JP7401142B1 - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a game machine whose board has characteristics. A game machine includes a first board and a second board. Further, the first substrate is a substrate having a fractured surface having a first shape, and the second substrate is a substrate having a fractured surface having a second shape, and the fractured surface has the first shape. The fracture surfaces of the second shape and the second shape have different shapes. [Selection diagram] Figure 10

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a pinball game machine (pachinko machine), a reel game machine (slot machine), an enclosed game machine, or a medalless slot machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a slot machine, for example, has been known as one type of gaming machine. Some of these slot machines are equipped with various types of boards (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP2016-73461A

However, in conventional game machines, there is room for improvement in the board.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine whose board has characteristics.

A game machine according to the present invention is a game machine including a first board, a second board, and a container capable of housing the first board, wherein the first board is The second substrate is a substrate having a fractured surface of one shape, the second substrate is a substrate having a fractured surface of a second shape, and the fractured surface of the first shape and the fractured surface of the second shape are , have different shapes, the first substrate is a substrate with a first resist, the second substrate is a substrate with a second resist, and the fracture surface of the first shape is , the fracture surface is rougher than the fracture surface of the second shape, and the shortest distance from the fracture surface of the first shape to the first resist is from the fracture surface of the second shape to the fracture surface of the second shape. The first substrate is longer than the shortest distance to the resist, and the first substrate is a substrate that allows the manufacturer of the game machine to be identified by cutting a specific portion, and the second substrate is a substrate that allows the manufacturer of the gaming machine to be identified by cutting a specific portion. The first substrate has no parts, and the first-shaped fracture surface is a fracture surface formed by cutting the specific part, and the first substrate has a third-shaped fracture surface. The fractured surface of the third shape is a fractured surface formed during molding of the first substrate, and the fractured surface of the first shape is smaller than the fractured surface of the third shape. is also a rough fracture surface, the fracture surface of the first shape is a fracture surface located inward of the fracture surface of the third shape in the first substrate, and the first substrate is , the substrate is such that a U-shaped specific portion is formed on a certain side by cutting the specific portion, and the fracture surface of the first shape is formed on one of the three sides constituting the specific portion. It is a fracture surface formed on a side parallel to a certain side, and when the first substrate is housed in the container, the first substrate is inserted from one side of the first substrate through the specific part. The parts disposed on the other side of the housing are visible, and when the first board is housed in the container, the one side of the first board is connected to the specific part of the housing. The corresponding area is a game machine characterized in that the corresponding area is a gap area in which the member extending toward the first board is not arranged along the U-shape .
Further, a game machine according to the present invention is a game machine including a first board and a container capable of storing the first board, wherein the first board has a cross section of a predetermined shape. The first substrate is a substrate having a cross section of a specific shape, the first substrate is a substrate having a first resist, and the first substrate is a substrate having a cross section of a specific shape. The substrate is such that the shortest distance from the cross section of the predetermined shape to the first resist is a first distance, and the first substrate has a shortest distance from the cross section of the specific shape to the first resist. The first board is a board whose shortest distance is a second distance, and the first board is a board that makes it possible to identify the manufacturer of one of the game machines by cutting a specific part, and The cross-sectional portion is a cross-sectional portion formed by cutting the specific portion, the cross-sectional portion having the predetermined shape and the cross-sectional portion having the specific shape have different shapes, and the first distance is The distance is longer than the second distance, and the first substrate is a substrate on which a U-shaped specific portion is formed on a certain side by cutting the specific portion, and The cross-sectional portion of the shape is a cross-sectional portion formed on a side parallel to the certain side among the three sides constituting the specific portion, and when the first substrate is housed in the container, The components disposed on the other side of the first board can be visually recognized from one side of the first board through the specific portion, and when the first board is accommodated in the container, A region corresponding to the specific portion of the container on the one surface side of the first substrate is a gap region in which no member extending toward the first substrate is disposed along the U-shape. This is a game machine that is characterized by:

According to the game machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine whose substrate has characteristics.

1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 seen from the front side (player side). FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a winning line of the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a front view of status display LED280. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the members constituting the status display LED 280 in an exploded manner. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a status display LED 280 including a thermally caulked portion 284d of a reflector 284. FIG. (a) is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 open. (b) is a side sectional view of the slot machine 100. FIG. 3 is a front view of a reel backlight 264. (b) It is a side view of the reel backlight 264. (c) is an exploded external perspective view of the members constituting the reel backlight 264 as seen from the front side. (a) It is a front view of the LED board 288 of the status display LED 280. (b) It is a front view of the illumination board 268 of the reel backlight 264. FIG. 3 shows a circuit block diagram of a control section. (a) A plan view of the main control board 600 before the identification board 610 is separated. (b) A plan view of the main control board 600 after the identification board 610 is separated. 6 is a plan view of a sub-control board 650. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a main board storage case 640 and a main control board 600. FIG. (a) It is a plan view of the main board storage case 640 in a state where the main control board 600 is accommodated, viewed from the board accommodating body 642 side. (b) It is a sectional view along the AA line in (a). (c) A cross-sectional view showing the structure of a conventional substrate corresponding to (b). (a), (b) It is a top view of the main control board 670 based on modification 1. (a) It is a top view of the main control board 690 concerning modification 2. (b) is a plan view of a main control board 696 according to modification 3; It is a diagram showing the arrangement of symbols on each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) developed in a two-dimensional manner. It is a diagram showing types of winning combinations, names of condition devices, symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, number of payouts, and notes. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of main control unit main processing. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing. (a) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400; (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400; (c) is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400; (a) It is a flowchart of the main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing by the second sub-control unit 500; (c) It is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500. (d) It is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. (a) A diagram showing an example of a lottery value of an internal winning combination of the slot machine 100. (b) It is a table showing the display mode and the number of coins to be paid out for each operation content of the common bell and the push order combination among the internal winning combinations. 3 is a diagram showing winning combination data stored in a ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. FIG. (a) It is a flowchart of the advantageous section transition process performed by CPU304 of the main control part 300. It is a flowchart corresponding to the program of the advantageous area transition process shown in (b) and (c). (c) This is an example of a program for advantageous section transition processing. (d) This is another example of the program for advantageous section transition processing. (a) It is a flowchart of the instruction|indication monitor setting process performed by CPU304 of the main control part 300. (b) It is a flowchart corresponding to the program of the instruction|indication monitor setting process shown in (c). (c) An example of a program for instruction monitor setting processing. (a) It is a flowchart of the instruction|indication monitor setting process based on a modification. (b) An example of a program for instruction monitor setting processing according to a modified example. (a), (b) are diagrams showing another example of the winning combination data shown in FIG. 23.

