JP7386770B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, gaming machines such as slot machines and pachinko machines are provided with connection boards for electrically connecting various devices used when playing games. For example, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, a connection board is provided on the back side of the pachinko machine for electrically connecting a ball payout device and a ball lending unit arranged on the side of the pachinko machine. This connection board has a board-side connector that can be connected to the wiring-side connector of the harness connected to the ball rental unit, etc., and when the connection board is housed and arranged in the connection board case, this board The side connector is exposed from the connection board case.

Approximately U-shaped engaging portions are provided near both ends of the board-side connector, and these engaging portions are erected obliquely upward toward the outside from both ends of the board-side connector. . Further, these engaging portions are rotatable around the base end portion connected to the board-side connector. With the wiring-side connector connected to the board-side connector, rotate the tips of the engaging parts toward both ends of the wiring-side connector, and connect the engaging parts to the engaged parts provided at both ends of the wiring-side connector. to engage the part. This can prevent the wiring side connector from easily coming off from the board side connector.

Further, a conventional general game machine (pachinko machine) has a guide passageway that guides game balls fired by a firing device to a game area of a game board. For example, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 2, there is an outer guide rail that guides game balls fired from a firing device to the upper part of the gaming area, and an inner guide rail that faces the outer guide rail at a predetermined distance. are erected on the board surface of the game board, and the space sandwiched between these outer guide rails and inner guide rails serves as a guide passage.

Usually, a game board has a decorative board and a rail base attached to the front surface of the decorative board, and an outer guide rail is attached to this rail base. Specifically, the rail base has an arc-shaped inner circumference when viewed from the front, and a plurality of protrusions are provided at predetermined intervals on the inner circumference. A plurality of holes are formed in the outer guide rail to correspond to these protrusions. When attaching the outer guide rail to the rail base, the protrusion of the rail base is inserted into the hole of the outer guide rail while deforming the outer guide rail into an arc shape along the inner circumference of the rail base. Thereby, the outer guide rail can be positioned with respect to the rail base, and the outer guide rail can be easily attached to the rail base.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2006-43201 JP 2018-89073 Publication

However, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, there is little free space around the connection board case, and the size of the engaging part provided on the connection board is relatively small. There was a risk that it would be difficult for a person to rotate the engaging portion.

In addition, in the conventional gaming machine (pachinko machine) described in Patent Document 2, depending on the arrangement positions of the plurality of protrusions of the rail base and the plurality of holes of the outer guide rail, the outer guide attached to the rail base Due to the collision between the rail and the game ball fired from the firing device, the outer guide rail may be displaced from the rail base. Therefore, it has been desired to properly attach the outer guide rail.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine in which the engaging portion can be easily handled. Another object of the present invention is to provide a game machine in which an outer guide rail can be appropriately attached.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a firing device that fires game balls, a game board (for example, game board 105, 308) having a game area (for example, game area 106, 350), and A design portion (e.g., design member 309) that protrudes forward at the top, a game ball path (e.g., guide path 35c) through which game balls passing through the upper end of the game area are guided, and provided on the back side of the game board. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine P, P
'), the game board is provided with a plate-shaped outer guide rail part (for example, an outer guide rail 81) that comes into contact with the game ball fired by the firing device, and the predetermined board is arranged on the wiring side. It has a board-side connector (for example, board-side connector 43) that can be connected to a connector (wiring-side connector C), and the board-side connector has a mating part that can be mated with the wiring-side connector, and a mating part that can be mated with the wiring-side connector, and A first rotational state (for example, the state shown in FIG. 12) in which the connector is rotated in the direction of engagement with the engaged part (for example, the engaged part C1) and the engaged part of the wiring side connector. It has an engaging part (for example, the engaging part 42) that can be rotated between a second rotating state (for example, the state shown in FIG. 11) in which the housing is not engaged and a second rotating state ( for example, the state shown in FIG. 11). The member has an opening that exposes the board-side connector, and a suppressing portion that suppresses a rotation range of the engaging portion, and the engaging portion has a base end portion (e.g., a base end portion 42b), a tip portion (for example, the tip portion 42a), and a contact portion that can come into contact with the engaged portion (for example, the portion of the engaging portion 42 shown in FIG. 12 that is in contact with the engaged portion C1). and is adapted to be in contact with the suppressing part in the second rotating state, and the height of the suppressing part is lower than the height of the mating part, and the contact part The interval between the engaging parts below the contact part is narrower than the interval between the engaging parts above the contact part (for example, see paragraph 0045 and FIG. 12), and the outer guide rail part has the A plurality of predetermined positioning parts (for example, holes 81c) are formed to enable positioning of the outer guide rail part , and the end of the outer guide rail part on the side of the launching device (for example, the base end part 81a) is connected to the starting end. The end of the outer guide rail part on the side away from the firing device (e.g., the tip end 81b) is the end part , and the range from the starting end of the outer guide rail part to the left end (e.g., the left end part 81e) is the end part. If a fourth range (e.g., fourth range R4) is defined as a range, and a range from the left end to the terminal end of the outer guide rail section is defined as a fifth range (e.g., fifth range R5), the number of the predetermined positioning parts in each range is characterized in that the fourth range is greater than or equal to the fifth range (for example, see paragraph 0118 and FIGS. 27 and 28).

According to the present invention, the engaging portion can be made easier to handle. Additionally, the outer guide rail can be properly attached.

1 is a front view showing the external configuration of a gaming machine (slot machine) according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external configuration of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention when the upper and lower doors are opened. 1 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a power supply unit, a medal number control board unit, and a connection board unit arranged inside the casing of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a front view showing the medal payout number control board unit and the connection board unit shown in FIG. 4. FIG. It is a front view showing a connection board case of a connection board unit of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the connection board case shown in FIG. 6; 7 is a side view of the connection board case shown in FIG. 6. FIG. 7 is a top view of the connection board case shown in FIG. 6. FIG. FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a wiring side connector of the harness electrically connected to the connection board in the connection board case shown in FIG. 6; FIG. 7 is a perspective view for explaining a work procedure for connecting the wiring side connector of the harness to the connection board housed in the connection board case shown in FIG. 6; FIG. 7 is a perspective view for explaining a work procedure for connecting the wiring side connector of the harness to the connection board housed in the connection board case shown in FIG. 6; FIG. 7 is a front view showing a connection board case according to a modification. 14 is a perspective view of the connection board case shown in FIG. 13. FIG. 14 is a side view of the connection board case shown in FIG. 13. FIG. 14 is a top view of the connection board case shown in FIG. 13. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a rotation range of an engaging portion provided in the connection board case shown in FIG. 13. FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the external configuration of a gaming machine (pachinko machine) according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external configuration of a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a rear view of a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded perspective view of a decorative board, a rail base, and an outside guide rail which constitute a game board concerning a 2nd embodiment. FIG. 23 is a perspective view showing the decorative board to which the rail base and outer guide rail shown in FIG. 22 are attached. 24 is a front view showing the decorative board shown in FIG. 23. FIG. 24 is an enlarged view of area A surrounded by dotted lines shown in FIG. 23. FIG. 26 is a sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 25. FIG. FIG. 24 is a top view when the outer guide rail shown in FIG. 23 is extended in a band shape. It is a table showing the relationship between the range in which holes of the outer guide rail are formed and the number of holes formed within that range. FIG. 7 is a front view showing the external configuration of a gaming machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention. 30 is a front view showing a game board provided in the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 29. FIG. 30 is a sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 29. FIG. (a) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 29 when the game ball moves along the outer circumferential surface of the guide path, and (b) is a cross-sectional view when the game ball moves along the inner circumferential surface of the guide path. 30 is a sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. 29. FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of a connection board provided in the gaming machine according to the first to third embodiments of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the first embodiment, a slot machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine. The slot machines S shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are installed in each gaming island (not shown) arranged in plurality in a gaming hall (hall). A card unit (gaming medal lending device) (not shown) is arranged on the right side of the slot machine S.

This slot machine S is a so-called "medalless slot machine" that does not require medals when playing games. Therefore, this slot machine S is provided with a medal insertion slot into which a player inserts medals, a medal payout port through which medals are paid out to the player, and a device for controlling the inserted medals, such as a medal selector and a hopper. Not yet. Instead, in this slot machine S, the gaming value is directly added to the credits (game points (game medals) that can be used in the game) according to lending operations, etc., and the added number of credits (number of game medals) is It is displayed on a game medal number display device which will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 1, this slot machine S includes a housing 1, an upper door 2 attached to the upper front of the housing 1 so that it can be opened and closed like a door, and an upper door 2 that can be opened and closed like a door at the lower front of the housing 1. It mainly includes a freely attached lower door 3.

The upper door 2 includes a lamp 4 that performs a light production, a sub-monitor 5 that performs a video and image production, bet lamps 6a to 6c that notify the set bet amount by lighting, and information regarding the order of operation of the stop switch. A main monitor 7 that reports information regarding the reels and advantageous sections, and a transparent display window 8 that allows the plurality of reels (see FIG. 2) arranged in the housing 1 to be viewed are provided.

The lower door 3 includes a start lever 9 for starting the rotation of each reel and determining the validity of the winning combination, stop switches 10 to 12 for stopping the rotation of each reel, and a maximum bet amount ( In this embodiment, there is a MAXBET switch 13 that sets the number of bets (in this embodiment, "3"), a one-bet BET switch 14 that sets the number of bets using credits equivalent to one medal, and a MAXBET switch 14 that can be operated at a predetermined timing during the game. button 15, a game medal number display device 16 that displays the number of game medals electromagnetically recorded, a settlement button 17 that returns the inserted game medals to the game medal number display device 16, cursor keys that move the cursor up, down, left and right. A cross key unit 18 that includes buttons for confirming and canceling operations, a door key 19 for inserting the key that opens and closes the upper door 2 or lower door 3, and a card unit (gaming medals) that records the number of game medals electromagnetically. A counting button 20 for transmitting data to the lending device, a speaker 21 for producing sound effects, etc. are provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, a reel unit RU is arranged inside the housing 1. The reel unit RU includes a left reel 22a, a middle reel 22b, and a right reel 22c. Each reel 22a to 22c is rotated by a stepping motor (not shown). When the reels 22a to 22c are stopped, three consecutive symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 22a to 22c (hereinafter referred to as "upper symbols," "middle symbols," and "lower symbols," respectively.) ) are displayed on the display window 8, allowing the player to visually see a total of nine symbols arranged in three rows and three columns.

The display window 8 is provided with an upper stop position, a middle stop position, and a lower stop position where the upper, middle, and lower symbols of each reel 22a to 22c stop, respectively. Effective lines L are set for each combination. Specifically, the effective line L is made up of a combination of the stop positions of the middle stage of the left reel 22a, the middle stage of the middle reel 22b, and the middle stage of the right reel 22c.

