JP6052442B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, gaming machines such as pachinko machines are known as gaming machines. For example, a pachinko machine is provided with a game board constituting a game area, and a back set mechanism is provided on the back side thereof. The back set mechanism includes a ball tank for storing game balls, a tank rail, a payout device, and the like.

  In the gaming machine as described above, various abnormal states called errors can occur. For example, when a motor or the like constituting the payout device breaks down, appropriate payout is not performed. In this case, if the motor or the like is not inspected / repaired, the continuation of the game will be hindered. Therefore, the game is interrupted, for example, the game ball is prohibited from being fired, and an abnormal state occurs. Then, when the motor is repaired by replacing it or the like, the abnormal state can be resolved by operating a reset switch provided in the back set mechanism by a game hall related person or the like. Become.

  In recent years, with the mounting of a wide variety of electronic components, the configuration itself of gaming machines has become complicated. Under such circumstances, various abnormal states different from the abnormal states can occur.

  However, regarding any abnormal state, if the abnormal state is resolved by operating the reset switch provided in the back set mechanism, the troublesomeness for the operator is increased, and the game is being played properly. There is a risk of inconveniences such as making the player feel uncomfortable. Note that the above-described problems are not necessarily limited to pachinko machines, but are inherent in other gaming machines such as slot machines.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of taking appropriate measures according to abnormality.

In order to achieve the above object, in the present invention,
An outer frame,
A front frame supported to be opened and closed at one side of the outer frame;
A transparent member door provided on the front side of the front frame;
A locking mechanism that locks the front frame with respect to the outer frame;
A locking mechanism that locks the transparent member door relative to the front frame;
In order to unlock the locked state of the front frame with respect to the outer frame and to unlock the locked state of the transparent member door body with respect to the front frame, a lock shaft provided in the front frame and provided with a key hole A lock having
Interlocking means interlocking with the lock shaft,
By inserting a key into the keyhole and rotating the key to one side, the interlocking unit is rotated to the one side, and the front frame is locked to the outer frame based on the rotation of the interlocking unit to one side. Is unlocked,
By inserting a key into the keyhole and rotating the key to the other, the interlocking unit rotates to the other, and the transparent member door body with respect to the front frame is rotated based on the rotation of the interlocking unit to the other. In gaming machines where the locked state is unlocked,
The interlocking means is fixed to the lock shaft and is movable in the depth direction of the gaming machine together with the lock shaft.
When the key is inserted into the keyhole and pressed, the lock shaft is moved in the depth direction of the gaming machine together with the interlocking means, and the key inserted into the keyhole is further rotated to one side or the other. Detecting means for detecting the operation of the means;
Teaching means capable of teaching at least a predetermined abnormal state;
There is provided teaching cancellation control means for canceling control of teaching by the teaching means based on the detection result of the detecting means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to take appropriate measures according to the abnormality.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a front view which shows a locking device. It is a rear view which shows a locking device. It is a right view which shows a locking device. It is a left view which shows a locking device. It is a disassembled rear view which shows a locking device. It is a decomposition | disassembly right view which shows a locking device. It is a rear view showing the state at the time of unlocking of a glass door frame. It is a right view which shows the use condition of a locking device. It is a block diagram which shows sectional drawing of a cylinder lock, and the electrical structure regarding it. It is a rear view which shows a cylinder lock (cam board etc.). It is sectional drawing explaining the effect | action of a cylinder lock. (A), (b) is a rear view explaining the effect | action of a cylinder lock. (A), (b) is sectional drawing which shows the cylinder lock in another embodiment. (A), (b) is sectional drawing which shows the cylinder lock in another embodiment. It is a rear view which shows the cylinder lock (cam board etc.) in another embodiment.

Means 1. Teaching means capable of teaching at least a predetermined abnormal state;
A gaming machine comprising release operation means capable of releasing teaching by the teaching means,
A gaming machine, wherein the release operation means is provided on the front side of the main body.

  According to the means 1, at least a predetermined abnormal state is taught by the teaching means. Further, the teaching by the teaching unit is canceled by operating the canceling operation unit. Now, in the means 1, the release operation means is provided on the front side of the main body. For this reason, regarding the cancellation of the teaching of the predetermined abnormality, the game hall officials and the like can easily perform the cancellation operation without opening the door or the like and performing the cancellation operation on the inside of the gaming machine main body. Therefore, the troublesomeness associated with the release operation can be eliminated. For this reason, it is possible to take appropriate measures according to the abnormality, and therefore, it is possible to solve the problems for the player and the game hall related personnel when the release operation is performed inside the gaming machine.

Mean 2. Release operation means provided on the front side of the main body,
Means 1 capable of canceling the teaching by the teaching means in an abnormal state different from an abnormal state requiring a predetermined repair or replacement of parts and at least a specific abnormal state requiring a predetermined teaching The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the means 2, the abnormal state in which the teaching is canceled by the canceling operation means is an abnormal state different from an abnormal state requiring at least a predetermined repair or replacement of parts, and at least the predetermined teaching is required. It is a specific abnormal state. In other words, when an abnormal condition that requires predetermined repair or parts replacement occurs, it is necessary to open the door etc. to inspect the inside of the gaming machine for the replacement, etc. There is no such need. In this respect, the means 2 can release the teaching by operating the releasing operation means provided on the front side of the main body when releasing the teaching of the specific abnormal state, and therefore can take appropriate measures according to the abnormality. The above-mentioned operational effects can be achieved more reliably.

  Means 3. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the gaming machine is paid out when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the specific abnormal state includes an error relating to a temporary number of paid out gaming media. .

  If an error related to the number of payouts of temporary game media occurs as in means 3, it directly affects the profits of the players and the people involved in the game hall, and is an act of acquiring game media by fraud. There may be cases. Therefore, such an error is a serious error, and it is necessary to inform the game hall personnel and the like. On the other hand, the error is temporary and need not be repaired or replaced. In this case, based on the teaching, the game hall officials can grasp the occurrence of the error. Then, by operating the release operation means, at least the teaching of the specific abnormal state is released, and as a result, the above-described effects are exhibited.

  Means 4. 4. The gaming machine according to means 2 or 3, wherein the specific abnormal state includes a temporary communication error.

