JP7261489B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a game machine (a reel-type game machine, a slot machine) having a plurality of reels with patterns arranged on the outer peripheral surface thereof is known. This type of gaming machine imparts a certain game value to game media such as game medals and pachinko balls, and performs games to acquire such game media. In addition, this type of gaming machine performs an internal lottery and starts rotation of a plurality of reels when the player operates the start lever to start rotation, and when the player operates the stop button to stop the internal lottery. Control is performed to stop a plurality of reels in a manner according to the result of . The result of the game is determined by the combination of symbols displayed on the winning determination line when the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals or the like are paid out according to the result of the game.

In this type of game machine, there is disclosed a configuration comprising a housing (cabinet) having an opening formed on the front side and a front door (front door) supported by the housing so as to be openable and closable. (See Patent Document 1).

In addition, in this type of gaming machine, an insertion button that can be operated to insert accumulated game medals is on the upper surface of the operation section of the front door, a start lever is on the front left side of the operation section, and a stop button (stop button). are arranged approximately in the center of the front surface of the operation unit (see Patent Document 2).

JP 2019-13795 A Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-260165

The front door is opened and closed, for example, in order to eliminate the cause of an empty error caused by running out of medals in the hopper. At this time, if a medal is placed on the mounting surface of the housing, the medal may interfere with the opening and closing of the front door.

In addition, in this type of game machine, since it is necessary to operate a plurality of objects such as levers and buttons each time a game is played, the operation burden on the player becomes large when the game is played for a long time. Therefore, there is a demand to reduce the operation burden.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which opening and closing of the front door is not hindered by medals even when medals are placed on the placement surface of the housing.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the operational burden on the player.

One aspect of the present invention provides a housing,
a front door that can be opened and closed with the left side of the housing as an axis ,
The state of the front door includes a first state, a second state and a third state,
The first state is a state in which the front door is closed and the supported portion (for example, the supported portion 81) of the front door is supported by the support portion (for example, the support portion 82) of the housing. ,
The second state is a state in which the front door is opened and the supported portion is not in contact with the supporting portion,
The third state is a state in which the front door is opened and the supported portion is in contact with the supporting portion,
A vertical dimension between the lower end of the front door and the bottom surface of the housing in the first state is defined as a first dimension,
A vertical dimension between the lower end of the front door and the bottom surface of the housing in the second state is defined as a second dimension,
Assuming that the vertical dimension between the lower end of the front door and the bottom surface of the housing in the third state is the third dimension,
The second dimension is smaller than the first dimension and larger than the thickness of the game medal,
The third dimension is smaller than the first dimension and larger than the thickness of the game medal,
Said first dimension, said second dimension and said third dimension are gaming machines in which the diameter is smaller than the diameter of a game ball,
The front door is
a bet button;
a start lever arranged to the left of the bet button;
a stop button arranged to the right of the bet button,
The stop buttons include a first stop button arranged on the leftmost side and a second stop button arranged to the right of the first stop button,
A lateral offset amount between the start lever and the bet button is defined as a first offset amount, a lateral offset amount between the bet button and the first stop button is defined as a second offset amount, and the first stop button and the Assuming that the offset amount in the horizontal direction from the second stop button is a third offset amount, and the offset amount in the horizontal direction between the start lever and the first stop button is a fourth offset amount,
the first offset amount is smaller than the second offset amount,
the second offset amount is smaller than the third offset amount,
Said 3rd offset amount is a game machine smaller than said 4th offset amount.

According to the present invention, even when medals are placed on the placement surface of the housing, the front door can be opened and closed smoothly without being hindered by the medals. Also, it is possible to reduce the operation burden on the player.

1 is a front view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to this embodiment; FIG. 1 is a side view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to this embodiment; FIG. It is a rear view showing the configuration of the front door of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a front view showing the configuration inside the housing of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE of FIG. 3 showing the cylinder lock of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment; FIG. It is a CC cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 showing the stop button unit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD of FIG. 2 showing the stop button unit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment; FIG. 3 is an exploded view showing the stop button unit of the gaming machine according to this embodiment; FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 1 showing the start lever unit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment; FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 1 showing the mounting structure of the start lever unit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of the operation part which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st specific drawing side which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure showing the front door of the 1st state concerning this embodiment. It is a figure showing the front door of the 2nd state concerning this embodiment. It is a figure showing the front door of the 3rd state concerning this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the game medal|token and game ball which concern on this embodiment.

An embodiment according to the present invention will be described below. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent elements of the present invention. Also, in the following description, there are explanations of "parallel" and "perpendicular", but due to dimensional errors (design errors, manufacturing errors), etc., it is practically impossible to strictly define them as "parallel" and "perpendicular". is difficult, and "parallel" and "perpendicular" shall include "substantially parallel" and "substantially orthogonal", respectively.

[Overview of configuration of game machine]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the external configuration of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a side view showing the external configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a so-called reel-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine in which games are played using game medals (hereinafter simply referred to as medals) as game media. In the following description, the player's direction (front) is referred to as "forward", and the opposite direction is referred to as "rear". The top, bottom, left, and right sides of the gaming machine are defined with reference to the front view of FIG.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a box-shaped housing BX in which an opening BXa (see FIG. 4) is formed on the front side (front side) facing the player, and a housing on the left side that can be opened and closed. A reel unit 310 having a front door FD as a front door pivotally supported by the BX and having first to third reels R1 to R3 as a plurality of reels arranged side by side in the left-right direction in the housing BX. It is contained. The opening BXa of the housing BX is formed along an inclined surface S1 in which the lower portion is forward than the upper portion. The housing BX has a bottom surface (lower surface of the bottom plate BXL) BXb that comes into contact with a mating member (island equipment, etc.) when the slot machine 1 is installed in the game arcade. Note that the bottom surface BXb is not limited to a flat surface. The bottom surface BXb may be formed so that the slot machine 1 can be placed stably by abutting against a mating member, and may have, for example, a plurality of irregularities. Since the opening BXa of the housing BX is formed along the inclined surface S1, the force of tilting forward when the front door FD is opened is relieved. A hopper unit 320 (see FIG. 4) as a medal dispensing device is housed under the reel unit 310 in the housing BX. In addition, a control board 10 (see FIG. 4) for controlling the operation of the slot machine 1 is equipped with a CPU, a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM, etc., in the housing BX of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. is also included.

A first reel R1 arranged on the leftmost side, a second reel R2 arranged on the right side of the first reel R1, and a third reel R3 arranged on the right side of the second reel R2 each have an outer circumference. The surface is divided into 20 areas (each area is hereinafter referred to as a "frame") at regular intervals, and each frame has one of a plurality of patterns arranged therein. Further, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a stepping motor M (see FIG. 4) as reel driving means, and are driven to rotate about the axis of the stepping motor M, thereby driving the stepping motor M. By controlling the pulse number, pulse width, etc. of the pulse, it can be stopped in frame units (predetermined rotation angle units, predetermined rotation amount units).

The front door FD can be opened and closed individually, and is divided into an upper front door UD capable of closing the upper half of the opening BXa and a lower front door DD capable of closing the lower half of the opening BXa. It is divided into upper and lower parts in the part DV. A front upper door UD is provided with a display window DW for observing the rotation state and stop state of the first to third reels R1 to R3. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three patterns (upper pattern, middle pattern, and lower pattern) displayed in the slot machine 1 can be observed from the front of the slot machine 1 through the display window DW.

In addition, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as display positions for observing symbols through the display window DW, each reel is provided with an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage. is set. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed number of inserted medals, is set to three in any game state, and the number of medals corresponding to the prescribed number of inserted medals is set to three. When the coin is thrown, the activated line L formed by the middle stages of the first to third reels R1 to R3 is activated.

The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the activated line L in the display window DW. Medals are paid out from the hopper unit 320 assuming that the winning combination has been won.

A game information display section DS is provided on the upper front door UD. The game information display unit DS is composed of LEDs, lamps, 7-segment displays, etc., and includes the number of credits for medals, the number of paid-out or won medals in one game, and the total number of paid-out or won medals in a bonus state. , information on the winning combination in the current game, information indicating how to press the stop buttons B1 to B3 related to payout of medals, and other various game information are displayed.

The game information display unit DS includes a main control display device 500 composed of a 7-segment display device. When a notification display, which is a display corresponding to a winning command, which is a control signal created based on winning information, which is information on a winning combination, is displayed, and the first to third reels R1 to R3 are stopped after the display of the notification display. , the number of medals to be paid out or the number of medals to be won is displayed as soon as the notification display ends. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a notification display is executed in which each segment of the main control display device 500 lights up and goes out in a display mode according to the winning command.

Also, on the main control display device 500, there is a dot of a 7-segment display, which lights up when an advantageous period is started by advantageous period control means (not shown), and indicates that the advantageous period has not started, that is, a non-advantageous period. An advantageous period notification unit 500A is provided that notifies whether or not the advantageous period has started by turning off the light when the period has started.

In addition, the slot machine 1 is provided with an effect device 300 capable of executing a game-related effect such as assisting the game or enlivening the game. The production device 300 includes a display device 330, a movable accessory device 350, and a plurality of illumination devices 360 provided on the upper front door UD, and a plurality of illumination devices 370 provided on the lower front door. be The display device 330 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and executes an effect of displaying various videos and images in accordance with the progress of the game. The movable accessory device 350 is arranged, for example, in front of the display device 330, and moves according to the progress of the game by driving means such as a motor or a solenoid to cover or expose the screen of the display device 330. perform the performance. The illumination devices 360 and 370 execute an effect of emitting light according to the progress of the game. The production device 300 also includes a plurality of sound devices 380 and 390 provided on the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. The audio devices 380 and 390 execute an effect of outputting various sounds according to the progress of the game.

