JP6090374B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a kind of gaming machine, there is a rotating type gaming machine, for example, a slot machine. In general, a slot machine includes a box-shaped housing whose front surface is open, and a front door pivotally supported on the front side of the housing so as to be openable and closable. A variable display device comprising a rotating body, a control device (control board) for performing game control, a hopper device for paying out medals, and the like are housed.

  Then, the player who plays the game advances the game by operating various operating means such as levers and buttons provided on the front door. Specifically, in the slot machine, after each player inserts a medal or operates a bet button to bet a predetermined number of medals, each spinning body starts rotating by operating a start lever, and each spinning machine rotates. After starting the operation, each time the body is sequentially stopped by operating a stop switch or elapse of a predetermined time. Then, a lottery is performed on condition that the medal is inserted and the start lever is operated, and a predetermined number of medals are obtained on the condition that the lottery result is winning and the player has stopped the winning symbol on the preset active line. Or a special gaming state such as a bonus game advantageous to the player occurs.

  In a gaming machine such as a slot machine, various electric devices such as a start lever and a stop switch are electrically connected to various control boards directly by a connection cable (harness) or via a relay board.

  Usually, the control board and the relay board are mounted inside the housing in a state of being stored in a case member called a board box. The board box has an opening corresponding to a terminal portion (hereinafter referred to as a board-side connector) provided on the internal board, and the board-side connector exposed to the outside of the box through the opening. The connector of the connection cable (hereinafter referred to as a cable side connector) is detachably connected (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-148853 A

  However, in recent years, fraudulent acts such as removing the cable-side connector from the board-side connector and connecting an unauthorized device to the cable-side connector or the board-side connector have become a problem.

  Such a problem is not limited to slot machines, but is inherent in other gaming machines such as pachinko machines.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing fraud.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A substrate comprising a terminal portion for transmitting or receiving a signal to or from a predetermined electrical device;
An encapsulation member that encapsulates the substrate with the terminal portion exposed;
In the gaming machine in which a connector of a connection cable electrically connected to the electrical device is connected to the terminal portion,
A covering member that is detachably attached to the enveloping member so as to cover the terminal portion, and restricts movement of the connecting cable connected to the terminal portion in the direction of disconnection of the connector;
A first protrusion protrudingly formed on the covering member;
From the enveloping member or a predetermined member assembled to the enveloping member, a second projecting portion formed so as to protrude in parallel with the first projecting portion,
It is attached in a state of being inserted into both the projecting portions so as to enclose both the first projecting portion and the second projecting portion. And a lid member that cannot be removed from
In the mounted state of the cover member, together with the cover member is removable from said encapsulation member,
The gist of the lid member is that the locking portion can be unlocked and removed from both protrusions by cutting or excising a predetermined portion of the outer wall portion of the lid member.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, there is an excellent effect that fraud can be suppressed.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a perspective view of a slot machine. It is a rear view of a front door. It is a front view of the housing | casing of the state which removed the front door. It is an expanded view of the belt-shaped belt which comprises each reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows a board | substrate box, a connector cover, and a sealing cap. (A) is a side view which shows a connector cover, (b) is a bottom view which shows a connector cover. FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line LL in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows a sealing cap. It is a top view which shows a sealing cap. It is a front view which shows a sealing cap. It is a rear view which shows a sealing cap. It is a side view which shows a sealing cap. It is the KK sectional view taken on the line of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the sealing cap in another embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the sealing cap in another embodiment. It is a fragmentary sectional view showing a connector cover etc. in another embodiment. It is a fragmentary sectional view showing a projection part etc. in another embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a swing type gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 3 is a rear view of the front door 12, and FIG. 4 is a front view of the housing 11 with the front door 12 removed.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The casing 11 includes a top plate 11a, a bottom plate 11b, a back plate 11c, a left plate 11d, and a right plate 11e formed in a wooden plate shape, and the adjacent plates 11a to 11e are fixed by a fixing means such as adhesion. Thus, it is formed in a box shape with the front surface opened as a whole. In addition, each board 11a-11e may be comprised with a synthetic resin panel or a metal panel other than being comprised with a wooden panel, or it is comprised by forming in the box shape integral with a synthetic resin material or a metal material. May be. The housing 11 configured as described above is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility at the time of installation in the game hall.

  A front door 12 is provided on the front side of the housing 11. The front door 12 is rotatably supported on the left side plate 11d of the housing 11 by a pair of upper and lower hinge mechanisms 25a and 25b.

  Further, the front door 12 is brought into a locked state by engagement between a locking device 600 provided on the back side of the front door 12 and a support fitting 800 provided on the housing 11 side. In the closed state of the front door 12, only the cylinder lock 700 of the locking device 600 is exposed to the front side of the front door 12. Then, by inserting a key into the cylinder lock 700 and rotating it clockwise as viewed from the front side of the slot machine 10, the locking device 600 and the support bracket 800 are unlocked, and the front door 12 Opening is allowed.

  A game panel 30 for notifying the player of the game state is provided above the center of the front door 12. In the game panel 30, three vertically long display windows 31L, 31M, 31R are formed side by side. The display windows 31L, 31M, 31R are made of a transparent or translucent material, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R. The display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the inside of the housing 11 is vertically divided into two by a partition plate 40, and a reel unit 41 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper portion of the partition plate 40.

  The reel unit 41 includes a left reel 42L, a middle reel 42M, and a right reel 42R as rotating bodies formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are arranged on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R correspond to the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is visible through the corresponding display windows 31L, 31M, 31R. A belt-like belt is wound around the outer peripheral surface of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R, and a number of symbols as identification information are printed on the outer peripheral surface of the belt at regular intervals. When the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R rotate forward, the surfaces of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R.

  Each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is coupled to stepping motors 61L, 61M, and 61R (see FIG. 6) as driving means, and each reel 42L is driven by the stepping motors 61L, 61M, and 61R. , 42M, 42R can be rotated individually, that is, independently of each other. Then, when the drive shafts of the stepping motors 61L, 61M, and 61R are rotated, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are rotated about the drive shafts so as to rotate.

  The reel unit 41 is provided with reel index sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R (see FIG. 6). In the present embodiment, a transmissive photosensor in which a light emitting element and a light receiving element are held at a predetermined interval is employed as each of the reel index sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R. Each reel index sensor 55L, 55M, 55R detects that a sensor cut van (not shown) passes between both elements each time each reel 42L, 42M, 42R makes one round, and each time a main control described later is performed. A detection signal is output to the device 131. The main controller 131 can check and correct the rotational positions of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R almost every round based on this detection signal.

  For example, in this embodiment, the stepping motors 61L, 61M, and 61R are set to rotate once by giving a drive signal of 504 pulses (also referred to as an excitation signal or an excitation pulse, hereinafter the same). That is, each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is configured to rotate by a rotation amount corresponding to the number of drive signals such that each reel 42L, 42M, 42R changes by an angle of 5 ° with a drive signal of 7 pulses. Yes. Further, the rotational positions of the stepping motors 61L, 61M, 61R, that is, the rotational positions of the reels 42L, 42M, 42R are controlled by this drive signal.

  On each of the belts of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R described above, a plurality of, specifically, 21 symbols are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction). Therefore, 24 pulses (= 504 pulses ÷ 21 symbols) are required to switch from one symbol to the next symbol at a predetermined position. Based on the number of pulses from the time when the rotational positions of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are detected, it is possible to recognize which symbols are visible from the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R. Control can be performed such that the symbols can be viewed from the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R.

  Of the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, the number of symbols that can be visually recognized through the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R is mainly determined by the vertical lengths of the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R. Is limited to a predetermined number. In this embodiment, three reels are provided. For this reason, when all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible to the player.