  If a temporary communication error occurs due to noise, etc., as in Means 4, there is a risk of fraud, etc., so it is necessary to notify the relevant personnel of the game hall, but repair or replacement of parts There is no need to do. In this case, based on the teaching, the game hall officials can grasp the occurrence of the error. Then, by operating the release operation means, at least the teaching of the specific abnormal state is released, and as a result, the above-described effects are exhibited.

Means 5. Release operation means provided on the front side of the main body,
A first abnormal state capable of automatically returning to a normal gaming state when a predetermined return condition is satisfied;
A second abnormal state that requires a predetermined repair or replacement of parts and can be returned to a normal gaming state by performing a reset operation by reset means after the repair or replacement of parts;
It is possible to cancel at least the teaching of the third abnormal state among the abnormal states other than the first abnormal state and the second abnormal state and at least a third abnormal state requiring a predetermined teaching. The gaming machine according to means 1, which is characterized in that it exists.

  According to the means 5, when the first abnormal state occurs, it is automatically returned to the normal gaming state by satisfying a predetermined return condition. In addition, when the second abnormal state occurs, a predetermined repair or component replacement is performed, and after the repair or component replacement, a reset operation by a reset unit is performed to restore the normal gaming state. When an abnormal state other than the first abnormal state and the second abnormal state and at least a third abnormal state requiring a predetermined teaching occurs, teaching is actually performed and the teaching is performed. Based on this, the game hall officials and the like can grasp the occurrence of the third abnormal state. In the means 5, the teaching of at least the third abnormal state is canceled by operating the canceling operation means. For this reason, it is possible to avoid problems caused by continuing teaching by such release, for example, problems that are not grasped even if the third abnormal state occurs several times thereafter. In addition, since the release operation means is provided on the front side of the main body, those involved in the game hall who have noticed the teaching do not perform the release operation on the inner side of the gaming machine main body by opening the door etc. The release operation can be performed easily. Therefore, the troublesomeness associated with the release operation can be eliminated. For this reason, it is possible to take appropriate measures according to the abnormality, and therefore, it is possible to solve the problems for the player and the game hall related personnel when the release operation is performed inside the gaming machine.

  Examples of the “first abnormal state” include a case where game media is insufficient in a tank for storing game media, a case where the game media passage is clogged, and the like, For example, in the above case, the game medium is supplemented, clogging is eliminated, and the like. Here, the “predetermined return condition” does not include that the operation related to the cancellation of the teaching is performed by a game-related person or the like when the first abnormal state is taught. It is. In this sense, instead of “predetermined return condition”, “predetermined return condition different from (or different from) cancellation of abnormality teaching” may be used. Further, the “second abnormal state” includes failure of parts, members, and devices, and the “repair or replacement of parts” includes the replacement, removal, repair, and the like. Furthermore, “by performing a reset operation by the reset means” may include data initialization as when the power is turned on.

  Means 6. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the reset means is provided on the back side of the main body.

  In general, parts, members, and devices that are to be repaired or replaced due to failure or the like are often disposed on the back side of the main body. In this regard, like the means 6, the reset means is provided on the back side of the main body, so that the predetermined reset means is operated after predetermined repairs and replacement of parts and devices are performed. Can be done as a work.

  Mean 7 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the release operation means also serves as the reset means, and is configured to be able to release all abnormal state teachings by operation of the release operation means.

  According to the means 7, the reset means and the release operation means are combined, and the teaching of all abnormal states is released by the operation of the release operation means. Therefore, it is possible to unify the abnormal state teaching cancellation method, and even a beginner can easily perform the cancellation operation.

  Means 8. The gaming machine according to any one of means 5 to 7, wherein the third abnormal state is temporary.

  When the third abnormal state is temporary as in the means 8, if the teaching is automatically canceled, the third abnormal state may be overlooked. Further, if the abnormality is not canceled indefinitely, even if the third abnormal state occurs a plurality of times, it may not be possible to properly grasp how much the abnormality has occurred. In this regard, as described above, the cancellation operation means provided on the front side of the main body can be easily operated, so that the abnormal state teaching can be canceled each time. Therefore, the above problem can be avoided more reliably.

  Means 9. The means 5 to 7 are configured to pay out game media when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the third abnormal state includes an error relating to the number of payout of game media temporarily. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  If an error related to the number of payouts of temporary game media occurs as in the means 9, it directly affects the profits of the players and the people related to the game hall, and is an act of acquiring game media by fraud. There may be cases. Therefore, such an error is a serious error, and it is necessary to inform the game hall personnel and the like. On the other hand, the error is temporary and need not be repaired or replaced. In this case, based on the teaching, the game hall officials can grasp the occurrence of the error. Then, by operating the release operation means, at least the teaching of the third abnormal state is released, and as a result, the above-described effects are exhibited.

  Means 10. The gaming machine according to any one of means 5 to 9, wherein the third abnormal state includes a temporary communication error.

  If a temporary communication error occurs due to noise, etc., as in Means 10, there is a risk of fraud, etc., so it is necessary to notify the people concerned at the game hall, but repair or replacement of parts There is no need to do. In this case, based on the teaching, the game hall officials can grasp the occurrence of the error. Then, by operating the release operation means, at least the teaching of the third abnormal state is released, and as a result, the above-described effects are exhibited.

  Means 11. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 10, wherein the release operation means is configured to be able to release the teaching by a predetermined key operation.

  According to the means 11, the abnormal state teaching is canceled by a predetermined key operation. Therefore, it is easy to prevent a situation in which the player releases the teaching by operating the release operation means incorrectly or illegally. In addition, the “predetermined key operation” includes not only turning a key (key) owned by a game hall related person into a keyhole, but also a password that can only be known to a game hall related person. And so on.

Means 12. The body includes an outer frame defining an outer shape;
A front frame supported to be opened and closed at one side of the outer frame;
A transparent member door provided on the front side of the front frame,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 11, wherein the release operation means is provided on at least one of the front frame and the transparent member door.

  According to the means 12, since the release operation means is provided on at least one front side of the front frame and the transparent member door body, the release operation is easily performed. Examples of the “transparent member” include a plate-shaped glass member, a transparent resin member, or a resin member having a transparent window portion.

  Means 13. The game machine according to claim 12, wherein a game board is mounted on the front frame, and a game area of the game board is visible through the transparent member.

  Means 14. In the means 12 or 13, a variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information is installed in the main body, and the identification information of the variable display means can be visually recognized through the transparent member. A featured gaming machine.