The lower front door DD has substantially the same size as the lower front door DD when viewed from the front, and has a lower door base DB made of synthetic resin to which the illumination device 370, the sound device 390, the saucer MP and the like are attached. The lower door base DB is integrally formed with an operating portion CP to which various operating means are attached. The operation part CP has an operation part upper surface CPa facing upward and an operation part front surface CPb facing forward. On the upper surface CPa of the operation unit, there is a medal insertion slot MI through which the player inserts medals one by one, and in a state in which the medals are credited (stored), the credited medals are inserted by a single operation. A max bet button MB (bet button) is attached as a throwing operation means for accepting a throwing operation for throwing in a number of medals.

On the front face CPb of the operation part, there are a single bet button BT as a throwing operation means, a start lever unit LU having a start lever SL as a start operation means, and a plurality of stop buttons as stop buttons B1 to B3 as stop operation means. button cover BC covering the front side of the stop button unit BU; settlement button BS for settlement of credited medals; A reject button BR is attached. The single bet button BT accepts an insertion operation of inserting one of the credited medals while the medals are credited. The start lever SL receives a start operation that triggers the rotation of the first to third reels R1 to R3. The stop button B1 to stop button B3 accept a stop operation that serves as a trigger to stop each of the first reel R1 to third reel R3 rotationally driven by the stepping motor M (see FIG. 4). The credited medals are stored (stored) in the control board 10 as storage means. When the reject button BR is pressed, a reject mechanism (not shown) operates to expand the interval of the medal passage below the medal slot MI, thereby eliminating the medal clogging.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player inserts medals into the medal insertion slot MI, or when the number of medals credited exceeds the prescribed number of inserted medals, the single bet button BT is pushed backward the same number of times as the prescribed number of inserted medals. By performing a single bet operation (throwing-in operation) by pushing the max bet button MB downwards (throwing-in operation) or a max bet operation (throwing-in operation) by pushing the max bet button MB downward, the specified number of medals to be put is set to the put-in state, and the first reel is set to the put-in state. A ready state is set in which rotation control of R1 to third reel R3 can be started. Then, when the player performs a start operation (tilting operation) for tilting the start lever SL from the initial position with respect to the start lever SL, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are driven by the stepping motor M on the control board 10. At the same time as the rotation is started, an internal lottery using random numbers is performed, and on the condition that the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 rises to a predetermined speed and becomes a steady rotation, the stop button B1 to the stop button. The pressing operation of B3 is permitted, that is, the stop operation by the stop buttons B1 to B3 is validated.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment sets a standby time (about 4.1 seconds) called a wait (or wait time) when the first to third reels R1 to R3 are started to rotate. is configured as Then, when the start operation is performed again within a period from setting the waiting time until the waiting time elapses, the slot machine 1 starts rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 after the waiting time elapses. It is configured to allow

After that, when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 toward the rear at any timing (hereinafter referred to as "pressing timing"), the stop buttons B1 to B3 are built in, respectively. The stop switch 35 (see FIG. 8) serving as stop signal output means is turned ON, and the reel stop signal output to the control board 10 is changed from the OFF state to the ON state.

When the player releases the pressed stop button B1 to stop button B3 at an arbitrary timing, the stop switches corresponding to the stop buttons B1 to B3 are turned off, and the reels output to the control board 10. The stop signal is changed from the ON state to the OFF state. Then, the control board 10 determines the result of the internal lottery based on the change from the OFF state to the ON state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the pressing timing and releasing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first to third reels R1 to R3 are stopped at the stopped position.

In addition, a medal payout opening MO and a medal receiving tray (hereinafter referred to simply as receiving tray) MP are provided on the lower tray front surface 51 at the lower portion of the lower front door DD, and the number of medals corresponding to the game result is paid out. It is designed to be dispensed from the exit MO to the tray MP. In addition, when the settlement button BS is pushed backward while credited medals are stored in the control board 10, the medal settlement switch built in the settlement button BS is accompanied by the depression of the settlement button BS. (not shown) performs an ON operation, and changes the medal settlement signal output to the control board 10 from the OFF state to the ON state. The control board 10 operates the hopper unit 320 only when the first to third reels R1 to R3 are not rotating and medals are not bet in accordance with the change of the medal settlement signal from the OFF state to the ON state. , the number of medals corresponding to the number of credits (the number of credited medals) is paid out, and the medals are paid out from the medal payout opening MO to the receiving tray MP.

On the left and right of the medal payout opening MO on the front surface of the lower plate 51, there are certificate stamps (certificate stamps certifying compliance with tests by public institutions, certificate stamps certifying licensing of patent rights, etc., individual information of each game machine (model information and manufacturing information) ) are recorded with codes, numbers, etc., identification labels, nameplates, etc.) are arranged respectively. The certificate stamp placement portions 52L and 52R can be composed of, for example, recesses for accommodating certificate stamps and a transparent cover covering them. Alternatively, the certificate stamp placement portions 52L and 52R may simply be flat portions for affixing or adhering certificate stamps (certificate stamps, nameplates, etc.). The sound devices 390, 390 are arranged behind the lower plate front surface 51 and on the left and right outsides of the certificate stamp placement portions 52L, 52R. Apertures 53, 53 consisting of a large number of apertures for outputting sound from 390, 390 forward are arranged.

The lower plate front surface 51 is formed so as to be parallel to a mating surface DDa that faces the inclined surface S1 of the front lower door DD, which will be described later, and the front edge MOa of the opening of the medal payout port MO is also parallel to the mating surface DDa. is formed to be Further, the openings 53, 53 are formed so as to be perpendicular to the mating surface DDa. This makes it possible to simplify the shape of the front lower door DD and reduce the production cost. In addition, the opening of the opening may have a shape that can be demolded in a direction orthogonal to the mating surface DDa in injection molding. The draft angle of the holes need not be constant in one hole. Further, the plane portions of the certificate stamp placement portions 52L and 52R on which the certificate stamps are pasted are formed so as to be parallel to the mating surface DDa. That is, the certificate stamps placed in the certificate stamps placing portions 52L and 52R are inclined such that the lower part is forward than the upper part. As a result, when a worker, a player, or the like visually confirms the information on the certificate stamps, the certificate stamps can be visually recognized more easily from above the certificate stamps arrangement portions 52L and 52R, and the workability in confirming the certificate stamps is improved. We are trying to

[Configuration related to opening and closing of front upper door and front lower door]
Next, a configuration for opening and closing the front door FD will be described. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the front door FD is supported by the housing BX via hinges HN (see FIG. 4) provided on the left side of each of the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. The right side of the housing BX can be opened and closed. The front upper door UD has an upper locking unit (not shown), and the front lower door DD has a lower locking unit DL.

The upper locking unit is provided on the right side of the upper front door UD. The upper locking unit UL is tiltably supported on the upper locking base ULa attached to the upper door base UB, and is supported by the upper engaged portion BXc (see FIG. 4) provided on the housing BX. An upper engaging portion ULb movable between an engaging position and a non-engaging position, an engaging operating portion ULc for operating the movement of the upper engaging portion, and connecting the upper engaging portion and the engaging operating portion ULc It has an upper connection (not shown). The front upper door UD is locked in a closed state by engaging the upper engaging portion ULb of the upper locking unit with the upper engaged portion BXc. The bottom locking unit DL is provided on the right side of the front bottom door DD. The lower locking unit DL is tiltably supported with respect to the lower locking base DLa attached to the lower door base DB, and is supported by the lower engaged portion BXd (see FIG. 4) provided in the housing BX. A lower engaging portion DLb movable between an engaging position and a non-engaging position, a cylinder lock CY for operating the movement of the lower engaging portion by key operation, and connecting the lower engaging portion DLb and the cylinder lock CY. It has a lower connection portion DLd. The lower front door DD is locked in a closed state by engaging the lower engaging portion DLb of the lower locking unit DL with the lower engaged portion BXd. The front door FD closes the opening BXa by locking the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD.

The front upper door UD has a mating surface UDa facing the inclined surface S1 when the front door FD closes the opening BXa, and the front lower door DD is inclined when the front door FD closes the opening BXa. It has a mating surface DDa facing the surface S1. Further, the front upper door UD has a lower end front surface UDb (see FIG. 5) that is arranged at the lower end of the front upper door UD and formed to face forward. The front lower door DD is arranged at the upper end of the front lower door DD and formed to face rearward, and has an upper rear surface DDb (see FIG. 5) that faces the lower front surface UDb and can contact the lower front surface UDb. are doing.

The front upper door UD is restricted from moving in the opening direction with respect to the front lower door DD by the upper end rear surface DDb coming into contact with the lower end front surface UDb. Therefore, the front upper door UD is in a state in which the lower engaging portion of the lower locking unit DL of the front lower door DD is not engaged with the lower engaged portion BXd (the front lower door DD is unlocked and opened). state) and can be opened and closed. Further, the lower front door DD is in a state where the upper engaging portion of the upper locking unit of the upper front door UD is engaged with the upper engaged portion BXc (the upper front door UD is closed and locked). It can be opened and closed independently of the lower front door DD.