Although not shown, a left symbol row is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the left reel 22a, a middle symbol row is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the middle reel 22b, and a right symbol row is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the right reel 22c, and these symbol rows are arranged evenly. Each area is divided into 20 areas (20 frames). One symbol is arranged in each region of the symbol row, and symbol numbers 0 to 19 are respectively associated with each symbol. A plurality of types of symbols are arranged in each symbol row, and combinations of these symbols are associated with each other in advance.

Furthermore, inside the housing 1, there is a main control board 30 for controlling the progress of the game of the slot machine S, a sub-control board 31 for controlling the performance according to the game state, and a player-owned A medal number control board 32 (see FIG. 4) for controlling credits (gaming medals), and a connection board (predetermined board) 33 (see FIG. 4) for electrically connecting the medal number control board and the card unit. ) and a power supply board 34 are provided. The main control board 30, the sub-control board 31, the medal number control board 32, the connection board 33, and the power supply board 34 are all arranged inside the housing 1 while being housed in a dedicated case. For example, the power supply board 34 is configured as a power supply unit EU by being housed in a power supply board case, and is arranged within the housing 1.

Further, inside the housing 1, a door open detection switch 2s is provided to detect the open state of the upper door 2 or the lower door 3. When the open state of the upper door 2 or the lower door 3 is detected, the open state of the upper door 2 or the lower door 3 can be notified by the speaker 21, the sub-monitor 5, etc.

Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the electrical configuration of the slot machine S of this embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 30 includes a main CPU, a main ROM, and a main RAM, although not shown. The main control board 30 includes a reel unit RU (reels 22a to 22c), a start lever 9, each stop switch 10 to 12, a main monitor 7, a payment button 17, a bet lamp 6a to 6c, a door open detection switch 2s, and a setting key. A switch 30a, a setting/reset button 30b, and other devices (not shown) are connected. Note that the setting key switch 30a functions as a switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. In addition, the setting/reset button 30b functions as a reset switch to cancel an error state etc. in normal times, and in a setting change state to change the set value of the winning probability (ball output rate) of the internal lottery. Functions as a configuration switch.

The main CPU reads out the program stored in the main ROM based on signals from each device connected to the main control board 30 and signals from a timer counter (not shown) being input to the main control board 30. It executes various processes and sends commands to the sub-control board 31 or the medal number control board 32 depending on the results of the processes. Note that the main RAM functions as a work area for data during processing by the main CPU.

Although not shown, the sub-control board 31 includes a sub-CPU, a sub-ROM, and a sub-RAM. A lamp 4, a speaker 21, a sub-monitor 5, a performance button 15, and a cross key unit 18 are connected to the sub-control board 31. Further, the sub-control board 31 is connected to the main control board 30 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 30 to the sub-control board 31.

The sub CPU reads the program stored in the sub ROM and performs arithmetic processing based on commands etc. sent from the main control board 30, and also controls the lamp 4, speaker 21, sub monitor 5, etc. based on the processing. Control the production equipment. Further, the sub-control board 31 controls the lamp 4, the speaker 21, and the sub-monitor 5 based on the signals output from the performance button 15 and the cross key unit 18. Note that the sub-RAM functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing by the sub-CPU.

Although not shown, the medal number control board 32 includes a medal number control CPU, a medal number control ROM, and a medal number control RAM. Connected to the medal number control board 32 are a MAXBET switch 13, a single BET switch 14, a counting button 20, a game medal number clear switch 32a, and a game medal number display device 16. Note that the game medal number clear switch 32a functions as a switch that erases (sets to "0") the number of game medals stored in the medal number control RAM. Further, the medal number control board 32 is connected to the main control board 30 so as to be able to communicate in both directions from the main control board 30 to the medal number control board 32.

The medal number control CPU stores signals in the medal number control ROM based on signals from each device connected to the medal number control board 32 and signals from a timer counter (not shown) input to the medal number control board 32. The CPU 30 reads out the programs that have been created, executes various processes, and sends commands to the main control board 30 according to the results of the processes. Note that the medal number control RAM functions as a work area for data during processing by the medal number control CPU.

The connection board (predetermined board) 33 functions as a relay board for realizing communication between the medal number control board 32 and the card unit CU. Regarding the communication between the medal number control board 32 and the card unit CU, lending information (information regarding the operation for withdrawing the balance stored in the card inserted in the card unit CU and using it for a game in the slot machine S) and lending response information (response information to lending information), and other counting information (information related to counting processing from credits to medals) and gaming machine information are transferred from the medal number control board 32 to the card unit. Communication is performed in one direction to the CU.

In the slot machine S configured as described above, an internal lottery is performed to determine the success or failure of multiple types of winning combinations based on the operation of the start lever 9 (game start operation) in a state where a specified number of game medals is set as the number of bets. At the same time, the rotation of each reel 22a to 22c is started, and the rotation of each reel 22a to 22c is stopped based on the operation of the enabled stop switch 10 to 12 and the result of the internal lottery, thereby completing one game. will be held. The main control board 30 sends a plurality of types of commands to the sub-control board 31 during one game, and the sub-control board 31 receives the plurality of commands sent by the main control board 30. The presentation mode is controlled by receiving the information.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, the arrangement of the power supply board 34, the medal number control board 32, and the connection board 33 in the casing 1 of this embodiment will be described. Note that in FIG. 4, illustration of the reel unit RU and the like is omitted for convenience of explanation.

As shown in FIG. 4, the power supply board 34 is housed in the power supply board case 340 as described above, and is arranged inside the housing 1 in a state where it is configured as a power supply unit EU. This power supply unit EU is formed into a substantially rectangular flat plate shape, and is disposed at the rear left corner of the bottom plate 1b so that its back face faces the back plate 1a of the housing 1. A plate-shaped base member 35 is attached to the back plate 1a on the right side of the power supply unit EU.

As shown in FIG. 5, a transparent medal number control board case 320 housing the medal number control board 32 is attached to the center of the base member 35 described above. The medal number control board 32 and the medal number control board case 320 constitute a medal number control board unit 32U. Furthermore, a transparent connection board case (storage member) 330 that houses the connection board 33 is attached to the upper left part of the base member 35 . The connection board 33 and the connection board case 330 constitute a connection board unit 33U.

As shown in FIG. 4, a space SP of a predetermined size is secured between the power supply unit EU and the base member 35, and various wirings can be arranged in this space SP. The attachment of the base member 35 to the back plate 1a of the housing 1, the attachment of the medal number control board unit 32U to the base member 35, and the attachment of the connection board unit 33U to the base member 35 can be done using well-known attachment means such as screws. It is designed to be easy to use.

Next, the connection board case 330 of the connection board unit 33U of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 11. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, the connection board case 330 is formed into a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and a rectangular opening 330a is provided in the lower region of the rectangular front surface F1. On the other hand, the connection board 33 housed in the connection board case 330 includes a board that can be connected to the wiring side connector (see FIGS. 10 and 11) of the harness electrically connected to the card unit CU (see FIG. 3). A side connector 43 is provided. The board-side connector 43 includes a connector connecting portion 40, a rectangular support plate 41 that supports the connector connecting portion 40, and an engaging portion 42 that can be engaged with the wiring-side connector. The connector connecting portion 40 is formed to protrude forward from the central portion of the support plate 41. When the connection board 33 is housed in the connection board case 330, the connector connecting portion 40 and the support plate 41 are exposed from the opening 330a.

Note that a rectangular opening 440b is provided in the upper region of the front surface F1 of the connection board case 330, and the connection board 33 is provided with another connector connection portion 50 different from the connector connection portion 40 described above. . When the connection board 33 is housed in the connection board case 330, the other connector connection part 50 is exposed from the opening 440b, and the wiring electrically connected to the medal number control board 32 through this opening 440b. A side connector (not shown) and another connector connecting portion 50 can be connected.

The engaging portions 42 are provided at both ends of the support plate 41 in the longitudinal direction. The engaging portion 42 is a hook formed by forming a metal wire into an elongated U-shape, and has a curved distal end portion 42a and a pair of proximal end portions 42b continuous with the distal end portion 42a. There is. The pair of base end portions 42b are inserted into shaft holes (not shown) provided in the support plate 41, and the engaging portion 42 is arranged in the direction of the center of the connection board case 330 (see FIG. (in the direction shown by the solid arrow). Furthermore, the engaging portions 42 are erected obliquely upward from both ends of the support plate 41 toward the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330 (see FIG. 9).

A rib (restriction part) 60 is provided in the vicinity of the opening 330a in the connection board case 330 so as to protrude. Specifically, these ribs 60 are formed near the outer peripheral edge of the front surface F1 of the connection board case 330 on the sides of both ends along the longitudinal direction of the opening 330a. Further, the rib 60 is formed along the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330 so as to have substantially the same length as the widthwise length of the opening 330a (see FIG. 6). Further, the rib 60 has a predetermined height (for example, 4 mm or 5 mm), and when the engaging portion 42 is not engaged with the engaged portion of the wiring side connector, the rib 60 is 42 from below (see Figure 9). That is, in this state, the engaging portion 42 is received by the rib 60 so as to form a predetermined angle with respect to the connection board case 330. Therefore, the rib 60 restricts the rotation range of the engaging portion 42, and the rib 60 is designed to restrict the rotation range of the engaging portion 42, and move the engaging portion 42 received as described above to the side F2 side of the connection board case 330 (indicated by the dotted arrow in FIG. 9). Further rotation in the direction shown by is restricted.

When the engaging portion 42 is received by the rib 60 as described above, the engaging portion 42 is in a state where it has rotated the most toward the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330. In this state, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 9, the tip portion 42a of the engaging portion 42 protrudes from the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330. Specifically, the tip portion 42a of the engaging portion 42 protrudes outward from the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330 by a length D [mm] along the horizontal direction.

6 and 9, the tip portions 42a of the pair of engaging portions 42 protrude from the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, in consideration of the space around the installation position of the connection board unit 33U, the tip 42a of one of the engagement parts 42 protrudes from the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330, while the tip of the other engagement part 42 protrudes from the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330. 42a may be configured not to protrude from the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330. In this case as well, the same effects as those of the above embodiment can be achieved, and the space around the location of the connection board case 330 can be flexibly accommodated.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12, the work procedure for connecting the wiring side connector of the harness electrically connected to the card unit CU to the board side connector 43 of the connection board 33, and the work procedure when connecting the wiring side connector of the harness electrically connected to the card unit CU, and the board side connector 43 The following describes the procedure for removing the wiring side connector connected to the

As shown in FIG. 10, the harness H electrically connected to the card unit CU (see FIG. 3) includes a wiring K and a wiring side connector C provided at the tip of the wiring K. This wiring side connector C has an engaged portion C1 on the side of the connection board 33 that is connected to the board side connector 43. The engaged portion C1 is composed of a pair of both end pieces C10 facing each other with a predetermined interval, and a connecting piece C20 that connects these both end pieces C10, and is generally formed into a substantially U-shape. has been done. Projections C100 that project inward are formed on both end pieces C10 so as to face each other. The engaging portion 42 can engage with these protruding portions C100.