  Here, the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R will be described. FIG. 5 shows a symbol arrangement drawn on the belt wound around each of the left reel 42L, the middle reel 42M, and the right reel 42R. As shown in the figure, each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is provided with 21 symbols in a row. Although numbers 1 to 21 are assigned to the respective reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, these are given for convenience of explanation, and are not actually attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R. . However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As a symbol, there are a “red 7” symbol (for example, the left belt 20th) and a “white 7” symbol (for example, the left belt 19th) as the first special symbol for shifting to the big bonus game. . In addition, there is a “BAR” symbol (for example, the 14th left belt) as the second special symbol for shifting to the regular bonus game. Further, there is a “replay” symbol (for example, the eleventh left belt) as a third special symbol for shifting to the replay game. In addition, a “watermelon” symbol (for example, the left belt ninth), a “bell” symbol (for example, the left belt eighth), and a “cherry” symbol (for example, left) as the small character symbols from which the small character is paid out. Belt 4th). As shown in FIG. 5, the number of various symbols and the arrangement order are completely different in the belts wound around the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R.

  A total of five combination lines are attached to the game panel 30 such that three display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R are connected to each other and three in parallel in the horizontal direction and two in diagonal directions. Of course, the maximum number of combined lines may be 6 or more, or less than 5, and the maximum number of combined lines may be changed according to a predetermined condition. Corresponding to these combination lines, effective line display sections 32, 33, and 34 are provided on the left side when viewed from the front of the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R. The first effective line display unit 32 is notified by lighting or the like when the central horizontal line (center line) of the combination lines is activated. When the upper and lower horizontal lines (upper line and lower line) of the combination lines are activated, the second effective line display unit 33 is displayed and notified by lighting or the like. The third effective line display unit 34 is notified by lighting or the like when a pair of diagonal lines (downward right line and upward right line) of the combination lines is activated. A winning is awarded when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the activated combination line, that is, on the activated line, and a predetermined medal payout process, a transition process to a specific game, and the like are executed.

  Here, the payout number regarding each symbol when winning is explained. Regarding the small role design, when the “Watermelon” design is aligned with the left, middle and right on the active line, 15 medals are paid out. When the “Bell” design is aligned with the left, middle and right on the effective line Pays out 8 medals, and when the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 42L stops on the active line, 2 medals are paid out. That is, the “cherry” symbols of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R are irrelevant to the medal payout. In addition, for the “cherry” symbol, the medal payout is performed regardless of the combination with other symbols, and therefore, a plurality of effective lines of the left reel 42L overlap (specifically, the upper or lower row) with “ When the “cherry” symbol is stopped, medals are paid out by multiplying the number of overlapping active lines. As a result, in this embodiment, four medals are paid out.

  For other symbols, the combination of the first special symbol (Big Bonus symbol) “Red 7” symbol or “White 7” symbol on the same line with the left, middle and right symbols In the case of “BAR” symbol which is a combination of 15 medal payouts and second special symbols (regular bonus symbols), 15 medal payouts are also made when they are aligned with the left, middle and right on the active line. In the present embodiment, for example, the “red 7” symbol and the “cherry” symbol may be established at the same time, but the medal payout in this case is fifteen. This is because the upper limit number for one medal payout is set to 15.

  Further, when the “replay” symbol, which is the combination of the third special symbol, is aligned with the left, middle, and right on the active line, the medal payout is not performed. In other cases, that is, when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 42L does not stop on the active line and the same symbols as the left, middle, and right are not aligned on the active line, no medal payout is performed.

  Here, the bonus game in the present embodiment will be described. The regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as “RB”) game is composed of 12 JAC games. The JAC game is a game in which only one bet is allowed, and is a game with a very high probability that JAC symbols (here, replay symbols are substituted) are aligned on the active line, that is, establishment of JAC symbols is very high. When a JAC symbol is established in a JAC game, the maximum number (15 in this case) of medals is paid out. When the JAC symbol is established 8 times, the RB game is ended even before the JAC game reaches 12 times. On the other hand, the big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) game is composed of 30 small role games and 3 JAC ins. A small role game is a game in which a small role is won with a high probability (“Bell” symbols etc. are on the active line), and JAC in means entering the JAC game 12 times. When JAC symbols are aligned on the active line, JAC in is established. The JAC game is the same as that of the RB game. Also, when the JAC game by the third JAC in is finished, the BB game is finished even before the small role game reaches 30 times, and before the JAC in reaches 3 times after the 30 small role games are finished. Even if there is, the BB game ends. The form of the bonus game is not limited to the above form, and may be a different form.

  An operation area 51 is provided below the game panel 30. The operation area 51 has a flat panel portion 51a extending from the lower end of the game panel 30 toward the front side, and a vertical wall portion 51b hanging downward from the front end portion of the flat panel portion 51a. ing.

  On the left side of the vertical wall portion 51b, a start lever 71 that is operated to start rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R all at once (not necessarily simultaneously) is provided. The start lever 71 constitutes start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, that is, to start variable display. The start lever 71 is a lever that is pushed by the hand when the player starts the game, and automatically returns to the original position after the hand is released. When the start lever 71 is operated while a medal is inserted, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R start to rotate all at once.

  On the right side of the start lever 71, button-like stop switches 72, 73, 74 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 42L, 42M, 42R are provided. Each of the stop switches 72, 73, and 74 is disposed substantially directly below the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R corresponding to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R to be stopped. The stop switches 72, 73, 74 constitute stop operation means operated to stop variable display based on the rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, 42R. Each of the stop switches 72, 73, 74 can be stopped when a predetermined time elapses after the left reel 42L starts rotating, and is stopped by lighting a lamp (not shown) during such a state. It is notified that the operation is possible, and is turned off when the rotation stops.

  A medal insertion slot 75 for inserting medals is provided on the right side of the flat panel portion 51a in the operation area 51. The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 75 are guided to either the storage passage 81 or the discharge passage 82 by the selector 84 as passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. That is, the selector 84 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid 83 (see FIG. 6), which is set to the discharge path 82 side when the medal path switching solenoid 83 is not excited, and switched to the storage path 81 side when excited. It has become. The medal guided to the storage passage 81 is guided to the hopper device 91 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 82 is guided to the medal tray 18 from the medal discharge port 17 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  The hopper device 91 as a payout means for giving a medal to the player is configured by a storage tank 92 for storing the medal and a payout device 93 for paying out the medal to the player. The payout device 93 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge the medal to the opening 94 provided in the central right part of the discharge passage 82 and to the medal tray 18 through the discharge passage 82. To come out. Further, a reserve tank 95 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 91 in order to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals in the storage tank 92. A guide plate 96 for discharging medals from the storage tank 92 to the reserve tank 95 is provided inside the storage tank 92 of the hopper device 91. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 96 is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 95.

  A button-like return switch 76 is provided below the medal slot 75. The return switch 76 is a switch that is pressed when a medal inserted into the medal slot 75 is jammed in the selector 84. When this switch is pressed, the selector 84 is mechanically operated to operate the selector 84. The medals packed in 84 are returned from the medal discharge port 17.

  A first credit insertion switch 77 is provided on the left side of the flat panel portion 51 a in the operation area 51. The first credit insertion switch 77 is for inserting three credited virtual medals at a time. A second credit insertion switch 78 is provided on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 77 as a button-like switch smaller than the switch 77. The second credit insertion switch 78 is for inserting one credited virtual medal at a time.

  The first credit insertion switch 77 is a so-called “max bet button” which performs the maximum medal bet by one operation. Accordingly, since the first credit insertion switch 77 is operated by the player relatively frequently, the operation buttons are formed larger than the other switches such as the stop switches 72 to 74, and the player can easily operate. ing.

  A button-shaped changeover switch 80 is provided on the left side of the start lever 71. The change-over switch 80 is configured to be a toggle type that is turned on when pressed once, turned off when pressed again, and turned on / off every time the pressing operation is performed. The changeover switch 80 is operated to change the handling format of inserted medals inserted into the medal slot 75 more than necessary, or acquired medals returned to the player as a result of a predetermined game.