The engagement operation portion ULc of the upper locking unit UL is arranged so as to be operably exposed when the front lower door DD is open. The upper engaging portion ULb is moved to a position where it does not engage with the upper engaged portion BXc. The cylinder lock CY of the lower locking unit DL has a front end portion CYa (see FIG. 1) exposed forward from a cylinder through hole DBc (see FIG. 1, cylinder lock through hole) formed in the lower front door DD. A key operation for rotating the inserted key moves the lower engaging portion DLb of the lower locking unit DL to a position where it does not engage with the lower engaged portion BXd via the lower connecting portion DLd.

Further, the front upper door UD has an upper door lower end surface UDc, which is a dividing surface of the dividing portion DV, arranged at the lower end of the front upper door UD and directed downward. The front lower door DD is arranged at the upper end of the front lower door DD and formed so as to face upward. It has a lower door upper end surface DDc which is a dividing surface. The upper door lower end surface UDc and the lower door upper end surface DDc are inclined forward and upward with respect to a virtual plane S2 perpendicular to the mating surfaces UDa and DDa.

As a result, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the operator opens the upper front door UD with the lower front door DD open, the upper front door UD is opened with the right end side of the upper front door UD lowered by its own weight. is configured to guide the upper door lower end surface UDc along the lower door upper end surface DDc. Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the operator closes the lower front door DD while the upper front door UD is closed, even if the operator closes the lower front door DD while lifting it, the upper door is closed. The door lower end surface UDc is configured to be guided along the lower door upper end surface DDc.

With such a configuration, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment allows the worker to open and close the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD independently of each other, and the operator can open and close the upper end of the front lower door DD. The corner and the front corner of the lower end portion of the front upper door UD are less likely to collide, and the operability in opening and closing the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD is improved. Also, the rear corner of the upper end of the lower front door DD and the front corner of the lower end of the upper front door UD are prevented from colliding and being damaged. Furthermore, when the upper door lower end surface UDc and the lower door upper end surface DDc slide, the pressure at which the upper door lower end surface UDc and the lower door upper end surface DDc contact is reduced, and the upper door lower end surface UDc and the lower door upper end surface UDc This is intended to suppress scratches due to sliding with the end face DDc.

[Details of reel unit]
Next, details of the reel unit 310 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the housing BX has left and right side plates BXe and BXf arranged laterally. Between the side plates BXe and BXf, an upper frame 11 and a middle frame 12 are vertically spaced apart and spanned.

The reel unit 310 is held by the reel base 21 screwed to the upper frame 11 and the middle frame 12 and by the reel base 21, and is provided on each of the first to third reels R1 to R3 to rotate each reel. It has a stepping motor M and a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 supported by the drive shaft of each stepping motor M. In addition, the reel unit 310 is held by the reel base 21, and is provided on each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The reel backlight has a plurality of LEDs that emit light forward from the inside of each reel. It has a substrate 23 and a reflector 25 that guides light from the reel backlight substrate 23 forward. The reel backlight substrate 23 and the reflector 25 form backlights for the reels R1 to R3.

The reel backlight board 23 has a plurality of LED lights 23a as a light emitting source installed on its surface. A display 23b is provided (see the board above the third reel in FIG. 4. Since the other boards have the same configuration, their description is omitted). An opening 25a is formed in the reflector 25 at a position corresponding to the LED light 23L, and the opening 25a is formed so that the reflector 25 does not cover the LED light 23a and the identification display 23b. That is, when looking through the opening 25a vertically, the LED light 23a and the identification display 23b are all exposed from the opening 25a.

Therefore, without removing the reflector 25, it is possible to identify each of the plurality of LED lights 23a by the identification display 23b. Therefore, in an inspection process after assembly or at the time of repair, it is possible to identify the LED light 23a in which an abnormality has occurred without removing the reflector 25, thereby improving workability. Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of LED lights 23a and identification indicators 23b are exposed from one opening 25a, and a plurality of such openings 25a are provided. However, only one LED light 23a and identification display 23b may be exposed from one opening 25a.

Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 has a reel frame 22 pivotally supported by the stepping motor M, and a thin band-shaped reel tape RT each having a plurality of patterns. The reel frame 22 includes a pair of annular rim portions (also referred to as a pair of annular portions) 22a1 and 22a2 which are concentric with the rotating shaft of the stepping motor and spaced apart in the left-right direction, and a pair of rim portions 22a1 and 22a2. A connecting portion 22b that bridges between the rim portions 22a2 and connects the pair of rim portions 22a to each other at a plurality of locations, a hub portion 22c that is attached to the rotating shaft of the stepping motor M, and one rim portion 22a1 and the hub portion 22c. and a spoke portion (not shown) that connects the hub portion 22c to the rim portion 22a1 to transmit the rotational force of the stepping motor from the hub portion 22c to the rim portion 22a1. The pair of rim portions 22a1 and 22a2 respectively abut on the inner surface of the reel tape RT on both sides in the lateral direction, and are formed to have a predetermined width in the left-right direction on the outer periphery of the rim portions 22a1 and 22a2. End support surfaces 22d1 and 22d2 are formed for supporting the left and right ends of the reel tape RT in the radial direction.

The connection portion 22b is continuous with the end support surfaces 22d1 and 2d2 of the pair of rim portions 22a1 and 22a2, and a connection support surface 22e for supporting the reel tape RT in the radial direction between the pair of rim portions 22a1 and 22a2. formed. A support surface 22f for supporting the reel tape RT in the radial direction is formed by the end support surface 22d and the connection support surface 22e.

The reel tape RT has a plurality of patterns printed on a base material made of synthetic resin, and is wound around the support surface 22f of the reel frame 22 so as to form a cylindrical shape. , and held so as not to rotate relative to the reel frame 22 .

[Details of the lower front door and lower locking unit]
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the lower door base DB has a lower locking unit mounting surface DBa on which the lower locking base DLa of the lower locking unit DL is mounted, and screws for mounting the lower locking unit DL to the lower door base DB. A plurality of lock unit mounting holes DBb to be inserted, a cylinder through hole DBc into which the front end portion CYa of the cylinder lock CY is inserted, and a cylinder peripheral surface DBd formed around the front end side opening of the cylinder through hole DBc are provided. have.

The lower locking unit mounting surface DBa is formed so as to face rearward and be parallel to the mating surface DDa, and is in contact with the lower locking base DLa. The plurality of locking unit mounting holes DBb extend forward from the lower locking unit mounting surface DBa and are formed along a direction orthogonal to the mating surface DDa. That is, the center line DBbL of the locking unit mounting hole DBb extends in a direction perpendicular to the mating surface DDa. The cylinder through hole DBc is formed to extend in a direction orthogonal to the mating surface DDa. That is, the center line DBcL of the cylinder through hole DBc extends in a direction perpendicular to the mating surface DDa. In other words, it can be said that the cylinder through-hole DBc is formed so that the insertion direction of the cylinder lock CY is perpendicular to the mating surface DDa. The cylinder peripheral surface DBd is formed to face forward and parallel to the mating surface DDa, and is arranged in the vicinity of the front end portion CYa of the cylinder lock CY in the front-rear direction. Incidentally, the cylinder peripheral surface DBd may be formed on the lower door base DB as the same surface as the operation portion front surface CPb (see FIG. 1).

The lower locking base DLa is made of, for example, a steel plate, and has a cylinder attachment surface DLc formed parallel to the mating surface DDa when attached to the lower door base DB. Cylinder lock CY is formed in a cylindrical shape that extends in a direction perpendicular to the mating surface when attached to lower door base DB. That is, the center line CYL of the cylindrical lock CY extends in a direction orthogonal to the mating surface DDa. Further, the cylinder lock CY has a flange portion CYb formed parallel to the mating surface DDa and attached to the cylinder mounting surface DLc.

[Details of front lower door and stop button unit]
As shown in FIGS. 1, 6 and 7, the lower door base DB has a stop button unit mounting surface DBe on which the stop button unit BU is mounted, and a screw for mounting the stop button unit BU to the lower door base DB. , a button cover supporting surface DBg for supporting the button cover BC, and a button cover mounting surface DBh. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. 1 taken at the center of stop button B2. Illustration of the stop button B3 is omitted.

The stop button unit mounting surface DBe is formed to face forward and parallel to the mating surface DDa, and is in contact with the stop button unit BU. The button cover support surface DBg is formed to face forward and parallel to the mating surface DDa, and contacts the button cover BC to restrict the button cover BC from moving rearward. The button cover mounting surface DBh is formed to face rearward and parallel to the mating surface DDa, and restricts forward movement of the button cover BC. The plurality of stop button unit mounting holes DBf extend rearward from the stop button unit mounting surface DBe and are formed along a direction orthogonal to the mating surface DDa. That is, the center line DBfL of the plurality of stop button unit mounting holes DBf extends in a direction orthogonal to the mating surface DDa.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the stop button unit BU has a button base 31 attached to the lower door base DB, stop buttons B1 to B3, and a button guide 32. B3 has a button spring 33 and a stop switch 35, which is a transmissive optical sensor that detects a stop operation based on the movement of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

The button base 31 includes a contact surface 31a that contacts the stop button unit mounting surface DBe of the lower door base DB, a plurality of screw through holes 31b through which screws for mounting to the lower door base DB pass, and a plurality of button guides 32 that hold the button guides 32. and a switch mounting portion 31d to which the stop switch 35 is mounted, which are made of synthetic resin. The contact surface 31a is formed so as to be parallel to the mating surface DDa when the stop button unit BU is attached to the lower door base DB. A plurality of screw through holes 31b are formed to extend in a direction orthogonal to the mating surface DDa in a state where the stop button unit BU is attached to the lower door base DB. That is, the center line 31bL of the screw through hole 31b extends in a direction perpendicular to the mating surface DDa. A part of the screw through hole of the button base may be open in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the hole, and may be formed in a C shape when viewed in the axial direction of the hole. The button base 31 holds the button guide 32 with a plurality of button guide holding portions 31c in a state where the stop switch 35 is accommodated between the button guide 32 and the button guide 32 .

