JP6404625B2 - Game machine, outer frame - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a rectangular frame-like outer frame that is fixed to a game island of a game arcade and supports a game frame so that the game frame can be opened and closed, and a gaming machine including the outer frame.

  In a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine, a pair of first plate members arranged side by side, a pair of second plate members arranged side by side, a first plate member, and a second plate member A pair of first plate members made of wood, each having an outer frame that is formed in a rectangular frame shape and supports a game frame to which a game board or the like is attached so as to be openable and closable. Is secured to the amusement island of the amusement hall with a nail or the like, so that a pachinko gaming machine can be installed on the amusement island.

  As this type of outer frame, for example, there is one in which the second plate member is formed of a metal material such as an aluminum material to increase rigidity (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP2013-103015A

  In recent years, since the weight of the game frame tends to increase with the increase in the size of liquid crystal displays and the like, and the increase in movable items for production, the second plate member like the outer frame described in Patent Document 1 above. There is a problem that there is a limit to increase the rigidity only by using a metal material.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a highly rigid outer frame and a gaming machine including the outer frame.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is fixed to a gaming island in a game hall and includes a square frame-shaped outer frame (for example, an outer frame 200) that supports a gaming frame (for example, a gaming machine frame 3) in an openable and closable manner. ) And
The outer frame is
A pair of first plate members (for example, an upper plate 201 and a lower plate 202) arranged side by side vertically;
A pair of second plate members arranged side by side (for example, the left side plate 203 and the right side plate 204);
A coupling body (for example, the first coupling bodies 210, 211, 212, 213) that couples the first plate member and the second plate member;
Have
The connector is
A first plate portion (for example, the first plate portions 210A and 310A) attached to an outer surface (for example, the outer surface 201a) of the first plate member;
A second plate portion (for example, second plate portions 210B and 310B) that is bent from the first plate portion to the second plate member side and attached to the outer surface (for example, outer surfaces 203a and 204a) of the second plate member;
A third plate portion (for example, third plate portions 210C and 310C) bent from the first plate portion to the opening (for example, opening 200a) side of the outer frame;
A fourth plate portion bent from the second plate portion to the opening side of the outer frame (for example, the fourth plate portions 210D and 310D);
Have a (see FIGS. 7 and 11),
A connecting means for connecting the third plate portion and the fourth plate portion;
The third plate portion and the fourth plate portion each have a first attachment portion for attachment to the coupling means and a second attachment portion for attachment to the first plate member or the second plate member. And
The first attachment portion and the second attachment portion are formed at different positions in the longitudinal direction of the first plate member .
According to this feature, since the third plate portion and the fourth plate portion are formed by bending, the rigidity of the first plate portion and the second plate portion is increased and it is difficult for twisting and bending to occur. Can be increased.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
Connecting means (for example, for connecting the first connecting body 210) for connecting the third plate portion (for example, the third plate portions 210C and 310C) and the fourth plate portion (for example, the fourth plate portions 210D and 310D). Mounting holes 254, 256, third plate portion 220C of second connecting body 220, connecting screw holes 263, 264 and screws N4, N5, connecting mounting holes 354, 356 of first connecting body 211, second connecting body 221 includes a third plate portion 320C, connecting screw holes 363 and 364, and screws N14 and N15) (see FIGS. 7 and 11).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the third plate portion and the fourth plate portion are connected, the second plate portion is prevented from bending with respect to the first plate portion, so that the rigidity of the outer frame can be increased.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
At least one of the third plate portion (for example, the third plate portions 210C and 310C) and the fourth plate portion (for example, the fourth plate portions 210D and 310D) is the first plate member or the second plate member. (See, for example, the rear end surface 201c of the upper plate 201) (see FIGS. 7 and 11)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the coupling body can be attached not only to the outer surface of the first plate member or the second plate member but also to the side surface having a different orientation from the outer surface, the attachment strength to the first plate member or the second plate member Can be increased.

A gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
Connecting means (for example, for connecting the first connecting body 210) for connecting the third plate portion (for example, the third plate portions 210C and 310C) and the fourth plate portion (for example, the fourth plate portions 210D and 310D). Mounting holes 254, 256, third plate portion 220C of second connecting body 220, connecting screw holes 263, 264 and screws N4, N5, connecting mounting holes 354, 356 of first connecting body 211, second connecting body 221 third plate portion 320C, connecting screw holes 363, 364 and screws N14, N15),
The third plate portion and the fourth plate portion include a connection mounting portion (for example, connection mounting holes 254, 256, 354, 356) for mounting to the connection means, the first plate member, or the second plate. A side mounting portion (for example, mounting holes 253, 255, 353, 355) for mounting on the side surface of the plate member,
The connection attachment portion and the side attachment portion are formed at different positions in the longitudinal direction of the first plate member (see FIG. 8A).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the rigidity can be increased.

A gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The third plate portion (for example, the third plate portions 210C and 310C) abuts on a side surface (for example, the rear end surface 201c of the upper plate 201) of the first plate member,
The fourth plate portion (for example, the fourth plate portions 210D and 310D) abuts on the side surface (for example, the rear end surface 203c of the left side plate 203 or the rear end surface 204c of the right side plate 204) of the second plate member,
The third plate portion and the fourth plate portion have a width dimension (for example, a left-right dimension L1, a vertical dimension L3) on a bent part (for example, a base) side, and a width dimension (for example, a left-right dimension L2, for example). It is longer than the vertical dimension L4) (see FIG. 8A).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the contact area of the third plate portion and the fourth plate portion with the first plate member and the second plate member is increased, the rigidity is increased.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
Connecting means (for example, for connecting the first connecting body 210) for connecting the third plate portion (for example, the third plate portions 210C and 310C) and the fourth plate portion (for example, the fourth plate portions 210D and 310D). Mounting holes 254, 256, third plate portion 220C of second connecting body 220, connecting screw holes 263, 264 and screws N4, N5, connecting mounting holes 354, 356 of first connecting body 211, second connecting body 221 third plate portion 320C, connecting screw holes 363, 364 and screws N14, N15),
The third plate portion and the fourth plate portion are extended to the opening of the outer frame (for example, the opening 200a of the outer frame 200), and the connection means at a position corresponding to the opening of the outer frame. Are connected (see FIGS. 8A and 8B)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the rigidity can be increased.

A gaming machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, wherein
The first plate members (for example, the upper plate 201 and the lower plate 202) are made of wood, and the second plate members (for example, the left plate 203 and the right plate 204) are made of a metal material.
According to this feature, the first plate member can be fixed to the game island with a nail or the like, and the second plate member can be made thin without reducing the strength, so that the left and right dimensions of the game frame can be made as long as possible.

A gaming machine according to means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
Connecting means for connecting the third plate part (for example, the third plate part 210C, 310C) and the fourth plate part (for example, the fourth plate part 210D, 310D) (for example, for connecting the first connecting body 210) Mounting holes 254, 256, third plate portion 220C of second connecting body 220, connecting screw holes 263, 264 and screws N4, N5, connecting mounting holes 354, 356 of first connecting body 211, second connecting body 221 third plate portion 320C, connecting screw holes 363, 364 and screws N14, N15),
Separately from the connection body (for example, the first connection body 210, 211, 212, 213), the inner surface of the first plate member (for example, the upper plate 201) and the second plate member (for example, the left side plate 203). An inner connection body (for example, second connection bodies 220, 221, 222, 223) provided to connect the first plate member and the second plate member;
With
The connecting means includes a connecting portion (for example, the third plate portions 220C and 320C) provided on the inner connecting body to which the third plate portion and the fourth plate portion are attached.
According to this feature, the third plate portion and the fourth plate portion are connected to prevent the second plate portion from being bent with respect to the first plate portion, so that the rigidity of the outer frame can be increased. The connecting portion that connects the third plate portion and the fourth plate portion is provided on the inner connecting body that has a high strength for connecting the first plate member and the second plate member. The connection strength with the four plate portions is increased.