  Means 15. The gaming machine according to any one of means 12 to 14, wherein the release operation means also serves as an unlocking means for unlocking a locked state of the front frame with respect to the outer frame.

  According to the means 15, since the release operation means and the unlocking means for unlocking the locked state of the front frame with respect to the outer frame are combined, an increase in the number of parts due to the increase in the means, the structure Problems such as complexity and space limitations can be prevented.

  Means 16. The game machine according to any one of means 12 to 15, wherein the release operation means also serves as an unlocking means for unlocking a locked state of the transparent member door relative to the front frame.

  According to the means 16, since the release operation means and the unlocking means for unlocking the locked state of the transparent member door body with respect to the front frame are combined, an increase in the number of parts due to an increase in the means, Problems such as complicated structure and space limitations can be prevented.

  Means 17. The unlocking means for unlocking the locked state of the front frame relative to the outer frame, the unlocking means for unlocking the locked state of the transparent member door relative to the front frame, and the release operation means The gaming machine according to any one of means 12 to 14, wherein the gaming machine is constituted by one lock.

  According to the means 17, each unlocking and cancellation of the abnormal state teaching can be performed with one lock. As a result, the number of parts can be reduced, the structure can be simplified, and the space can be effectively utilized. An example of the “lock” is a cylinder lock.

  Means 18. By inserting the key into the keyhole of the lock shaft of the lock and performing the first operation, the locked state of the front frame relative to the outer frame is unlocked, and the second operation is performed by inserting the key into the keyhole of the lock shaft of the lock. The unlocking state of the transparent member door body with respect to the front frame is unlocked by performing, and at least teaching of the abnormal state based on performing the third operation with the key inserted into the key hole of the lock shaft of the lock The gaming machine according to claim 17, wherein the game machine is configured to be released.

  According to the means 18, each unlocking and teaching cancellation of an abnormal state can be performed by performing different operations for one lock. Moreover, there is no particular difficulty in each operation. Therefore, even an inexperienced game hall related person can reliably perform each operation. The first to third operations include a rotation operation to one side, a rotation operation to the other, or a rotation operation to one or the other with the lock shaft slid to the back side. Among these, combinations of arbitrary operations that are different from each other can be cited.

  Means 19. By inserting a key into the keyhole of the lock shaft of the lock and rotating it to one side, the locked state of the front frame relative to the outer frame is unlocked, and the key is inserted into the keyhole of the lock shaft of the lock and rotated to the other side. The unlocking state of the transparent member door body with respect to the front frame is unlocked, and at least the abnormality is performed based on performing an operation different from the operation in a state in which a key is inserted into at least the keyhole of the lock shaft of the lock. The gaming machine according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that the state teaching is canceled. Note that “an operation different from the operation” includes “sliding the lock shaft to the back side”, “rotating the lock shaft while sliding the lock shaft to the back side”, and “provided separately. The operation means (for example, a button) is operated to rotate the key ”.

  According to the means 19, it is possible to perform each unlocking and cancel the teaching of the abnormal state by performing different operations for one lock. Moreover, there is no particular difficulty in each operation. Therefore, even an inexperienced game hall related person can reliably perform each operation.

  Means 20. The release operation means is provided separately from the unlocking means for unlocking the locked state of the front frame with respect to the outer frame or unlocking the locked state of the transparent member door body with respect to the front frame. The gaming machine according to any one of means 12 to 14, characterized in that:

  According to the means 20, since the release operation means is provided separately from the unlocking means for unlocking, unlike the case where the unlocking means is also used, an erroneous operation can be made less likely to occur.

Means 21. Detection means for detecting that the release operation of the release operation means has been performed;
A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 20, further comprising teaching release control means for releasing control of teaching by the teaching means based on a detection result of the detecting means.

  According to the means 21, it is detected that the release operation of the release operation means has been performed by the detection means. Then, the teaching cancellation control unit cancels the teaching by the teaching unit based on the detection result of the detection unit. Therefore, a series of teaching cancellation is performed more smoothly. "The detection means is attached to the release operation means", "The detection means is provided in the vicinity of the release operation means", or "The detection means is provided integrally with the release operation means." It may be ”.

  Means 22. The gaming machine according to claim 21, wherein a signal indicating that the release operation of the release operation means has been performed can be output to the outside based on the detection result of the detection means.

  According to the means 22, a signal indicating that the release operation of the release operation means has been performed is output to the outside based on the detection result of the detection means. For this reason, the signal can be grasped on the game hall side, for example, and can be used for data collection, fraud monitoring, and the like. Note that “the signal can be output to the hall computer”.

  Means 23. In any one of means 1 to 22, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Among other things, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine has an operation handle that is provided with an operation handle, fires a game ball in a predetermined game area according to the operation of the handle, and the game ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition, the identification information that is variably displayed on the display unit of the variable display device is displayed in a fixed stop state after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a gaming ball can be won, and a valuable value corresponding to the winning number (if only a prize ball or the like is used) (Including writing to a magnetic card, etc.). In this case, the main body is mainly composed of an outer frame, a front frame, and a transparent member door.

  Means 24. In any one of means 1 to 22, the gaming machine is a revolving type gaming machine. Here, as the configuration of the spinning cylinder type game machine, “a discriminating information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information (specifically, a reel and identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) is variably displayed (specifically Is provided with variable display means for confirming and stopping the display of the identification information after the reel has been rotated), and the change of the identification information is started due to the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever). It is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. A spinning-type game machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state. In the case of a rotating type gaming machine, the variable display means including the reel or the like may be regarded as a variable display device, or provided separately from the reel and corresponding to the identification information (pseudo). A display device that can display identification information (for example, a liquid crystal display device) may be regarded as a variable display device. In this case, the main body is constituted by a main body box and a front door supported to be openable / closable with respect to the main body box.

  Means 25. In any one of means 1 to 22, the gaming machine is a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused. In particular, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine is “variable display of an identification information string (specifically, a reel and identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) consisting of a plurality of identification information”. In this case, a variable display means for confirming and stopping the identification information after the reel is rotated is provided, and the variation of the identification information is started due to the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever). It is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state, and using a game ball as a game medium, and a predetermined number of game balls are required at the start of variation of the identification information. Becomes gaming machine "in which a is configured such that a number of game balls are paid out upon the occurrence of gaming state. In such a gaming machine, the variable display means including the reel or the like may be regarded as a variable display device, or provided separately from the reel and corresponding to the identification information (in pseudo correspondence). A display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device) capable of displaying identification information may be regarded as the variable display device here. In this case, the main body is mainly composed of an outer frame, a front frame, and a transparent member door.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 101 includes an outer frame 102 and a front frame 103 that is provided at the front of the outer frame 102 and is supported at one side of the outer frame 102 so as to be opened and closed. .