The button guide 32 is formed corresponding to each of the stop buttons B1 to B3, has guide holes 32a as button guide holes for guiding movement of the stop buttons B1 to B3, and is made of synthetic resin. ing. The button guide 32 also includes a front restricting surface 32b that restricts the forward movement of the stop buttons B1 to B3, a rear restricting surface 32c that restricts the rearward movement of the stop buttons B1 to B3, and a button periphery. It has a surface 32d.

With the stop button unit BU attached to the lower door base DB, the guide hole 32a is open at the front end side and extends in a direction orthogonal to the mating surface DDa. It guides movement of the stop button B3. That is, the center line 32aL of the guide hole 32a extends in a direction perpendicular to the mating surface DDa. The front restricting surface 32b and the rear restricting surface 32c are formed so as to be parallel to the mating surface DDa when the stop button unit BU is attached to the lower door base DB. The button peripheral surface 32d is formed in parallel with the mating surface DDa around the front end side openings of the guide holes 32a of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

The stop buttons B1 to B3 each have a pressing portion Ba that can be pressed by the player, a front contact surface Bb that can contact the front regulation surface 32b, and a rear contact surface Bd that can come into contact with the rear regulation surface 32c. , and an index Be for blocking the optical axis of the stop switch 35 . The stop buttons B1 to B3 are guided by the guide holes 32a from the position where the front contact surface Bb contacts the front restricting surface 32b to the position where the rear contact surface Bd contacts the rear restricting surface 32c. It is movable in a direction orthogonal to the mating surface DDa. That is, the stroke directions of the stop buttons B1 to B3 are perpendicular to the mating surface DDa. The button spring 33 is arranged between the stop buttons B1 to B3 and the button guide 32, and biases the stop buttons B1 to B3 forward.

The pressing portion Ba of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is pressed backward by the player against the biasing force of the button spring 33, and the index Be moves to a position where the optical axis of the stop switch 35 is blocked. As a result, the reel stop signal output from the stop switch 35 to the control board 10 is changed from the OFF state to the ON state. When the player releases the pressing portion Ba, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are moved forward by the biasing force of the button spring 33, and the index Be moves to a position where the optical axis of the stop switch 35 is not blocked. As a result, the reel stop signal output from the stop switch 35 to the control board 10 is changed from the ON state to the OFF state.

As shown in FIG. 7, the button cover BC is attached to the lower door base DB, and includes button through holes (stop button through holes) BCa into which the stop buttons B1 to B3 are inserted, and the stop button B1. A through-hole peripheral surface BCb formed in parallel with the mating surface DDa is formed around the front end side opening of each of the button through-holes BCa of the to stop buttons B3, and is made of synthetic resin. When attached to the lower door base DB, the button through hole BCa is formed to extend in a direction orthogonal to the mating surface DDa. That is, the center line BCaL of the button through hole BCa extends in a direction orthogonal to the mating surface DDa. Moreover, the through-hole peripheral surface BCb is formed so as to be parallel to the mating surface DDa. The button cover BC covers the front side around the stop buttons B1 to B3 when attached to the lower door base DB.

[Details of front lower door and start lever unit]
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the lower door base DB has a lever mounting surface DBj to which the start lever unit LU is mounted, and a plurality of lever mounting surfaces into which screws for mounting the start lever unit LU to the lower door base DB are inserted. It has a hole DBk, a lever through hole (start lever through hole) DBm into which the rear portion of the start lever unit LU is inserted, and a lever peripheral surface DBn.

The lever mounting surface DBj is formed so as to face rearward and parallel to the mating surface DDa, and is in contact with the start lever unit LU. The plurality of lever mounting holes DBk extend forward from the lever mounting surface DBj and are formed along a direction orthogonal to the mating surface DDa. The lever through-hole DBm extends forward from the lever mounting surface DBj and is formed along a direction orthogonal to the mating surface DDa. That is, the center line DBKL of the plurality of lever mounting holes DBk and the center line DBmL of the lever through hole DBm extend in a direction orthogonal to the mating surface DDa.

Further, the lever peripheral surface DBn is formed around the front end side opening of the lever through hole DBm so as to be parallel to the mating surface DDa. Note that the lever peripheral surface DBn may be formed on the lower door base DB as the same surface as the operation portion front surface CPb. The start lever unit LU is attached to the operation portion CP of the lower door base DB from the rear, and the front end side thereof passes through the lever through-hole DBm and is exposed forward from the operation portion CP.

The start lever unit LU performs a start operation based on tilting of a holding portion 41 attached to the lower door base DB, a start lever SL, a return spring 43 as an urging means, and a shaft portion 42 from an initial position in the vertical and horizontal directions. It has a tilt sensor 45 for detecting. The start lever SL has a shaft portion 42 held by the holding portion 41 so as to be able to swing (tilt), and a spherical grip 44 attached to the front end portion of the shaft portion 42 .

The holding portion 41 has a cylindrical portion 41a to be inserted into the lever through-hole DBm, and a plurality of screw through-holes 41b through which screws for attachment to the lower door base DB pass, and is made of synthetic resin. there is The cylindrical portion 41a and the plurality of screw through holes 41b are formed to extend in a direction perpendicular to the mating surface DDa when attached to the lower door base DB. That is, the centerline 41aL of the cylindrical portion 41a and the centerline 41bL of the plurality of screw through holes 41b extend in a direction perpendicular to the mating surface DDa. The screw through hole of the holding portion may be partly opened in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the hole and formed in a C shape when viewed in the axial direction of the hole.

The shaft portion 42 extends forward from the operation portion front surface CPb in a direction orthogonal to the mating surface DDa in the initial position, that is, in a state in which no operation is performed by the player. The return spring 43 is arranged between the shaft portion 42 and the holding portion 41 and biases the shaft portion 42 toward the initial position. When the shaft portion 42 tilts in the vertical and horizontal directions from the initial position, the detection signal output from the tilt sensor 45 to the control board 10 (see FIG. 4) changes from the OFF state to the ON state. The shaft portion 42 is not limited to extending in a direction strictly perpendicular to the mating surface DDa in the initial position. For example, the shaft portion may have its front end lowered by its own weight and may be inclined by about 0 to 3° with respect to the direction orthogonal to the mating surface.

[Details of the lower front door, checkout button, single bet button and reject button]
The lower door base DB has, on the front face CPb of the operation part, a through hole (not shown) for the settlement button into which the settlement button BS shown in FIG. 1 is inserted, and a single bet button into which the single bet button BT shown in FIG. 1 is inserted. It has a through hole (not shown) and a reject button through hole (not shown) into which the reject button BR shown in FIG. 1 is inserted. These settlement button through-hole, single-bet button through-hole, and reject button through-hole are each formed to extend in a direction perpendicular to the mating surface DDa. That is, the center line of the settlement button through hole, the center line of the single bet button through hole, and the center line of the reject button through hole each extend in a direction perpendicular to the mating surface DDa. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the lower door base DB includes a checkout button peripheral surface DBp formed around the front end side opening of the checkout button through hole so as to be parallel to the matching surface DDa, and a single bet button. A single bet button peripheral surface DBq formed around the front end side opening of the through hole for reject button so as to be parallel to the mating plane DDa, and a peripheral surface DBq formed around the front end side opening of the reject button through hole and parallel to the mating plane DDa. and a reject button peripheral surface DBr formed to:

In the above-described embodiment, the reject button through-hole is formed perpendicular to the mating surface DDa, but may be formed parallel to the mating surface DDa. That is, the reject button through-hole may be formed, for example, in the operating portion upper surface CPa so as to extend in a direction parallel to the mating surface DDa. In other words, the reject button through-hole may be formed such that its center line extends in a direction parallel to the mating surface DDa. In this case, the pressing direction (stroke direction) of the reject button BR is parallel to the mating surface DDa. Also, the reject button peripheral surface DBr is perpendicular to the mating surface.

Similarly, the through hole for the settlement button and the through hole for the single bet button may be formed parallel to the mating surface DDa. That is, the through hole for the settlement button and the through hole for the single bet button may be formed, for example, so as to extend in a direction parallel to the mating surface DDa on the upper surface CPa of the operating portion. In other words, the settlement button through-hole and the single bet button through-hole may each be formed such that the center line thereof extends in a direction parallel to the mating surface DDa. In this case, the pressing directions (stroke directions) of the settlement button BS and the single bet button BT are parallel to the mating surface DDa. In addition, the settlement button peripheral surface DBp and the single bet button peripheral surface DBq are perpendicular to the mating surface.

[Production process of the lower front door]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 1, 3, and 5 to 10, the manufacturing process of the lower front door DD will be described. The lower door base DB, the button base 31, the button guide 32, the button cover BC, the holding part 41, etc. are formed by using a mold whose opening direction (extraction direction) is perpendicular to the mating surface DDa in the assembled state. Formed by injection molding. The front door FD of this embodiment includes a lower locking unit mounting surface DBa, a cylinder peripheral surface DBd, a stop button unit mounting surface DBe, a button cover supporting surface DBg, a lever mounting surface DBj, a lever peripheral surface DBn, a settlement button peripheral surface DBp, The single bet button peripheral surface DBq, the reject button peripheral surface DBr, the contact surface 31a, the front restricting surface 32b, the rear restricting surface 32c, the button peripheral surface 32d, and the through hole peripheral surface BCb are parallel to the mating surface DDa, that is, the mold It is formed perpendicular to the opening direction.