A gaming machine according to means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein
On the inner surface of the second plate member (for example, the inner surface 203b of the left side plate 203), a concave groove (for example, the concave groove 206) extends in the longitudinal direction, and the gaming frame (for example, the gaming machine frame 3). A protrusion (for example, protrusion 401) is formed in the longitudinal direction, and the protrusion is fitted into the groove when the game frame is closed (see FIGS. 13 and 14).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, entry of unauthorized members such as wires and piano wires can be suppressed from between the game frame and the outer frame.

The outer frame of the means 10 of the present invention is
A rectangular frame-shaped outer frame (for example, outer frame 200) that is fixed to the game island of the game hall and supports the game frame (for example, the gaming machine frame 3) so as to be openable and closable,
A pair of first plate members (for example, an upper plate 201 and a lower plate 202) arranged side by side vertically;
A pair of second plate members arranged side by side (for example, the left side plate 203 and the right side plate 204);
A coupling body (for example, the first coupling bodies 210, 211, 212, 213) that couples the first plate member and the second plate member;
Have
The connector is
A first plate portion (for example, the first plate portions 210A and 310A) attached to the outer surface (for example, the outer surface 201a) of the first plate member;
A second plate portion (for example, second plate portions 210B and 310B) that is bent from the first plate portion to the second plate member side and is attached to the outer surface (for example, outer surfaces 203a and 204a) of the second plate member;
A third plate portion (for example, third plate portions 210C and 310C) bent from the first plate portion to the opening (for example, opening 200a) side of the outer frame;
A fourth plate portion bent from the second plate portion to the opening side of the outer frame (for example, fourth plate portions 210D and 310D);
Have a (see FIGS. 7 and 11),
A connecting means for connecting the third plate portion and the fourth plate portion;
The third plate portion and the fourth plate portion each have a first attachment portion for attachment to the coupling means and a second attachment portion for attachment to the first plate member or the second plate member. And
The first attachment portion and the second attachment portion are formed at different positions in the longitudinal direction of the first plate member .
The outer frame of the means 11 of the present invention is the outer frame described in the means 10,
A concave groove extends in the longitudinal direction on the inner surface of the second plate member, and a protrusion is formed in the gaming frame in the longitudinal direction. When the gaming frame is closed, the convexity is formed. The strip fits into the groove
It is characterized by that.
According to these features, by fourth plate portion and the third plate portion is formed by bending, since the first plate portion rigidity of the second plate portion is enhanced twist or deflection is less likely to occur, the outer The rigidity of the frame can be increased.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). (A) is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the outer frame from diagonally forward, (B) is a perspective view which shows the state seen from diagonally back. It is the front view which shows an outer frame, the left view, and the right view. It is the rear view, top view, and bottom view which show an outer frame. (A) is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the 1st connection body and 2nd connection body on the upper left side from diagonally forward, (B) is a perspective view which shows the state which looked up from diagonally forward lower. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the upper left corner | angular part of an outer frame. (A) is a rear view which shows the upper left corner | angular part of an outer frame, (B) is AA sectional drawing of (A). (A) is a BB end view of FIG. 8 (A), and (B) is a CC end view. (A) is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the 1st connection body and the 2nd connection body on the upper right side from diagonally forward, and (B) is a perspective view which shows the state which looked up from diagonally forward lower. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the upper right corner part of an outer frame. It is a perspective view which shows the state which has the frame for game machines in an open position with respect to an outer frame. It is a cross-sectional view which shows the state which has the frame for game machines in a closed position. (A) is a principal part expanded sectional view which shows the state in which the frame for game machines exists in the position close | similar to a closed position, (B) is a cross-sectional view which shows the state in which the frame for game machines exists in a closed position.

  EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION The form for implementing the game machine and outer frame which concern on this invention is demonstrated below based on an Example.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (back) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is a facing surface that faces a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. A pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine. And an outer frame 200 (see FIG. 3) that rotatably supports the frame 3. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 10 that is surrounded by the guide rails 2b. In this game area 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a ball striking device (not shown) and driven. Further, the gaming machine frame 3 is provided with a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a so as to be rotatable around the left side, and the gaming area 10 can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 50. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area 10 can be seen through the glass window 50a.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is configured in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front with a non-transparent member such as a plywood board, and a obstacle nail (not shown), a guide rail 2 b, and the like are provided on the front of the game board surface. It is comprised with the board surface board made. In the present embodiment, the game board 2 is composed of a plywood board, but it is made of a transparent synthetic resin material such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, methacrylic resin, etc. (Not shown) or the like, and a spacer member (not shown) integrally attached to the back side of the board plate.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right position of the game area 10). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a 7 segment LED or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 10 on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the first special symbol display by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display by the second special symbol display 4B in the special game are respectively displayed. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. When the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special game, the effect is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. .

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening ( The reserved storage display generated on the basis of the start winning due to the entry) is similarly a round white display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner above the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B. A display 25B is provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Accordingly, when the special winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning hole, which is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided above the second holding display 25B. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area 10, there is provided an out-port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area 10. . A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area 10 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. . At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping driving of a shooting motor provided in a hitting ball shooting device (not shown).

  A gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be supplied to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area 10 to a launching device (not shown). An upper plate (hit ball supply tray) that is held (stored) is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower plate body or the like below the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including a shape photosensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is installed.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes the normal symbol variation display such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area 10 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. The normal symbol indicator is displayed on the basis of the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display is satisfied, for example, that the previous general symbol game has been completed The usual game by 20 is started.

  In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “usually lost”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. When the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lost symbol. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a special symbol indicating the number “2” may be used as the small hit symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” as the special symbols for the special figure game is stopped and displayed as the “big hit” as the specific display result, it is specially variable in the jackpot game state. In a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated in the big winning door of the winning ball apparatus 7 , Open the grand prize opening. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  When the small hit symbol (for example, the number “2”) is stopped and displayed, after the small hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, the small hit symbol is controlled as a special gaming state. good. Specifically, in the small hit game state, for example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is advantageous to the player in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 as in the above-described short-term open big hit state in which a practically no outgoing ball (prize ball) is obtained. The variable winning operation for changing to the first state (open state) may be executed.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display of the effect symbols is started. The period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbols to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state refers to an effect design (“reach variation design”) that has not been stopped yet when the effect design that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining effect symbol display area (for example, “medium” effect) that has not been stopped yet when the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating the alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the presentation symbols are changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination.

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol does not reach the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variation display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state when the jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed.

  The confirmed effect symbol which is a normal big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is variably displayed in, for example, the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased as described later. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  In the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become jackpot symbols, if the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the numbers “5” and “7” is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the effect symbol In response to the reach state being reached, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, a predetermined probability variation big hit combination and The determined effect design may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbol whose symbol number is “7” is a predetermined effective line in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed all together. The effect symbol having the symbol number “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). In this embodiment, among the big hit types of “probable change”, control is made to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that “5” and “7” change display results are “big hit” as the confirmed special symbols. Then, after the end, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with the time reduction control.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. In this embodiment, the gaming state to be controlled is not set, but the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. In addition, only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to distinguish from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-figure game can be executed frequently and the fluctuation display result in each special-figure game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state is not changed after controlling to the small hit game state described above, and the game state before the change display result becomes “small hit” is displayed. Control may be continued.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as display operations on the effect display device 5, all or part of sound output operations from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of lighting / extinguishing operations on the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, the count switch 23, and the out ball switch 24 is connected to the main board 11. ing. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the out ball switch 24 detect a game ball as a game medium such as a sensor. Any structure having an arbitrary configuration is possible. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. In the effect control command, for example, a change pattern designation command indicating a change pattern indicating a change pattern such as a change time of an effect symbol, a type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-continuous, and an image display operation in the effect display device 5 are controlled. Display control commands used for the purpose, voice control commands used for controlling the sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R, lamp control commands used for controlling the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, etc. It is included.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work area. A RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102 to be provided; a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program; a random number circuit 104 that updates numeric data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103; And an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 5 is disposed on the back side of the game board 2 and can be visually recognized through the opening 2c formed in the game board 2. Note that a frame-shaped center decorative frame 51 is provided in the opening 2 c in the game board 2. In addition, an effect unit (not shown) is provided between the back of the game board 2 and the effect display device 5, and the effect control board 12 includes various motors and solenoids provided in the effect unit (not shown). A plurality of electronic components such as a sensor and a light emitting diode (LED) are connected. In FIG. 2, these electronic components are not shown.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count through the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined. Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output.

