JP6939867B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Some game machines such as pachinko machines include a game unit such as a game board on which electrical parts are mounted, and a support target such as a support frame that detachably supports the game unit. A connector connected to an electric component is attached to the game unit, and by connecting this connector to a connector on the support target side, the game unit and the support target are electrically connected.

In recent years, it has been proposed that both connectors are electrically connected / separated by the displacement of the game unit when the game unit is attached to and detached from the support target (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In such a gaming machine, for example, it is not necessary to manually connect the connector after mounting the gaming unit, and workability can be improved.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2002-224362

Here, in the above-mentioned type of gaming machine, there is a possibility that the connectors will hit each other as the gaming unit is attached. When the connectors come into contact with each other in this way, if the weight of the gaming unit or the momentum of the mounting operation is transmitted to the connectors, there is a concern that a large impact (load) will be generated on the connectors. In addition, due to the deviation between the path through which the connector moves and the preset connection path, the load at the time of connecting the connector increases, and stress that does not occur when manually connecting as in the past is generated. It is expected to occur. This is not preferable because it may cause a decrease in the original connection function of the connector.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing deterioration of the original connection function of a connector while facilitating connection work.

The present invention
A gaming machine in which a gaming unit on which electrical components are mounted is supported by a support target.
The unit-side connector provided on the game unit and
It is provided on the support target, is connected to the unit side connector by the displacement of the game unit due to the attachment of the game unit to the support target, and is connected to the unit side connector by the displacement of the game unit due to the removal operation of the game unit. The support target side connector that is separated from the connector,
When the game unit is disposed to the mounting completion position and the unit-side connector and the support object-side connector is connected to the support subject, the moving before its bond these two connectors is started A de-energization mechanism that de-energizes the game unit,
The game unit is provided so as to be switchable between an unlocked state in which the game unit can be removed from the support target and a locked state in which the game unit cannot be removed from the support target, and the game unit is directed toward the installation completion position. It is provided with a locking device configured to switch from the unlocked state to the locked state by being displaced.
The energy dissipation mechanism, said had rows before Symbol energy dissipation by the unlocked state to the force that prevents the switching to the locked state, is configured to store predetermined force with the corresponding energy dissipation of the locking device Rock,
When an unlock operation for switching the lock device from the locked state to the unlocked state is performed, the predetermined force acts on the game unit so as to push the game unit outward. the operation force of the unlocking operation is characterized that you have a structure in which to act is suppressed to the game unit so as to push the gaming unit to the detachment direction.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress deterioration of the original connection function of the connector while facilitating the connection work.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the main configuration of a pachinko machine in an unfolded manner. It is a rear view which shows the structure of the front door frame. It is a front view which shows the structure of the inner frame. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board unit. It is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 5 which shows the right-right variable winning apparatus. It is a vertical cross-sectional view of a lock device (a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 4). It is a rear view which shows the structure of the inner frame. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of the back pack unit. FIG. 10 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. It is a front perspective view which shows the state which the game board unit was removed from the inner frame. FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. It is the schematic which shows the positional relationship between the opened front door frame, a game board unit and an insertion part. It is a partially enlarged view of the game board unit. FIG. 5 is a horizontal cross-sectional view (partial cross-sectional view taken along the DD line in FIG. 4) showing a connection mechanism and a configuration related thereto. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which the structure which concerns on the connection mechanism is removed from the inner frame. FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line EE of FIG. It is the schematic which shows the connection mode of each connector. It is the schematic which shows the movement path of the connector at the time of attachment / detachment of a game board unit. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which the structure which concerns on a connection mechanism is removed from a game board. (A) A rear view of the game board unit, and (b) a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line FF of (a). It is the schematic which shows the state when the game board unit is attached. (A) is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 4 showing a discharge passage, and (b) is a schematic view showing a relationship between the discharge passage and its configuration. It is the schematic which shows the flow of the game ball in a discharge passage. It is a partial cross-sectional view which shows the internal structure of the game ball distribution part. It is a schematic diagram which shows the state of distribution of a game ball. It is a schematic diagram which shows the accumulation condition of the game ball when the tank is full.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the main configurations of the pachinko machine 10 in an unfolded manner. In FIG. 2, for convenience, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the game area is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and a game machine main portion 12 attached to the outer frame 11.

The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting wooden plates on all four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed on the island equipment of the amusement park by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island equipment. The outer frame 11 is not an indispensable configuration in the pachinko machine 10, and the outer frame 11 may be provided in the island equipment of the amusement park.

The outer frame 11 supports the gaming machine main portion 12 in a state where it can be opened and closed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper support metal fitting 17 is fixed to the connecting portion between the upper frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11, and further, the lower frame portion and the left frame in the outer frame 11 are fixed. A lower support metal fitting 18 is provided at a connecting portion with the portion. A support mechanism is composed of the upper support metal fittings 17 and the lower support metal fittings 18, and the support mechanism causes the game machine main portion 12 to rotate on the left side of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the outer frame 11. The right side is the rotation tip side, and the pachinko machine 10 can be rotated forward.

As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine main portion 12 includes an inner frame 13 as a base body, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack arranged behind the inner frame 13. It includes a unit 15 (see FIG. 3). The inner frame 13 of the main portion 12 of the gaming machine is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11.

The front door frame 14 is attached to the inner frame 13 so that it can rotate forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Reference numeral 15 is attached to the inner frame 13 so as to be rotatable rearward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in the front view of the pachinko machine 10.

Here, the front door frame 14 will be described. In the following description, FIGS. 1 and 2 will be referred to, and FIG. 3 will be referred to for the configuration of the back surface of the front door frame 14. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the front door frame 14.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is mainly composed of a synthetic resin frame body 20 having an outer shape substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11, and covers almost the entire front side of the inner frame 13. ing. A substantially elliptical window portion 21 is formed in the central portion of the frame body 20 so that almost the entire area of the game area PE, which will be described later, can be visually recognized from the front, and the window portion 21 is the same by the glass unit 30. It is covered from the back side of the front door frame 14 (see FIG. 3).

As shown in FIG. 3, a glass unit installation portion 22 is formed in the frame body 20 so as to surround the window portion 21. Specifically, the glass unit installation portion 22 is arranged on the back side of the frame body 20 and is recessed toward the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the window portion 21 is formed at the bottom thereof. The glass unit 30 is fitted into the glass unit installation portion 22 to regulate displacement in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction.

The glass unit 30 includes transparent glass panels 31, 32 and a glass holder 33 that holds the glass panels 31, 32. The glass holder 33 has an annular frame portion formed along the window portion 21, and the glass panels 31 and 32 are housed in the area surrounded by the frame portion, and the glass panels 31 and 32 play a game. The region PE is doubly covered from the front side of the pachinko machine 10.

A plurality of attachment portions to the frame body 20 are formed in the frame portion so as to project to the side opposite to the side accommodating the glass panels 31 and 32. These mounting portions have a plate shape facing the back surface of the frame body 20, and the frame body 20 is provided with a lever member 23 that sandwiches and sandwiches the mounting portions with the frame body 20. The lever member 23 is rotatably attached to a sandwiching position where the attachment portion is sandwiched and a release position where the attachment portion is not sandwiched. A convex portion protruding toward the mounting portion is formed in the portion of the lever member 23 facing the mounting portion, and the convex portion fits into the concave portion formed in the mounting portion from the above-mentioned pinching position. The movement to the release position is restricted, that is, the state is held in the holding position.

To explain again with reference to FIG. 1, various lamps and other light emitting means are provided around the window portion 21. For example, an annular illumination portion 24 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided along the peripheral edge of the window portion 21. The annular illumination unit 24 is lit or blinked according to a change in the gaming state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach. Further, an error display lamp unit 25 that lights up at the time of a predetermined error is provided at the center of the annular illumination unit 24 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10, and lights up on both the left and right sides of the window unit 21 during the payout of the prize ball. The prize ball lamp portion 26 is provided. Further, a speaker unit 27 for outputting a sound effect or the like according to the game state is provided at a position close to the error display lamp unit 25 in the center.

Below the window portion 21 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 28 and a lower bulging portion 29 bulging toward the front side are arranged vertically. An upper plate 28a that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 28, and a lower plate 29a that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 29. The upper plate 28a has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launch mechanism side described later while arranging them in a row. Further, the lower plate 29a has a function of storing excess game balls in the upper plate 28a.

A game ball launching handle 41 is provided at a position where the lower bulging portion 29 is aligned so as to project toward the front side. By operating the game ball launching handle 41, the game ball is launched from the game ball launching mechanism described later.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a passage forming unit 50 is attached to the back surface of the front door frame 14. The passage forming unit 50 is formed of synthetic resin, and has a front door side upper plate passage 51 leading to the upper plate 28a and a front door side lower plate passage 52 leading to the lower plate 29a. In the passage forming unit 50, a receiving portion 53 projecting rearward and opening upward is formed in the upper corner portion thereof, and the receiving portion 53 is partitioned to the left and right by a partition wall 54 (see FIG. 2). The front door side upper plate passage 51 and the entrance portion of the front door side lower plate passage 52 are formed. The front door side upper plate passage 51 and the front door side lower plate passage 52 are connected to the game ball distribution section described later on the upstream side, and the game balls entering the front door side upper plate passage 51 are guided to the upper plate 28a and front. The game ball that has entered the door-side lower plate passage 52 is guided to the lower plate 29a.

Next, the inner frame 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of the inner frame 13. Note that, in FIG. 4, the configuration in the gaming area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted as in FIG.

The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 70 having an outer shape substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. Support metal fittings 71 and 72 are attached to the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the rotation base end side (left side in FIG. 4) on the front surface of the resin base 70. Further, on the rotation base end side (right side in FIG. 3) on the back surface of the front door frame 14, protrusion shafts 61 and 62 are provided corresponding to the support metal fittings 71 and 72. Although not shown, shaft holes are formed in the support metal fittings 71 and 72, and the protrusion shafts 61 and 62 of the front door frame 14 are inserted into the shaft holes so that the front door with respect to the inner frame 13 can be inserted. The frame 14 is rotatably supported. That is, these support metal fittings 71, 72 and the protrusion shafts 61, 62 constitute an assembly mechanism for the inner frame 13.

A locking device 75 is provided on the front surface of the inner frame 13. The locking device 75 has a plurality of front door hook members 76 extending toward the front door frame 14. Corresponding to these front door hook members 76, a plurality of hook receiving members 63 extending toward the inner frame 13 are provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14. When the front door hook member 76 is hooked on the hook receiving member 63, the front door frame 14 is locked in a closed state. Further, the locking device 75 has an inner frame hook member 77 extending rearward of the inner frame 13. When these inner frame hook members 77 are hooked on the hook receiving member 19 (see FIG. 2) of the outer frame 11, the gaming machine main portion 12 is locked with respect to the outer frame 11.

A cylinder lock 78 for unlocking the locking device is installed in the lower right corner of the resin base 70. The cylinder lock 78 is integrated with the locking device, and its tip portion (key hole portion) is exposed in front of the pachinko machine 10 through a hole provided in the front door frame 14. Turning the key inserted into the keyway of the cylinder lock 78 to the right unlocks the front door frame 14 to the inner frame 13, and turning the key to the left unlocks the inner frame 13 to the outer frame 11. ..

A game board accommodating portion 73 for accommodating the game board unit 80 is formed in a substantially central portion on the front surface of the resin base 70. The game board accommodating portion 73 is recessed behind the pachinko machine 10 to partition an accommodating space for accommodating the game board unit 80, and the game board unit 80 attached to the resin base 70 is fitted in the accommodating space. It has become. In this embodiment, in particular, the game board unit 80 is detachably attached to the resin base 70 to facilitate maintenance work and the like.

The game board unit 80 has a game board 80a composed of a wooden plywood and a sheet material covering the front plate surface of the plywood, and the front surface thereof is a resin base 70 through an open portion of the game board accommodating portion 73. It is exposed on the front side of. A game area PE on which the game ball flows down is formed on the exposed portion, that is, on the front surface of the game board 80a. As described above, the game area PE is covered with the glass panel 32. In the glass panel 32, the gap between the glass panel 32 and the front surface of the game board 80a is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, that is, the game balls flowing down the game area PE are not lined up in the front-rear direction at the same position in the game area PE. It is arranged like this. As a result, ball clogging in the game area PE is suppressed. The game board 80a is not limited to wood, and can be formed by using a synthetic resin material.

Hereinafter, the game board unit 80 (particularly various configurations arranged in the game area PE) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a front view of the game board unit 80.

The game board unit 80 (specifically, the game board 80a) is subjected to router processing to form a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in its own thickness direction (front-back direction). A general winning opening 81, a variable winning device 82, 83, an operating opening 84, 85, a through gate 86, a main display unit 87, a variable display unit 88, and the like are arranged in each opening. When game balls enter the general winning opening 81, the variable winning devices 82, 83, and the operating ports 84, 85, the game balls are detected by a detection sensor described later, and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out based on the detection result. Benefits are given to the player. In addition, an out port 89 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board unit 80, and a game ball that does not enter various winning openings or the like is discharged from the game area PE through the out port 89. In the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the ball from entering the game ball into the out port 89, the game ball enters the general winning opening 81, the variable winning devices 82, 83, the operating ports 84, 85, and the through gate 86. The ball is also expressed as a prize.

Further, in the game board unit 80 (specifically, the game board 80a), a large number of nails 90 are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the flow path of the game ball, and various members (roles) such as a wind turbine are planted. ) Is arranged. Depending on the various configurations of the nail 90, the windmill, and the like, the flow path of the game ball is differentiated, and the above-mentioned general winning opening 81 and the like are adjusted so as to generate a prize with an appropriate probability.

The variable display unit 88 is arranged in the center of the game board unit 80, and operating ports 84, 85 and the like are arranged around the variable display unit 88. The actuating ports 84 and 85 are arranged on the lower operating port 84 (hereinafter, referred to as the lower operating port 84 for convenience) arranged below the variable display unit 88 and on the right side of the variable display unit 88. It is composed of a right operating port 85 (hereinafter referred to as a right operating port 85 for convenience), and in particular, the right operating port (lottery trigger entry section) 85 has an opening / closing type entry assist device (ball entry assist means). ) Or an electric accessory 91 as an opening / closing member (opening / closing means). The electric accessory 91 includes a pair of left and right movable pieces 91a and a solenoid-type drive unit that drives the movable pieces 91a, and is in an open state (auxiliary) that enables or facilitates entry into the right operating port 85. It is possible to switch between a closed state (non-assisted state) in which the same ball cannot be entered or is difficult.

The through gate 86 is arranged above the right operating port 85, and when the lottery is won by a lottery triggered by the passage of the through gate 86 of the game ball, the electric accessory 91 is only for a predetermined time. It becomes an open state.

When a ball enters the lower operating port 84, three game balls are paid out, and when a ball enters the right operating port 85, four game balls are paid out. However, the number of game balls to be paid out is not limited to the above. However, in order to enhance the advantage of the right operating port 85 over the lower operating port 84, it is preferable to set a larger number of payouts related to the right operating port 85 than the number of payouts related to the lower operating port 84.

The variable winning devices (special ball-entry device or special ball-entry means) 82 and 83 are also individually arranged below and to the right of the variable display unit 88, similarly to the lower operating port 84 and the right operating port 85. Hereinafter, for convenience, the variable winning device 82 arranged below the variable display unit 88 (specifically, below the lower operating port 84) is referred to as a "lower variable winning device 82", and is to the right of the variable display unit 88 (specifically, the right). The variable winning device 83 arranged below the operating port 85) is referred to as a “right variable winning device 83”.

The lower variable winning device 82 includes a large winning opening 82a leading to the back side of the game board unit 80, and also includes an opening / closing door 82b as an opening / closing member (opening / closing means) for opening / closing the large winning opening 82a. There is. The opening / closing door 82b can be switched between an open state (auxiliary state) in which the game ball can be entered or easily, and a closed state (non-assisted state) in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter. Further, the opening / closing door 82b is connected to a variable winning drive unit 82c (specifically, a solenoid) provided on the back side of the game board unit 80, and the opening / closing door 82b is maintained in a closed state in a normal state. When the transition to the open / close execution mode (open / close execution state) is won in the internal lottery, the open state can be switched.

Here, the open / close execution mode is a mode that shifts when a big hit is won. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 82 in the opening / closing execution mode, for example, the passage of a predetermined time (for example, 30 sec) or the winning of a predetermined number (for example, 10) is set as one round, and a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) are set as the upper limit. Some are set so that the opening / closing door 82b is repeatedly opened.

Similar to the lower variable winning device 82, the right variable winning device 83 opens and closes the right large winning opening leading to the back side of the game board unit 80 and the opening / closing member (opening / closing means) for opening and closing the right large winning opening. It has a door. The opening / closing door can be switched between an open state (auxiliary state) in which the game ball can be entered or easily, and a closed state (non-assisted state) in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter. Further, the opening / closing door is connected to a variable winning drive unit (specifically, a solenoid) provided on the back side of the game board unit 80, and in a normal state, the opening / closing door is maintained in a closed state and operates to the right. In the internal lottery based on the entry into the mouth 85, the lottery result confirmation mode can be switched to when a special hit, which will be described later, is won.

Here, the lottery result confirmation mode means that the lottery result (special hit) at the right operating port 85 becomes valid and the lower variable winning device 82 shifts to the open / close execution mode, that is, the shift to the open / close execution mode. It is a mode to draw a lottery whether it is confirmed or whether the lottery result becomes invalid and the transition to the open / close execution mode is avoided. As an opening mode of the right variable winning device 83 in the lottery result confirmation mode, the opening / closing door is opened until a predetermined period (for example, 3 sec) elapses from the timing when a pattern indicating a special hit is displayed on the display unit for the right operating port, which will be described later. It is set to be done.

Next, the variable display unit 88 will be described. The variable display unit 88 is provided with a symbol display device 96 that variably displays a symbol triggered by winning a prize in the operating ports 84 and 85. Further, in the variable display unit 88, a center frame 97 is arranged so as to surround the symbol display device 96. At the lower part of the center frame 97, a lower operating port holding lamp portion 98 corresponding to the lower operating port 84 and a right operating port holding lamp portion 99 corresponding to the right operating port 85 are provided. In the present embodiment, the number of times the game ball has passed through the operating ports 84 and 85 is held up to four times, respectively. However, when the holding lamps 98 and 99 are lit, the operating ports 84, The number of pending items corresponding to 85 is displayed individually.

The symbol display device 96 is configured as a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. On the symbol display device 96, for example, symbols are displayed side by side on the left, middle, and right, and these symbols are variably displayed so as to be scrolled in the vertical direction. Then, when a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the preset effective line, a special gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot) will occur.

The operating ports 84 and 85 are arranged at positions closer to the variable display unit 88. Since a big hit can be generated by winning a prize in the operating ports 84 and 85, the player pays attention to whether or not the operating ports 84 and 85 are won, and a design for grasping whether or not a big hit is generated. It is considered that attention should be paid to the display device 96. The fact that the operating ports 84 and 85 are provided closer to the variable display unit 88 is a device for concentrating the points that the player wants to pay attention to around the variable display unit 88.

The main display unit 87 is arranged on the opposite side of the variable display unit 88 from the right side variable winning device 83. The main display unit 87 is arranged along the outer edge on the lower side of the game area PE, and projects from the front surface of the game board 80a to the front of the pachinko machine 10. The front surface of the main display unit 87 faces the glass unit 30 (specifically, the glass panel 32 on the rear side) that makes the game area PE visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and further with the glass panel 32 on the rear side. The distance between them is narrower than one game ball. As a result, the game ball is prevented from falling in front of the front surface of the main display unit 87.

Here, the main display unit 87 will be supplementarily described.

A main display unit D on which a predetermined pattern or the like is displayed is provided on a portion of the main display unit 87 facing the glass unit 30. The main display unit D has a lower operating port display unit that displays the lottery result based on the winning of the lower operating port 84, and a right operating port that displays the lottery result performed based on the winning of the right operating port 85. It has a display unit for use.

In the display unit for the lower operating port, the variation display of the pattern is performed by triggering the winning of the lower operating port 84, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the lower operating port 84 is performed. The result is specified. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the lower operating port 84 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode, the variable display is stopped on the display unit DL for the lower operating port, and as a stop result. After the predetermined pattern is displayed, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode.

In the display unit for the right operating port, the variation display of the pattern is performed triggered by the winning of the right operating port 85, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the right operating port 85 is performed. The result is specified. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the right operating port 85 is a winning result corresponding to a big hit or a special hit, the variable display is stopped on the display unit for the right operating port, and the predetermined pattern is stopped as a stop result. Is displayed, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode or the lottery result confirmation mode according to the result.

Here, based on the winning of any of the operating ports 84 and 85, the variation display is started on the corresponding display unit, the predetermined stop result is displayed, and the game round 1 is until the variation display is stopped. Corresponds to times. However, one of the game times is not limited to the above contents, and for example, a single display area is provided, and even if any of the operating ports 84 and 85 is won, the single display area is provided. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed in the display area, the variable display is started in the single display area, and the game is played once until the variable display is stopped while the predetermined stop result is displayed. And.

Further, in addition to both display units, the main display unit D of the main display unit 87 is provided with a through gate display unit that displays the lottery result based on the winning of the through gate 86. In the through-gate display unit, the variation display of the pattern is performed triggered by the winning of the through-gate 86, and as the stop result of the variation display, the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through-gate 86 is clearly shown. Will be done. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the through gate 86 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the electric service open state, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the through gate display unit and the variable display is displayed. After being stopped, it shifts to the electric service open state. In the electric service open state, the electric accessory 91 provided in the right operating port 85 is opened in a predetermined manner.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times the game ball has passed through the through gate 86 is held up to 4 times, but the number of times held is displayed on the main display unit D of the main display unit 87. A display unit for the number of pending numbers is provided.

Each of these display units can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 30 of the front door frame 14, and visibility is improved by preventing the game ball from moving in front of these display units. It is secured.

<Right-side variable winning device 83>
Here, the right variable winning device 83 will be described in detail based on FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. 6 is a front view of the right variable winning device 83, which is a partially enlarged view of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5, an opening 92 is formed in a portion of the game board 80a on the right side of the variable display unit 88. The opening 92 penetrates in the thickness direction of the gaming board 80a, and the right variable winning device 83 is fitted into the opening 92 from the front of the gaming machine. In the state where the right variable winning device 83 is arranged in this way, the opening 92 is covered by the right variable winning device 83.

The right-side variable winning device 83 is formed with the right-side large winning opening 181, and the opening / closing door 182 is attached in a state where the opening / closing door 182 can be opened / closed so as to cover the right-side large winning opening 181 from the front of the gaming machine. Further, the right variable winning device 83 is equipped with a variable winning driving unit (specifically, a solenoid) as a power source for driving the opening / closing door 182.

As shown in FIG. 6, the right side grand prize opening 181 has a horizontally long shape extending to the left and right, and the back side (specifically, the right side grand prize) of one end (specifically, the end portion on the center side of the game area PE). A detection sensor 183 (specifically, a magnetic sensor) for detecting a game ball that has flowed into the large winning opening 181 on the right side is provided at the exit portion of the mouth 181).

The detection sensor 183 is electrically connected to a main control device described later, and a detection signal (detection information) from the detection sensor 183 is output to the main control device. In the main control device, it is possible to grasp whether or not a prize has been won in the right side large winning opening 181 based on the detection signal.

Further, in the right variable winning device 83, the game ball that has flowed into the right large winning opening 181 and has passed through the detection area by the detection sensor 183 is transferred to the collection passage provided on the back side of the inner frame 13. A guide passage 185 for guiding is provided.

The guide passage 185 has an upstream passage 186 that communicates with the right side grand prize opening 181. The upstream passage 186 has a horizontally long shape, and an entrance portion opened upward is formed at one end thereof. The game ball that reaches the back side of the game board unit 80 through the right side large winning opening 181 and flows out from the exit portion of the right side large winning opening 181 will flow into the guide passage 185 through the above entrance part.