As a result, the lower door base DB, the button base 31, and the button guide 32 can be simplified in shape compared to the case where the respective surfaces are formed so as to intersect the mating surface DDa. , it is possible to reduce design costs and improve dimensional accuracy in designing parts, thereby improving product yields and reducing production costs. Moreover, generally, when a mold is created, the processing time for a surface perpendicular to the opening direction of the mold is shorter than the processing time for a surface inclined with respect to the perpendicular surface. For this reason, the lower door base DB, the button base 31 and the button guide 32 are formed in such a way that each of the above surfaces is inclined with respect to the plane orthogonal to the opening direction of the mold. can be shortened, and the mold cost can be reduced. Further, by improving the dimensional accuracy, it is possible to reduce the gaps between the parts, thereby improving the security.

Further, the front door FD of the present embodiment includes a plurality of lock unit mounting holes DBb, a cylinder through hole DBc, a plurality of stop button unit mounting holes DBf, a plurality of lever mounting holes DBk, a lever through hole DBm, and a checkout button. A through hole, a single bed button through hole, a reject button through hole, a plurality of screw through holes 31b, a guide hole 32a, a button through hole BCa, a cylindrical portion 41a, and a plurality of screw through holes 41b are orthogonal to the mating surface DDa. It is formed so as to extend in the direction of

Accordingly, the shapes of the lower door base DB, the button base 31, the button guide 32, and the holding portion 41 can be simplified compared to the case where the respective surfaces are formed so as to intersect the mating surface DDa. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the design cost and improve the dimensional accuracy in designing parts, thereby improving the yield of products. In addition, it is possible to reduce the undercut shape that requires a slide core that moves in the direction that intersects the opening direction of the mold. By shortening the cycle, it is possible to reduce production costs. In addition, by reducing the undercut shape, it is possible to integrally form a wide range of shapes without dividing the parts, making it possible to reduce the number of parts and improve crime prevention by reducing the seams of parts. is possible.

As described above, the term “perpendicular” in the present embodiment includes “substantially perpendicular” in its concept, and the plurality of lock unit mounting holes DBb, cylinder through holes DBc, and plurality of stop button units Mounting hole DBf, multiple lever mounting holes DBk, lever through hole DBm, settlement button through hole, single bet button through hole, reject button through hole, multiple screw through holes 31b, guide hole 32a, button through hole The respective centerlines of the hole BCa, the cylindrical portion 41a and the plurality of screw through holes 41b are not limited to those formed so as to be strictly perpendicular to the mating surface DDa. Multiple lock unit mounting holes, cylinder through holes, multiple stop button unit mounting holes, multiple lever mounting holes, lever through holes, settlement button through holes, single bed button through holes, reject button through holes, The plurality of screw through holes, the guide holes, the button through holes, the cylindrical portion, and the plurality of screw through holes may have shapes that can be punched out in the direction perpendicular to the mating surface in injection molding. Also, for example, a plurality of lock unit mounting holes, a cylinder through hole, a reject button through hole, a plurality of stop button unit mounting holes, a plurality of lever mounting holes, a lever through hole, a settlement button through hole, and a single bed button The through-hole, the plurality of screw-through holes, the guide hole, the button-use through-hole, the cylindrical portion, and the plurality of screw-through holes are formed with a draft angle of about 0 to 3° on the inner surface in the direction orthogonal to the mating surface. or the draft angle of each hole need not be constant from one hole to another.

Each part constituting the lower front door is assembled after being produced by molding using a mold or the like. First, the stop button unit BU is set and screwed along the direction orthogonal to the mating surface DDa from the front side of the lower door base DB. A button BS and a single bet button BT are attached. Next, the lower locking unit DL and the start lever unit LU are set and screwed from the rear side of the lower door base DB along the direction orthogonal to the mating surface DDa, and the illumination device 370, the sound device 390, and the tray. MP etc. are screwed.

Since each part attached to the lower door base DB is assembled along the direction perpendicular to the mating surface DDa, the assembling process can be simplified, the design cost in the process design can be reduced, and erroneous assembly can be avoided. It is possible to reduce the production cost by suppressing it, improving the yield of the product, and shortening the assembly time.

[Details of operation part]
Next, details of the operation unit CP will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the max bet button MB is arranged on the upper surface CPa of the operation part CP, and the start lever SL and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are arranged on the front surface CPb of the operation part CP. . Therefore, the max bet button MB, the start lever SL and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are arranged apart from each other in the vertical direction. The start lever SL and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are arranged at approximately the same position (height) in the vertical direction when viewed from the front.

The start lever SL includes a shaft portion 42 extending forward from the front surface CPb of the operation portion and capable of swinging, a spherical grip 44 attached to the front end portion of the shaft portion 42, and the shaft portion 42 facing the initial position. A return spring 43 as an urging means for urging the shaft portion 42, a holding portion 41 that holds the shaft portion 42 so as to be able to swing, and a start operation based on tilting of the shaft portion 42 in the vertical and horizontal directions from the initial position. and a sensor 45 for detecting, and is arranged on the left side, which is one side in the left-right direction, of the max bet button MB.

The stop button B1 to stop button B3 are arranged in the horizontal direction corresponding to the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 on the right side, which is the other side in the horizontal direction, of the max bet button MB. . Specifically, the stop button B1 as the first stop button is arranged on the right side of the max bet button MB and on the leftmost side among the stop buttons B1 to B3. Accepts the stop operation of R1. A stop button B2 as a second stop button is arranged to the right of the stop button B1 and receives a stop operation of the second reel R2. A stop button B3 as a third stop button is arranged to the right of the stop button B2 and receives a stop operation of the third reel R3. In addition, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are arranged at the same vertical position (height) when viewed from the front.

The position of the vertical center Bf (see FIG. 6) of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is slightly higher than the vertical position of the center 44c of the grip 44 (44a which is the front end of the grip 44, see FIG. 9). placed above. As a result, when the player performs the stop operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 after performing the start operation of the start lever SL from the top to the bottom, the amount of movement of the hand in the vertical direction can be reduced. The operability of the stop button B1 to stop button B3 is improved.

[Lateral position of each operating means]
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a description will be given of a configuration capable of improving the operability by setting the respective operation means in a suitable positional relationship. The stop button B1 to stop button B3 are offset (amount of deviation) a1 in the horizontal direction between the stop button B1 and the stop button B2, that is, the horizontal center line LB1 of the stop button B1 and the horizontal center of the stop button B2. The distance from the line LB2 (the horizontal distance between the center of the stop button B1 and the center of the stop button B2) is the horizontal offset amount a2 between the stop button B2 and the stop button B3, that is, the center line LB2 and the stop button. It is arranged so as to have the same distance as the distance from B3 to the center line LB3 in the horizontal direction (a1=a2).

In general, in a rotating game machine such as the slot machine 1, when a plurality of operating means such as buttons and levers are continuously operated with one hand, the smaller the distance between the operating means, the smaller the amount of movement of the hand. Therefore, the operation burden on the player is small. However, if the distance between each operation means is too small, there are cases where an operation error is likely to occur, such as unintentionally operating a plurality of operation means with one action. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the offset amounts a1 and a2 are set to a value as small as possible (for example, about 50 mm) that can suppress the occurrence of operation errors.

The max bet button MB and the start lever SL are arranged so that the center MBa in the left-right direction of the max bet button MB vertically overlaps the area between the start lever SL and the center position CH in the left-right direction when viewed from the front. It is The center position CH is the center position in the horizontal direction between the start lever SL and the stop button B1.

More specifically, the max bet button MB is arranged so that the start lever SL and the max bet button MB partially overlap each other in the vertical direction when viewed from the front. The lateral offset amount c is smaller than the lateral offset amount b between the max bet button MB and the stop button B1 (c<b). The offset amount c can be said to be the distance between the center line LMB and the center line LSL in the horizontal direction of the start lever SL, or the distance in the horizontal direction between the center of the max bet button MB and the center of the start lever SL. The amount b can also be said to be the distance between the center line LMB in the horizontal direction of the max bet button MB and the center line LB1, or the distance in the horizontal direction between the center of the max bet button MB and the center of the stop button B1.

Also, the max bet button MB and the start lever SL are arranged so that the offset amounts b, c are less than the offset amounts a1, a2 (b, c<a1, a2). Further, the stop button B1 and the start lever SL are set so that the lateral offset amount e between the stop button B1 and the start lever SL, that is, the distance between the center line LB1 and the center line LSL is the distance between the stop button B1 and the stop button B2. It is arranged so as to exceed the offset amount a1 in the horizontal direction. That is, the offset amount a1 is smaller than the offset amount e (a1<e).