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A or 2 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the special symbol display 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed. The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process, thereby determining the normal symbol variation display mode using the random number MR4 for determining the normal symbol display result, and performing the display operation (for example, turning on the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20. ), Etc., to control the normal symbol variation display, the tilting operation setting of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process. As an example of these, in the command control process, the output port included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. Then, by turning it off, etc., it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  In the special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process. After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of processes according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit.

  In the start winning process, it is determined whether or not there is a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B. Random number value MR1, jackpot type determination random value MR2 and fluctuation pattern determination random value MR3 are extracted, and in the case of the first starting prize, the highest number of empty entries in the first special figure reservation storage unit In the case of the second start winning prize, it is stored at the top of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit.

  In the special symbol normal process, the first special symbol indicator 4A and the second special symbol indicator 4B are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit and the second special symbol storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special game. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the jackpot symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set.

  In the variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. The process to decide on is included.

  By the special symbol normal process and the variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which becomes the variation display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display result determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random value MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  In the special symbol variation process, the first special symbol display unit 4A and the second special symbol display unit 4B perform a setting process for varying the special symbol, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts variation. Processing to measure is included. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol which is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). ) Includes a process for performing setting. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is on.

  The process for pre-opening the big hit includes processing to start the round in the big win gaming state and set the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, etc. It is. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is determined based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. A process for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state is included. After the big hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that sets the grand prize opening state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or when the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached Includes processing for making a setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command. In the big hit end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. And a process for performing various settings (setting of a probability change flag and a time reduction flag) for starting the probability change control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In the big hit ending process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is read to identify whether the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit” or “probable big hit”. . If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed. In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  Next, a rectangular frame-like outer frame 200 that is fixed to a game island (not shown) of the game arcade and supports the gaming machine frame 3 so that it can be opened and closed will be described with reference to FIGS. 3A is a perspective view showing a state in which the outer frame is viewed obliquely from the front, and FIG. 3B is a perspective view showing a state in which the outer frame is viewed obliquely from the rear. FIG. 4 is a front view, a left side view, and a right side view showing the outer frame. FIG. 5 is a rear view, a plan view, and a bottom view showing the outer frame. FIG. 6A is a perspective view showing a state in which the upper left first connected body and the second connected body are viewed obliquely from the front, and FIG. 6B is a perspective view showing a state viewed from the obliquely front lower. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the upper left corner of the outer frame. 8A is a rear view showing the upper left corner of the outer frame, and FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 9A is a BB end view of FIG. 8A, and FIG. 9B is a CC end view of FIG. FIG. 10A is a perspective view showing a state in which the first and second connected bodies on the upper right side are viewed obliquely from the front, and FIG. 10B is a perspective view showing the state viewed from the obliquely lower front. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the upper right corner of the outer frame.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the outer frame 200 is composed of an upper plate 201 and a lower plate 202 as a pair of first plate members arranged side by side and a pair of second plate members arranged side by side on the left and right. The left and right plates 203 and 204, and the first and second plates 210 to 213 and 220 and 223 that connect the upper and lower plates 201 and 202 to the left and right plates 203 and 204 are vertically long rectangles. It is formed in a shape.

  The upper plate 201 and the lower plate 202 are formed in a plate shape from wood, and the left side plate 203 and the right side plate 204 are formed in a plate shape by extrusion molding of an aluminum material. The plate thickness (for example, about 2 to 4 mm) of the left side plate 203 and the right side plate 204 is made thinner than the plate thickness (for example, about 15 to 20 mm) of the upper plate 201 and the lower plate 202. The outer surface 201a and the rear end surface 201c of the left and right end portions of the upper plate 201 are thinned by about 1 to 2 mm, and when the first connection body 210 to be described later is attached, the outer surface of the first connection body 210 and The rear surface and the outer surface 201a and the rear end surface 201c of the upper plate 201 are flush with each other.

  At the rear ends of the left side plate 203 and the right side plate 204, a cylindrical portion 205 (see FIG. 14B) extending in the vertical direction is formed to increase the rigidity. A concave groove 206 is formed from the upper end to the lower end at a substantially central position in the front-rear direction on the inner surface of the left side plate 203 (see FIG. 14A). Further, a ridge 207 is formed at the front end of the right side plate 204 from the upper end to the lower end (see FIG. 14B).

  The left side plate 203 and the right side plate 204 are respectively disposed between the left and right end portions of the upper plate 201 and the lower plate 202, and the upper plate 201, the lower plate 202, the left side plate 203, and the right side plate 204 are connected to the first connector 210. To 213 and the second coupling bodies 220 to 223. In the present embodiment, the left side plate 203 and the right side plate 204 are respectively disposed between the left and right end portions of the upper plate 201 and the lower plate 202, but the present invention is not limited to this, The plate 201 and the lower plate 202 may be disposed between the upper and lower ends of the left side plate 203 and the right side plate 204, respectively.

  A curtain plate 214 is provided below the opening 200a of the outer frame 200, and the lower part of the opening 200a is closed. In this embodiment, the curtain plate 214 is formed in a hollow shape by a synthetic resin material, and has a speaker unit (not shown) built therein, and the gaming machine frame 3 is disposed at the closed position as will be described later. In the state, it is connected to the effect control board 12 provided in the gaming machine frame 3 and can output sound.

  A bearing groove 231 that rotatably supports a rotation shaft 230 (see FIG. 12) provided at the upper left corner of the gaming machine frame 3 is formed at the front end of the upper left first connection body 210. A bearing fitting 232 is fixed to a lower position corresponding to the upper surface of the curtain plate 214 on the inner side surface of the left side plate 203, and is provided at the front left end of the bearing fitting 232 at the lower left corner of the gaming machine frame 3. A rotation shaft 234 that is rotatably supported by a bearing hole 233 (see FIG. 12) is formed. The bearing groove 231 and the rotation shaft 234 are provided in front of the front surface of the outer frame 200, and the gaming machine frame 3 is rotated around a rotation axis that faces the front and rear of the outer frame 200. Support movably.

  Next, the 1st coupling body 210-213 and the 2nd coupling body 220-223 are demonstrated. In the present embodiment, the first connecting members 210 to 213 and the second connecting members 220 to 223 have slightly different shapes, but the basic configuration is the same. , 211 and the second coupling bodies 220 and 221 will be described as an example, and descriptions of the other first coupling bodies 212 and 213 and the second coupling bodies 222 and 223 will be omitted. The first connector 210 and the second connector 220 are provided at the upper left corner of the outer frame 200, and the first connector 211 and the second connector 221 are provided at the upper right corner of the outer frame 200, The first connector 212 and the second connector 222 are provided at the lower left corner of the outer frame 200, and the first connector 213 and the second connector 223 are provided at the lower right corner of the outer frame 200.

  First, the structure of the 1st connection body 210 and the 2nd connection body 220 for connecting the left end part of the upper board 201 and the upper end part of the left side board 203 is demonstrated based on FIGS.