The upstream passage 186 is inclined downward from the entrance portion of the upstream passage 186 toward the opposite end (specifically, toward the center side of the game area PE). The game ball that has flowed into the upstream passage 186 from the same entrance flows down along the portion forming the bottom of the upstream passage 186 (hereinafter, referred to as the bottom 186a for convenience).

A first downstream passage 187 is connected to the downstream end of the upstream passage 186 so as to change the flow direction of the game ball. The first downstream passage 187 extends in the vertical direction, and the game ball that reaches the first downstream passage 187 via the upstream passage 186 falls along the first downstream passage 187 due to its own weight. It will be.

At the exit portion of the first downstream passage 187, a game ball that has flowed into the first downstream passage 187 is detected (specifically, a game ball that passes through the first detection area DE1 in the first downstream passage 187 is detected. A first detection sensor 191 (possible) is provided. The first detection sensor 191 employs a magnetic sensor capable of grasping a change in the magnetic field that occurs when the game ball passes through the first detection region DE1. Further, the first detection sensor 191 is electrically connected to the main control device 162, and the detection signal (detection information) from the first detection sensor 191 is input to the main control device 162. This makes it possible for the main control device 162 to grasp whether or not the game ball has passed in the first detection area DE1, that is, whether or not the ball has entered the first downstream passage 187.

Further, the guide passage 185 has a second downstream passage 188 that branches from an intermediate position of the first downstream passage 187. That is, the guide passage 185 branches into two articles at a position in the middle of the guide passage 185. The game ball that has flowed into the right-side large winning opening 181 has a configuration in which its movement destination (distribution destination) changes according to the inflow timing and the like.

An opening 189 as an entrance to the second downstream passage 188 is formed in the wall portion forming the first downstream passage 187. The opening 189 communicates with both the first downstream passage 187 and the second downstream passage 188, and the inflow of the game ball from the first downstream passage 187 to the second downstream passage 188 through the opening 189. Is allowed.

To supplement the relationship between the first downstream passage 187 and the branch portion, the portion of the first downstream passage 187 that is upstream of the branch portion extends in the vertical direction, and the outlet portion of the upstream portion extends in the vertical direction. It is open downwards. The entrance portion of the downstream portion (first branch passage) as one branch passage is located on the extension of the outlet portion to the downstream side, and the entrance portion is located on the exit portion side (upper side) of the upstream portion. It is open. On the other hand, the entrance portion (opening 189) of the second downstream passage 188 (second branch passage) as the other branch passage is arranged at a position deviated from the extension of the upstream portion and is different from the extension direction. It is open in the direction, specifically, in the side-by-side direction (specifically, the lateral direction) of the passages 187 and 188 on both downstream sides. Therefore, the game ball that has fallen along the upstream portion usually flows into the downstream portion of the first downstream side passage 187, and the inflow into the second downstream side passage 188 is avoided.

At an intermediate position of the second downstream passage 188, a game ball that has flowed into the second downstream passage 188 is detected (specifically, a game ball that passes through the second detection area DE2 in the second downstream passage 188 is detected. A second detection sensor 192 (possible) is provided. The second detection sensor 192 employs a magnetic sensor capable of grasping a change in the magnetic field that occurs when the game ball passes through the second detection region DE2. Further, the second detection sensor 192 is electrically connected to the main control device 162, and the detection signal (detection information) from the second detection sensor 192 is input to the main control device 162. As a result, it is possible for the main control device 162 to grasp whether or not the game ball has passed in the second detection area DE2, that is, whether or not the game ball has flowed into the second downstream passage 188.

The game ball that has flowed into the right side winning opening 181 is first detected by the detection sensor 183 on the upstream side, and then detected by the first detection sensor 191 or the second detection sensor 192 on the downstream side. When the detection sensor 183 on the upstream side detects the entry of a ball into the right side large winning opening 181, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out according to the entry. In this way, by configuring the game ball to be paid out based on the detection result of the upstream detection sensor 183 among the upstream / downstream detection sensors 183, 191 and 192, the downstream detection sensors 191 and 192 Compared with the configuration in which the game ball is paid out based on the detection result by, it contributes to the speeding up of the payout.

The number of game balls that have flowed into the right side winning opening 181 is detected by the detection sensors 183 on the upstream side and the detection sensors 191 and 192 on the downstream side, and the number of game balls detected by each of these detection sensors 183, 191 and 192 is calculated. By comparing, it is possible to confirm whether or not the game ball remains in the guide passage 185. However, it is not always necessary to provide detection sensors upstream and downstream in this way, and the detection sensor 183 on the upstream side can be omitted.

Further, at the above-mentioned branch position (intermediate portion of the first downstream passage 187), a guiding state for guiding the game ball flowing into the first downstream passage 187 from the upstream passage 186 to the second downstream passage 188 is provided. A switching member 195 that can switch to a non-induction state in which the induction is not performed is provided. The switching member 195 is suppressed from protruding into the guide passage 185 (specifically, the first downstream passage 187) in the non-guided state, and by switching to the guided state, the first downstream passage 187 is closed and the above-mentioned first. 1 It protrudes to a position where the game ball cannot reach the detection area DE1.

The game ball that has flowed into the right variable winning device 83 flows down any of the downstream passages 187 and 188, and after being detected by the detection sensors 191 and 192, is discharged from the right variable winning device 83. .. The game balls discharged in this way flow in through the discharge passage provided on the back side of the inner frame 13 in the same manner as the game balls discharged from the game area PE through the general winning opening 81 or the like, and then in the game hall. It will be returned to the island facilities.

Explaining again with reference to FIG. 4, a game in which a game ball is launched into the game area PE based on the operation of the game ball launch handle 41 below the game board accommodating portion 73 (game board unit 80) in the resin base 70. A ball launching mechanism 110 is provided. The game ball launch mechanism 110 includes a solenoid 111 that launches a game ball arranged at a predetermined launch standby position, a launch rail 112 that defines a launch direction of the game ball launched by the solenoid 111, and a game at the launch standby position. A ball feeding device 113 for supplying balls and a base plate 114 on which these various configurations 111 to 113 are mounted are provided as a main configuration, and the base plate 114 is screwed to the resin base 70 to be inside. It is integrated with the frame 13.

The launch rail 112 is fixed to the base plate 114 in a state of being inclined obliquely so as to be inclined upward toward the game board unit 80 side. A ball stopper 115 for holding the game ball supplied from the ball feeding device 113 to the above-mentioned launch standby position is arranged at a position closer to the downstream end (that is, the lower end) of the launch rail 112. The solenoid 111 is arranged at a position further downstream than the ball stopper 115.

The solenoid 111 is electrically connected to a power supply / emission control device described later. The output shaft of the solenoid 111 reciprocates in the expansion / contraction direction based on the output of the electric signal from the power supply / launch control device, so that the game ball placed in the launch standby position is on the game board unit 80 side, in detail. It is launched toward the guide rail 100 mounted on the game board unit 80.

The guide rail 100 is formed by partitioning the game area PE together with the game area partition member 108 so that the outer shape of the game area PE is substantially circular. Further, the guide rail 100 is composed of an inner rail 101 and an outer rail 102 arranged so as to face each other with a gap slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the guide passage 103 is divided by both rails 101 and 102. It is formed. The guidance passage 103 has an entrance portion 104 opened to the tip end side (obliquely downward) of the launch rail 112, and an exit portion 105 located above the game area PE. The game ball launched based on the operation of the solenoid 111 is guided to the game area PE by moving in the order of the launch rail 112 → the guidance rail 100 (entrance portion 104 → exit portion 105). In the game board unit 80, a reversion prevention member 106 for preventing the reversal of the game ball that has reached the game area PE into the guidance passage 103 is provided on the front side of the exit portion 105, specifically, near the tip of the inner rail 101. It is attached, and it is suppressed that the game ball that has reached the game area PE first prevents the subsequent launch of the game ball from being hindered.

Each of the rails 101 and 102 constituting the guide rail 100 has an arc shape centered on a substantially central portion of the game area PE. Therefore, the game ball passing through the guide passage 103 is likely to move (slide or roll) along the outer rail 102, that is, while in contact with the outer rail 102, due to the centrifugal force generated by itself.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the guide rail 100 and the launch rail 112, the inlet portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the launch rail 112 face each other diagonally with the lower end edge of the game board unit 80 in between. Have been placed. That is, both of the rails 100 and 112 are arranged so that the inlet portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the launch rail 112 are displaced to the left and right in the vicinity of the lower end edge of the game board unit 80. As a result, both rails 100 and 112 are brought closer to the lower end edge of the game board unit 80, and a gap of a predetermined interval is formed between the inlet portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the launch rail 112.

A foul ball passage 55 (see FIG. 2) is arranged below the gap formed in this way. The foul ball passage 55 is integrally molded with the passage forming unit 50 of the front door frame 14. If the game ball launched from the game ball launch mechanism 110 does not reach the game area PE and returns in the guidance passage 103 as a foul ball, the foul ball enters the foul ball passage 55 through the gap. It becomes. The foul ball passage 55 leads to the lower plate passage 52 on the front door side, and the game ball that has entered the foul ball passage 55 is discharged to the lower plate 29a shown in FIG. As a result, the interference between the foul ball and the game ball to be launched next is suppressed.

Further, the resin base 70 can be switched between a locked state in which the game board unit 80 cannot be removed from the game board accommodating portion 73 and an unlocked state in which the game board unit 80 can be removed (manual operation is possible). ) A plurality of lock devices 79 are provided. Specifically, the lock device 79 is arranged at the upper right portion and the lower right portion of the game board unit 80.

Here, the locking device 79 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. 7A and 7B are vertical cross-sectional views of the locking device (cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 4), FIG. 7A shows a locked state, and FIG. 7B shows an unlocked state.

<Lock device 79>
The lock device 79 is formed with a receiving member 121 having a contact portion that contacts the back surface of the gaming board unit 80 and a holding portion that is paired with the receiving member 121 and presses the gaming board unit 80 from the front of the gaming machine. It has a pressing member 122 and a base member 123 that operably holds the receiving member 121 and the pressing member 122, respectively, and the base member 123 is fixed to the resin base 70 and integrated with the inner frame 13. .. By sandwiching the game board unit 80 from the front and back by the receiving member 121 and the pressing member 122, the front and rear positions of the game board unit 80 are defined.

The receiving member 121 is rotatable and is urged to the back side (pressing member 122 side) of the game board unit 80 by a coil spring 124 attached to the receiving member 121. In the present embodiment, the rotation center of the receiving member 121 is displaced, and by attaching the coil spring 124 to the receiving member 121, the urging force is stabilized even if the rotation center is displaced. It is possible to demonstrate it.

Further, the lock device 79 has a lock member 125 that is interlocked with the receiving member 121. The lock member 125 is attached to the base member 123 so as to be movable between a lock position that regulates each operation of the receiving member 121 and the pressing member 122 and an unlocking position that does not regulate the operation. A coil spring 126 for the lock member 125 is disposed on the base member 123, and the lock member 125 is urged toward the unlocked position by the coil spring 126.

The upper end portion 127 of the lock member 125 is in contact with the pin member 128 fixed to the base member 123 from below, and the contact state is maintained over the entire operating range of the lock member 125. There is. That is, the pin member 128 regulates the movement of the lock member 125.

The lock member 125 (specifically, the upper end portion 127 thereof) includes a concave releasing engaging portion 127a that engages with the pin member 128 when the locking member 125 reaches the unlocking position, and when the locking member 125 reaches the locking position. Is formed with a concave locking engaging portion 127b that engages with the pin member 128. The lock member 125 is maintained in the unlocked state by engaging the engaging portion 127a for releasing and the pin member 128, and the locking member 125 is engaged by engaging the engaging portion 127b for locking and the pin member 128. Will be kept locked.

Further, a convex portion 127c is formed on the upper end portion 127 so as to allow the pin member 128 to slide between the engaging portion 127a for releasing and the engaging portion 127b for locking. The convex portion 127c is smoothly raised upward, and when the pin member 128 is disengaged from the engaging portions 127a and 127b, it strongly interferes with the pin member 128. The convex portion 127c is configured to generate a drag force that hinders the movement of the pin member 128 from the engaging portions 127a and 127b. The drag generated between the upper end portion 127 and the pin member 128 when the lock member 125 rotates (the force that hinders the rotation of the lock member 125) is maximum immediately before the pin member 128 reaches the top of the convex portion 127c. Become.

Details will be described later, but when the game board unit 80 is mounted on the inner frame 13, by pushing the game board unit 80 into the mounting complete position, the back surface of the game board unit 80 is a receiving member 121 (details are applicable). When the game board unit 80 hits the contact portion) and is further pushed toward the mounting completion position, the receiving member 121 rotates. In conjunction with this, the pressing member 122 and the locking member 125 operate, and the locking device 79 is switched to the locked state. At this time, since the pin member 128 gets over the convex portion 127c in the process of moving from the engaging portion 127a for releasing the locking member 125 to the engaging portion 127b for locking, it moves to the mounting complete position of the game board unit 80. A drag will be generated against.

An operation unit 129 as a finger hooking portion on which a finger or the like can be hooked is formed on the front surface portion of the lock member 125, and the lock member 125 is rotated by hooking or grasping the finger on the operation portion 129. Then, the lock member 125 moves from the lock position to the unlock position, and the operation restriction of the receiving member 121 and the pressing member 122 is released. By performing the unlocking operation in this way, the gaming board unit 80 is pushed from the rear by the receiving member 121 and pushed forward of the gaming machine.

Returning to the description of FIG. 4, on the left side of the launch rail 112 (specifically, the side supporting the front door frame 14) in the resin base 70, a passage forming member is formed in a through hole penetrating the resin base 70 in the front-rear direction. 131 is arranged. The passage forming member 131 is screwed to the resin base 70, and has an upper plate passage 132 on the main body side and a lower plate passage 133 on the main body side. The upstream side of the main body side upper plate passage 132 and the main body side lower plate passage 133 leads to a game ball distribution section described later. Further, the receiving portion 53 of the passage forming unit 50 attached to the front door frame 14 is inserted below the passage forming member 131, and the front door side upper plate passage 51 is below the main body side upper plate passage 132. The upper plate passage 51 on the front door side is arranged below the lower plate passage 133 on the main body side (see FIG. 2).

Below the passage forming member 131 in the resin base 70, a shutter 134 that regulates the outflow of the game ball from the main body side upper plate passage 132 and the main body side lower plate passage 133 is provided. The shutter 134 is supported by the resin base 70 in a state where it can be switched between a blocking position that narrows the exit portions of both passages to prevent the outflow of the game ball and an allowable position that allows the outflow of the game ball. Further, an urging member for urging the shutter 134 toward the blocking position is attached to the resin base 70, and when the front door frame 14 is opened with respect to the inner frame 13, the shutter is urged by the urging force of the urging member. 134 is configured to stay in the blocking position. As a result, when the front door frame 14 is opened while the game balls are stored in the main body side upper plate passage 132 or the main body side lower plate passage 133, the inconvenience that the stored balls are spilled is avoided. .. On the other hand, when the front door frame 14 is closed, the shutter 134 is pushed back to the allowable position against the urging force by the receiving portion 53 provided in the passage forming unit 50 of the front door frame 14. In this state, the main body side upper plate passage 132 and the front door side upper plate passage 51 and the main body side lower plate passage 133 and the front door side lower plate passage 52 communicate with each other, and the game ball is allowed to move. Become.

Next, the back configuration of the inner frame 13 (resin base 70 and game board unit 80) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a rear view of the inner frame 13.

A bearing bracket 136 is attached to the rotation base end side (right side in FIG. 8) on the back surface of the resin base 70. Bearing portions 137 are formed on the bearing metal fittings 136 so as to be separated from each other in the vertical direction, and the back pack unit 15 is rotatably attached to the inner frame 13 by these bearing portions 137.

The bottom portion (opposing plate portion 251 described later) of the game board accommodating portion 73 in the resin base 70 is formed with a central opening 74 that penetrates in the thickness direction of the resin base 70 and is open to the back side of the resin base 70. The central opening 74 is covered from the front side of the inner frame 13 by the game board unit 80 housed in the game board accommodating portion 73. Various configurations such as a control device are mounted on the back surface of the game board unit 80, and these various configurations are exposed to the back side of the inner frame 13 through the central opening 74.

A pedestal member 141 made of synthetic resin, which mounts the variable display unit 88 on the game board unit 80, is fixed to the back surface of the game board unit 80. The pedestal member 141 has a substantially box shape open to the game board unit 80 side and covers almost the entire back surface of the game board unit 80. A part of the pedestal member 141 projects to the back side of the resin base 70 through the central opening 74 of the resin base 70, and drives the above-mentioned symbol display device 96 and the symbol display device 96 with respect to the protruding portion. A display control device for this is installed. The symbol display device 96 and the display control device are arranged so as to be stacked so that the symbol display device is on the front side and the display control device is on the rear side in the front-rear direction (thickness direction of the resin base 70). Further, the game board unit 80 is equipped with the voice lamp control device unit 142 so as to be located behind the display control device. The voice lamp control device unit 142 is configured to include a voice lamp control device 143 and a mounting base 144, and the voice lamp control device 143 is mounted on the mounting base 144.

The voice lamp control device 143 includes a voice lamp control board that controls voice and lamp display and control of the display control device according to instructions from the main control device described later, and the voice lamp control board is made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is housed in a board box 145 and configured.

Below the voice lamp control device unit 142, a main control device unit 160 is provided so as to cover the pedestal member 141 from the rear. The main control device unit 160 has a synthetic resin mounting base 161 fixed to the back surface of the game board unit 80, and a main control device 162 mounted on the mounting base 161. The main control device 162 includes a main control board having a function of controlling the main control of the game (main control circuit) and a function of monitoring the power supply (power failure monitoring circuit), and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is configured to be housed in a substrate box 163 made of the above.

The substrate box 163 includes a box base (front case body) having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover (back case body) that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are unopenably connected by a box sealing portion 164 as a sealing means, whereby the substrate box 163 is sealed. A plurality of box sealing portions 164 are provided on the short side portions of the substrate box 163, and at least one of them is used to perform the sealing process.

Any configuration can be applied to the box sealing portion 164 as long as the box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened. However, by inserting a locking pin into the locking hole portion constituting the box sealing portion 164, the box can be used. The base and the box cover are combined so that they cannot be opened. The sealing process by the box sealing unit 164 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the illegal opening is performed. Even after opening the package, it is possible to perform the sealing process again. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking pin into at least one locking hole of the plurality of box sealing portions 164. When the board box 163 is opened when a defect occurs in the housed main control board or when the main control board is inspected, the connecting portion between the box sealing portion into which the locking pin is inserted and the main body of the board box 163 is formed. To disconnect. As a result, the box base of the board box 163 and the box cover are separated, and the main control board inside can be taken out. After that, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking pin is inserted into another locking hole. If the history of opening the board box 163 is left in the board box 163, it is easy to find out that the illegal opening has been performed by looking at the board box 163.

The board box 163 and the mounting base 161 are connected to each other by a pedestal sealing portion 165 so as not to be opened. Specifically, the pedestal sealing portion 165 has a locking hole portion and a locking pin as in the box sealing portion 164, and the locking pin is inserted into the locking hole portion to form a board box 163. It is designed to be inseparably coupled to the mounting base 161. This makes it easier to grasp the fact when the board box 163 is illegally removed.

The portion of the pedestal member 141 facing the back surface of the game board unit 80 corresponds to the game board openings of the general winning opening 81, the variable winning devices 82, 83, the lower operating port 84, and the right operating port 85. A collection passage is formed on the downstream side where the collection passages are gathered at one place. As a result, all the game balls that have won the general winning opening 81 or the like are gathered below the game board unit 80 via the collection passage. That is, the pedestal member 141 is provided with a function of collecting the game balls that have won prizes in various winning openings.

A discharge passage, which will be described later, is arranged below the game board unit 80, and the game balls gathered below the game board unit 80 are led out into the discharge passage by the collection passage. The out port 89 is also connected to the discharge passage, and the game ball that has not won a prize in any of the winning ports is led out into the discharge passage through the out port 89.

Further, in the collection passage, a winning opening switch for detecting a game ball winning in the general winning opening 81 on the front side of the game board unit 80, a count switch for detecting a game ball winning in the variable winning device 82, and an operating port 83a , 83b is equipped with an operation port switch that detects the game ball, and these various switches constitute a winning detection mechanism. Further, on the left and right sides of the variable display unit 88 in the pedestal member 141, gate switches for detecting a game ball passing through the through gate 86 are provided. These various switches are electrically connected to the main control device 162, and the detection information by each switch is output to the main control device 162.

Next, the back pack unit 15 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. 9 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 10 is a front view of the back pack unit 15.

As shown in FIG. 9, the inner frame 13 is covered from the rear by the back pack unit 15. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 201, and a payout mechanism unit 202, a discharge passage board, and a control device collecting unit 204 are attached to the back pack 201.

The back pack 201 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and as shown in FIG. 10, the base portion 211 to which the payout mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached and the protective cover portion 212 protruding rearward of the pachinko machine 10 to form a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. And have. The protective cover portion 212 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is open, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit 88 (see FIG. 9).

The base portion 211 is provided with an external terminal plate at the upper right portion thereof. Various output terminals are provided on the external terminal board, and various signals are output to the management control device on the game hall side through these output terminals. Further, the base portion 211 is provided with a pair of upper and lower hooking pins 214 at the right end portion when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and the hooking pins 214 are inserted through the bearing portion 137 provided in the inner frame 13. , The back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported with respect to the inner frame 13. The base portion 211 is formed with a plurality of insertion portions 215 through which the fixing lever provided in the inner frame 13 is inserted, and the fixed lever is inserted into the insertion portion 215 and hits the base portion 211 from behind. The back pack unit 15 is fixed to the inner frame 13 by being in contact with the inner frame 13.

The payout mechanism portion 202 is arranged on the base portion 211 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 212. The payout mechanism unit 202 is provided with a tank 221 arranged at the uppermost part of the back pack 201 and opened upward, and game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 221. NS. A tank rail 222 that gently inclines toward the downstream side is connected below the tank 221 and a case rail 223 that extends in the vertical direction is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 222. A payout device 224 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 223. The game balls paid out from the payout device 224 are supplied to the game ball distribution section 225 fixed to the base portion 211 of the back pack 201 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 224.

The game ball distribution unit 225 has a function of distributing the game balls paid out from the payout device 224 to either the upper plate 28a or the lower plate 29a.

<Relationship between discharge passage and payout device>
In this embodiment, in particular, by devising the configuration of the case rail 223 and making the case rail 223 thinner (reducing the left-right width), the game board unit 80 can be made larger (specifically, the width is expanded). Contribution. Hereinafter, the configuration of the case rail 223 will be supplementarily described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 11, a guide passage 231 is formed inside the case rail 223 to guide the game ball flowing in from the tank rail 222 to the payout device 224. The guide passages 231 have two rows in the front and rear, similar to the guide passages for payout provided on the tank rail 222. That is, the game balls that have flowed into the case rail 223 from the tank rail 222 are guided to the payout device 224 in a state of being arranged in two front and rear rows.

The payout device 224 has two sprockets (not shown) in a one-to-one correspondence with the guide passages 221 in the front and rear two rows. The sprocket is rotatably supported by a rotating body (shaft member) fixed to the payout device, and when the sprocket rotates, a game ball stopped in the guide passage 221 is moved from each guide passage 221. It is configured to be alternately sent to the game ball distribution unit 225.

Here, the axial direction of the shaft member is oriented in the front-rear direction, and a motor (not shown) as a driving means for driving the shaft body is attached to the shaft member from the front of the gaming machine. Due to these circumstances, the width dimension of the payout device 224 in the front-rear direction is larger than the width dimension in the left-right direction, and a part of the payout device 224 is in a state of protruding in front of the gaming machine with respect to the guide passage 231. It has become.