When the wiring side connector C of the harness H is not connected to the board side connector 43 of the connection board 33, as already shown in FIG. ) and is in contact with the upper end of the rib 60, and is held at a predetermined angle with respect to the connection board case 330. Further, in this state, the tip portion 42a of the engaging portion 42 protrudes from the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330.

When connecting the wiring side connector C of the harness H to the board side connector 43, first, as shown in FIG. 11, the wiring side connector C is inserted into the connector connecting part 40. Next, the engaging portion 42 is rotated inward (towards the center of the connection board case 330). At this time, pinch the tip 42a of the engaging portion 42 protruding from the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330 with your fingers to raise it up, and then pinch the intermediate portion between the tip 42a and the base 42b with your fingers and push it inside. While bending, the engaging part 42 is rotated so as to be pushed from the protruding part C100 side of both end pieces C10 to the connecting piece C20 side. Then, as shown in FIG. 12, the engaging portion 42 is arranged at a position closer to the connecting piece C20 than the protruding portion C100 of the both end pieces C10. At this time, the interval between the engaging parts 42 below the engaged part C1 is narrower than the interval between the engaging parts 42 above the engaged part C1, and the engaging part 42 as a whole has a substantially constricted shape. As a result, it engages with the engaged portion C1. Even if an attempt is made to pull out the wiring-side connector C from the board-side connector 43 in this state, the engaged portion C1 will be caught by the engaging portion 42 above the engaged portion C1. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the wiring side connector C from easily coming off from the board side connector 43.

When removing the wiring side connector C of the harness H from the board side connector 43, first, the engaging portion 42 is rotated so as to be removed from the engaged portion C1 of the wiring side connector C. At this time, while holding the intermediate portion between the distal end 42a and the proximal end 42b of the engaging portion 42 between fingers and bending it inward, move the engaging portion 42 from the connecting piece C20 side to the protruding portion C100 side of both end pieces C10. Rotate it so that it pushes out. Then, by rotating the engaging portion 42 so as to position it outside the protruding portion C100, the engaging portion 42 and the protruding portion C100 are disengaged. Thereafter, pinch the tip end 42a of the engaging part 42 with your fingers, and move the engaging part 42 outward (on the connecting board case 330) until the engaging part 42 abuts the upper end of the rib 60, as shown in FIG. side (F2 side). At this time, the engaging portion 42 is restricted from further rotating outward from the state in which it is in contact with the upper end portion of the rib 60 (see FIG. 9). That is, the engaging portion 42 is received by the rib 60 at a predetermined angle with respect to the connection board case 330, and cannot be rotated beyond this predetermined angle. After the engaging portion 42 is rotated until it comes into contact with the rib 60 in this manner, the wiring side connector C of the harness H is pulled out from the connector connecting portion 40.

As described above, according to the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the connection board (predetermined board) 33 has a board-side connector that can be connected to the wiring-side connector C of the harness H electrically connected to the card unit CU; A connection board case (storage member) 330 capable of storing the board 33 is provided. A rectangular opening 330a that exposes the board-side connector 43 is provided on the front surface F1 of the connection board case 330. The board-side connector 43 is rotatably provided with an engaging part 42 that can engage with the engaged part C1 of the wiring-side connector C. In the state in which the engagement portion 42 is rotated most outward (outside), the tip portion 42a of the engagement portion 42 protrudes from the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330. Therefore, even if the space around the installation position of the connection board case is narrow and the size of the engaging part 42 is relatively small, the operator can easily touch the tip 42a of the protruding engaging part 42. , and the engaging portion 42 can be easily rotated. Therefore, the engaging portion 42 can be made easier to handle.

Furthermore, a rib (regulating portion) 60 for restricting rotation of the engaging portion 42 is provided near the opening 330a of the connection board case 330. Therefore, the rib 60 prevents the engaging portion 42 from rotating beyond a predetermined angle toward the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330. Therefore, the function of the engaging part 42 is prevented from being damaged due to the proximal end 42b of the engaging part 42 coming off from the board-side connector 43 or deformation of the engaging part 42 itself. It can be prevented.

Further, the engaging portion 42 is erected obliquely upward from both ends of the support plate 41 toward the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330, and in this state, the engaging portion 42 is supported from below by the rib 330b. There is. Therefore, since the tip portion 42a of the engaging portion 42 is floating from the connection board case 330, when the operator engages the engaging portion 42 with the engaged portion C1 of the wiring side connector C, The engaging portion 42 can be easily pinched with fingers.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, it is preferable that the engaging portion 42 is set to a length that protrudes from the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330. In this case, the tip portion 42a of the engaging portion 42 may be located outside the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330. This makes it easier for the operator to grasp the engaging portion 42 with his or her fingers.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the engaging portion 42 may be set to a length that does not protrude from the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330. In this case, the tip portion 42a of the engaging portion 42 may be located inside the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the engaging portion 42 from interfering with various devices, wiring, etc. arranged in the vicinity of the connection board unit 33U, so that the engaging portion 42 can be appropriately protected.

Further, in the embodiment described above, it is preferable that the length of the rib 60 is at least equal to or longer than the length of the opening 330a in the lateral direction. In this way, the engaging portion 42 can be sufficiently supported by the rib 60.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the rib 60 is placed at a position where it can support the approximately central portion of the engaging portion 42 from below (see FIG. 9); It may be arranged at a position where the tip portion 42a side can be supported from below. In this case, the rib 60 is placed at a position horizontally outward from the support plate 41 and at a portion of the front surface F1 of the connection board case 330 that connects to the side surface F2 (for example, in the lateral direction of the front surface F1 of the connection board case 330). What is necessary is to arrange it at a position sufficiently close to the end (along the line) or on the part to be connected. This can prevent the engaging part 42 from being bent along the portion in contact with the rib 60 and being damaged when the operator touches the engaging part 42.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the rib 60 may be arranged at a position where it can support the proximal end portion 42b side of the engaging portion 42 from below, rather than the substantially central portion thereof. This increases the distance between the rib 60 and the tip 42a of the engaging portion 42, making it easier for the operator to grip the engaging portion 42. In addition, in the above embodiment, when the rib 60 is arranged at a position where it can support the substantially central part of the engaging part 42 from below, the rib 60 mentioned above is located on the tip part 42a side of the engaging part 42. This corresponds to an intermediate case between the case where the rib 60 is disposed on the side of the proximal end portion 42b of the engaging portion 42, and the effects of both of these cases can be achieved in a well-balanced manner.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the tip end 42a of the engaging portion 42 is provided at approximately the same height as the front surface of the connector connecting portion 40 that connects with the wiring side connector C. However, the configuration is not limited to this. For example, the distal end portion 42a of the engaging portion 42 may be provided higher than the front portion of the connector connecting portion 40. This makes it easier for the operator to grasp the engaging portion 42, and the engaging portion 42 can be easily engaged with the engaged portion C1 of the wiring side connector C. Further, for example, the distal end portion 42a of the engaging portion 42 may be provided lower than the front surface portion of the connector connecting portion 40. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the engaging portion 42 from interfering with various devices, wiring, etc. arranged in the vicinity of the connection board unit 33U, so that the engaging portion 42 can be appropriately protected.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the tip of the rib 60 is preferably set to be lower than the front surface of the connector connecting portion 40. In this way, the height of the tip end 42a of the engaging portion 42 supported by the rib 60 can be placed at a lower position than the front surface of the connector connecting portion 40, so that the engaging portion 42 can be properly protected. can. Further, since the engaging portion 42 can be prevented from protruding largely forward of the front surface F1 of the connection board case 330, the space around the connection board unit 33U in the housing 1 can be effectively utilized.

Further, in the above embodiment, the engaging portions 42 are connected to both ends of the rectangular support plate 41 in the longitudinal direction, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the engaging portions may be configured to be connected to both longitudinal ends of the rectangular opening 330a, respectively. Regarding the engaging portion configured in this manner, the rib 60 that constitutes the present invention can prevent the function of the engaging portion from being damaged, as in the above embodiment.

In the embodiment described above, the board-side connector 43 includes a connector connecting portion 40, a rectangular support plate 41 that supports the connector connecting portion 40, and an engaging portion 42 that can be engaged with the wiring-side connector C. Although the engaging portions 42 are rotatably provided at both ends of the support plate 41 along the longitudinal direction, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the board-side connector includes a connector connecting portion 40, a support plate 41, a relay member connected to both ends of the support plate 41 in the longitudinal direction, and an engaging portion 42. The portion 42 may be rotatably provided on the relay member. In this case, the pair of base end portions 42b of the engaging portion 42 are inserted into shaft holes provided in the relay member, and the engaging portion 42 is rotatable around these base end portions 42b. . By configuring the board-side connector in this way, when the operator is operating the engaging part 42, the relay member can be moved without the force being directly transmitted from the engaging part 42 to the support plate 41 and the connector connecting part 40. Force is transmitted to the support plate 41 and the connector connection portion 40 through the support plate 41 and the connector connection portion 40. Therefore, the force transmitted to the support plate 41 and the connector connection part 40 can be reduced, so that the support plate 41 and the connector connection part 40 can be appropriately protected. Further, the support plate 41 and the connector connection part 40 are configured on the connection board 33, and various electronic components are mounted on the connection board 33, so that the force transmitted to the support plate 41 and the connector connection part 40 is reduced. By reducing the force, the force transmitted to the various electronic components on the connection board 23 can also be reduced, and the connection board 33 and the various electronic components can also be appropriately protected.

Further, in the above embodiment, the rib 60 has a rounded tip and has a predetermined length (substantially the same length as the width direction of the opening 330a). , various configurations can be adopted without being limited to this configuration as long as the rotation range of the engaging portion 42 is restricted.

Further, in the above embodiment, a configuration is shown in which the rib 60 protrudes near the opening 330a of the connection board case 330, but the term "near the opening 330a" refers to This means that it includes not only the position but also the outer edge of the opening 330a.

Next, modifications of the above-mentioned connection board unit 33U will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 17.

As shown in FIGS. 13 to 16, the connection board case 330A of the connection board unit 33U' according to the modification has a substantially triangular prism-shaped structure in place of the above-mentioned ribs 60 near both longitudinal ends of the opening 330a. This differs from the connection board case 330 described above in that a support member 60A is provided. Specifically, the support member (regulating part) 60A is formed to be inclined diagonally upward at an inclination angle α from both ends of the opening 330a of the connection board case 330A toward the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330A. (See Figure 16). The part of the support member 60A located closest to the side surface F2 has a rounded top, and the engagement part 42 that has rotated the most outward of the connection board case 330 can be supported by this top (see FIG. 16). In a state where the engaging portion 42 is supported by the support member 60A, the engaging portion 42 is restricted from rotating toward the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330. Further, in this state, the base end 42b side of the engaging portion 42 is close to the inclined surface 61A of the support member 60A.