  As shown in FIG.6 and FIG.7, the 1st coupling body 210 is from the left side of the 1st board part 210A attached to the outer surface 201a (upper surface, outer peripheral surface) of the left end part of the upper board 201, and the 1st board part 210A. A second plate portion 210B that is bent by about 90 degrees to the left side plate 203 side (downward) by bending and attached to the outer surface 203a (left side surface, outer peripheral surface) of the upper end portion of the left side plate 203, and the rear of the first plate portion 210A A third plate part 210C bent about 90 degrees toward the opening 200a side (downward) of the outer frame 200 by bending from the right side of the side, and an opening 200a side of the outer frame 200 by bending from the rear side of the second plate part 210B. Vertically cut by a fourth plate portion 210D bent about 90 degrees (to the right) and a plate portion extending forward from the front left portion of the first plate portion 210A and the front upper portion of the second plate portion 210B. Formed in a U-shape facing downward That has a bearing portion 210E and the.

  The bearing portion 210E has a substantially L-shaped bearing groove 231 extending from the right side toward the front side, and a rotating shaft of the gaming machine frame 3 inserted in the bearing groove 231 on the lower surface. A holding member 215 for detachably holding 230 (see FIG. 12) is provided.

  In the first plate portion 210A, a plurality of attachment holes 250 (three in this embodiment) of screws N1 for attaching the first plate portion 210A to the outer surface 201a of the left end portion of the upper plate 201 are formed. The second plate portion 210B is formed with a plurality of mounting holes 251 for screws N2 for attaching the second plate portion 210B to the outer surface 203a of the upper end portion of the left side plate 203 (two in the vertical direction in this embodiment). In addition, a positioning protrusion 257 is provided between the upper and lower mounting holes 251 on the inner surface. In addition, the second plate portion 210B has a notch groove 252 into which a protrusion 206a protruding from the outer surface 203a is fitted in order to form the groove 206 on the inner surface 203b (right side surface) of the left side plate 203. It is formed upward from.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the third plate portion 210C extends from the right side of the rear side of the first plate portion 210A to a position corresponding to the opening 200a of the outer frame 200. The left-right dimension L1 of the base corresponding to the end surface 201c is longer than the left-right dimension L2 of the distal end corresponding to the opening 200a (L1> L2). In addition, an attachment hole 253 of a screw N3 for attaching the third plate portion 210C to the rear end surface 201c of the left end portion of the upper plate 201 is formed at the base portion of the third plate portion 210C, and at the tip portion. An attachment hole 254 for connection of a screw N4 for attaching the third plate part 210C to a third plate part 220C of the second connector 220 to be described later is formed.

  The fourth plate portion 210D extends from the rear side of the second plate portion 210B to a position corresponding to the opening 200a of the outer frame 200, and the vertical dimension L3 of the base portion on the bent portion side corresponds to the opening 200a. It is longer than the vertical dimension L4 of the tip (L3> L4). Further, a mounting hole 255 of a screw (not shown) for attaching the fourth plate portion 210D to the rear end surface 201c of the left end portion of the upper plate 201 is formed in the base portion of the fourth plate portion 210D, and the tip The part is provided with a connecting attachment hole 256 for a screw N5 for attaching the fourth plate part 210D to a third plate part 220C of the second connecting body 220 described later.

  In the present embodiment, the mounting hole 255 is a spare mounting hole, and the fourth plate portion 210D has a left end portion of the upper plate 201 in consideration of strength reduction due to a large number of screws being driven into the upper plate 201. Although not attached to the rear end surface 201c, the present invention is not limited to this, and a screw may be attached to the attachment hole 255 and attached to the rear end surface 201c of the left end portion of the upper plate 201.

  Thus, the mounting holes 253 and 255 are formed at positions corresponding to the rear end surface 201c of the upper plate 201 at the base portions of the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D, and the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate are formed. At the tip of the portion 210D, connection mounting holes 254 and 256 are formed at positions corresponding to the openings 200a. The mounting holes 253 and 255 and the connection mounting holes 254 and 256 are arranged side by side so as to be substantially parallel to the upper plate 201 and are connected to the mounting holes 253 and 255. 254 and 256 are arranged at different positions in the longitudinal (left and right) direction, that is, at positions shifted in the longitudinal direction.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, the opposing sides of the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D are suspended vertically downward from the top, and then tilted toward the third plate portion 210C. It hangs vertically downward. That is, the third plate part 210C and the fourth plate part 210D are configured by a base part and a tip part having a shorter width than the base part, and one of the third plate part 210C and the fourth plate part 210D. Since the notch part which the other front-end | tip part can fit in is formed in the side of one side, when the one front-end | tip part fits into the other notch part, the 3rd board part 210C and the 4th board part Since 210D can be provided such that the opposing sides are close to each other, the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D can be connected to each other close to each other.

  In the present embodiment, the third plate portion 210C is provided at a position away from the second plate portion 210B in the first plate portion 210A, and the fourth plate portion 210D is formed along the first plate portion 210A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the third plate portion 210C is provided along the second plate portion 210B, and the fourth plate portion 210D is provided at a position away from the first plate portion 210A. Also good. Further, the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D may not be provided along the upper plate 201 and the left side plate 203, respectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the second connecting body 220 includes a first plate portion 220A attached to the inner surface 201b (lower surface) of the left end portion of the upper plate 201, and the left plate 203 from the left side of the first plate portion 220A. A second plate part 220B which is bent about 90 degrees to the side (downward) and attached to the inner surface 203b (right side surface) of the upper end of the left side plate 203, and from the rear side of the first plate part 220A to the opening 200a side of the outer frame 200 And a third plate portion 220C bent downward (downward) by about 90 degrees. In addition, a substantially triangular rib 265 is formed by beading inside the bent portion (bent side) between the first plate portion 220A and the second plate portion 220B, thereby increasing the strength of the bent portion. ing.

  A screw that is attached to the first plate portion 220A in an attachment hole 250 formed in the first plate portion 210A of the first connector 210 and is inserted from above into an insertion hole 270 formed in the left end portion of the upper plate 201. A plurality of screw holes 260 into which N1 is screwed are formed at a position corresponding to the mounting hole 250 by burring.

  The second plate portion 220B is attached to the attachment hole 251 formed in the second plate portion 210B of the first connecting body 210, and is inserted from the left side into the insertion hole 271 formed in the upper end portion of the left side plate 203. A plurality of screw holes 261 into which the screws N2 are screwed are formed at a position corresponding to the mounting hole 251 by burring. Further, between the upper and lower screw holes 261 on the outer surface of the second plate portion 220B, a positioning convex portion 262 that is fitted from the inside into a positioning hole 272 formed in the upper end portion of the left side plate 203 protrudes. .

  The third plate portion 220C includes a connection screw hole 263 into which a screw N4 attached to a connection attachment hole 254 formed in the third plate portion 210C of the first connection body 210 is screwed, and a first connection body. The linking screw hole 264 into which the screw N5 attached to the connection attachment hole 256 formed in the fourth plate portion 210D of the 210 is screwed is burred at positions corresponding to the connection attachment holes 254 and 256, respectively. A plurality are formed.

  Next, a connection process between the upper plate 201 and the left side plate 203 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, first, the upper end surface of the left plate 203 is abutted against the inner surface 201 b of the left end portion of the upper plate 201. Next, the inner surface of the first plate portion 210A of the first connector 210 is brought into contact with the outer surface 201a of the left end portion of the upper plate 201, and the inner surface of the second plate portion 210B is brought into contact with the outer surface 203a of the upper end portion of the left plate 203. In addition, the first coupling body 210 is disposed on the outer surfaces of the corners of the upper plate 201 and the left side plate 203. Also, the outer surface of the first plate portion 220A of the second connector 220 is brought into contact with the inner surface 201b of the left end portion of the upper plate 201, and the outer surface of the second plate portion 220B is brought into contact with the inner surface 203b of the upper end portion of the left plate 203. In addition, the second connecting body 220 is disposed on the inner surfaces of the corners of the upper plate 201 and the left side plate 203.

