (in the pachinko parlor). In addition, a front frame opening detection switch (not shown) is provided on the left side of the inner frame opening detection switch. When the front frame set 14 is opened, the front frame opening detection switch is opened in the hall (in the pachinko store). ) Is output to the computer.

(Electric configuration of pachinko machine and various control processes)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 10 includes a power supply device 313, a power supply monitoring device 540, a main control device 261, a sub control device 262, a payout control device 311, a display control device 45, and the like. In the following, these devices will be described in detail individually. The power supply monitoring device 540 and the main control device 261 are sealed by the sealing unit as described above.

  Next, the configuration of the main controller 261 will be described. The main controller 261 is equipped with an MPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 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 certain RAM 503 and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. There is an area for.

  Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 501 when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, and the power failure signal SG1 is the MPU 501. Is input immediately, the NMI interrupt process as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the MPU 501 of the main control device 261 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 launch control device 312, a sub-control device 262, a main display unit 371 (first special symbol hold display device 371A, first Special symbol display device 371B, second special symbol hold display device 371C, second special symbol display device 371D, normal symbol display device 371E, normal symbol hold display device 371F, status notification display device 371G), and other winning detection not shown Switches, fraud detection switches, etc. are connected. The decorative symbol hold display device 800 (hold lamp 800a) is connected to a display control device 45 subordinate to the sub control device 262.

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

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

  As with the MPU 501 of the main controller 261, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 511 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure. When input to the MPU 511, an NMI interrupt process as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the MPU 511 of the payout control device 311 via a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A main controller 261 and a payout motor 358a are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch solenoid, and the launch solenoid is permitted to drive when a predetermined condition is met. Specifically, the sensor signal detects that a connection signal indicating that the payout control device 311 is connected to the card unit is output, and that the player is touching the game ball launching handle 18. The firing control device 312 outputs a firing permission signal to the main control device 261 on the condition that the firing stop switch for stopping the firing is not operated. The main controller 261 that has input the firing permission signal outputs a firing solenoid control signal to the firing controller 312. As a result, the launch control device 312 drives the launch solenoid in response to the launch solenoid control signal, and as a result, the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the game ball launch handle.

  The sub control device 262 controls the ringing control of the effect speaker 810 and the like in accordance with the change display of the decoration symbol based on the command from the main control device 261, the lighting (flashing) control of the effect lamp 811, and the main control device 261. The function to edit the command to the display control device 45 based on the command from and send it to the display control device 45 is achieved. The MPU 550 of the sub-control device 262 includes a ROM 551 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 550, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 552 that is used as a work memory or the like. An input / output port 554 is connected to the MPU 550 via a bus line 553 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 554 is connected to a speaker, a lamp, an effect button 79 for executing a predetermined display effect during variable display on the decorative symbol display device 42, and a main control device 261. Examples of the effect button 79 include a display effect button such as a step-up notice for notifying that the possibility of a big hit state is high depending on the manner in which predetermined characters appear sequentially. When an effect button 79 is pressed, an effect designation command for executing a predetermined effect is generated and transmitted to the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The display control device 45 controls the variation display of the decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display device 42. The display control device 45 includes an MPU 521 having a RAM 523 used as a work RAM, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, and an output port 529. I have.

  The MPU 521 receives a symbol display command (stop symbol command, variation pattern command, confirmation command, etc.) transmitted from the sub-control device 262 via the input port 527, analyzes the received command, or based on the received command. A predetermined calculation process is performed to control the image controller 526 (specifically, generation of an internal command for the image controller 526). The program ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 521 and fixed values, and also stores and holds JPEG format image data for background images. The RAM 523 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like that are used when the MPU 521 executes various programs.

  The image controller 526 is configured by a VDP (Video Display Processor). The VDP is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) incorporated in the decorative symbol display device 42. Since it is an IC chip, it is also called a “drawing chip” and its entity is a drawing. It can be said to be a microcomputer chip with built-in processing software. The image controller 526 adjusts the timing of each of the MPU 521, the video RAM 524, etc. to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing, and sets the output port 529. And output to the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, and the display content of the decorative symbol display device 42 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 serves as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42. The character ROM 525 holds bitmap image data of various display patterns, a color palette table to be referred to when determining the expression color of each dot of the bitmap image, and the like. In particular, a symbol code (symbol number) is assigned to each symbol image data in the bitmap format, and at the command level, each symbol image can be managed only by the symbol code. Note that a plurality of character ROMs 525 may be provided, and image data and the like may be stored in each character ROM 525 in a shared manner. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the JPEG format image data for the background image stored in the program ROM 522 is stored in the character ROM 525.

  The power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operating voltages to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through the power supply path. As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in a voltage of 24 volts AC supplied from the outside, drives a switch, a motor, etc., has a voltage of 12 volts, a voltage of 5 volts for logic, and a RAM backup. A backup voltage or the like is generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the power supply monitoring device 540, the sub control device 262, the payout control device 311, the display control device 45, and the like. The main control device 261 is supplied with operating voltages (voltages of 12 volts and 5 volts) via the power supply monitoring device 540. In addition, an operating voltage (12 volts and 5 volts) is supplied to the launch controller 312 via the main controller 261.

The power monitoring device 540 includes a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure or the like, and a reset circuit 544 that outputs a reset signal.
The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the MPU 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 shutdown) occurs when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 541 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process.

The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit that outputs a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 when the RAM erase switch is pressed. Note that transmission of a signal to the payout control device 311 is performed via the main control device 261.
When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 clear the respective backup data.

  The reset circuit 544 is a circuit that outputs a reset signal in order to initialize the main control device 261, the payout control device 311, the sub control device 262, and the display control device 45. The reset signal from the reset circuit 544 is directly given to the main control device 261, but the payout control device 311, the sub control device 262, and the display control device 45 are connected via the power supply device 313. It has come to be given.

  Here, the display contents of the special symbol display device, the normal symbol display device, and the decorative symbol display device 42 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a special symbol displayed on the two special symbol display devices and a single decorative symbol display device 42 are displayed as symbols for indicating to the player that the jackpot has occurred. There are two types of decorative designs. The decorative symbol is a symbol that changes in synchronization with the special symbol. The decorative symbol starts changing at the same time (or almost at the same time) as the special symbol starts to change, and at the same time (or almost at the same time) as the special symbol changes. To stop the fluctuation. This decorative design is provided in order to provide a player with a variety of display effects so that the player is not bored.

  First, the display content of the special symbol performed by the first special symbol display device 371B and the second special symbol display device 371D will be described. The variation display of the special symbol is expressed by the change of the lighting pattern of the eight LED segments. The variation display of the special symbol is started in one of the first special symbol display device 371B and the second special symbol display device 371D based on the winning order in response to the winning of the game ball at the start winning device 33, and after a predetermined time. Stop. Specifically, after performing the all-extinguishing process to stop the lighting state of the corresponding special symbol display device on the corresponding side, the change is started by executing the switching process of sequentially lighting each LED segment in a predetermined order, When the variable display time determined by the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 described later elapses, the switching process described above is interrupted and the all-off process is performed, and determined based on the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot symbol counter C2 described later. Each LED segment is turned on according to the mode, and when displaying the result of losing in the jackpot lottery, only one dot-shaped LED segment is lit up, while when displaying the jackpot result Depending on whether or not the winning is to generate a high-probability gaming state after the jackpot, different numbers are arranged in the shape of “8” 7 Lit display using LED segments. Note that during the period when one special symbol display device is in the variable display state, the other special symbol display device does not perform the variable display, and the lighting display of the symbol that has been stopped and displayed when the last variable display is performed is continued. The The number of times that a game ball has won the central start port 33a and the right start port 33b of the start winning device 33 is held up to 4 times, respectively, and the number of hold times is about the number of holds corresponding to winning in the central start port 33a. The second special symbol hold display device 371C and the decorative symbol display device are displayed in the predetermined areas of the first special symbol hold display device 371A and the decorative symbol display device 42, respectively, and the number of holds corresponding to the winning at the right start port 33b. 42 in addition to the number of times of holding corresponding to winning in the central starting port 33a, depending on the gaming state, on the holding lamp 800a of the decorative symbol holding display device 800. The number of times of holding corresponding to winning in the right start opening 33b is lit up.

  Next, display contents of the decorative symbol display device 42 will be described. On the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 42, for example, three decorative symbol columns Z1 to Z3 are displayed in three display areas divided into an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage. These decorative symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are scroll-displayed from right to left. The decorative symbol is composed of, for example, a main symbol composed of numbers “1” to “9” and a sub symbol smaller than the main symbol, and a symbol row of the decorative symbol is formed by each of the main symbol and the sub symbol. In each symbol row formed with decorative symbols, the main symbols are arranged in ascending or descending order of numbers, and sub-designs are arranged between the main symbols. When a winning to the start winning device 33, that is, a start winning occurs, the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the variable display is stopped after a lapse of a certain time according to the changing pattern. 3 nine decorative symbols are displayed as a display result. In the variable display won in the big win lottery, the display control device 45 controls the three main symbols so that they stop on a vertical or diagonal straight line among the nine decorative symbols. The jackpot is indicated. On the other hand, in the variable display out of the big hit lottery, the display control device 45 controls the game so that three identical main symbols do not stop vertically or diagonally among the nine decorative symbols. The occurrence of detachment is shown to the person. When the gaming state does not include a support state (a state in which the pair of opening and closing blades 60 is easier to open than usual and the opening time is longer than normal), the holding lamp 800a of the decorative symbol holding display device 800 is used. When the number of holds corresponding to the winning at the central start port 33a is lit and displayed with red light emission, the right start port is displayed on the hold lamp 800a of the decorative symbol display device 800 when the game state includes a support state. The number of times of holding corresponding to the winning to 33b is lit and displayed.

  Next, the display contents of the normal symbol performed in the normal symbol display device 371E will be described. The normal symbol variation display is expressed by alternately lighting the two LEDs described above. The variation display of the normal symbol is started on the condition that the game ball passes through the passing port of the operation winning device 34, and the variation display of the normal symbol is stopped after a predetermined time. When both LEDs are stopped in the lighting state, the start winning device 33 is configured to be in an operating state for a predetermined time (the pair of opening / closing blades 60 are opened). The number of times that the game ball has passed through the passage of the operation winning device 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times of the hold is displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 371F.

(When power is turned on)
When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, various parts such as a speaker, a liquid crystal screen of the decorative symbol display device 42, various LEDs arranged on the frame, various LEDs arranged on the game board 30 are specified as operation confirmation and power-on notification. It is set to perform a predetermined operation over a period of time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds). For this reason, it can be visually confirmed whether or not each of these parts functions normally. At this time, it can also be confirmed whether or not the pachinko machine 10 has been illegally modified.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described. In the present embodiment, the MPU 501 in the main control device 261 uses various counter information during the game to set up a jackpot lottery or a symbol display setting of a special symbol display device. Specifically, a counter group related to the special symbol and a counter group related to the normal symbol are provided. First, a counter group related to special symbols will be described. As a group of counters related to the special symbol, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol display device, and the special symbol display device when the special symbol display device is out and fluctuates. Stop pattern selection counter C3 used for selection of stop patterns (corresponding to reach lottery for reaching or completely disabling in the variation of decorative symbols), and initial values used for setting initial values of the jackpot random number counter C1 A random number counter CINI1 and variation type counters CS1 to CS3 for determining a type used for variation pattern selection are provided.

  Here, the variation pattern means each pattern (form) in a case where features having common features of variation display are divided.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI1, CS1 to CS3 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. The RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area 700 including one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). In each of these areas, a game to the start winning device 33 is performed. The values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are stored in accordance with the winning timing of the ball.

Next, the specific contents of each counter will be described in detail.
The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 738, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 738), it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. Note that the random number initial value counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 738), and is updated once every timer interruption and within the remaining time of normal processing. Will be updated repeatedly. The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area 700 of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the start winning device 33. The number of random number values that are jackpots is set at low probability and high probability, and the number of random numbers that are jackpots at low probability is 2, and the value is “373, 727” There are 14 random numbers that are big hits at high probability, and the values are “59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317, 367, 421, 479, 523, 577, 631, 683, 733”. is there. High probability means a state in which a special symbol combination is a jackpot due to the combination of a specific symbol that is a predetermined probability variation symbol and the subsequent jackpot probability has increased as added value, so-called probability change. Time (when the probability is low) refers to a case where the probability variation state is not such.

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines a symbol at the time of a jackpot when the special symbol display device stops changing the special symbol. For example, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is incremented by one within a range of 0 to 4, and the maximum value (that is, 4). After reaching this value, it returns to 0. For example, when the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 is “0” or “1”, nine LED segments are stopped at a specific lighting pattern, and the combination of stop symbols in this case is a non-specific symbol (normally Of jackpot symbol).

  When the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 is “2”, “3”, “4”, the nine LED segments stop in a specific lighting pattern different from the above, and the stop symbol of this case The combination means a specific symbol (probability variation symbol).

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area 700 of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the start winning device 33.

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is, for example, incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 238, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the special symbol variation display is configured to be expressed by nine LED segments. Therefore, in the case of the special symbol, there is no concept of reach, and a stop pattern corresponding to reach is designated as a stop pattern selection counter C3. It is decided to decide. On the other hand, in the case of a decorative symbol, since three decorative symbols are stopped, there is a reach. Therefore, in the case of a decorative design, the reach lottery is determined by the stop pattern selection counter C3. That is, in the case of a decorative design, after the reach has occurred, the final stop symbol is shifted by one shift before and after the reach symbol, and the stop symbol is stopped before and after the reach symbol. It is decided to draw “reach other than front / rear off” to stop and “complete out” that does not cause reach. For example, the stop pattern selection counter C3 = 0 to 201 corresponds to complete detachment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 = 202 to 208 corresponds to anteroposterior detachment reach, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 = 209 to 238 lies other than detachment anteroposterior. Applicable.