In addition to the guide passage 231 of Article 2 above, the case rail 223 is provided with a discharge passage 232 for discharging the game ball from the tank rail 222 from the pachinko machine 10 without passing through the payout device 224. The discharge passage 232 branches from the middle part of the guide passage 231 (specifically, the part upstream from the payout device 224), and at the branch position, the game ball is allowed to flow down the guide passage 231 as it is, and the discharge passage 232 is discharged. A switching member that can be switched between the state of flowing into the passage 232 and the state of flowing into the passage 232 is arranged.

For example, when performing maintenance of the payout device 224, the game ball from the tank rail 222 can be operated by operating the switching member to prevent the game ball from flowing into the guide passage 231 from the tank rail 222. It can be suppressed from getting in the way and contribute to the improvement of work efficiency.

The discharge passage 232 is arranged in parallel with the guide passages 231 so as to be located in front of the guide passages 231. By arranging the guide passage 231 and the discharge passage 232 side by side in the front-rear direction, it is possible to suppress an increase in the left-right width of the case rail 223 as compared with the case where the guide passages 231 and the discharge passage 232 are arranged side by side. As a result, it is possible to suppress the left-right width of the entire payout mechanism unit 202 together with the arrangement of the payout device 224 described above, which contributes to the large size of the game board unit 80 described above.

In particular, the discharge passage 232 is bent so as to detour the forward protruding portion of the payout device 224 to the front of the gaming machine. As a result, when the game ball flows down the discharge passage 223, its momentum is prevented from becoming excessively large.

Returning to the description of FIG. 10 again, the discharge passage board and the control device collective unit 204 are attached to the lower end portion of the base portion 211 so as to sandwich the lower end portion back and forth. The discharge passage board is formed with a discharge passage that is open to the rear on a surface facing the control device assembly unit 204, and the open portion of the discharge passage is closed by the control device assembly unit 204. The discharge passage is formed so as to discharge the game ball to the island equipment of the game hall, etc., and the game ball led out from the above-mentioned collection passage or the like to the discharge passage passes through the discharge passage to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. It is discharged.

The control device assembly unit 204 has a horizontally long mounting base 241, and the payout control device 242 and the power supply / emission control device 243 are mounted on the mounting base 241. The payout control device 242 and the power supply / launch control device 243 are arranged so as to be stacked in the front-rear direction so that the payout control device 242 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

In the payout control device 242, a payout control board for controlling the payout device 224 is housed in the board box 244, and a state return switch 245 provided on the payout control board projects out of the board box 244. For example, when the state return switch 245 is pressed when a payout error such as a ball jam in the payout device 224 occurs, the ball jam is cleared.

In the power supply / launch control device 243, a power supply / launch control board is housed in a board box 246, and the board generates and outputs a predetermined power supply required by various control devices and the like, and further, a game ball by a player. The launch of the game ball is controlled according to the operation of the launch handle 41. Further, the power supply / emission control device 243 is provided with a RAM erase switch 247. This pachinko machine 10 has a storage and retention function for various data so that it can retain the state at the time of a power failure even in the unlikely event of a power failure and can return to the state at the time of a power failure when recovering from the power failure. It has become. Therefore, if the power is shut off in the normal procedure, for example, when the game hall is closed, the state before the shutoff is stored in memory, but if the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 247, the RAM data is initialized. It has become like.

The substrate boxes 244 and 246 are formed of a transparent synthetic resin so that each of the built-in substrates can be visually recognized from the outside of the substrate boxes 244 and 246. The payout control board and the power supply / emission control board have one plate surface as a mounting surface for various elements and the like, and the other plate surface as a solder surface. Then, by arranging so that the mounting surface faces the rear of the gaming machine (the solder surface faces the inner frame 13 side (front of the gaming machine)), an abnormality occurs in each control board during maintenance or the like. The configuration is such that it can be easily visually confirmed whether or not it has occurred.

<Mounting structure of game board unit 80>
Here, the mounting structure of the game board unit 80 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4, 12 and 13. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a state in which the game board unit 80 is removed from the inner frame 13, and FIG. 13 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG.

As described above, the game board unit 80 is fitted into the game board accommodating portion 73 of the inner frame 13 from the front side of the inner frame 13 (see FIG. 4). As shown in FIG. 12, the game board accommodating portion 73 stands up from the flat plate-shaped facing plate portion 251 facing the back surface of the game board unit 80 and the facing plate portion 251 and extends along the peripheral edge of the game board unit 80. It is composed of a peripheral wall portion 261. The facing plate portion 251 has the above-mentioned central opening 74 formed substantially in the center thereof, and has a substantially rectangular frame shape when viewed from the front of the inner frame 13. The peripheral wall portion 261 is formed by connecting an upper side wall portion 262, a lower side wall portion 263, a left side wall portion 264, and a right side wall portion 265 that individually face each of the upper, lower, left, and right end faces of the game board unit 80, and the game board as a whole. It forms a ring that surrounds the unit 80. It can be said that the peripheral wall portion 261 is formed so as to surround the central opening 74.

The left side wall portion 264 of the inner frame 13, that is, the wall portion 264 on the side supporting the front door frame 14, is provided with a plurality of stopper portions 271 for suppressing the displacement of the game board unit 80 to the front. Each stopper portion 271 projects from the inner wall surface of the left side wall portion 264 toward the game board accommodating portion 73, and hits the game board unit 80 (detailed later, the second rail cover 400) from the front of the pachinko machine 10. I'm in contact. Further, each stopper portion 271 is housed in the game board accommodating portion 73, and the protrusion to the front door frame 14 side is suppressed.

The stopper portions 271 are arranged at positions near the upper end and the lower end of the game board unit 80, so that the displacement of the game board unit 80 can be suppressed in a well-balanced manner. To supplement the arrangement of the stopper portion 271, the stopper portion 271U near the upper end is arranged above the portion of the guide rail 100 that is convex toward the rotation base end side of the game board unit 80, and is arranged at the lower end. The closer stopper portion 271L is arranged below the portion having the same convex shape. As a result, the stopper portion 271 and the guide rail 100 are suitably coexisted on the front side of the game board unit 80, and the compression of the game region PE due to the adoption of the stopper portion 271 is suppressed.

A metal plate member 281 is arranged on the inner frame 13 along the tip edge of the left wall portion 264. The plate member 281 has a long shape extending across both the upper frame portion 13a and the lower frame portion 13b of the inner frame 13, and both end portions of the plate member 281 are the left frame portion of the inner frame 13. It is fixed (screwed) to 13c, and the intermediate portion of the plate member 281 is fixed (screwed) to the stopper portion 271 described above. As a result, the portion of the inner frame 13 connected to the outer frame 11 and the front door frame 14 is reinforced, and the deformation of the stopper portion 271 is suppressed.

The stopper portion 271 and the facing plate portion 251 described in detail above constitute an insertion portion 290 into which one side portion of the game board unit 80 can be inserted (see FIG. 13). The insertion portion 290 is located on the rotation base end side of the front door frame 14, and allows the game board unit 80 to be inserted from the side of the inner frame 13 opposite to the side supporting the front door frame 14. The inner frame 13 is open to the rotating tip side (right side wall portion 265 side). In particular, the gap dimension between the stopper portion 271 and the facing plate portion 251 (the portion excluding the rib described in detail later) is set to be larger than the thickness dimension of the game board unit 80. As a result, the game board unit 80 can be inserted into the insertion section 290 from diagonally forward, and the game board unit 80 inserted into the insertion section 290 can be rotated around the insertion section 290. Further, by directing the insertion port of the insertion portion 290 diagonally forward, the gaming board unit 80 extends to the rear of the front door frame 14 and the right frame portion 13d of the inner frame 13 when the game board is inserted (see FIG. 12). It suppresses interference with such things.

The portion of the tip of the stopper portion 271 facing the game board unit 80 is chamfered, and the entrance portion of the insertion portion 290 is expanded. As a result, the gap size is increased to prevent the stopper portion 271 and the game board unit 80 from being caught when the game board unit 80 is inserted at an angle.

The game board unit 80 inserted into the insertion portion 290 is located below the insertion portion 290 (stopper portion 271 group), specifically at the position where the left wall portion 264 and the lower side wall portion 263 intersect in the inner frame 13 (see FIG. 12). A temporary storage portion 135 is provided so that the material can be temporarily placed. The temporary placement portion 135 is formed on the passage forming member 131 and has a surface shape facing the insertion portion 290 side (upward). The temporary placement portion 135 does not necessarily have to be formed on the passage forming member 131, and can be formed on the resin base 70.

The temporary placement portion 135 is located above the lower side wall portion 263 of the game board accommodating portion 73 and faces the lower end portion of the game board unit 80. On the other hand, a notch portion 95 corresponding to the temporary placement portion 135 is formed in the lower corner portion on the rotation base end side of the game board unit 80 (see FIG. 5). When the game board unit 80 is inserted into the insertion portion 290 and rotated, the notch portion 95 of the game board unit 80 is temporarily placed (temporarily placed) on the temporary placing portion 135. At least a part of the weight of the game board unit 80 will be supported by the resin base 70 of the inner frame 13. As a result, the work load when mounting the game board unit 80 is reduced, and the rotation operation of the game board unit 80 is facilitated.

Further, the temporary placement portion 135 extends from the insertion portion 290 to the opening side of the insertion portion 290. As a result, the game board unit 80 can be temporarily placed before being inserted into the insertion portion 290, which contributes to further facilitation of work.

When attaching and detaching the game board unit 80, the work is performed from the front side of the inner frame 13. At this time, it goes without saying that the work is performed with the front door frame 14 open. Here, the positional relationship between the opened front door frame 14 and the game board unit 80 and the insertion portion 290 will be supplementarily described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a schematic view showing the positional relationship between the opened front door frame 14, the game board unit 80, and the insertion portion 290.

As shown in FIG. 14, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the support metal fittings 71 and 72 provided on the inner frame 13, and the shaft-supported portion (rotation center axis CL) is supported. It is configured to open and close as the center. The support metal fitting 72 is formed with a defining portion 72a that defines the maximum opening position of the front door frame 14. When the front door frame 14 is opened and hits the regulation portion 72a, further opening is impossible. In the present embodiment, the maximum opening amount of the front door frame 14 is set to about 100 °. This is because when the front door frame 14 is opened while the pachinko machine 10 is installed in an island facility such as a hall, the front door frame 14 is installed with respect to other gaming machines and the like provided adjacent to the pachinko machine 10. It is a device to prevent interference and not to interfere with the game on the adjacent gaming machine. The maximum opening amount of the front door frame 14 is not limited to 100 °. At least, it may be set arbitrarily as long as the attachment / detachment of the game board unit 80 is permitted.

The rotation center axis CL of the front door frame 14 is located closer to the front surface of the front door frame 14, and the rotation base of the front door frame 14 is inside the inner frame 13 with the front door frame 14 closed. It is configured so that the end part fits in. As a result, it is less likely that an unauthorized tool is inserted through the boundary portion between the front door frame 14 and the inner frame 13 (particularly, the boundary portion on the rotation base end side of the front door frame 14), and the crime prevention function is provided. We are trying to strengthen it.

The insertion portion 290 is arranged behind the rotation center axis CL. Since the front door frame 14 has a predetermined thickness, a part of the back surface thereof is on the right side of the insertion portion 290 (supporting the front door frame 14) even when the front door frame 14 is opened to the maximum open position as described above. It will be in a state of overhanging to the side opposite to the side where it is. Although the insertion portion 290 exists at a position deeper than the overhanging portion, interference between the track PL through which the game board unit 80 passes and the front door frame 14 is avoided when the game board unit 80 is taken in and out. The orientation of the insertion slot is determined so as to be performed. As a result, interference between the overhanging portion of the front door frame 14 and the game board unit 80 when the game board unit 80 is mounted is suppressed.

<Support mechanism of game board unit 80>
In this embodiment, in particular, a device is provided to stabilize the posture of the game board unit 80 when the game board unit 80 is attached / detached to suppress variations in the attachment / detachment trajectory. Hereinafter, the configuration related to the device will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 15. FIG. 15 is a partially enlarged view of the game board unit 80. In FIG. 15, the configuration related to the inner frame 13 is indicated by a two-dot chain line.

On the front side of the game board 80a, a rail cover 300 is provided so as to cover a part of the outer rail 102 from the side opposite to the game area PE. The rail cover 300 has a flat plate-shaped base portion 301 formed so as to face the front surface of the game board 80a, and an upright portion 302 that stands up from the base portion 301 to the front side and extends along the outer rail 102. Then, the base portion 301 is screwed to the game board 80a to be integrated with the game board 80a. Regarding the base portion 301 of the rail cover 300, with the game board unit 80 mounted on the inner frame 13, the game board unit 80 is inserted into the insertion portion 290 together with the end portion of the game board 80a, and the front surface of the base portion 301 is It is in contact with the stopper portion 271.

In the present embodiment, the front-rear width dimension of the insertion portion 290 is the thickness dimension of the portion inserted into the insertion portion 290 in the game board 80a and the thickness dimension of the rail cover 300 (specifically, the base portion 301). It is set slightly smaller than the sum of and. Therefore, when the game board unit 80 is arranged at the mounting complete position, the game board unit 80 strongly interferes with the insertion portion 290. In this way, by making the game board unit 80 strongly interfere with the insertion portion 290, the variation in the front-rear position of the game board unit 80 on the rotation base end side is suppressed.

The upper end of the rail cover 300 (standing portion 302) is located slightly above the upper stopper portion 271U, and an arm portion 303 extending forward of the gaming machine is formed at the upper end portion. The arm portion 303 faces the upper surface 272 of the stopper portion 271 with a slight gap between them, and a protrusion 304 that is convex on the stopper portion 271 side is formed in the facing portion. A receiving portion 275 recessed downward is formed on the upper surface 272 of the stopper portion 271 corresponding to the protrusion 304. By engaging the receiving portion 275 and the protrusion 304, the game board unit 80 can rotate about the protrusion 304 (the receiving portion 275). With such a configuration, the posture when attaching and detaching the game board unit 80 is stable, and the variation in the attachment and detachment trajectory is suppressed.

An inclined surface 305 that inclines downward from the tip portion of the arm portion 303 toward the root portion is formed in the portion of the protrusion 304 facing the insertion portion 290 side, and the game board unit 80 is inserted into the insertion portion 290. The inclined surface 305 hits the boundary portion between the upper surface 272 and the side surface 273 of the stopper portion 271. As a result, the arm portion 303 bends and deforms with its root portion (the portion connected to the standing portion 302) as the base end, and the protrusion 304 is guided to the upper surface 272 of the stopper portion 271. After that, the arm portion 303 returns to the state before deformation by the elastic force, so that the protrusion 304 engages with (becomes caught by) the receiving portion 275. By catching the protrusion 304 on the receiving portion 275 in this way, the game board unit 80 is prevented from falling off from the inserting portion 290.

As described above, in the state where the protrusions 304 are hooked on the receiving portion 275, the game board unit 80 is placed on the temporary placement portion 135 on the rotation tip side of the hooking positions of the protrusions 304 and the receiving portion 275. ing. That is, in a state where the game board unit 80 is supported by the temporary placement portion 135, the game board unit 80 is prevented from falling off. As a result, it is preferably avoided that the load due to the weight of the game board unit 80 or the like is concentrated on the protrusion 304 or the receiving portion 275.

As described in detail above, by making the gaming board unit 80 mountable from the front of the gaming machine, it is possible to facilitate the attachment / detachment work of the gaming board unit 80 at the time of maintenance or the like. Then, in the present embodiment, the game board unit 80 and the inner frame 13 are electrically connected / separated by attaching / detaching the game board unit 80 to / from the inner frame 13 in order to further improve workability. The configuration is adopted. Hereinafter, a connection mechanism for electrically connecting the game board unit 80 and the inner frame 13 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a horizontal cross-sectional view (partial cross-sectional view taken along the DD line of FIG. 4) showing the connection mechanism and its related configuration.

<Connector connection mechanism>
As shown in FIG. 16, the connection mechanism has inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 provided on the inner frame 13 side and game board side connectors 451 and 452 provided on the game board unit 80 side, and the game is played. When the board unit 80 is placed at the mounting completion position, the game board side connectors 451 and 452 and the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 are connected, and when the game board unit 80 is removed, the game board side connectors 451 and 452 are connected. The configuration is such that the connection with the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 is released.

First, the configuration of the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration related to the connection mechanism is removed from the inner frame 13, and FIG. 18 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line EE of FIG. Note that in FIG. 18, for convenience of explanation, the configuration related to the game board unit 80 is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 17, the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 are individually attached to the connector boards 411 and 412 provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402. In the connector boards 411 and 412, one plate surface is the mounting surfaces 411a and 412a of the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402, and the other plate surface is the solder surface, and the mounting surfaces 411a and 412a are on the front side of the gaming machine. It is arranged so as to face it.

Explaining the mounting structure of the connector boards 411 and 412, the connector is attached to the portion of the resin base 70 corresponding to the rotating tip portion of the game board unit 80 (specifically, near the boundary between the lower side wall portion 263 and the right side wall portion 265). A board mounting base 415 capable of accommodating the boards 411 and 412 is arranged.

The board mounting base 415 has a substantially box shape that is open to the rear of the gaming machine, the lower half thereof faces the back surface of the resin base 70 from the rear, and the upper half exceeds the peripheral wall portion 261 and is on the central opening 74 side. It is fixed to the resin base 70 so as to project to. In the front portion (bottom portion 416) of the board mounting base 415, the open portions 417 and 418 opened in the front-rear direction are formed so as to be arranged side by side in the portion protruding toward the central opening 74 side. Each of these open portions 417 and 418 has a one-to-one correspondence with the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402, and the connector boards 411 and 412 are attached to the bottom 416 from the back side of the gaming machine, so that the inner frame side The connectors 401 and 402 are exposed to the front of the gaming machine through the opening portions 417 and 418 (see FIG. 18).

More specifically, the bottom portion 416 is provided with a mounting portion 421 for mounting the connector board 411 and a mounting portion 422 for mounting the connector board 412, respectively, and the connector boards 411 and 412 are individually provided. It can be attached. The mounting portion 422 has a surface shape that is inclined so as to face diagonally forward of the gaming machine (the rotating tip side of the front door frame 14), and the connector board 412 comes into contact with these mounting portions 422. The orientations of the connector boards 411 and 412 are slightly different from each other. Details of such a configuration will be described later. Although the board 412 for each connector faces diagonally forward of the gaming machine, its front-rear position (specifically, the front-rear position of the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402) is almost the same. As a result, the occupied area of the connector in the gaming machine is suppressed from expanding vertically / horizontally.

As described above, by aligning the front and rear positions while tilting the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 so as to face diagonally forward, the details will be described later, but the game board side connector paired with the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402. Similar arrangements can be realized for 451 and 452. On the back surface of the game board unit 80, various configurations such as a variable display unit 88 and control devices 143 and 162 are mounted in addition to the game board side connectors 451 and 452. Considering that the left / right / top / bottom size of the game board 80a is limited, the occupied area of the connector on the back side of the game board unit 80 can be made as small as possible as described above. Can coexist preferably.

Relay connectors 403 and 404 are attached to the connector boards 411 and 412 so as to be located below the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402. When the connector boards 411 and 412 are mounted on the board mounting base 415, the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 are exposed to the front side of the game machine through the open portions 417 and 418, while the relay connectors 403 and 404 are By being surrounded by the board mounting base 415 and the connector boards 411 and 412, the exposure of the board mounting base 415 to the outside is suppressed. The relay connectors 403 and 404 are connected to a connector (for example, a connector on the launch mechanism side) provided in the wiring extending from the game ball launch mechanism 110 or the like, and access from the outside is hindered at the connection location. .. As a result, crime prevention is improved.

Here, the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 have more exposed parts than the relay connectors 403 and 404. However, such exposure is devised so as to be avoided by arranging the game board unit 80 at the mounting completion position.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, when the game board unit 80 is arranged at the mounting completion position and the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 and the game board side connectors 451 and 452 are connected, the game board unit 80 is connected. (Details will be described later, such as a pedestal) will cover the exposed parts of the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402. That is, by mounting the game board unit 80, the crime prevention function for the connector is dramatically improved. As a result, even if the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 are allowed to be exposed and the connection with the game board side connectors 451 and 452 is allowed, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the crime prevention function due to the exposure.

The inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 are connected to the synthetic resin connector bodies 406 and 407 formed so as to be horizontally long as a whole and a plurality of connections provided side by side in the longitudinal direction (horizontal direction) of the connector bodies 406 and 407. It is composed of terminals 408 and 409. Here, with reference to FIGS. 16, 19 and 20, the orientation of the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 (connection terminals 408 and 409) will be supplementarily described. FIG. 19 is a schematic view showing a connection mode of each connector, and FIG. 20 is a schematic view showing a movement path of the connector when the game board unit 80 is attached / detached.

In the following description, one of the two inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 located on the rotating tip side (right side) of the game board unit 80 with the game board unit 80 mounted is "the first". 1 Inner frame side connector 401 ”, the other side that is the rotation base end side (left side) is referred to as“ second inner frame side connector 402 ”, and the first inner frame side connector of the above both game board side connectors 451 and 452 The one corresponding to 401 is referred to as "first game board side connector 451", and the one corresponding to the second inner frame side connector 402 is referred to as "second game board side connector 452".

As shown in FIG. 19, the first inner frame side connector 401 is arranged behind the receiving portion 275 that constitutes the rotation center portion of the game board unit 80. The first that passes through the connection points (hereinafter referred to as the first connection point CP1) of the first inner frame side connector 401 and the first game board side connector 451 centering on the rotation center part (receiving part 275) of the game board unit 80. Assuming the virtual circle FC1, the tangent line of the first virtual circle FC1 passing through the central portion of the first connection point CP1 (hereinafter referred to as the first tangent line TL1) is diagonally forward (right diagonally forward) of the gaming machine. It is suitable. In line with this, the mounting portion 421 (FIG. 16 etc.) is provided so that the direction of the insertion port 406a of the connector main body 406 and the direction of the connection terminal 408 of the first inner frame side connector 401 are the same as the first tangent line TL1. See) is formed.

In this way, the first game board side connector 451 is arranged so as to face diagonally rearward in accordance with the arrangement so that the first inner frame side connector 401 faces diagonally forward. Specifically, the first game board side connector 451 is set so that the direction of the insertion portion 456a of the connector body 456 of the first game board side connector 451 and the direction of the connection terminal 458 are the same directions as the first tangent line TL1. Is placed.

Similar to the first inner frame side connector 401, the second inner frame side connector 402 is also arranged behind the receiving portion 275 forming the rotation center portion of the game board unit 80. A second that passes through the connection points (hereinafter referred to as the second connection point CP2) of the second inner frame side connector 402 and the second game board side connector 452 centering on the rotation center part (receiving part 275) of the game board unit 80. Assuming the virtual circle FC2, the tangent line of the second virtual circle FC2 passing through the central portion of the second connection point CP2 (hereinafter referred to as the second tangent line TL2) is diagonally forward (right diagonally forward) of the gaming machine. It is suitable. In line with this, the mounting portion 422 is formed so that the direction of the insertion port 407a of the connector main body 407 and the direction of the connection terminal 409 are the same as those of the second tangent line TL2.

In this way, the second game board side connector 452 is arranged so as to face diagonally rearward in accordance with the arrangement of the second inner frame side connector 402 so as to face diagonally forward. Specifically, the mounting portion 422 (see FIG. 16 and the like) is provided so that the insertion portion 457a of the connector main body 457 of the second game board side connector 452 and the connection terminal 459 are oriented in the same direction as the second tangent wire TL2. It is formed.

That is, under the condition that both the first connectors 401 and 451 are connected and both the second connectors 402 and 452 are connected, the connector main body 406 of the first inner frame side connector 401 and the connector of the first game board side connector 451 are connected. The connecting surface with the main body 456 faces the same direction as the first tangent line TL1, and the connecting surface between the second inner frame side connector 402 and the second game board side connector 452 faces the same direction as the second tangent line TL2. ing.