  When the change-over switch 80 is in the ON state, the “credit mode” is set so that surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for example, 50 medals) and winning medals are stored and stored as credit medals. " When the changeover switch 80 is in the OFF state, the “direct mode” is set so that surplus inserted medals and winning medals are paid out as actual medals. If there is a credit medal when the credit mode is switched to the direct mode, the corresponding credit medal is paid out as an actual medal. Thus, the player can execute the game in a format according to his / her preference by switching between the credit mode and the direct mode. The changeover switch 80 constitutes a changeover operation means for changing over the handling type. Further, if paying attention to the function of paying out a credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the changeover switch 80 constitutes a settlement operation means for actually paying out the stored game value. In addition to being configured to switch between the “credit mode” and the “direct mode” by operating the changeover switch 80, the virtual medal stored and stored is paid out when the changeover switch 80 is operated by always setting the “credit mode”. It may be made to function as only a settlement switch.

  Various operation switches such as start lever 71, stop switches 72 to 74, credit insertion switches 77 and 78, changeover switch 80, etc. are housed in a case in which various members such as operation buttons and sensors for detecting the operation thereof are housed in a case. It is attached to the operation area 51 in a state. Each of these operation switches is connected to an operation relay board 112 described later via a connection cable, and the operation relay board 112 is connected to a main control device 131 described later via the connection cable. However, each operation switch in the present embodiment is connected to the connection cable and the connector in the case, and the connection cable cannot be removed unless the case is opened.

  Below the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R of the gaming panel 30, there are a remaining number display section 35 for displaying the number of medals activated and stored in the credit mode, and in a special gaming state such as a big bonus or a regular bonus. For example, a game number display unit 36 for displaying the number of remaining games and an acquired number display unit 37 for displaying the number of acquired medals are provided. Although these display parts 35-37 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute by a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  Here, a procedure for betting medals will be described. In both the direct mode and the credit mode, a bet is placed when a medal is inserted from the medal slot 75 at the start of the game.

  That is, when the first medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 75, the first effective line display section 32 is turned on, and the corresponding center line becomes the effective line, and the second medal is the medal insertion slot. When the number 75 is inserted, the second effective line display section 33 is turned on, and a total of three combination lines including an upper line and a lower line corresponding to the second effective line display section 33 become effective lines, respectively, and the third medal is a medal. When it is inserted into the insertion port 75, the third effective line display unit 34 is further turned on, and a total of five combination lines including a pair of diagonal lines corresponding thereto become effective lines.

  When four or more medals are inserted into the medal slot 75, the surplus medals exceeding three are switched to the discharge passage 82 by the selector 84 if the current mode is the direct mode. It is returned from the outlet 17 to the medal tray 18. On the other hand, in the credit mode, it is stored inside the slot machine, and the number of stored sheets is displayed on the remaining number display unit 35. An upper limit number is determined for the number of stored sheets (for example, 50), and when more medals are inserted, they are returned to the medal tray 18 from the medal outlet 17.

  Further, when a game is played in the credit mode and the remaining number display unit 35 displays the stored number, the virtual medal is also displayed when any of the first and second credit insertion switches 77 and 78 is pressed. Will be bet.

  For example, when the second credit insertion switch 78 is pressed, the numerical value displayed on the remaining number display unit 35 is decremented by one as one virtual medal is inserted, and the first effective line display unit 32 lights up and the center line becomes an effective line. When the first credit insertion switch 77 is pressed, three numerical values displayed on the remaining number display unit 35 are decremented as three virtual medals have been inserted, and all valid line display units are decremented. 32 to 34 are turned on, and a total of five combination lines become effective lines.

  In addition, when the virtual medal which should be inserted when either of the 1st and 2nd credit insertion switches 77 and 78 is pushed is not stored, for example, when the display of the remaining number display unit 35 is 2, the first credit For example, when the insertion switch 77 is pressed, all the numerical values in the remaining number display section 35 are decremented to 0, and bets are placed for the virtual medals that can be inserted.

  Now, on the upper part of the front door 12, an upper lamp 13 that lights or flashes as the game progresses, various sound effects sound as the game progresses, and the game state is notified to the player. A pair of left and right speakers 14A and an auxiliary display unit 15 for providing various information to the player are provided. In the present embodiment, the auxiliary display unit 15 is configured by a liquid crystal display for the purpose of diversifying display contents and increasing the display effect. However, other displays such as a dot matrix display may be used. Good. The auxiliary display unit 15 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is caused by the main display unit. This is referred to as an auxiliary display unit 15. On the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 15, an upper lamp 13, a speaker 14 </ b> A, and a sub control device 111 for driving the auxiliary display unit 15 are provided. The positions and number of the upper lamps 13 and the speakers 14A are not limited to those described above.

  The sub-control device 111 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 13, the speakers 14A and 14B, and the auxiliary display unit 15, and includes a substrate including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like for driving them.

  The sub control device 111 is configured to independently drive and control the upper lamp 13, the speakers 14 </ b> A and 14 </ b> B, and the auxiliary display unit 15 based on a signal from the main control device 131 described later. As described above, the sub-control device 111 executes indirect control such as voice, lamp, and display related to the game, so that the burden on the main control device 131 can be reduced. That is, the sub-control device 111 corresponds to a sub-board that performs auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 131 that is a main board that manages and manages games. Of course, it is good also as a structure which the sub control apparatus 111 controls various display parts 32-37.

  The sub-control device 111 is configured such that a substrate (sub-substrate) 200 is accommodated in a substrate box 201 as an encapsulating member made of a transparent resin material or the like (see FIG. 9). The substrate box 201 includes a box base 202 having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and a box cover 203 that covers an opening of the box base 202. The substrate box 201 has a sealing structure (so-called caulking structure), whereby the box base 202 and the box cover 203 are connected so as not to be opened.

  Any structure can be applied to the sealing structure as long as the box base 202 and the box cover 203 are connected so as not to be opened. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 and the like, a plurality of connecting parts 205 are connected. The box base 202 and the box cover 203 are connected so that they cannot be opened by inserting a caulking member such as a break screw or a one-way screw into the hole of the connecting portion 205.

  The sealing process of the substrate box 201 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the opening / sealing process again even after the operation. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting a caulking member into a hole of at least one of the plurality of connecting portions 205. When the substrate box 201 is opened due to a failure of the accommodated substrate 200, the connection between the connecting portion 205 into which the caulking member is inserted and the other connecting portion 205 is disconnected. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the caulking member is inserted into the hole of the other connecting portion 205. If the history of opening the substrate box 201 is left in the substrate box 201, it can be easily found that the unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 201.

  However, as will be described later, the board 200 is provided with terminal portions 401 and the like for connecting connectors of various connection cables, and the board box 201 has connector openings 405 and the like corresponding to the terminal portions 401 and the like. Is provided (see FIG. 7). Thereby, the terminal portion 401 and the like are exposed from the substrate box 201.

  A lower plate 16 on which a model name, a character related to a game, and the like are displayed is mounted above the medal tray 18. In addition, an ashtray 19 that can be reversed to the lower side on the front side is provided on the left side of the medal tray 18. Further, a pair of left and right speakers 14B similar to the speaker 14A are provided in the back of the medal tray 18.

  A power supply box 121 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 91 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 121 includes a power switch 122, a setting key insertion hole 124, and the like. The power switch 122 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 131. The setting key insertion hole 124 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the appearance of medals. That is, the setting state (winning probability setting process) of the slot machine 10 can be changed from “setting 1” to “setting 6” by operating the hole manager or the like by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 124. It has become.

  A main control device 131 is attached to the back plate 11 c of the housing 11 above the reel unit 41. The main control device 131 constitutes a main board for overall management of the game. As will be described later, the CPU that controls the main control, the ROM that stores the game program, and the necessary data according to the progress of the game are temporarily stored. RAM, a port for communicating with various devices, a board (main board) including a clock circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc. This substrate is housed in a substrate box having a sealing structure.