<<Embodiment 1>>
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A gaming machine (slot machine) according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 100 will be explained using FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 viewed from the front side (player side).

A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of a gaming machine of the present invention, and includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. . Three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, and right reel 112) each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer circumferential surface are stored in the center of the main body 101 (not shown), and are rotated inside the slot machine 100. It is configured so that it can be done. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

In this embodiment, a suitable number of each pattern is printed on a band-like member at equal intervals, and this band-like member is attached to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame material to form each reel 110 to 112 (see FIG. 16). ). From the player's perspective, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in approximately three vertical directions from the symbol display window 113 provided in front of each reel 110 to 112, making a total of nine symbols visible. There is.

By rotating each reel 110 to 112, the combination of symbols visible to the player changes. In other words, each reel 110 to 112 functions as a display device that variably displays combinations of a plurality of types of symbols. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. Further, in this embodiment, three reels are provided inside the center of the slot machine 100, but the number of reels and the installation positions of the reels are not limited to this.

Inside the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (also referred to as an index sensor, not shown) consisting of a light emitter and a light receiver is provided near each of the reels 110 to 112, and the light emitter of this optical sensor A light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel is configured to pass between the light-receiving section and the light-receiving section. The position of the symbol on the reel in the rotational direction is determined based on the detection result of this sensor, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the desired symbol is displayed on the winning line.

On the back of the reels 110 to 112, a reel backlight 264 (see FIGS. 6(a) and 7; details will be described later) is arranged to illuminate each symbol displayed in the symbol display window 113. Further, below the reels 110 to 112, a status display LED 280 (see FIG. 3, details will be described later) is provided to notify various statuses of the slot machine 100. The reel panel lamp 128 is a lamp for performance.

The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) electronically stored in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, one coin is inserted each time the bet button 130 is pressed, up to a maximum of three coins, two coins are inserted when the bet button 131 is pressed, and three coins are inserted when the bet button 132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 will also be referred to as the MAX bet button.

The performance button 156 is an operation means that can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, the button is configured to be pressed and operated by the player, and is used for various effects. The operating means used for such effects are not limited to buttons, but may be configured with levers, touch panels, etc., or may include a plurality of operating means.

The medal slot 141 is an slot for the player to insert medals at the time of starting a game. That is, medals can be inserted electronically using the bet buttons 130 to 132, or actual medals can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal slot 141, and the term "insertion" includes both. be.

The start lever 135 is a lever-type switch for starting rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired number of medals is inserted into the medal slot 141 or the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start rotating. The operation on the start lever 135 is called a game start operation.

The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-shaped switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with each reel 110 to 112. Note that a light emitting body may be provided inside each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitting body can be turned on to notify the player.

Hereinafter, the operations on the stop buttons 137 to 139 are referred to as stop operations, the first stop operation is the first stop operation (hereinafter also referred to as "first stop" or "first stop"), and the next stop operation is the second stop operation. operation (hereinafter also referred to as "second stop" or "second stop"), and the final stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation (hereinafter also referred to as "third stop" or "third stop").

Further, the reels that are stopped in response to these stop operations are referred to as a first stop reel, a second stop reel, and a third stop reel in this order. Further, the order in which the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated to stop all of the rotating reels 110 to 112 is referred to as an operation order (or press order).

The operation order (pressing order) of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is when the left stop button 137 is represented by "left or R", the middle stop button 138 is represented by "middle or C", and the right stop button 139 is represented by "right or R". , (1) left → center → right operation order (left center right or LCR), (2) left → right → center operation order (left center center or LRC), (3) middle → left → right operation order ( (center left/right or CLR), (4) center → right → left operation order (center right left or CRL), (5) right → left → center operation order (right left center or RLC), (6) right → center → left There are six types of operation orders (right-center-left or RCL).

The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove the inserted medals when the medals are jammed. The settlement button 134 is a button for settling medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and bet medals, and discharging them from the medal payout port 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted.

A title panel 162 is provided at the bottom of the stop button unit 136 for displaying the model name and pasting various certificate stamps. At the bottom of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal receiving tray 161 are provided. The sound hole 181 is a hole for outputting sound from a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. Side lamps 144 provided on the left and right sides of the front door 102 are decorative lamps to enliven the game. A presentation device 160 is disposed at the top of the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided at the top of the presentation device 160.

This production device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 consisting of two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (production image display device), and when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b open horizontally outward in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears in front of the slot machine 100 (on the player side). It becomes.

Note that the display device does not have to be a liquid crystal display device, but may be any display device that can display various performance images and various game information, such as a multi-segment display (7 segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, etc. , a reel (drum), or a display device consisting of a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape, and the entire display screen is configured to be visible to the player. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. Furthermore, a decoration (not shown) may be provided around the periphery of the display screen so that a part of the periphery of the display screen is hidden by the decoration, making the display screen appear oddly shaped. Although the display screen is a flat surface in this embodiment, it may be a curved surface.

Additionally, inside the main body 101, there are setting keys that can be turned on and off by rotation, and operations for changing settings (setting value change operation) and checking settings by pressing. There is a setting switch that allows you to The setting key is an operation means for starting to change or check the setting values (in this example, settings 1 to 6), and the setting switch can set one of the multiple setting values. This is one of the setting methods.

<Winning line>
Next, the winning line will be explained using FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a winning line of the slot machine 100.

As explained using FIG. 1, when viewed from the player, approximately three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed vertically from the symbol display window 113 provided in front of each reel 110 to 112. A total of nine patterns are visible.

Specifically, the symbols displayed on the upper row of the left reel 110 (position 1 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 1) are the left reel upper row symbol and the middle row of the left reel 110 (position 2 shown in the figure; symbol position 1). The symbols displayed on the left reel 110 (position 3; also referred to as symbol position 3) are referred to as the left reel middle symbols, and the symbols displayed on the lower row of the left reel 110 (position 3 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 3) are referred to as the left reel lower symbols.

In addition, the symbol displayed in the upper row of the middle reel 111 (position 4 shown in the diagram; also referred to as symbol position 4) is the middle reel upper row symbol, and the symbol displayed in the middle row of the middle reel 111 (position 5 shown in the diagram; also referred to as symbol position 5). ) is called a middle reel middle row symbol, and the symbol displayed at the lower row of the middle reel 111 (position 6 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 6) is called a middle reel lower row symbol.

In addition, the symbols displayed in the upper row of the right reel 112 (position 7 shown in the diagram; also referred to as symbol position 7) are the right reel upper row symbols, and the symbols displayed in the middle row of the right reel 112 (position 8 shown in the diagram; also referred to as symbol position 8). ) is referred to as the right reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed in the lower row of the right reel 112 (position 9 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 9) is referred to as the right reel lower row symbol.