In the present embodiment, the game board unit 80 is rotated to be attached to and detached from the inner frame 13. Therefore, the orbit through which the game board side connectors 451 and 452 pass when the game board unit 80 rotates forms an arc shape (see FIG. 20). As described above, by setting the orientations of the inner frame side connectors 401, 402 and the game board side connectors 451 and 452, not only the connection is facilitated, but also each connector 401 at the time of connection and in the connection completion state is realized. , 402, 451 and 452 are prevented from being distorted.

Since the connectors are arranged side by side, there is a difference in the distance dimension from the rotation center of the game board unit 80 to the connection points CP1 and CP2. That is, the radial dimension R1 of the first virtual circle FC1 and the radial dimension R2 of the second virtual circle FC2 are different. Therefore, the first tangent line TL1 and the second tangent line TL2 are not parallel to each other, and the inclination with respect to the front-rear direction is larger in the second tangent line TL2 than in the first tangent line TL1. In line with this, the inclination of the second inner frame side connector 402 toward the gaming machine side is also larger than the inclination of the first inner frame side connector 401 toward the gaming machine side. That is, the second inner frame side connector 402 arranged closer to the rotation center of the gaming board unit 80 is in a state of facing the gaming machine side more.

By dividing the configuration (connector) for connection into multiple combinations and setting the orientation of each connector individually, it is possible to avoid inconveniences such as distortion due to strong interference between the connectors when connecting the connectors. doing. In particular, when the connector has a certain width, the distance from the tangent line to the end of the connector becomes large, so that the difference between the ideal tangent line inclination and the actual tangent line inclination becomes large. Therefore, when a large connector is adopted, it is assumed that it will be difficult to suppress the occurrence of the above interference. In this respect, in the present embodiment, the occurrence of such inconvenience is suppressed by dividing the connector into a plurality of connectors and suppressing the increase in size of the connector.

Further, the width W2 of the second inner frame side connector 402 is set to be smaller than the width W1 of the first inner frame side connector 401. The degree of interference between the connectors described above tends to increase as it approaches the center of rotation. When the orientation of the connector is adjusted as described above, the error that occurs at the left and right ends of the connector tends to increase. Therefore, by arranging one having a relatively small width on the rotation center side and the other having a relatively large width on the rotation tip side, it is possible to avoid the influence of the above error from becoming strong. There is.

<Mounting structure of game board side connectors 451 and 452>
Next, the mounting structure of the game board side connectors 451 and 452 will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. 21 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration related to the connection mechanism is removed from the game board unit 80, FIG. 22 (a) is a rear view of the game board unit 80, and FIG. 22 (b) is F of FIG. 22 (a). -F line partial cross-sectional view.

As shown in FIG. 21, a pedestal 461 is provided on the back surface of the game board unit 80 as an intermediate member for attaching the game board side connectors 451 and 452 to the game board unit 80. The pedestal 461 is a lower corner portion of the game board unit 80, specifically, an end portion of the game board unit 80 on the rotation tip side, located below the above-mentioned right variable winning device 83, and the collection passage 151 is formed. It is arranged so as to be side by side with the collected recovery plate 150.

The pedestal 461 has an opposing portion 462 facing the back surface of the game board unit 80 with a gap. The facing portion 462 has a long plate shape extending in the width direction of the game board unit 80, and one end in the same width direction (the end opposite to the recovery plate 150) is a game board unit 80. A leg 463 extending to the back side is formed. On the other hand, at the other end of the facing portion 462 (the end on the recovery plate 150 side), an insertion portion 464 into which the protruding portion 152 projecting rearward from the recovery plate 150 is inserted is formed. The leg portion 463 is screwed to the game board unit 80, and the pedestal 461 is integrated with the game board unit 80 by engaging the insertion portion 464 and the protruding portion 152.

An opening 466 through which the first game board side connector 451 is inserted and an opening 467 through which the second game board side connector 452 is inserted are formed in the facing portion 462, respectively, with respect to the facing portion 462. Both game board side connectors 451 and 452 are inserted from the game board unit 80 side (in front of the game machine). As a result, the connection portions of the game board side connectors 451 and 452 are exposed behind the game board unit 80.

As shown in the schematic views of FIGS. 22 (c1) and 22 (c2), the facing portion 462, the leg portion 463, and the protruding portion 152 are formed so as to be flexibly deformed (elastically deformed), and each of these portions is elastically deformed. This makes it possible to change the position and orientation (orientation) of the game board side connectors 451 and 452.

Therefore, when the game board unit 80 is attached or detached, if the game board side connectors 451 and 452 collide with the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402, the impact generated by the collision is alleviated by the elastic deformation. ..

Further, since the game board unit 80 is rotatable, the connection is made at the initial stage when the connection between the game board side connectors 451 and 452 and the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 is started (the initial stage of connecting the connector bodies). At the final stage of completion (the stage of completing the connection between the connector bodies), there is a discrepancy between the ideal connection direction and the actual connection direction. More specifically, even if the game board side connectors 451 and 452 and the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 are tilted diagonally forward of the game machine as described above to match the tangent lines TL1 and TL2, it is still possible. This is a state in which the connection is completed, and the orientations of the game board side connectors 451 and 452 and the orientations of the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 do not completely match before the connection is completed. That is, at the initial stage when the game board side connectors 451 and 452 and the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 start to be connected, the orientations of the respective connectors are slightly deviated.

In this respect, in the present embodiment, the posture (direction) of the game board side connectors 451 and 452 can be changed by elastic deformation of the facing portion 462 and the like as shown in the schematic view of FIG. 22 (c3). Therefore, it is possible to avoid distortion of the game board side connectors 451 and 452 and the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 at the start of connection. As a result, it is possible to improve convenience and prevent the connector's original connection function from being impaired due to the improvement.

Further, in the present embodiment, the direction in which the game board side connectors 451 and 452 are orthogonal to the above-mentioned connection direction, that is, the direction orthogonal to the direction in which the connection terminals 458 and 459 of the game board side connectors 451 and 452 are facing. It is held in a displaceable state. That is, the game board side connectors 451 and 452 are held in a state where the relative displacement to the game board unit 80 in the vertical and horizontal directions is allowed.

Further, in the game board side connectors 451 and 452, the tip portions (insertion portions 456a and 457a) inserted into the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 and the insertion ports 406a and 407a of the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 are connected to the game board unit. A guide inclined portion is formed to guide the game board side connectors 451 and 452 toward an appropriate connection position as the 80 moves to the mounting complete position. Since the game board unit 80 is rotatable, it is assumed that the position variation in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction becomes large on the rotation tip side. Therefore, by making the game board side connectors 451 and 452 variable and adjusting the positions of the connectors in accordance with the movement of the game board unit 80, it is easy to tolerate such position variation.

After the game board unit 80 is arranged at the mounting completion position and the connection between the game board side connectors 451 and 452 and the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 is completed, that is, the connector main bodies 406 and 407 and the connector main bodies 456 and 457 are connected. After completion, the orientation of each connector matches the connection direction. As a result, even if distortion occurs between the connectors at the initial stage of connection (coupling), the distortion is eliminated by matching the directions of both connectors as the connection (coupling) completion position is reached. Will be done. Even if the above-mentioned pedestal 461 is deformed to allow such distortion, the deformation becomes unnecessary, and the pedestal 461 or the like returns to the original state by the elastic force stored in the facing portion 462 or the like. Will be done. Therefore, the gap between the facing portion 462 and the game board unit 80 returns to the original size.

While the game board side connectors 451 and 452 are variable, the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 are fixed. That is, at least when the connector is connected, the positions and orientations of the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 do not change. When the connector connection is completed, the positions and orientations of the game board side connectors 451 and 452 are regulated by the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402. Therefore, the game board side connectors 451 and 452 are connected each time. It is possible to prevent variations in posture and the like. This eliminates the need for a structure that allows excessively large deformation, and further reduces the burden on the pedestal 461.

In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned right-side variable winning device 83 is located above the game board-side connectors 451 and 452, and the game ball discharged from the right-side variable winning device 83 plays with the facing portion 462. It is configured to fall so as to pass between the board unit 80. That is, the gap functions as a passage for a game ball during the game, and functions as a deformation region for cushioning except during the game (specifically, when the game board unit 80 is attached / detached). By configuring the same gap to exert different functions depending on the situation in this way, it is possible for the ball passage and the connector to coexist within the limited area of the back surface of the game board unit 80. There is.

In particular, since it is not necessary to make the gap excessively large to always secure a passage area for the game ball, it is possible to prevent the configuration (particularly the pedestal 461) of the game board side connectors 451 and 452 from being unnecessarily increased in size. can.

As described in detail above, if the game board unit 80 and the inner frame 13 are electrically connected by attaching and detaching the game board unit 80, the operator separately attaches and detaches the game board unit 80. There is no need to connect / disconnect the connector. As a result, workability is improved.

However, in the configuration in which the game board side connectors 451 and 452 and the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 are connected based on the displacement of the game board unit 80, the game board unit 80 vigorously moves toward the mounting completion position. In this case, when the connectors come into contact with each other, it is assumed that the impact applied to the connectors becomes large. Considering that the game board unit 80 has a certain weight, such an impact can be a size that cannot be ignored. Then, if the structure of the connector and its mounting structure are devised so as to be able to withstand such an impact, it is assumed that it will be difficult to reduce the size of the connector and the arrangement area.

Then, no matter how the various configurations described above are used to smoothly connect the game board side connectors 451 and 452 and the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402, the connectors are transformed into the connectors 401, 402, 451 and 452 and the configurations associated therewith. It is assumed that the facilitation function will not be exhibited properly due to damage or damage. Therefore, in the present embodiment, some measures are taken to suppress the occurrence of such inconvenience. Specifically, (1) a configuration that suppresses the displacement of the relative positions of the connectors by further stabilizing the posture when the game board unit 80 is mounted, and (2) the game board unit 80 before the connection of the connectors is started. A configuration is adopted in which the displacement of the game board unit 80 toward the mounting completion position is suppressed to weaken the momentum of the game board unit 80. Hereinafter, these configurations will be described.

<Attitude control for game board>
First, the configuration according to the device (1) will be described with reference to FIG. 23. FIG. 23 is a schematic view showing a state when the game board unit 80 is attached.

As described above, a flat lower side wall portion 263 extending to the left and right is formed in the portion of the resin base 70 along the lower end edge of the central opening 74. The lower side wall portion 263 faces upward, and the game board unit 80 is placed on the lower side wall portion 263 in a state where the game board unit 80 is arranged at the mounting complete position. That is, the lower side wall portion 263 is provided with a function as a mounting portion on which the game board unit 80 is mounted.

When one end of the game board unit 80 is inserted into the insertion part 290, the game board unit 80 is placed on the temporary placement part 135, and the lower side wall portion 263 and the game board unit 80 come into contact with each other. It has been avoided. The height difference between the lower surface of the game board unit 80 and the lower surface of the notch portion 95 is set to be larger than the height difference between the upper surface of the temporary placement portion 135 and the lower side wall portion 263. Therefore, when the game board unit 80 is rotated toward the mounting completion position, the lower end portion of the game board unit 80 is in a state of riding on the lower side wall portion 263, and the game board unit 80 is placed in the temporary placement portion 135 accordingly. Will be separated from.

When the rotation of the game board unit 80 toward the mounting complete position is continued, the contact range between the lower surface of the game board unit 80 and the lower side wall portion 263 becomes large. Then, after the contact between the lower surface of the game board unit 80 and the lower side wall portion 263 is secured in front of the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402, the game board side connectors 451 and 452 are connected to the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402. Will be started. That is, at the time when the connector connection is started, at least the variation in the vertical position of the game board unit 80 (specifically, the rotating tip portion) is suppressed, and the connectors can be easily connected to each other.

<Energizing mechanism for game board>
Next, the configuration according to the device (2) will be described with reference to FIG. 23.

As described above, the resin base 70 is provided with a lock device 79 as a regulating means for restricting the removal of the game board unit 80, and the lock device 79 receives the receiving member 121 that abuts on the back surface of the game board unit 80. Have. When the game board unit 80 is moved toward the mounting completion position, the game board unit 80 hits the receiving member 121. The receiving member 121 is urged to the front of the gaming machine by a coil spring 124, and a lock member 125 interlocking with the receiving member 121 is present at the release position. Therefore, the urging force of the coil spring 124 and the engaging force between the pin member 128 and the disengaging side engaging portion 127a act on the game board unit 80 that hits the receiving member 121 as a drag force that hinders the movement of the game board unit 80. It becomes. That is, the momentum of the game board unit 80 is reduced by the lock device 79.

In particular, the drag force is set sufficiently large, and it is possible to temporarily stop the game board unit 80 at a position where it comes into contact with the member 121, except when an excessively large operating force is applied. In the present embodiment, the lock device 79 corresponds to the "energization reduction mechanism".

After the momentum of the game board unit 80 is weakened, the drag force is gradually increased by pushing the game board unit 80 toward the mounting completion position again against the drag force. Then, the drag force becomes maximum at the moment when the pin member 128 gets over the top of the convex portion 127c, and when the pin member 128 gets over the top, the pin member 128 and the locking engaging portion 127b are engaged with each other.

Here, the game board side connectors 451 and 452 and the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 start to be connected after the game board unit 80 and the receiving member 121 hit each other and the momentum of the game board unit 80 is weakened. Become. That is, when the game board unit 80 is pushed toward the mounting completion position, the game board side connectors 451 and 452 and the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 are prevented from hitting while maintaining the momentum. At least, the connection between the connectors is started in a state where the momentum of the game board unit 80 toward the mounting completion position is weakened. This makes it difficult for the connectors to collide vigorously with each other.

Further, the lock devices 79 are arranged above and below the connectors 401, 402, 451 and 452 when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. Therefore, even if the movement of the game board unit 80 is hindered, it is possible to suppress the change in the posture of the game board unit 80. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game board-side connectors 451 and 452 from being tilted up and down and causing a deviation in the connector connection direction. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the difficulty in connecting the connector due to the exerting the energy reducing function.

<Reduction of load when disconnecting>
With respect to the lock device 79 shown in the present embodiment, the connector can be protected not only when the game board unit 80 is attached but also when the game board unit 80 is removed. Specifically, when removing the game board unit 80, it is necessary to switch the lock device 79 to the unlocked state. Then, by operating the operation unit 129 of the lock device 79 to switch the lock device 79 to the unlocked state, the game board unit 80 is pushed forward of the game machine. As a result, the connection between the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 and the game board side connectors 451 and 452 is released.

By specifying the location to be operated by the operator in this way, the posture when the game board unit 80 is removed can be stabilized. In particular, the number of lock devices 79 is limited to two, and since the operator is set to operate the two lock devices 79 at the same time, it is easy to exert the posture stabilizing function.

Here, the operation of the lock device 79 when the operation for switching to the unlocked state is performed, and the configuration related to the operation will be supplementarily described. When the switching operation to the locked state is performed, the receiving member 121 and the pressing member 122 operate while maintaining a constant positional relationship while maintaining a gap into which the game board 80a is inserted. Therefore, a delay structure is adopted in which the receiving member 121 and the pressing member 122 delay the operation of the receiving member 121 so as to allow the opening of the gap when the switching operation to the unlocked state is performed.

By adopting such a delay structure, even if the operation unit 129 of the lock device 79 is quickly operated, the lock member 125 and the pressing member 122 operate quickly following the operation, but the receiving member 121 is a coil spring 124. Attempts to return to the unlocked state by the urging force. That is, the gaming board unit 80 is not pulled forward by the operating force when the operator performs the operation, but is pushed forward by the urging force of the coil spring 124. Therefore, it is avoided that the game board unit 80 suddenly starts to move.

The load generated between the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 and the game board side connectors 451 and 452 can occur not only at the time of connection but also at the time of separation. Therefore, as described above, by restricting the movement of the game board unit 80 and avoiding an excessively quick movement, it is possible to suppress an increase in the load.

If the operator tries to disconnect the connector by grasping the game board unit 80 and pulling it forward of the game machine, the game board unit depends on which position of the game board unit 80 the worker holds. The posture of the 80 changes, and it is uncertain how much force the game board unit 80 is pulled. These uncertainties can be obstacles to reducing the load on the connector.

Therefore, as described above, by reducing the uncertainties when the game board unit 80 is removed, the protective function of the connector can be suitably exhibited.

<Structure related to discharge of game balls>
In the present embodiment, the configuration related to the discharge of the game ball used for the game from the pachinko machine 10 is characteristic. Therefore, the configuration related to the discharge of the game ball will be described below with reference to FIGS. 21 and 24. FIG. 24A is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 4 showing the recovery passage, and FIG. 24B is a schematic view showing the relationship between the recovery passage and its configuration.

As described above, in the state where the game board unit 80 is attached to the inner frame 13, the game ball that has reached the game area PE is discharged from the game area PE through the winning opening such as the general winning opening 81 or the out opening 89. Will be done. For details, the guide is guided to the back side of the game board unit 80.

The game ball guided to the back side of the game board unit 80 flows down in the recovery passage 151 of the recovery plate 150 fixed to the back side of the game board unit 80, or the gap between the pedestal 461 and the game board unit 80. It falls through and flows into the discharge passage 501 of the discharge passage board 500 provided on the back side of the inner frame 13 (detailed below the game board unit 80) (see, for example, FIG. 22).

As shown in FIG. 24, the discharge passage board 500 has a facing plate portion 505 facing the resin base 70 with a gap from the back side thereof. On the surface (front surface) of the facing plate portion 505 facing the resin base 70, a ball receiving portion 506 formed so as to collide with a game ball dropped from the outlet portion 153 of the recovery plate 150 is formed. The ball receiving portion 506 stands up from the facing plate portion 505 and forms a ridge formed so that one plate surface faces upward. The ball receiving portion 506 extends in the width direction of the game board unit 80, and even if the game ball is ejected from any outlet portion 153 (discharge port) of the recovery plate 150, the ball receiving portion 506 falls on the ball receiving portion 506. It is formed in this way.

The ball receiving portion 506 is inclined downward from the rotating tip end side of the inner frame 13 to the rotating base end side, and the ball receiving portion 506, the back surface of the resin base 70, the region surrounded by the facing plate portion 505, in detail. The area opened upward constitutes the upstream passage 511 in the discharge passage 501.

A ball passage 431 (see FIG. 24B) formed by the board mounting base 415 is connected to the upstream end of the upstream passage 511, and the game ball is connected by the upstream passage 511 and the ball passage 431. A series of gathering passages are constructed.

On the downstream side of the upstream passage 511, there is an intermediate between the downstream passage 512 formed by folding back the upstream passage 511 and the outlet portion of the upstream passage 511 and the entrance portion of the downstream passage 512 while extending in the vertical direction. A passage 513 is provided. The intermediate passage 513 and the downstream passage 512 are regulated passages formed so that a plurality of game balls cannot pass through the same location at the same time. More specifically, in the intermediate passage 513 and the downstream passage 512, the passage width is set to be slightly larger than the diameter dimension of the game ball.

The upstream passage 511 is open upward, and a plurality of game balls are allowed to be stacked vertically (for example, in a plurality of rows vertically), but the intermediate passage 513 and the downstream passage 512 have four sides. It is surrounded by aisle walls and it is not allowed for game balls to form multiple rows. That is, the game balls that have flowed into the discharge passage 501 are aligned in a row at least in the intermediate passage 513 and the downstream passage 512. In this way, focusing on the function of aligning the game balls, these intermediate passages 513 and downstream passages 512 can also be referred to as alignment passages.

A detection sensor 530 capable of detecting a game ball passing through the intermediate passage 513 is provided at an intermediate position of the intermediate passage 513. The detection sensor 530 is electrically connected to the main control device 162, and the main control device 162 can confirm how many game balls are ejected based on the detection information from the detection sensor 530. It has become.

For example, by comparing the number of game balls launched by the game ball launch mechanism 110 with the number of ejected game balls and determining whether the game balls are normally supplied / ejected, the game area PE can be used. It is possible to monitor whether or not inconveniences such as ball clogging have occurred.

A passage wall portion 522 is extended so as to be located on an extension of the upstream passage 511 on the side opposite to the upstream passage 511 with the entrance portion 521 of the intermediate passage 513 in the width direction of the game board unit 80. ing. That is, of the pair of passage wall portions 522 and 523 that are provided upright from the facing plate portion 505 and form the intermediate passage 513, one of the pair of passage wall portions 522 and 523 facing the ball receiving portion 506 with the entrance portion 521 sandwiched is a game ball. It can also be said that a return part is formed to bounce off. The game ball that has flowed down along the upstream passage 511 collides with the passage wall portion 522 and flows into the entrance portion 521 of the intermediate passage 513 in a state where the momentum is weakened.

Further, an evacuation passage 515 is formed on the side opposite to the upstream passage 511 with the entrance portion 521 of the intermediate passage 513 sandwiched so as to be substantially symmetrical with the upstream passage 511. In the evacuation passage 515, when a large amount of game balls flow into the upstream passage 511 at once and a surplus ball that is difficult to flow into the intermediate passage 513 is generated, the surplus balls are pushed by the subsequent game balls. It is a passage that flows in by passing over the passage wall portion 522.

More specifically, a bottom surface portion 525 is formed which is continuous with the upper end portion 522a of the passage wall portion 522 and extends from the upper end portion 522a to the side opposite to the entrance portion 521 (away from the entrance portion 521). The bottom surface portion 525 is inclined downward toward the entrance portion 521, similarly to the ball receiving portion 506. Therefore, the game balls that flow into the evacuation passage 515 and temporarily deviate from the flow path flow down toward the inlet portion 521 due to the weight of the game balls and return to the flow path.

By providing the evacuation passage 515 in this way, immediately after a large amount of game balls flow in, ball clogging occurs around the entrance portion 521 (specifically, the boundary portion between the upstream passage 511 and the intermediate passage 513). Is suppressed.

Here, with reference to FIG. 25, the occurrence of ball clogging in the discharge passage and the flow of clearing the ball clogging will be described. FIG. 25 is a schematic view showing the flow of the game ball in the discharge passage.

The game ball that has flowed into the discharge passage 501 collides with the ball receiving portion 506 or the like to weaken the momentum of the fall, and then flows down toward the entrance portion 521 of the intermediate passage 513 along the inclination of the ball receiving portion 506. .. After that, it passes through the detection area provided in the intermediate passage 513, flows into the downstream passage 512, and is returned to the island equipment of the game hall through the downstream passage 512.

With respect to the game ball flowing down the game area PE, the timing of being discharged from the game area PE is biased. That is, the game balls fired at regular intervals are not always discharged from the game area PE at regular intervals, and in some cases, a period during which the game balls are not discharged at all or a period during which a large amount of game balls are discharged at once. Can occur.

Here, when a large amount of game balls flow into the discharge passage 501 at once, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), a large amount of game balls newly flow into the game ball group formed in a row on the ball receiving portion 506. There is a possibility that the game ball will be placed.

In this case, as the number of game balls placed above increases, the game balls pass over the passage wall portion 522 and flow into the evacuation passage 515 (see FIG. 25 (b)). In this way, by temporarily retracting a part of the game balls flowing into the discharge passage 501 to the evacuation passage 515, an excessively large number of game balls exist in the upstream passage 511 at the same time, and the upstream passage It is possible to prevent the flow of the game ball in 511 from becoming poor.

Further, the existence of many game balls at the boundary position between the upstream passage 511 and the intermediate passage 513 may cause the game balls to bite each other, but as described above, the game ball group (particularly vertically). By retracting the stacked game balls) to the evacuation passage 515, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of such biting and to prevent the ejection function of the game balls from being impaired.

When the discharge of the game balls progresses and the number of game balls existing in the upstream passage 511 decreases, the ball pressure transmitted from the game ball group forming a row along the ball receiving portion 506 to the game balls existing at the above boundary position. However, it becomes easy to antagonize the ball pressure transmitted from the game ball group forming a row along the bottom surface portion 525 of the evacuation passage 515 to the game ball existing at the boundary position. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 25 (c), the ball pressure is temporarily balanced, and both the game ball from the upstream passage 511 and the game ball from the evacuation passage 515 face each other at the boundary position, and the intermediate passage There is a possibility that the ball will not flow into the inlet portion 521 of the 513 and will be in a jammed state.