  Here, a characteristic configuration of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control device 131, the sub control device 111, and the like have a characteristic configuration related to a portion to which the connector of the connection cable is connected. Hereinafter, the sub control device 111 will be described in detail as an example.

  The substrate 200 of the sub-control device 111 is provided with terminal portions 401, 402, 403, 404 that are electrically connected to a CPU or the like via a wiring pattern (see FIG. 7).

  A connector of a connection cable for receiving a control signal from the main controller 131 is connected to the terminal unit 401, and a connector of a connection cable for outputting a control signal to the upper lamp 13 is connected to the terminal unit 402. The terminal unit 403 is connected to a connector of a connection cable for outputting a control signal to the speakers 14A and 14B. The terminal unit 404 is connected to a connector of a connection cable for outputting a control signal to the auxiliary display unit 15. Connected (see FIG. 9).

  On the other hand, a plurality of connector openings (hereinafter simply referred to as openings) 405 to 408 are provided in the recess 203a of the board box 201 (box cover 203) corresponding to the terminal portions 401 to 404 (hereinafter referred to simply as openings). (See FIG. 7). And each terminal part 401-404 protrudes from each opening part 405-408, respectively, and is in the state exposed to the exterior of the board | substrate box 201. FIG.

  Further, a connector cover 411 as a covering member made of a transparent resin material is attached to the board box 201 so as to cover these terminal portions 401 to 404 (connectors of connection cables connected to the terminal portions 401 to 404). (See FIG. 9).

  FIGS. 8A and 8B are a side view and a bottom view, respectively, showing the connector cover 411. The connector cover 411 is a substantially rectangular cover wall portion that covers the surface of the connecting cable in the direction of disconnection of the connector. 412, a top wall part 413 projecting in a direction orthogonal to the cover wall part 412, a pair of arm parts 414 extending integrally with both ends of the ceiling wall 413 and projecting in a direction orthogonal to the cover wall part 412, A locking claw 415 provided integrally at the tip of the arm portion 414 and projecting downward, a support wall portion 416 extending from the lower side of the cover wall portion 412 in the same direction as the arm portion 414, and the support wall A side wall portion 417 that connects between the portion 416 and the arm portion 414, and a protrusion 418 that protrudes in the opposite direction from the support wall portion 416 from the longitudinal center of the lower side of the cover wall portion 412. These respective units 412-418 are integrally molded.

  The connector cover 411 is attached to the board box 201 from the front side of the box cover 203 in the direction shown in FIG.

  More specifically, the connector cover 411 moves the arm part 414 while guiding the arm part 414 along the side surface of the board box 201 until the side wall part 417 and the tip of the support wall part 416 come into contact with the recess 203a of the board box 201. As a result, the latching claw 415 is caught on the back side (box base 202) of the substrate box 201 and is brought into a latched state (see FIG. 9).

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the connector cover 411 is attached, the distance between the connector CN of the connection cable CC and the cover wall portion 412 is shorter than the distance (insertion amount) required for removing the connector CN. Become. Further, the support wall portion 416 is in surface contact with the stepped portion 203b of the box cover 203, so that the tilt of the connector cover 411 is restricted. Furthermore, the cover wall portion 412 of the connector cover 411 and the front wall 203c of the box cover 203 adjacent thereto are substantially flush.

  In addition, when the connector cover 411 is attached, an opening 419 is formed between the top wall 413 and the board box 201, and the cable CA of the connection cable CC is led out from the opening 419. The presence of the opening 419 does not hinder the connection state of the connection cable CC, and adverse effects on the cable CA are suppressed.

  Further, a projection 204 is provided on the edge of the front wall 203 c of the box cover 203 that is flush with the cover wall 412 of the connector cover 411, corresponding to the projection 418 of the connector cover 411. The protrusion 418 corresponds to the first protrusion in this embodiment, and the protrusion 204 corresponds to the second protrusion.

  In the present embodiment, the protruding portion 418 and the protruding portion 204 are formed so that the protruding length, width, thickness, and the like thereof are substantially the same. When the connector cover 411 is attached, the protrusions 418 and 204 overlap with each other in the thickness direction (left and right direction in FIG. 9) and come into surface contact.

  In addition, through holes 418a and 204a penetrating in the thickness direction are formed at the roots of the protrusions 418 and 204, respectively. Instead of the through holes 418a and 204a, recesses into which locking claws 513a and 514a of locking pieces 513 and 514, which will be described later, enter.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9, after the connector cover 411 is attached, the sealing cap 500 is attached to the projections 418 and 204 so as to cover the projection 418 of the connector cover 411 and the projection 204 of the box cover 203. Is attached. That is, the sealing cap 500 is attached so as to straddle both the connector cover 411 and the box cover 203. The sealing cap 500 corresponds to the lid member in the present embodiment.

  Here, the sealing cap 500 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 10 to 14 are a perspective view, a plan view, a front view, a rear view, and a side view showing the sealing cap 500, respectively. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line KK of FIG.

  The entire sealing cap 500 is integrally formed of a resin material such as polycarbonate.

  The sealing cap 500 includes a substantially box-shaped main body portion 501 whose front side is open. The main body portion 501 includes an upper wall portion 502, a lower wall portion 503, a left wall portion 504, a right wall portion 505, and a back wall portion 506. These wall portions 502 to 506 constitute the peripheral wall portion in the present embodiment.

  The left wall portion 504 and the right wall portion 505 are formed with bulging portions 507 and 508 that bulge outward in the vertical direction in the center in the vertical direction, respectively, along the front-rear direction, Groove portions 509 and 510 are formed along the front-rear direction. An interval X1 between the groove portions 509 and 510 is set to a size corresponding to the width of the protrusions 418 and 204. The vertical width X2 of the grooves 509 and 510 is set to a size corresponding to the thickness of the protrusions 418 and 204. The groove portions 509 and 510 correspond to guide grooves in the present embodiment.

  The back wall 506 is formed with a rectangular opening 511 that is open in the entire left and right direction within a range corresponding to the upper and lower sections of the grooves 509 and 510.

  Inside the main body 501, a pair of locking pieces 513 and 514 extending in a tongue shape from the upper and lower sides of the opening 511 toward the front are provided. Locking claws 513a and 514a are formed so as to protrude from the distal ends of the locking pieces 513 and 514 on opposite sides.

  The sealing cap 500 is attached to the protrusions 418 and 204 with respect to the interval X3 between the locking piece 513 and the upper wall portion 502 of the sealing cap 500 and the interval X4 between the locking piece 514 and the lower wall portion 503, respectively. In this case, the interval is set to be larger than the interval necessary for elastically deforming the locking pieces 513 and 514. As a result, when removing the sealing cap 500 as will be described later, it becomes easy to cut the upper wall portion 502 and the lower wall portion 503 from the main body portion 501 with a tool such as a nipper.

  A tab portion 515 as a grip portion is provided behind the main body portion 501. More specifically, a pair of connecting portions 517 and 518 project from the rear end upper portions of the left and right bulged portions 507 and 508 to the rear, and are formed in a substantially flat plate shape so as to connect the rear end portions of the connecting portions 517 and 518. Tab portions 515 are connected. The tab portion 515 extends in parallel with the upper wall portion 502, and its left and right end portions protrude further outward than the bulging portions 507 and 508. The tab portion 515 is provided with a predetermined identification mark such as a manufacturer name, model name, and serial number (not shown).

  Next, a procedure for attaching the sealing cap 500 will be described.

  After the connector cover 411 is attached to the board box 201, the sealing cap 500 is attached in the direction shown in FIG. 7 toward the protruding portion 418 of the connector cover 411 and the protruding portion 204 of the box cover 203 that are in an overlapped state.

  When the protrusions 418 and 204 are inserted into the main body 501 along the grooves 509 and 510 from the front side of the sealing cap 500, the protrusions 418 and 204 come into contact with the locking claws 513a and 514a, The locking pieces 513 and 514 are inserted into the back while being elastically deformed.