  At this time, the notch groove 252 of the second plate part 210B is fitted so as to straddle the ridge 206a, and the positioning convex part 257 of the second plate part 210B and the positioning convex part 262 of the second plate part 220B are positioned. By fitting the holes 272 from the left and right sides, the attachment positions of the first connecting body 210 and the second connecting body 220 with respect to the left side plate 203 are determined.

  Further, the base portion of the third plate portion 210C and the upper side of the base portion of the fourth plate portion 210D in the first connecting body 210 are disposed in contact with the rear end surface 201c of the upper plate 201, and the fourth plate portion 210D The base is disposed in contact with the rear end surface 203c of the left side plate 203 (see FIG. 9). The distal end portion of the third plate portion 210C, the base portion of the fourth plate portion 210D, and the lower side of the distal end portion are arranged at positions corresponding to the openings 200a of the outer frame 200.

  Next, the screw N1 is attached to the attachment hole 250 of the first plate part 210A from above, inserted into the insertion hole 270 of the upper plate 201, and screwed into the screw hole 260 of the first plate part 220A. The first plate portion 210A and the first plate portion 220A are attached to the left end portion of the upper plate 201 so that the left end portion of the upper plate 201 is sandwiched from above and below by the 210A and the first plate portion 220A.

  Further, the screw N2 is attached to the attachment hole 251 of the second plate part 210B from the left side, inserted into the insertion hole 271 of the left side plate 203, and screwed into the screw hole 261 of the second plate part 220B, whereby the second plate The second plate portion 210B and the second plate portion 220B are attached to the upper end portion of the left side plate 203 so that the upper end portion of the left side plate 203 is sandwiched from the left and right by the portion 210B and the second plate portion 220B.

  As described above, the first plate portion 210A and the first plate portion 220A are attached to the left end portion of the upper plate 201, and the second plate portion 210B and the second plate portion 220B are attached to the upper end portion of the left plate 203. Thus, the upper plate 201 and the left side plate 203 are connected by the first connecting body 210 and the second connecting body 220, and are fixed at an angle of about 90 degrees.

  Further, the third plate portion 210C is attached to the upper plate 201 by attaching the screw N3 from the rear to the attachment hole 253 of the third plate portion 210C and screwing it into the rear end surface 201c of the upper plate 201. In the present embodiment, as described above, in consideration of a decrease in strength of the upper plate 201 made of wood, screws are not attached to the upper plate 201 by attaching screws to the spare mounting holes 255 of the fourth plate portion 210D. You may attach with priority on the improvement of connection strength.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the front surfaces of the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D of the first connecting body 210 abut on the front surface of the third plate portion 220C of the second connecting body 220, and The connecting mounting holes 254 and 256 are aligned with the connecting screw holes 263 and 264. Then, the screws N4 and N5 are attached to the connecting mounting holes 254 and 256 from the rear and screwed into the connecting screw holes 263 and 264, respectively, so that the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion of the first connecting body 210 are inserted. 210D is attached to the third plate part 220C of the second connector 220. That is, the third plate part 210 </ b> C and the fourth plate part 210 </ b> D of the first connection body 210 are connected via the third plate part 220 </ b> C of the second connection body 220.

  As described above, the third plate 210C integrated with the first plate 210A and the fourth plate 210D integrated with the second plate 210B in the first connector 210 are the third plate of the second connector 220. By being connected and fixed via the portion 220C, the bending angle of the second plate portion 210B with respect to the first plate portion 210A of the first connecting body 210 increases or decreases, that is, with respect to the first plate portion 210A. The second plate portion 210B is prevented from bending.

  Specifically, for example, when an external force is applied to the outer frame 200 in a direction in which the upper end of the left side plate 203 is inclined to the right side, the second plate portion 210B tries to bend with respect to the first plate portion 210A. The third plate part 210C integrated with the first plate part 210A and the fourth plate part 210D integrated with the second plate part 210B are connected and fixed by the third plate part 220C of the second connecting body 220, so that the first Since the bending of the second plate portion 210B with respect to the first plate portion 210A is restricted, the rigidity of the upper left corner portion of the outer frame 200 is increased.

  In addition, the order of the connection process of the upper plate 201 and the left side plate 203 is not limited to the above-described order, and the upper plate 201 and the left side plate 203 are connected to the first connection body 210, 211 and the second connection body 220, As long as it can be connected by 221, it may be assembled in an order different from the order of the connecting steps described above.

  Next, the structure of the 1st connection body 211 and the 2nd connection body 221 for connecting the right end part of the upper board 201 and the upper end part of the right side board 204 is demonstrated based on FIG.10 and FIG.11.

  As shown in FIG.10 and FIG.11, the 1st coupling body 211 is from the right side of the 1st board part 310A attached to the outer surface 201a (upper surface, outer peripheral surface) of the right end part of the upper board 201, and the 1st board part 310A. A second plate portion 310B bent about 90 degrees to the right side plate 204 side (downward) and attached to the outer surface 204a (right side surface, outer peripheral surface) of the upper end portion of the right side plate 204, and the left side of the rear side of the first plate portion 310A The third plate portion 310C is bent by about 90 degrees toward the opening 200a side (downward) of the outer frame 200, and is bent by about 90 degrees from the rear side of the second plate portion 310B to the opening 200a side (left side) of the outer frame 200. A fourth plate portion 310D.

  The first plate portion 310A is formed with a plurality (three in this embodiment) of attachment holes 350 for screws N11 for attaching the first plate portion 310A to the outer surface 201a of the left end portion of the upper plate 201. The second plate portion 310B is formed with a plurality of attachment holes 351 for screws N12 (one in the upper and lower portions in this embodiment) for attaching the second plate portion 310B to the outer surface 204a of the upper end portion of the right side plate 204. In addition, a positioning projection 357 protrudes between the upper and lower mounting holes 351 on the inner surface.

  The third plate portion 310C extends from the right side of the rear side of the first plate portion 310A to a position corresponding to the opening 200a of the outer frame 200, although not particularly illustrated, and corresponds to the rear end surface 201c of the upper plate 201. The left and right dimension L11 of the base portion to be made is longer than the left and right dimension L12 of the distal end portion corresponding to the opening 200a (L11> L12). In addition, an attachment hole 353 of a screw N13 for attaching the third plate portion 310C to the rear end surface 201c of the right end portion of the upper plate 201 is formed in the base portion of the third plate portion 310C, and the tip portion is provided with the tip portion. An attachment hole 354 for connecting a screw N14 for attaching the third plate part 310C to a third plate part 320C of the second connector 220, which will be described later, is formed.

  The fourth plate portion 310D extends from the rear side of the second plate portion 310B to a position corresponding to the opening 200a of the outer frame 200, and the vertical dimension L13 of the base on the bent portion side corresponds to the opening 200a. It is longer than the vertical dimension L14 of the tip (L13> L14). A mounting hole 355 of a screw (not shown) for attaching the fourth plate portion 310D to the rear end surface 201c of the right end portion of the upper plate 201 is formed at the base portion of the fourth plate portion 310D, and the tip The part is formed with a connecting attachment hole 356 for a screw N15 for attaching the fourth plate part 310D to a third plate part 320C of the second connecting body 321 described later.

  In the present embodiment, the mounting hole 355 is a spare mounting hole, and the fourth plate portion 310D has a right end portion of the upper plate 201 in consideration of strength reduction caused by a large number of screws being driven into the upper plate 201. Although not attached to the rear end surface 201c, the present invention is not limited to this, and a screw may be attached to the attachment hole 355 and attached to the rear end surface 201c of the right end portion of the upper plate 201.