The board-side connector 43A of the connection board 33 housed in the connection board case 330A has a connector connection part 40A having a larger shape than the connector connection part 40 described above. Specifically, the connector connecting portion 40A is provided so as to protrude forward not only from the central portion of the support plate 41 but also from the portion of the support plate 41 excluding the outer peripheral edge (see FIGS. 13 and 14). ).

Furthermore, the board-side connector 43A can support the engaging portion 42 that has rotated the most toward the inside of the connection board case 330 at both ends thereof (see FIG. 17). Specifically, when the wiring side connector C of the harness H is not connected to the board side connector 43A, even if the engaging part 42 rotates the most inside the connection board case 330, both ends of the board side connector 43A and the engaging portion 42 come into contact with each other, and the engaging portion 42 is supported by both ends of the board-side connector 43A. In this state, the engaging portion 42 is restricted from rotating further inward.

FIG. 17 shows a state in which the engaging portion 42 has rotated the most toward the inside of the connection board case 330A, and a state in which the engaging portion 42 has rotated the most toward the outside (toward the side surface F2). Note that the state in which the engaging portion 42 is most rotated toward the inner side of the connection board case 330A corresponds to the "first rotational state in which the engaging portion 42 is rotated in the direction of engagement with the wiring side connector" of the present invention. Further, the state in which the engaging portion 42 is rotated most outwardly (toward the side surface F2) corresponds to the "second rotating state in which the engaging portion 42 is rotated in a direction in which it is not engaged with the wiring side connector" of the present invention. The engaging portion 42 is rotatable between the first rotation state and the second rotation state.

As shown in FIG. 17, the rotation range of the engaging portion 42 is smaller on the inside of the connection board case 330A than on the outside. Specifically, when the engaging portion 42 is in the most inwardly rotated state, the engaging portion 42 makes an angle φ (0°<φ<90°) with respect to the perpendicular K perpendicular to the support plate 41. ing. On the other hand, when the engaging portion 42 is in the most outwardly rotated state, the engaging portion 42 forms an angle θ (0°<θ<90°) with respect to the perpendicular K. As is clear from the figure, the relationship between these angles φ and θ is φ<θ. According to this configuration, for example, when the wiring side connector C is removed from the board side connector 43A during maintenance of the slot machine S, even if the operator rotates the engaging part 42 inward, As described above, since the range of inward rotation of the engaging portion 42 is relatively small, the function of the engaging portion 42 is prevented from being damaged due to excessive inward rotation. be able to. Furthermore, under similar circumstances, if the engaging part 42 is once operated in a state in which it has been rotated the most inwardly, the engaging part 42 can be easily returned to its original state (the state in which it has been rotated most outwardly). As a result, work efficiency can be improved.

Furthermore, according to the connection board case 330A according to this modification, when the engaging portion 42 is supported by the supporting member 60A, the proximal end portion 42b side of the engaging portion 42 approaches the inclined surface 61A of the supporting member 60A. are doing. Therefore, even if the base end 42b side of the engaging portion 42 is pressed in this state, the base end 42b side can be prevented from being deformed by the inclined surface 61A of the support member 60A. Therefore, it is possible to further prevent the function of the engaging portion 42 from being damaged.

Further, according to the connection board case 330A according to this modification, by adjusting the inclination angle α of the support member 60A during the manufacturing stage of the connection board case 330A, the engagement portion 42 can be adjusted in the state where it is rotated most outwardly. , the length ("D" shown in FIGS. 13 and 16) of the tip end 42a of the engaging portion 42 protruding from the side surface F2 of the connection board case 330A can be adjusted. Specifically, the smaller the inclination angle α of the support member 60A, the more the engaging portion 42 lies, so the length by which the tip portion 42a of the engaging portion 42 protrudes from the side surface F2 increases. On the other hand, as the inclination angle α of the support member 60A increases, the engagement portion 42 rises up, so the length by which the tip portion 42a of the engagement portion 42 protrudes from the side surface F2 becomes smaller. By appropriately adjusting the inclination angle α of the support member 60A in this manner, the tip portion 42a of the engaging portion 42 can be adjusted within a range where the engaging portion 42 does not interfere with various members arranged on the side of the connection board case 330A. The length of the protrusion from the side surface F2 can be set.

In the above modification, the support members 60A are formed near both longitudinal ends of the opening 330a of the connection board case 330A, but the structure is not limited to this. For example, the support member 60A may be formed only near one of both ends of the opening 330a. Even in this case, the same effect as the above modification can be achieved.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 18 to 28, a pachinko machine P will be described as an example of a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

The pachinko machine P shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 is a so-called "managed gaming machine" that fires game balls into the game area of the game board and circulates game balls used in the game so that they can be fired back into the game area. This pachinko machine P includes a vertically rectangular outer frame 101 installed in an island facility of a game parlor, an inner frame 102 attached to the outer frame 101 via a hinge mechanism so that it can be opened and closed like a door, and It is provided with a front door 103 etc. that can be attached to the front door 103 via a hinge mechanism so that it can be opened and closed like a door. An outer frame 101 and an inner frame 102 constitute a main body frame 104, and a game board 105 is held by this main body frame 104. A transparent plate 103a made of glass, plastic, etc. is attached to the front door 103, and an operating handle 103b for firing game balls is attached to the base section 130 located below the front door 103. There is. When the inner frame 102 and the front door 103 are closed with respect to the outer frame 101, the transparent plate 103a of the front door 103 is arranged to face the front of the game board 105, and the player can open the transparent plate 103a. Through this, the game board 105 becomes visible.

Furthermore, when the inner frame 102 and the front door 103 are closed with respect to the outer frame 101 as described above, a game area 106 is formed between the game board 105 and the transparent plate 103a, where game balls flow down. Ru. This game area 106 includes a left-handed hitting area 106a and a right-handed hitting area 106b, which differ in the degree of entry of the game ball depending on the firing intensity of a firing device, which will be described later. The left-handed hitting area 106a is located on the left side of the game board 105 when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P, and the right-handed hitting area 106b is located on the right side of the game board 105 when viewed from the player. A guide passage 106c is formed in the upper part of the game area 106 to guide the game ball from the left-handed hitting area 106a to the right-handed hitting area 106b.

An inner guide rail 80 and an outer guide rail 81 are fixed to the game board 105, and these inner guide rails 80 and outer guide rails 81 allow the game balls fired by the firing device to reach the game area 106 of the game board 105. A curved guide passage 83 for guiding is formed. As shown in FIG. 23, the outer guide rail 81 curves from a position on the left side of the center of the lower end of the game board 105 and extends to the left end of the game board 105, and curves from this left end to extend to the left of the center of the game board 105. It extends to the upper end of the game board 105, and further curves from this upper end to the upper right corner of the game board 105. Specifically, the outer guide rail 81 is curved so as to be convex downward in a range from a position to the left of the center of the lower end of the game board 105 to the left end. It is curved upwardly in the range extending from the upper end to the upper right corner.

On the other hand, the inner guide rail 80 is provided inside the game area 150 than the outer guide rail 81, and is arranged to face a part of the outer guide rail 81. Specifically, the inner guide rail 80 is curved in a downwardly convex manner from a position facing the base end of the outer guide rail 81 to a range facing the left end of the outer guide rail 81. The rail 81 is curved so as to be slightly convex upward in a range facing from the left end to the upper left.

Since the outer guide rail 81 and the inner guide rail 80 are provided on the game board 105 in this way, a game ball fired with less than a predetermined firing strength enters the left-handed hitting area 106a, and the right-handed hitting area 106b A game ball fired with a predetermined firing strength or higher will enter the ball. Note that the outer guide rail 81 has a plurality of holes formed therein for attachment to the game board 105, the details of which will be described later.

A first starting opening 108 and an out opening 109 are provided in the lower center of the gaming area 106, and a second starting opening 110, a gate 111, a big winning opening 112, etc. are provided in the right-handed area 106b. . In addition to the above, the gaming area 106 is also provided with a general prize opening 113, a gaming nail 114, a windmill 115, and the like.

An opening 105a cut out in a predetermined shape is formed approximately in the center of the game board 105. At a position that the player can see through the opening 105a, an effect display device 116a that displays various effects related to the game, a movable accessory 116b that operates in accordance with the progress of the game, etc. are provided. Although not shown in the drawings, the game board 105 includes a first special symbol display, a second special symbol display, and a first special symbol display located outside the gaming area 106 and at a position that is visible to the player. A symbol retention display, a second special symbol retention display, a normal symbol display, a normal symbol retention display, and a right hit notification display are provided. These display devices are devices for displaying various situations related to the game. Note that below the game board 105 in the main body frame 104, there is a firing device that fires game balls into the game area 106, and a device that collects game balls (foul balls) that cannot reach the game area 106 after being fired by the firing device. A foul ball recovery route is provided.

When the operating handle 3b is rotated to an arbitrary angle by the player, the firing device continuously fires game balls toward the game area 106. Normally, when a player starts playing a game, he or she shoots a game ball toward the left hitting area 106a of the game area 106, and the shot game ball collides with the game nail 114 and the windmill 115, causing the ball to flow irregularly. The ball flows down the left-handed hitting area 106a while changing to a left-handed ball. When the game balls that have flown down enter the first starting port 108, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 3 balls) are awarded, and a jackpot electronic lottery is held to determine whether or not to execute a special game. It will be done. In addition, when the game ball that flows down enters the general winning hole 113, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, three) are awarded, and the game ball that flows down enters the first starting hole 108 or the general winning hole 113. If the ball does not enter the ball, it is ejected to the back side of the game board 105 through the out port 109.

On the other hand, if the player wins the above-mentioned jackpot electronic lottery, the game moves to a special game. In this special game, the player shoots a game ball toward the right-hand hitting area 106b, and the shot game ball flows down the right-hand hitting area 106b and can enter the big winning hole 112. The big winning opening 112 is provided with an opening/closing door 112a, and the opening/closing door 112a is opened a plurality of times at a predetermined timing to expose the big winning opening 112. A large number of prize balls (for example, 2400 balls) will be awarded by entering the game balls into the grand prize opening 112 exposed between the start and end of the special game.

Furthermore, when the above-mentioned special game ends, the game shifts to a time-saving game. In this time-saving game, the player shoots a game ball toward the right-hand hitting area 106b, and when the shot game ball passes through the gate 111, an electronic lottery of normal symbols is executed. When winning the electronic lottery of normal symbols, the movable piece 110a provided in the second starting port 110 becomes open, making it easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 110. When the game ball enters the second starting port 110, a predetermined number (for example, one) of prize balls are awarded, and an electronic lottery for a jackpot is performed again. The number of times that the jackpot electronic lottery will be held when a ball enters the second starting port 110 is set to a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), and the jackpot electronic lottery will be held within this specified number of times. If the player does not win, the player will again launch the game ball toward the left-handed hitting area 106a.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the front door 103 has a rectangular frame member 103c, and with respect to this frame member 103c, an upper design member 117, a lower design member 118, and a left design member 119. and the right design member 120 are attached. By combining these design members 117 to 120, one design unit DU is constructed. Note that each of the design members 117 to 120 can be easily attached to the frame member 103c using known attachment means such as hooks.