However, since such ball clogging is based on the delicate positional relationship between the game balls and the delicate balance of the ball pressure, the game balls newly flowing into the upstream passage 511 enter the ball receiving portion 506. By joining the game ball group formed along the line, the above balance and the like are easily lost. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 25 (d), the ball clogging is eliminated by the ball pressure of the subsequent game ball or the impact at the time of collision, and the inflow of the game ball into the entrance portion 521 is promoted.

Here, in the present embodiment, some measures are taken in order to suppress the occurrence of the ball clogging. Therefore, the configuration related to the device will be described with reference to FIG. 24 again.

As described above, regarding the ball clogging at the boundary position between the upstream passage 511 and the intermediate passage 513, the game balls existing in the upstream passage 511 (for example, a group of game balls formed in a row along the ball receiving portion 506) And the ball pressure from the game balls existing in the evacuation passage 515 (for example, a group of game balls forming a row along the bottom surface portion 525) are one of the factors. Therefore, the total length of the upstream passage 511, more specifically, the total length L1 of the gathering passage is set longer than the total length L2 of the evacuation passage 515. That is, the number of game balls that can exist in the gathering passage is set to be larger than the number of game balls that can exist in the evacuation passage 515. As a result, it is possible to easily cause a difference in the ball pressure and suppress the occurrence of ball clogging.

Further, the inclination angle ANG1 of the upstream passage 511 with respect to the horizontal plane is set to be larger than the inclination angle ANG2 of the evacuation passage 515 with respect to the horizontal plane. Therefore, when the game balls are present in both passages 511 and 515, the game balls existing in the upstream passage 511 are preferentially flowed into the entrance portion 521. Even when a game ball is present in each of the passages 511 and 515, the ball pressure generated in the upstream passage 511 tends to be larger than the ball pressure generated in the evacuation passage 515. Even when the final same number of game balls remain in each of the passages 511 and 515, it is possible to prevent the ball pressures from competing with each other and prone to ball clogging.

Further, there is a height difference between the upper end of the passage wall portion 522 on the evacuation passage 515 side and the upper end of the passage wall portion 523 on the upstream passage 511 side (specifically, the height difference equivalent to the radial dimension of the game ball). Existing. Therefore, the game ball existing at the most downstream position of one passage pushes the game ball existing at the most downstream position of the other passage from above toward the entrance portion 521. By setting the superiority or inferiority of each passage in this way, the occurrence of ball clogging is suppressed.

In particular, since the upstream passage 511 is set lower, the game balls existing in the upstream passage 511 preferentially flow into the entrance portion 521. This makes it possible to prevent an excessively large number of game balls from accumulating in the upstream passage 511.

In the present embodiment, the gaming machine main portion 12 (inner frame 13) can rotate horizontally. The upstream passage 511 and the evacuation passage 515 described above extend in a direction orthogonal to the rotation center portion, that is, from the rotation base end side to the rotation tip side. Therefore, if the ball clogging occurs and it is not automatically cleared, the gaming machine main portion 12 (inner frame 13) is rotated so as to exist in each of the passages 511 and 515 due to centrifugal force. The game ball is guided or displaced toward the rotation tip side. As a result, the delicate balance between the game balls, which is the cause of the above-mentioned ball clogging, is lost, and the ball clogging can be eliminated.

When a ball jam occurs, if the ball jam is cleared by rotating the game machine main unit 12, the game ball may not be returned to the island equipment of the game hall and may spill into the hall. .. In this respect, in the present embodiment, since the game board unit 80 is rotatable, the upstream passage 511 can be accessed by rotating the game board unit 80. That is, it is possible to directly access the place where the ball is clogged. By performing the ball clogging clearing work while the game machine main portion 12 is kept in the closed position, it is possible to preferably prevent the game ball from spilling due to the clearing of the ball clogging.

According to the passage configuration shown in the present embodiment, ball clogging will occur on a delicate balance. Therefore, in reality, it is not necessary to open the main portion 12 of the gaming machine to a large extent, and the discharge passage 501 does not protrude forward of the gaming machine from the outer frame 11, that is, above and below the inner frame 13 and the outer frame 11. By rotating the game machine main portion 12 within the range in which the overlap is guaranteed, it is possible to avoid ball clogging while avoiding spillage of the game ball to the front of the game machine.

When such a ball jam occurs, leaving it unattended may cause damage to the player or the game hall. Therefore, it is necessary to detect such a ball clogging at an early stage and eliminate it.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted for facilitating the confirmation of ball clogging on the discharge path and making it possible to identify where the ball clogging occurs. Specifically, a see-through portion 149 formed of a transparent resin material is arranged at a portion of the resin base 70 facing the boundary position between the upstream passage 511 and the intermediate passage 513, and the front door frame 14 In the open state, the boundary position can be visually recognized from the front side of the game machine through the fluoroscopic unit 149. That is, it is possible to confirm the presence or absence of ball clogging without opening the game machine main unit 12, the back pack unit 15, and the game board unit 80.

As described above, as a place where ball clogging is likely to occur on the discharge path, there is a boundary position between the upstream passage 511 and the intermediate passage 513 in the discharge passage 501. Therefore, by making the boundary position visible by the fluoroscopic unit 149, it is easy to identify the location where the ball clogging occurs. If the occurrence of ball clogging can be confirmed through the fluoroscopic unit 149, the ball clogging can be eliminated by rotating or shaking the game board 80a.

On the back side of the pachinko machine 10, there is a configuration for paying out various control devices and game balls. For this reason, it is not preferable from the viewpoint of crime prevention that the ball clogging is confirmed and cleared so that the back side of the pachinko machine 10 is exposed indiscriminately. In this respect, as described above, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the crime prevention function by allowing the confirmation of the ball clogging through the fluoroscopic unit 149 and reducing the chance that the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 is exposed during the ball clogging clearing work.

<Structure related to distribution of game balls>
In the present embodiment, in addition to the configuration related to the discharge of the game ball described above, the configuration related to the payout of the game ball is also characteristic. Therefore, the configuration related to the payout of the game ball will be described below.

As described above, the payout device 224 for paying out the game balls is mounted on the lower part of the case rail 223, and the game ball distribution unit 225 for distributing the game balls is provided on the downstream side of the payout device 224. .. First, the payout device 224 will be supplementarily described with reference to FIG.

The payout device 224 includes a housing 551 in which a plurality of members are combined, and a game ball passage 552 for guiding the game ball flowing down the case rail 223 to the game ball distribution unit 225 is formed in the housing 551. ing. The game ball passage 552 includes two entrance side passage portions 553 and one exit side passage portion 554, and the passages are integrated at an intermediate position thereof.

The payout device 224 is provided with a rotating body as a ball stopping means for temporarily stopping the game ball flowing from the entrance side passage portion 535 to the exit side passage portion 554 at the entrance side passage portion 553. The rotating body is provided with two ball guide plates (sprocket) corresponding to each entrance side passage portion 553, and each ball guide plate is accommodated in the downstream portion of the corresponding entrance side passage portion 553. A rotating body is arranged. The center of the rotating body is fixed to the output shaft of the payout motor.

The payout motor is composed of a stepping motor, and the output shaft is rotationally driven in a predetermined direction. As a result, the rotating body rotates in its predetermined direction, and each ball guide plate rotates in each entrance side passage portion 553 accordingly. The output shaft is set to advance one step by giving a drive signal of one pulse and make one rotation by giving a drive signal of 360 pulses. The payout motor is electrically connected to the payout control device 242, and the payout signal is input from the payout control device 242 to pay out the game ball. More specifically, the number of game balls to be paid out is adjusted according to the number of pulses of the payout signal. The payout speed of the game balls is set so that one game ball is paid out from the payout device 224 every 60 msec.

Two recesses are formed on the peripheral edge of each ball guide plate at 180 ° intervals. However, between the pair of entrance side passage portions 553, the positions of the recesses are formed so as to be offset from each other by 90 °. When the rotating body is not rotating, the flow of the game ball is temporarily stopped at both of the two entrance side passage portions 553. Further, when the rotating body is rotating, only the game ball that has entered the recess is led out to the exit side passage portion.

When the payout of the game ball is stopped and the game ball is waiting in the payout device 224, the game ball located at the most downstream side in the entrance side passage portion 553 is the outer peripheral portion of the ball guide plate, specifically, the concave portion. It is in a state of being in contact with the part excluding.

The exit-side passage portion 554 is a passage so that the inflow of game balls from both ball guide plates is allowed in the upstream portion thereof, and the game balls guided by the respective ball guide plates are merged in the downstream portion thereof. The width is gradually reduced. In the portion of the exit side passage portion 554 including the exit portion 555 (inclined passage portion described later), the passage width of the exit side passage portion 554 is suppressed to a degree slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. ..

<Structure related to distribution of game balls to each plate 28a, 29a>
Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the game ball distribution unit 225 (game ball distribution passage) into which the game balls flowing out of the payout device 224 flow in will be described. FIG. 26 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the game ball distribution unit 225.

The game ball distribution unit 225 has a passage forming body 601 in which a plurality of case bodies are combined. The passage forming body 601 has a hollow box shape extending vertically, and an insertion port 602 into which the outlet side passage portion 554 of the payout device 224 is inserted is formed at the upper end portion thereof. The game ball paid out from the payout device 224 flows into the passage forming body 601 through the insertion port 602.

Inside the passage forming body 601 is a payout passage 603 through which the game ball flowing out from the exit side passage portion 554 passes. From the middle position of the payout passage 603 to the downstream side, a partition wall portion 621 for branching the payout passage 603 into two rows on the left and right is provided. Of the two rows of passages branched by the partition wall portion 621, one (hereinafter, for convenience, referred to as the upper plate payout passage portion 605) guides the game ball to the upper plate 28a, and the other (hereinafter, for convenience, for the lower plate). The game ball is guided to the lower plate 29a by the payout passage portion 606).

In the following description, the area of the payout passage 603 that is on the upstream side of both payout passage portions 605 and 606 (partition wall portion 621) and that is on the downstream side of the outlet portion 555 of the payout device 224. Is referred to as a branch region 604.

The game balls paid out from the payout device 224 are the payout passages 605 and 606 of the game ball distribution unit 225 → the main body side passages 132 and 133 of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the passage forming member 131) → the front door side passage 51, It flows down in the order of 52 and is guided to each of the dishes 28a and 29a.

The passage forming body 601 constituting the game ball distribution portion 225 is formed by using a transparent synthetic resin material, and the state inside each of the passage portions, for example, the existence of the game ball can be confirmed from the outside of the passage. ing. Further, the passage forming body 601 is formed by using a synthetic resin material having conductivity, for example, a conductive polycarbonate resin material, and a part of the game ball distribution portion 225 is grounded (connected to the bearing metal fitting 136). ing). As a result, the generation of noise due to the charging of the game ball is suppressed.

In the present embodiment, when the upper plate 28a is full and the game balls are further paid out in a state where the game balls are piled up in the guide passage portion for the upper plate, those surplus games are played. The ball is guided to the lower plate 29a. Here, the configuration relating to the distribution of the game balls to the upper plate 28a and the lower plate 29a will be described in detail.

The upper plate discharge passage portion 605 and the lower plate discharge passage portion 606 extend in the vertical direction and are arranged side by side on the left and right, and the inlet portions 607 and 608 of the respective passage portions 605 and 606 open upward. Moreover, it is formed so as to be side by side. The outlet side passage portion 554 of the payout device 224 is located above the inlet portions 607 and 608 (branch region 604), and the upper end portion and the outlet portion 555 are arranged with respect to the upper end portion of the partition wall portion 621. It is arranged so as to secure a gap through which the game ball can pass. More specifically, the outlet portion 555 of the outlet side aisle portion 554 is located at a position deviated from directly above the inlet portion 607 of the upper plate payout aisle portion 605, specifically, directly above the inlet portion 608 of the lower plate payout aisle portion 606. Is located in.

The downstream portion of the outlet side aisle portion 554 including the outlet portion 555 is inclined obliquely toward the inlet portion 607 of the upper plate payout passage portion 605, and the inlet portion 607 is located on the extension of the downstream portion. There is. The game ball that has separated from the rotating body of the payout device 224 and has flowed into the exit side passage portion 554 gradually accelerates in the process of flowing down along the outlet side passage portion 554, and after jumping out from the outlet portion 555, the upper plate. It will fall toward the entrance portion 607 of the payout passage portion 605.

That is, instead of falling vertically toward the inlet portion 608 of the lower plate payout aisle portion 606 located directly below the outlet portion 555, it jumps across the upper part of the partition wall portion 621 into the upper plate payout aisle portion 605. It will be.

A communication port 611 is formed in the most downstream portion of the upper plate payout passage portion 605, which opens toward the front of the gaming machine and communicates with the upper plate passage 132 on the main body side of the passage forming member 131. The game ball that has flowed down the upper plate payout passage portion 605 will flow into the upper plate passage 132 on the main body side through the communication port 611.

When the upper plate 28a is full and the surplus game balls are accumulated in the aisle, the game ball row starting from the upper plate 28a and continuing from the upper plate passage 132 on the main body side to the upper plate payout passage portion 605. It will be formed.

Here, the distribution mode of the game ball will be described with reference to FIG. 27. FIG. 27 is a schematic view showing a state of distribution of the game ball.

As shown in FIG. 27 (a), when the game ball is not stopped in the upper plate payout passage portion 605, that is, when the inflow of the game ball into the upper plate payout passage portion 605 is allowed. The game ball that has flowed out from the outlet side passage portion 554 of the payout device 224 falls toward the entrance portion 607 of the upper plate payout passage portion 605. The game ball that has fallen in this way hits the partition wall portion 621.

At the upper end of the partition wall portion 621, a guide portion that guides a game ball that hits the upper end portion from the upstream side of the payout passage 603 to either the upper plate payout passage portion 605 or the lower plate payout passage portion 606. 622 is formed. More specifically, the guide portion 622 has a first inclined portion 623 that inclines downward toward the upper plate payout aisle portion 605 and a second inclined portion 624 that inclines downward toward the lower plate payout aisle portion 6060. As a whole, it has a triangular mountain shape that is convex upward.

As described above, the game ball flowing out from the exit side aisle portion 554 collides with the upper plate payout aisle portion 605 of the guide portion 622, and is reflected toward the side away from the inlet portion 608 of the lower plate payout aisle portion 606. Become. Then, the reflected game ball faces the partition wall portion 621 across the flow area of the game ball, and moves toward the facing wall portion 631 side forming the partition wall portion 621 and the upper plate payout passage portion 605. While doing so, it falls in the discharge passage portion 605 for the upper plate. Then, after reaching the most downstream position of the upper plate payout passage portion 605, the product flows into the upper plate passage 132 on the main body side through the communication port 611.

As described in detail above, under the situation where the inflow of the game ball into the upper plate payout aisle portion 605 is permitted, the game ball cannot flow into the lower plate payout aisle portion 606. ..

Next, with reference to FIG. 27 (b), a case where game balls are piled up in the upper plate payout passage portion 605 and more game balls cannot flow in will be described.

When the game balls are piled up from the upper plate 28a to the entrance portion 607 of the upper plate payout aisle portion 605, it is difficult for more game balls to flow into the upper plate payout aisle portion 605. become. Here, in the present embodiment, the portion of the facing wall portion 631 located above the entrance portion 607 projects toward the partition wall portion 621. Therefore, the game ball group piled up along the facing wall portion 631 is tilted diagonally so that the game ball located at the most upstream portion thereof is displaced toward the lower plate payout passage portion 606 side.

In the state where the game balls are stacked in this way, the first inclined portion 623 of the guide portion 622 is covered by the game balls. More specifically, the stacked game balls and the second inclined portion 624 form a reflection portion for the game ball in a pseudo manner.

The game balls flowing out from the exit side passage portion 554 of the payout device 224 collide with the stacked game balls before reaching the first inclined portion 623, and toward the entrance portion 608 of the lower plate payout passage portion 606. It will be reflected. Then, the game balls reflected in this way do not pile up on the upstream side of the game ball group, but flow into the entrance portion 608 of the lower plate payout passage portion 606 as it is.

Here, the game ball reflected as described above flows down along the pseudo-reflecting portion, faces the partition wall portion 621 with the flow-down region of the game ball sandwiched between them, and together with the partition wall portion 621, the lower plate payout passage portion 606 While moving toward the facing wall portion 641 that forms the compartment, the lower plate dispense passage portion 606 is dropped.

Here, with reference to FIG. 26 again, the configuration of the lower plate payout passage portion 606 will be supplementarily described.

At the most downstream position of the lower plate payout passage portion 606, a communication port 612 that opens toward the front of the gaming machine and communicates with the lower plate passage 133 on the main body side of the passage forming member 131 is formed. The game ball that has flowed down the lower plate payout passage portion 606 will flow into the lower plate passage 133 on the main body side through the communication port 612.

A detection area by the full tank detection sensor 645 is set between the communication port 612 and the entrance portion 608. Specifically, the facing wall portion 641 is formed with an open portion 642 corresponding to the protruding piece 646 that abuts on the game ball in the full tank detection sensor 645. Through the opening portion 642, the projecting piece 646 projects into the flow area of the game ball.

The projecting piece 646 is urged to the projecting position by a coil spring, and when the game balls are piled up to a predetermined position of the lower plate payout passage portion 606 with the lower plate 29a at the head, the projecting piece 646 is pushed by the game balls. Is done. When the protruding piece 646 moves to the minimum protruding position against the urging force of the coil spring, a signal from the full tank detection sensor 645 that the lower plate payout passage portion 606 is full (for details, the stacked game balls Information indicating that the detection position has been reached) will be output to the payout control device 242.

In the facing wall portion 641, the portion located upstream of the full tank detection sensor 645, that is, the portion between the inlet portion 608 of the lower plate payout passage portion 606 and the full tank detection sensor 645, is used for the upper plate. A reflecting portion 643 formed so as to collide with the game ball that could not flow into the payout passage portion 605 and bounce off toward the partition wall portion 621 is formed.

The reflecting portion 643 is located on an extension of the second inclined portion 624 of the guide portion 622, and the game ball that has moved along the second inclined portion 624 is guided by the reflecting portion 643. Explaining again with reference to FIG. 27 (b), the game ball hitting the reflection portion 643 is reflected toward the partition wall portion 621 side and moves away from the full tank detection sensor 645 (specifically, the protruding piece 646). And move. As a result, the chance that the game ball flowing into the lower plate payout passage portion 606 collides with the protruding piece 646 is reduced, and the protruding piece 646 is protected and false detection is suppressed.

As described in detail above, by allowing the stacking of game balls in the payout passage 603, the storage amount of the upper plate 28a and the lower plate 29a is increased in a pseudo manner. By securing a large amount of stored game balls that have been paid out, it is possible to facilitate the progress of the game.

In the conventional gaming machine, the full tank detection sensor 645 is arranged directly upstream of the lower plate 29a, and when the lower plate 29a is full, the payout of the game ball is stopped immediately. rice field. However, in such a configuration, the storage amount of the game ball becomes more dependent on the lower plate 29a, and the expansion of the storage amount leads to the expansion of the lower plate. However, the lower plate 29a is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine, and there are inconveniences such as a stronger feeling of oppression on the player due to the increase in size. Furthermore, due to the recent expansion of the gaming area PE, it is necessary to provide the full tank detection sensor 645 directly upstream of the lower plate 29a (specifically, the front door side lower plate passage 52 in the front door frame 14) to compress the peripheral configuration. Was invited.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, by devising the position of the full tank detection sensor 645, it is possible to eliminate the above-mentioned various inconveniences while ensuring the protection function of the payout device 224 given to the full tank detection sensor 645. It is possible.

Hereinafter, the configuration related to the arrangement of the full tank detection sensor 645 will be described with reference to FIG. 28. FIG. 28 is a schematic view showing how the game balls are accumulated when the lower plate payout passage portion 606 is full.

As shown in FIG. 28A, when it becomes impossible for the game balls to flow into the upper plate payout passage portion 605, the surplus game balls flow into the lower plate payout passage portion 606. When these game balls flow into the lower plate 29a and the lower plate 29a is full, the game balls are piled up with the lower plate 29a at the head. When the stacked game balls reach a predetermined detection position, specifically, a position where the protruding piece 646 of the full tank detection sensor 645 comes into contact with the upper end of the protruding piece 646, the protruding piece 646 is placed in a non-detection position (protrusion) due to the ball pressure of a plurality of game balls. It rotates from the position) to the detection position (non-protruding position).

As a result, the above signal is output from the full tank detection sensor 645 to the payout control device 242, and the payout control device stops the payout device 224 based on the signal. However, since the payout device 224 and the detection position are separated from each other, even if the payout device 224 is stopped, the inflow of the game ball into the lower plate payout passage portion 606 does not stop immediately. Furthermore, in order to improve the accuracy of full tank detection (prevent false detection), it is determined whether or not the tank is full based on the continuous output of the above signal over a predetermined period. There is. Therefore, even if the tank is full, the operation of the payout device 224 does not stop immediately, but a slight time lag occurs when the payout device 224 is stopped.

As described above, the payout speed of the game balls in the payout device 224 is set so that one game ball is paid out from the payout device 224 every 60 msec. Therefore, when the payout device 224 is stopped, a maximum of eight game balls are flowing down into the exit side passage portion 554 of the payout device 224 and the payout passage 603 of the game ball distribution unit 225.

After the payout device 224 was stopped, these game balls sequentially flowed into the lower plate payout aisle portion 606, and the game balls already parked in the lower plate payout aisle portion 606 (triggered to detect full tank). It will be piled up for the game ball).

Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28B, the passage length from the full tank detection position to the entrance portion 608 of the lower plate payout passage portion 606 is the stop of the payout device 224 as described above. When the paid-out game balls are piled up, the stopped game balls are set so as not to be located above the entrance portion 608, that is, not to cover the branch area 604.

This makes it possible to exert the following effects while ensuring the protection function of the payout device by the full tank detection sensor 645. That is, the full tank detection sensor 645 can be arranged as close to the payout device 224 as possible, and the storage amount in the lower plate 29a can be increased in a pseudo manner.

In particular, the game ball located at the uppermost stream of the lower plate payout aisle portion 606 does not stay in the branch region, so that the game ball is engaged with the game ball existing at the uppermost stream position of the upper plate payout aisle portion 605. , It is possible to suppress the occurrence of ball clogging in the payout passage 603.

Further, the game ball group that has flowed into the lower plate payout passage portion 606 stays in the portion where the lower plate payout passage portion 606 is not expanded, and is located in the area where the passage width is expanded (entrance portion 608). It is a structure that does not reach. In this way, by avoiding the retention of the game ball in the region where the regulation level of the passage width is loose, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of ball clogging in the lower plate payout passage portion 606.

The content is not limited to the description of the above-described embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example. Incidentally, the following configurations of another embodiment may be applied individually to the configurations of the above-described embodiment, or may be applied in combination with each other.

(1) In the above embodiment, the game board unit 80 as the "game unit" is attached to the resin base 70 as the "support target" from the front of the game machine, but this is changed from the rear of the game machine. It is also possible to install it.

Further, the game board unit 80 is configured to be attached and detached by rotating the game board unit 80 with respect to the resin base 70, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game board unit 80 can be slidably moved so as to be attached to and detached from the resin base 70.

Even when these changes are made, the game board unit 80 can be attached to and detached from the game board side connectors 451 and 452 as "unit side connectors" and the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 as "support target side connectors". It is preferable that the configuration is such that the connector is connected / separated based on the above.

(2) In the above embodiment, the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 are fixed connectors, and the game board side connectors 451 and 452 are movable connectors, but the reverse is also possible. That is, while the game board side connectors 451 and 452 are fixed so as not to be displaced relative to the pedestal 461, the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 (or connector boards 411 and 412) are connected to the connection terminals 458 and 459. It may be configured so that it can be displaced in a direction orthogonal to the direction of.