  When the tips of both protrusions 418 and 204 pass through the opening 511 and are substantially flush with the outer surface of the back wall 506, the locking claws 513a and 514a reach the through holes 418a and 204a, and the locking pieces 513 and 514 Returns to its original state. That is, the locking claws 513a and 514a enter into the through holes 418a and 204a, and are locked to both the protrusions 418 and 204, whereby the attachment of the sealing cap 500 is completed (see FIG. 9).

  When the attachment of the sealing cap 500 is completed, the periphery of the locking claws 513 a and 514 a is surrounded by the main body portion 501 of the sealing cap 500. For this reason, the locking pieces 513 and 514 cannot be directly operated from the outside, and the sealing cap 500 cannot be removed from both the protrusions 418 and 204. As a result, the movement of the connector cover 411 in the removal direction (the upward direction in FIG. 9) is restricted, and the connector cover 411 is attached to the board box 201 so as not to be removed.

  As described above, since the tilting of the connector cover 411 is restricted when the connector cover 411 is in the attached state, even if the locking by the locking claw 415 of the arm portion 414 can be temporarily released, the sealing of the sealing cap 500 is not released. As long as the connector CN of the connection cable CC cannot be removed.

  Therefore, when it becomes a situation that the connector CN of the connection cable CC has to be disconnected for a valid reason such as when the board box 201 is replaced, the following procedure is performed.

  First, the upper wall portion 502 of the sealing cap 500 is cut from the main body portion 501 using a tool such as a nipper (see the cutting line S in FIG. 15). Thereby, the upper part of the main-body part 501 is open | released, and the locking piece 513 will be in the state which can be operated.

  Then, the sealing cap 500 is removed by removing the engagement state between the locking claw 513a of the locking piece 513 and the protruding portion 418 while picking the tab portion 515 and pulling it diagonally upward to the left in FIG. The Of course, instead of or in addition to the upper wall 502, the lower wall 503 may be cut and the sealing cap 500 may be removed.

  When the sealing cap 500 is removed, the connector cover 411 can be removed, and by removing the connector cover 411, the connector CN of the connection cable CC can be removed.

  On the other hand, by using the unused sealing cap 500, the connector cover 411 can be attached again so that it cannot be removed.

  As with the sub control device 111, connector covers 411A and 411B and sealing caps 500A and 500B having the same configuration as the connector cover 411 and the sealing cap 500 are attached to the main control device 131 and the operation relay board 112, respectively. (See FIGS. 3 and 4).

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main controller 131 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on the CPU 151. In addition to the power supply device 161 provided in the power supply box 121, the CPU 151 is connected to a clock circuit 154 that outputs a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 155, and the like via an internal bus.

  On the input side of the main controller 131, there are a start detection sensor 71a for detecting the operation of the start lever 71, stop detection sensors 72a, 73a, 74a for individually detecting the operations of the stop switches 72, 73, 74, and a medal slot. Inserted medal detection sensor 75a for detecting a medal inserted from 75, credit insertion detection sensors 77a and 78a for individually detecting the operation of each of the credit insertion switches 77 and 78, a switching detection sensor 80a for detecting the operation of the changeover switch 80, Reel index sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R that individually detect the rotational positions of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, a payout detection sensor 91a that detects medals paid out from the hopper device 91, a reset detection sensor 640 that detects a reset operation, and a setting The setting key is inserted into the key insertion hole 124. Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 124a for detecting that the front door 12 has been opened and an open detection switch 820 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the opening of the front door 12 are connected. Signals from these various sensors are input / output. The data is output to the CPU 151 via the port 155. The start detection sensor 71a, stop detection sensors 72a, 73a, 74a, inserted medal detection sensor 75a, credit insertion detection sensors 77a, 78a, and switching detection sensor 80a are mainly connected via the operation relay board 112 as described above. Although connected to the control device 131, the operation relay board 112 is omitted in the block diagram of FIG. 6 for convenience.

  The inserted medal detection sensor 75a is actually composed of a plurality of sensors. In other words, the storage passage 81 extending from the medal insertion port 75 to the hopper device 91 is configured such that medals can pass in one row at the upstream portion thereof. The first sensor is provided in the upstream portion of the storage passage 81, and the second sensor and the third sensor are close to the downstream side more than the width of the medal from the first sensor (a state in which the same medal is detected at least at one time at the same time). The inserted medal detection sensor 75a is constituted by these first to third sensors. The main control device 131 monitors the time from the first sensor to the second sensor, and if the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, the main control device 131 considers that there has been a medal clogging or fraud and makes an error. If an error occurs, an error notification is performed and an operation by the player until the error is canceled is invalidated. The main controller 131 also monitors the order in which the second sensor and the third sensor are turned on and off, both the second and third sensors are off, only the second sensor is on, and both the second and third sensors are on. Only when the third sensor is turned on, both the second and third sensors are turned off, and when the time for switching to each on / off switching is within a predetermined time, it is determined that the medal has been normally taken in. Otherwise, an error is assumed. The reason for this is to prevent injustice that the medal is reciprocated in the vicinity of the inserted medal detection sensor 75a and misidentified as the medal inserted in addition to the clogging of the medal in the storage passage 81.

  Further, a power failure monitoring circuit 161 b provided in the power supply device 161 is connected to the input side of the main control device 131 via the input / output port 155. The power supply device 161 includes a power supply unit 161a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 131, the power failure monitoring circuit 161b described above, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 161b is for monitoring the power-off state and generating a power failure signal not only at the time of power failure but also at the time of power-off by the power switch 122. In this example, a stabilized driving voltage of DC 12 volts is monitored, and when this driving voltage drops below, for example, 10 volts, it is determined that the voltage has been cut off and a power failure signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 151 and the input / output port 155. The CPU 151 recognizes this power failure signal and executes predetermined power failure processing.

  The power supply unit 161a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 131 even when the output voltage is reduced to less than 10 volts. As the time during which the stabilization voltage is output, sufficient time is secured to execute the power failure process by the main controller 131.

  On the output side of the main control device 131, each active line display section 32, 33, 34, remaining number display section 35, game number display section 36, acquired number display section 37, and each reel 42L, 42M, 42R are rotated. Stepping motors 61L, 61M, 61R, a medal passage switching solenoid 83 provided in the selector 84, a hopper device 91, a sub-control device 111, an external concentration terminal plate 171 capable of transmitting information to a hall management device for a game hall, etc. They are connected via the input / output port 155.

  The sub control device 111 independently controls the drive of the upper lamp 13, the speakers 14A and 14B, and the auxiliary display unit 15 after receiving the signal from the main control device 131 as described above.

  The CPU 151 described above stores various control programs executed by the CPU 151 and a ROM 152 storing fixed value data, and temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 152 is executed. In addition to the RAM 153 for securing the area, although not shown, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit, as well known, and a credit counter for counting the number of credits are known. Various counters such as are built-in. The ROM 152 and the RAM 153 constitute a main memory as a storage unit, and a program for executing various processes is stored in the ROM 152 described above as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 153 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 161 provided in the power supply box 121 and data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the slot machine 10 is shut off. In addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data and the like, a backup area is provided.

  In the backup area, when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the values of the stack pointer, each register, I / O, etc. when the power is shut down (including power shutdown by operating the power switch 122; the same applies hereinafter) When the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch 122. The same applies hereinafter), the slot machine 10 is in the state before power-off based on the backup area information. It is possible to return to the state. Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is cut off by the power failure process, and restoration of each value written to the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on. Note that a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 161b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 151 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Interrupt processing is executed immediately.

  Therefore, when the power is turned off in the normal procedure as in the case where the game hall is closed, the state before the turn-off is stored and held. For example, when the power switch 122 is turned on while performing the reset operation, the backup data is reset. It is like that. The reset operation is performed by inserting a key into the cylinder lock 700 and turning it counterclockwise as viewed from the front side of the slot machine 10. Then, the reset detection sensor 640 (see FIG. 3) detects the operation of the locking device 600 related to this operation, and outputs a detection signal to the main control device 131. Based on this detection signal, main controller 131 can recognize that a reset operation has been performed. Thereby, it is also possible to reset an error state such as a hopper error without opening the front door 12.