In other words, the relationship between the max bet button MB, the start lever SL, and the stop button in the horizontal direction is such that the above-described horizontal offset amount c1 between the start lever SL and the bet button MB is the first offset amount, and the bet button MB is The lateral offset amount b between the first stop button B1 and the second stop button B1 is the second offset amount, the lateral offset amount a1 between the first stop button B1 and the second stop button B2 is the third offset amount, and the start lever SL and the first stop button When the horizontal offset amount with respect to the stop button B1 is the fourth offset amount,
The first offset amount c is smaller than the second offset amount b (c<b),
The second offset amount b is smaller than the third offset amount a1 (b<a1),
The third offset amount a1 is smaller than the fourth offset amount e (a1<e),
It's becoming

When the max bet button MB and the start lever SL are arranged in this manner, after the player has performed the bet operation using the max bet button MB, the player can perform the start operation using the start lever SL without moving the hand to the left or right. It can be carried out. As a result, when the player performs the start operation with the start lever SL following the input operation with the max bet button MB, the operation burden on the player can be reduced by simplifying the hand movement.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the offset amount e between the stop button B1 and the start lever SL in the left-right direction corresponds to the offset amount in the left-right direction between the stop button B1 and the stop button B2. It is arranged so as to exceed a1. Since the slot machine 1 is set with a game waiting time (about 4.1 seconds), by appropriately spacing the stop button B1 and the start lever SL, a series of movements can be performed without stopping the movement of the hand. It is possible to operate with , and it is intended to reduce the operation burden of the player. In addition, by appropriately separating the stop button B1 and the start lever SL, it becomes difficult for the player to feel difficulty in operating the stop button B1 and the start lever SL, and the operation burden on the player is reduced. We are trying to By appropriately separating the stop button B1 and the start lever SL, it is possible to secure a work space for attaching the stop button B1, the max bet button MB, and the start lever SL to the operation part CP, thereby improving the assembly workability. ing.

In this embodiment, the lateral offset amount c between the max bet button MB and the start lever SL is smaller than the lateral offset amount b between the max bet button MB and the stop button B1. , the offset amount c and the offset amount b may be configured to be the same. In this case, "same" includes "substantially the same", and even if the offset amount b and the offset amount c are arranged so as not to affect the operability of the player, for example, the difference is within about 2 mm. good.

[Details of reel tape]
Next, a detailed configuration of the reel tape RT will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 12. FIG. The reel tape RT has different pattern structures wound around the first to third reels R1 to R3. to explain.

The reel tape RT has patterns printed on the back surface of a base material made of transparent synthetic resin by, for example, multiple layers of screen printing or the like so that the patterns are arranged differently (the order in which the patterns are arranged). It is wound around the supporting surface 22f of the reel frame 22 so as to form a shape (endless shape).

The plurality of patterns formed on the reel tape RT are arranged in a line along the longitudinal direction of the reel tape RT so as to be visible from the surface (outer surface) of the reel frame 22 attached. These multiple symbols include a first symbol P1 (symbol "7"), a second symbol (symbol "cherry"), a third symbol (symbol "watermelon"), a fourth symbol (symbol "replay"), The fifth pattern (symbol "bell") and the sixth pattern P2 (symbol "BAR") are included.

The first pattern P1 (symbol "7") is formed to be larger than the other patterns at least in the lateral direction of the reel tape RT, and is a highly visible pattern during rotation of the reel. In addition, the first pattern P1 includes a light-transmitting portion P1b formed of a first paint and through which the light from the reel backlight substrate 23 is easily transmitted, and a light-transmitting portion P1b formed of a second paint different from the first paint. and an edge P1a formed around the The first paint is, for example, a paint through which light from the reel backlight substrate 23 can pass. The second paint is, for example, a paint having a lower lightness (black, dark gray, dark blue, etc. paint) through which light is less likely to pass than the first paint, or a paint having metallic luster (gold, silver, etc. paint). is.

The sixth pattern P6 (pattern "BAR") is formed to have substantially the same size as the first pattern P1 in the lateral direction, and is formed with a first paint having a color different from that of the first pattern P1. A light-transmitting portion P6b that easily transmits light from the reel backlight substrate BL, and an edge portion P6a formed around the light-transmitting portion P6b with a second paint having the same color as the edge portion P1a of the first pattern P1. , is equipped with In addition, the first pattern P! , the transparent portion P1b and the edge portion P1a are in contact with each other, but in the sixth pattern P6, the transparent portion P6b and the edge portion P6a are separated from each other. Also, in both the first pattern P1 and the sixth pattern P6, the areas of the translucent portions P1b and P6b are larger than the areas of the edge portions P1a and P6a. Furthermore, the edge portion P1a of the first pattern P1 and the edge portion P6a of the sixth pattern P6 may have the same color or different colors.

The transparent portion P1b of the first pattern P1 and the transparent portion P6b of the sixth pattern P6 described above are not subjected to background printing and light-shielding printing for forming the background portion H in the range overlapping in the thickness direction of the reel tape RT. As a result, the light from the reel backlight substrate 23 is less likely to pass through than the transparent portion 63 (see FIG. 13) formed at one end of the reel tape RT, and the background overlaps in the thickness direction of the reel tape RT. Light from the reel backlight substrate 23 is more likely to pass through than portions where printing or light-shielding printing is performed (for example, the background portion H, the edge portion P1a of the first pattern P1, the edge portion P6a of the sixth pattern P6). ing. This improves the visibility of the light-transmitting portion P1b and the light-transmitting portion P2b during rotation of the reel.

In addition, the edge P1a of the first pattern P1 and the edge P6a of the sixth pattern P6 have more pattern printing than the background portion H where the background printing and the light shielding printing overlap, so the light from the reel backlight board 23 is reduced. is difficult to penetrate. This increases the difference in brightness between the edge portion P1a and the light-transmitting portion P1b and between the edge portion P6a and the light-transmitting portion P6b during rotation of the reel, thereby improving the visibility of the light-transmitting portion P1b and the light-transmitting portion P6b. We are trying to

Thus, in the reel tape RT in this embodiment, the reel backlight substrate 23 is arranged in the order of transparent portion 63>(light-transmitting portion P1b, light-transmitting portion P6b)>background portion H>(edge portion P1a, edge portion P6a). Light from is easily transmitted.

The first symbol P1 and the sixth symbol P6 can be said to be specific symbols having a higher discriminating power than the other symbols among the plurality of symbols while the reels are rotating. The 1 specific pattern and the 6th pattern P2 are also referred to as the 2nd specific pattern.

[Specific design]
Next, the configuration of the first pattern P1 (first specific pattern) and the sixth pattern P6 (second specific pattern) as the above-described specific patterns will be described by taking the first pattern P1 as an example. When viewed from the inside to the outside in the radial direction of the reel, the portion where the reel tape RT and the reel frame 22 (support surface 22f) overlap is less likely to transmit light from the reel backlight substrate 23 than the portion where the reel frame 22 (support surface 22f) does not overlap. It looks darker than the non-overlapping part. For this reason, depending on the positional relationship between the pattern and the portion where the reel tape RT and the reel frame 22 overlap, there is a risk that the visibility of the pattern will be reduced due to the difference in the ease with which light can pass through. There is a risk that the player will mistakenly perceive that the difference in appearance (brightness) from the part not covered is part of the design of the pattern.

In the reel tape RT of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the translucent portion P1b of the first pattern P1 is visible from the inside to the outside in the radial direction of the reel (as viewed in the radial direction from the rotation center CL of the reel frame 22). ), it is arranged so as not to overlap the reel frame 22 (support surface 22f). That is, the translucent portion P1b is arranged so as not to overlap with any of the left and right rim portions 22a1 and 22a2 (a pair of annular portions) and the connection portion 22b. By arranging the symbols in this way, it is possible to prevent the reel frame 22 from blocking the light transmitted through the translucent portion P1b, thereby improving the visibility of the symbols.

Further, the edge portion P1a of the first pattern P1 is less likely to transmit light from the reel backlight substrate 23 than the translucent portion P1b of the first pattern P1. Therefore, the presence or absence of an overlapping portion between the edge P1a of the first symbol P1 and the reel frame 22 (support surface 22f) when viewed from the radially inner side of the reel to the outer side depends on the presence or absence of the overlapping portion of the edge P1a of the first symbol P1. Little effect on appearance. In the reel tape RT of the present embodiment, the edge portion P1a of the first pattern P1 has a pair of rim portions 22a1 and 22a2 (end support surfaces 22d1 and 22d2) and a connection portion 22b when viewed from the radial inside to the outside of the reel. (connection support surface 22e) so as to partially overlap each other.

Furthermore, first and second adhesive regions 651 are applied to the rear surfaces of both ends of the reel tape RT in the width direction to adhere to the end support surfaces 22d1 and 22d2 of the rim portions 22a1 and 22a2. , 652 are provided. In this embodiment, the edge portion P1a of the first pattern P1 is arranged so as to partially overlap the first and second adhesion regions 651 and 652 when viewed from the radially inner side to the outer side of the reel. . The first and second adhesive regions 651 and 652 are each set at a distance in the range of 4 mm to 6 mm from the end of the reel tape RT, and are about 1 mm (for example, 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm).

In this way, the first pattern P1 is arranged so that the edge P1a overlaps the rims 22a1 and 22a2 and the connecting portion 22b, so that the size of the pattern is increased in the lateral and longitudinal directions of the reel tape RT. It is possible to form Further, since the edge portion P1a and the translucent portion P1b are formed so as to be in contact with each other, the size of the translucent portion P1b can be increased, and the visibility of the design can be improved. In addition, since the translucent part P1b is formed so as to avoid overlapping with the reel frame 22, there is no risk of misrecognition by the player.