The upper design member 117 has a pair of speakers 117a at both ends thereof, and various sounds are output from the speakers 117a as the game progresses. Further, the upper design member 117 is made of transparent plastic or the like, and a plurality of LEDs (not shown) are provided inside. As the game progresses, these LEDs emit light in various colors and patterns.

Both the left design member 119 and the right design member 120 are made of transparent plastic or the like, and are provided with a plurality of LEDs (not shown) inside. As the game progresses, these LEDs emit light in various colors and patterns. In addition, the right design member 120 has a design sheet (not shown) installed inside, and the internal LEDs emit light in various colors and light emission patterns as the game progresses, thereby improving the visibility of the design sheet. There are also performances that change the atmosphere.

The lower design member 118 has a production button 118a and a selection button 118b, and the player presses the production button 118a or adjusts the amount of light of the production display device 116a or the volume of the speaker 117a according to the progress of the game. Therefore, the selection button 118b can be pressed.

The base part 130 is arranged at the lower part of the frame member 103c of the front door 103, and the above-mentioned operation handle 3b is attached to the lower right side of the base part 130. Further, on the back side of the base part 130, there is a device that circulates game balls given to players based on execution of special games, etc., and game balls fired toward the game area 106 within the pachinko machine P. The illustrated circulation passage and the like are provided. In this way, in this pachinko machine P, game balls are enclosed within the pachinko machine P, and players can play games without directly touching the game balls.

As shown in FIG. 20, on the back side of this pachinko machine P, there is a main control board 121 that performs main processing related to the game, an effect display device 116a, a movable accessory 116b and A sub-control board 122 that controls the design unit DU, a prize ball control board 123 that controls awarding of prize balls, and a connection board 33 that electrically connects the prize ball control board 123 and the card unit (gaming ball lending device). A firing control board 125 that controls the operation of the firing device according to the amount of rotational operation of the operating handle 3b, and a gaming information output terminal board 126 that outputs various information such as the number of jackpots to the hall computer of the gaming hall are provided. ing. Note that all of these boards are provided in the pachinko machine P in a state where they are housed in a dedicated transparent case.

Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine P of this embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, the main control board 121 controls the basic operations of the game, and this main control board 121 includes a main CPU 121a, a main ROM 121b, and a main RAM 121c. The main CPU 121a reads the program stored in the main ROM 121b and performs arithmetic processing based on input signals from each detection switch and timer, and also directly controls each device and display, or uses the results of the arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards accordingly. The main RAM 121c functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing by the main CPU 121a.

The main control board 121 includes a general winning opening detection switch 113s that detects that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 113, and a first starting opening detection switch that detects that a gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 108. A switch 108s, a second starting port detection switch 110s that detects that a game ball has entered the second starting port 110, a gate detection switch 111s that detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 111, and a game switch that detects that a game ball has entered the second starting port 110. A big prize opening detection switch 112s that detects that a ball has entered is connected, and detection signals are inputted to the main control board 121 from each of these detection switches.

In addition, the main control board 121 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 110c that operates the movable piece 110a of the second starting port 110, and a large winning opening solenoid 112c that operates the opening/closing door 112a that opens and closes the large winning opening 112. The main control board 121 controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 110 and the big winning opening 112.

Furthermore, the main control board 121 includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol reservation display 164, a second special symbol reservation display 166, a normal symbol display 168, and a normal symbol display 168. A symbol pending display 170, a right hit notification display 172, etc. are connected, and the main control board 121 controls the display of each of these displays.

Further, a prize ball control board 123 and a sub-control board 122 are connected to the main control board 121. The prize ball control board 123 performs control for firing game balls and control for awarding prize balls. This prize ball control board 123 also includes a CPU, ROM, and RAM, and is connected to the main control board 121 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. A game information output terminal board 126 is connected to this prize ball control board 123, and various information regarding the game progress output from the main control board 121 is transmitted to the prize ball control board 123 and the game information output terminal board 126. The information is then output to a hall computer or the like at the game parlor.

Further, the prize ball control board 123 is provided with a firing control circuit 123a that controls the firing of game balls. The prize ball control board 123 is provided on the operating handle 103b, and is connected to a touch sensor 103s that detects that the player has touched the operating handle 103b, and an operating volume 103v that detects the operating angle of the operating handle 103b. ing. Then, when a signal is input from the touch sensor 103s and the operation volume 103v, the firing control circuit 123a controls to energize the firing solenoid 104c provided in the game ball firing device to fire the game ball.

The sub-control board 122 mainly controls various performances such as during gaming and on standby. This sub-control board 122 includes a sub-CPU 122a, a sub-ROM 122b, and a sub-RAM 122c, and communicates with the main control board 121 in one direction from the main control board 121 to the sub-control board 122 in order to prevent fraud. Possibly connected. The sub CPU 122a reads out the program stored in the sub ROM 122b and performs arithmetic processing based on commands transmitted from the main control board 121, input signals from the timer, etc., and also controls execution of effects. At this time, the sub-RAM 122c functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing by the sub-CPU 122a.

Specifically, the sub-control board 122 performs image display control to display an image on the effect display device 116a. The sub ROM 122b stores a large amount of image data such as symbols and backgrounds to be displayed on the effect display device 116a, and the sub CPU 122a reads out the image data from the sub ROM 122b to a VRAM (not shown) and displays the image data on the effect display device 116a. Control image display. Further, the sub-control board 122 controls the press effect performed based on the press of the effect button 118a, controls the drive of the movable accessory 116b, controls the lighting of the design unit DU, and controls the display from the speaker 117a. Performs music output control to output music. Although not shown, the sub-control board 122 and the design unit DU are connected via the front door 103 and the inner frame 102.

The connection board (predetermined board) 33 functions as a relay board for realizing communication between the prize ball control board 123 and the card unit (see FIG. 21). Communication between the prize ball control board 123 and the card unit CU is the same as in the first embodiment.

Also in the pachinko machine P configured in this way, similarly to the first embodiment, when the engaging portion of the board-side connector on the connecting board is rotated the most toward the side surface of the connecting board case, the engaging portion of the engaging portion is The tip portion can be configured to protrude from the side surface of the connection board case. In this way, the same effects as in the first embodiment can be achieved.

In addition, in the first and second embodiments described above, the rib is attached to the connection board case that houses the connection board for realizing communication between the medal number control board 32, the prize ball control board 123, and the card unit CU. Although this configuration is provided, it is not limited to this configuration. For example, a rib may be provided on the main control board case that accommodates the main control board, or a rib may be provided on the sub-control board case that accommodates the sub-control board. Furthermore, a rib may be provided on the medal number control board case that accommodates the medal number control board 32, or a rib may be provided on the award ball control board case that accommodates the award ball control board 123. Similarly, the characteristic configurations of the above-mentioned engaging portions can also be employed in various substrates and cases that house them.

Next, the detailed configuration of the outer guide rail will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 28. In the following, the vertical, horizontal, and front-back directions will be defined based on the directions of the axes shown in the figures.

As shown in FIG. 22, the game board 105 includes a decorative board 84, a rail base 85 attached to the front surface 74a of the decorative board 84, and an outer guide rail 81 attached to the rail base 85. Although not shown in FIG. 22, an inner guide rail 80 (see FIG. 18) is provided inside the outer guide rail 81, and the rail base 85, the outer guide rail 81, and the inner guide are connected to the decorative board 84. By attaching the rail 80, the above-mentioned guide passage 83 (see FIG. 18) is formed on the board surface of the game board 105.

Various members constituting the first starting port 108, the second starting port 110, etc. shown in FIG. 18 are arranged on the front surface 74a of the decorative board 84. The rail base 85 is made of resin, and its inner circumferential surface 85a is curved in an arc shape when viewed from the front, as shown in FIG. A base end support part 850a that supports the base end (starting end) 81a of the outer guide rail 81 is formed on the base end side of the inner peripheral surface 85a, and a base end support part 850a that supports the base end part (starting end) 81a of the outer guide rail 81 is formed on the base end side of the inner peripheral surface 85a. A tip support portion 850b that supports the tip portion (terminus) 81b of 81 is formed. Here, the base end 81a of the outer guide rail 81 is the end of the outer guide rail 81 on the firing device side, and the tip end 81b of the outer guide rail 81 is the end of the outer guide rail 81 on the side away from the firing device. This is the end. As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, a plurality of (five in this embodiment) bosses 85b are formed between the base end support portion 850a and the distal end support portion 850b on the inner peripheral surface 85a. The plurality of bosses 85b are formed so that their arrangement intervals are not equal. Each of the plurality of bosses 85b can be inserted into a hole in the outer guide rail 81, which will be described later.

The outer guide rail 81 is made of a band-shaped metal plate having elasticity and flexibility, and is attached along the inner circumferential surface 85a of the rail base 85. That is, the outer guide rail 81 is attached to the game board 105 (decorative board 84) via the rail base 85. The base end portion 81a of the outer guide rail 81 is bent into an L shape, and is fitted into and supported by the base end support portion 750a of the rail base 85. Further, the tip end portion 81b of the outer guide rail 81 is bent into a U-shape, and is fitted into and supported by the tip support portion 750b of the rail base 85.

Between the base end 81a and the distal end 81b of the outer guide rail 81, a plurality (five in this embodiment) of holes (predetermined positioning portions) 81c are formed in the shape of a substantially oblong ellipse. Each hole 81c can be inserted into a boss 85b formed on the inner circumferential surface 85a of the rail base 85, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 24. The plurality of holes 81c have the function of guiding the outer guide rail 81 from the base end 81a to the tip end 81b to a mounting position for mounting on the game board 105 in a state where the range from the base end 81a to the tip end 81b is curved in an arc shape. . Therefore, by inserting the plurality of holes 81c into the bosses 85b, the outer guide rail 81 can be attached to a predetermined attachment position of the game board 105.

Furthermore, the intervals between adjacent holes 81c among the plurality of holes 81c correspond to the intervals between adjacent bosses 85b, and are set so as not to be equal. For example, if the distances between adjacent holes 81c are D1, D2, D3, and D4 in order from the base end 81a side of the outer guide rail 81, the relationship of these lengths is D1<D3<D2. <D4.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the plurality of holes 81c are formed on the side of the outer guide rail 81 closer to the decorative plate 84 in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when the game ball is moving along the outer guide rail 81, the game ball does not come into contact with the hole 81c and the boss 85b. Therefore, the game ball moving along the outer guide rail 81 can be prevented from interfering with the hole 81c and the boss 85b, and the game ball can be smoothly guided. In addition, since the trajectory of the game ball moving along the outer guide rail 81 can be stabilized, various winning openings (first starting opening 108, second starting opening 110, big winning opening 112, general winning opening 113) It is possible to provide a game in which the winning rate is as per the designed value.