  The power supply unit 161a of the power supply device 161 holds the output of the stabilization voltage (5 volts) used as the drive voltage for the control system for a time sufficient to execute the above-described NMI interrupt processing and power failure processing. It is comprised so that. In the present embodiment, the drive voltage is continuously output for 30 msec.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, the connector cover 411 that restricts the movement of the connection cable CC connected to the terminal portion 401 and the like of the sub-control device 111 in the disconnecting direction of the connector CN is provided on the board box 201. Mounted. For this reason, in the attached state of the connector cover 411, it is difficult to remove the connector CN even if it is attempted to perform a malicious act after illegally removing the connector CN of the connection cable CC. Action can be deterred.

  In addition, the sealing cap 500 is detachably attached so as to straddle both the protrusion 418 of the connector cover 411 and the protrusion 204 of the box cover 203, and the connector cover 411 cannot be removed from the board box 201. Therefore, in the unlikely event that the connector cover 411 or the sealing cap 500 is forcibly removed, some traces such as partial damage remain, and the connector cover 411 and the sealing cap 500 are again attached to the original. Since it becomes impossible to attach appropriately like a state, the fraudulent act can be discovered early and easily by confirming it. For this reason, it is possible not only to directly prevent fraud but also to prevent fraud from the aspect of being able to detect fraud early. As a result, it becomes difficult to connect unauthorized devices such as a driving machine without leaving a trace.

  Unlike the configuration of the present embodiment, a configuration in which a caulking member such as a one-way screw is inserted into the hole formed in the projecting portion and both the projecting portions are fastened is also conceivable, but in this configuration, the caulking member is attached. There is a risk that it takes time and effort to confirm whether or not the caulking member is properly attached.

  It is also conceivable to provide through holes in both protrusions and fasten both protrusions with a binding band or the like. However, in such a configuration, the band part of the binding band is inserted into the through holes of both protrusions very finely. Since troublesome work is required, work efficiency may be deteriorated.

  In this regard, in the present embodiment, since the sealing cap 500 is attached so as to wrap the protruding projections 418 and 204, the mounting and removing operations are facilitated, and the mounting state checking operation is also easily performed. Can do.

  As a result, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to achieve both of ensuring sufficient defense performance against fraud and improving maintainability.

  Further, when the attachment of the sealing cap 500 is completed, the tip ends of both protrusions 418 and 204 pass through the opening 511 and are substantially flush with the outer surface of the back wall 506. Thereby, it can be easily confirmed from the outside of the main body 501 whether or not the sealing cap 500 is properly attached.

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

  (A) The configuration of the sealing cap 500 is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, it is good also as a structure which formed the slit for cutting as a fracture | rupture part, and a thin part along the cutting line S of FIG. According to such a configuration, it becomes easy to perform cutting work on the upper wall portion 502 and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, slits 610 are intermittently provided along the upper wall portion 502 at the upper portion of the left wall portion 504, the right wall portion 505 and the back wall portion 506, and the upper portion of the upper wall portion 502. It is good also as a structure by which the tab part 612 was provided. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which provided the notch part 614 in some connection parts 613 which connect the left wall part 504, the right wall part 505, the back wall part 506, and the upper wall part 502. FIG. The tab portion 612 is configured such that the left and right end portions protrude further outward than the bulging portions 507 and 508, and the thickness (front-rear width) is larger than the thickness of the connecting portion 613.

  Under this configuration, the upper wall portion 502 can be separated from the main body portion 501 by grasping and twisting the tab portion 612 and cutting the connecting portion 613. In this way, the upper wall portion 502 can be cut from the main body portion 501 simply by applying a force with bare hands without using a tool such as a nipper.

  The size of the tab portion 612 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 16, but it is preferable to adopt a relatively large one that is easier to apply force in consideration of cutting the upper wall portion 502.

  Further, the number of the connecting portions 613 is not particularly limited, but from the viewpoint of cutting the upper wall portion 502, a total of 3 each is provided corresponding to at least the left wall portion 504, the right wall portion 505, and the back wall portion 506. This is preferably provided. Among them, from the viewpoint of preventing fraud, as shown in FIG. 16, one connecting portion 613 is provided at each of the left wall portion 504 and the front end portion of the right wall portion 505 on the side where the locking claws 513a and 514a are present. The structure which provides is preferable. In this way, it is possible to suppress an illegal act of turning up the upper wall portion 502 and releasing the locking piece 513 (the locking claw 513a).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the upper wall portion 502 is completely separated from the main body portion 501 along the cutting line S of FIG. The main body 501 may be opened while being connected to the main body 501.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 17, it is good also as a structure which formed a pair of slit 631,632 in the upper wall part 502 and the back wall part 506 along the right-and-left side of the locking piece 513. FIG. In such a configuration, by pulling the tab portion 515, a part of the upper wall portion 502 and the back wall portion 506 between the pair of slits 631 and 632 is cut off. At the same time, the locking piece 513 may be cut from the main body 501. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure by which the metal piece etc. were embed | buried from the tab part 515 to the part which the upper wall part 502 and the back wall part 506 are cut off, the locking piece 513, etc. FIG. Thereby, it becomes easy to cut | disconnect the said part.

  (B) The structure of the connector cover 411 is not limited to the said embodiment. For example, in the above embodiment, the locking claw 415 is configured to be locked to the back side (box base 202) of the substrate box 201. Instead, the substrate box 201 is interposed via a predetermined mounting base. It is good also as a structure attached to the front door 12, and the structure which the latching claw 415 of the connector cover 411 latches to the said mounting base. In such a configuration, since the board box 201 exists between the connector cover 411 and the mounting base, the board box 201 cannot be removed from the mounting base unless the connector cover 411 is removed. Therefore, there is an effect of preventing an illegal act such as replacing the board box 201 with another modified product.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 18, the concave portion 203a of the board box 201 may be sandwiched between the connector cover 600 as the first covering member and the base cover 601 as the second covering member. In such a configuration, the sealing cap 500 is attached to the protrusion 600 a provided on the connector cover 600 and the protrusion 601 a provided on the base cover 601. As a result, the connector cover 600 and the like cannot be removed as in the above embodiment. According to such a configuration, the possibility of the substrate box 201 being damaged when the sealing cap 500 is attached and removed is reduced.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 19, it is good also as a structure which provided the notch parts 600b and 601b in the root part of the projection parts 600a and 601a. Accordingly, when removing the sealing cap 500, the connector cover 600 and the like can be removed by pressing and folding the protruding portions 600a and 601a without using a tool or the like with the sealing cap 500 attached. Good. In such a configuration, the connector cover 600 and the base cover 601 are preferably provided with a plurality of protrusions 600a and 601a, respectively. In this way, the sealing cap 500 can be attached and removed multiple times.

  Further, before the sealing cap 500 is attached, an adhesive or a curable resin material or the like is previously bonded to the through holes 600c and 601c of the projections 600a and 601a into which the locking claws 513a and 514a of the locking pieces 513 and 514 enter. By injecting the means 700, it may be configured such that it cannot be removed after the sealing cap 500 is attached. In such a configuration, even when the upper wall portion 502 or the like of the sealing cap 500 is cut, the locking piece 513 or the like cannot be unlocked.

  Of course, the configuration is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 19, and the configuration in which the notches 600b and 601b are provided at the roots of the projections 600a and 601a described above, or the bonding means 700 is injected into the through holes 600c and 601c of the projections 600a and 601a. It is good also as employ | adopting only any one of the structure to carry out.

  (C) In the above embodiment, the operation means such as the start lever 71 (start detection sensor 71a) is connected to the main control device 131 via the operation relay board 112. The operation unit may be directly connected to the main control device 131 via a predetermined connection cable.