In the present embodiment, the winning line is a middle winning line L1 (hereinafter simply referred to as a winning line) consisting of a left reel middle symbol (symbol position 2), a middle reel middle symbol (symbol position 5), and a right reel middle symbol (symbol position 8). ) is provided.

Here, the winning line is a line set at the stop position of the symbols that can be visually recognized through the symbol display window 113, and determines whether the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination has been displayed (or not). This is the line on which . The valid winning line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "valid line") is predetermined by the number of medals bet as gaming media.

The slot machine 100 of this embodiment is a three-copy bet-only machine, and when the number of medals inserted is less than three, none of the winning lines become valid, and when three medals are bet, the winning line L1 becomes effective. When the winning line becomes valid, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135.

Hereinafter, in the symbol display window 113, symbol positions 2, 5, and 8 on the winning line L1 are "winning positions", and other symbol positions, that is, symbol positions 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 9 are "non-winning positions". Sometimes referred to as "winning position". That is, the winning position refers to the position on the winning line where the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination stop.

Note that the number of winning lines is not limited to one line. For example, in addition to the winning line L1, there is an upper winning line consisting of left reel upper symbols, middle reel upper symbols, and right reel upper symbols, and a left reel lower symbol, middle reel lower symbols, and right reel lower symbols. A total of three winning lines, including the lower winning lines, may be set as valid winning lines, or a number of winning lines corresponding to the number of medals bet may be set as valid winning lines.

<Status display LED>
Next, the status display LED 280 will be explained. FIG. 3 is a front view of the status display LED 280, and FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the components constituting the status display LED 280.

<Status display LED/upper display section>
As shown in FIG. 3, a medal insertion display section 124, a game start display section 121, a replay display section 122, and a medal insertion display section 129 are arranged at the upper stage of the status display LED 280.

The medal insertion possible display section 124 is a display section for informing the player that it is now possible to insert medals, and displays the character string "INSERT" when the player is ready to insert medals. Turn it on.

The game start display section 121 is a display section for notifying that the game start operation is possible when a specified number of medals have been inserted, and the game start operation is now possible. The character string “START” will light up.

The replay display unit 122 displays a message to the player that the current game can be replayed (no need to insert medals) when the player wins a replay combination that is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. This is a display unit for notifying the player of the game, and lights up the character string “REPLAY” when a player wins a replay, which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game.

The medal insertion display section 129 is a display section for lighting up a number of lamps according to the number of medals inserted, and lights up the character string "1 BET" when 1 medal is inserted, and indicates that 2 medals are inserted. When medals are inserted, a string of characters "2BET" is lit up, and when three medals are inserted, a string of letters "3BET" is lit up.

As shown in FIG. 4, the medal insertion possible display section 124, the game start display section 121, the replay display section 122, and the medal insertion display section 129 of this example all include an LED board 288 (first board). And, on the mounting surface of this LED board 288 (first board), a light colored area 288a (second area, area where a light colored coating film is formed) where a white coating film silk is applied is arranged. A reflector 284 (first partitioning member) partitioned into a plurality of LEDs 286 (second light emitting means) and a rectangular opening 284a (space) through which light from the plurality of LEDs 286 (second light emitting means) passes. and a character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) that is irradiated with light from a plurality of LEDs 286 (light emitting means).

Here, "bright color" according to the present invention refers to a color with high brightness, and includes, for example, white, yellow, light blue, etc.

A translucent member consisting of a character string "INSERT" is disposed on the character sheet 282 constituting the medal insertable display section 124. When the plurality of LEDs 286 constituting the medal insertion possible display section 124 are turned on, a character string "INSERT" indicating that a game start operation is possible will emit light.

On the character sheet 282 constituting the game start display section 121, a translucent member consisting of the character string "START" is arranged. When the plurality of LEDs 286 constituting the game start display section 121 are turned on, a character string "START" indicating that a game start operation is possible will be emitted.

A translucent member consisting of a character string "REPLAY" is arranged on the character sheet 282 constituting the replay display section 122. Then, when the plurality of LEDs 286 that make up the replay display section 122 are turned on, a character string "REPLAY" that indicates that the current game can be replayed (no need to insert medals) will emit light. It is configured as follows.

On the character sheet 282 constituting the medal insertion display section 129, translucent members consisting of character strings "3BET", "2BET", and "1BET" are arranged. Then, when the LED 286 corresponding to the "3BET" character sheet 282 among the plurality of LEDs 286 forming the gaming medal insertion display section 129 is lit, the character string "3BET" notifies that three medals have been inserted. is configured to emit light, and when the LED 286 corresponding to the character sheet 282 of "2BET" is lit, the character string "2BET" notifying that two medals have been inserted is configured to emit light. When the LED 286 corresponding to the character sheet 282 "1BET" is turned on, the character string "1BET" which indicates that one medal has been inserted is configured to emit light.

<Status display LED/lower display section>
As shown in FIG. 3, a stored number display section 125, a game information display section 126, and a payout number display section 127 are arranged below the status display LED 280.

The stored medal number display section 125 is a display section for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 as a two-digit numerical value.

The number of medals to be paid out display section 127 is a display section for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning some winning combination in a two-digit numerical value.

As shown in FIG. 4, the stored number display section 125 and the dispensed number display section 127 of this example both include an LED board 288 (first board) and a mounting surface of this LED board 288 (first board). A plurality of LEDs 286 (second light emitting means) arranged in a bright color area 288a (second area, area where a bright color paint film is formed) to which a white paint film silk is applied; A reflector 284 (first reflector) is partitioned into a rectangular opening 284a (space) through which light from an LED 286 (second light emitting means) passes, and an opening 284b (space) in the shape of a two-digit 7-segment display. (partitioning member) and a character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) that is irradiated with light from a plurality of LEDs 286 (light emitting means).

The character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) constituting the storage number display section 125 includes a translucent member consisting of the character string "CREDIT" and a 7-segment display with two digits corresponding to the opening 284b. A translucent member having a shape is provided. When the LED 286 (second light emitting means) corresponding to the character sheet 282 of "CREDIT" is turned on among the plurality of LEDs 286 (second light emitting means) constituting the stored number display section 125, "CREDIT" is displayed. The character string is configured to emit light, and by lighting up the LED 286 (second light emitting means) corresponding to the two-digit 7-segment display, the number of medals stored electronically can be displayed as a two-digit number. It is configured so that it can be displayed.