  Here, “reach” refers to a combination of symbols that stop before the decorative symbol displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 42 starts changing display, and the combination of symbols that stop first is the same symbol (in a decorative symbol having a plurality of effective lines). A combination of jackpot symbols, suggesting to the player that the jackpot will be a big win depending on the display result of the symbols that are the same symbol on any active line) and satisfy the jackpot condition Is a display that makes a player expect the game, and is a type of entertainment production. An interesting effect is that a predetermined symbol represented by reach is displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 42 in the middle of variable display, a specific sound is output from a speaker, or a vibration motor is used. This is an effect that causes the player to expect that the display result after the change display will be a big hit with the change display, such as vibrating the game ball launch handle 18.

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is periodically updated (once every timer interruption in this embodiment) and stored in the reserved ball storage area 700 of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball is won by the start winning device 33.

The variation type counter CS1 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The variation type counter CS2 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 240, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240). For example, the variation type counter CS3 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 162, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 162) and then returns to 0.
The variation type counter CS1 determines a rough pattern variation mode such as the type of reach such as normal reach, super reach, special reach, premium reach, etc., and the variation type counter CS2 further determines, for example, normal reach A, normal reach B, etc. The detailed symbol variation mode is determined, and the variation type counter CS2 determines, for example, the addition / subtraction of the variation time in the case of the slip stop variation. Therefore, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 to CS3.

  The counters CS <b> 1 to CS <b> 3 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 the counters CS1 to CS3 are acquired when determining the variation pattern at the start of variation of the special symbol by the special symbol display device and the decorative symbol display device 42.

  Next, a counter group related to normal symbols will be described. The counter group related to the normal symbol includes a winning random number counter C4 used for winning lottery and an initial value random number counter CINI2 used for setting an initial value of the winning random number counter C4.

  The hit random number counter C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. The RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area 701 composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). The value of the hit random number counter C4 is stored in accordance with the passage of the sphere.

  Next, the specific contents of the winning random number counter C4 and the initial value random number CINI2 will be described in detail. The winning random number counter C4 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 250, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). When the winning random number counter C4 makes one round, the value of the winning initial value random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the winning random number counter C4. The initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the winning random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250), and is updated once per timer interrupt and within the remaining time of normal processing. Will be updated repeatedly. The winning random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area 701 of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball passes through the operation winning device 34. The number of random number values hit by the hit random number counter C4 is 149, and the value is “5 to 153”.

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, if importance is attached to irregularity, the big hit random number counter C1, the stop pattern selection counter C3, the hit random number counter C4, and the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case. It is desirable to leave.

The details of each control process executed by the MPU 501 in the main controller 261 will not be described here.
However, in summary, as described above, by winning the start winning device 33, the main control device 261 performs a lottery with a predetermined probability, and when winning, it shifts to a special gaming state. Thus, the variable winning device 32 enters a winning ball receiving state.

(Variable winning device and collection unit)
In this embodiment, the variable winning device 32 is configured as follows.
The basic configuration of the variable winning device 32 is to house a winning ball from a large winning opening 61 having a width that allows a plurality of gaming balls to pass in the lateral direction of the game board 30 in a housing portion (not shown). A detection sensor (not shown) is detected from a discharge portion provided in the storage portion.

  Then, a start winning device 33 (33a and 33b: see FIG. 4) is provided in the game area of the game board 30 for entering a game ball flowing down the flowing space between the window portion 101 and the game board 30. By entering the starting prize winning device 33, the main control device 261 performs a lottery determination with a predetermined probability, and the game state is shifted to the special game state by the corresponding lottery, and at least once in the special game state. The variable winning device 32 is switched from the non-ball receiving state to the ball receiving state, and in the ball receiving state, a predetermined number of winning balls received in the receiving portion from the large winning opening 61 are detected by the detection sensor. In this way, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

(Feature configuration)
The configuration of the game board 30 in the pachinko machine 10 will be further described below based on the manufacturing process. The game board 30 is configured by attaching various accessories to a decorative board (game board) 603 (see FIG. 11) that serves as a base (base material). FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the manufacturing process of the game board 30.

<I. Decorative board (game board) production line>
In the sheet sticking step of step S101, a decorative sheet (game board) 603 is manufactured by sticking a cell sheet 601 as a decorative sheet to the plate member 600 (see FIGS. 11A and 11B). FIG. 11A is a schematic front view showing a state in which a plate member 600 constituting the decorative plate 603 and a cell sheet 601 attached thereto are separated, and FIG. 11B shows the decorative plate 603. It is a front schematic diagram.

  More specifically, an operator first sets a cell sheet 601 corresponding to the game board 30 (pachinko machine 10) to be manufactured in a predetermined sheet pasting apparatus. Subsequently, an adhesive is applied to the surface of the unprocessed plate 600 that has been conveyed from a predetermined storage location by a conveyor or the like, and then one cell sheet 601 is attached. As the plate member 600, a veneer plate having a rectangular shape (rectangular shape) and having positioning holes at two locations is used.

  In addition, the cell sheet 601 according to the present embodiment will be described in more detail later. For example, a fixing layer serving as an adhesive layer with the plate material 600, and various design images (illustrations) are provided in a portion corresponding to the game area. It has a basic structure in which a printed layer to be printed and a transparent resin surface layer covering the surface side of the printed layer are laminated. The cell sheet 601 basically has a white background except for printed portions such as various design images (illustrations).

  Further, a temporary identification code 605 as a first identification code is attached in advance near the lower left corner (first corner) of the cell sheet 601. The temporary identification code 605 in the present embodiment is configured by a QR code (registered trademark) that is a two-dimensional code. The temporary identification code 605 stores various information such as cell number information, cell manufacturer name information, model name information, frame name information, type information of the inner frame 12, and board data information of the game board 30. . In addition, the lower left corner portion vicinity 615 of the decorative plate 603 (cell sheet 601) to which the temporary identification code 605 is attached is a portion that is cut out by router processing described later (see FIG. 11C).

  Specific examples of the cell number information include information formed by arranging two alphabetic characters and three Arabic numerals in this order, such as “SB087”. Information represented by each character constituting the character string can be, for example, as follows. That is, the first alphabet “S” represents a cell maker. For example, when there are three cell manufacturers, the first alphabet “S” is selected from three alphabets such as “S, T, U” and the like, thereby identifying the cell manufacturer. It has become. The second alphabet “B” represents the sales year of the cell sheet. For example, “A” is 2008 and “B” is 2009. The three-digit number “087” composed of the first to third Arabic numerals represents the cell type, and at the same time, the range of numbers for each cell manufacturer is such that the cell manufacturer can identify only the three-digit number. They are assigned (for example, 3 companies each with 333).

  In the subsequent verification process of step S102, the basic information among the above-mentioned various information stored in the temporary identification code 605 on the decorative board 603 corresponds to the game board 30 (pachinko machine 10) that is currently being manufactured. Check whether or not. In the present embodiment, cell number information is collated with machine production order model data as basic information.

  More specifically, first, the information of the temporary identification code 605 is read by a predetermined reading device. Then, the predetermined management device determines whether or not the read reference information matches the reference information registered in advance in itself (step S103). Note that the registered reference information is the same as the reference information included in the identification code 606 described later.

  Here, when both information correspond, it transfers to the marking process of step S104 on the assumption that the correct cell sheet 601 is affixed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the two pieces of information do not match, the management device performs a predetermined warning notification (step S112) and stops the production line, assuming that an incorrect cell sheet 601 may be attached. (Step S113). Thereafter, the process returns to the sheet sticking step of step S101 again to prepare another decorative plate 603, and the new decorative plate 603 is replaced with the new decorative plate 603. Then, the collating step of step S102 is performed again, and the decorative plate to which the correct cell sheet 601 is attached. After confirming that it is 603, the process proceeds to the marking step in step S104.

  As described above, in attaching the main identification code 606 to the decorative board 603, information registered in advance in the management apparatus (information included in the main identification code 606 to be added hereinafter, hereinafter referred to as “main code information”). The contents of the temporary identification code 605 (hereinafter referred to as “temporary code information”) previously attached to the cell sheet 601 are collated. For this reason, even if a cell sheet 601 is mistakenly stuck due to a setting error of the cell sheet 601 in the sheet sticking process, a warning notification is made based on the collation result of the main code information and the temporary code information. Since the process such as performing the process or stopping the production line is executed, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem such that the decorative plate 603 with the cell sheet 601 not corresponding to the desired model is sent to the next process. Similarly, even if a registration information input error or the like occurs, since the main code information and the temporary code information are collated before the main identification code 606 is engraved, the incorrect main identification code 606 is displayed on the decorative plate 603. It is possible to prevent a situation such as being engraved. As a result, it is possible to improve manageability in the manufacturing process.

  Further, not only predetermined model name information and the like, but also information related to the date of manufacture and production line can be included in the contents of the identification code 606. As a result, convenience is improved, for example, if a follow-up investigation is possible in the event of some trouble in the subsequent manufacturing process.

  In the marking step of step S104, the main identification code 606 as a second identification code (main identification code) is laser-engraved near the upper right corner (second corner) of the decorative plate 603 by a predetermined laser marking device. As a result, the main identification code 606 is engraved on the resin surface layer of the cell sheet 601. The marking process in step S104 corresponds to the coding process in the present embodiment.

  Like the temporary identification code 605, the main identification code 606 is also a QR code that is a two-dimensional code. Further, the vicinity of the upper right corner portion of the decorative plate 603 (cell sheet 601) to which the identification code 606 is attached is a portion that is not removed by a router process described later (see FIG. 11C). Further, the part to which the main identification code 606 is attached is a part that is outside the game area, and is exposed when the game board 30 is alone, but when the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12, the main identification code 606 is provided. Is covered with the inner frame 12 and disappears.

  In addition to the information included in the temporary identification code 605, the present identification code 606 includes production line information managed by the management apparatus, information related to the date of manufacture (manufacturing date information), and the number of stamps. Information is also included.

The information included in the main identification code 606 is summarized as follows.
Cell number information (for visual confirmation of the cell number. The same information as that included in the temporary identification code 605.)
Cell maker name information (for visual confirmation of the cell maker. For example, “S”. The same information as that included in the temporary identification code 605.)
Model name information (for visual confirmation of model name. For example, “CRxx story M”. The same information as that included in the temporary identification code 605.)
Frame name information (for visual confirmation of the frame name. For example, “P6AS”. The same information as that included in the temporary identification code 605.)
Game board type information (determines the machine operation in the nailing process in step S107 and the front part mounting process in step S109 to be described later. For example, “274”. The same information as that included in the temporary identification code 605.)
Main board correspondence information (the number of the main board seal is visually checked in the game board mounting process in step S111 described later. For example, “93D”. The same information (model name information) as included in the temporary identification code 605. )
Inner frame correspondence information (visual matching with inner frame stamp paper color and number in the game board mounting process in step S111 described later. For example, “1-black”. The same information (inner frame as included in the temporary identification code 605) 12 type information).)
・ Total number information (for visual confirmation of the number of game boards produced)
・ Production date information (for visual confirmation of game board production date)

  The decorative board 603 properly manufactured as described above is then sent to the router processing step in step S105.

  In such a router processing step, positioning is performed by fitting the positioning holes into the two bosses of the router processing machine, and the router processing is performed based on the machine production order model data. When the router processing is performed, a through hole (not shown) for attaching the variable display device unit 35 and the like is formed on the decorative plate 603. Further, the decorative plate 603 has a predetermined outer peripheral shape by cutting away the lower left corner portion vicinity portion 615 and the upper left corner portion vicinity portion 616 (see FIG. 11C). As a result, the temporary identification code 605 is also excised from the decorative plate 603.

<II. Game board production line A>
The decorative board 603 produced in the above-mentioned decorative board (game board) production line is sequentially sent to the two game board production lines A and B. In the first game board production line A, the nail driving process of step S107 is performed. Is called. In the nail driving process, the positioning holes are fitted into the two bosses on the production line for positioning, and nail driving is performed based on the game board type information of the identification code 606.

  At this time, the information of the identification code 606 is read by a predetermined reading device (step S106).

  Here, as a result of the reading in step S106, if the game board type information of the main identification code 606 is read correctly and the nailing is properly performed, the process proceeds to the front part mounting step in step S109.

  On the other hand, if the game board type information of the main identification code 606 is not correctly read as a result of the reading in step S106, it is determined that the main identification code 606 is not correctly stamped (abnormal) in the stamping process of step S104. While performing a predetermined warning notification (step S114), the production line is stopped (step S115), and the process proceeds to the sticker attaching step of step S116.

  In the step of marking the main identification code 606 (step S104), the main identification code 606 may not be stamped correctly due to some cause such as malfunction or misalignment. If the process is shifted to the nail driving process in step S107 in a state where the marking is not correctly performed, the game board type information of the main identification code 606 is not read in the reading in step S106, and the nail driving process can be performed. Disappear. Therefore, in such a case, after the warning notification (step S114) and the stop of the production line (step S115) as described above, the process proceeds to the sticker attaching process of step S116, and this identification code is printed in this sticker attaching process. A separate seal is prepared and affixed to the decorative plate 603 by hand, so that the identification code is attached to the decorative plate 603 again.

  A seal (hereinafter, also referred to as a “real identification code seal”) 608 printed with the real identification code is the same QR code as the real identification code (hereinafter, also referred to as “engraved book identification code”) 606 engraved in the engraving process. Therefore, it goes without saying that the information contained in the book identification code of the book identification code seal 608 is the same as the information contained in the stamped book identification code 606, that is, the book code information.