  (D) In the configuration shown in FIG. 19, the locking pieces 513 and 514 are omitted, and the sealing cap 500 is bonded and fixed to the protrusions 600a and 601a only by an adhesive means such as an adhesive or a curable resin material. Also good.

  (E) The tab portion 515 may be omitted.

  (F) An identification mark such as a manufacturer name may be attached to the main body 501 different from the tab 515.

  (G) In the above-described embodiment, when the sealing cap 500 is completely attached, the tips of the protrusions 418 and 204 pass through the opening 511 and are substantially flush with the outer surface of the back wall 506. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the tips of both the projections 418 and 204 protrude from the outer surface of the back wall 506 when the sealing cap 500 is completely attached.

  (H) You may implement as a different type of slot machine (cylinder-type game machine) from the said embodiment. In addition to the slot machine, various game machines such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, and a sparrow ball similar to the pachinko machine may be used. Moreover, you may implement as a game machine etc. of the form which united the slot machine and the pachinko machine.

  Hereinafter, the technical idea that is not described in the claims and that can be grasped from the above embodiment will be described together with the effects thereof.

Means 1. A board having a terminal portion (board side connector) for transmitting or receiving a signal to or from a predetermined electrical device;
An encapsulation member (substrate box) that encapsulates the substrate with the terminal portion exposed;
In the gaming machine in which a connector of a connection cable (cable side connector) electrically connected to the electrical device is connected to the terminal portion,
A covering member (connector cover), which is detachably attached to the enveloping member so as to cover the terminal portion, and restricts movement of the connecting cable connected to the terminal portion in the disconnecting direction of the connector;
A first protrusion protrudingly formed on the covering member;
From the enveloping member or a predetermined member assembled to the enveloping member, a second projecting portion formed so as to protrude in parallel with the first projecting portion,
A lid member (sealing cap) that is detachably attached to both projections so as to enclose both the first projection and the second projection;
A gaming machine, wherein the cover member cannot be removed from the enveloping member in the attached state of the lid.

  Here, “the covering member” and “the lid member” are “unremovable” because, for example, the covering member and the lid member cannot be removed unless the covering member or the lid member is cut or destroyed. It means that it is difficult.

  According to the above means 1, the covering member for restricting the movement of the connecting cable connected to the terminal portion in the direction in which the connector is pulled out is attached to the enveloping member. For this reason, in the attached state of the covering member, even if it is attempted to perform a malicious act after illegally removing the connector of the connection cable, it is difficult to remove the connector. be able to.

  In addition, the lid member is detachably attached so as to straddle both the covering member (first protruding portion) and the encapsulating member (second protruding portion), and the covering member becomes unremovable from the enclosing member. Therefore, in the unlikely event that the cover member or lid member is forcibly removed, some traces such as partial damage remain, and the cover member and lid member remain in their original state again. Therefore, the fraudulent act can be detected early and easily by confirming it. For this reason, it is possible not only to directly prevent fraud but also to prevent fraud from the aspect of being able to detect fraud early.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in game halls where gaming machines such as slot machines are installed, there are stores that provide a so-called “morning” service as means for attracting customers.

  The “morning” service in the slot machine is a business in which the slot machine is set in an internal winning state in advance on the hall side before the start of business and the player can perform a bonus game from the opening of the hall. In this way, the player can acquire a bonus game while suppressing initial investment.

  Such a “morning” service may affect the performance of gaming machines such as a predetermined winning probability, and may impair fairness between players or between gaming halls. In addition, it will be a factor in encouraging players to be happy and incurring excessive investment in game funds.

  An illegal device called a “driving machine” is known as a device that intentionally creates an internal winning state. The driving machine is designed to artificially input signals output from various operation means operated by the player according to the progress of the game to the main board until the bonus flag is raised without operating the operation means. The game is automatically advanced (until internal winning).

  To connect the driving machine to the slot machine, first remove the connector of the connection cable extending from the operating means such as the start lever, stop switch, etc. from the terminal part of the main board (or relay board), and control the connector of the driving machine instead. This is done by connecting to the terminal part of the substrate. Furthermore, by connecting the connector of the connection cable extending from the main board to the sub board or the like to the driving machine, if the internal winning is made, the winning signal or the like that would otherwise be output to the sub board or the like is sent to the driving machine. It is input and can recognize that the driving machine has won internally.

  On the other hand, according to the present means, it is difficult to connect an unauthorized device such as a driving machine without leaving a trace, so that it is possible to suppress the illegal activities as described above. Of course, this means is not limited to this, and this means is also applicable to other illegal acts for connecting unauthorized devices, for example, a so-called “hanging” unauthorized attachment that attaches a separate board to a connection cable or terminal portion. It is valid.

  On the other hand, when the substrate box is replaced for a valid reason such as a failure, the lid member may be broken and removed. After removing the lid member, the covering member is removed from the encapsulating member, and the connector of the connection cable is removed, whereby the board box can be replaced. When the sealing process is performed again after replacing the substrate box, a new lid member may be attached to the protrusion after the covering member is attached to the encapsulating member.

  Unlike the configuration of this means, a configuration is also conceivable in which a caulking member such as a one-way screw is inserted into a hole formed in the projecting portion and both the projecting portions are fastened. In addition, it may take time and effort to confirm whether or not the caulking member is properly attached.

  It is also conceivable to provide through holes in both protrusions and fasten both protrusions with a binding band or the like. However, in such a configuration, the band part of the binding band is inserted into the through holes of both protrusions very finely. Since troublesome work is required, work efficiency may be deteriorated.

  In this respect, the present means has a configuration in which the lid member is attached so as to wrap the projecting portion formed in a projecting manner, so that the attaching and detaching operations are facilitated, and the attaching state can be easily confirmed.

  For example, in a slot machine, a sub board, a relay board, and the like are provided on the back side of a front door on which operation means such as a stop switch is provided. For this reason, compared with the main board etc. provided in the housing | casing side, it becomes easy to generate | occur | produce a malfunction to the sub board | substrate etc. by the influence of the vibration at the time of operation, such as when a player hits an operation means. That is, there is a possibility that the frequency of performing the inspection or replacement after removing the connector of the connection cable and further removing the sub-board and the like from the front door may increase the configuration of this means.

  In the attached state of the lid member, the lid member is in a protruding state, and there is a possibility that unauthorized seal release may be easily performed as compared with the configuration in which the above-described caulking member is inserted inside. If a fraudulent act is removed, some traces such as partial breakage remain, and the fraudulent act can be detected early and easily, so that a particular problem is unlikely to occur.

  As a result, according to this means, it is possible to achieve both a sufficient protection against fraud and an improvement in maintainability.

  Examples of the “electric device” include other boards (sub-boards, relay boards, etc.) that transmit and receive signals to and from the above-mentioned “boards”, and operating means such as a start lever and a stop switch. It is mentioned in.

  In addition, the “predetermined member assembled to the encapsulating member” in which the second projecting portion is formed to protrude is assembled to the encapsulating member together with, for example, a base member for attaching the encapsulating member at a predetermined position or a connector cover. Examples include a second cover member.

Mean 2. The lid member is
A pair of locking pieces that extend in parallel to the mounting direction and are locked to the first protrusion and the second protrusion,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a peripheral wall portion surrounding the locking piece.

  According to the means 2, the lid member is moved in the mounting direction, and both protrusions are inserted between the pair of locking pieces, whereby both locking pieces are elastically deformed and reach a predetermined position. Mounting with one touch is possible, such as being locked to both protrusions, and simplification of mounting work can be achieved. Furthermore, in the attached state of the lid member, the periphery of the locking piece is surrounded by the peripheral wall portion, and the locking piece cannot be unlocked, so that it cannot be removed.