The character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) constituting the payout number display section 127 includes a translucent member with the character string "PAYOUT" and a translucent member with the shape of a two-digit 7-segment display. The members are arranged. Then, when the LED 286 (second light emitting means) corresponding to the character sheet 282 of "PAYOUT" is turned on among the plurality of LEDs 286 (second light emitting means) constituting the payout number display section 127, "PAYOUT" is displayed. The character string is configured to emit light, and by lighting up the LED 286 (second light emitting means) corresponding to the two-digit 7-segment display, the number of medals to be paid out to the player can be displayed as a two-digit number. It is configured so that it can be displayed.

The game information display section 126 is a display device for displaying internal information of the slot machine 100 (for example, setting values, error codes, etc.) as a four-digit numerical value, and serves as an instruction monitor for performing a press order navigation effect. is also used.

The game information display section 126 of this example includes an LED board 288 (first board) and a dark area 288b (first board) coated with a black film resist on the mounting surface of the LED board 288 (first board). A plurality of LEDs 286 (first light emitting means) arranged in the area indicated by the dotted line in FIG. A reflector 284 (first partitioning member) is partitioned into an opening 284c (space) in the shape of a 4-digit 7-segment display through which light passes, and light from a plurality of LEDs 286 (first light emitting means) is irradiated. It is composed of a character sheet 282 (first irradiated member).

Furthermore, the game information display section 126 of this example is configured so that the opening 284c is in the shape of a 7-segment display whose size is smaller than the opening 284b. In addition, the plurality of LEDs 286 constituting the game information display section 126 are densely arranged (the interval between adjacent LEDs is narrower) than the plurality of LEDs 286 constituting the stored number display section 125 and the payout number display section 127, and display a 7-segment display. The gaming information display section 126 is configured as a bowl-shaped light emitting area smaller than the stored number display section 125 and the payout number display section 127.

Here, the "dark color" according to the present invention refers to a color with low brightness, and includes, for example, black, navy blue, brown, gray, and dark blue.

In addition, when the coating film of the LED board 288 and the coating film of the dark area 288b are the same color, the area on the LED substrate 288 corresponding to the opening 284c is referred to as the "first area" according to the present invention. shall be. On the other hand, when the coating film of the LED board 288 and the coating film of the dark area 288b are different colors, the dark area 288b consisting of different colors may be used as the "first area" according to the present invention, and the opening The area on the LED board 288 corresponding to 284c may be the "first area" according to the present invention.

The character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) constituting the game information display section 126 is provided with a translucent member in the shape of a 4-digit, 7-segment display corresponding to the opening 284c. By lighting up the plurality of LEDs 286 (first light emitting means) constituting the game information display section 126, internal information of the slot machine 100 (for example, setting values, error codes, etc.) and instruction monitor information are displayed numerically. It is configured so that it can be displayed.

According to this example, the plurality of LEDs 286 (first light emitting means) constituting the game information display section 126 are arranged in a dark area 288b coated with a black film resist on the mounting surface of the LED board 288 (first board). (first area, area where a dark-colored paint film is formed), a part of the LED 286 (first light emitting means) is reflected by light entering from outside (external light), and the LED 286 (first light emitting means) is It is possible to prevent the first light emitting means (first light emitting means) from appearing as if it is on when it is turned off, and it is possible to provide accurate game information to the player, which may cause a disadvantage to the player. This can be avoided. In addition, it is possible to make the faint lighting (ghost lighting) of the LED 286 (first light emitting means) due to a small current when the light is off less noticeable, and it is possible to avoid a situation where the player is misled by an incorrect display. .

Further, the plurality of LEDs 286 (first light emitting means) constituting the game information display section 126 display information (for example, , press order), it is possible to prevent the misunderstanding that the operation mode is being notified when the operation mode is not being notified. Accurate information can be provided to the player, and disadvantage to the player can be avoided.

Furthermore, the plurality of LEDs 286 (first light emitting means) constituting the game information display section 126 are light emitting means constituting a notifying means for notifying information corresponding to an error (for example, an error code), so they do not notify an error. It is possible to prevent the misunderstanding that an error has been reported when the game is not in progress, and it is possible to provide accurate information to players, thereby avoiding putting players at a disadvantage. can do.

The plurality of LEDs 286 (first light emitting means) of the game information display section 126 are light emitting means that can emit light in a first state (for example, AT state or error state), and are connected to the stored number display section 125 and the payout number display section. The plurality of LEDs 286 (second light emitting means) of 127 are light emitting means that can emit light in a second state (for example, storage and payout of medals), and are connected to the stored number display section 125 (second light emitting means) and the payout. A plurality of LEDs 286 (second light emitting means) constituting the number display section 127 are connected to a bright color area 288a (second area, area where a light color paint film is formed) coated with white paint film silk. It is placed.

Furthermore, during a game, the number of times the AT state or error state is entered is relatively smaller than the number of times medals are stored or paid out, and the frequency of entering the second state (storing or paying out medals) is This is higher than the frequency of one state (AT state or error state).

Not only when one or more medals are stored or paid out, but even when there are zero medals, "0" (or "00" may be displayed) is displayed on the stored number display section 125 and the number of medals paid out display section 127. In other words, it can be said that the stored number display section 125 and the payout number display section 127 continue to display some kind of lighting display during the game or when the game is possible.

On the other hand, an AT state or an error state is a state that is triggered by a specific condition that occurs during a game or a state in which a game is possible. It can be said that the frequency is lower than that of In addition, even in the AT state or error state, the stored number display section 125 and the payout number display section 127 are configured to continue to be lit, so that the light emission frequency is lower than that of the game information display section 126. It can be said that the portion 125 and the payout number display portion 127 are more expensive.

For this reason, the LEDs 286 (second light emitting means) of the stored number display section 125 (second light emitting means) and the number of payout number display section 127 emit light more frequently than the game information display section 126 (the display is updated more frequently). Visibility can be improved and convenience for players can be improved.

Furthermore, the game information display section 126 is arranged so as to be sandwiched between the stored number display section 125 and the payout number display section 127, and is coated with a black coating resist on which the game information display section 126 is arranged. The dark area 288b (first area, area where a dark coating film is formed) is the bright area 288a (second area) coated with white coating film silk where the storage number display section 125 is arranged. A light-colored area 288a (a second area where a light-colored paint film is formed) and a bright-colored area 288a (a second area where a light-colored paint film is formed) where a white paint film silk is applied where the dispensed sheet number display section 127 is arranged. The area is sandwiched on both sides by the

According to this example, a light-colored area 288a (second area, where a light-colored paint film is formed) on one side of a dark-colored area 288b (first area, where a dark-colored paint film is formed). The LED 286 (second light emitting means) arranged in the bright color area 288a (second area) on the other side of the dark color area 288b (first area, area where a dark color coating film is formed) is arranged in the bright color area 288a (second area). It is possible to avoid affecting the LED 286 (second light emitting means) arranged in the area where a light-colored paint film is formed, and to make it easier to see the notification by the LED 286 (second light emitting means). I can do it.