  At this time, as described above, the information included in the book identification code seal 608 includes the total number of stamps and the date of manufacture, which are information at the time of manufacture. The form of the identification code is different. For this reason, a common QR code for each cell sheet type cannot be printed in advance to prepare the required number of book identification code seals 608. Instead, there is a non-readable stamped book identification code 606. In this case, the contents of the stamped identification code 606 attached to the preceding and succeeding cell sheets in the order of flowing through the production line are grasped to be printed on the identification code seal 608, and the operator sets the code printing machine. The content of the identification code printed on the identification code seal 608 is adjusted.

  In the sticker attaching step (step S116), the main identification code seal 608 is attached to the decorative plate 603. At this time, it is difficult to apply the main identification code sticker 608 to an accurate position by hand, and the attaching position is determined. It tends to be misaligned. If the application position of the identification code seal 608 is shifted, an error that the game board type information is not read and the nail driving process cannot be performed is repeated again.

  Therefore, in the sticker attaching process (step S116) of the present embodiment, the identification code seal 608 is attached using the processing position guide tool (hereinafter also simply referred to as “guide”) 607 of the game board shown in FIGS. I am trying to stick it. Hereinafter, the guide 607 will be described. Note that the direction of the guide 607 in FIGS. 12 and 13 is substantially the same as the direction when viewed from the front side in the state of being attached to the decorative plate 603, and is attached to the decorative plate 603 in the following description. Describe with the direction in the state.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the guide 607 has approximately the same dimension in the front-rear direction (depth) and the dimension in the vertical direction (height), and the dimension in the left-right direction (width) is larger than this. In a large rectangular parallelepiped which is slightly longer in the left-right direction as a whole, an upper wall 607T covering the upper surface, a right wall 607R covering the right side, a front side wall 607F covering the front surface, and a rear side wall 607B covering the rear surface are continuously formed. A hollow resin molded body is formed by molding a black resin so as to have a substantially box-shaped outer shape in which the lower surface and the left side surface are opened. The depth of the internal space in the guide 607, that is, the distance between the inner surface of the front side wall 607F and the inner surface of the rear side wall 607B is about 19 to 20 mm, which is slightly larger than the thickness of the decorative plate 603. Further, the thickness of each of the upper wall 607T, the right side wall 607R, the front side wall 607F, and the rear side wall 607B is about 2 to 3 mm.

  The ridge corner portion formed by intersecting the upper surface and the right side surface of the guide 607 is formed so as to be rounded off, and the ridge portion formed inside the ridge corner portion is formed into a round curved surface.

  From the left end edge of the upper wall 607T of the guide 607, a solid protrusion-shaped first knob 607P extending from the front surface to the back surface of the guide 607 with a thickness of about 6 mm and an extension height of about 7 mm is upward. From the lower end edge of the right side wall 607R, a solid protruding wall-like second knob 607H having substantially the same size and shape as the first knob 607P extends horizontally to the right. In the first knob 607P and the second knob 607H, each ridge corner portion formed at the distal end portion, that is, each ridge corner portion serving as a projected corner portion in the longitudinal section, is formed so as to be rounded and formed at the base end portion. Each ridge, that is, each ridge that becomes a corner in the longitudinal section is rounded and curved.

  The front side wall 607F extends about 9 mm downward from the lower end of the right side wall 607R, and the lower right and lower left protruding corners are each formed to be rounded and dropped, and intersects with the lower surface of the second knob 607H. The corners are round and arc-shaped. On the other hand, the position of the lower end of the rear side wall 607B is equal to the position of the lower end of the right side wall 607R, that is, the lower end surface of the rear side wall 607B and the lower surface of the second knob 607H are flush with each other. The lower left corner of the rear side wall 607B is shaped to be rounded.

  A window portion 607S penetrating in the thickness direction is formed in the center of the front side wall 607F. The window portion 607S has an arrow-like shape that points vertically downward, the maximum width of the arrow portion (triangular portion) at the lower end is about 11 mm, and the width of the shaft portion extending upward from the arrow portion is about 5 mm. The length (the total length in the vertical direction) is about 14 mm, and is formed so as to be shifted slightly downward from the center of the front side wall 607F.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the guide 607 is fitted into the upper right corner (second corner) where the main identification code 606, which is determined to be unreadable, is engraved on the decorative plate 603 after router processing. To do.

  The upper right corner portion (second corner portion) of the decorative plate 603 is not shown in FIG. 11, but in practice, as shown in FIG. It has been excised. Therefore, although the protruding corners are formed at both ends (upper left and lower right) of the arc-shaped recessed portion, the upper left protruding corner (hereinafter also referred to as “target protruding corner”) among them is formed. A guide 607 is fitted. At this time, the inner surface of the upper wall 607T of the guide 607 is brought into contact with the upper end surface 603T of the target corner, and the inner surface of the right wall 607R of the guide 607 is brought into contact with the right side 603R of the target corner. 607 is fitted so that the target corner is sandwiched inside. At this time, as described above, the depth of the internal space in the guide 607, that is, the distance between the inner surface of the front side wall 607F and the inner surface of the rear side wall 607B is slightly larger than the thickness of the decorative plate 603. There is a slight margin between the front and back surfaces of the decorative plate 603. Therefore, the guide 607 can be smoothly attached to and detached from the target corner of the decorative plate 603. There is little damage to the front and back. On the other hand, the margin formed between the inner surface of the guide 607 and the front and back surfaces of the decorative plate 603 is a minimum margin so that the guide 607 does not rattle substantially back and forth. Is stably and surely fitted.

  As described above, the guide 607 is fitted to the target corner portion, thereby providing a guide posture capable of guiding the sticking position of the seal with respect to the decorative plate 603. In this guide posture, the inner surface of the upper wall 607T is provided. However, it is the 1st opposing part which opposes the upper surface of the decoration board 603, and the inner surface of the right side wall 607R becomes the 2nd opposing part which opposes the right side surface of the decoration board 603. In other words, by bringing the inner surface of the upper wall 607T, which is the first opposing portion, into contact with the upper end surface 603T of the target corner portion of the decorative plate 603, the vertical position of the guide 607 matches the vertical position in the guide posture. By bringing the inner surface of the right side wall 607R, which is the opposite portion, into contact with the right side surface 603R of the target corner of the decorative plate 603, the left and right positions of the guide 607 match the left and right positions in the guide posture, thereby guiding the guide 607. It can be aligned to get a posture.

  Further, at this time, the guide 607 may be handled with both hands, or may be handled with the left hand or the right hand, and the way of holding thereof is arbitrary. For example, as shown by a virtual line in FIG. When the two fingers F1 and F2 are respectively hooked on the first knob 607P and the second knob 607H from the inside and the guide 607 is held with one hand, the guide 607 can be easily held in the guide posture. At this time, as indicated by an arrow A11 in FIG. 14, if a force is applied to the lower left direction approximately toward the center of the decorative plate 603, a downward force and a left force can be applied to the guide 607 simultaneously. Therefore, the guide 607 can be easily and reliably held in the guide posture in both the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. Here, the first knob 607P and the second knob 607H are particularly useful in applying a leftward force and a downward force, which are components of the force in the lower left direction A11, to the guide 607. That is, the first knob 607P is pushed leftward with the first finger F1, and the second knob 607H is pushed downward with the second finger F2 to easily apply the force in the lower left direction A11 to the guide 607. Can be done. Further, the first knob 607P and the second knob 607H are disposed at the left end of the upper wall 607T and the lower end of the right wall 607R of the guide 607, respectively, so that a force is applied in the left direction and a force is applied in the lower left direction. Are positioned at both end portions that are farthest from each other, so that the above-described force can be applied to the guide 607 more easily and stably.

  The lower end surface 607G of the front side wall 607F in the guide 607 having the guide body posture as described above is set so as to be positioned along the upper end edge of the seal sticking position 603S indicated by a rectangular imaginary line in FIG. That is, when the lower end surface 607G of the front side wall 607F of the guide 607 is set to a guide posture capable of guiding the seal application position 603S with respect to the decorative plate 603, along the upper edge of the seal application position 603S. The upper end position guide is located. On the other hand, the left end surface 607L of the front side wall 607F of the guide 607 in the guide posture is set so as to be positioned on the extension line of the left end edge of the seal sticking position 603S. That is, when the left end surface 607L of the front side wall 607F in the guide 607 is set to a guide posture capable of guiding the seal application position 603S with respect to the decorative plate 603, the left edge of the seal application position 603S is extended. It is a left end position guide part located along the line.

  At this time, as described above, the window 607S having an arrow shape that vertically points downward is formed on the front side wall 607F of the guide 607, so that the window 607S has an arrow shape on the front side wall 607F. It is taught that there is a seal application position 603S. That is, the arrow shape of the window portion 607S functions as a guide for indicating the direction in which the sticker attaching position 603S is located. Further, since the left side surface of the first tab 607P is formed to be flush with the left end surface 607L of the front side wall 607F of the guide 607, the position of the left end position guide portion is more emphasized. . That is, the left side surface of the first knob 607P forms a part of the reference line along the left end position of the sticker attaching position 603S.

  While holding the guide 607 in the guide posture as described above, as shown in FIG. 15, the identification code seal 608 is attached to the seal application position 603S. At this time, the upper end edge of the identification code seal 608 is aligned with the lower end surface 607G of the front side wall 607F in the guide 607, which is the upper end position guide portion, and the left end surface 607L of the front side wall 607F in the guide 607, which is the left end position guide portion. In addition, the position of the left end of the identification code seal 608 is matched. At this time, the guide 607 is held in the guiding posture with one hand (left hand or right hand), and the identification code seal 608 is stuck to the seal sticking position 603S with the other hand (right hand or left hand). In this way, the identification code seal 608 can be easily and accurately applied to the seal application position 603S manually.

  At this time, since there is a margin between the inner surface of the front side wall 607F and the surface of the decorative plate 603 in the guide 607, the upper end portion of the identification code seal 608 enters in some way in the meantime, as a result. The identification code seal 608 may be shifted slightly upward from the sticking position 603S. In this case, since the front side wall 607F of the guide 607 is made of an opaque black resin, even if the upper end portion of the identification code seal 608 enters the back side, the front side wall 607F is hidden from the front and is not visually recognized. If it is small, it can easily be overlooked without being recognized. However, even if the position of the identification code seal 608 is slightly deviated, reading by the reading device is possible, that is, the readable range by the reading device is set to be large with some margin, so there is no problem.

  On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIG. 16, if the identification code seal 608 is shifted upward so as to exceed the readable range, an error that cannot be read by the reading device will occur. Therefore, in the guide 607, as described above, when the guide 607 is shifted upward beyond the readable range as described above, the position is applied to the upper end of the identification code seal 608, that is, from the lower end surface 607G of the front side wall 607F in the guide 607. A window portion 607S is formed at a position with a predetermined distance D11. Since the window portion 607S is a window portion that penetrates the front side wall 607F of the guide 607 in the thickness direction, as shown in FIG. 16, the upper end of the identification code seal 608 shifted upward beyond the readable range. The portion is visually recognized from the outside through the window portion 607S, and thereby the position of the identification code seal 608 can be corrected to avoid an error before proceeding to the next step. That is, the window portion 607S functions as a viewing window that allows the user to visually confirm that the identification code seal 608 is shifted upward beyond the readable range. . Here, the distance D11 from the lower end surface 607G of the front side wall 607F in the guide 607 to the window portion 607S is set to 5 mm. That is, if the actual identification code seal 608 is shifted upward by more than 5 mm from the seal application position 603S, an error that cannot be read results in an error, and thus the upper end portion of the actual identification code seal 608 that is shifted upward by more than 5 mm. A window portion 607 </ b> S is formed at a position where it can be visually recognized.

  As described above, the identification code seal 608 is affixed to the seal affixing position 603S, and then the guide 607 is removed from the decorative plate 603 and removed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the nailing process of step S107 is performed again.

<III. Game board production line B>
When the book code information of the book identification code seal 608 (or the stamp book identification code 606 if there is no abnormality in the stamp book identification code 606) is correctly read and the nailing is completed, the decorative plate 603 It is transferred from the game board production line A to the second game board production line B, and the front part mounting step of step S109 is first performed. In the front part mounting process, as in the case of the nail driving process, the positioning holes are fitted into the two bosses of the production line for positioning, and then the front side gaming parts such as the center frame 43 Is manually inserted into an opening (through hole) drilled by router processing. Thereafter, it is fixed by screwing based on the game board type information of the main identification code seal 608 (or the stamped main identification code 606).

  At this time, after the game part on the front side is manually inserted into the opening (through hole) and then fixed by screwing, the identification code seal 608 (or stamped book identification) is performed as in the case of the nail driving process. The information of the code 606) is read by a predetermined reading device (step S108).

  Here, as a result of the reading in step S108, if the game board type information of the main identification code seal 608 (or the stamped main identification code 606) is correctly read and the front part is properly attached, the process of step S110 is performed. The process proceeds to the back part mounting process.

  On the other hand, if the game board type information of the main identification code seal 608 (or the stamped main identification code 606) is not read correctly as a result of the reading in step S108, for example, the game component on the front side is removed before the reading in step S108. It is determined that some abnormality has occurred in the main identification code seal 608 (or the stamped main identification code 606) due to scratches or the like in the process of manually inserting into the opening (through hole), and a predetermined warning notification is issued. (Step S117) is performed, the production line is stopped (Step S118), and the process proceeds to the sticker attaching step of Step S119. In the sticker attaching process in step S119, the same process as the sticker attaching process in step S116 described above (description is omitted) is performed so as to be superimposed on the stamped book identification code 606, which has been determined to be abnormal. A new main identification code seal 608 prepared separately is pasted so as to be replaced with the present main identification code seal 608, and then the front part mounting step of step S109 is performed again. If it is not the stamped book identification code 606 but the book identification code sticker 608 that has been determined to be abnormal by reading in step S108, if a new book identification code sticker 608 is pasted over this, There is a possibility that an illegal act of preparing another decoration plate 603 having the same book code information by peeling off the new book identification code seal 608 and pasting it on another decoration plate 603 may be performed. Therefore, in this case, instead of affixing a new book identification code seal 608 on top of the book identification code seal 608 that has been determined to be abnormal, the new book identification code seal 608 is applied to the new book identification code seal 608 as described above. It is desirable to replace them.