  Means 3. An interval between the locking piece and the peripheral wall portion facing the locking piece is set larger than an interval necessary for the locking piece to elastically deform when the lid member is attached to the protrusion. The gaming machine according to means 2, characterized in that:

  According to the means 3, it is possible to easily cut between the locking piece and the peripheral wall portion facing the locking piece using a tool such as a nipper. As a result, the peripheral wall can be opened without damaging the protrusion, and the locking piece can be unlocked relatively easily.

  Means 4. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, further comprising a breaking portion so that a part of the peripheral wall portion facing the locking piece can be separated or opened from the main body portion.

  The above-mentioned “separation” means that a part of the peripheral wall part is removed (removal), and “cut-open” means that the part is connected to the main part of the peripheral wall part. It means that a part is formed. In addition, examples of the “breaking portion” include slits arranged in a perforated manner, and a thin-walled portion whose thickness is thinner than other portions.

  According to the above means 4, the peripheral wall portion can be opened by cutting a part of the peripheral wall portion from the main body portion by using a tool such as a nipper or applying force with bare hands. The locking piece can be easily unlocked.

Means 5. Provided in a part of the peripheral wall portion with an opening through which the tip of the protrusion is inserted
The means according to any one of means 2 to 4, wherein, in a state where the lid member is attached to the protrusion, the tip of the protrusion is in a state of being flush with or more than the outer surface of the peripheral wall. Game machines.

  According to the means 5, it can be easily confirmed from the outside of the peripheral wall portion whether or not the lid member is properly attached.

  Means 6. The gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to 4, further comprising a guide groove that guides the protrusion along the locking piece inside the peripheral wall.

  According to the above means 6, it is possible to prevent the positional deviation at the time of attaching the lid member, and to improve the attachment workability.

  Mean 7 The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, wherein the lid member includes a grip portion (tab portion).

  According to the said means 7, the workability | operativity in attachment and removal can be aimed at. Furthermore, even if the lid member (peripheral wall portion) is designed to be relatively small in order to prevent fraud, handling of the lid member is facilitated.

  In particular, when a gripping part is provided on a part of the peripheral wall part facing the locking piece, a part of the peripheral wall part is cut without using a tool by picking and gripping the gripping part. can do. As a result, the removal work of the lid member can be performed more easily. Furthermore, if the grip portion is formed larger than the peripheral wall portion, it becomes easier to apply a force when cutting a part of the peripheral wall portion.

  On the other hand, if the base part of the gripping part is formed to be narrow or thin, if the gripping part is illegally gripped and the cover member is forcibly removed without unlocking the locking piece, The gripping part is torn off. As a result, even if the lid member can be removed without damaging the peripheral wall portion thereafter, when the lid member is attached again, a trace of fraudulent activity remains, leading to early detection.

  Means 8. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein a predetermined identification mark is attached to the lid member.

  According to the means 8, even if the lid member is cut or the like by attaching a predetermined identification mark such as a manufacturer name, a model name, a manufacturing number, etc., and replaced with another lid member such as a general-purpose product, the mark By confirming the presence or absence, it is possible to confirm whether or not an illegal act has been performed.

Means 9. A substrate comprising a terminal portion for transmitting or receiving a signal to or from a predetermined electrical device;
An encapsulation member that encapsulates the substrate with the terminal portion exposed;
In the gaming machine in which a connector of a connection cable electrically connected to the electrical device is connected to the terminal portion,
A first covering member, which is detachably attached to the enveloping member so as to cover the terminal portion, and restricts movement of the connecting cable connected to the terminal portion in the disconnecting direction of the connector;
A second covering member detachably attached to the enveloping member;
A first protrusion formed to protrude from the first covering member;
In the second covering member, a second protrusion formed so as to protrude in parallel with the first protrusion,
A lid member that is detachably attached to the two protrusions by a predetermined bonding means so as to wrap both the first protrusion and the second protrusion,
The gaming machine, wherein the first covering member and the second covering member cannot be detached from the enveloping member in the attached state of the lid.

  According to the means 9, the lid member is fixedly adhered to and fixed to the protrusions by the predetermined adhesive means. Thereby, the effect similar to the means 1 is show | played.

  Examples of the bonding means include an adhesive and a curable resin material. Here, the curable resin refers to a resin that is initially liquid or pasty and has a property of curing after filling. Examples of the curable resin include a photocurable resin that is cured by irradiation with light such as laser light, and an ultraviolet curable resin that is cured by irradiation with ultraviolet light.

  In addition, even when a hole for locking the lid member on the protrusion or a hole for filling the adhesive means is provided, the strength of the protrusion can be increased by injecting and curing the adhesive means in the hole. Can be secured.

  Means 10. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein a notch is formed at a base portion of the first protrusion and the second protrusion.

  In the configuration in which the lid member is bonded and fixed to both protrusions, the covering member or the like cannot be removed unless both the protrusions are cut with a tool or the like, but according to the above means 10, without using a tool or the like, Since the lid member can be gripped and both protrusions can be cut from the covering member relatively easily, the removal work of the lid member and the covering member can be performed relatively easily.

  Means 11. The gaming machine according to claim 9, comprising a plurality of the first protrusions and the second protrusions.

  By providing a plurality of the first protrusions and the second protrusions, it is possible to attach and remove the lid member a plurality of times.

  For example, even when the covering member is opened by destroying the protruding portion to which the lid member is attached, the covering member can be sealed again using the unused protruding portion. Therefore, the connector can be removed and the board box can be removed a plurality of times.

  An example of a basic configuration of a gaming machine to which each of the above means is applied is shown below.

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

  B. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a bullet ball gaming machine having a gaming area extending in a substantially vertical direction. As a more detailed mode example, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a launching means (shot motor, etc.) for playing and launching a game ball based on an operation of the operation means, The game balls are guided and extended along a substantially vertical direction (for example, the game area is constituted by a game board surface), and each ball entry means (general winning mouth, And a ball game machine configured to be able to visually recognize the behavior of a game ball flowing down the game area.

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

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

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine, 11 ... Housing, 12 ... Front door, 71 ... Start lever, 72-74 ... Stop switch, 77, 78 ... Credit insertion switch, 80 ... Changeover switch, 111 ... Sub-control device, 200 ... Substrate, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 201 ... Board box, 202 ... Box base, 203 ... Box cover, 203a ... Recess, 204 ... Projection part, 204a ... Through-hole, 401-404 ... Terminal part, 405-408 ... Opening for connector, 411 (411A, 411B) ) ... Connector cover, 418 ... Projection, 418a ... Through hole, 500 (500A, 500B) ... Seal cap, 501 ... Main body, 502 ... Upper wall, 503 ... Lower wall, 504 ... Left wall, 505 ... Right wall, 506 ... back wall, 507, 508 ... bulge, 509, 510 ... groove, 511 ... opening, 513, 514 Engaging piece, 513a, 514a ... locking claw, 515 ... tab portion, CC ... connecting cable, CN ... connectors, CA ... cable.

Claims (2)

A substrate comprising a terminal portion for transmitting or receiving a signal to or from a predetermined electrical device;
An encapsulation member that encapsulates the substrate with the terminal portion exposed;
In the gaming machine in which a connector of a connection cable electrically connected to the electrical device is connected to the terminal portion,
A covering member that is detachably attached to the enveloping member so as to cover the terminal portion, and restricts movement of the connecting cable connected to the terminal portion in the direction of disconnection of the connector;
A first protrusion protrudingly formed on the covering member;
From the enveloping member or a predetermined member assembled to the enveloping member, a second projecting portion formed so as to protrude in parallel with the first projecting portion,
It is attached in a state of being inserted into both the projecting portions so as to enclose both the first projecting portion and the second projecting portion. And a lid member that cannot be removed from
In the mounted state of the cover member, together with the cover member is removable from said encapsulation member,
The lid member can be unlocked and removed from both protrusions by cutting or excising a predetermined portion of the outer wall portion of the lid member. .   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine, a swing-type gaming machine, or a ball-using gaming machine.

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