However, when variable connectors are used, the initial positions of those connectors may vary, which may lead to poor connection. In order to eliminate such inconvenience, the displacement range of the connector should be adjusted. Increasing the size is not preferable because it causes a wasteful expansion of the occupied area of the connector. As shown in the above embodiment, in the rotating tip portion of the rotary game board unit 80, the initial position of the variable connector varies due to the centrifugal force when the game board unit 80 is rotated. It becomes easier to be suppressed. Therefore, it is desirable that the connector on the game board unit 80 side be variable as shown in the above embodiment.

(3) In the above embodiment, the horizontally long inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 are arranged side by side, but this may be changed and the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 may be arranged vertically. .. However, in the configuration in which the vertical position of the game board unit 80 is defined by the lower side wall portion 263 of the inner frame 13, the farther the distance from the lower side wall portion 263 is, the more the posture of the game board unit 80 varies. It is assumed that the vertical positions of the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 and the game board side connectors 451 and 452 are likely to be displaced. In this regard, if the horizontally long connectors are arranged side by side as shown in the above embodiment, the lower side wall portion 263 that defines the vertical position of the game board unit 80 and the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 can be separated from each other. It can be made smaller and less susceptible to the influence of variations in the posture of the game board unit 80.

Further, for example, the arrangement direction of the connection terminals of the connector may be configured to be in the vertical direction instead of the horizontal direction. That is, it is also possible to adopt a vertically long connector.

Further, the connectors 401, 402, 451 and 452 are arranged so as to be closer to the rotating tip of the game board unit 80 with the game board unit 80 mounted on the inner frame 13, but the limitation is limited to this. For example, it is possible to arrange the game board unit 80 closer to the rotation base end portion.

(4) In the above embodiment, the game board unit 80 is adopted as the "game unit" and the inner frame 13 is adopted as the "support target", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the back pack unit 15 may be adopted as the “game unit” and the inner frame 13 may be adopted as the “support target”. In such a configuration, by attaching and detaching the back pack unit 15, the connector provided on the inner frame 13 and the connector provided on the back pack unit 15 are connected, and the back pack unit 15 and the inner frame 13 are electrically connected. The configuration should be connected.

(5) In the above embodiment, as a means for stabilizing the posture of the game board unit 80 during rotation, a protrusion 304 of the game board unit 80 and a receiving portion 275 of the inner frame 13 are provided. It is also possible to adopt a shaft portion and a bearing portion instead of the 304 and the receiving portion 275.

It is also possible to omit the configuration corresponding to the stabilizing means. However, if the means is omitted, it is assumed that the rotation center portion of the game board unit 80 is likely to vary depending on the operation method of the operator. Such variation causes difficulty in connecting the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 and the game board side connectors 451 and 452. Therefore, as shown in the above embodiment, it is preferable to adopt a configuration corresponding to the protrusion 304 and the receiving portion 275.

(6) In the above embodiment, the game board side connectors 451 and 452 can be displaced relative to the pedestal 461, and the relative displacement directions are all directions orthogonal to the directions of the connection terminals 458 and 459 of the connectors 451 and 452. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to allow relative displacement in either the vertical direction or the horizontal direction.

Here, as shown in the above embodiment, in the configuration in which the game board unit 80 is rotatably provided, the movement paths of the game board side connectors 451 and 452 are arcuate. Therefore, when the displacement direction is limited as described above, it is preferable that the displacement direction is the left-right direction.

(7) In the above embodiment, the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 have insertion ports 406a and 407a, and the game board side connectors 451 and 452 have insertion portions 456a and 457a. It is also possible to do.

Further, both the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 and the game board side connectors 451 and 452 are formed with guide portions for positioning the connectors, but the present invention is not limited to this. The guide portion may be provided on at least one of the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 and the game board side connectors 451 and 452.

(8) In the above embodiment, the game board unit 80 is mounted on the lower side wall portion 263 as a “mounting part” and is in front of the connection points of the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 and the game board side connectors 451 and 452. With the contact between the game board unit 80 and the lower side wall portion 263 secured, the connection of the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 and the game board side connectors 451 and 452 was started. It is not limited. The lower side wall portion 263 can be omitted.

(9) In the above embodiment, the lock device 79 is adopted as the "energization mechanism", but instead of this, the game board unit 80 is energized by using cushioning materials such as coil springs and rubber cushions, friction, and the like. It is also possible to have a configuration that performs.

(10) In the above embodiment, when the game board unit 80 is mounted on the inner frame 13, the game board unit 80 is moved to the mounting completion position of the game board unit 80 in the process of rotating toward the mounting completion position. It was designed to weaken the momentum toward it, but it is not limited to this. The game board unit 80 may be configured to be temporarily stopped in the process of rotating toward the mounting completion position.

When adopting such a configuration, for example, a stopper mechanism that temporarily stops the game board unit 80 when it reaches a predetermined rotation position and a release mechanism that releases the movement restriction by the stopper mechanism are adopted, and the game board unit is adopted. After the 80 is temporarily stopped by the stopper mechanism, the movement restriction may be released by operating the release mechanism to allow further movement of the game board unit 80 toward the mounting complete position.

(11) In the above embodiment, after the game board unit 80 reaches the mounting complete position with respect to the inner frame 13, no drag force that hinders the movement of the game board unit 80 to the mounting complete position is generated. It is not limited to. For example, when a spring, a rubber cushion, or the like is used as the "energizing mechanism" as shown in the above modification (9), the drag force acts even after the game board unit 80 reaches the mounting completion position. However, even with such a configuration, the "drag reduction mechanism" can be placed at the position of the game board unit 80 by using a movement restricting hand that prevents the game board unit 80 from moving from the mounting completion position. It is possible to avoid hindering stabilization.

(12) In the above embodiment, the game board unit 80 is pushed out to the front of the game machine by switching the lock device 79 from the locked state to the unlocked state, whereby the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 and the game board are configured. The side connectors 451 and 452 are configured to be disconnected, but the present invention is not limited to this.

Even if the lock device 79 is switched to the unlocked state, the game board unit 80 may be configured to stand by at the mounting completion position without being pushed forward of the game machine. Further, even if the lock device 79 is switched to the unlocked state and the game board unit 80 is pushed forward of the game machine, the connection between the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 and the game board side connectors 451 and 452 is maintained. It is also possible.

(13) In the above embodiment, both the pedestal 461 for the game board side connectors 451 and 452 and the recovery plate 150 have a configuration corresponding to the "leg portion", but the "leg portion" is elastically deformed. It suffices if it is possible and the positions and postures of the game board side connectors 451 and 452 can be changed, and the object of arrangement thereof may be either the pedestal 461 or the recovery plate 150.

(14) In the above embodiment, the directions of the inner frame side connectors 401 and 402 and the game board side connectors 451 and 452 are aligned with the tangents TL1 and TL2 passing through the center of the connection portion in the connection completed state. The position through which TL1 and TL2 pass is not limited to the center of the connection point. However, considering that each connector 401, 402, 451 and 452 has a certain width, when tangents TL1 and TL2 are assumed, the positions through which the tangents TL1 and TL2 pass are the center of the connection point. It is preferable to do so.

(15) In the above embodiment, the front door frame 14 is opened so that the ball clogging can be visually confirmed through the see-through portion 149 provided on the inner frame 13, but this has been changed to the front. A configuration may be adopted in which the ball clogging can be confirmed while the door frame 14 is closed.

Specifically, it is preferable to form a front door frame side see-through portion that makes the see-through portion 149 visible so that the ball clogging can be confirmed through the see-through portion 149 in the front door frame 14.

In addition, each fluoroscopic portion may be formed by using a transparent synthetic resin material, or may be formed by a window portion such as an opening. However, in order to suppress the deterioration of the crime prevention function, it is preferable to use a perspective panel or the like made of a transparent synthetic resin material instead of a window portion such as an opening. When the opening is provided, the size of the opening can be set so that the game ball cannot pass through, so that the game ball can be accessed by using a pin member or the like. In such a configuration, when a ball clogging occurs, the ball clogging can be eliminated by inserting a pin member through the opening and pushing the game ball or the like. This makes it possible to facilitate the work of clearing the ball clogging.

(16) In the above embodiment, the boundary portion between the upstream passage 511 and the intermediate passage 513 in the discharge passage 501 can be visually recognized through the fluoroscopic unit 149. Since the portion where ball clogging is likely to occur is the boundary portion, it is preferable to include the boundary portion in a range that can be visually recognized through the fluoroscopic portion 149, but at least if the boundary portion is included, it is visible. The range to be used (for example, the size of the fluoroscopic unit 149) is arbitrary.

(17) In the above embodiment, the configuration is such that the power supply / emission control plate is located behind the boundary portion between the upstream passage 511 and the intermediate passage 513 in the discharge passage 501, and the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. If the contrast of the game ball is conspicuous and it becomes easy to visually confirm the ball clogging, it is possible to arrange a configuration other than the control board.

(18) In the above embodiment, the outlet portion 555 of the outlet side passage portion 554 of the payout device 224 is arranged above the inlet portion 608 of the lower plate payout passage portion 606 constituting the payout passage 603. It suffices if the position is off the upper side of the entrance portion 607 of the upper plate payout aisle portion 605, and it does not necessarily have to be above the entrance portion 608 of the lower plate payout aisle portion 606.

(19) In the above embodiment, the game ball flowing out from the exit side passage portion 554 of the payout device 224 collides with the guide portion 622 formed in the partition wall portion 621 and the momentum is weakened, and the upper plate is dispensed. Although it is configured to flow into the passage portion 605, the game ball flowing out from the outlet side passage portion 554 of the payout device 224 may directly flow into the upper plate payout passage portion 605 without colliding with the guide portion 622.

(20) In the above embodiment, the payout passage 603 is configured to branch into the upper dish payout aisle section 605 and the lower dish payout aisle section 606. For example, only one dish is provided as a "storage section". In the gaming machine, the payout passage 603 may be configured to be a single passage without branching. In this case, a reflective portion is provided so as to intersect the falling path of the game ball falling from the exit side passage portion 554 of the payout device 224, and the game ball colliding with the reflective portion moves away from the full tank detection sensor. It is possible to reduce the chance that the falling game ball directly collides with the sensor.

(21) In the above embodiment, when the game balls that have already been paid out are accumulated after the payout device 224 is stopped, the lower plate payout passage portion 606 is filled up. That is, the upper limit position of the lower plate payout passage portion 606 is set as the "limit position", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the "limit position" may be set as the branch position, or may be set as the position immediately downstream of the exit portion in the exit side passage portion 554 because of the payout device 224.

(22) Another type of pachinko machine different from the above embodiment, for example, a pachinko machine in which the electric accessory is opened a predetermined number of times when the game ball enters a specific area of the special device, or a game ball in a specific area of the special device. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine, which is a big hit when a right is entered, a pachinko machine equipped with other accessories, an arrange ball machine, a game machine such as a sparrow ball, and the like.

In addition, a non-ballistic gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction is provided, the reels are started to rotate by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. After the reels have stopped after a predetermined time has passed, if a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line that can be seen from the display window, a privilege such as paying out a medal is given to the player. The present invention can also be applied to slot machines.

Further, the gaming machine body supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage unit and a take-in device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are taken in by the take-in device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, which starts the rotation of the reel.

<About the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described while showing the effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiment are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

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Features A1. A gaming machine in which a gaming unit (game board unit 80) on which electrical components (design display device 96 and main control device 162) are mounted is rotatably supported by a support target (resin base 70 of an inner frame 13). There,
Unit-side connectors (game board-side connectors 451 and 452) provided on the game unit, and
It is provided on the support object, is connected to the unit-side connector based on the displacement of the game unit to the closed position, and is separated from the unit-side connector based on the displacement of the game unit from the closed position to the open side. It is equipped with a support target side connector (inner frame side connectors 401, 402).
In the unit-side connector and the support target-side connector, the connection terminals (connection terminals 458, 459) of the unit-side connector and the connection terminals (connection terminals 408, 409) of the support target-side connector are the rotation centers of the gaming unit. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to face in the tangential direction of virtual circles (virtual circles FC1 and FC2) that pass through a connection portion between the unit-side connector and the support target-side connector with a portion as the center.

According to the feature A1, when the game unit is opened and closed with respect to the support target, the unit side connector and the support target side connector are connected / separated based on the displacement of the game unit. As a result, excellent effects can be expected, such as eliminating the need to separately perform the connection / separation work of both connectors, and eliminating the need to secure a work space at the time of connection / separation.

However, in the configuration in which the connector is automatically connected by the opening / closing operation of the game unit, the above-mentioned effects such as improvement of workability can be exhibited, but on the other hand, when opening / closing the game unit, the connector has an operating force or the like. It will be transmitted directly. In particular, in a configuration in which the game unit is attached and detached by rotating it, the smaller the distance from the center of rotation, the smaller the radius of the virtual circle, and the stronger the degree of interference between the connectors. The influence of the above operating force becomes large. Then, distortion or the like remains even after the connection. For these reasons, there is concern that simply applying the technical idea of automatic connector connection to a rotary game unit will likely interfere with the original function of the connector.

In this respect, in this feature, the connection direction of each connector is configured to face the tangential direction of the virtual circle passing through the connection points of both connectors with the rotation center of the game unit as the center. As a result, the degree of interference when connecting the connectors can be reduced, and the connectors can be smoothly connected / separated when the game unit is opened / closed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the connector from being poorly connected due to support between the connectors, or the load generated on the connector to be increased due to an increase in the force required for the connection, and the above-mentioned various effects can be enjoyed. However, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the connector function due to this.

In the configuration in which the connector has a connection terminal and a connector main body to which the connection terminal is attached, "in the unit side connector and the support target side connector, the connecting surface of the connector main body of each connector is the game unit. It is also possible to configure the virtual circle so that it faces the tangential direction of the virtual circle passing through the connection point between the unit-side connector and the support target-side connector with the rotation center as the center (so that it is orthogonal to the tangent line). be.

Feature A2. A shaft portion (projection 304 of the rail cover 300) provided on one of the game unit and the support target, and
A bearing portion (reception portion 275 of the stopper portion 271) provided on the other side of the game unit and the support target and engaged with the shaft portion is provided.
The gaming machine according to feature A1, wherein the gaming unit is rotatable around the engaging portion by engaging the shaft portion and the bearing portion.

In the configuration in which the gaming unit is rotatably supported as shown in feature A2, if the rotation center portion is displaced in the direction intersecting the rotation center, the unit-side connector at the time of connector connection There is a high possibility that the orientation of the (detailed connection terminal) and the orientation of the support target side connector (detailed connection terminal) do not match. In this case, there is a concern that the effect shown in feature A1 will not be exhibited well. Therefore, if the shaft portion and the bearing portion are engaged with each other as shown in the present feature, the deviation of the rotation center portion can be suppressed and the effect shown in the feature A1 can be exhibited well.

In the configuration in which the game board as the "game unit" can be rotated by the "shaft portion" and the "bearing portion", the shaft portion and the bearing portion become difficult to see when the game unit is attached and detached, which makes workability easier. Is feared to decline. Therefore, it is preferable that the shaft portion and the bearing portion are arranged so as to be located on the front side of the game board. In this case, the arrangement of the connector and the rotation center inevitably cause a deviation in the thickness direction (front-back direction) of the game board. Even when such circumstances are taken into consideration, it is preferable to devise the orientation of the connector as shown in feature A2. With such a device, even when the game board is a rotary type, it is possible to smoothly connect / disconnect the connector.

Feature A3. A plurality of the support target side connectors are provided so that the distance from the rotation center portion is different, and a plurality of the unit side connectors are provided corresponding to the support target side connectors.
The gaming machine according to feature A1 or feature A2, wherein each of the support target side connectors is individually attached to the support target, and each unit side connector is individually attached to the game unit.

Considering that the connector has a certain size, the end near the center of rotation and the end far from the center of rotation of the connector are virtual passing through each end around the center of rotation. It is assumed that the difference in the direction of the above tangents in the circle will be large.

In this regard, as shown in this feature, if a plurality of connectors arranged so as to have different distances from the center of rotation are used in combination to perform electrical connection, one large connector is used for electrical connection. The above difference can be reduced as compared with the case of making a connection.

In this case, it is preferable to set the orientation of each connector individually, and by mounting each of these connectors individually on the support target, the orientation of each connector can be set individually. Therefore, a preferable configuration can be realized in order to preferably exert the effect shown in the feature A1.

Feature A4. Any of the features A1 to A3, wherein at least one of the unit-side connector and the support target-side connector is mounted on the mounting target so as to be displaceable in a direction orthogonal to the tangent line. The gaming machine described in one.

According to the feature A4, it becomes easy to tolerate the variation in the positional relationship between the connectors, and it is not necessary to mount the game unit while visually checking the positional relationship between the support target side connector and the unit side connector. By suppressing the need for visual confirmation in this way, deterioration of workability can be suitably avoided.

Feature A5. The game according to feature A4, wherein at least one of the unit-side connector and the support target-side connector can be displaced to a side closer to the rotation center portion and a side away from the rotation center portion of the game unit. Machine.

When connecting the unit-side connector and the support target-side connector, a certain amount of stroke is required from the start of connection to the completion of connection. Therefore, the orientation of the connector is different between the initial connection and the completion of the connection, and the attachment / detachment trajectory expands in the radial direction of the rotation center as compared with the case where the connector moves linearly. Here, as shown in this feature, if at least one of the unit-side connector and the support target-side connector can be displaced to the side closer to the rotation center and the side away from the rotation center, such expansion of the attachment / detachment trajectory can be achieved. It can be tolerated.

Feature A6. The machine according to feature A4 or feature A5, wherein at least the unit-side connector of the unit-side connector and the support target-side connector is displaceable.

When the game unit is a rotary type, the unit-side connector tends to stay in a predetermined position due to the centrifugal force when the game unit is rotated. As a result, the contact with the support target side connector can be made smooth.

Feature A7. A game board (game board unit 80) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed on the front surface and electrical components (design display device 96 and main control device 162) are mounted.
A support frame (resin base 70 of the inner frame 13) that detachably supports the game board is provided.
In a gaming machine in which the gaming board is attached to the support frame so as to be rotatable from the front of the gaming machine.
The game board side connector (game board side connector 451 and 452) provided on the back surface of the game board and
It is provided on the support frame, is connected to the game board side connector by the displacement of the game board due to the attachment of the game board, and is separated from the game board side connector by the displacement of the game board due to the removal of the game board. Support frame side connectors (inner frame side connectors 401, 402)
The game board side connector and the support frame side connector are located on the rear side of the game machine with respect to the rotation center portion of the game board, and the support frame side connector and the support frame side connector are centered on the rotation center shaft portion of the game board. A gaming machine characterized in that the connection terminals are arranged so as to face in the tangential direction of a virtual circle passing through the connection point of the support frame side connector.

According to the feature A7, the following effects can be expected in addition to the same effect as the feature A1. That is, the game board is rotatably supported by the support frame, and the connection direction of each connector is configured to face the tangential direction of the virtual circle passing through the connection point. As a result, when the game board is opened and closed, the connectors can be smoothly connected / separated from each other. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the connector from being poorly connected due to support between the connectors, or the load generated on the connector to be increased due to an increase in the force required for the connection, and the above-mentioned various effects can be enjoyed. However, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the connector function due to this.

Further, the gaming machine has a configuration in which the left and right widths are largely restricted. Here, by arranging the connectors at an angle, the occupied area of the connectors in the left-right direction can be reduced. This can contribute to the improvement of the degree of freedom in designing the gaming machine.

Feature A8. A shaft portion (projection 304 of the rail cover 300) provided on one of the game board and the support frame, and
A bearing portion (reception portion 275 of the stopper portion 271) provided on the other side of the game board and the support frame and engaged with the shaft portion is provided.
The gaming machine according to feature A7, wherein the gaming board is rotatable around the engaging portion by engaging the shaft portion and the bearing portion.

As shown in feature A7, in the configuration in which the game board is rotatably supported, if the center of rotation is shaken, the direction of the game board side connector and the direction of the support frame side connector are changed. It will be different. In this case, there is a concern that the effect shown in feature A2 will not be exhibited well. Therefore, if the shaft portion and the bearing portion are engaged with each other as shown in the present feature, the shake of the rotation center portion can be suppressed and the effect shown in the feature A2 can be exhibited well.

In a configuration in which the game board is rotatable by a shaft portion and a bearing portion, there is a concern that the workability may be reduced because the shaft portion and the bearing portion become difficult to see when the game board is attached or detached. Therefore, it is preferable that the shaft portion and the bearing portion are arranged so as to be located on the front side of the game board. In this case, the arrangement of the connector and the rotation center inevitably cause a deviation in the thickness direction (front-back direction) of the game board. Even in consideration of such circumstances, as shown in feature A2, by devising the orientation of the connector, the connector can be smoothly connected / separated even in a rotary game board. be able to.

Feature A9. A plurality of the support frame side connectors are provided so that the distance from the rotation center portion is different, and a plurality of the game board side connectors are provided corresponding to the support frame side connectors.
The gaming machine according to feature A7 or feature A8, wherein each support frame side connector is individually attached to the support frame, and each game board side connector is individually attached to the game board. ..

Considering that the connector also has a certain size, the difference in the direction of the tangents in the virtual circle passing through each end between the end near the center of rotation and the end far from the center of rotation. Is expected to increase.

In this respect, if a plurality of connectors arranged so as to have different distances from the center of rotation as shown in this feature are used in combination, the above difference can be reduced as compared with the case where one large connector is used. can do. In this case, it is preferable to set the orientation of each connector individually, and by mounting each connector individually on the support frame, the orientation of each connector can be set individually. Therefore, a preferable configuration can be realized in order to preferably exert the effect shown in the feature A2.

Feature A10. A7 to A9, wherein at least one of the game board side connector and the support frame side connector is attached to the attachment target so as to be movable in a direction orthogonal to the tangent line. The gaming machine described in any one.

According to the feature A10, it becomes easy to tolerate the variation in the positional relationship between the connectors, and it is not necessary to attach the game board while visually checking the positional relationship between the support frame side connector and the game board side connector. This makes it possible to preferably avoid a decrease in workability.

Feature A11. The feature A9, wherein at least one of the game board side connector and the support frame side connector can be displaced to a side closer to the rotation center portion and a side away from the rotation center portion of the game board. Gaming machine.

When connecting the game board side connector and the support frame side connector, a certain amount of stroke is required from the start of the connection to the completion of the connection. Therefore, the orientation of the connector differs between the initial connection and the completion of the connection, and the attachment / detachment track expands. Here, as shown in this feature, if at least one of the game board side connector and the support frame side connector can be displaced to the side closer to the rotation center portion and the side away from the rotation center portion, such attachment / detachment trajectory can be expanded. Can be tolerated.

Feature A12. The machine according to feature A10 or feature A11, wherein the game board side connector is movable.

When the game board is a rotary type, the game board side connector tends to stay in a predetermined position due to the centrifugal force when the game board is rotated. As a result, the contact with the support frame side connector can be made smooth.

Feature A13. The game board is attached to the support frame from the front.
The support frame side connector is characterized in that it is arranged so as to face the front side of the game board and the rotation tip side of the game board in a state where the game board is arranged in a closed position. The gaming machine according to any one of the feature A7 to the feature A12.

According to the feature A13, when the game board is rotated, the support frame side connector (specifically, the connection terminal or the like) can be visually confirmed without opening the game board widely. As a result, the confirmation work can be facilitated, and further, it is not necessary to open the game board widely during the confirmation work, which reduces the chance that the back side of the game board is exposed and contributes to the improvement of crime prevention. can.

Feature A14. The support frame is provided so as to face the lower end portion of the game board, and a mounting portion (lower side wall portion 263) that defines the vertical position of the game board is formed by mounting the game board. And
The support frame-side connector and the game board-side connector are configured to be connected or separated at least in front of the connectors so that the game board is placed on the above-mentioned mounting portion. The gaming machine according to any one of feature A7 to feature A13.

According to the feature A13, the connectors can be connected / disconnected while the posture of the game board is stable. As a result, it is possible to prevent a large load from being applied to the connectors due to collisions between the connectors.