  After correctly reading the main code information of the main identification code seal 608 (or the stamped main identification code 606) and completing the mounting of the front part, the rear part mounting process of step S110 is subsequently performed in the second game board production line B. . In the back part mounting step, the decorative plate 603 is turned over, and the back side game parts including the main board box and the like are manually arranged and fixed by screwing. Thereby, the game board 30 is completed.

<IV. Game board installation line>
The game board 30 is sent to the game board mounting line, and the game board mounting process in step S111 is performed. In the game board mounting process, the game board 30 is manually mounted on the inner frame 12.

  At this time, the main board correspondence information of the main identification code seal 608 (or the stamped main identification code 606) is visually checked against the main board seal number of the main board box. Further, the inner frame correspondence information of the main identification code seal 608 (or the stamped main identification code 606) is visually collated with the certificate color and certificate number of the inner frame 12.

  Hereinafter, the cell sheet 601 according to the present embodiment will be further described.

  As schematically shown in FIG. 17, the cell sheet 601 has a laminated structure in which a paper layer 611, an aluminum layer 612, and an outer layer 613 are formed in this order from the inside facing the plate member 600.

  The outer layer 613 itself has a laminated structure. That is, the lens layer 614, the adhesive layer 615, the printing layer 616, and the surface resin layer 617 are formed in this order from the inside, that is, from the aluminum layer 612 side.

  The lens layer 614 is made of a transparent or translucent film made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) resin, and functions as a lens to make the decoration look more beautiful. The adhesive layer 615 is made of a transparent or translucent adhesive (glue) made of urethane resin. The printing layer 616 is formed on the inner surface of the surface resin layer 617 by offset printing, silk screen printing, or the like, using a transparent or translucent ink made of a photosensitive resin, whereby a predetermined pattern is printed. The The surface resin layer 617 is a transparent or translucent layer made of a CAB (cellulose acetate butyrate) resin. The layer made of the CAB resin has characteristics such as excellent transparency, gloss, and colorability, excellent cutting workability, and less burrs. Note that the translucency implies, for example, a transparency that allows the state of the other side to be slightly permeated and visually recognized.

  The paper layer 611 is a layer made of paper such as high-quality paper and coated paper. The aluminum layer 612 is formed by vapor-depositing aluminum on the inner surface of the lens layer 614, and the lens layer 614 on which the aluminum layer 612 is formed is adhered to the outer surface of the paper layer 611 by gluing (this Description and illustration of the adhesive layer are omitted).

  According to the laminated structure of the cell sheet 601, the aluminum layer 612 is mirror-like and reflects light forward, whereby the appearance of the cell sheet 601 is more gorgeous and flashy, and the pattern of the printed layer 616 is also emphasized. As a result, an excellent decorative effect can be obtained.

  Further, the CAB (cellulose acetate butyrate) resin constituting the surface resin layer 617 has low heat resistance and is easily deformed by heat. However, according to the laminated structure of the cell sheet 601, it is made of PET resin having excellent heat resistance. After the aluminum layer 612 is formed on the lens layer 614 by vapor deposition, it is adhered to the surface resin layer 617 (and the printing layer 616) by the adhesive layer 615. Therefore, the surface resin due to heat in the formation process of the aluminum layer 612 The influence on the layer 617 can be avoided.

  However, after the cell sheet 601 is prepared, when the main identification code 606 is laser-engraved in the engraving process in step S104 as described above, the aluminum layer 612 is heated by the heat of the laser, thereby affecting the surface resin layer 617. Inevitable. When the surface resin layer 617 receives heat, the surface resin layer 617 is deformed so as to bulge outward, and peels off from the heat-resistant lens layer 614 or the like on the inner side to form an air layer therebetween. When the surface resin layer 617 is deformed in this way, the identification code 606 is not correctly engraved, and a problem that makes it difficult to read easily occurs.

  Therefore, in this pachinko machine 10, as schematically shown in FIG. 17, the outer layer 613 is penetrated through the outer layer 613 into a region that receives heat from the laser marking (high temperature treatment) in the cell sheet 601. A vent hole 618 extending from the outer side surface to the outer side surface of the aluminum layer 612 is formed. With this configuration, even if the aluminum layer 612 has heat due to laser engraving (high temperature treatment), this heat can escape to the outside through the vent hole 618, thereby suppressing the high temperature of the aluminum layer 612 and the surface resin layer The deformation of 617 is also suppressed.

The QR code that constitutes the main identification code (engraved main identification code) 606 is as shown again in FIG. 18, but is printed so that square dots (cells) are arranged vertically and horizontally. In this embodiment, the two-dimensional code is configured by arranging 25 dots vertically and 25 dots horizontally. The size of one dot is 0.8 mm × 0.8 mm, and therefore the overall size of the QR code is 20 mm × 20 mm. The ventilation hole 618 has a hole diameter of about 0.2 mm corresponding to about 1/4 of one side of the QR code 1 dot (therefore, the opening area of about 0.0314 mm ² is the area of the QR code 1 dot 0.64 mm ^2). 18), as shown in FIG. 18, the vertical H11 × width W11 (H11> 20 mm) slightly larger than the QR code so that the QR code (engraved book identification code 606) is included in the vertical and horizontal directions with a margin. , W11> 20 mm) is arranged and formed on one surface in a rectangular region so as to form lattice points at equal intervals d12 = 3 mm in the vertical and horizontal directions. In FIG. 18, the distance d12 between the vent holes 618 is shown in an actual dimensional ratio with respect to the dimension of the QR code (stamped identification code 606), but the dimension of each vent hole 618 ( For the sake of clarity, the hole diameter is greatly enlarged than the actual size of the QR code (engraved book identification code 606) (in other words, the actual size of each air hole 618 is described above). If it is illustrated so that it is significantly smaller than the actual size of one dot of the QR code and therefore does not violate the actual size relationship, it should be illustrated to be smaller than one dot of the QR code. is there).

  The opening area of the vent hole 618 is desirably 1/3 or less, more preferably 1/10 or less, of the area of one QR code dot. If the opening area of the air hole 618 is larger than 1/3 of the area of one QR code dot, the air hole 618 formed so as to overlap the dot position of the QR code may obstruct reading of the dot. If the laser marking accuracy can be secured at a higher level and sufficient dots can be imprinted around the vent hole 618, the opening area of the vent hole 618 may be set larger than the above range. Is possible. On the other hand, the opening area of the vent hole 618 is desirably 1/100 or more, more preferably 1/30 or more of the area of one QR code dot. If the opening area of the air hole 618 is smaller than 1/100 of the area of one QR code dot, the air permeability may be insufficient and the heat of the aluminum layer 612 may not be sufficiently released.

  The interval (d12) between the vent holes 618 is preferably larger than 0.5 times the size of one QR code dot (0.8 mm), more preferably one time or more than the size of one QR code dot. When the interval between the vent holes 618 is equal to or smaller than the size of one dot of the QR code, two or more vent holes 618 may be located in one dot. In such a case, reading of the dots is performed. May be disturbed. On the other hand, the interval (d12) between the vent holes 618 is set to 3 mm, which corresponds to 3.75 times the size of QR code 1 dot 0.8 mm in this embodiment, but the size of QR code 1 dot is 8 mm. It is desirable that it is not more than twice, more preferably not more than 4 times. If the interval between the air holes 618 is larger than 8 times the size of one QR code dot, the air permeability may be insufficient and the heat of the aluminum layer 612 may not be sufficiently released.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the air holes 618 are formed on the inner surface (surface facing the cell sheet 601) of the flat substrate 619 </ b> S arranged parallel to the outside with respect to the cell sheet 601. Drilling jigs 619 each having a configuration in which needles 619P project toward the cell sheet 601 at positions corresponding to lattice points (interval d12 = 3 mm) corresponding to the cell sheet 601 as indicated by an arrow A12 in FIG. The outer side surface (side surface of the surface resin layer 617) is pressed from the outside, and the tip of the needle 619P can be pierced into the cell sheet 601 to a predetermined depth.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 19, the perforation jig 619 is stopped at the position where the tip of the needle 619P reaches the surface of the aluminum layer 612 (thus the needle 619P is in contact with the surface of the aluminum layer 612, but from the surface). As a drilling method (hereinafter also referred to as “non-penetrating drilling method”) in which the vent hole 618 is drilled (without invagination), or as shown in FIG. 20, for example, the needle 619P is at least placed on the aluminum layer 612. (Or including the paper layer 611, that is, the entire cell sheet 601) may be used as a perforation method (hereinafter, also referred to as “through-type perforation method”).

  According to the non-penetrating drilling method in which the needle 619P is not inserted into the aluminum layer 612, the depth of piercing the needle 619P is minimized (that is, only the outer layer 613). Therefore, when the needle 619P is pulled out, the outer layer 613 The pulling force is relatively small, and the peripheral edge of the air hole 618 is suppressed from protruding from the outer surface of the cell sheet 601. Therefore, a reading error due to the formation of such a protrusion can be prevented. On the other hand, according to the above penetrating drilling method in which the needle 619P penetrates the aluminum layer 612, for example, when the tip of the needle 619P is stopped at a position just reaching the surface of the aluminum layer 612, the tip of the needle 619P The aluminum layer 612 is peeled off from the lens layer 614 by slightly pressing the surface of 612, and as a result, the problem that the outer layer 613 easily expands outward is prevented. The outer layer 613 is prevented from being deformed by being reliably held in a state where it adheres to the surface, and thus reading errors can be prevented.

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The pachinko machine 10 includes a cell including a resin-containing layer made of a CAB resin, that is, an outer layer 613 including a surface resin layer 617, and a metal-containing layer, that is, an aluminum layer 612 disposed inside the outer layer 613. In the configuration in which the sheet 601 is provided and laser marking is performed as a high temperature treatment in the vicinity of the upper right corner portion (second corner portion) of the cell sheet 601, a region where the cell sheet 601 is subjected to the high temperature treatment, that is, the upper right corner portion. In the vicinity of the (second corner portion), a vent hole 618 that penetrates the outer layer 613 and extends from the outer surface of the outer layer 613 to the outer surface of the aluminum layer 612 is formed.

  According to the above configuration, even if the aluminum layer 612 has heat due to high-temperature processing, that is, laser engraving, this heat can escape to the outside through the vent hole 618, thereby suppressing the high temperature of the aluminum layer 612 and preventing surface resin The deformation of the layer 617 is also suppressed. Accordingly, the main identification code 606 can be correctly engraved by the laser, and it is difficult to cause a problem that makes it difficult to read the main identification code 606.

  Further, the high temperature treatment is a treatment for engraving a QR code, which is a two-dimensional code configured by arranging dots vertically and horizontally, with a laser, and the opening area of the vent hole 618 is the area of the QR code 1 dot. Since it is about 1/20, which is 1/3 or less, even if the vent hole 618 is formed so as to overlap the dot position, reading of the dot is hardly hindered.

  On the other hand, since the opening area of the vent hole 618 is about 1/20, which is larger than 1/100 of the area of the QR code 1 dot, the air permeability is sufficiently secured and the heat of the aluminum layer 612 is increased. Can be missed enough.

  Further, since the interval (d12) between the vent holes 618 is 3 mm, which is larger than the 0.8 mm dimension of one QR code dot, two or more vent holes 618 are located within one dot, and Reading is not disturbed.

  On the other hand, since the interval (d12) between the vent holes 618 is 3 mm, which corresponds to 3.75 times that is 8 times or less of the 0.8 mm dimension of one QR code dot, sufficient air permeability is ensured. Thus, the heat of the aluminum layer 612 can be sufficiently released.

  Further, the vent hole 618 is formed by piercing the tip of the needle 619P to a predetermined depth in the cell sheet 601. At this time, the tip of the needle 619P is stopped at a position just reaching the surface of the aluminum layer 612. In this way, according to the non-penetrating drilling method that does not cause the aluminum layer 612 to be invaded, the depth of piercing the needle 619P is minimized (that is, only the outer layer 613), so that the outer layer 613 is pulled when the needle 619P is pulled out. The applied force is relatively small, and the peripheral edge of the air hole 618 is suppressed from protruding from the outer surface of the cell sheet 601. Therefore, reading errors due to the formation of such a protrusion can be prevented.

  On the other hand, according to the penetrating drilling method in which the needle 619P penetrates at least the aluminum layer 612, for example, when the tip of the needle 619P is stopped at a position just reaching the surface of the aluminum layer 612, the tip of the needle 619P is made of aluminum. The aluminum layer 612 is peeled off from the lens layer 614 (outer layer 613) by slightly pressing the surface of the layer 612, and as a result, the outer layer 613 is easily expanded outwardly. The layer 613 is securely held in a state where it adheres to the aluminum layer 612, and the deformation of the outer layer 613 is suppressed, so that a reading error can be prevented.