Moreover, as shown by the black arrow in FIG. 26, the inner circumferential surface 85a of the rail base 85 is slightly inclined to the right as it goes from the rear to the front. The outer guide rail 81 disposed along the inner circumferential surface 85a of the rail base 85 is also slightly inclined to the right as it goes from the rear to the front. Therefore, when the game ball is moving along the outer guide rail 81, it can be made difficult to collide with the transparent plate 103a (see FIGS. 18 and 19) arranged in front of the game board 105, and the transparent The plate 103a can be appropriately protected.

Next, the work of attaching the outer guide rail 81 to the game board 105 (rail base 85) will be explained.

First, the tip portion 81b of the outer guide rail 81 is fitted into the tip support portion 750b of the rail base 85 to be supported. Next, after inserting the boss 85b of the rail base 85 into the hole 81c of the outer guide rail 81, the base end portion 81a of the outer guide rail 81 is fitted into the base end support portion 750a of the rail base 85 and supported. At this time, since the outer guide rail 81 is arranged in an arc shape along the inner circumferential surface 85a of the rail base 85, it is deformed toward the inner side in the circumferential direction. In this state, the outer guide rail 81 generates an elastic force that returns to its original shape toward the outside in the circumferential direction, so the outer guide rail 81 can be brought into close contact with the inner circumferential surface 85a of the rail base 85. . With the above steps, the work of attaching the outer guide rail 81 to the game board 105 is completed.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28, the relationship between the range in which the holes 81c of the outer guide rail 81 are formed and the number of holes 81c formed within that range will be described. In the following description, the middle part along the longitudinal direction of the outer guide rail 81 will be referred to as the "intermediate part 81d" of the outer guide rail 81, and when the outer guide rail 81 is attached to the rail base 85, The leftmost portion of the guide rail 81 is referred to as the “left end portion 81e” of the outer guide rail 81, and the uppermost portion of the outer guide rail 81 is referred to as the “upper end portion 81f” of the outer guide rail 81. Further, in FIG. 27, for convenience of explanation, the outer guide rail 81 is shown in a linearly extended state.

As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the range from the base end (starting end) 81a to the left end (left end) 81e of the outer guide rail 81 is defined as a "first range R1", and from the left end 81e to the upper end (upper end) 81f. If the range from the top end 81f to the tip (terminus) 81b is the "third range R3", then there are three holes in the first range R1 of the outer guide rail 81. A portion 81c is formed, two holes 81c are formed in the second range R2, and no hole 81c is formed in the third range R3. Therefore, the number of holes 81c in the first range R1 (3) is greater than in the second range R2 (2), and the number of holes 81c in the second range R2 (2) is greater than in the third range R3 (0). ) more than

Here, the base end 81a of the outer guide rail 81 is disposed at a position closer to the launcher (not shown) than the tip 81b, and the base end 81a side has a base end 81a that is closer to the launcher (not shown) than the distal end 81b. The game balls collide while maintaining almost the same momentum as when they were launched. Therefore, the base end 81a side of the outer guide rail 81 receives a larger impact at the time of collision than the front end 81b side. Therefore, it is necessary to design the base end 81a side of the outer guide rail 81 so that it will not shift with respect to the rail base 85 due to the collision of the game ball, and this will not interfere with the game.

Therefore, by increasing the number of holes 81c (and the corresponding number of bosses 85b) as they get closer to the base end 81a side of the outer guide rail 81, the distance to the rail base 85 on the base end 81a side is increased. It is possible to increase the fixing force and securely and accurately fix the base end portion 81a side to the rail base 85. On the other hand, by decreasing the number of holes 81c closer to the tip 81b side of the outer guide rail 81, attachment to the rail base 85 on the tip 81b side can be made easier. Further, the outer guide rail 81 (on the tip end 81b side thereof) can be easily processed and manufacturing costs can be suppressed. Note that the tip end 81b side of the outer guide rail 81 receives less impact when a game ball collides than the base end 81a side, and usually has a predetermined fixing force to the extent that it does not shift relative to the rail base 85 even with the impact. This ensures that there will be no hindrance to gaming.

In this way, the number of holes 81c is set as described above in relation to the first range R1, second range R2, and third range R3 of the outer guide rail 81. The proximal end portion 81a side can be attached to the rail base 85 while being sufficiently fixed, and the distal end portion 81b side of the outer guide rail 81 can be easily attached while maintaining a predetermined fixing force. Therefore, the outer guide rail 81 can be properly attached to the rail base 85.

In the above embodiment, the number of holes 81c is greater in the first range R1 (three) than in the second range R2 (two), and in the second range R2 (two). Although the number is larger than the range R3 (0 pieces), it is not limited to this configuration. For example, the number of holes 81c may be greater than or equal to the second range R2 in the first range R1, and may be greater than or equal to the third range R3 in the second range R2. Further, the number of holes 81c may be greater than or equal to the third range R3 in the first range R1, and may be greater than or equal to the third range R3 in the second range R2. Furthermore, the number of holes 81c may be greater than or equal to the second range R2 in the first range R1, and may be greater than or equal to the third range R3. Even in these cases, the same effects as in the above embodiment can be achieved.

Furthermore, the plurality of holes 81c are not formed at the left end 81e and upper end 81f of the outer guide rail 81 (see FIG. 27). When the outer guide rail 81 is attached to the rail base 85, the first range R1 (range from the base end 81a to the left end 81e) of the outer guide rail 81 is curved in a downward convex arc shape, A second range R2 (range from the left end 81e to the upper end 81f) and a third range R3 (range from the upper end 81f to the tip 81b) of the outer guide rail 81 are curved in an upwardly convex arc shape. . Therefore, the left end portion 81e of the outer guide rail 81 is a portion where the outer guide rail 81 bends from left to right in the left-right direction, and the upper end portion 81f of the outer guide rail 81 is a portion where the outer guide rail 81 bends from the left to the right in the left-right direction. is the part that bends from the top to the bottom. Therefore, since the left end portion 81e and the upper end portion 81f are easily subjected to loads, by not forming the hole portion 81c in such portions, it is possible to prevent the durability of the outer guide rail 81 from decreasing.

Further, the plurality of holes 81c are not formed in the third range R3 of the outer guide rail 81. According to this configuration, since the game ball passing through the third range R3, which is the range from the upper end 81f to the tip 81b of the outer guide rail 81, has lost its momentum compared to when it is fired by the firing device, By supporting the tip portion 81b on the tip support portion 750b of the rail base 85, the third range R3 can be sufficiently fixed to the rail base 85. Therefore, the outer guide rail 81 (the third range R3 thereof) can be easily attached to the rail base 85 while ensuring a predetermined fixing force. Further, it is also possible to easily process (the third range R3 of) the outer guide rail, thereby reducing manufacturing costs.

Further, the plurality of holes 81c are formed so that the intervals between the holes are not equal. According to this configuration, the fixing force of the outer guide rail 81 to the rail base 85 on the proximal end 81a side is prevented from decreasing due to the holes 81c being formed uniformly over the entire outer guide rail 81. Can be done. In particular, in the embodiment described above, the intervals between the plurality of holes 81c are narrower on the side closest to the proximal end 81a of the outer guide rail 81 (distance D1) than on the side closest to the distal end 81b (distance D4). , it is possible to improve the fixing force to the rail base 85 on the base end portion 81a side. Furthermore, it is possible to improve the ease of fixing to the rail base 85 while ensuring a predetermined fixing force on the tip end 81b side. Furthermore, the ease of machining the outer guide rail 81 (on the tip end 81b side thereof) can also be improved.

In the above embodiment, the number of the plurality of holes 81c is five, but it is not limited to this configuration, and any number can be adopted as long as it is a natural number of three or more.

Further, the range from the base end (starting end) 81a to the left end 81e of the outer guide rail 81 is defined as a "fourth range R4", and the range from the left end 81e to the tip end (terminal end) 81b is defined as a "fifth range R5". Then, three holes 81c are formed in the fourth range R4 of the outer guide rail 81, and two holes 81c are formed in the fifth range R5. In this case, the number of holes 81c is greater in the fourth range R4 (three) than in the fifth range R5 (two). According to this configuration, there are more holes in the fourth range R4, which is the range from the base end 81a to the left end 81e of the outer guide rail 81, than in the fifth range R5, which is the range closer to the tip 81b. Since the portion 81c is formed, the fixing force to the rail base 85 in the fourth range R4 can be increased, and this fourth range R4 can be fixed to the rail base 85 reliably and accurately. On the other hand, since fewer holes 81c are formed in the fifth range R5 of the outer guide rail 81 than in the fourth range R4, the fifth range R5 of the outer guide rail 81 can be fixed while ensuring a predetermined fixing force. It can be easily fixed to the rail base 85. Therefore, the outer guide rail 81 (the fourth range R4 and the fifth range R5 thereof) can be appropriately attached to the rail base 85. Moreover, the outer guide rail 81 (the fifth range R5 thereof) can be easily processed, and manufacturing costs can be reduced.

In the embodiment described above, the number of holes 81c is configured to be larger in the fourth range R4 than in the fifth range R5, but the number is not limited to this configuration. The number of holes 81c may be configured such that the fourth range R4 is greater than or equal to the fifth range R5. In this case, even if the same number of holes 81c are formed in the fourth range R4 and the fifth range R5, the fourth range R4 is narrower than the fifth range R5, so the holes 81c in each range are densely packed. The degree is greater in the fourth range R4 than in the fifth range R5. Therefore, the fourth range R4 of the outer guide rail 81 on the side closer to the launcher can be securely and accurately fixed to the rail base 85. On the other hand, since the density of the holes 81c in the fifth range of the outer guide rail 81 is small, the outer guide rail 81 (the fifth range R5 thereof) can be easily attached to the rail base 85.

Further, if the range from the base end 81a to the upper end 81f of the outer guide rail 81 is defined as a "sixth range R6", and the range from the upper end 81f to the tip end 81b is defined as a "seventh range R7", the outer guide rail Five holes 81c may be formed in the sixth range R6 of 81, and no hole 81c may be formed in the seventh range R7. In this case, the number of holes 81c is greater in the sixth range R6 (5) than in the seventh range R7 (0). According to this configuration, there are more holes in the sixth range R6, which is the range from the base end 81a to the upper end 81f of the outer guide rail 81, than in the seventh range R7, which is the range closer to the tip 81b. Since the portion 81c is formed, the fixing force to the rail base 85 in the sixth range R6 can be increased, and the sixth range R6 can be fixed to the rail base 85 reliably and accurately. On the other hand, since fewer holes 81c are formed in the seventh range R7 of the outer guide rail 81 than in the sixth range R6, the seventh range R7 of the outer guide rail 81 is secured to the rail after securing a predetermined fixing force. It can be easily fixed to the base 85. Therefore, the outer guide rail 81 (sixth range R6 and seventh range R7) can be appropriately attached to the rail base 85. Note that processing of (the seventh range R7 of) the outer guide rail 81 can also be facilitated.