  A glass door frame 104 as a transparent member door is provided on the front side of the front frame 103. A game board 105 is detachably attached to the rear part of the front frame 103 (the back of the glass door frame 104 and the inside of the outer frame 102). In the present embodiment, the main body is defined by the outer frame 102, the front frame 103, the glass door frame 104, and the like.

  Below the glass door frame 104, a front decoration frame 109 formed integrally with an upper plate 106 for storing the game balls B is provided. In addition, a lower plate 107 is provided at a substantially lower central portion in the left-right direction at the front lower portion of the front frame 103. A game ball launching handle 108 is provided on the side of the lower plate 107. The handle 108 is connected to a game ball launching device (not shown), and when the player rotates the handle 108, the game ball B is launched from the game ball launching device.

  The game board 105 is formed with a plurality of openings by being subjected to router processing, and each opening has a normal winning chucker 111, a variable winning device 112, an operation chucker 113, a variable display device 114, and a through display. A chucker 115 and the like are provided.

  On one side of the game board 105, an inner rail 116a and an outer rail 116b for guiding the game ball B launched by the game ball launcher to the upper part of the game board 105 are provided. In the vicinity of the lower end portion of the inner rail 116a, an out port 117 through which the game ball B is led out is formed in the game board 105. Then, most of the game balls B flowing down to the lower part of the game board 105 are guided to a ball discharge path (not shown) through this out port 117. In the present embodiment, a part of the game board 105 surrounded by the inner rail 116a and the outer rail 116b and provided with the variable display device 114 and the like is a game area where the game ball B can flow down.

  The variable display device 114 includes a liquid crystal display unit 120 and a center frame 121 provided so as to surround the liquid crystal display unit 120. The liquid crystal display unit 120 displays three display columns, for example, a left symbol row, a middle symbol row, and a right symbol row. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols as identification information, and these symbols are variably displayed so as to scroll for each symbol row.

  More specifically, the design of the liquid crystal display unit 120 of the variable display device 114 is variably displayed based on the winning of the game ball B in the operation chucker 113 provided below the variable display device 114. Then, when the stopped combination of symbols becomes a specific combination set in advance, a special game value is given. That is, a big win state occurs, the big winning opening of the variable winning device 112 is in a predetermined open state (specifically, it is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times), and the game ball B is easy to win. The variable winning device 112 is normally in a state where the game ball B cannot win or is difficult to win.

  As is well known, a back set mechanism (not shown) is provided on the back side of the game board 105. The back set mechanism includes a ball tank for storing the game balls B, a tank rail, a payout passage, and a payout device provided with a motor or the like provided in the middle of the payout passage. Based on the winning of the game ball B in the normal winning chucker 111, the variable winning device 112, and the operation chucker 113, a payout control device (payout control board) provided on the back side of the game board 105 causes a motor or the like (payout). (Device) is driven and controlled, and a predetermined number of premium balls (game balls B) are paid out to the upper plate 106 or the lower plate 107. The game board 5 is provided with a large number of nails for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the flow direction of the game ball B, and various members such as windmills are provided.

  Further, an error indicator 122 is disposed on one side of the front side of the glass door frame 104. The error indicator 122 is provided in the vicinity of a cylinder lock 7 to be described later, and a predetermined number, character, or symbol can be displayed as a segment.

  In the present embodiment, a locking mechanism is provided for maintaining the front frame 103 in a locked state when the front frame 103 is closed with respect to the outer frame 102. In addition, a locking mechanism is provided for maintaining the glass door frame 104 in a locked state when the glass door frame 104 is closed with respect to the front frame 103. In the present embodiment, both locking mechanisms are shared by a single locking device. The lock states are released by a predetermined key operation on the cylinder lock 7 provided on the right side of the front frame 103.

  Here, the structure of the locking device of this Embodiment is demonstrated with reference to FIG. 2 thru | or FIG. 2 is a front view of the locking device, FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof, FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof, and FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof. 6 is an exploded rear view of the locking device, FIG. 7 is an exploded right side view of the locking device, FIG. 8 is a rear view showing a state when the glass door frame is unlocked, and FIG. 9 is a use state. Each right side view is shown. The vertically long base frame 1 constituting the locking device includes a mounting plate 2 and a support plate 3, which are integrally formed in a substantially L-shaped cross section. In the locking device of the present embodiment, the mounting plate 2 is vertically mounted inside the front frame 103 (see FIG. 9).

  A plurality of mounting holes are formed in the mounting plate 2, and rectangular insertion holes 14 and 15 are formed in the upper and lower portions thereof. When the glass door frame 104 is closed, glass door frame flange portions 26 and 27 described later enter the insertion holes 14 and 15. Further, guide pins 2a and 2b for guiding sliding of glass door frame locking members 10 and 11 to be described later are mounted on the mounting plate 2 below the insertion holes 14 and 15.

  Inside the support plate 3, a sliding rod 6 is disposed so as to be slidable up and down. The eaves members 4 and 5 provided in the upper part and the lower part of the base frame 1 can be slid in conjunction only when the sliding eaves 6 are moved upward. The metal fittings 24 and 25 are fixed inside the outer frame 102 so as to correspond to the flange members 4 and 5. The sliding rod 6 is formed in a band shape from a metal plate. Guide holes 6e and 6f are provided at the upper and lower portions of the sliding rod 6, an operation portion 6g for manual operation is provided at the intermediate portion, and a cam plate 8 described later is provided above the lower guide hole 6f. Are formed with two rectangular engaging portions 6c and 6d. When the front frame 103 is unlocked, when a key is operated in the clockwise direction with respect to the cylinder lock 7, a first engagement convex portion 8a of the cam plate 8 described later is engaged with the engagement portion 6d. Further, when the glass door frame 104 is unlocked, when the key operation is performed in the counterclockwise direction with respect to the cylinder lock 7, the second engaging convex portion 8b of the cam plate 8 is engaged with the engaging portion 6c.