  In addition, a guide 607 that is a processing position guide for the game board according to the present embodiment is formed by mounting game parts such as the center frame 43 on a game board that forms the game area of the pachinko machine 10 by the front surface, that is, a decorative board 603. In the construction process of the game board 30, it is possible to guide the processing applied to the decorative plate 603, that is, the position where the main identification code seal 608 is applied, and the main identification code seal 608 with respect to the decorative plate 603. When the guide body is in a guide posture capable of guiding the pasting position, the lower end surface 607G and the left end surface 607L of the front side wall 607F are provided as guide portions positioned along the pasting position of the main identification code seal 608, and the guide In the posture, the inner surface of the upper wall 607T as a first facing portion facing the upper surface of the decorative plate 603, A first handle portion that protrudes outward from the inner surface of the right side wall 607R as a second opposing portion that opposes one side surface, that is, the right side surface of the decorative plate 603, and the upper side of the decorative plate 603 in the guide body posture. 1 knob 607P and the 2nd knob 607H as a 2nd handle part which protrudes outward with respect to one side side of the said decorative board 603, ie, the right side, in the said guide body posture.

  According to the above configuration, the guide 607 can accurately and easily have a predetermined guide posture with respect to the decorative plate 603 by causing the inner surface of the upper wall 607T and the inner surface of the right wall 607R to face the upper surface and the right side surface of the decorative plate 603, respectively. can do. At this time, by holding the first knob 607P and the second knob 607H, the guide 607 can be set and held in a predetermined guide posture easily and reliably. In this manner, with the guide 607 in the guide posture, the main identification code seal 608 is affixed along the lower end surface 607G and the left end surface 607L of the front side wall 607F, so that the main identification can be easily performed at an accurate position with respect to the decorative plate 603. A code seal 608 can be affixed.

  In addition, when the guide portion is in a guide posture capable of guiding the seal sticking position 603S with respect to the decorative plate 603, the upper guide position is positioned as an upper end position guide portion located along the upper edge of the seal sticking position 603S. Since the left end surface 607L of the front side wall 607F is provided as a left end position guide portion located along the lower end surface 607G of the side wall 607F and the left end edge extension line of the seal sticking position 603S, the upper end edge and the left side of the identification code seal 608 are provided. By adjusting the end edges to the positions of the lower end surface 607G and the left end surface 607L of the front side wall 607F, the vertical position and the horizontal position can be easily and accurately aligned.

  Further, the first facing portion and the second facing portion are the inner surfaces of the upper wall 607T and the right side wall 607R that form a bent shape corresponding to the protruding corner portion of the decorative plate 603 and extend in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, respectively. The first knob so as to protrude outward from both ends of the upper wall 607T and the right wall 607R far from the bent portion, that is, the left end of the upper wall 607T and the lower end of the right wall 607R, respectively. Since 607P and the second knob 607H are disposed, the positioning of the guide 607 with respect to the decorative plate 603 is more stable, and the application position of the identification code seal 608 can be guided more easily and accurately.

  Further, the first knob 607P, which is one of the first handle portion and the second handle portion, forms part of a reference line that serves as a reference for the left and right positions of the sticking position 603S. It can be easily confirmed whether or not the guide 607 is accurately positioned by the posture of the knob 607P. At this time, since the first knob 607P itself is a directly gripped portion, the posture of the guide 607 can be easily adjusted.

  In addition, since the entire guide 607 including the lower end surface 607G and the left end surface 607L of the front side wall 607F, which is a guide portion, is configured in black, the white portion of the cell sheet 601 is contrasted and the guide portion is clear and easy to see. Therefore, the application position of the identification code seal 608 can be guided easily and accurately.

  Further, the above processing adds (sticks) the present identification code seal 608, which is a sheet-like member, to the decorative plate 603, and the guide 607 has a lower end surface 607G and a left end surface 607L constituting the guide portion. And a window portion 607S that allows the decorative plate 603 side to be visually recognized is disposed in the vicinity of the lower end surface 607G that is the upper end position guide portion on the front side wall 607F. When 608 shifts upward from the sticking position 603 and enters the back side of the front side wall 607F, it can be easily found that the main identification code seal 608 is shifted with the window portion 607S as a viewing window. it can.

  Further, since the window portion 607S is formed to have a downward arrow-shaped shape indicating the lower end surface 607G of the front side wall 607F which is the upper end position guide portion, the direction in which the seal sticking position 603 is present is clear. As shown. In addition, the window portion 607S has both a function as a symbol indicating the seal sticking position 603 and a function as the above-described viewing window, and thus the configuration of the guide 607 is simplified. .

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

  (A) In the above-described embodiment, the verification process for verifying the temporary code information and the main code information is performed before the step of marking the main identification code 606. Not only this but the structure which performs the collation process which collates the content (temporary code information and this code information) of both the identification codes 605 and 606 in the latter stage | step of the marking process of this identification code 606 is good.

  (B) In the above embodiment, the QR code is adopted as the identification code. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other two-dimensional codes, color codes, bar codes, numbers, symbols, marks, etc. are adopted as the identification codes. Also good.

  (C) In the above-described embodiment, the identification code 606 is laser-engraved. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other configurations such as a configuration in which the identification code 606 is directly printed on the cell sheet 601 and a configuration in which the identification code 606 is attached as a label seal may be employed.

  (D) In the above embodiment, no particular mention is made regarding the configuration in which the temporary identification code 605 is attached to the cell sheet 601. As such a configuration, for example, the temporary identification code 605 is printed on the printed layer or the resin surface layer of the cell sheet 601. Various known techniques such as engraving and label sticking can be employed.

  (E) In the above-described embodiment, the temporary identification code 605 is attached to the vicinity of the lower left corner portion of the cell sheet 601, and the main identification code 606 is attached to the vicinity of the upper right corner portion. The locations to which the identification codes 605 and 606 are attached are not limited to this. For example, the temporary identification code 605 may be attached to a portion where a through hole is formed by router processing. Further, the identification code 606 may be attached to a portion that becomes a game area if it is a relatively inconspicuous position.

  (F) The manufacturing process of the game board 30 is not limited to the order of the said embodiment. Accordingly, there is no problem with a slight difference in order, omission of a predetermined process, and provision of a separate process, as long as they do not deviate from the category of manufacturing the normal game board 30.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the process of attaching the temporary identification code 605 to the cell sheet 601 and the process of registering the information related to the identification code 606 in the management device are performed in separate processes from the manufacturing process shown in FIG. However, these steps may be incorporated in the manufacturing process shown in FIG.

  (G) In the above embodiment, the cell sheet 601 has a structure in which the inner aluminum layer 612 and the outer layer 613 are laminated. As the cell sheet, the inner metal-containing layer and the resin are used. Any configuration is possible as long as it has a structure in which an outer layer including a containing layer is laminated.

  For example, as the metal contained in the metal-containing layer, various metals such as gold, silver and copper, or alloys thereof can be used in addition to aluminum. Moreover, as an outer layer, what does not contain a lens layer etc. is also possible, for example. Even if the outer layer does not include a heat-resistant lens layer, the resin-containing layer may be deformed and swelled. It is possible to effectively suppress deformation by forming a vent hole in the hole.

  As described above, for example, a cell sheet using a hologram can be cited as one having a structure that does not include a heat-resistant lens layer. In addition, as a laminated structure of a resin-containing layer and a metal-containing layer or an equivalent thereof, for example, a half mirror structure in which a reflective layer made of a metal thin film is formed by vapor deposition or plating on a transparent layer made of glass or transparent resin It is good also as a cell sheet etc. which have.

  (H) In the above-described embodiment, the outer layer 613 is penetrated into a region to be laser-engraved in the cell sheet 601 constituting the decorative board (game board) 603 serving as the base (base material) of the game board 30. A ventilation hole 618 extending from the outer surface of the outer layer 613 to the outer surface of the aluminum layer 612 is formed, and thus has an outer layer including the resin-containing layer and an inner metal-containing layer. In addition to the game board, for example, a game part such as a center frame arranged on the game board, a front frame, etc. It can be applied to any part in a gaming machine.

  Further, the high temperature treatment may be any treatment other than laser engraving as long as it involves heating. For example, if it is a part that is visible from the front in a gaming machine, the high temperature treatment is performed on the cell sheet. By perforating a hole in the region, it is possible to effectively prevent deterioration in appearance due to deformation of the part by the heat of high-temperature treatment.

  However, as in the above embodiment, in the case of high-temperature processing in which the identification code is laser-engraved, if the deformation occurs, not only the appearance is impaired but also the reading of the identification code becomes difficult. It is particularly useful to prevent deformation by doing so.

  That is, as in the above-described embodiment, in the method of manufacturing a decorative board constituting the gaming board of the gaming machine, the decorative sheet attached with the first identification code including information that can identify the type of the gaming machine is used as the plate material. A pasting step for pasting, a coding step for attaching a second identification code including information that can identify the type of the gaming machine to the decorative sheet affixed to the board, and a pre-stage of the coding step or In a later stage, in the case where a collation step for collating the contents of the first identification code and the contents of the second identification code is provided, a vent hole is formed in a region where the high-temperature treatment is performed on the decorative sheet. Is particularly useful.

  (I) In the above embodiment, the guide 607 is used as a processing position guide for the game board when the identification code seal 608 is affixed to the decorative board (game board) 603 in the manufacturing process of the game board 30. However, as processing for the decorative board (game board) 603, in addition to the sticking of the seal as described above, for example, a sheet-like, film-like, plate-like (or other arbitrary shape) member is used as a push pin, etc. Attaching while manually positioning with the fixing means of the above, or if the hole such as the above-mentioned vent hole 618 is not drilled in the cell sheet due to an error etc., the hole is manually drilled in the factory The processing position guide tool of the game board can be preferably used in such processing.

  (J) In the above-described embodiment, the main identification code seal 608 is attached to the upper right corner of the decorative plate 603. However, the sticking or other processing is not limited to the upper right corner. This can be done for either the bottom or bottom left corner. In this case, if the lower left corner has the same shape as the upper right corner, the guide 607 according to the above embodiment can be used in a posture rotated by 180 °. If the upper left corner is symmetrical with the upper right corner, the guide 607 according to the above embodiment can be used symmetrically (not shown), and the lower right corner can be used. Is the same shape as the upper left corner, the guide for the upper left corner can be used in a posture rotated 180 °.

  (K) In the above embodiment, the first knob 607P is provided at both ends of the upper wall 607T and the right wall 607R of the guide 607 far from the bent portion, that is, the left end of the upper wall 607T and the lower end of the right wall 607R, respectively. And the second knob 607H are disposed, but the first handle portion and the second handle portion are arranged at arbitrary positions closer to the bent portion than the both end portions as described above (for example, the upper wall 607T and the right side wall 607R). You may make it arrange | position in each center part etc.).

  (L) In the above-described embodiment, the first knob 607P and the second knob 607H of the guide 607 are each formed into a single protruding wall shape. A shape in which the protruding end is bent into an L-shape (saddle shape) when viewed from the front or a piece extending from the extending end of the protruding wall-shaped knob to both sides to form a T-shape as viewed from the front Shapes such as molded ones are also possible. Furthermore, in addition to the shape of the protruding wall, for example, a protrusion having an arbitrary shape such as a columnar body such as a columnar shape or a prismatic shape, or a protruding body such as a knob shape or a cone shape may be used. You may form so that it may be juxtaposed. Furthermore, as the first handle portion or the second handle portion, in addition to the above-described various projections, for example, the thickness of the upper wall or the side wall is made slightly larger, and the first handle portion or the second handle portion is recessed in the thickness direction of the upper wall or the side wall. It is good also as a recessed part. In this case, the shape of the recessed portion can be any shape such as a polygonal shape such as a square shape, a triangular shape, and a hexagonal shape, a circular shape, an elliptical shape, an oval shape, a groove shape, and an indefinite shape. A plurality of such recessed portions may be formed side by side.

  (M) In the above embodiment, the upper end position guide portion and the left end position guide portion of the guide 607 are the lower end surface 607G and the left end surface 607L of the front side wall 607F, respectively. In addition to such a wall body, various types are possible, for example, a frame-shaped configuration as shown in FIG. 21, a U-shaped configuration as shown in FIG. As shown, there may be mentioned those configured in the shape of a “day”.

  A guide 620 shown in FIG. 21 is substantially the same along the peripheral edge in place of the front side wall 607F of the above-described embodiment, but slightly inside the peripheral edge of the same shape as the front side wall 607F (that is, a rectangular shape slightly longer in the left-right direction). The structure is the same as that of the guide 607 in the above embodiment except that the frame portion 620F is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole and is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole.

  In the guide 620 according to this modification, the upper end position guide portion and the left end position guide portion of the guide 620 become the lower end surface 620G and the left end surface 620L of the frame-shaped portion 620F, respectively, as in the case of the guide 607 of the above embodiment. Therefore, the seal sticking position 603S can be guided in the same manner as in the case of the guide 607 in the above embodiment, but since most of the inside of the frame-shaped portion 620F is open, this The opening functions as a large-area window, and in particular, the function as a viewing window is significantly improved over the window 607S in the above embodiment.

  The guide 621 shown in FIG. 22 is changed as described above except that it has a U-shaped portion 621F having a configuration in which the left side portion of the frame-shaped portion 620F is cut and opened instead of the frame-shaped portion 620F of the modified mode. The configuration is the same as that of the guide 620 of the aspect.

  Also in the guide 621 according to this change mode, the upper end position guide portion and the left end position guide portion are respectively the lower end surface 621G and the left end surface 621L of the U-shaped portion 621F, and therefore, similar to the case of the guide 607 in the above embodiment. Thus, the sticking position 603S can be guided. According to the U-shaped portion 621F, the open area is larger than that in the case of the frame-shaped portion 620F, but it is inevitable that the strength of the lower side portion is inferior to that in the case of the frame-shaped portion 620F. Therefore, the configuration of the frame-shaped portion 620F is more desirable from this viewpoint.