Furthermore, if the range from the base end 81a to the intermediate part 81d of the outer guide rail 81 is defined as the "eighth range R8", and the range from the intermediate part 81d to the tip part 81b is defined as the "ninth range R9", the outer guide rail Four holes 81c may be formed in the eighth range R8 of 81, and one hole 81c may be formed in the ninth range R9. In this case, the number of holes 81c is greater in the eighth range R8 (four) than in the ninth range R9 (one). According to this configuration, the same effect as the above embodiment can be achieved, and the base end 81a side is closer to the tip end 81b side with respect to the relatively easy-to-understand reference part of the intermediate part 81d of the outer guide rail 81. Since it is sufficient to form more holes 81c than the number of holes 81c, it is possible to easily design the holes 81c for the outer guide rail 81.

In the above embodiment, the hole 81c fitted into the boss 85b of the rail base 85 has been described as an example of the predetermined positioning portion constituting the present invention, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a plurality of notches (predetermined positioning parts) may be formed in the outer guide rail 81 at predetermined intervals, and protrusions may be formed in the rail base 85 to correspond to these notches. In this case, the outer guide rail 81 is attached to the rail base 85 by fitting the protrusion of the rail base 85 into the notch of the outer guide rail 81. Alternatively, for example, a plurality of positioning holes (predetermined positioning parts) may be formed on the outer guide rail 81 at predetermined intervals, and positioning pins may be formed on the rail base 85 to correspond to these positioning holes. You can. In this case, the outer guide rail 81 is attached to the rail base 85 by inserting the positioning pin of the rail base 85 into the positioning hole of the outer guide rail 81. Even when such a configuration is adopted, the same effects as in the above embodiment can be achieved.

As explained above, in the pachinko machine (gaming machine) P according to the present embodiment, the range from the base end 81a to the tip end 81b of the outer guide rail 81 constituting the guide passage 83 (see FIG. 18) is It is attached in a curved state to a predetermined position of the game board 105 (rail base 85) by a hole portion (predetermined positioning portion) 71c. The number of these holes 81c is larger in the fourth range R4, which is the range from the base end 81a to the left end 81e of the outer guide rail 81, than in the range from the left end 81e to the tip 81b of the outer guide rail 81. Since the outer guide rail 81 (the fourth range R4 and the fifth range R5) is larger than the fifth range R5, the outer guide rail 81 (the fourth range R4 and the fifth range R5) can be appropriately attached to the rail base 85.

Next, a pachinko machine P' according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 32. As shown in FIG. 29, this pachinko machine P' is provided with an upper tray 332 for storing game balls on the front door 306, and the game balls are sent from this upper tray 332 to the firing device, and the player This is a conventional gaming machine in which acquired game balls are paid out onto an upper tray 332. This pachinko machine P' is mainly different from the pachinko machine P according to the second embodiment in that a large design member 309 is attached to the upper part of the front door 306 for the purpose of improving the performance effect.

The design member 309 is a large member that has a box shape and occupies a large area above the transmission plate 310. When the design member 309 is attached to the front door 306, it protrudes toward the front side with respect to a game board to be described later. A plurality of LEDs (not shown) are provided inside the design member 309, and as the game progresses, the LEDs emit light in various colors and patterns. .

Note that the "outer frame 101, inner frame 102, front door 103, main body frame 104" shown in the second embodiment is replaced by "outer frame 302, inner frame 304, front door 306, main body frame 314" in the third embodiment. It is possible to arbitrarily transform the image into Further, the "design unit DU (upper design member 117, lower design member 118, left design member 119, right design member 120)" shown in the second embodiment is different from "decorative lens unit 306a, rotating lamp" in the third embodiment. unit 306b, side panel unit 306c". In the third embodiment, the decorative lens unit 306a covers the left side from the top of the front door 306, and the above-mentioned design member 309 is provided to further cover the portion of the decorative lens unit 306a that covers the top of the front door 306. It is located. In addition, "game board 105, game area 106, guide path 83, outer guide rail 81, guide path 106c" shown in the second embodiment are replaced with "game board 308, game area 350, guide path 106c" described later in the third embodiment. It is possible to arbitrarily transform the passage 373, the outer guide rail 371, the guiding passage 35c, etc.

Further, in this pachinko machine P', an outer frame 302 and an inner frame 304 constitute a main body frame 314, and a game board 308 shown in FIG. 30 is held by this main body frame 314. This game board 308, like the pachinko machine P of the second embodiment, includes a left-handed play area 350A and a right-handed play area 350B in its game area 350. The game ball fired by a firing mechanism (not shown) passes through a guide path 373 consisting of an inner guide rail 370 and an outer guide rail 371, and passes through a left-handed hitting area 350A or a right-handed hitting area, depending on the firing strength. It is designed to enter 350B. The left-handed hitting area 350A is provided with a plurality of nails (road nails) 354 arranged in a straight line to guide the game ball to the first starting port 353, a windmill 355 arranged on the upstream side of the road nails 354, etc. . On the other hand, the right-handed area 350B is provided with a gate 356, a second starting port 357, a variable member 357a that can open and close the second starting port 357, a large winning opening 358, an opening/closing door 358a that opens and closes the large winning opening 358, etc. ing.

Furthermore, the game area 350 includes an arc-shaped guide path 35c that guides the game ball from the left-handed hitting area 350A to the right-handed hitting area 350B. The guide passage 35c is formed in an upper area of the game area 350 above a movable accessory 361 that moves based on establishment of a predetermined condition during the game. Furthermore, the guide passage 35c has an outer circumferential surface 350c located on the outer circumferential side and an inner circumferential surface 351c located on the inner circumferential side. The game ball will pass through.

Furthermore, although not shown, the back side of this pachinko machine P' includes a main control board, a sub-control board, a prize ball control board, a connection board, a firing control board, and a game information output board, similar to the second embodiment. A terminal board etc. are provided. Also in the pachinko machine P configured in this way, similarly to the first and second embodiments, the connecting board is in a state where the engaging portion of the board-side connector is rotated most toward the side surface of the connecting board case. , the tip of the engaging portion may be configured to protrude from the side surface of the connection board case. In this way, the same effects as in the first and second embodiments can be achieved.

Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the positional relationship between the above-mentioned design member 309 and the guide passage 35c will be described. Note that FIG. 31 is a sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 29, and the guide passage 35c shown in this figure is the top of the arc-shaped guide passage 35c.

As shown in FIG. 31, the design member 309 includes an upper surface portion 309a, a front surface portion 309b connected to the front side of the upper surface portion 309a, and a lower surface portion (of the design member) connected to the lower end of the front surface portion 309b. (lower surface) 309c. The upper surface portion 309a projects further forward than the transmission plate 310 held by the front door 306, and the front surface portion 309b slopes rearward as it goes downward. The lower surface portion 309c is sandwiched between the front surface portion 309b and the transmission plate 310.

The lower surface part 309c includes a horizontal part 309c1 (the lowest part on the lower surface of the design member) that connects with the lower end of the front part 309b and extends horizontally, and a rear end part of the horizontal part 309c1 (the lowest part on the lower surface of the design member). It has an inclined part 309c2 connected to the side part) 309c10 and inclined upward from the front to the rear, and a curved part 309c3 connected to the inclined part 309c2 and curved. In the lower surface portion 309c, in the front-rear direction, a horizontal portion 309c1 is located furthest forward, and a curved portion 309c3 is located furthest rearward. Further, in the vertical direction, the curved portion 309c3 is located at the uppermost position, and the horizontal portion 309c1 is located at the lowermost side.

The horizontal portion 309c1 is located below the guide passage 35c of the game board 308 in the vertical direction. The inclined portion 309c2 is inclined upward at an inclination angle θ [°] in the front-rear direction, and connects the horizontal portion 309c1 and the curved portion 309c3. A front end portion 309c30 of the curved portion 309c3 is connected to the inclined portion 309c2, and a rear end portion 309c31 (the rearmost portion on the lower surface of the design member) of the curved portion 309c3 is in contact with the transmission plate 310. The curved portion 309c3 is curved so as to be convex downward in the front-rear direction, and is not located below the plane M including the inclined surface of the inclined portion 309c2. The above-mentioned guide passage 35c is provided behind the rear end 309c31 of the curved portion 309c3 via the two transparent plates 310.

Similar to FIG. 31, FIGS. 32(a) and 32(b) show the top of the arc-shaped guide passage 35c. At the top of the guide passage 35c, an outer circumferential surface 350c and an inner circumferential surface 351c of the guide passage 35c stand perpendicularly to the board surface 308a of the game board 308 with a predetermined interval in the vertical direction. In the following, a straight line extending perpendicularly to the board surface 308a of the game board 308 and passing through the top of the outer circumferential surface 350c is referred to as a "first reference line K1", and a straight line extending perpendicularly to the board surface 308a of the game board 308 and passing through the top of the outer peripheral surface 350c is referred to as a "first reference line K1". A straight line passing through the top of the circumferential surface 351c is referred to as a "second reference line K2." Furthermore, among the vertical lines that intersect with the first reference line K1 and the second reference line K2, the straight line that passes through the rear end 309c10 of the horizontal portion 309c1 is referred to as the "first vertical line Z1", and the straight line that passes through the rear end 309c31 of the curved portion 309c3. The straight line passing through is called the "second vertical line Z2."

The positional relationship of the horizontal portion 309c1 and the curved portion 109c3 with respect to the first reference line K1 will be described with reference to FIG. 32(a).

As described above, the horizontal portion 309c1 is located below the guide passage 35c of the game board 308 in the vertical direction, and therefore is located below the first reference line K1. That is, on the first vertical line Z1, the portion occupied by the rear end portion 309c10 of the horizontal portion 309c1 is located below the first reference line K1. The distance L1 between the horizontal portion 309c1 and the first reference line K1 in the vertical direction is set to be equal to or greater than the diameter R (11 mm) of the game ball (for example, 40 mm). In other words, the horizontal portion 309c1 is located below the first reference line K1 by a distance (dimension) L1 (≧R). Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently secure the space S1 that the design member 309 occupies below the first reference line K1. Therefore, the design member 309 can be made larger.

The curved portion 309c3 is arranged such that the rear end portion 309c31 is located below the first reference line (a horizontal straight line passing through the top of the outer circumferential surface 350c) K1 in the vertical direction. That is, on the second vertical line Z2, the portion occupied by the rear end portion 309c31 of the curved portion 309c3 is located below the first reference line K1. A distance L2 along the vertical direction between the rear end 309c31 of the curved portion 309c3 and the first reference line K1 is set to be less than or equal to the diameter R of the game ball (for example, 4 mm). That is, the rear end portion 309c31 of the curved portion 309c3 is located at a distance (dimension) L2 (≦R) below the first reference line K1. Moreover, as described above, the curved portion 309c3 is not located below the above-described plane M (the plane including the inclined surface of the inclined portion 309c2). Therefore, even when the game ball GB1 is moving along the outer peripheral surface 350c of the guide path 35c, the player's line of sight LS1 toward the game ball GB1 is not obstructed by the curved portion 309c3, and the game ball GB1 can be reliably seen. can do. Therefore, even when the enlarged design member 309 is installed on the front door 306, it is possible to sufficiently ensure the visibility of the game ball in the guide path 35c, which tends to be difficult for players to see due to this installation. That is, in this pachinko machine P', while realizing the enlargement of the design member 309, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the game ball from decreasing due to the enlarged design member 309.