  Now, the upper and lower flange members 4, 5 have triangular heads, and the lower ends of the tips serve as engaging portions. Further, guide pins 4a and 5a are respectively fixed to the upper and lower flange members 4 and 5, and the guide pins 4a and 5a are respectively formed in oval guide holes 3a and 3a provided in the upper and lower portions of the support plate 3, respectively. 3b is inserted in an engaged state. Further, the flange members 4 and 5 are guided by guide portions 3c and 3d (see FIG. 6) provided on the upper and lower portions of the support plate 3, respectively. That is, the flange members 4 and 5 are supported by the guide pins 4a and 5a and the guide portions 3c and 3d so as to be slidable vertically within a predetermined range.

  Further, the guide pins 4a and 5a are inserted through the guide holes 6e and 6f of the sliding rod 6, and coil springs 9b and 9d are hung between the flange members 4 and 5 and the mounting plate 2, The eaves members 4 and 5 are always pulled downward. The guide pins 4 a and 5 a are in contact with the lower edge portions of the guide holes 6 e and 6 f of the sliding rod 6 and the guide holes 3 a and 3 b of the support plate 3. Accordingly, as the sliding rod 6 slides upward, the flange members 4 and 5 also move upward in conjunction with each other. On the other hand, each of the eaves members 4 and 5 is independently movable upward, and when the upper and lower eaves members 4 and 5 are moved upward with a wire or the like (when an illegal act is performed) The wire must be hooked on both hook members 4 and 5 and pulled up. That is, it is configured such that unauthorized unlocking cannot be performed only by hooking only one hook member 4 or 5 and pulling it upward.

  The glass door frame locking members 10 and 11 constituting the glass door frame locking mechanism are formed by bending a metal plate into a U-shaped cross section, as shown in FIGS. Of the glass door frame locking members 10 and 11, rectangular locking holes 12 and 13 are formed on the surface on the mounting plate 2 side, and the locking holes 12 and 13 are formed in the mounting plate 2. , 15 are arranged opposite to each other. The glass door frame locking members 10 and 11 are provided with guide holes 10a, 10b, 11a and 11b, respectively, and guide pins 6a fixed to the upper and lower portions of the sliding rod 6 in the guide holes 10a and 11a. , 6b are engaged. The guide holes 10b and 11b are engaged with guide pins 2a and 2b fixed to the upper and lower portions of the mounting plate 2, respectively. Coil springs 9 a and 9 c are hung between the glass door frame locking members 10 and 11 and the mounting plate 2. Under such a configuration, the glass door frame locking members 10 and 11 are always pulled upward, the guide pins 2a and 2b abut on the lower edges of the guide holes 10b and 11b of the glass door frame locking members 10 and 11, and The guide pins 6a and 6b are stopped in a state where the guide pins 6a and 6b are in contact with the lower edges of the guide holes 10a and 11a of the glass door frame locking members 10 and 11, respectively. In such a stop position of the glass door frame locking members 10 and 11, the locking holes 12 and 13 are positioned relative to the upper portions of the insertion holes 14 and 15 on the mounting plate 2 side.

  When the glass door frame 104 is closed, the glass door frame flange portions 26 and 27 provided on the glass door frame 104 side enter the locking holes 12 and 13. At this time, the glass door frame locking members 10 and 11 are pushed by the flange portions 26 and 27, slide downward against the tensile force of the coil springs 9a and 9c, and then the coil springs 9a and 9c. The glass door frame flanges 26 and 27 are locked by returning to the original position by the tensile force. Further, the glass door frame locking members 10 and 11 slide downward as the sliding rod 6 slides downward during unlocking. Thereby, engagement with the glass door frame collar parts 26 and 27 and the locking holes 12 and 13 is cancelled | released.

  Further, a deformed hole for mounting the cylinder lock 7 is formed in the widened portion at the lower portion of the mounting plate 2, and a mounting bracket portion 18 is formed corresponding to the deformed hole. The mounting bracket portion 18 is formed by cutting out a part of the mounting plate 2 and bending the upper and lower cutout pieces in a hook shape inside. The cylinder lock 7 is inserted into the deformed hole of the base frame 1, and the front end portion (rear end portion viewed from the player) is fixed to the mounting bracket portion 18. More specifically, the cylinder lock 7 has a flange 7 a at the tip thereof, and the flange 7 a is attached to the mounting bracket portion 18 in a state where a part of the main body of the cylinder lock 7 is inserted inside the base frame 1. It is fixed with screws.

  A cam plate 8 having a first engaging convex portion 8a and a second engaging convex portion 8b is fixed to the lock shaft 33 (see FIG. 10) of the cylinder lock 7. When the cam plate 8 is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 3 by a key operation, the first engagement convex portion 8a of the cam plate 8 engages with the engagement portion 6d of the slide rod 6, and the slide rod 6 Is slid upward. Thereby, the eaves members 4 and 5 are slid upward. At this time, the engagement between the flange members 4 and 5 and the receiving brackets 24 and 25 on the outer frame 102 side is released, and the front frame 103 is unlocked. Therefore, the locking / unlocking mechanism of the front frame 103 with respect to the outer frame 102 is formed by the flange members 4 and 5, the sliding rod 6, the cam plate 8, the cylinder lock 7 and the like.

  On the other hand, when the cam plate 8 is rotated clockwise in FIG. 3 by the key operation, the second engagement convex portion 8b of the cam plate 8 engages with the engagement portion 6c of the sliding rod 6 and slides. The collar 6 is slid downward, and the glass door frame locking members 10 and 11 are slid downward. At this time, the engagement between the glass door frame locking members 10 and 11 and the glass door frame flanges 26 and 27 on the glass door frame 104 side is released, and the glass door frame 104 is unlocked. Accordingly, the glass door frame locking members 10 and 11, the sliding rod 6, the cam plate 8, the cylinder lock 7, etc. form a locking / unlocking mechanism for the glass door frame 104.

  Here, in this type of conventional locking device, the upper and lower glass door frame locking members are integrally formed and have a relatively large size, but in this locking device, the glass door frame locking members 10 and 11 are In addition to being formed to be separately miniaturized, the unlocking operation is performed in conjunction with the sliding rod 6 of the unlocking mechanism for the front frame. For this reason, the weight of the locking device can be reduced and the structure can be significantly simplified.