  Thus, the mounting holes 353 and 355 are formed at positions corresponding to the rear end surface 201c of the upper plate 201 at the base portions of the third plate portion 310C and the fourth plate portion 310D, and the third plate portion 310C and the fourth plate are formed. At the tip of the portion 310D, connection mounting holes 354 and 356 are formed at positions corresponding to the openings 200a. The mounting holes 353 and 355 and the connection mounting holes 354 and 356 are arranged side by side so as to be substantially parallel to the upper plate 201 and are connected to the mounting holes 353 and 355. 354 and 356 are arranged at different positions in the longitudinal (left and right) direction.

  In the present embodiment, the third plate portion 310C is provided at a position away from the second plate portion 310B in the first plate portion 310A, and the fourth plate portion 310D is formed along the first plate portion 310A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the third plate portion 310C is provided along the second plate portion 310B, and the fourth plate portion 310D is provided at a position away from the first plate portion 310A. Also good. Further, the third plate portion 310C and the fourth plate portion 310D may not be provided along the upper plate 201 and the right plate 204, respectively.

  The second connecting body 221 is bent about 90 degrees from the right side of the first plate portion 320A to the right side plate 204 side (downward), and the first plate portion 320A attached to the inner surface 201b (lower surface) of the right end portion of the upper plate 201. The second plate portion 320B attached to the inner surface 204b (right side surface) of the upper end portion of the right side plate 204 and the rear side of the first plate portion 320A are bent about 90 degrees toward the opening 200a side (downward) of the outer frame 200. And a third plate portion 320C. In addition, substantially triangular ribs 365 are formed at two locations by beading inside the bent portion (bent side) of the first plate portion 320A and the second plate portion 320B. Has been increased.

  A screw that is attached to the first plate portion 320A in an attachment hole 350 formed in the first plate portion 310A of the first connector 211 and is inserted from above into an insertion hole 370 formed in the right end portion of the upper plate 201. A plurality of screw holes 360 into which N11 is screwed are formed at a position corresponding to the mounting hole 350 by burring. Further, from the right side of the front side of the first plate part 320 </ b> A, a regulation piece 340 that is bent about 90 degrees is provided continuously to the opening 200 a side (downward) of the outer frame 200. When the gaming machine frame 3 is located at the closed position, the regulating piece 340 abuts against a predetermined portion of the gaming machine frame 3 and regulates the rotation to the back side.

  The second plate portion 320B is attached to the attachment hole 351 formed in the second plate portion 310B of the first connector 211, and is inserted from the right side into the insertion hole 371 formed in the upper end portion of the right side plate 204. A plurality of screw holes 361 into which the screws N12 are screwed are formed by burring at positions corresponding to the mounting holes 351. Further, between the upper and lower screw holes 361 on the outer surface of the second plate portion 320B, a positioning convex portion 362 that is fitted from the inside into a positioning hole 372 formed in the upper end portion of the right side plate 204 protrudes. .

  The third plate portion 320C has a connection screw hole 363 into which a screw N14 attached to a connection attachment hole 354 formed in the third plate portion 310C of the first connection body 211 is screwed, and the first connection body. The connecting screw hole 364 into which the screw N15 attached to the connecting attachment hole 356 formed in the fourth plate portion 310D of 211 is screwed is burred at positions corresponding to the connecting attachment holes 354 and 356, respectively. A plurality are formed.

  Note that the connection process between the upper plate 201 and the right side plate 204 is substantially the same as the connection process between the upper plate 201 and the left side plate 203 except that the left and right sides are reversed. . Further, as described above, the description of the first coupling bodies 212 and 213 is omitted, but, like the first coupling bodies 210 and 211, the first plate portion attached to the outer surface of the lower plate 202, and the first A second plate portion bent from the plate portion toward the left side plate 203 or the right side plate 204 and attached to the outer surface of the left side plate 203 or the right side plate 204, and bent from the first plate portion toward the opening 200a side of the outer frame 200. It has a third plate portion and a fourth plate portion bent from the second plate portion toward the opening 200a of the outer frame 200, and the basic configuration is the same.

  Further, although description of the second coupling bodies 222 and 223 is also omitted, like the second coupling bodies 220 and 221, the first plate portion attached to the inner surface of the lower plate 202 and the left side bent from the first plate portion. A second plate portion attached to the inner surface of the plate 203 or the right side plate 204, and a connecting portion that is bent from the first plate portion to the opening 200a side of the outer frame 200 and connects the third plate portions of the first coupling bodies 212 and 213. The lower plate 202 and the left side plate 203 or the lower plate 202 and the right side plate 204 can be connected to each other.

  The outer frame 200 configured in this manner is configured such that an upper plate 201 and a lower plate 202 made of wood are attached to a board (not shown) or the like of a game island (not shown) installed in a game hall. It can be fixed above and below the installation portion provided on the game island.

  Next, the relationship between the outer frame 200 configured in this way and the gaming machine frame 3 will be described. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a state in which the gaming machine frame is in the open position with respect to the outer frame. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the gaming machine frame is in the closed position. FIG. 14A is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main portion showing a state where the gaming machine frame is close to the closed position, and FIG. 14B is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the gaming machine frame is in the closed position. .

  As shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, after the bearing hole 233 provided in the lower left corner of the gaming machine frame 3 is inserted into the rotation shaft 234 provided in the lower left corner of the outer frame 200, the outer frame 200 is inserted. The rotation shaft 230 provided at the upper left corner of the gaming machine frame 3 is inserted into the bearing groove 231 provided at the upper left corner of the outer frame 200 and is held rotatably by the holding member 215. The gaming machine frame 3 is pivotally supported by 200 so as to be rotatable about the left side. The gaming machine frame 3 has a closed position (see FIG. 13) for closing the opening 200a (the opening formed by the upper plate 201, the curtain plate 214, the left side plate 203, and the right side plate 204) of the outer frame 200, and the opening 200a. It is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 200 around pivot shafts 230 and 234 that are directed in the vertical direction between the open position (see FIG. 12).

  The gaming machine frame 3 includes an upper side portion 400A and a lower side portion 400B that are arranged side by side vertically, and a left side plate 400C and a right side plate 400D that are arranged side by side and connect the left and right end portions of the upper side portion 400A and the lower side portion 400B. Are formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape. The left side plate 400C and the right side plate 400D are formed thinly by a plate material having a thickness of about 2 to 4 mm by extrusion molding of an aluminum material in the same manner as the left side plate 203 and the right side plate 204 of the outer frame 200. Since the left and right dimensions of 3 are long, for example, the gaming board 2 attached to the gaming machine frame 3 can be enlarged in the left-right direction, or many devices can be mounted.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, on the front side of the left side plate 400C and the right side plate 400D, step portions 403 and 404 that are in contact with or close to the front ends of the left side plate 203 and the right side plate 204 of the outer frame 200 in the closed position. Are formed in the vertical direction. Further, a ridge 401 is formed in the up and down direction on the rear side of the step portion 403 on the outer surface of the left side plate 400C, and the step portion 404 on the outer surface of the right side plate 400D opens to the back side. A concave groove 402 is formed in the vertical direction. The left side plate 400C and the right side plate 400D have the stepped portions 403, 404 in contact with or close to the front ends of the left side plate 203 and the right side plate 204 of the outer frame 200 in the closed position, and the rear portions excluding the stepped portions 403, 404. It is arranged between the left side plate 203 and the right side plate 204 of the outer frame 200.