Similarly, in the reel tape RT of the present embodiment, the edge portion P6a (see FIG. 4) of the sixth pattern P6 is the left and right rim portions 22a1 and 22a2 (first and the second adhesive regions 651, 652) (the illustration is omitted because it is the same as the first pattern P1). Also, the translucent portion P6b of the sixth pattern P6 is formed so as not to overlap the frame 22 (support surface 22f).

Further, the edge portion P1a of the first pattern P1 and the edge portion P6a of the sixth pattern P6 are formed by the first rim portion 22a1 (first end support surface 21d1) and the second rim portion 22a2 (second end support surface 22d2). are not limited to those arranged so as to partially overlap with both. The edge portion P1a of the first pattern and the edge portion P6a of the sixth pattern may be arranged so as to partially overlap at least one of the first rim portion 22a1 and the second rim portion 22a2. Further, the edge P1a of the first pattern and the edge P6a of the sixth pattern may be formed so as not to overlap the connection portion 22b, and may overlap the first rim portion 22a1 and the second rim portion 22a2. Instead, it may be formed so as to overlap only the connecting portion 22b.

One end T1c, which is the end of the reel tape RT on the first rim portion 22a1 side (one annular portion side) in the lateral direction, and the first pattern P1 are separated from each other by a predetermined distance in the lateral direction. The other end T1d, which is the end on the side of the second rim portion 22a2, and the first pattern P1 are separated from each other by a predetermined distance in the lateral direction. As a result, when the first pattern P1 is printed on the reel tape RT, even if the first pattern P1 is shifted to the one end T1c side by the distance g1 or the other end T1d side by the distance g2, the first pattern P1 protrudes from the reel tape RT. We are trying to prevent it from being lost.

Furthermore, the distance g1 in the lateral direction C from one end T1c to the first pattern P1 is equal to or less than the width j1 (see FIG. 13) of the end support surface 22d1, and the distance from the other end T1d to the first pattern P1 is less than the width j1 (see FIG. 13). The distance g2 in the hand direction C is equal to or less than the width j2 (see FIG. 13) of the end support surface 221d2. As a result, it is possible to enlarge the first pattern P1 in the transverse direction C while allowing the deviation of the first pattern P1 in the transverse direction C when printing the first pattern P1 on the reel tape T1. We are trying to improve the visibility of the pattern and the design. Both the distance g1 and the distance g2 are preferably 1 mm or more and 3 mm or less.

The distance in the short direction from the one end T1c and the other end T1d to the sixth pattern P6 is the same as the distances g1 and g2 in the short direction from the one end T1c and the other end T1d to the first pattern P1. Description is omitted. Also, the first pattern and the sixth pattern may be printed outside the edges in the longitudinal direction and the lateral direction.

Furthermore, the edge portion P1a of the first pattern P1 is not limited to being formed adjacent to the translucent portion P1b. For example, the edge P1a of the first pattern P1 and the translucent portion P1b may be formed apart from each other as in the case of the sixth pattern P6. In this case, the edge P1a of the first pattern P1 and the translucent portion P1b It is sufficient for the region between to be more difficult for light to pass through than the transparent portion P1b. For example, it can be formed so that light is less likely to pass through than the translucent portion P1b and more light can pass through than the edge portion P1a.

[Gap at the bottom of the front door]
Next, the lower gap of the front door FD (lower front door DD) will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16. FIG. 13 to 15 are cross-sectional views along the SS line shown in FIG. The position of the SS line is shifted leftward (offset) from the right end of the game machine 1 (the right side of the housing BX) by a predetermined dimension (a dimension corresponding to the diameter of a medal). Although the details will be described later, FIG. 13 shows the case where the front door FD is in the "first state", FIG. 14 shows the case where the front door FD is in the "second state", and FIG. is in the "third state".

As shown in FIG. 13 , a supported portion 81 (convex part) is provided. In addition, in the present embodiment, a roller portion is provided at the tip of the supported portion 81 . A support portion 82 that supports the supported portion 81 is formed at a position corresponding to the supported portion 81 (when the front door FD is closed) on the right side inside the housing BX. In this embodiment, the supporting portion 82 is formed in a plate shape, and supports the supported portion 81 from below. When the front door FD is closed from the open state, first, the roller portion of the supported portion 81 contacts (abuts) the front side of the support portion 82, and then the roller portion of the supported portion 81 It rides on (rides on) the support portion 82, and the roller portion advances on the support portion 82 to the rear side. Then, the roller portion stops at a predetermined position. When the front door FD is closed, the supported portion 81 is supported from below, and when the front door FD is opened, the supported portion 81 is unsupported from below (released). The front door FD, which has lost support from below, is lowered by its own weight.

The state (position) of the front door FD includes a first state, a second state, and a third state.
(First state)
As shown in FIG. 13, in the first state, the front door FD is closed (closed), and the supported portion 81 of the front door FD is supported by the support portion 82 of the housing BX (closed state). , closed). In this embodiment, the supported portion 81 is in a state of applying (loading) a load to the supporting portion 82 . It can also be said that the supporting portion 82 lifts the supported portion 81 upward.
(Second state)
As shown in FIG. 14, the second state is a state in which the front door FD is open and the supported portion 81 of the front door FD is not in contact with the support portion 82 of the housing BX (open state). state).
(Third state)
As shown in FIG. 15, the third state is a state in which the front door FD is open and the supported portion 81 of the front door FD is in contact with the support portion 82 of the housing BX. It can also be said that the supported portion 81 is in contact with the supporting portion 82 and the front door FD is not completely closed but is open.

A bottom surface (lower surface) BXb of the gaming machine (casing BX) is a surface that contacts a mating member (island equipment, etc.). Hereinafter, a surface (flat surface) including a surface where the housing BX and the mating member are in contact with each other is referred to as a mounting surface Z of the housing BX. The mounting surface Z of the housing BX includes the upper surface of the mating member (stand). The table extends from the rear side toward the front side, and is also positioned (existing) below the saucer MP. The player can place a drink or the like in the space on the left side of the saucer MP, for example.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the first state, the dimension (vertical dimension) of the gap from the lower end (lower side) Y1 of the front door FD to the mounting surface Z of the housing BX is the first dimension L1. (designed to be the first dimension L1). The first dimension L1 is approximately 3 to 5 mm.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the second state, the dimension (vertical dimension) of the gap from the lower end (lower side) Y2 of the front door FD to the mounting surface Z of the housing BX is smaller than the first dimension L1. It has a second dimension L2 (it is designed to have the second dimension L2). The second dimension L2 is approximately 2 to 3 mm.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the third state, the dimension (vertical dimension) of the gap from the lower end (lower side) Y3 of the front door FD to the placement surface Z of the housing BX is smaller than the first dimension L1. It has three dimensions L3 (it is designed to have the third dimension L3). The third dimension L3 is approximately 2 to 3 mm.

The lower end Y2 and the lower end Y3 are located below the lower end Y1. In this embodiment, the lower surface of the saucer MP is inclined downward from the front side to the rear side of the gaming machine 1, and the lower end of the front door FD serves as the lower end of the lower surface of the saucer MP. there is Further, the thickness of the bottom plate BXL of the housing BX is approximately 15 mm.

As shown in FIG. 16, the diameter of the game medal M is defined as L4. Also, let the thickness of the game medal M be a dimension L5. A game medal M used in a game in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a dimension L4 of Φ25 (approximately 25 mm in diameter) and a dimension L5 of approximately 1.6 mm. However, the game medal M may have a dimension L4 of Φ30 (approximately 30 mm in diameter) and a dimension L5 of approximately 1.7 mm. Also, the diameter of the game ball B is defined as a dimension L6. Dimension L6 is about 11 mm.

The first dimension L1 shown in FIG. 13 is smaller than the diameter L6 of the game ball B and larger than the thickness L5 of the game medal M (designed to be larger).
The second dimension L2 shown in FIG. 14 is smaller than the diameter L6 of the game ball B and larger than the thickness L5 of the game medal M (designed to be larger).
The third dimension L3 shown in FIG. 15 is smaller than the diameter L6 of the game ball B and larger than the thickness L5 of the game medal M (designed to be larger).

For example, consider a case where a slot machine and a pachinko machine are installed close to each other and game balls B are present near the front door FD (receiving tray MP). In the state where the front door FD is closed (first state), even if the game ball B rolls under the front door FD (receiving tray MP), the first dimension L1 is larger than the diameter L6 of the game ball B. is also small, the game ball B does not enter deep. That is, as described above, the lower surface of the receiving tray MP is inclined upward toward the front side (front side), but the game ball B does not hit the inclined surface before reaching the lower end of the front door FD. Abut (contact) and stop. When the front door FD is opened in this state, the game ball B is pushed forward and falls from the table. In addition, since the game ball B falls in this way, the game ball B does not interfere when the front door FD is closed. The same is true in the second state and the third state, and the game ball B stops before reaching the lower end of the front door FD. It is pushed out and falls from the top of the second.

The first dimension L1 is greater than the third dimension L3, the third dimension L3 is greater than the second dimension L2, and the second dimension L2 is greater than the dimension L5. In other words, the following relationship is established.
L1>L3>L2>L5
Note that the third dimension L3 may be greater than or equal to the second dimension L2 (L3≧L2). Also, the third dimension L3 may be substantially the same as the second dimension L2 (L3≈L2). “Substantially identical” means that the difference between the two is within 1 mm, for example.

In the state shown in FIG. 15 (third state), although not shown, the dimension of the gap from the right side (right end) of the front door FD to the right side (right end) of the housing BX is defined as a fourth dimension L7. The fourth dimension L7 can also be said to be the open dimension (horizontal dimension in FIG. 16) of the right end portion of the front door FD in the third state. The fourth dimension L7 is approximately 33 mm. This fourth dimension L7 is larger (designed to be larger) than the diameter dimension L4 of the game medal M (L7>L4).