Furthermore, since the dark color area 288b and the light color area 288a are arranged adjacent to each other, compared to the case where the dark color areas 288b are adjacent to each other, the LED 286 (second light emitting means) placed in the light color area 288a Ghost lighting in the LED 286 (first light emitting means) arranged in the relatively dark area 288b can be made less noticeable.

The status display LED 280 also indicates a dark area 288b (first area, where a dark coating is formed) coated with a black coating resist, and a bright area 288a (first area where a dark coating is formed) coated with a white coating silk. A second area (area in which a light-colored coating film is formed), the substrate on which the LED 286 is placed can be used without changing the contents (program change) of the control driver (software) that controls the status display LED 280. The light emission mode (brightness, etc.) of the LED 286 can be changed simply by changing the color of the coating film applied to the game machine (hardware change), making it easy to change the specifications of the game machine.

In addition, in this example, a plurality of LEDs 286 (first light emitting means) constituting the game information display section 126 and other display sections (medal insertion possible display section 124, game start display section 121, replay display section 122, An example is shown in which a plurality of LEDs 286 (second light emitting means) forming the medal input display section 129, stored medal display section 125, payout number display section 127) are mounted on the same LED board 288 (first board). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a plurality of LEDs 286 may be mounted on a plurality of different substrates.

Therefore, for example, a dark area 288b coated with a black coating film resist (first area; area where a dark coating film is formed) is formed on a certain substrate, and a bright area 288b coated with a white coating film silk is formed on a certain substrate. The color area 288a (second area; area where a light-colored coating film is formed) may be formed on another substrate different from a certain substrate.

In addition, in this example, a specific area of the LED board 288 coated with a black paint film resist is coated with white paint film silk, but in the LED board coated with a white paint film resist, a specific area The area may also be coated with a black coating.

<Status display LED/unitization>
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the status display LED 280 including the thermally caulked portion 284d of the reflector 284.

The LED board 288 is configured to have a through hole 288c with an inner diameter w4 and an insertion hole 288d with an inner diameter w5 (w5>w4) into which the thermally caulked portion 284d of the reflector 284 can be inserted. A plurality of LEDs 286 having a width w7 and a height h4 are mounted on the mounting surface of this LED board 288.

The reflector 284 is configured to include the plurality of types of openings 284a to 284c described using FIG. 4 and a thermally caulked portion 284d. The thermally caulked portion 284d is formed of a rod-shaped body having an outer diameter w5 extending in the thickness direction of the reflector 284 (FIG. 5 shows the thermally caulked portion 284d after being deformed by heating).

After inserting the thermally caulked portion 284c of the reflector 284 into the insertion hole 288d of the LED board 288, heat is applied to the tip of the thermally caulked portion 284d to soften it, and the tip of the thermally caulked portion 284d is crushed by applying pressure. A deformed portion 284d2 having an outer diameter w6 (w6>w5) larger than the inner diameter w5 of the thermally caulked portion 284d of the LED board 288 is formed in the LED board 288.

Thereby, the reflector 284 is caulked and fixed to the mounting surface of the LED board 288, and the reflector 284 and the LED board 288 are integrated. Further, the character sheet 282 is placed so as to close the openings 284a to 284d of the reflector 284, and is attached to the surface of the reflector 284.

That is, the reflector 284 (first partition member) is caulked and fixed to the mounting surface of the LED board 288 (first board), and the character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) is fixed to the reflector 284 (first partition member). As a result, the LED board 288 (first board), reflector 284 (first partition member), and character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) are unitized. There is.

According to this example, since the LED board 288 (first board), reflector 284 (first partition member), and character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) are unitized, the status is displayed. The work of replacing the LED 280 and the installation into the game machine can be facilitated, and work efficiency can be improved.

In this example, the deformed portion 284d2 is formed at a position protruding from the back surface of the board 288 by a height h5, and there is play (gap) between the reflector 284 and the LED board 288, but the deformed portion 284d2 284d2 may be brought into close contact with the back surface of the LED board 288.

<Internal structure>
Next, the internal structure of the slot machine 100 will be explained using FIG. 6. FIG. 6(a) is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 open, and FIG. 6(b) is a side sectional view of the slot machine 100.

The main body 101 is a box with an opening at the front. Inside the main body 101, a main board storage case 640 (see FIG. 12, details will be described later) that houses a main control board 600 (first board, details will be described later) is arranged, and this main board storage case Three reels 110 to 112 are arranged below 640. On the side of the main board storage case 640 and the reels 110 to 112, that is, on the left side when facing, is a sub control board storage case 220 that houses a sub control board 650 (second board, details will be described later). It has been done.

A medal dispensing device 180 (a device dispensing medals accumulated in a bucket) is provided below, and above the medal dispensing device 180, that is, below the reels 110 to 112, a power supply device having a power supply board is provided. (not shown) etc. are arranged. The power supply converts AC power supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and supplies the voltage to each control unit and each device, such as a main control unit 300, sub-control units 400, 500, etc., which will be described later. . Furthermore, it is equipped with a power storage circuit (e.g., a capacitor) for supplying power to predetermined components (e.g., RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, etc.) for a predetermined period (e.g., 10 days) even after external power is cut off. There is.

A medal auxiliary storage 240 is provided on the right side of the medal payout device 180, and an overflow terminal is provided behind this storage (not shown).

The front door 102 is hinged to the left side of the main body 101 via a hinge device 276, and the upper part of the symbol display window 113 includes a reel front illumination 250 (details will be described later), a liquid crystal display device 157, an upper speaker 272, and the like. A production control unit 160 and the like that control a liquid crystal display device 157, a speaker 272, and the like are provided. Further, at the bottom of the symbol display window 113, there is a medal selector 170 for sorting the inserted medals, and a passage 265 through which the medals pass when the medal selector 170 drops illegal medals etc. into the medal tray 161. It is set up.

<Reel front lighting>
Next, the reel front illumination 250 will be explained using FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b).

The reel front illumination 250 is a light emitting means that illuminates (illuminates) the reel band of each reel 110 to 112 (only the reel band 111a of the middle reel 111 is shown in FIG. 6(b)) from the front side (front). In the example, it is arranged above the symbol display window 113 on the back side of the front door 102 so as to face the reel band of the reels 110 to 112.