  Further, in the closed position, the ridge 401 formed on the outer surface of the left side plate 400C is fitted in the concave groove 206 formed on the inner surface of the left side plate 203 of the outer frame 200, and the step 404 of the right side plate 400D. The inside of the ridge 207 formed at the front end of the right side plate 204 of the outer frame 200 is fitted into the recessed groove 402 formed in the above. By doing so, unauthorized devices such as wires and cell plates are placed between the left side plate 400C and the right side plate 400D of the gaming machine frame 3 in the closed position and the left side plate 203 and the right side plate 204 of the outer frame 200. It is possible to suppress illegal actions such as unauthorized access to the main board 11 and the like on the back side of the gaming machine frame 3 by being inserted.

  Further, as described above, since the rigidity of the outer frame 200 is increased, the outer frame 200 is not easily deformed due to the weight of the gaming machine frame 3 or the like, and thus, the outer frame 200 and the gaming machine frame 3 are not deformed. Since gaps are not easily formed between them, fraudulent acts can be suitably suppressed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, the gaming machine frame 3 as a gaming frame is fixed to a gaming island (not shown) of the game hall and is opened and closed. The outer frame 200 includes a square frame-shaped outer frame 200, and the outer frame 200 is a pair of first plate members arranged in a vertical direction, an upper plate 201 and a lower plate 202, and a pair of second plate members arranged in a horizontal direction. A first connection body 210, 211, 212, 213 as a connection body for connecting the end portions of the left plate 203 and the right plate 204, and the upper plate 201, the lower plate 202, the left plate 203 and the right plate 204; For example, the first connecting body 210 is attached to the outer surface 201a of the upper plate 201, and the first plate portion 210A is bent from the first plate portion 210A to the left side plate 203 side, to the outer surface 203a of the left side plate 203. A second plate part 210B to be attached; There is a third plate part 210C bent from the first plate part 210A to the opening 200a side of the outer frame 200, and a fourth plate part 210D bent from the second plate part 210B to the opening 200a side of the outer frame 200. .

  In this way, for example, in the first coupling body 210, the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D are formed by bending, so that the rear sides of the first plate portion 210A and the second plate portion 210B are formed. Since the rigidity of the outer frame 200 is increased and twisting and bending are less likely to occur, the rigidity of the outer frame 200 can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, the third plate portion 210C is bent from a part of the rear side of the first plate portion 210A, and the fourth plate portion 210D is bent from the entire rear side of the second plate portion 210B. The present invention is not limited to this, and the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D may be bent at a part of the rear side of the first plate portion 210A and the second plate portion 210B. In addition, the entire rear side of the first plate portion 210A or the second plate portion 210B may be bent.

  In the present embodiment, the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D are bent toward the opening 200a from the rear side of the first plate portion 210A and the second plate portion 210B. That is, the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D are provided on the back side of the outer frame 200 so as not to obstruct the gaming machine frame 3 that closes the front opening of the outer frame 200. However, the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D may be bent toward the opening 200a from the front sides of the first plate portion 210A and the second plate portion 210B.

  In the present embodiment, the second plate portion 210B is bent from the left side of the first plate portion 210A to the left side plate 203 side by bending, but the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is provided so as to be bent from the left side of the plate part 210 </ b> A to the left side plate 203 side, it may be connected to the left side of the first plate part 210 </ b> A by welding or the like. Further, the third plate part 210C and the fourth plate part 210D are bent toward the opening 200a from the rear side of the first plate part 210A and the second plate part 210B, but the present invention is not limited to this. If it is provided so as to be bent from the rear side of the first plate part 210A or the second plate part 210B to the opening 200a side, for example, the rear side of the first plate part 210A or the second plate part 210B May be connected by welding or the like.

  Further, for example, as connecting means for connecting the third plate part 210C and the fourth plate part 210D, the connection mounting holes 254, 256 of the first connector 210, the third plate part 220C of the second connector 220, By providing the screw holes 263 and 264 and the screws N4 and N5, the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D are connected and fixed. Thereby, the bending of the second plate portion 210B with respect to the first plate portion 210A is prevented, so that the rigidity of the outer frame 200 can be increased.

  Further, in this embodiment, as connecting means for connecting the third plate part 210C and the fourth plate part 210D, the connection mounting holes 254, 256 of the first connector 210 and the third plate part of the second connector 220 are used. 220C, connecting screw holes 263 and 264, and screws N4 and N5 are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the connecting means includes a connecting mounting hole 254 of the third plate portion 210C and A projecting portion or a locking portion that fits into the connection mounting hole 256 of the fourth plate portion 210D may be a connection member protruding at both ends, or the connection mounting hole 254 of the third plate portion 210C. And a linear member such as a wire wound around the connection mounting hole 256 of the fourth plate portion 210D, or provided so as to straddle the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D. Adhered or welded to the third plate part 210C and the fourth plate part 210D It may be a linking member that is not intended to be limited to those described in the above examples.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D are connected via the third plate portion 220C of the second connector 220, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, for example, the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D may be provided so as to partially overlap each other, and the overlapped portions may be connected by connecting means such as adhesion, welding, or screws. Good.

  Further, for example, at least one of the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D (the third plate portion 210C in this embodiment) is attached to the rear end surface 201c of the upper plate 201, so that the first coupling body 210 is attached. Can be attached not only to the outer surface 201a of the upper plate 201 but also to the rear end surface 201c as a side surface having a different orientation from the outer surface 201a, so that the attachment strength to the upper plate 201 can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, the third plate portion 210C is attached to the rear end surface 201c of the upper plate 201. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fourth plate portion 210D is disposed behind the upper plate 201. The third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D may be attached to the rear end surface 201c of the upper plate 201.

  Moreover, although the 3rd board part 210C was attached to the rear-end surface 201c of the upper board 201, this invention is not limited to this, At least one is among 3rd board part 210C and 4th board part 210D. It may be attached to the rear end surface 203c of the left side plate 203.

  Further, for example, as a connecting means for connecting the third plate part 210C and the fourth plate part 210D, the third plate part 220C of the second connecting body 220, the screw holes 263 and 264 for connection, and the screws N4 and N5 are provided. The third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D are for attachment side holes 254, 256 as connection attachment portions for attachment to the third plate portion 220C, and for side surfaces for attachment to the rear end surface 201c of the upper plate 201. There are mounting holes 253 and 255 as mounting portions, respectively, and the connecting mounting holes 254 and 256 and the mounting holes 253 and 255 are formed at different positions in the longitudinal direction of the upper plate 201 (FIG. 8 ( A))), the rigidity can be increased.

  Further, for example, when the first connecting body 210 is attached to the upper plate 201 and the left plate 203, the third plate portion 210C abuts on the rear end surface 201c of the upper plate 201, and the fourth plate portion 210D is the left plate 203. The third plate part 210C and the fourth plate part 210D are in contact with the rear end surface 203c, and the left and right dimension L1 and the vertical dimension L3 on the base side as the bent part are larger than the left and right dimension L2 and the vertical dimension L4 on the distal end side Since the contact area with the upper plate 201 and the left plate 203 of the third plate part 210C and the fourth plate part 210D is increased, the rigidity is increased.

  In this embodiment, when the first connecting body 210 is attached to the upper plate 201 and the left side plate 203, the third plate portion 210C comes into contact with the rear end surface 201c of the upper plate 201, and the fourth plate portion 210D is Although it is configured to contact the rear end surface 203c of the left side plate 203, the present invention is not limited to this, and the third plate portion 210C may be close to the rear end surface 201c of the upper plate 201. Good. Further, the fourth plate portion 210D may be close to the rear end surface 203c of the left side plate 203.