  A stopper 16 is provided below the engaging portion 6d of the sliding rod 6 so as to protrude toward the cam plate 8 side. This stopper 16 prevents the sliding rod 6 from sliding upward. When the sliding rod 6 is illegally moved upward with a wire or the like in the locked state, the normal position shown in FIGS. The stopper 16 is brought into contact with the first engaging convex portion 8a of the cam plate 8 in the position of the cam plate 8 so that the sliding rod 6 and the flange members 4 and 5 are prevented from moving to their unlocked positions.

  Subsequently, the configuration of the cylinder lock 7 of the present embodiment will be described in more detail.

  Although not described in FIGS. 2 to 9, the flange 7 a of the cylinder lock 7 is screwed and fixed to the mounting bracket portion 18 together with a pair of upper and lower photosensors 28 and 29 as shown in FIG. 10. ing.

  The cylinder lock 7 includes a cylinder body 31 having a substantially cylindrical shape, a lock shaft 33 provided inside the cylinder body 31 and having a key hole 32 therein, and an outer cylinder provided on the outer periphery of the cylinder body 31. 34 and a support plate 36 for supporting the tip of a coil spring 35 to be described later. The flange 7a is integrally formed at the tip (right end in the figure) of the cylinder body 31.

  A total of six through-holes 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 are formed in the cylinder body 31, three in the upper and lower sides communicating with the inside and the outside of the cylinder body 31. In addition, through holes 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 are also formed in the lock shaft 33 so as to correspond to the through holes 37 to 42. The keyhole 32 side of the through holes 43 to 48 is formed to have a smaller diameter than other portions.

  Each through-hole 37-42, 43-48 is provided so that communication is possible. A spring 49 is accommodated in at least the through holes 37 to 42. One end of the spring 49 is in contact with the outer cylinder 34. A pedestal 51 is connected to the other end of the spring 49. A pin 54 is supported on the pedestal 51 via a plurality of spacers 52 and 53. The pins 54, the spacers 52 and 53, and the base 51 can be moved up and down by the expansion and contraction of the spring 49. At least the pin 54 is provided in the through holes 43 to 48 of the lock shaft 33 so as to be able to appear and retract in the key hole 32. However, the pin 54 is configured to be engaged with a small-diameter portion of the through-holes 43 to 48 on the key hole 32 side so as not to fall into the key hole 32.

  In FIG. 10, as the key K is inserted, the pins 54 move up and down along the grooves on both sides of the key K. When the insertion is completed, the pins 54 enter the grooves. When the pin 54 is in the key K groove, the base end surface of the pin 54 or one end surface of the spacer 52 or 53 and the inner wall surface of the key hole 32 are set to be flush with each other. Yes. Therefore, when the key K is in the inserted state, the lock shaft 33 can be rotated as the key K is rotated. Further, when the key K is in the inserted state, the lock shaft 33 can be slid rearward as the key K is pressed.

  Both end portions of the lock shaft 33 have a smaller diameter than the intermediate portion. A step portion formed at an end portion on the front surface side (left side in the drawing) of the lock shaft 33 is engaged with the step portion of the cylinder body 31. This restricts further movement of the lock shaft 33 toward the front end side. On the other hand, a coil spring 35 is interposed on the outer periphery of the small diameter portion on the rear side (right side in the drawing) of the lock shaft 33. One end of the coil spring 35 is in contact with the support plate 36, and the other end is in contact with the step surface of the lock shaft 33. Due to the urging force of the coil spring 35, the lock shaft 33 is always urged to the left in the figure and is held at the basic position shown in the figure. Further, the cam plate 8 having the first engaging convex portion 8a and the second engaging convex portion 8b is connected to the rear end portion of the lock shaft 33.

  The pair of upper and lower photosensors 28 and 29 are formed in a substantially F-shaped cross section, and have a pair of front and rear light projecting portions and light receiving portions, and a recess is formed between them. When the lock shaft 33 is in the basic position, the cam plate 8 is positioned on the front side (left side) of the recess. On the other hand, when the lock shaft 33 is pressed backward, the cam plate 8 is configured to move to a position corresponding to the recess.

  The photosensors 28 and 29 are electrically connected to a control device 60 for controlling the pachinko machine 101 (in this embodiment, the main board provided in the back set mechanism corresponds). Further, the control device 60 is input with detection signals from various detection sensors provided in the game board 105 and the like. Further, the control device 60 is electrically connected to an error indicator 122 provided on the front frame 103.

  By the way, in the pachinko machine 101 configured as described above, various errors (abnormal conditions) can occur. The type of error will be described. For example, when the tank rail is empty and the game ball B is not refilled, it is assumed that a so-called “out of ball” has occurred, and the upper left lamp on the front side (not shown) ) Lights up. In this case, the game ball B may not be paid out temporarily, but the game is allowed to continue by the player. Then, when the game ball B is compensated, the abnormal state is eliminated, the lamp is automatically turned off, and can be automatically returned to the normal game state. Such an error that is relatively minor and can be automatically restored will be referred to as a first abnormal state.

  Moreover, when the motor etc. which comprise the payout apparatus fail, appropriate payout is not performed. In this case, if the motor or the like is not inspected / repaired, the continuation of the game will be hindered. Therefore, the game is interrupted by, for example, prohibiting the launch of the game ball B, and an abnormality notification lamp (shown on the front side) (Omitted) is lit. When the motor is repaired by replacing it or the like, the abnormality notification lamp is turned off by operating a reset switch (not shown) provided in the back set mechanism by a game hall related person or the like. The notification of the abnormal state will be eliminated. Such an error that requires inspection and repair of the members, devices, etc. will be referred to as a second abnormal state.

  Furthermore, abnormal conditions that do not belong to any of the above may occur. For example, even if the symbol is stopped at the jackpot symbol in the variable display device 114 provided on the game board 105, there may be a problem that the variable winning device 112 is not released due to noise or the like. In this case, the above problem is temporary, and various devices, parts, etc. have not failed. Therefore, the game can be continued virtually. However, on the other hand, since it is a serious abnormality related to the profit on the player side or the game hall side, the abnormality notification is not performed or the abnormality notification cannot be canceled automatically. Such an abnormal state is referred to as a third abnormal state. In addition, as the third abnormal state, for example, a temporary error relating to the number of game balls B to be paid out (for example, where 15 game balls B should be paid out, 16 game balls B have been paid out). (If it has been).

  In the present embodiment, the error indicator 122 constituting the teaching means displays a numerical value or the like corresponding to the third abnormal state. That is, when the third abnormal state is detected, the control device 60 displays a numerical value corresponding to the error on the error indicator 122 (for example, “1” in the case of a communication error such as noise, payout). In the case of errors related to numbers, “2” is displayed, etc.).