Next, with reference to FIG. 32(b), the positional relationship of the horizontal portion 309c1 and the curved portion 309c3 with respect to the second reference line K2 will be described.

As described above, the horizontal portion 309c1 is located below the guide passage 35c of the game board 308 in the vertical direction, and therefore is located below the second reference line K2. That is, on the first vertical line Z1, the portion occupied by the rear end portion 309c10 of the horizontal portion 309c1 is located below the second reference line K2. The distance L3 between the horizontal portion 309c1 and the second reference line K2 in the vertical direction is set to be equal to or larger than the diameter R (11 mm) of the game ball (for example, 22 mm). In other words, the horizontal portion 309c1 is located at a distance (dimension) L3 (≧R) below the second reference line K2. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently secure the space S2 that the design member 309 occupies below the second reference line K2. Therefore, the design member 309 can be made larger.

The curved portion 309c3 is arranged such that the rear end portion 309c31 is located above the second reference line (a horizontal straight line passing through the top of the inner circumferential surface 351c) K2 in the vertical direction. That is, on the second vertical line Z2, the portion occupied by the rear end portion 309c31 of the curved portion 309c3 is located above the second reference line K2. The distance L4 in the vertical direction between the rear end portion 309c31 of the curved portion 309c3 and the second reference line K2 is set to be equal to or larger than the diameter R of the game ball (for example, 14 mm). That is, the rear end portion 309c31 of the curved portion 309c3 is located at a distance (dimension) L4 (≧R) above the second reference line K2. Moreover, the curved portion 309c3 is not located below the above-described plane M (the plane including the surface of the inclined portion 109c2). Therefore, even when the game ball GB2 is moving along the inner circumferential surface 351c of the guide path 35c, the player's line of sight LS2 toward the game ball GB2 is not blocked by the curved portion 309c3, and the game ball GB2 can be reliably moved. Can be visually recognized. Therefore, even when the enlarged design member 309 is installed on the front door 306, it is possible to sufficiently ensure the visibility of the game ball in the guide path 35c, which tends to be difficult for players to see due to this installation. That is, in this pachinko machine P', while realizing the enlargement of the design member 309, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the game ball from decreasing due to the enlarged design member 309.

Note that in the third embodiment, the curved portion 309c3 is not located below the plane M (the plane including the slope of the slope portion 309c2), but the structure is not limited to this. The curved portion 309c3 may be located below the above-described plane M within the range where the player's line of sight to the game ball passing through the guide path 35c is not blocked by the curved portion 309c3.

Next, an example of the circuit configuration of the connection board 33 described in the first to third embodiments will be described with reference to FIG. 33. Note that the circuit configuration of the connection board 33 described below can be adopted for various boards used in slot machines and pachinko machines. The various boards include, for example, a main control board, a sub-control board, a medal count control board, a prize ball control board, and a game information output terminal version.

The connection board 33 is a rectangular plate-like member, and as shown in FIG. 33, a plurality of electronic components 201 are mounted on the connection board 33. Here, the electronic component 201 is, for example, an IC, a resistor, a capacitor, a coil, a diode, or the above-mentioned connector connection portion. Further, the connection board 33 is provided with a plurality of through holes (via holes) 202 .

Further, the connection board 33 has two board identification marks, a first board identification mark 211 and a second board identification mark 212. Here, the board identification display indicates information regarding the board, specifically, a display that allows each board to be identified, and is represented by a plurality of letters, numbers, symbols, etc.

The first board identification display 211 and the second board identification display 212 display the same content (information). Specifically, the first board identification display 211 and the second board identification display 212 display the same character string "ABC01".

Further, the first substrate identification display 211 is an etched character formed by etching. Specifically, the first board identification display 211 is a copper foil character formed of copper foil. On the other hand, the second board identification display 212 is a silk letter formed by silk printing. Since the first board identification mark 211 and the second board identification mark 212 are different between etched letters and silk letters, the reflectance of light, the way of scattering, etc. are different, and the appearance is different.

The connection board 33 is a green board. Further, the first board identification display 211 is an etched character and is formed in the same manner as the wiring pattern of the connection board 33, so it is the same color (similar color) as the wiring pattern, specifically green. Further, the second board identification display 212 is a different color (a color that is not similar) to the first board identification display 211 and the wiring pattern, specifically white. Note that the second board identification display 212 may have a similar color to the first board identification display 211 and the wiring pattern.

Furthermore, the first board identification display 211 and the second board identification display 212 have the same display size. That is, the character string "ABC01" of the first board identification display 211 and the character string "ABC01" of the second board identification display 212 have the same size. Note that these display sizes do not have to be completely the same, but must be within a range that can be considered to be approximately the same when visually recognized (for example, a difference in length and width of one display within ±10%). is preferred.

Further, the second board identification display 212 is placed at a position where the first board identification display 211 is moved parallel to the short sides (left and right sides in FIG. 33) of the connection board 33. Note that the second board identification display 222 may be placed at a position where the first board identification display 211 is moved parallel to the long sides (the upper and lower sides in FIG. 33) of the connection board 33. In this way, by arranging the second board identification mark 212 at a position where the first board identification mark 211 is moved parallel to any side of the connection board 33 in the plane, an observer can see the identification display. The identification mark can be easily found if you want to check it.

Further, the first board identification display 211 and the second board identification display 212 are arranged at the peripheral edge within the plane of the connection board 33. That is, the first board identification display 211 and the second board identification display 212 are arranged near one of the sides of the connection board 33 and along that side.

Further, the first board identification display 211 and the second board identification display 212 have the same display direction, that is, the direction of the character strings. Specifically, the first board identification display 211 and the second board identification display 212 are arranged so as to be read from left to right in FIG. 33, and the top and bottom of the character strings are aligned with the top and bottom of FIG. We are doing so.

Further, the through hole 202 is not provided in the display range of the first board identification display 211 and the display range of the second board identification display 212. Specifically, the through hole 202 does not exist between the character string "ABC01".

Further, the connection board 33 has an identification display 204 near each electronic component 201 that allows each electronic component 201 to be identified. Specifically, six resistors 201 are mounted on the connection board 33, and in the vicinity of each resistor 201, "R1" to "R6" are displayed as identification marks 204 for identifying each resistor 201. The character string is written. Furthermore, four capacitors 201 are mounted on the connection board 33, and near each capacitor 201, a character string of "C1" to "C4" is displayed as an identification display 204 for identifying each capacitor 201. is written. Furthermore, two ICs 201 are mounted on the connection board 33, and character strings "IC1" to "IC2" are written near each IC 201 as an identification display 904 for identifying each IC 201. ing. Further, two connector connecting parts 40, 50 (see FIG. 6) are mounted on the connection board 33, and each connector connecting part 40, 50 is identified near each connector connecting part 40, 50. Character strings “CN1” to “CN2” are written as an identification display 204 for the purpose. In addition, in FIG. 33, for convenience of explanation, detailed configurations around the connector coupling parts 40 and 50 are omitted.

The identification display 204 is entirely in silk letters. However, part or all of the identification display 204 may be etched characters.

The first board identification display 211 and the second board identification display 212 are larger in display size than other identification displays displayed on the connection board 33. Specifically, the first board identification display 211 and the second board identification display 212 are larger in display size than any of the identification marks 204.

According to the connection board 33 configured in this way, the connection board 33 has a first board identification display 211 and a second board identification display 212, and the first board identification display 211 is an etched character. Since the second board identification display 212 is made of silk letters, even if one board identification display becomes difficult to see, the other board identification display can be made easier to see. In other words, etched letters and silk letters have different reflectance and scattering of light, so it may be difficult to see one board identification display depending on the environment (conditions of lighting, etc.) of the gaming parlor where the gaming machine is installed. Even if the visibility is reduced, the visibility of the other board identification display is prevented from decreasing, and the identification display can be easily confirmed. In addition, in particular, the board installed on the side plate (inner surface) of the housing 1 of the slot machine S, or the board installed on the hinge mechanism side on the back side of the front door 103 of the pachinko machine P, etc., can be identified by looking into the board. The board identification display may be difficult to see because it is necessary to check the display or the board identification display may be located behind components on the board, but this connection board 33 has two Since it has a board identification mark, it becomes easy to visually recognize the board identification mark.

C Wiring side connector S Slot machine (gaming machine)
P Pachinko machine (gaming machine)
33 Connection board (prescribed board)
42 Engaging portion 42a Tip portion 43 Board side connector 330 Connection board case (storage member)
330a Opening 81 Outer guide rail 81a Base end (starting end)
81b Tip (end)
81c Hole (predetermined positioning part)
81e Left end (left end)
R4 4th range R5 5th range

Claims (1)

a firing device that fires a game ball; a game board having a game area; a design portion that protrudes forward above the game area; a game ball path through which the game ball is guided through the upper end of the game area; A game machine comprising a predetermined board provided on the back side of the game board, and a storage member capable of storing the predetermined board,
The game board is provided with a plate-shaped outer guide rail portion that comes into contact with the game ball fired by the firing device,
The predetermined board has a board-side connector that can be connected to a wiring-side connector,
The board-side connector is in a first rotational state in which it is rotated in a direction in which a mating portion that can be mated with the wiring-side connector and an engaged portion of the wiring-side connector is engaged with the wiring-side connector; an engaging portion that is rotatable between the engaged portion and a second rotational state in which the engaging portion is rotated in a direction in which the engaging portion is not engaged;
The storage member has an opening that exposes the board-side connector, and a suppressing portion that suppresses a rotation range of the engaging portion,
The engaging portion has a base end, a distal end, and a contact portion capable of contacting the engaged portion, and comes into contact with the suppressing portion in the second rotation state. Ori,
The height of the suppressing part is lower than the height of the mating part,
The distance between the engaging portions below the contact portion is narrower than the distance between the engaging portions above the contact portion ,
A plurality of predetermined positioning portions are formed on the outer guide rail portion to enable positioning of the outer guide rail portion ,
an end of the outer guide rail portion on the side of the launching device is a starting end ;
An end of the outer guide rail part on a side remote from the launcher is a terminal end ,
The range from the starting end to the left end of the outer guide rail portion is defined as a fourth range,
If the range from the left end to the terminal end of the outer guide rail section is defined as a fifth range,
In the gaming machine, the number of the predetermined positioning parts in each range is greater than or equal to the fifth range in the fourth range.