The above-mentioned feature A group is effective when applied to the following problems.

Some game machines such as pachinko machines include a game unit such as a game board on which electrical parts are mounted, and a support target such as a support frame that detachably supports the game unit. A connector connected to an electric component is attached to the game unit, and by connecting this connector to a connector on the support target side, the game unit and the support target are electrically connected.

In recent years, it has been proposed that both connectors are electrically connected / separated by the displacement of the game unit when the game unit is attached to and detached from the support target (see, for example, Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-267695). .. In such a gaming machine, for example, it is not necessary to manually connect the connector after mounting the gaming unit, and workability can be improved.

Here, in the above-mentioned type of gaming machine, there is a possibility that the connectors will hit each other as the gaming unit is attached. When the connectors come into contact with each other in this way, if the weight of the gaming unit or the momentum of the mounting operation is transmitted to the connectors, there is a concern that a large impact (load) will be generated on the connectors. In addition, due to the deviation between the path through which the connector moves and the preset connection path, the load when connecting the connector increases, and stress that does not occur when manually connecting as in the past occurs. It is assumed that it will happen. This is not preferable because it may cause a decrease in the original connection function of the connector.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing deterioration of the original connection function of a connector while facilitating connection work.

<Characteristic B group>
Feature B1. A gaming machine in which a gaming unit (game board unit 80) on which electrical components (design display device 96 and main control device 162) are mounted is supported by a support object (resin base 70 of an inner frame 13).
Unit-side connectors (game board-side connectors 451 and 452) provided on the game unit, and
It is provided on the support target, is connected to the unit side connector by the displacement of the game unit due to the attachment of the game unit to the support target, and is connected to the unit side connector by the displacement of the game unit due to the removal operation of the game unit. Support target side connectors (inner frame side connectors 401, 402) separated from the connector,
When the game unit is arranged at the position where the attachment to the support target is completed and the unit-side connector and the support target-side connector are connected, the game that is moving before the coupling of both connectors is started. A gaming machine characterized in that it is equipped with a power reducing mechanism (locking device 79) that reduces the power of the unit.

According to the feature B1, the unit side connector and the support target side connector are connected by mounting the game unit on the support target (specifically, by arranging it at the mounting completion position). It is possible to contribute to the improvement of workability by eliminating the need for a separate work for connecting both connectors after the installation of the game unit is completed.

However, in the configuration in which both connectors are connected by attaching the game unit to the support target, the above-mentioned effects such as improvement of workability can be exhibited, but when the connectors come into contact with each other, the game unit It is expected that weight and momentum will be easily transmitted to the connector. The generation of a large stress due to a collision or the like in the connector may cause deformation or breakage of the connector and hinder the original function of the connector.

In this respect, in this feature, the stress generated when the connectors come into contact with each other can be reduced by weakening the momentum of the game unit before the coupling of both connectors is started. As a result, even when the game unit is vigorously pushed toward the mounting completion position, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of applying a large load to the connector.

For example, when the game unit is placed at the installation completion position, the first section in which the game unit is easily displaced and the second section in which the displacement is more difficult than the first section (decrease) in the entire section through which the game unit passes. It is preferable to provide a displacement section) so that the unit-side connector and the support target-side connector are connected after the game unit reaches the second section.

Feature B2. When the gaming unit is arranged at the mounting completion position, the energy reducing mechanism contacts the gaming unit with a portion other than the unit-side connector from the front side in the mounting direction of the gaming unit. The gaming machine according to feature B1, characterized in that it hinders the displacement of the machine.

According to the feature B2, when the game unit is arranged at the mounting completion position, it is possible to prevent the game unit's own weight and the momentum toward the mounting completion position from being transmitted to the unit side connector, and the feature B1 The effect shown in the above can be preferably exhibited.

Feature B3. The gaming machine according to feature B1 or feature B2, wherein the energy reducing mechanism performs the energy reducing on both sides of the support target side connector.

As shown in feature B1, in the configuration in which the game unit is de-energized, it is assumed that the posture of the game unit is disturbed at the time of de-energization, which causes inconvenience that the connectors are not properly connected to each other. In other words, there is room for ingenuity in the mode of energy reduction.

Here, in this feature, by reducing the energy on both sides of the support target side connector, it is possible to suppress the posture disorder in the vicinity of the support target side connector at least when the power is reduced. As a result, it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as poor connector coupling.

Further, even when the game unit is pushed to the mounting complete position after the energy is reduced, it is possible to prevent the posture of the game unit from being disturbed by the operation. As a result, it is possible to prevent an excessively large load from being generated when the connectors are connected.

For example, the energy reducing parts constituting the energy reducing mechanism may be arranged on both sides of the support target side connector.

Feature B4. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B3, wherein the energy reducing mechanism is provided on the support target.

If the energy reducing mechanism shown in this feature is provided on the game unit side, there is a concern that the weight of the game unit will increase and it will be difficult to carry the game unit. Therefore, if the energy reducing mechanism is provided as the support target as shown in this feature, it is possible to avoid the above-mentioned inconvenience and contribute to the improvement of workability and the like.

Feature B5. The energy reducing mechanism is characterized in that the displacement of the gaming unit to the installation completion position is temporarily stopped by regulating the displacement of the gaming unit before the connectors are connected to each other. The gaming machine according to any one of the features B4.

According to the feature B5, by temporarily stopping the game unit, it is possible to suppress the impact from being transmitted to the connector even if it is pushed vigorously. Even when a new push is performed from the position where it was once stopped, the remaining margin of the operation stroke is small, so it is possible to prevent the gaming unit from being pushed excessively and the protection function of the connector is preferable. Can be demonstrated.

Feature B6. A lock device (lock device 79) is provided so as to be switchable between an unlocked state in which the game unit can be removed from the supported object and a locked state in which the game unit cannot be removed from the supported object. ,
The lock device switches from the unlocked state to the locked state when the gaming unit is displaced toward the mounting completion position.
Any of the features B1 to B5, wherein the energy-reducing mechanism performs the energy-reducing by generating a drag force that prevents the locking device from switching from the unlocked state to the locked state. The game machine described in one.

According to the feature B6, when the game unit is mounted, the lock device is switched from the unlocked state to the locked state by the displacement of the game unit toward the mounting position. At this time, since the switching of the lock device to the locked state is hindered by the energy reducing mechanism, it becomes difficult for the operator to displace the game unit to the mounting position vigorously or while maintaining the momentum. In the first place, the lock device hinders the removal of the game unit and requires a certain level of strength. As described above, by weakening the momentum of the game unit by the configuration in which the strength is easily secured, the above-mentioned protection function of the connector can be suitably exhibited.

For example, "The lock device has a receiving portion (receiving member 121) that the game unit comes into contact with from the side opposite to the mounting direction, and the receiving portion is pushed by the game unit to cause the locking device. Is switched from the unlocked state to the locked state. "

Feature B7. The locking device is
An operation unit (operation unit 129) operated by the operator during the unlock operation, and
It has an action unit (receiving member 121) that displaces the game unit in the removal direction by operating the operation unit.
The gaming machine according to feature B6, wherein the connection between the unit-side connector and the support target-side connector is released when the gaming unit is pushed in the removing direction by the acting portion.

As shown in the feature B6, in the configuration in which the energy is reduced by the drag force, the operating force required for removing the game unit may be increased. If the game unit is pulled in the removal direction by holding any part of the game unit, the game unit may be tilted and excessive stress may be generated in the connector.

Here, in this feature, by performing the unlocking operation of the lock device, the connector is released from the coupling, so that the operator can reduce the chance of arbitrarily selecting the place to pull the game unit. The occurrence of the above inconvenience can be suppressed.

Feature B8. One of the unit-side connector and the support target-side connector is attached so as to be displaceable in a direction orthogonal to the connection direction of both connectors, and is attached to the other of the unit-side connector and the support target-side connector. By abutting, the game unit is guided to a predetermined connection position according to the displacement toward the mounting completion position.
The energy reducing mechanism is in a drag generation state that generates a drag force that prevents the gaming unit from moving to the mounting completion position during a period in which one of the unit-side connector and the support target-side connector is guided to the other. The gaming machine according to any one of the feature B1 to the feature B7, which is characterized in that it is maintained at.

According to the feature B8, by making one of the unit-side connector and the support target-side connector variable, it is possible to allow the positional variation of both connectors. However, in such a configuration, while workability and convenience can be improved, the durability of the connector tends to decrease.

In this regard, according to this feature, by configuring the load to remain increased during the induction period of the connector, it is possible to prevent the connectors from colliding with each other or being pressed against each other and to protect the connector. be able to.

Feature B9. The energy reducing mechanism is maintained at least after the drag force generating state for generating the drag force that hinders the movement of the gaming unit to the mounting completion position is reached, until the gaming unit reaches the mounting completion position. The gaming machine according to any one of the feature B1 to the feature B8, which is configured as described above.

When the energy-reducing mechanism generates drag, it is assumed that the operator increases the force (operating force) applied to the game unit in consideration of the increased load. At this time, if the augmented state is released before the connector connection is completed, the gaming unit will suddenly accelerate to reach the installation completion position, and it is assumed that a large force is likely to be applied to the connector. NS.

In this respect, in this feature, at least after the load is increased, the game unit is maintained in that state until it reaches the mounting completion position, so that the occurrence of the above inconvenience can be suppressed. As a result, the protective function of the connector can be more preferably exerted.

The above-mentioned feature B group is effective when applied to the following problems.

Some game machines such as pachinko machines include a game unit such as a game board on which electrical parts are mounted, and a support target such as a support frame that detachably supports the game unit. A connector connected to an electric component is attached to the game unit, and by connecting this connector to a connector on the support target side, the game unit and the support target are electrically connected.

In recent years, it has been proposed that both connectors are electrically connected / separated by the displacement of the game unit when the game unit is attached to and detached from the support target (see, for example, Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-267695). .. In such a gaming machine, for example, it is not necessary to manually connect the connector after mounting the gaming unit, and workability can be improved.

Here, in the above-mentioned type of gaming machine, there is a possibility that the connectors will hit each other as the gaming unit is attached. When the connectors come into contact with each other in this way, if the weight of the gaming unit or the momentum of the mounting operation is transmitted to the connectors, there is a concern that a large impact (load) will be generated on the connectors. In addition, due to the deviation between the path through which the connector moves and the preset connection path, the load at the time of connecting the connector increases, and stress that does not occur when manually connecting as in the past is generated. It is expected to occur. This is not preferable because it may cause a decrease in the original connection function of the connector.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing deterioration of the original connection function of a connector while facilitating connection work.

<Characteristic C group>
Feature C1. A game unit (game board unit 80) in which electrical parts (design display device 96 and main control device 162) are mounted on a unit body (game board 80a) is provided, and the game unit is supported (resin base of inner frame 13). A gaming machine supported by 70)
A unit-side connector (game board-side connector 451 or 452) provided on a portion of the game unit facing the support target and attached to the game unit via a pedestal (pedestal 461).
It is provided on the support target and is connected to the unit side connector by the displacement of the game unit to the mounting completion position on the support target, and is connected to the unit side connector by the displacement of the game unit from the mounting completion position. It is equipped with a support target side connector (inner frame side connectors 401, 402) to be released.
The pedestal is formed so as to create a gap (ball passage FS) between the unit main body and the unit-side connector so that a game ball can pass through, and can be deformed to at least the side where the gap becomes smaller. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be.

According to the feature C1, the unit side connector and the support target side connector are connected by arranging the game unit at the position where the attachment to the support target is completed. It is possible to contribute to the improvement of workability by eliminating the need for a separate work such as connecting both connectors after the installation of the game unit is completed.

However, in the configuration in which both connectors are connected by attaching the game unit to the support target, the above-mentioned effects such as improvement of workability can be exhibited, but when the connectors come into contact with each other, the game unit It is expected that weight and momentum will be easily transmitted to the connector. The generation of a large stress due to a collision or the like in the connector may cause deformation or breakage of the connector and hinder the original function of the connector.

In this respect, according to this feature, a gap is formed between the unit main body and the unit-side connector so that the game ball can pass through, and the pedestal can be deformed by using this gap. Therefore, for example, even if the positions of the connectors do not match well when the game unit is attached and a collision occurs, the pedestal is deformed to absorb the impact caused by the collision or the position variation between the connectors. Can be done. As a result, the connector can be protected.

That is, it is possible to protect the connector by using the path while securing the path for the game ball. As a result, restrictions on arranging various passages and connectors can be suppressed in a limited area.

Feature C2. The game unit is positioned so that it can be positioned at a position where the mounting of the game unit is completed with respect to the support target.
The pedestal is described in the feature C1 characterized in that when the gaming unit is positioned, the pedestal is configured to return to an initial state in which deformation has not occurred due to the stored elastic force. Amusement machine.

According to the feature C2, by positioning the gaming unit, even if the pedestal is elastically deformed, the pedestal returns to the state before the deformation (initial state). According to such a configuration, the function as a passage for a game ball can be ensured without making the gap excessively large.

Feature C3. The game unit is positioned so that it can be positioned at a position where the mounting of the game unit is completed with respect to the support target.
At least one of the unit-side connector and the support target-side connector is allowed to be displaced in a direction intersecting the connection direction at least in a state where the game unit is positioned.
The pedestal is in an initial state in which the pedestal is not deformed by the elastic force stored in the process of arranging the gaming unit at the mounting completion position when the displacement of one of the pedestals in the intersecting direction is allowed. The gaming machine according to feature C1, which is configured to return to.

According to the feature C3, by arranging the gaming unit at the mounting completion position, at least one of the unit-side connector and the support target-side connector is allowed to be displaced in the above-mentioned intersecting direction. At this time, the pedestal returns to the initial state in which no deformation occurs due to the elastic force stored in the process of arranging the game unit at the mounting completion position. Even if the pedestal is elastically deformed in the process of arranging the game unit, the pedestal will return to the state before the deformation (initial state) when the connection of the connector is completed. According to such a configuration, the function as a passage for a game ball can be ensured without making the gap excessively large.

Feature C4. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C3, wherein the gap functions as a passage for a gaming ball when the gaming unit is attached to the supporting object.

If the elastic deformation occurs when the gap between the pedestal and the unit body functions as a passage for the game ball, it is assumed that the passage of the game ball in the gap is likely to be hindered.

Here, according to this feature, the gap functions as a passage for a game ball only when the game unit is attached to a support target. Here, when the gap does not function as a passage, both functions can be suitably coexisted by using the gap for connector protection.

Feature C5. The support target side connector is fixed so as to be non-displaceable with respect to the support target.
Features C1 to C4 characterized in that the displacement of the unit-side connector in a direction intersecting the coupling direction of both connectors is restricted by connecting the support target-side connector and the unit-side connector. The gaming machine described in any one of.

According to the feature C4, the displacement of the unit-side connector is regulated by connecting the unit-side connector and the support target-side connector. As a result, it is possible to prevent the gap from becoming larger or smaller each time the connector is connected. As a result, the function as a ball passage provided in the same gap can be preferably ensured.

In particular, the strength of the pedestal is preferably set low to some extent in consideration of functions such as shock absorption. However, if the strength is simply lowered, it becomes difficult to secure the function as the passage. Therefore, after the connectors are connected to each other, the strength is supplemented by the support target side connector, so that a practically preferable configuration is realized.

Feature C6. The game unit is rotatably supported by the support object.
The pedestal
A connector mounting portion (opposing portion 462) formed so as to face the unit body with the gap between them.
It has a leg portion (leg portion 463) extending from the connector mounting portion to the unit main body, and has a leg portion (leg portion 463).
The leg portion has a first leg portion and a second leg portion located closer to the rotation base end side of the game unit than the first leg portion.
The gaming machine according to any one of the feature C1 to the feature C5, wherein the portion sandwiched between the first leg portion and the second leg portion is the gap.

According to feature C6, the gaming unit is rotatable. In such a configuration, the positional relationship between the connectors is likely to be displaced due to the displacement of the rotation center portion or the like. Here, by providing the legs so as to be separated from each other in the radial direction of the center of rotation, both legs can be deformed so as to fall to the same side, and the above deviation can be absorbed while suppressing the change in the posture of the connector. ..

Feature C7. The unit body is a game board (game board unit 80) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed on the front surface, and the support target is a frame body (resin base 70 of the inner frame 13) that detachably supports the game board. And
A game ball launching device (game ball launching mechanism 110) that launches a game ball into the game area based on a firing operation, and
A plurality of guide passage portions (general winning openings 81, etc.) provided on the game board and guiding the game balls flowing down the game area to the back side of the game board, and
A discharge passage portion (collection passage 151 of the recovery plate 150) provided on the back surface of the game board for collecting the game balls guided to the back side of the game board through the guide passage portion and discharging them to the outside of the game machine. ) And
The unit-side connector is attached to the back surface of the game board via the pedestal.
The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C6, wherein the gap constitutes a part of the discharge passage portion.

According to the feature C7, when the player performs a firing operation of the game ball, the game ball is launched into the game area. The game ball that has reached the game area is guided to the back side of the game board through the guide passage portion, and is discharged to the outside of the game machine via the discharge passage portion. When the game unit is attached / detached for the purpose of maintenance or the like, the game ball does not have a chance to reach the above gap. Therefore, when the function as a passage is unnecessary, the gap is used for impact mitigation when the connector is connected, so that the passage portion and the connector are arranged even when they are arranged side by side on the back side of the game board. It is possible to suppress the spatial restrictions on the connector.

The above-mentioned feature C group is effective when applied to the following problems.

Some game machines such as pachinko machines include a game unit such as a game board on which electrical parts are mounted, and a support target such as a support frame that detachably supports the game unit. A connector connected to an electric component is attached to the game unit, and by connecting this connector to a connector on the support target side, the game unit and the support target are electrically connected.

In recent years, it has been proposed that both connectors are electrically connected / separated by the displacement of the game unit when the game unit is attached to and detached from the support target (see, for example, Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-267695). .. In such a gaming machine, for example, it is not necessary to manually connect the connector after mounting the gaming unit, and workability can be improved.

Here, in the above-mentioned type of gaming machine, there is a possibility that the connectors will hit each other as the gaming unit is attached. When the connectors come into contact with each other in this way, if the weight of the gaming unit or the momentum of the mounting operation is transmitted to the connectors, there is a concern that a large impact (load) will be generated on the connectors. In addition, due to the deviation between the path through which the connector moves and the preset connection path, the load when connecting the connector increases, and stress that does not occur when manually connecting as in the past occurs. It is assumed that it will happen. This is not preferable because it may cause a decrease in the original connection function of the connector.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing deterioration of the original connection function of a connector while facilitating connection work.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. A game board (game board unit 80) having a game area (game area PE) formed on the front surface and having a plurality of openings (for example, a general winning opening 81 and an out opening 89) through which a game ball flowing down the game area can flow. When,
A frame body (resin base 70 of the inner frame 13) for holding the game board and
It is provided on the back side of the frame body and is provided below the game board, and is provided with a frame body side recovery passage (discharge passage 501) for collecting game balls that have reached the back side of the game board through the opening.
The frame-side collection passage includes a regulation area (downstream passage 512 and intermediate passage 513) that regulates one game ball to pass through and a plurality of game balls cannot pass through the same place at the same time, and the regulation area. It has a non-regulated area that is located on the upstream side of the game and is not regulated, and the game ball that reaches the collection passage is discharged to the outside of the game machine after passing through the regulated area.
A ball detecting means (detection sensor 530) capable of detecting a game ball passing through the regulated area is provided.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the frame body is provided with a viewing unit (perspective unit 149) that makes the boundary portion between the regulated area and the non-regulated area visible from the front side of the frame body.

According to the feature D1, the game ball that has flowed down the game area moves to the back side of the game board through the opening, and is discharged to the outside of the game machine through the collection passage (non-regulated area → regulated area). Since the gaming ball passing through the regulated area is detected by the ball detecting means, it is possible to grasp, for example, how many gaming balls have been ejected from the gaming machine based on the detection information by the ball detecting means.

The configuration that regulates the flow of game balls in the regulated area is preferable for accurately grasping the number of game balls to be discharged, but ball clogging occurs at the boundary between the non-regulated area and the regulated area. It is expected to be easier. Here, considering that ball clogging occurs during the game, the fact that the back surface of the game machine must be exposed for the confirmation work may be a factor that makes the control device or the like more easily noticed by the player or the like. Therefore, it is not preferable.

In this regard, as shown in this feature, the frame body is provided with a visual recognition portion that allows the boundary portion between the regulated area and the non-regulated area to be visually recognized from the front side of the frame body, so that the frame body is not opened. It is possible to confirm the presence or absence of ball clogging from the front side of the frame body. As a result, it is possible to prevent the security performance of the gaming machine from being lowered due to the ball clogging confirmation work. In addition, since the location where the ball clogging is confirmed is clarified, the time and effort required for the confirmation work can be reduced. This can contribute to the improvement of workability and the improvement of the crime prevention function.

Feature D2. It has a game board side recovery passage (collection passage 151) provided on the game board side.
The non-regulated area constitutes an entrance portion (upstream passage 511) of the frame-side collection passage.
The game ball that has flowed out from the outlet portion (exit portion 153) of the collection passage on the game board side flows into the regulated area of the collection passage on the frame side.
A plurality of exit portions of the game board side collection passage are provided in the width direction of the game board.
A ball receiving portion (ball receiving portion 506) is provided below the exit portion of the collection passage on the frame side and hits when the game ball falls.
The gaming machine according to feature D1, wherein the ball receiving portion extends in the width direction of the gaming board and is inclined downward toward the boundary portion.

The game board often has a plurality of openings formed in the width direction thereof. In this type of gaming machine, instead of collecting the game balls in one place in the collection passage on the game board side as shown in this feature, the game balls are collected in one place after flowing into the collection passage on the frame side. , It is possible to suppress the complicated handling of the collection passage on the game board side. Since various configurations such as a display device and a control device are often arranged on the back side of the game board, it is possible to simplify the recovery passage on the game board side as described above with the recovery passage on the game board side. It is preferable for coexistence with the above-mentioned various configurations.

However, in the configuration in which the game balls that have flowed out from the exit portion of the collection passage on the game board side flow into the regulated area via the ball receiving portion, the above effect can be expected, but a large amount of game balls are suddenly placed in the collection passage on the frame side. It is feared that ball clogging is likely to occur at the entrance portion (the boundary portion) to the regulated area when inflow is performed. Therefore, if the technical idea shown in feature D1 is applied to such a configuration in which there is a possibility of ball clogging to facilitate confirmation of ball clogging, the occurrence of ball clogging is disadvantageous to the game hall and the player. Can be suppressed from suffering.

Feature D3. In the width direction of the game board, a game ball that has not flowed into the regulated area can flow into the side opposite to the ball receiving part with the entrance portion (entrance part 521) of the regulated area sandwiched between them. An inflow portion (evacuation passage 515) is formed, and the inflow portion (evacuation passage 515) is formed.
The bottom portion (bottom portion 525) of the inflow portion is inclined downward toward the entrance portion of the regulation region.
The gaming machine according to feature D2, wherein the inflow portion and the ball receiving portion are formed so as to allow upward overlapping of game balls at least around the entrance portion of the restricted region.

According to the feature D3, when a large amount of game balls flow in at once, the game balls flow into the inflow portion, so that the occurrence of ball clogging can be avoided. However, when the number of accumulated game balls decreases and the game balls existing in the inflow portion try to return to the collection passage side, the game balls flowing down along the ball receiving portion and the inflow portion Ball clogging may occur when the game ball flowing down along the ball bites in the vicinity of the entrance of the regulated area.

The positional relationship between the game balls when the balls are jammed in this way is based on a delicate balance, and further, the game balls can escape upward. Therefore, by shaking or hitting the frame body to apply vibration, the above balance is lost and the ball clogging is eliminated. In other words, even if a ball jam occurs, by suppressing it mildly, the ball jam is eliminated as it is after visually checking the ball jam without removing the game board or opening the frame. It becomes possible to make it.