  Further, for example, as a connecting means for connecting the third plate part 210C and the fourth plate part 210D, the third plate part 220C of the second connecting body 220, the screw holes 263 and 264 for connection, and the screws N4 and N5 are provided. The third plate part 210C and the fourth plate part 210D are extended to the opening 200a of the outer frame 200, and are connected by the connecting means at a position corresponding to the opening 200a of the outer frame 200. Stiffness can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D are connected by the connecting means at a position corresponding to the opening 200a of the outer frame 200, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper plate 201 may be connected at a position corresponding to the rear end surface 201c of the upper plate 201 or the rear end surface 203c of the left side plate 203.

  The upper plate 201 and the lower plate 202 are made of wood, and the left plate 203 and the right plate 204 are made of aluminum, so that the upper plate 201 and the lower plate 202 can be fixed to the game island with a nail or the like. The board 204 can be made thin without reducing the strength, and the left and right dimensions of the gaming machine frame 3 can be made as long as possible. In the present embodiment, the left side plate 203 and the right side plate 204 are made of an aluminum material. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any metal material other than the aluminum material may be used. It may be configured.

  Further, for example, the third plate portion 220C of the second connecting body 220 as a connecting means for connecting the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D, the connecting screw holes 263 and 264, the screws N4 and N5, A second connecting body 220 as an inner connecting body that is provided on the inner surface of the upper plate 201 and the left side plate 203 separately from the one connecting body 210 and connects the upper plate 201 and the left side plate 203; Has a third plate portion 220C as a connecting portion provided on the second connecting body 220 to which the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D are attached. By doing in this way, since the 3rd board part 210C and the 4th board part 210D are connected, since bending of the 2nd board part 210B to 210A of 1st board parts is prevented, rigidity of outer frame 200 The third plate portion 220C that connects the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D connects the upper plate 201 and the left plate 203, that is, the upper plate 201 and the left plate 203. Since the strength is fixed to the second connecting body 220 having a high strength, the connection strength between the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D is increased.

  In addition, the third plate part 210C and the fourth plate part 210D of the first connection body 210 and the third plate part 220C of the second connection body 220 are connected by screws N4 and N5, so that the outer surface of the outer frame 200 is attached. Since the first connecting body 210 to be attached and the second connecting body 220 to be attached to the inner surface of the outer frame 200 are integrated, and each corner of the outer frame 200 is fixed so as to be sandwiched from inside and outside, The rigidity of the frame 200 is further increased.

  In the present embodiment, the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D are connected via the third plate portion 220C of the second connecting body 220 fixed to the outer frame 200, but the present invention. Is not limited to this, and may be connected by a connecting member that is not fixed to the outer frame 200. Alternatively, instead of a connecting member that connects the first plate member and the second plate member of the outer frame 200, for example, a fixing member fixed to either the upper plate 201 or the left plate 203 may be used.

  Further, a concave groove 206 extends in the longitudinal direction on the inner surface 203b of the left side plate 203, and a ridge 401 is formed in the longitudinal direction on the gaming machine frame 3, so that the gaming machine frame 3 is When the ridge 401 is fitted into the concave groove 206 when it is closed, it is possible to suppress the entry of unauthorized members such as wires and piano wires from between the gaming machine frame 3 and the outer frame 200.

  The outer frame of the present invention is a rectangular frame-like outer frame 200 that is fixed to a gaming island (not shown) of a game hall and supports the gaming machine frame 3 as a gaming frame so as to be opened and closed. Upper plate 201 and lower plate 202 as a pair of first plate members arranged side by side, left side plate 203 and right side plate 204 as a pair of second plate members arranged side by side on the left and right, upper plate 201 and lower plate 202, first connection bodies 210, 211, 212, and 213 as connection bodies that connect the left side plate 203 and the right side plate 204. For example, the first connection body 210 is formed on the outer surface 201a of the upper plate 201. The first plate portion 210A to be attached, the second plate portion 210B bent from the first plate portion 210A to the left side plate 203 side and attached to the outer surface 203a of the left side plate 203, and the opening of the outer frame 200 from the first plate portion 210A. The third plate bent to the 200a side It has a 210C, a fourth plate portion 210D is bent to the opening 200a side of the outer frame 200 from the second plate portion 210B, the.

  In this way, for example, in the first coupling body 210, the third plate portion 210C and the fourth plate portion 210D are formed by bending, so that the rear sides of the first plate portion 210A and the second plate portion 210B are formed. Since the rigidity of the outer frame 200 is increased and twisting and bending are less likely to occur, the rigidity of the outer frame 200 can be increased.

  Further, in this embodiment, the gaming machine frame 3 to which the gaming board 2 is attached is described as an example of the gaming frame, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to this. As long as the frame is a part of the frame and is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 200, the frame is not necessarily required to be attached to the game board 2.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory.

  In the embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other, so that one game is completed and a prize is generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to a slot machine that has been made possible.

  In the case of a slot machine, a pair of first plate members arranged side by side, a pair of second plate members arranged side by side on the left and right, and a frame body composed of the first plate member and the second plate member. A housing formed in a box shape whose front surface is opened by a back plate covering the back surface of the housing corresponds to the outer frame of the present invention, and a front door capable of opening and closing the front opening of the housing corresponds to a game frame.

  In the above embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) is applied as an example of the game medium. However, the present invention is not limited to the spherical game medium, and for example, a non-spherical game medium such as a medal. It may be.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 3 Gaming machine frame 200 Outer frame 200a Opening 201 Upper board 202 Lower board 203 Left board 204 Right board 210 First connection body 210A First board part 210B Second board part 210C Third board part 210D Fourth board Portion 220 second connecting body 220A first plate portion 220B second plate portion 220C third plate portions 254, 256 connecting mounting holes 263, 264 connecting screw holes N4, N5 screw

Claims (4)

A gaming machine having a rectangular frame-like outer frame that is fixed to a game island of a game arcade and supports the game frame so that it can be opened and closed,
The outer frame is
A pair of first plate members arranged side by side vertically;
A pair of second plate members arranged side by side;
A connecting body for connecting the first plate member and the second plate member;
Have
The connector is
A first plate portion attached to the outer surface of the first plate member;
A second plate portion bent from the first plate portion to the second plate member side and attached to the outer surface of the second plate member;
A third plate portion bent from the first plate portion to the opening side of the outer frame;
A fourth plate portion bent from the second plate portion to the opening side of the outer frame;
I have a,
A connecting means for connecting the third plate portion and the fourth plate portion;
The third plate portion and the fourth plate portion each have a first attachment portion for attachment to the coupling means and a second attachment portion for attachment to the first plate member or the second plate member. And
The gaming machine, wherein the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are formed at different positions in the longitudinal direction of the first plate member . A concave groove extends in the longitudinal direction on the inner surface of the second plate member, and a protrusion is formed in the gaming frame in the longitudinal direction. When the gaming frame is closed, the convexity is formed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a strip is fitted into the concave groove. A square frame-shaped outer frame fixed to the game island of the game hall and supporting the game frame so that it can be opened and closed,
A pair of first plate members arranged side by side vertically;
A pair of second plate members arranged side by side;
A connecting body for connecting the first plate member and the second plate member;
Have
The connector is
A first plate portion attached to the outer surface of the first plate member;
A second plate portion bent from the first plate portion to the second plate member side and attached to the outer surface of the second plate member;
A third plate portion bent from the first plate portion to the opening side of the outer frame;
A fourth plate portion bent from the second plate portion to the opening side of the outer frame;
I have a,
A connecting means for connecting the third plate portion and the fourth plate portion;
The third plate portion and the fourth plate portion each have a first attachment portion for attachment to the coupling means and a second attachment portion for attachment to the first plate member or the second plate member. And
The outer frame, wherein the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are formed at different positions in the longitudinal direction of the first plate member .   A concave groove extends in the longitudinal direction on the inner surface of the second plate member, and a protrusion is formed in the gaming frame in the longitudinal direction. When the gaming frame is closed, the convexity is formed. The strip fits into the groove
  The outer frame according to claim 3.

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