Even when the game medals M are placed on the mounting surface Z of the housing BX without overlapping, the game medals M do not prevent the front door FD from changing from the second state to the first state. (unprevented, unhindered).

When a store clerk in a game hall (hall) closes the front door FD to eliminate the cause of an empty error caused by running out of medals in the hopper, the medals are placed on the mounting surface Z of the housing BX. is placed, the front door FD can be closed without the medals coming into contact with the front door FD. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the front door FD cannot be closed due to a medal being caught in the gap between the front door FD and the housing BX, or a situation in which the front door FD is damaged.

Even if the game medals M are placed on the placement surface Z of the housing BX without overlapping, the front door FD changes from the first state to the second state (the closed front door FD is opening) is not prevented (not prevented, not hindered) by the game medal M.

When a game hall (hall) clerk opens the closed front door FD to eliminate the cause of an empty error caused by running out of medals in the hopper, medals are placed on the mounting surface Z of the housing BX. is placed, the front door FD can be opened without the medals coming into contact with the front door FD. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the front door FD cannot be opened due to a medal being caught in the gap between the front door FD and the mounting surface Z, or a situation in which the front door FD is damaged.

Since the first dimension L1, the second dimension L2, and the third dimension L3 are larger than the thickness (dimension L5) of the game medal M, it is assumed that the lower side of the front door FD (receiving tray MP) and the receiving tray MP Even if the front door FD is opened and closed in a state in which the game medal M has entered (the medal M has been hidden) between the lower end of the front door FD and the medal M, does not come into contact. In other words, the medal M hidden in the gap between the tray MP and the stand does not interfere with the opening and closing of the front door FD. Therefore, the front door FD can be smoothly opened and closed even when medals M are placed on the mounting surface Z of the housing BX. In addition, if the lower end of the front door FD touches the medal M when the front door FD is opened, the medal M falls from the table to the floor, and the user has to search for the medal. , it is possible to prevent such troubles from occurring.

In this embodiment, the second dimension L2 and the third dimension L3 are designed to be larger than the thickness L5 of the game medal M, but the quality (durability) of the hinge HN (see FIG. 4) There may be cases where the second dimension L2 and the third dimension L3 become equal to or less than the thickness L5 of the medal due to deterioration, assembly error, or the like. Even in that case, in the process of moving the front door FD from the third state (FIG. 16) to the first state (FIG. 14), the supported portion 81 of the front door FD moves above the supporting portion 82 of the housing BX. (The supported portion 81 is supported so as to be loaded on the supporting portion 82), and a dimension corresponding to the thickness of the medal is secured between the front door FD and the mounting surface Z. Therefore, the situation that the front door FD cannot be closed or the situation that the front door FD is damaged can be avoided. The opening dimension of the front door FD when the supported portion 81 is supported by the supporting portion 82 and the dimension corresponding to the thickness of the medal is secured between the front door FD and the mounting surface Z is It is larger (designed to be larger) than the diameter dimension L4 of M.

[Possibility of other embodiments]
In this embodiment, the front door FD as the front door includes a lower locking unit mounting surface DBa, a cylinder peripheral surface DBd, a stop button unit mounting surface DBe, and a button cover, which are formed parallel to the mating surface DDa. A support surface DBg, a lever mounting surface DBj, a lever peripheral surface DBn, a checkout button peripheral surface DBp, a single bet button peripheral surface DBq, and a plurality of lock unit mounting holes DBb formed so as to extend in a direction orthogonal to the mating surface DDa. , a cylinder through hole DBc, a plurality of stop button unit mounting holes DBf, a plurality of lever mounting holes DBk, a lever through hole DBm, a settlement button through hole, and a single bed button through hole, and are integrally formed. Although it has a lower door base DB, it is not limited to this.

For example, the front door has a lower locking unit mounting surface, a cylinder surrounding surface, a stop button unit mounting surface, a button cover mounting surface, a lever mounting surface, a lever surrounding surface, and a checkout button surrounding surface formed parallel to the mating surface. It may have one or more of the surface and the single bet button surrounding surface. Further, for example, the front door has a plurality of lock unit mounting holes, a cylinder through hole, a plurality of stop button unit mounting holes, a plurality of lever mounting holes, and a lever mounting hole formed to extend in a direction perpendicular to the mating surface. Any one or more of the through hole, the through hole for the settlement button, and the through hole for the single bet button may be provided.

In addition, for example, the front door has a bottom locking unit mounting surface, a cylinder surrounding surface, a stop button unit mounting surface, a button cover mounting surface, a lever mounting surface, a lever surrounding surface, a settlement button surrounding surface, a single bed button surrounding surface, a plurality of Any one or more of a lock unit mounting hole, a cylinder through hole, a plurality of stop button unit mounting holes, a plurality of lever mounting holes, a lever through hole, a settlement button through hole, and a single bed button through hole The portion where is formed may be composed of a part separate from the lower door base. Specifically, the front door may have the operating portion as a separate component from the lower door base, or may have a structure in which the operating portion, which is a separate component, is attached to the lower door base.

In this embodiment, the cylinder peripheral surface DBd, the button peripheral surface 32d, the through hole peripheral surface BCb, the lever peripheral surface DBn, the settlement button peripheral surface DBp, the single bet button peripheral surface DBq, the cylinder through hole DBc, the button through hole The hole BCa, the through hole DBm for the lever, the through hole for the settlement button, and the through hole for the single bet button are arranged at positions visible from the front, but are not limited to this. Cylinder Surrounding Surface, Button Surrounding Surface, Through Hole Surrounding Surface, Lever Surrounding Surface, Settlement Button Surrounding Surface, Single Bet Button Surrounding Surface, Cylinder Through Hole, Button Through Hole, Lever Through Hole, Settlement Button Through Hole and Single The bet button through-hole may be arranged inside the gaming machine so as not to be visually recognized from the outside.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the front door FD is divided vertically into an upper front door UD and a lower front door DD that can be opened and closed individually, but the present invention is not limited to this. The front door may be supported by the housing so as to be able to open and close the opening of the housing. , it may have a door base to which various operation means are attached, and may be configured to be able to open and close the opening of the housing integrally, or it may be configured by dividing into upper and lower parts, but the upper and lower parts doors may be connected to each other so that they cannot be opened and closed individually.

Further, in this embodiment, the stop buttons B1 to B3 form a stop button unit BU together with the button spring 33, the stop switch 35, the button guide 32, etc., and are unitized as the stop button unit BU. , is attached to the lower door base DB from the front, but is not limited to this. The stop button only needs to be configured to be guided by the button guide hole in movement in the front-rear direction. , a button spring, a stop switch, and a button guide having a button guide hole may be unitized, and a plurality (for example, three) may be attached to the lower door base or the like, or the button guide hole may be attached to the lower door base or the lower door base. It may be formed integrally with the operating section or the like.

In the present embodiment, the front end portion CYa of the cylinder lock CY is inserted into the cylinder through-hole DBc, and the rear portion of the start lever unit LU is inserted into the lever through-hole DBm, but the present invention is not limited to this. At least part of the cylinder lock is inserted into the cylinder through-hole, and at least part of the start lever unit is inserted into the lever through-hole. For example, the entire cylinder lock is inserted into the cylinder through-hole. Alternatively, the entire start lever unit may be inserted into the lever through-hole.

1 Gaming machine (slot machine)
B1 Stop button B2 Stop button B3 Stop button BX Case FD Front door SL Start lever Z Placement surface L1 First dimension L2 Second dimension L5 Game medal thickness c First offset amount b Second offset amount a1 Third offset Amount e Fourth offset amount

Claims (1)

a housing;
a front door that can be opened and closed with the left side of the housing as an axis ,
The state of the front door includes a first state, a second state and a third state,
The first state is a state in which the front door is closed and the supported portion of the front door is supported by the support portion of the housing,
The second state is a state in which the front door is opened and the supported portion is not in contact with the supporting portion,
The third state is a state in which the front door is opened and the supported portion is in contact with the supporting portion,
A vertical dimension between the lower end of the front door and the bottom surface of the housing in the first state is defined as a first dimension,
A vertical dimension between the lower end of the front door and the bottom surface of the housing in the second state is defined as a second dimension,
Assuming that the vertical dimension between the lower end of the front door and the bottom surface of the housing in the third state is the third dimension,
The second dimension is smaller than the first dimension and larger than the thickness of the game medal,
The third dimension is smaller than the first dimension and larger than the thickness of the game medal,
Said first dimension, said second dimension and said third dimension are gaming machines in which the diameter is smaller than the diameter of a game ball,
The front door is
a bet button;
a start lever arranged to the left of the bet button;
a stop button arranged to the right of the bet button,
The stop buttons include a first stop button arranged on the leftmost side and a second stop button arranged to the right of the first stop button,
A lateral offset amount between the start lever and the bet button is defined as a first offset amount, a lateral offset amount between the bet button and the first stop button is defined as a second offset amount, and the first stop button and the Assuming that the offset amount in the horizontal direction from the second stop button is a third offset amount, and the offset amount in the horizontal direction between the start lever and the first stop button is a fourth offset amount,
the first offset amount is smaller than the second offset amount,
the second offset amount is smaller than the third offset amount,
The gaming machine, wherein the third offset amount is smaller than the fourth offset amount.

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