  Next, the effect in this Embodiment comprised as mentioned above is demonstrated.

  First, the basic operation related to the locking device will be described. When the front frame 103 of the pachinko machine 101 is closed with respect to the outer frame 102, the upper and lower hook members 4 and 5 of the locking device are independent of each other as shown in FIG. Then, it resists the tensile force of the coil springs 9b, 9d and moves upward while hitting the receiving brackets 24, 25 on the outer frame 102 side, and then returns by the tensile force of the coil springs 9b, 9d to return to the receiving bracket 24. , 25 and locked (two-dot chain line in FIG. 9).

  When unlocking it, when the lock shaft 33 of the cylinder lock 7 is turned counterclockwise with the key inserted into the key hole 32 and the cam plate 8 is rotated, the first engagement protrusion of the cam plate 8 is turned on. The portion 8a is engaged with the engaging portion 6d of the sliding rod 6, and the sliding rod 6 is slid upward. Then, the upper and lower flange members 4 and 5 that are interlocked only when the sliding rod 6 is raised are moved upward, whereby the engagement of the outer frame 102 with the receiving brackets 24 and 25 is released, and the front frame 21 is opened. It becomes possible.

  On the other hand, when the glass door frame 104 in the front frame 103 is closed with respect to the front frame 103, the glass door frame flanges 26 and 27 protruding inside the glass door frame 104 are inserted into the insertion holes 14, as shown in FIG. 15 enters the base frame 1 and enters the locking holes 12 and 13 of the glass door frame locking members 10 and 11. Then, after sliding the glass door frame locking members 10 and 11 against the tensile force of the coil springs 9a and 9c, the glass door frame locking members 10 and 11 are moved upward by the tensile force of the coil springs 9a and 9c. Thus, the glass door frame flanges 26 and 27 are locked to the edge portions of the locking holes 12 and 13, and the glass door frame 104 is locked.

  When unlocking the glass door frame 104, when the lock shaft 33 of the cylinder lock 7 is turned clockwise with the key inserted into the key hole 32 and the cam plate 8 is rotated, the second engagement of the cam plate 8 is achieved. The mating convex portion 8b engages with the engaging portion 6c of the sliding rod 6, and the sliding rod 6 is slid downward against the tensile force of the coil springs 9a, 9c. Then, the upper and lower glass door frame locking members 10 and 11 that are interlocked only when sliding down the sliding rod 6 are slid downward, and thereby the glass door frame collar portions 26 and 27 of the glass door frame 104 and The edges of the locking holes 12 and 13 are disengaged, and the glass door frame 104 is opened.

  On the other hand, even if the wire or the like is inserted from the gap of the pachinko machine 101 in the locked state and is hooked on the hook member 4 or 5, and the hook member 4 or 5 is pulled upward, 5 moves upward, but the other flange member 5 or 4 does not move. For this reason, even if a fraudulent person moves one hook member 4 or 5 in the unlocking direction with a wire or the like, the locked state is held by the other hook member 5 or 4, preventing unauthorized opening of the front frame 103. Is done.

  Further, when an attempt is made to unlock the wire by hooking a wire or the like on the sliding rod 6 and sliding it upward, the stopper 16 provided on the cam plate 8 side of the sliding rod 6 is provided on the cam plate 8. When the first engaging convex portion 8a hits, the movement of the sliding rod 6 toward the unlocking side is prevented, and similarly, unauthorized unlocking of the front frame 103 is prevented.

  Furthermore, since the glass door frame locking members 10 and 11 are formed so as to be independently movable downward with respect to the sliding rod 6, similarly to the above, unauthorized unlocking can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the operation of the cylinder lock 7 not only unlocks the front frame 103 and the glass door frame 104 but also cancels the teaching of the third abnormal state. That is, a game hall official who has noticed the third abnormal state performs a teaching cancellation operation using the cylinder lock 7. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, first, the key K is inserted into the keyhole 32 and a pressing operation is performed. Then, the lock shaft 33 is slid rearward (= back side; right side in the figure) with the pin 54 and the spacer 52 or 53 in the through holes 43 to 48. As a result of the slide, the cam plate 8 moves to a position corresponding to the recess between the light projecting portion and the light receiving portion of the photosensors 28 and 29.

  In this state, the game hall personnel and the like rotate the key K clockwise or counterclockwise. Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (a) or (b), the first engagement convex portion 8a or the second engagement convex portion 8b of the cam plate 8 blocks light transmission and reception between the pair of concave portions, and the photo sensor 28. Alternatively, the fact is detected by 29. The detection signal is input to the control device 60, and based on the input signal, the control device 60 turns off the predetermined numerical value on the error display unit 122. As a result, the teaching of the third abnormal state is cancelled.

  As described above in detail, a third abnormal state that is an abnormal state other than the first abnormal state and the second abnormal state, requires at least a predetermined teaching, and requires confirmation of the contents. In such a case, teaching is performed on the error indicator 122, and based on the teaching, a game hall related person or the like can grasp the occurrence of the third abnormal state. And the teaching is canceled by performing predetermined key operation regarding the cylinder lock 7. For this reason, such a cancellation can avoid problems caused by continuing teaching, for example, problems that cannot be grasped even if a third abnormal state (communication error or payout number error) occurs several times thereafter.

  Further, a cylinder lock 7 as a means for canceling the third abnormal state is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 101 main body (the front side of the front frame 103). For this reason, the game hall personnel who have noticed the teaching can easily perform the release operation without opening the glass door frame 104 and the like and performing the release operation on the back setting mechanism side. Therefore, the troublesomeness associated with the release operation can be eliminated. For this reason, it is possible to take appropriate measures according to the abnormality, and therefore, it is possible to solve the problems for the player and the people related to the game hall when the release operation is performed inside the pachinko machine 101.

  Further, the unlocking means of the front frame 103 with respect to the outer frame 102, the unlocking means of the glass door frame 104 with respect to the front frame 103, and the means for canceling the teaching of the third abnormal state are constituted by one cylinder lock 7. Each action can be shared by one cylinder lock 7. As a result, the number of parts can be reduced, the structure can be simplified, and the space can be effectively used.