The reel front illumination 250 of this example includes a plurality of LEDs that can emit light toward the front of the reel strip of the reels 110 to 112, and a colored transparent (in this example, milky white) LED placed in front of these LEDs. The lens cover is configured to include a lens cover.

Note that if there is no lens cover for illuminating the front of the reel, or if the lens cover is made of a colorless and transparent material, the light emitted from the LEDs will be reflected in the reel bands of the reels 110 to 112 in the form of particles (so-called ("spot light"), the appearance of the reels 110 to 112 becomes poor, and the light emitted from the LED does not spread properly and cannot uniformly illuminate the entire reel band, resulting in poor visibility of the reels 110 to 112. Since there is a risk that the LED may deteriorate, it is preferable to cover the front of the LED with a lens cover made of a colored transparent member.

The relationship between the shortest distance L0 from the reel front illumination 250 to the reel band and the shortest distance L1 from the reel backlight 264 to the reel band, which will be described later, is "shortest distance L0 < shortest distance L1", and the reel front illumination 250 is positioned closer to the reel band than the reel backlight 264.

In this way, the reel front illumination 250 is provided with a lens cover because it tends to be a point of light due to the short distance to the reel band. On the other hand, the reel backlight 264 has a longer distance to the reel band than the reel front illumination 250, and has a distance that allows the light emitted from the LED to be diffused. There is no lens cover because the light is sufficiently diffused.

<Reel backlight>
Next, the reel backlight 264 will be explained using FIG. 6(b) and FIG. 7.

The slot machine 100 according to the present example includes a left reel device (not shown) including a left reel 110, a middle reel device 260 (see FIG. 6(b)) including a middle reel 111, and a right reel device including a right reel 112. (not shown) and a reel frame 262 (see FIG. 6(b)) capable of accommodating these three reel devices therein.

Note that the structure of the left reel device and right reel device of the slot machine 100 of this example is the same as the structure of the middle reel device 260, so here, the middle reel device 260 will be explained, and the left reel device and the right reel device will be explained. A description of the device will be omitted.

The middle reel device 260 includes a middle reel 111, a reel drive unit (not shown) that rotationally drives the middle reel 111, and a reel band 111a (second irradiated member) of the middle reel 111 from the rear side (back side). It is configured to include a reel backlight 264 that illuminates (illuminates), a reel detection section (not shown) for detecting the rotational position of the middle reel 111, and the like.

The middle reel 111 includes a reel band 111a on which a plurality of types of symbols are printed at equal intervals, a reel frame 111b supporting both sides of the reel band 111a, and the like. The reel band 111a is a flat ring-shaped member formed by bonding longitudinal ends of rectangular band-shaped members together.

7(a) is a front view of the reel backlight 264, FIG. 7(b) is a side view of the reel backlight 264, and FIG. 7(c) shows the members constituting the reel backlight 264. FIG. 3 is an exploded external perspective view seen from the front side.

The reel backlight 264 is a light emitting means that illuminates the reel strip of each reel 110 to 112 from the rear side (back side), and in this example, a reflector 266 (second partition member) and a It is composed of a lighting board 268 (second board) that is detachably attached to the back surface, and a decorative plate 270 that is disposed on the side surface of the reflector 266.

The reflector 266 of the reel backlight 264 in this example is formed of white plastic, but the material of the reflector 266 of the reel backlight 264 is not particularly limited, and may be metal or the like, or may be made of other colors. It may be a member.

The reflector 266 is a member having a partitioned space through which light passes from a plurality of LEDs 268a (light emitting means) mounted on a lighting board 268 (second board). Three openings 266a to 266c communicating from the side to the back side are formed in a row in the vertical direction.

On the lighting board 268, six LEDs 268a (light emitting means) are arranged at positions corresponding to the openings 266a to 266c. The LED 268a is arranged in a bright area 268d (area where a bright color coating is formed) on which a white coating film silk is applied on the mounting surface of the lighting board 268.

The openings 266a to 266c and the LED 268a of the reflector 266 provided in the middle reel device 260 are connected to the symbol position to be stopped and displayed in the symbol display window 113 (symbol position 4 explained using FIG. 6)). With this structure, the back surface of the reel band 111a (second irradiated member) of the middle reel 111 is irradiated with light from the plurality of LEDs 268a (light emitting means).

The openings 266a to 266c and the LED 266a of the reflector 266 included in the left reel device (not shown) are used to determine the symbol position (the symbol explained using FIG. 2) to be stopped and displayed in the symbol display window 113 when attached to the left reel device (positions 1 to 3). With this structure, the back surface of the reel band (second irradiated member) of the left reel 110 is irradiated with light from the plurality of LEDs 268a (light emitting means).

The openings 266a to 266c and the LED 268a of the reflector 266 included in the right reel device (not shown) are used to determine the symbol position (the symbol explained using FIG. (positions 7 to 9). With this structure, the back surface of the reel band (second irradiated member) of the right reel 112 is irradiated with light from the plurality of LEDs 268a (light emitting means).

In this example, by arranging six LEDs 268a at positions corresponding to the openings 266a to 266c, the light emitted from one opening does not interfere with the light emitted from another opening. It is configured. Thereby, each of the plurality of symbol positions in the symbol display window 113 can be uniformly irradiated with light.

For example, by lighting all the LEDs 268a, all the symbols visible to the player can be illuminated from behind. Further, by lighting a part of the LED 268a, some of the symbols visible to the player can be illuminated from behind. Note that the number and position of the openings and LEDs are not limited to this example.

In this example, in the reflector 266, a plurality of slits (grooves) are formed at predetermined intervals on the lower surface of the upper opening 266a, the upper and lower surfaces of the central opening 266b, and the upper surface of the lower opening 266c. 266d to 266g are provided. Thereby, the light emitted from the LED 268a can be uniformly irradiated onto the symbols located in front, and the visibility of the symbols can be improved.

Furthermore, a slit 266d provided on the lower surface of the upper opening 266a, a slit 266e provided on the upper surface of the central opening 266b, a slit 266f provided on the lower surface of the central opening 266b, and a slit 266f provided on the lower surface of the central opening 266b. The slits 266g provided on the upper surface of the opening 266c are arranged so that the regions where each slit is formed and the region where no slit is formed are alternated in the vertical direction (the slit positions are above and below the partition of the opening). ) so that they do not match. This structure prevents light emitted from adjacent openings through the slits from interfering with each other.