  The guide 622 shown in FIG. 23 is shaped to be wider to the left as a whole in the configuration of the guide 620 according to the modification shown in FIG. 21, and has a rectangular frame-like portion (similar to the frame-like portion 620F) ( Another rectangular frame-like portion (lower frame-like portion) 622E is formed below the upper-side frame-like portion 622F, and is formed into a “day” shape as a whole. .

  In the guide 622 according to this modification, the rectangular opening formed inside the lower frame portion 622E is slightly larger in both length and width than the seal application position 603S. The corners are formed at right angles, unlike the other three corners that are rounded in an arc. In this configuration, the upper end surface of the opening of the lower frame portion 622E (that is, the lower end surface of the horizontal piece that separates the upper frame portion 622F and the lower frame portion 622E) 622G serves as the upper end position guide portion. The upper edge of the sticking position 603S comes to the left, and the left end face of the opening (that is, the right end face of the left piece of the lower frame portion 622E) 622L serves as the left end position guide. The left end edge of the sticker attaching position 603S comes to be. In other words, the seal is affixed in the opening so that the upper left corner of the opening is aligned with the upper left corner of the opening. At this time, if the size of the opening is equal to the size of the seal, it is difficult to put the seal into the opening because it is difficult to insert. Therefore, the size of the opening is set slightly larger than the size of the seal as described above. Thus, as shown in FIG. 23, a margin is secured on the right side and the lower side of the sticking position 603S.

  The opening formed inside the upper frame portion 622F functions as a window portion, similar to the frame portion 620F of the modification shown in FIG. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24, a smoothing portion 622M is formed by laying a brush on one side of the left side piece, the right side piece, and the lower side piece of the lower frame-like portion 622E. The cell sheet may have irregularities on the surface due to the heat of the high-temperature treatment as described above or other causes, but by placing the leveling portion 622M on the guide 622, the seal application position 603S In this case, the surface of the cell sheet can be made uniform by leveling such irregularities, and this prevents the irregularity of the sticking state of the seal or the difficulty of reading the identification code of the seal due to the irregularities. be able to. As shown in FIG. 23, in the state where the guide 622 is in the guide posture, the lower frame-shaped portion 622E encloses the sticking position 603S of the seal, so that the guide corner from the outside of the decorative plate 603 is guided from the outside. On the way to the position where the position 622 is fitted and the guide body posture is reached, the leveling portion 622M can be scraped to one surface of the seal sticking position 603S. At this time, if the lower frame portion 622E is pressed against the surface of the cell sheet, it is brought to a position where it becomes a guide posture, and further, reciprocating up and down or left and right, the leveling portion 622M is moved to the cell. The unevenness can be effectively leveled by sufficiently rubbing against the surface of the sheet. Note that reference numeral 622B shown in FIG.

  As the leveling part, in addition to what is constructed by laying the brush as described above, for example, on the back surface of the lower frame-like part, in a substantially semi-cylindrical shape (substantially crumbly) with a substantially semicircular cross section The thing etc. which formed the protruding shape extended are also possible. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which does not provide such a leveling part.

  In addition to the above-mentioned guide portions, for example, a rectangular opening is formed on the front wall in two vertical rows and two horizontal rows, and the front wall is shaped like a “rice”. (In other words, a vertical piece is further formed at the center in the above-mentioned “day” -shaped configuration), and a cross-shaped piece formed at the center is used as a guide portion, or the front surface. The wall may be formed with a cross-like or hook-like (L-shaped) cut and the cut as a guide portion (all not shown). According to these configurations, when aligning a sheet-like member such as a seal, it is necessary to insert it between the front wall and the cell sheet, which is somewhat inferior in terms of workability, Compared to a frame-like configuration with an entirely open inner side, a “day” -shaped configuration, etc., it is slightly advantageous in terms of strength.

  Furthermore, for example, as shown in FIG. 25, in the guide 624 having the lower end surface 624G of the front side wall 624F as the upper end position guide portion, an extending edge extending vertically from the lower end surface 624G of the front side wall 624F is provided. The extended edge may be a left end position guide unit or a right end position guide unit. In the guide 624 shown in FIG. 25, the front side wall 624F is formed to have an extra width further leftward than the front side wall 607F of the guide 607 according to the above-described embodiment, and the extra width portion extends downward and hangs down. A piece 624N is formed. The right edge of the hanging piece 624N extends perpendicularly to the lower end surface 624G of the front side wall 624F and along the left edge of the seal sticking position 603S. That is, the right edge of the hanging piece 624N is a left end position guide.

  With the guide 624 according to this modified embodiment in a state where this is a guide body posture, the seal is placed so that the upper end edge and the left end edge of the seal are aligned with the lower end surface 624G of the front side wall 624F and the right end edge of the hanging piece 624N, respectively. Affix it. That is, in the guide 624 according to this modification, the lower end surface 624G of the front side wall 624F and the right end edge of the hanging piece 624N are the upper end position guide portion and the left end position guide portion, respectively. It can also be said that the hook-shaped guide part corresponding to the upper left protruding corner part of the seal is constituted.

  According to the guide 624 according to this modification, the upper left corner of the seal can be more easily and reliably aligned as in the case of the “day” -shaped guide 622 shown in FIG. Since the seal sticking position 603S is not surrounded by the frame-like portion and is largely open, there is an advantage that there are few parts that obstruct the seal when the seal is brought to the seal sticking position 603S.

  However, the extension part such as the hanging piece 624N tends to be damaged more easily than the frame-like part. For this reason, the drooping piece 624N of the guide 624 according to the present modification is formed into a short shape having a minimum extension length (about several mm).

  Further, the corner formed by the lower end surface 624G of the front side wall 624F and the right edge of the hanging piece 624N is not formed in an arc shape but is formed in a right angle.

  Further, instead of or in addition to the hanging piece 624N, a hanging piece configured symmetrically with the hanging piece 624N may be provided at the right end portion of the front side wall.

  (N) In the above embodiment, the guide 607 is made of a black resin. However, since the periphery of the QR code is usually white, at least the guide portion is colored in contrast to white. If it comprises, a guide part becomes clear and it is easy to visually recognize, and the sticking position 603S can be guided clearly. As a color contrasting with white, other than black, for example, primary colors of red, green, and blue can be cited. Further, conversely, for example, when the processing position has a color such as black, red, green, and blue, it is desirable that at least the guide portion of the processing position guide (guide) be white.

  (O) In the above embodiment, the window portion 607S of the guide 607 has an arrow shape that indicates the direction of the seal sticking position 603S, but any other shape is possible, for example, A triangular shape that indicates the direction of the machining position (that is, a shape that has only an arrow portion but no arrow shaft), or a character string that represents the direction of the machining position, such as “Connosita”, “below here”, etc. Examples include shape. In addition, for example, a slit shape, a groove shape, a round shape, a polygonal shape, or the like extending along the guide portion may be formed so as to be juxtaposed along the guide portion. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which does not provide such a window part.

  (P) In the above embodiment, the guide 607 is a jig used exclusively as a processing position guide for a gaming board, but for example, a guide mounted on a gaming machine as a functional component used in a gaming machine. It is good also as a tool. More specifically, for example, a part that can function as a guide is formed on a part of the connector cover, and is used as a guide when necessary in the manufacturing process of the game board. At the stage, it is possible to attach the connector cover at a predetermined position. According to such a configuration, it is unnecessary to separately prepare a processing position guide (guide) with relatively few use opportunities.

  (Q) The guide 607 according to the above embodiment can be modified as shown in FIG. 26, for example. A guide 623 shown in FIG. 26 has basically the same configuration as the guide 607 according to the above-described embodiment except that some dimensions and the formation position of the second knob 623H are different. For this reason, below, description is abbreviate | omitted fundamentally about the same site | part or member.

  As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, in the guide 623 according to this modification, the second knob 623H is located at the upper end of the right side wall 623R, and the upper surface thereof is continuous with the upper surface of the upper wall 623T. It is formed as follows. The size and shape of the second knob 623H are basically the same as the size and shape of the second knob 607H of the guide 607 according to the above embodiment, but the upper right protruding corner is a ridge angle that does not fall off. It is different in point. The first knob 623P is formed at the left end of the upper wall 623T and has the same shape as the first knob 607P of the guide 607 according to the above embodiment, but the thickness D21 is 5 mm. The corners formed at the base end are not round and curved surfaces, but are substantially right-angled ridges.

  A distance D22 from the right side surface of the first tab 623P to the tip of the second tab 623H is 27 mm. The distance D23 from the inner surface of the upper wall 623T to the lower end surface 623G of the front wall 623F is 27 mm, which is the same as the distance D22 from the right side surface of the first knob 623P to the tip of the second knob 623H (D23 = D22). Yes. A distance D24 from the left end surface 623L of the front side wall 623F to the inner surface of the right side wall 623R is 26 mm, and a distance D25 from the inner surface of the right side wall 623R to the tip of the second knob 623H is 6 mm. Therefore, the distance from the left end surface 623L of the front side wall 623F to the tip of the second knob 623H, that is, the full width in the left-right direction of the guide 623 is D24 + D25 = D21 + D22 = 32 mm, which is larger than the full width of the guide 607 according to the above embodiment. It is slightly smaller.

  28, the depth D of the inner space in the guide 623, that is, the distance D26 between the inner surface of the front side wall 623F and the inner surface of the rear side wall 623B is 19 mm, and the thickness in the front-rear direction of the guide 623, that is, the outer surface and the rear side wall of the front side wall 623F. The distance D27 from the outer surface of 623B is 26 mm.

  The guide 623 according to this modification can be fitted to the target corner of the decorative plate 603 to form a guide posture in the same manner as the guide 607 according to the above embodiment. In addition to various usage modes, the following other usage modes are also possible.

  In the above embodiment, when the game board type information of the main identification code 606 is read during the nailing process of step S107 (step S106) and the game board type information of the stamped main identification code 606 is not read correctly, In step S104, it is determined that the stamp identification code 606 is not correctly stamped (abnormal). In step S116, the identification code seal 608 is pasted to the seal pasting position 603S using the guide 607. For example, even before the router processing step in step S105, an abnormality in the stamp of the stamp identification code 606 may be found. Even in such a case, the identification code seal 608 is affixed in the same manner in the seal affixing process of step S116 through the router machining process of step S105 and the nailing process of step S107.

  At the stage prior to the router processing step, the upper right corner (second corner) of the decorative plate 603 has not yet been cut out so as to be recessed in a front view arc shape. It is not possible to have a guide posture capable of guiding 603S.

  Therefore, the guide 623 according to the present modification mode can guide the sticking position 603S even in such a case.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the upper left corner of the sticking position 603S is a distance D28 downward from the upper end surface 603T of the decorative plate 603, and an arcuate recess formed by router processing as indicated by a virtual line in FIG. In the guide 623 according to this modification, the inner surface of the upper wall 623T and the lower end surface 623G of the front side wall 623F are respectively located at a distance D29 leftward from the right side 603R of the upper left protruding corner (target protruding corner). And the distance D24 from the left end surface 623L of the front side wall 623F to the inner surface of the right side wall 623R are set in accordance with the vertical position and the horizontal position of the above-mentioned seal sticking position 603S. That is, D23 = D28 = 27 mm and D24 = D29 = 26 mm. Therefore, at a stage after the router processing step, the guide 623 according to the present modified mode is moved out of the upper left of the arc-shaped recessed portion as in the case of the guide 607 according to the above embodiment, that is, as a basic usage mode. A guide posture can be obtained by fitting in a corner (target exit corner).

  On the other hand, in the stage before the router processing step, the left end of the sticking position 603S is located at a distance D30 = 78 mm to the left from the right end surface of the rectangular decorative plate 603, and therefore the guide 623 is provided. Cannot be used in the same usage mode as the basic usage mode.

  Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the guide 623 according to this modification is in such a posture that the extending direction of the first knob 623P is rearward and the extending direction of the second knob 623H is downward, The inner surface of the 1 knob 623P (the surface on the right side in the basic usage mode) and the outer surface of the upper wall 623T are brought into contact with the upper end surface 603T and the front surface of the decorative plate 603, that is, by the first knob 623P and the upper wall 623T. The hook-shaped surface to be formed is fitted so as to hang from the upper end surface 603T of the decorative plate 603 on the front surface, and the three guides 623 are arranged so as to be juxtaposed with no gap from the right end of the decorative plate 603. . As a result, the outer surface of the rear side wall 623B of the guide 623 disposed at the left end is positioned at a distance (D27 × 3 = 78 mm) three times the thickness of the guide 623 from the right end surface of the decorative plate 603. That is, the outer surface of the rear side wall 623B of the guide 623 disposed at the left end is a left end position guide portion that is located along the extension line of the left end edge of the seal sticking position 603S. On the other hand, as described above, the distance D22 from the inner surface of the first knob 623P to the tip of the second knob 623H is the same as the distance D23 from the inner surface of the upper wall 623T to the lower end surface 623G of the front wall 623F (D22 = D23 = 27 mm). Therefore, the tip of the second knob 623H is an upper end position guide portion that is located along the upper end edge of the seal sticking position 603S.

  That is, even in the stage prior to the router processing step, the guides 623 are arranged on the upper end surface 603T of the decorative plate 603 by arranging the three guides 623 from the right end side by side without any gaps as described above. A guide posture capable of guiding the sticking position 603S can be obtained.

  In the guide 623 according to this modification, for example, an engaging claw and an engaging hole that are engaged with each other in a snap-type manner are disposed on the outer surface of the front side wall 623F and the outer surface of the rear side wall 623B, respectively. As a result, when a plurality of guides 623 are juxtaposed as described above, adjacent guides 623 may be easily attached and detached. According to this, the plurality of guides 623 can be more easily and reliably guided. Can be placed or held.