Feature D4. The ball receiving portion is formed so that the downstream end portion of the ball receiving portion is lower than the downstream end portion of the inflow portion.
At the entrance portion of the regulation region, a passage wall portion (passage wall portion 522) located on the extension of the ball receiving portion to the downstream side and connected to the inflow portion is formed.
The gaming machine according to feature D3, wherein the gaming ball that has flowed down along the ball receiving portion changes its flow direction when it hits the passage wall portion and flows into the regulated region.

According to the feature D4, the game ball that has flowed down along the ball receiving portion hits the passage wall portion, changes the flow direction, and flows into the regulated area. Here, if a large amount of game balls flow into the collection passage at once and are piled up in the height direction, a part of these game balls will flow into the inflow part beyond the passage wall part. .. With such a configuration, it is easy to allow a large amount of game balls to flow in at once while enabling smooth discharge of the game balls.

For example, the step between the downstream end of the ball receiving portion and the downstream end of the inflow portion may be set to be larger than the radial dimension of the game ball.

Feature D5. The inflow portion extends to the side opposite to the ball receiving portion with the entrance portion of the regulation region interposed therebetween.
The gaming machine according to feature D3 or feature D4, wherein the inflow portion and the ball receiving portion are formed so that the inclination of the slope toward the entrance portion of the regulation region is different.

According to the feature D5, even when the game ball flowing into the regulated area from the ball receiving portion and the game ball flowing into the regulated area from the inflow portion hit at the entrance portion of the regulated area, both of them Due to the difference in ball pressure, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of ball clogging in the vicinity of the inlet portion.

Feature D6. The inflow portion extends to the side opposite to the ball receiving portion with the entrance portion of the regulation region interposed therebetween.
The gaming machine according to any one of the feature D3 to the feature D5, wherein the total length of the inflow portion and the total length of the ball receiving portion are different.

According to the feature D6, even when the game ball flowing into the regulated area from the ball receiving portion and the game ball flowing into the regulated area from the inflow portion collide with each other at the entrance portion of the regulated area, both of them Due to the difference in ball pressure, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of ball clogging in the vicinity of the inlet portion.

Feature D7. The frame is rotatably supported on one side thereof.
The gaming machine according to any one of features D2 to D6, wherein the ball receiving portion is inclined from the rotation tip end side to the rotation base end side of the frame body.

If ball clogging occurs at the entrance of the regulated area, it will be necessary to eliminate the ball clogging. In this feature, the ball receiving portion extends from the rotation tip side to the rotation base end side. Therefore, by rotating the frame body, an external force is transmitted to the game ball in the ball receiving portion so as to oppose the inclination of the ball receiving portion. As a result, it is possible to promote the elimination of ball clogging. According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to separately perform the ball clogging clearing work with the frame body open, which can contribute to the improvement of the crime prevention function.

Further, when the ball jam is cleared, it is not necessary to directly touch the game ball, and when the ball jam is cleared, the inconvenience such as the game ball spilling can be prevented from occurring.

In particular, in a configuration in which the number of gaming balls ejected from a gaming machine is grasped by a ball detecting means, the accuracy of the detection result is likely to be impaired because the gaming balls spill before detection. In this regard, as shown in this feature, if the configuration does not require direct contact with the game ball, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of spillage of the game ball as described above and contribute to improving the reliability of the detection result. ..

Feature D8. A control device (power supply / launch control device 243) that executes control related to the game is arranged behind the collection passage.
The control device includes a control board (for example, a power supply / emission control board) and a board case (board box 246) for accommodating the control board, and the control board can be visually recognized through the board case. ,
The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D7, wherein the control board is arranged so that the boundary portion is located between the control board and the visual recognition unit.

According to the feature D8, when the presence or absence of the game ball (presence or absence of ball clogging) is to be confirmed from the front side of the frame through the visual recognition portion, the control board exists behind the collection passage (specifically, the boundary portion). By doing so, the visibility of the game ball is not hindered, and further, it is possible to prevent the game ball from becoming inconspicuous due to the presence of the control board as the background. This makes it easy to visually confirm the game ball.

For example, in a configuration in which one of the control boards is a mounting surface for various elements and the other is a non-mounting surface (for example, a soldering surface), the control board may be arranged so that the non-mounting surface faces the viewing portion side. ..

Feature D9. Based on the detection information from the ball detection means, it is possible to grasp the number of game balls discharged to the outside of the game machine through the collection passage.
A door body (front door frame 14) that is attached to the frame body so as to be openable and closable and covers the frame body and the game board from the front side of the gaming machine is provided.
The door body is provided with a door body side viewing portion that allows the boundary portion to be visually recognized through the viewing portion while the door body is closed with respect to the frame body. D1 The gaming machine according to any one of the features D8.

As shown in feature D1, in a gaming machine in which a gaming area is provided on the front surface of the gaming board, if ball clogging occurs at the boundary between the regulated area and the non-regulated area, the following Inconvenience occurs. That is, if it is necessary to open the door body to confirm or clear the ball clogging, it becomes difficult to accurately grasp the number of game balls to be discharged because the game balls spill when the door body is opened. Is expected to be.

In this respect, in this feature, at least the ball clogging confirmation work can be performed with the door body closed, so that the possibility of the game ball spilling during the confirmation work can be reduced. This can contribute to the improvement of the above accuracy.

For example, it is preferable to dispose the door body side viewing portion in a portion of the door body facing the viewing portion of the frame body.

The above-mentioned feature D group is effective when applied to the following problems.

Some game machines such as pachinko machines are provided with a game board having a game area formed on the front surface and a frame body that detachably supports the game board. When a game ball launched based on a player's launch operation reaches the game area and flows into a winning opening or the like provided in the game area, the player is given a privilege such as paying out the game ball. The game ball that has flowed into the winning opening in this way is guided to the back side of the game board through the opening formed in the game board. On the other hand, the game ball that has not won any of the winning openings moves to the back side of the game board through the opening (so-called out opening) provided at the lower part of the gaming area.

Behind the game board and the frame, a collection passage for collecting the game balls guided to the rear of the game board through the opening is provided. The game balls collected through the collection passage are discharged from the game machine and returned to island equipment such as a game hall (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In this type of gaming machine, ball clogging may occur at a position in the middle of the collection passage, which may hinder the progress of the game. This is a factor that puts a disadvantage on the player and the manager of the game hall. Therefore, it is necessary to promptly detect the occurrence of ball clogging and identify the cause thereof.

Here, a control device or the like is generally arranged on the back surface of the game board or the frame body, and it is necessary to expose the back surface portion of the game board or the frame body when checking the ball clogging. If there is, there is an increased chance that the control device or the like is exposed to the eyes other than the operator (for example, the hall manager). This is not preferable because it hinders the improvement of the crime prevention function of the gaming machine.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of confirming ball clogging while suppressing deterioration of a crime prevention function.

<Feature E group>
Feature E1. The first storage section (lower plate 29a) for storing game balls and
A first guide passage (such as the lower plate payout passage portion 606) that guides the game ball paid out from the payout device (payout device 224) to the first storage portion, and
A control device (payout control device 242) that drives and controls the payout device, and
A detection means (full tank detection sensor 645) for transmitting predetermined detection information to the control device when the game balls are piled up to a predetermined position in the first guide passage with the first storage unit at the head is provided.
The first guide passage is partitioned by a set of passage wall portions (partition wall portion 621 and facing wall portion 641) facing each other.
The detection means is arranged on one of the passage wall portions (opposing wall portion 641), and a part of the detection means is configured to be exposed in the first guide passage, and is stacked up to the predetermined position. It is a contact-type detection sensor that detects a game ball when the exposed portion is pushed by the game ball that comes into contact with the game ball or is piled up to the same predetermined position.
In the portion of the first guide passage located on the upstream side of the detection means, a gaming ball flowing into the first guide passage is provided on the other side of the set of passage walls where the detection means is not arranged. A gaming machine characterized in that a guide unit (reflective unit 643) for guiding the player is provided.

According to the feature E1, when the game ball flowing down the first guide passage reaches the upstream side of the detection means, the guide portion guides the game ball to the passage wall portion on the opposite side of the passage wall portion provided with the detection means. Will be done. As a result, it is possible to prevent the flowing game ball from colliding with the detecting means vigorously, and to contribute to the suppression of false detection and the protection of the detecting means.

Feature E2. The gaming machine according to feature E1, wherein the guide portion is provided on a portion of the one passage wall portion located on the upstream side of the detection means.

In the case of embodying the technical idea shown in the feature E1, by arranging the guide portion in the same passage wall portion as the passage wall portion in which the detection means is arranged as shown in this feature, one of the above The game ball flowing down along the passage wall portion is guided by the guide portion so as to be separated from the detection means, and it is possible to avoid moving toward the detection means as it is.

Feature E3. A second storage unit (upper plate 28a) capable of storing game balls separately from the first storage unit,
It is provided with a second guide passage (delivery passage portion 605 for the upper plate) for guiding the game ball paid out from the payout device to the second storage portion.
The first guide passage and the second guide passage are arranged side by side so that the entrance portions of the respective guide passages face upward, and game balls are piled up in the second guide passage. 2 When the inflow of the game ball into the guide passage becomes impossible, the game ball is configured to flow into the first guide passage.
At the branch position of both guide passages, an inclined portion (second inclined portion 624) formed so as to guide the game ball from the second guide passage side to the first guide passage is provided.
The guide portion is located on an extension of the inclined portion, and the gaming ball guided by the inclined portion is guided to the other passage wall portion side by colliding with the guide portion. The gaming machine according to the feature E1 or the feature E2.

According to the feature E3, when the game balls are piled up with the second storage portion at the head and the second guide passage is full, the game balls overflowing from the second guide passage are made to follow the inclined portion. It will flow into the guide passage.

Here, in this feature, in particular, the guide portion exists on the extension of the inclined portion, and the game ball moving along the inclined portion collides with the guide portion. As a result, it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as the guidance function provided to the guide unit not being used well.

Focusing on the point that the game ball bounces back toward the other passage wall portion, the "guide portion that guides the game ball" can be regarded as the "return portion that bounces the game ball".

Feature E4. A payout passage (exit side passage portion 554) provided on the upstream side of the branch position and guiding the game ball paid out from the payout device to the guide passage is provided.
In the payout passage, the exit portion of the payout passage is located above the entrance portion of the first guide passage, and the game ball flowing out of the payout passage flows down toward the entrance portion of the second guide passage. The gaming machine according to feature E3, which is characterized in that it is configured as described above.

According to the feature E4, the exit portion of the payout passage is located at a position deviating from directly above the exit portion of the second guide passage. Therefore, even if the second guide passage is filled with the paid-out game balls and the game balls are further piled up, the piled up game balls are placed at the exit portion of the pay-out passage. It can be avoided to reach. That is, it is preferably avoided that the surplus game balls do not flow well into the first guide passage and continue to be piled up, the detection function by the detection means is not exhibited, and the piled up game balls reach the payout device. can do.

Feature E5. The gaming machine according to feature E4, wherein a part of the payout passage including the exit portion of the payout passage is inclined downward toward the entrance portion of the second guide passage.

According to the feature E5, the game ball that has flowed out of the payout device moves diagonally toward the entrance portion of the second guide passage when it flows out of the payout passage. When the game balls piled up from the second guide passage reach the entrance portion of the second guide passage, the game balls protruding from the payout passage enter the game ball existing at the entrance portion of the second guide passage in the first guide passage. Since it collides from the side, it easily bounces back to the second guide passage side. As a result, it is possible to prevent excessive stacking of game balls in the second guide passage.

Further, the bounced game ball moves toward the passage wall portion provided with the guide portion, and the guide function of the guide portion can be effectively exerted. As a result, the above-mentioned false detection avoidance function and the protection function of the detection means can be suitably exerted.

Feature E6. The control device drives and controls so that the game balls are continuously paid out based on the payout information of the game balls, and when the number of the paid out game balls reaches a preset number or from the detection means. When the predetermined detection information is input, the payout operation of the payout device is stopped.
A game ball that has been paid out by the time the payout operation of the payout device is stopped based on the predetermined detection information from the detection means, and is flowing down between the payout device and the predetermined position. When the game balls are stacked upstream from the predetermined position, the predetermined position is set so that the game balls reach the stacking limit position in the first guide passage and do not exceed the limit position. The gaming machine according to any one of the feature E1 to the feature E5.

According to the feature E6, when the paid-out game ball reaches a predetermined position, the payout device is stopped and further payout of the game ball is avoided. Even if the payout device is stopped, the already paid out game balls are flowing down in the guide passage, but even if these paid out game balls are piled up from a predetermined position, the limit position in the guide passage is reached, but the same limit position. Will not exceed. Therefore, as many game balls as possible can be stored in the guide passage while suppressing the influence on the payout device. As a result, the amount of storage in the guide passage can be increased.

Feature E7. A second storage unit (upper plate 28a) capable of storing game balls separately from the first storage unit,
It is provided with a second guide passage (delivery passage portion 605 for the upper plate) for guiding the game ball paid out from the payout device to the second storage portion.
The first guide passage and the second guide passage are arranged side by side so that the entrance portion of the first guide passage and the entrance portion of the second guide passage face upward, respectively, in the second guide passage. When the game balls are piled up and it becomes impossible for the game balls to flow into the second guide passage, the game balls are configured to flow into the first guide passage.
The gaming machine according to feature E6, wherein the predetermined position is a branch position between the first guide passage and the second guide passage.

According to the feature E7, it is possible to prevent the game balls from accumulating beyond the branch position. When the game balls are piled up beyond the branch position, it is assumed that various inconveniences such as ball clogging and affecting the payout device are likely to occur. Therefore, if this branch position is set as the upper limit position, the occurrence of such inconvenience can be suppressed.

Feature E8. The first storage section (lower plate 29a) for storing game balls and
A second storage unit (upper plate 28a) capable of storing game balls separately from the first storage unit,
A first guide passage (such as the lower plate payout passage portion 606) that guides the game ball paid out from the payout device (payout device 224) to the first storage portion, and
A second guide passage (upper plate payout passage portion 605) for guiding the game ball paid out from the payout device to the second storage portion, and
A control device (payout control device 242) that drives and controls the payout device, and
A detection means (full tank detection sensor 645) for transmitting predetermined detection information to the control device when the game balls are piled up to a predetermined position in the first guide passage with the first storage unit at the head is provided.
The first guide passage and the second guide passage are arranged side by side so that the entrance portions of the respective guide passages face upward, and game balls are piled up in the second guide passage. 2 When the inflow of the game ball into the guide passage becomes impossible, the game ball is configured to flow into the first guide passage.
A payout passage (exit side passage portion 554) is provided on the upstream side of both guide passages and guides the game ball paid out from the payout device to the guide passage.
In the payout passage, the exit portion of the payout passage is located above the entrance portion of the first guide passage, and the game ball flowing out of the payout passage flows down toward the entrance portion of the second guide passage. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured in such a manner.

According to the feature E8, the exit portion of the payout passage is located at a position deviating from directly above the exit portion of the second guide passage. Therefore, even if the second guide passage is filled with the paid-out game balls and the game balls are further piled up, the piled up game balls are placed at the exit portion of the pay-out passage. It can be avoided to reach. That is, it is preferably avoided that the surplus game balls do not flow well into the first guide passage and continue to be piled up, the detection function by the detection means is not exhibited, and the piled up game balls reach the payout device. can do.

Feature E9. The gaming machine according to feature E8, wherein a part of the payout passage including the exit portion of the payout passage is inclined downward toward the entrance portion of the second guide passage.

According to the feature E9, the game ball that has flowed out of the payout device moves diagonally toward the entrance portion of the second guide passage when it flows out of the payout passage. When the game balls piled up from the second guide passage reach the entrance portion of the second guide passage, the game balls protruding from the payout passage enter the game ball existing at the entrance portion of the second guide passage in the first guide passage. Since it collides from the side, it easily bounces back to the second guide passage side. As a result, it is possible to prevent excessive stacking of game balls in the second guide passage.

Further, the bounced game ball moves toward the passage wall portion provided with the guide portion, and the guide function of the guide portion can be effectively exerted. As a result, the above-mentioned false detection avoidance function and the protection function of the detection means can be suitably exerted.

Feature E10. The first storage section (lower plate 29a) for storing game balls and
A first guide passage (lower plate payout passage portion 606) for guiding the game ball paid out from the payout device (payout device 224) to the storage portion, and
A control device (payout control device 242) that drives and controls the payout device, and
A detection means (full tank detection sensor 645) for transmitting predetermined detection information to the control device when the game balls are piled up to a predetermined position in the guide passage with the first storage unit at the head is provided.
The control device drives and controls so that the game balls are continuously paid out based on the payout information of the game balls, and when the number of the paid out game balls reaches a preset number or from the detection means. When the predetermined detection information is input, the payout operation of the payout device is stopped.
A game ball that has been paid out by the time the payout operation of the payout device is stopped based on the predetermined detection information from the detection means, and is flowing down between the payout device and the predetermined position. A game characterized in that the predetermined position is set so that the game balls reach the stacking limit position in the guide passage and do not exceed the limit position when stacked on the upstream side of the predetermined position. Machine.

According to the feature E10, when the paid-out game ball reaches a predetermined position, the payout device is stopped and further payout of the game ball is avoided. Even if the payout device is stopped, the already paid out game balls are flowing down in the first guide passage, but even if these paid out game balls are piled up from a predetermined position, the limit position in the first guide passage is reached. However, it does not exceed the same limit position. Therefore, as many game balls as possible can be stored in the first guide passage while suppressing the influence on the payout device. As a result, the amount of storage in the guide passage can be increased.

The above-mentioned feature E group is effective when applied to the following problems.

In a game machine such as a pachinko machine, a game ball stored in the upper plate (storage part) of the front door frame is guided to the game ball launcher based on the launch operation and launched toward the game area of the game board. There is something. Then, for example, when a game ball enters a winning opening or a variable winning device arranged in the game area, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out from the payout device. The game ball paid out from the payout device is guided to the upper plate through the payout passage provided inside the game machine.

In addition, the front door frame is provided with a lower plate (reservoir) below the upper plate, and when the game ball is paid out when the upper plate is full. The surplus balls will be paid out to the lower plate through the above-mentioned payout passage.

A fullness detection sensor as a detection means is provided in the middle of the payout passage, and it is determined that the lower plate is full based on the detection result of the fullness detection sensor in the control device. More specifically, when the lower plate is full, the game balls flowing through the payout passage cannot flow into the lower plate and stay in the payout passage, and the accumulated game balls are detected. Then, the detection signal is output from the full detection sensor to the control device. Then, when the control device determines that the lower plate is full based on the detection signal, the control device executes a full state process so that no more game balls are paid out. (For example, see Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-224362). As a result, failure of the payout device and the like can be prevented.

However, in such a configuration, the control device may determine that the lower plate is full even though the lower plate is not actually full. For example, when a large number of game balls are paid out, such as during a big hit, the game balls continuously pass through the payout passage, and a part of the game balls is detected by the full detection sensor, so that a detection signal can be output. .. In particular, in a configuration in which the payout cycle of the game ball is shortened in order to shorten the time required for paying out the game ball, it is assumed that the flow path of the game ball is likely to vary in the payout passage and the above-mentioned inconvenience is likely to occur.

It should be noted that the above problem does not occur only in pachinko machines, but may also occur in a storage unit and other types of game machines having a passage for guiding a game ball to the storage unit.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably improving the detection accuracy of fullness detection.

The basic configuration of a gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied is shown below.

Pachinko game machine: An operating means operated by a player (game ball launching handle 41), a game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operating means (solenoid 111 of the game ball launching mechanism 110), and the like. It is provided with a ball passage (guidance rail 100) that guides the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and each game part (nails 90, etc.) arranged in the game area, and a predetermined passing portion of each of the game parts. A gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player when a gaming ball passes through (actuating ports 84, 85, etc.).

Revolving gaming machine such as a slot machine: Equipped with a variable display means that displays a variable display of a symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols and then displays the final stop display of the symbol sequence, and the symbol changes start due to the operation of the starting operation means. A special game that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stopping operation means or the predetermined time elapses, and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. A gaming machine that generates a state (bonus game, etc.).

Ball-using pachinko / pachislot machine: Equipped with a variable display means that displays the symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then displays the symbol sequence in the final stop, and the symbol variation is started due to the operation of the starting operation means. A special gaming state that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stopping operation means or after a predetermined time elapses, and the final stopped symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. (Bonus game, etc.) is generated, and further, a throwing device that provides a ball saucer and performs a throwing process of taking in the game ball from the ball saucer and a payout device for paying out the game ball to the ball saucer are provided and thrown. A gaming machine configured so that the operation of the starting operating means becomes effective when the gaming ball is thrown in by the device.

10 ... Pachinko machine as a game machine, 11 ... Outer frame, 12 ... Inner frame, 14 ... Front door frame, 15 ... Back pack unit, 70 ... Resin base as a support target, 79 ... Lock device as a energy reducing mechanism, 80 ... Game board unit as a game unit, 80a ... Game board, 81 ... General winning opening, 96 ... Design display device as an electrical component, 110 ... Game ball launch mechanism, 121 ... Receiving member, 122 ... Pressing member, 125 ... Lock member, 128 ... Pin member, 129 ... Operation part, 149 ... Perspective part, 150 ... Recovery plate, 151 ... Recovery passage, 152 ... Protruding part constituting the leg, 153 ... Outlet part, 162 ... Main as an electrical component Control device, 201 ... back pack, 224 ... payout device, 225 ... game ball distribution part, 271 ... stopper part, 275 ... engaging part as bearing part, 290 ... insertion part, 300 ... rail cover, 304 ... as shaft part Projections 304, 401, 402 ... Inner frame side connector as a support target side connector, 406,407 ... Connector body, 408, 409 ... Connection terminal, 411, 412 ... Connector board, 451, 452 ... As a unit side connector Game board side connector, 456, 457 ... Connector body, 458, 459 ... Connection terminal, 461 ... Pedestal, 463 ... Leg, 500 ... Discharge passage board, 501 ... Discharge passage, 506 ... Ball receiving part, 511 ... Upstream passage 512 ... downstream passage, 513 ... intermediate passage, 515 ... evacuation passage as an inflow part, 521 ... entrance part, 552 ... game ball passage, 554 ... exit side passage part, 555 ... exit part, 603 ... payout passage, 604 ... Branch area, 605 ... Upper plate payout passage, 606 ... Lower plate payout passage, 607, 608 ... Entrance part, 621 ... Partition wall part, 622 ... Guide part, 623 ... First inclined part, 624 ... Second Inclined part, 631 ... Facing wall part, 641 ... Facing wall part, 643 ... Reflecting part, 645 ... Full tank detection sensor, FC1, FC2 ... Virtual circle, TL1, TL2 ... Connector.

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A gaming machine in which a gaming unit on which electrical components are mounted is supported by a support target.
The unit-side connector provided on the game unit and
It is provided on the support target, is connected to the unit side connector by the displacement of the game unit due to the attachment of the game unit to the support target, and is connected to the unit side connector by the displacement of the game unit due to the removal operation of the game unit. The support target side connector that is separated from the connector,
When the game unit is disposed to the mounting completion position and the unit-side connector and the support object-side connector is connected to the support subject, the moving before its bond these two connectors is started A de-energization mechanism that de-energizes the game unit,
The game unit is provided so as to be switchable between an unlocked state in which the game unit can be removed from the support target and a locked state in which the game unit cannot be removed from the support target, and the game unit is directed toward the installation completion position. It is provided with a locking device configured to switch from the unlocked state to the locked state by being displaced.
The energy dissipation mechanism, said had rows before Symbol energy dissipation by the unlocked state to the force that prevents the switching to the locked state, is configured to store predetermined force with the corresponding energy dissipation of the locking device Rock,
When an unlock operation for switching the lock device from the locked state to the unlocked state is performed, the predetermined force acts on the gaming unit so as to push the gaming unit outward. gaming machine characterized that you have a configuration in which the operation force of the unlocking operation is applied to the game unit so as to push the gaming unit to the detachment direction is suppressed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, which is a pachinko machine.

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