Note that the reel backlight 264 is able to illuminate the reel band sufficiently and uniformly by the reflector 266 and slits (grooves) 266d to 266g, so it does not have a lens cover like the reel front illumination 250. , a lens cover may be provided, which allows the reel strip to be illuminated uniformly, and also prevents workers from looking directly into the reel backlight 264 when assembling the reels or maintaining the gaming machine, thereby reducing glare for workers. It is possible to reduce the

<Differences between status display LED and reel backlight>
Next, the differences between the status display LED 280 described using FIGS. 3 to 5 and the reel backlight 264 described using FIGS. 6 and 7 will be described.

First, when focusing on the status display LED 280, the light emitting means of the reel backlight 264, and the irradiated member, the light emitting means from the LED 268a (second light emitting means) in the reel backlight 264 to the reel band (second The shortest distance L1 to the irradiated member) is longer than the shortest distance L2 from the LED 286 (first light emitting means) in the status display LED 280 to the character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) shown in FIG. >L2).

Next, focusing on the partitioning members of the status display LED 280 and the reel backlight 264, the openings 266a to 266c (the partitioned The size (opening area) of the space) is larger than the size (opening area) of the openings 284a to 284c (divided spaces) of the reflector 280 (first partitioning member) in the status display LED 280 shown in FIG. big.

According to this example, the shortest distance L1 from the LED 268a (second light emitting means) in the reel backlight 264 to the reel band (second irradiated member) is from the LED 286 (first light emitting means) in the status display LED 280. It is longer than the shortest distance L2 to the character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) (L1>L2), and the openings 266a to 266c (divided space) of the reflector 266 (second partitioning member) in the reel backlight 264 ) is larger than the openings 284a to 284c (divided spaces) of the reflector 280 (first partition member) in the status display LED 280, and the LED 268a has a white coating film coated on the mounting surface of the lighting board 268. Since it is arranged in the bright color area 268d (area where a light color coating film is formed), it suppresses point light in the reel band (second irradiated member) while ) can make the light emission stand out.

FIG. 8A is a front view of the LED board 288 of the status display LED 280, and FIG. 8B is a front view of the illumination board 268 of the reel backlight 264.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the LED board 288 (first board) of the status display LED 280 includes a plurality of LEDs 286 whose irradiation range and irradiation distance to the first irradiated member (character sheet 282) are small. are arranged densely and the free space on the mounting surface of the LED board 288 is limited. (characters indicating the control number, numerical values indicating the management number, etc.) and graphics (for example, a square frame) indicating the location of the LED 286 are not printed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the illumination board 268 (second board) of the reel backlight 264 has a plurality of lights that have a large irradiation range and irradiation distance to the second irradiated member (reel band). Since the LEDs 268a are arranged at predetermined intervals and there is a relatively large empty space on the mounting surface of the lighting board 268, identification information 268b (in this example, for identifying the LEDs 268a mounted on the lighting board 268) is provided. , "LED1" to "LED6" (characters indicating component names and numerical values indicating management numbers), and a component mark 268c (in this example, a square frame) indicating the location of the LED 268a are printed.

The mounting surface of the lighting board 268 is composed of a bright color area 268d coated with white film silk, whereas the identification information 268b and component mark 268c printed on the same mounting surface are both , since they are printed in a color different from white (in this example, cream color), the identification information 268b and the parts mark 268c can be easily recognized, and the LED 268a can be mounted in the correct location. .

Moreover, since the identification information 268b is printed at a position that can be seen from the front through the openings 266a to 266c (divided space) of the reflector 266 (second partitioning member), there is a problem with the LED 268a (light emitting means). When a malfunction occurs, the identification information 268b corresponding to the LED 268a (light emitting means) in which the malfunction has occurred can be easily specified, and it is possible to improve the convenience of the staff at the game parlor and the ease of maintenance of the light emitting means. can.

<Status display LED and reel backlight/Summary>
As explained above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) includes a plurality of light emitting means and a first board (for example, the LED board 288 shown in FIG. 4). The plurality of light emitting means are equipped with a first light emitting means that can emit light in a first state (for example, an AT state (a state in which operation navigation is notified) and an error state (a state in which an error code is notified). (for example, the LED 286 of the game information display section 126 shown in FIG. 4), and the first light emitting means is a light emitting means disposed in a first region on the mounting surface of the first board. The first region is a region in which a dark-colored paint film is formed (for example, the dark-colored region 288b coated with a black paint film resist shown in FIG. 4), and the dark-colored paint film is a region in which a dark-colored paint film is formed. This game machine is characterized by a dark-colored paint film that is different from the original.

According to the game machine according to the present embodiment, the first light emitting means is disposed in an area where a dark-colored coating film is formed on the mounting surface of the first board, so that light entering from the outside (external light ), it is possible to prevent a part of the first light emitting means from being reflected and causing the first light emitting means to appear as if it were lit when it is turned off, and to provide accurate game information to players. This makes it possible to avoid putting players at a disadvantage. In addition, it is possible to make the faint lighting (ghost lighting) of the first light emitting means caused by a small current when the light is off to be less noticeable, and it is possible to avoid a situation where the player is misled by an erroneous display.

The environments of gaming arcades vary, but if the lighting inside the arcade is bright, there is a risk that the lighting in the arcade may make it difficult to see the various displays, or it may appear that the lights are on even though they are not. However, according to the game machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent misperceptions of the display on the display due to reflections from in-store lighting, etc.

Further, the first state includes stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1) capable of stopping the reels (for example, reels 110 to 112 shown in FIG. 1), and the first state is set to The first light-emitting means may be a light-emitting means constituting a notification means for notifying information corresponding to the advantageous operation mode (for example, a pressing order).

With this configuration, it is possible to prevent a misunderstanding that the operation mode is being notified when the operation mode is not being notified, and to provide accurate information to the player. This makes it possible to avoid putting players at a disadvantage.

Further, the first state is a state in which an error is notified, and the first light emitting means is a light emitting means constituting a notification means for notifying information (for example, an error code) corresponding to the error. Good too.

With this configuration, it is possible to prevent a misunderstanding that an error is being reported when no error is being reported, and it is possible to provide accurate information to players. , it is possible to avoid putting the player at a disadvantage.

In addition, the plurality of light emitting means is a second light emitting means that can emit light in a second state (e.g., a state in which medals are stored, a state in which medals are paid out) (for example, in a storage state shown in FIG. 4). The second light-emitting means is a light-emitting means disposed in a second area on the mounting surface of the first board, and the second light-emitting means is a light-emitting means disposed in a second area on the mounting surface of the first board, and The area is an area in which a light-colored paint film is formed (for example, the bright-colored area 288a shown in FIG. 4, on which a white paint film silk is applied), and the second area is the area where a light-colored paint film is formed. The second region may be a region larger than the first region, and the second region may be a region formed adjacent to the first region.