  (R) In the guide 607 according to the above-described embodiment, the inner surface of the upper wall 607T that is the first facing portion and the inner surface of the right side wall 607R that is the second facing portion constitute a corner that intersects perpendicularly. The angle and the shape formed by the first facing portion and the second facing portion may be set as appropriate according to the configuration of the corner of the decorative plate (game board) to which the guide is fitted, for example, about 80 to 120 °. It is good also as the entrance corner which crosses by an angle, or it is good also as arbitrary shapes, such as a square shape and a round shape (curved shape), according to the shape of the object exit corner part concerned.

  (S) You may apply to the game board of the type different from the said embodiment, a pachinko machine, etc. In addition to pachinko machines, the present invention can be implemented as various game machines such as alepatchi and sparrow balls.

  This specification discloses all the contents of the inventions of means A1 to means A15, means B1 to means B10, and means C1 to means D3 described below.

[Background Art of the Invention Related to Means A1 to A15]
Conventionally, gaming machines such as pachinko machines have been manufactured through a number of processes. For example, a game board that constitutes a game area of a pachinko machine first attaches a resin decorative sheet (cell sheet) to the surface of a board material such as a plywood board, and manufactures a decorative board serving as a base (base material). Manufactured through router processing or the like that cuts the decorative plate into a predetermined shape. Then, a large number of nails are planted on the decorative board after the router processing, and a variety of members such as a display device, a winning device, and a decorative member are attached to complete the game board.

  In the game board as described above, for example, as a decorative sheet, there is a structure in which a layer made of a metal such as aluminum is formed inside to make it a mirror-like surface, and thereby, the appearance from the front becomes flashy. .

  On the other hand, in recent years, the manufacturing process is managed by printing an identification code such as a barcode that can specify the type (model) of the gaming machine to be manufactured on a decorative sheet of the gaming board (for example, patents). Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-313673). For example, in the attachment process of various members, the content of the barcode attached to the game board is read by a predetermined reading device, and the attachment work of various members corresponding to the model is performed on the game board.

[Problems to be solved by the invention according to means A1 to means A15]
Further, in addition to printing the barcode on the decorative sheet as described above, the identification code formed by the QR code is imprinted on the decorative sheet by laser printing.

  However, when a decorative sheet having a metal layer inside as described above is baked with a laser, the metal is heated by the heat of the laser, and the resin layer on the surface is likely to be deformed due to this effect. When the resin layer on the surface is deformed in this way, the identification code is not imprinted correctly, and there is a possibility that the reading becomes difficult.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine including a cell sheet in which a resin layer is not easily deformed even when subjected to a high-temperature treatment, and a manufacturing method thereof.

[Means A1 to A15 for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention provides means A1,
A cell sheet having an outer layer configured to include a resin-containing layer containing a resin, and a metal-containing layer including a metal disposed inside the outer layer, at least of the cell sheet A gaming machine in which a part is subjected to high temperature processing,
A vent hole extending through the outer layer from the outer surface of the outer layer to at least the outer surface of the metal-containing layer is formed in a region where the high-temperature treatment is performed in the cell sheet. .

In the present invention, the inner side and the outer side in the cell sheet are the sides that come inside and outside, respectively, when placed in the gaming machine, in other words, the side closer to the gaming machine in the installed state and It is on the far side. Therefore, for example, when the cell sheet has a two-layer structure of an outer layer and a metal-containing layer, the metal-containing layer is arranged on the side facing the gaming machine. The “outside surface” is not the surface facing the gaming machine but the surface facing the outer layer.
Alternatively, the “outer surface” may be expressed as “surface”.

  In addition, “high temperature treatment” broadly implies a treatment with heating, such as laser baking.

  According to the configuration of the above means A1, even if the metal of the metal-containing layer has heat due to the high-temperature treatment, this heat can escape to the outside through the vent hole, whereby the high temperature of the metal-containing layer is suppressed and the resin is suppressed. The deformation of the containing layer is also suppressed. Therefore, even when the high-temperature process is a process for imprinting an identification code, the identification code can be imprinted correctly, and a problem that makes it difficult to read the identification code hardly occurs.

In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of means A1 as means A2.
The high-temperature treatment is a process of marking an identification code configured by arranging dots,
The opening area of the ventilation hole is 1/3 or less of the area of the one dot of the identification code.

  According to the configuration of the means A2, even if the vent hole is formed so as to overlap the dot position, reading of the dot is hardly hindered.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of means A1 or means A2 as means A3.
The high-temperature treatment is a process of marking an identification code configured by arranging dots,
The opening area of the vent hole is larger than 1/100 of the area of one dot of the identification code.

  According to the configuration of the means A3, the air permeability is sufficiently ensured and the heat of the metal-containing layer can be sufficiently released.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the means A1 to A3 as the means A4.
The high-temperature treatment is a process of marking an identification code configured by arranging dots,
The interval between the air vents is larger than the size of the one dot of the identification code.

  According to the configuration of the means A4, there are no cases where two or more vent holes are positioned in one dot and reading of the dot is not hindered.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the means A1 to A4 as the means A5.
The high-temperature treatment is a process of marking an identification code configured by arranging dots,
The interval between the air holes is not more than 8 times the size of the one dot of the identification code.

  According to the configuration of the means A5, air permeability is sufficiently ensured and the heat of the metal-containing layer can be sufficiently released.

In addition, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of any one of means A1 to means A5 as means A6.
The vent is formed by piercing the tip of the needle into the cell sheet to a predetermined depth, and at this time, the tip of the needle is stopped at a position just reaching the surface of the metal-containing layer. A vent hole is formed.

  According to the configuration of the means A6, since the needle penetration depth is minimized (that is, only the outer layer), the force with which the outer layer is pulled when the needle is pulled out is relatively small, and the periphery of the vent hole is the cell. Protruding from the outer surface of the sheet is suppressed, and therefore, even when the high temperature processing is processing for imprinting an identification code, it is possible to prevent a reading error due to the formation of such a protrusion.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of any one of means A1 to means A5 as means A7.
The vent hole is formed by piercing the tip of the needle to the cell sheet to a predetermined depth. At this time, the vent hole is formed so that the needle penetrates at least the metal-containing layer. It is characterized by being.

  According to the configuration of the means A7, for example, when the tip of the needle is stopped at a position where it reaches the surface of the metal-containing layer, the tip of the needle presses the surface of the metal-containing layer to some extent. Is prevented from peeling off from the outer layer and, as a result, the outer layer is likely to expand outwardly, thereby ensuring that the outer layer is securely attached to the metal-containing layer, and deformation of the outer layer is prevented. Therefore, even when the high temperature process is a process of imprinting an identification code, a reading error can be prevented.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the method for manufacturing a gaming machine according to the present invention includes means A8.
High temperature treatment is performed on at least a part of a cell sheet having an outer layer including a resin-containing layer containing a resin and a metal-containing layer containing a metal disposed inside the outer layer. In the manufacturing method of the gaming machine to be applied,
Before the high-temperature treatment, a vent hole extending through the outer layer from the outer surface of the outer layer to at least the outer surface of the metal-containing layer is formed in a region of the cell sheet where the high-temperature treatment is performed. It is characterized by doing.

  According to the configuration of the above means A8, even if the metal of the metal-containing layer has heat due to the high-temperature treatment, this heat can escape to the outside through the vent hole, thereby suppressing the high temperature of the metal-containing layer and the resin. The deformation of the containing layer is also suppressed. Therefore, even when the high-temperature process is a process for imprinting an identification code, the identification code can be imprinted correctly, and a problem that makes it difficult to read the identification code hardly occurs.

In addition, a method for manufacturing a gaming machine according to the present invention is a means for manufacturing a gaming machine of means A8 as means A9.
The high-temperature treatment is a process of marking an identification code configured by arranging dots,
The opening area of the air hole is set to 1/3 or less of the area of the 1 dot of the identification code.

  According to the configuration of the means A9, even if the vent hole is formed so as to overlap with the position of the dot, reading of the dot is hardly hindered.

In addition, a method for manufacturing a gaming machine according to the present invention is a method for manufacturing a gaming machine of means A8 or means A9 as means A10.
The high-temperature treatment is a process of marking an identification code configured by arranging dots,
The opening area of the vent hole is larger than 1/100 of the area of the one dot of the identification code.

  According to the configuration of the means A10, it is possible to sufficiently ensure the air permeability and to sufficiently release the heat of the metal-containing layer.

In addition, the method for manufacturing a gaming machine according to the present invention is a method for manufacturing a gaming machine according to any one of the means A8 to A10 as the means A11.
The high-temperature treatment is a process of marking an identification code configured by arranging dots,
The interval between the air vents is larger than the size of the one dot of the identification code.

  According to the configuration of the means A11, there is no possibility that two or more vent holes are formed in one dot and reading of the dot is not obstructed.

In addition, the method for manufacturing a gaming machine according to the present invention is a method for manufacturing a gaming machine according to any one of the means A8 to A11 as the means A12.
The high-temperature treatment is a process of marking an identification code configured by arranging dots,
The interval between the air holes is not more than 8 times the size of the one dot of the identification code.

  According to the configuration of the means A12, sufficient air permeability can be secured and the heat of the metal-containing layer can be sufficiently released.

In addition, a method for manufacturing a gaming machine according to the present invention is a method for manufacturing a gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A12 as means A13.
The vent hole is drilled by piercing the tip of the needle to the cell sheet to a predetermined depth, and at this time, the tip of the needle is stopped just at the position reaching the surface of the metal-containing layer. It is characterized by drilling.

  According to the configuration of the means A13, since the depth of piercing the needle is minimized (that is, only the outer layer), the force with which the outer layer is pulled when the needle is pulled out is relatively small, and the periphery of the vent hole is a cell. Protruding from the outer surface of the sheet is suppressed, and therefore, even when the high temperature processing is processing for imprinting an identification code, it is possible to prevent a reading error due to the formation of such a protrusion.

In addition, a method for manufacturing a gaming machine according to the present invention is a method for manufacturing a gaming machine according to any one of the means A8 to A12 as the means A14.
The vent is formed by piercing the tip of the needle into the cell sheet to a predetermined depth, and at this time, the vent is formed so that the needle penetrates at least the metal-containing layer. And

  According to the configuration of the above means A14, for example, when the tip of the needle is stopped at a position where it reaches the surface of the metal-containing layer, the tip of the needle presses the surface of the metal-containing layer to some extent. Can be prevented from exfoliating from the outer layer and, as a result, the outer layer easily expands to the outside, whereby the outer layer is securely held in a state of adhering to the metal-containing layer. Therefore, even when the high temperature process is a process of imprinting an identification code, a reading error can be prevented.

In addition, a method for manufacturing a gaming machine according to the present invention is a method for manufacturing a gaming machine according to any one of means A8 to means A14 as means A15.
The cell sheet is the decorative sheet in a game board based on a game board having a configuration in which a decorative sheet is attached to a plate material;
A sheet affixing step of affixing a decorative sheet with a first identification code (temporary identification code) including information (model name information) that can identify the type of the gaming machine to a plate;
A coding step of attaching a second identification code (main identification code) including information (model name information) that can identify the type of the gaming machine to the decorative sheet affixed to the plate material;
In the pre-stage or the post-stage of the coding process, the method includes a collation step of collating the content of the first identification code with the content of the second identification code.

  According to the configuration of the means A15, not only the appearance is impaired when the deformation is caused by the high-temperature processing when the second identification code (main identification code) is applied in the encoding step, but also the second identification code (main identification code). Therefore, the configuration of the means A8 that prevents deformation by drilling a vent hole is particularly useful.

  Further, according to the configuration of the means A15, when the identification code (second identification code) is attached to the decorative plate, the contents of the identification code and the temporary identification code (first identification code) previously attached to the decorative sheet are provided. ). For this reason, even if a decorative sheet is misplaced or an identification code is misplaced due to an error in setting the decorative sheet in the sheet pasting process or an input error in information relating to the coding process, etc. By performing a predetermined process such as warning notification based on the collation result or stopping the production line, a decorative sheet or a decorative plate with an identification code that does not correspond to the desired model is sent to the next process. Such a problem can be prevented. As a result, it is possible to improve manageability in the manufacturing process.

  In addition, it is conceivable to attach a main identification code (second identification code) to the decoration sheet in advance, but in such a case, only the predetermined model name information or the like is included in the contents of the main identification code. Cannot be included.

  In this regard, according to the means A15, not only predetermined model name information and the like but also information on the date of manufacture and the production line can be included in the content of the main identification code (second identification code). . As a result, convenience is improved, for example, if a follow-up investigation is possible in the event of some trouble in the subsequent manufacturing process.

  As described above, the content of the first identification code and the content of the second identification code do not need to be completely matched. Therefore, in the collation step, it is sufficient to compare at least basic information such as model name information common to both identification codes and determine whether the contents of both identification codes match.

[Background Art of the Invention Related to Means B1 to B10]
Conventionally, gaming machines such as pachinko machines have been manufactured through a number of processes. For example, a game board that constitutes a game area of a pachinko machine first attaches a decorative sheet to the surface of a board material such as a plywood board, manufactures a decorative board serving as a base (base material), and then shapes the decorative board into a predetermined shape. Manufactured through router processing to cut. Then, a large number of nails are planted on the decorative board after the router processing, and a variety of members such as a display device, a winning device, and a decorative member are attached to complete the game board.

  In recent years, the manufacturing process is managed by printing an identification code such as a barcode that can specify the type (model) of a gaming machine to be manufactured on a decorative sheet of a gaming board (for example, Patent Document 1). : See JP-A-7-313673). For example, in the attachment process of various members, the content of the barcode attached to the game board is read by a predetermined reading device, and the attachment work of various members corresponding to the model is performed on the game board.