  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 embodiment, the key K is inserted into the keyhole 32, and after pressing, the key K is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise, so that the third abnormal state is The teaching (notification) is canceled. On the other hand, a configuration may be adopted in which the teaching of the third abnormal state is canceled by another operation.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), a protrusion 71 protruding from the cam plate 8 is provided at the tip (right end in the figure) of the lock shaft 33, and is separated from the protrusion 71 at the basic position shown in FIG. A photosensor 72 is installed at the position. Under such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), by pressing the key K, the lock shaft 33 is slid rearward (rightward in the figure). As a result, the protrusion 71 enters the recess of the photosensor 72, and it is detected that a pressing operation has been performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to cancel the teaching without particularly rotating the key K.

  (B) Moreover, you may comprise as shown to Fig.15 (a). In the example shown in the figure, a protrusion 73 having a screw hole in the center is fixed to the distal end portion of the lock shaft 33 with a screw 75 via a cam plate 8. A support plate 74 is interposed between the protrusion 73 and the head of the screw 75. A coil spring 76 is provided between the support plate 74 and the cam plate 8 on the outer periphery of the protrusion 73. Further, a hole 77 is formed in the cylinder body 31, and a button 78 is slidably inserted into the hole 77. One end of the button 78 protrudes to the front side (left side in the figure), and the other end is bent upward and is in contact with the cam plate 8. Under such a configuration, the unlocking can be performed by inserting the key K and performing a turning operation. 15B, when the button 78 is pressed, the cam plate 8 is moved backward (to the right in the figure) against the urging force of the coil spring 76, and the photosensors 28, The position corresponding to the 29 recesses is reached. In this state, by rotating the key K, the photo sensor 28 or 29 detects that fact as in the above embodiment.

  (C) Further, in the above embodiment, the pair of upper and lower photosensors 28 and 29 are provided. However, if the teaching is uniformly canceled regardless of the direction of rotation, for example, as shown in FIG. Only one photo sensor 83 may be provided. In this case, the cam plate 8 may be provided with protrusions 81 and 82 in addition to the first engaging convex portion 8a and the second engaging convex portion 8b.

  (D) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, a signal indicating that the teaching release operation of the cylinder lock 7 has been performed based on the detection results of the photosensors 28 and 29 is output to the outside (for example, a hall computer or a pachinko machine 101). You may comprise so that an output is possible to an upper display part. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to grasp the fact that the release has been performed, for example, at the game hall side, and it is possible to use it for data collection, fraud monitoring, and the like.

  (E) In the above embodiment, the unlocking operation means is also used as the unlocking cylinder lock 7, but a teaching release cylinder lock is separately provided on the front side of the front frame 103 or the glass door frame 104. It is good as well.

  (F) Further, the release operation means is not limited to the cylinder lock, and may be embodied in other means as long as the release operation is not performed by the player without permission. For example, the release operation means may be constituted by a switch means capable of switching a password that can only be known to a game hall related person or the like.

  (G) You may implement as a pachinko machine etc. of a different type from the said embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Further, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special gaming state on the condition that a game ball is awarded in a predetermined area after the big hit symbol is displayed. It is also possible to apply to a pachinko machine called a wing mono. In addition to pachinko machines, the present invention can also be implemented as various game machines such as alepatches, sparrow balls, slot machines, game machines in which so-called pachinko machines and slot machines are integrated. In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Therefore, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever) Then, the change of the identification information is started, and the change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. The slot machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that it is information, and in this case, coins, medals and the like are given as representative examples. In this case, the main body is constituted by a main body box and a front door supported to be openable and closable with respect to the main body box, and it is conceivable to provide release operation means on the front door.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable ball display unit is provided which includes a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed. The thing which is not equipped with is mentioned. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of game balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation of the symbol is started due to an operation of an operation lever, for example, due to an operation of a stop button or a predetermined amount As time passes, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and the jackpot state that is advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A large amount of game balls are paid out. In this case, a configuration similar to that of a pachinko machine can be considered as the main body.

  (H) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, the operation method for canceling the teaching may be varied depending on the type of the third abnormal state. For example, in the case of a communication error, the teaching is canceled by rotating counterclockwise, and in the case of an error related to the number of payouts, the teaching is canceled by rotating clockwise. You can also

  (I) In the above embodiment, the error indicator 122 is adopted as the teaching means, and the error indicator 122 is configured to display a numerical value or the like corresponding to the third abnormal state. The third abnormal state may be taught using a lamp, a separately provided lamp, or the like. In addition to the visual teaching mode described above, a speaker or the like that can be taught in an auditory teaching mode such as voice may be adopted as the teaching means.

  7 ... Cylinder lock as release operation means, 8 ... Cam plate, 28, 29, 72, 83 ... Photo sensor constituting detection means, 60 ... Control device, 101 ... Pachinko machine as game machine, 102 ... Outer frame, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 103 ... Front frame, 104 ... Glass door frame as a transparent member door body, 105 ... Game board, 122 ... Error indicator which comprises a teaching means, B ... Game ball as a game medium.

Claims (1)

An outer frame,
A front frame supported to be opened and closed at one side of the outer frame;
A transparent member door provided on the front side of the front frame;
A locking mechanism that locks the front frame with respect to the outer frame;
A locking mechanism that locks the transparent member door relative to the front frame;
In order to unlock the locked state of the front frame with respect to the outer frame and to unlock the locked state of the transparent member door body with respect to the front frame, a lock shaft provided in the front frame and provided with a key hole A lock having
Interlocking means interlocking with the lock shaft,
By inserting a key into the keyhole and rotating the key to one side, the interlocking unit is rotated to the one side, and the front frame is locked to the outer frame based on the rotation of the interlocking unit to one side. Is unlocked,
By inserting a key into the keyhole and rotating the key to the other, the interlocking unit rotates to the other, and the transparent member door body with respect to the front frame is rotated based on the rotation of the interlocking unit to the other. In gaming machines where the locked state is unlocked,
The interlocking means is fixed to the lock shaft and is movable in the depth direction of the gaming machine together with the lock shaft.
When the key is inserted into the keyhole and pressed, the lock shaft is moved in the depth direction of the gaming machine together with the interlocking means, and the key inserted into the keyhole is further rotated to one side or the other. Detecting means for detecting the operation of the means;
Teaching means capable of teaching at least a predetermined abnormal state;
A gaming machine comprising teaching release control means for releasing control of teaching by the teaching means based on a detection result of the detecting means.

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