[Problems to be solved by the invention according to means B1 to B10]
However, when the identification code is printed on the decoration board or the like of the game board as described above, the identification code may not be correctly printed on the decoration sheet or the like due to some cause such as malfunction of the machine or misalignment. In such a case, a sticker on which an identification code is printed is manually attached, whereby the identification code is attached to the decorative sheet or the like again.

  At this time, even when the seal is manually applied, the application position may be displaced, which makes it difficult to read the contents of the identification code in the subsequent nailing process, member mounting process, and the like. There was a problem.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such problems, and is capable of accurately and easily guiding a processing position applied to the game board in the production of the game board, and the game It is an object of the present invention to provide a game board constituting a machine, a guide for processing position guidance of the game board, and a manufacturing method for manufacturing the game board.

[Means B1 to B10 for solving the problem]
In order to achieve the above object, the processing position guide for a game board according to the present invention includes means B1,
A guide tool capable of guiding a position of processing applied to a game board in a process of manufacturing a game board in which a game part is mounted on a game board forming a game area of a gaming machine by a front surface,
When the guide body is capable of guiding the processing position with respect to the game board, a guide unit positioned along the processing position;
A first facing portion facing the upper or lower surface of the game board in the guide posture;
A second facing portion facing one side surface of the game board in the guide posture;
A first handle portion protruding outward or recessed inward with respect to an upper side or a lower side of the game board in the guide posture;
A second handle portion protruding outward or recessed inward with respect to one side of the game board in the guide posture;
It is characterized by providing.

  In the present invention, the “game component” includes any of a display device, a winning device, a control device, and the like.

  According to the configuration of the means B1, the first and second opposing portions are opposed to the upper surface or the lower surface and one side surface of the game board, respectively, so that the guide tool can be accurately and easily given the predetermined guide posture with respect to the game board. can do. At this time, by grasping the first and second handle portions, the guide tool can be set and held in a predetermined guide body posture easily and reliably. By processing along the guide portion in the state where the guide tool is in the guide posture in this way, processing can be easily performed at an accurate position with respect to the game board.

Further, the processing position guide for a game board according to the present invention is a processing position guide for a game board of means B1, as means B2.
An upper / lower end position guide portion for guiding the upper end position or the lower end position of the processing position when the guide portion has a guide posture capable of guiding the processing position with respect to the game board, and one side of the processing position It has one side end position guide part which guides an end position, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the configuration of the means B2, the vertical position and the horizontal position can be easily and accurately adjusted by aligning the upper end position or the lower end position of the machining position and the one side end position with the upper and lower end position guide part and the one side end position guide part, respectively. Can be adapted to

In addition, the processing position guide for a game board according to the present invention is a processing position guide for a game board of the means B1 or B2, as the means B3.
The first facing portion and the second facing portion are inner surfaces of a wall extending in a lateral direction and a longitudinal direction in a bent shape corresponding to a protruding corner portion of the game board, and the bent portion in the wall A first handle portion and a second handle portion are disposed at both end portions on the side far from the outer side so as to protrude outward.

According to the configuration of the means B3, the positioning of the work position guide relative to the game board is more stable, and the machining position can be guided more easily and accurately.

In addition, the processing position guide for a game board according to the present invention is a processing position guide for a game board in any one of means B1 to B3 as means B4.
At least one of the first handle part and the second handle part forms a part of a reference line serving as a reference for the vertical position or the horizontal position of the processing position.

  According to the configuration of the means B4, it can be easily confirmed whether or not the processing position guide is accurately positioned by the posture of the first handle portion or the second handle portion. At this time, since the first handle part or the second handle part itself is a part directly gripped, it is easy to adjust the posture of the processing position guide.

A processing position guide for a game board according to the present invention is a processing position guide for a game board of any one of means B1 to B4 as means B5.
The processing position is substantially white,
At least the guide portion is substantially black.

  According to the configuration of the means B5, the guide portion is clear and easy to see with contrast with the white of the processing position, and therefore the processing position can be guided easily and accurately.

In addition, the processing position guide tool for the game board according to the present invention is a processing position guide tool for any one of the game boards B1 to B5 as the means B6.
The processing is to add a sheet-like member to the game board, and the processing position guide has a wall having a guide part, and the game board side can be visually recognized in the vicinity of the guide part on the wall. Is provided with a window portion.

  According to the configuration of the means B6, when the sheet-like member is shifted from the processing position and enters the back side of the wall, it is easily found that the sheet-like member is in a shifted state using the window portion as a viewing window. Can do.

A processing position guide for a game board according to the present invention is a processing position guide for a game board of means B6 as means B7.
The window portion is formed to have a shape indicating the direction of the guide portion.

  According to the configuration of the means B7, the direction in which the machining position is present is clearly shown. Further, the window portion has both a function as a symbol indicating the processing position and a function as a viewing window, and thus the configuration of the processing position guide is simplified.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the game board manufacturing method according to the present invention includes means B8.
The game board is processed using the processing position guide for the game board of any one of the means B1 to B6.

  According to the configuration of the means B8, it is possible to accurately and easily guide the processing position applied to the game board in the production of the game board.

In order to achieve the above object, the game board according to the present invention provides the means B9 as follows:
It is produced by the game board manufacturing method of the means B8.

  According to the configuration of the means B9, it is possible to obtain a game board that is easy to manufacture and that is accurately processed at the processing position.

In addition, in order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes means B10.
The game board of the means B9 is provided.

  According to the configuration of the means B10, it is possible to obtain a gaming machine that is easy to manufacture and highly reliable.

[Background Art of the Invention Related to Means C1 to C7]
Conventionally, gaming machines such as pachinko machines have been manufactured through a number of processes. For example, a game board that constitutes a game area of a pachinko machine first attaches a decorative sheet to the surface of a board material such as a plywood board, manufactures a decorative board serving as a base (base material), and then shapes the decorative board into a predetermined shape. Manufactured through router processing to cut. Then, a large number of nails are planted on the decorative board after the router processing, and a variety of members such as a display device, a winning device, and a decorative member are attached to complete the game board.

  In recent years, a manufacturing process is managed by printing an identification code such as a bar coat that can specify a type (model) of a gaming machine to be manufactured on a decorative sheet of a gaming board (for example, Patent Document 1). : See JP-A-7-313673). For example, in the attachment process of various members, the content of the barcode attached to the game board is read by a predetermined reading device, and the attachment work of various members corresponding to the model is performed on the game board.

[Problems to be solved by the invention according to means C1 to C7]
However, since the operator manually performs the work of setting the decorative sheet in advance to the sheet sticking device for sticking the decorative sheet to the plate material, the work of inputting various information in advance to the printing device for printing the identification code, etc. If a decorative sheet setting error or information input error occurs in this process, the type of decorative sheet does not match the content of the identification code printed on the sheet. That is, there is a possibility that a decorative sheet or a decorative board (game board) attached with an identification code that does not correspond to a desired model is sent to the next process.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and its object is a gaming machine, a game board, a decorative board, and a decorative board capable of improving manageability in the manufacturing process. It is in providing the manufacturing method of.

[Means C1 to C7 for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the method for manufacturing a decorative board according to the present invention includes, as means C1,
A method of manufacturing a decorative board constituting a gaming board of a gaming machine,
A sheet affixing step of affixing a decorative sheet with a first identification code (temporary identification code) including information (model name information) that can identify the type of the gaming machine to a plate;
A coding step of attaching a second identification code (main identification code) including information (model name information) that can identify the type of the gaming machine to the decorative sheet affixed to the plate material;
In the pre-stage or the post-stage of the coding process, there is provided a collating process for collating the content of the first identification code with the content of the second identification code.

  According to the means C1, when the identification code (second identification code) is attached to the decorative board, the content of the identification code and the content of the temporary identification code (first identification code) previously attached to the decorative sheet Is matched. For this reason, even if a decorative sheet is misplaced or an identification code is misplaced due to an error in setting the decorative sheet in the sheet pasting process or an input error in information relating to the coding process, etc. By performing a predetermined process such as warning notification based on the collation result or stopping the production line, a decorative sheet or a decorative plate with an identification code that does not correspond to the desired model is sent to the next process. Such a problem can be prevented. As a result, it is possible to improve manageability in the manufacturing process.

  In addition, it is conceivable to attach a main identification code (second identification code) to the decoration sheet in advance, but in such a case, only the predetermined model name information or the like is included in the contents of the main identification code. Cannot be included.

  In this respect, according to the means C1, not only the model name information and the like determined in advance, but also information on the date of manufacture and the production line can be included in the content of the identification code (second identification code). . As a result, convenience is improved, for example, if a follow-up investigation is possible in the event of some trouble in the subsequent manufacturing process.

  As described above, the content of the first identification code and the content of the second identification code do not need to be completely matched. Therefore, in the collation step, it is sufficient to compare at least basic information such as model name information common to both identification codes and determine whether the contents of both identification codes match.

Moreover, the manufacturing method of the decorative board concerning this invention is the manufacturing method of the decorative board of the means C1, as the means C2.
Of the first identification code and the second identification code, at least the second identification code is a two-dimensional code.

  In recent pachinko machines and the like, the game area tends to expand, and the number of parts outside the game area to which an identification code necessary only for the manufacturing process is reduced. For this reason, it may be difficult to secure an area to which the second identification code is added in addition to the first identification code. Since the first identification code does not need to be left until the final stage of manufacturing, it may be attached to the part to be excised in the subsequent process, but the second identification code is essential for the management of the subsequent process. Therefore, it may be more difficult to secure the area to be attached.

  In this regard, by using the second identification code as a two-dimensional code as in the present means C2, a sufficient amount of information can be secured and attached even in a relatively narrow area.

The decorative plate manufacturing method according to the present invention includes, as means C3, a decorative plate manufacturing method of means C1 or means C2,
A first identification code is attached in the vicinity of the first corner portion of the decorative sheet having a quadrangular shape, and the second identification code is disposed in the vicinity of the second corner portion that is opposite to the first corner portion. It is characterized by being attached.

  According to the configuration of the means C3, the first identification code and the second identification code can be arranged more apart from each other, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem that the identification codes are confused and read.

Moreover, the method for manufacturing a decorative board according to the present invention includes, as means C4, in the method for manufacturing a decorative board according to any one of means C1 to C3.
The coding process is performed by laser engraving.

  In the configuration in which the identification code is directly printed on the decorative sheet or the label sticker is applied as a label seal, the identification code may become unreadable or the label seal may be peeled off due to friction when the decorative plates are stacked in the manufacturing process. There is.

  In this respect, the occurrence of such a problem can be prevented by attaching an identification code to the decorative sheet by laser marking as in the means C4.

Moreover, in order to achieve the said objective, the decorative board concerning this invention is as means C5,
It is manufactured by the manufacturing method according to any one of the above means 1 to C4.

In addition, in order to achieve the above object, the game board according to the present invention includes means C6.
Of the decorative plate described in the means C5, the decorative plate is formed through a step of cutting out at least a portion to which the first identification code is attached.

  According to the configuration of the means C6, the part to which the first identification code is attached is cut out by router processing or the like, so that the first identification code and the second identification code are mixedly read in the subsequent steps. Such a problem can be prevented. Moreover, the area | region which attaches | subjects a 2nd identification code essential for management of a post process can be ensured by attaching | subjecting a 1st identification code to the site | part cut out from a decorative board.

In addition, in order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes means C7.
The game board according to the means C6 is provided.

  As a gaming machine provided with such a gaming board, for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine can be cited.

  Conventionally, there are many types of gaming machines such as pachinko machines. In addition, there are those called series machines that are similar to each other but differ in the probability of jackpot occurrence. In such a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the design of the decorative sheet may be similar, and the above-described erroneous attachment of the decorative sheet may easily occur. If there is a mistake in pasting a decorative sheet between series machines with different jackpot occurrence probability and the number of winning balls at the time of jackpot, there is a concern that there will be a shortage of disadvantages for the players and those involved in the playground. Therefore, in the gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the configuration of the means C1 and the like are more effective.

  The present invention can be suitably implemented in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

601: Cell sheet 612: Aluminum layer (metal-containing layer)
613: Outer layer 617: Surface resin layer (resin-containing layer)
618: Ventilation hole

Claims (6)

A cell sheet having an outer layer configured to include a resin-containing layer containing a resin, and a metal-containing layer containing a metal disposed inside the outer layer is provided in an arbitrary part, A gaming machine having a heat receiving area in at least a part of a cell sheet,
A gaming machine characterized in that a vent hole extending through the outer layer from the outer surface of the outer layer to at least the outer surface of the metal-containing layer is formed in the heat receiving region . 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the cell sheet is provided in at least one part selected from the group consisting of a gaming board, gaming parts arranged on the gaming board, and a front frame. It said heat receiving area, are engraved is constituted identification code by arranging the dots,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein an opening area of the vent hole is 1/3 or less of an area of the one dot of the identification code. It said heat receiving area, are engraved is constituted identification code by arranging the dots,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein an opening area of the vent hole is larger than 1/100 of an area of the one dot of the identification code. It said heat receiving area, are engraved is constituted identification code by arranging the dots,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein an interval between the air holes is larger than a dimension of the one dot of the identification code. High temperature treatment is performed on at least a part of a cell sheet having an outer layer including a resin-containing layer containing a resin and a metal-containing layer containing a metal disposed inside the outer layer. High temperature treatment process to be applied;
Prior to the high temperature treatment step, a hole extending through the outer layer from the outer surface of the outer layer to at least the outer surface of the metal-containing layer is drilled in a region of the cell sheet where the high temperature treatment is performed. A method for manufacturing a gaming machine, comprising: a vent hole drilling step.

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