In addition, the plurality of light emitting means is a second light emitting means that can emit light in a second state (e.g., a state in which medals are stored, a state in which medals are paid out) (for example, in a storage state shown in FIG. 4). The second light-emitting means is a light-emitting means disposed in a second area on the mounting surface of the first board, and the second light-emitting means is a light-emitting means disposed in a second area on the mounting surface of the first board, and The area is an area in which a light-colored paint film is formed (for example, the bright-colored area 288a shown in FIG. 4 where a white paint film silk is applied), and the frequency of the second state is determined by the frequency of the second state. There may be a higher frequency than the one state.

With such a configuration, the visibility of the second light emitting means that emits light frequently (the display is updated frequently) can be improved, and the convenience for the player can be improved.

Further, the first region may be a region sandwiched on both sides by the second region.

With such a configuration, the light emitting light placed in the second area (the area where the light-colored paint film is formed) on one side of the first area (the area where the dark-colored paint film is formed) The means has an effect on the light-emitting means arranged in the second region (the region where the light-colored paint film is formed) on the other side of the first region (the region where the dark-colored paint film is formed). This can be avoided, and the notification by the light emitting means can be easily seen.

The first partition member (for example, the reflector 284 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5) and a first irradiated member (for example, the character sheet 282 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5), The dividing member is a member in which a space through which light from the plurality of light emitting means mounted on the first substrate passes (for example, openings 284a to 284c shown in FIG. 7(b)) is divided; The first partition member is fixed to the first substrate by caulking (for example, fixed by a thermal caulking part 284d shown in FIG. 5), and the first irradiated member is fixed to the first substrate by the thermal caulking part 284d shown in FIG. The member is irradiated with light from a plurality of light emitting means, and the first irradiated member is attached to the first partition member and is connected to the first substrate, the first partition member, and the first The irradiated member may be unitized.

With this configuration, it is possible to easily replace the unitized first board, first partition member, and first irradiated member and to integrate them into the game machine, improving work efficiency. can be increased.

In addition, a second substrate (for example, the lighting board 268 shown in FIGS. 6(b) and 7(c)) and a second partition member (for example, the reflector shown in FIGS. 6(b) and 7(c)) 266) and a second irradiated member (for example, the reel band 111a, lens cover, and panel shown in FIG. 7(c)) is mounted, and the second partition member is a space through which light from the plurality of light emitting means mounted on the second substrate passes (for example, FIG. 7( The second irradiated member is a member that is irradiated with light from the plurality of light emitting means mounted on the second substrate. The shortest distance from the plurality of light emitting means mounted on the second substrate to the second irradiated member (for example, the shortest distance L1 shown in FIG. 6(b)) is The shortest distance (for example, the shortest distance L2 shown in FIG. 5) from the plurality of mounted light emitting means (for example, the LED 286 shown in FIG. 5) to the first irradiated member (for example, the character sheet 282 shown in FIG. 5) ) (L1>L2), and the partitioned space in the second partition member (for example, the openings 266a to 266c shown in FIG. 7(b)) (area of the opening) is longer than the first partition member. The plurality of light-emitting means are arranged on the mounting surface of the second board larger than (the area of the opening) the partitioned space in the partitioning member (for example, the openings 284a to 284c shown in FIG. 7(b)). The area to be coated may be an area in which a light-colored coating film (for example, a light-colored area 268d coated with white coating film silk shown in FIG. 8(b)) is formed.

With such a configuration, it is possible to make the light emission of the second irradiated member stand out while suppressing point light on the second irradiated member.

Further, the second board is a board that can be attached to and detached from the second partition member, and identification information corresponding to each of the plurality of light emitting means on the mounting surface is provided on the mounting surface of the second board. (For example, identification information 268b shown in FIG. 8(b)) may be displayed, and the identification information may be visible through the partitioned space in the second partitioning member.

With such a configuration, when a malfunction occurs in the light emitting means, the identification information corresponding to the light emitting means in which the malfunction has occurred can be easily specified, and convenience and maintainability can be improved.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control section of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail using FIG. 9. Note that this figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control section.

The control units of the slot machine 100 can be roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that mainly controls games, and a main control unit 300 that mainly controls effects related to effects in response to command signals (hereinafter simply referred to as “commands”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. It is composed of a first sub-control unit 400 that performs control, and a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on commands sent from the first sub-control unit 400.

<Main control section>
First, the main control section 300 of the slot machine 100 will be explained. The main control unit 300 is equipped with a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300, and this basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used for internal lottery of winning combinations, stop of reels, etc. A ROM 306 for storing position, etc., a RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, an I/O 310 for controlling input/output of various devices, and a counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, etc. , WDT (watchdog timer) 314 is installed. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and RAM 308, and the same applies to the first sub-control unit 400 and second sub-control unit 500, which will be described later.

The CPU 304 of this basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Furthermore, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312, and the counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is sent to the CPU 304 at each interrupt time. The CPU 304 uses this interrupt request as a trigger to monitor each sensor and transmit drive pulses. For example, if the clock signal output by the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the frequency division data of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the reference time of the interrupt is 256 x 47 ÷ 8 MHz. =1.504ms.

The main control unit 300 includes a random value generation circuit 316 (this circuit has two built-in random value generation circuits) that derives a value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time it receives a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315a. ) and a start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on, and when the start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 Start game control (start main control section main processing described later).

Random value generation circuit 316 generates random values used in basic circuit 302. There are two types of methods for generating random numbers in the random number generation circuit 316: a counter mode and a random number mode. In the counter mode, a numerical value that is counted up (down) at a predetermined time interval is obtained and the numerical value is derived as a random value. There are two additional methods for random number mode. The first method in the random number mode is to use a random value seed to perform an operation according to a predetermined function (for example, a modulus function), and derive the result of this operation as a random number value. The second method is to read a numerical value from a random number table in which numerical values in the range of 0 to 65535 are randomly arranged, and derive the read numerical value as a random numerical value. The random value generation circuit 316 uses white noise superimposed on signals input from various sensors 318 to the sensor circuit 320 to obtain irregular values. The random number generation circuit 316 uses the obtained value as the initial value of a counter that counts up (down) in counter mode, as a seed for a random number, or when determining the reading start position of the random number table. use

The main control unit 300 is also equipped with a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 controls various sensors 318 (bet button 130 sensor, bet button 131 sensor, bet button 132 sensor, medal input slot 141) at each interrupt time. A medal reception sensor for medals, a start lever 135 sensor, a stop button 137 sensor, a stop button 138 sensor, a stop button 139 sensor, a payment button 134 sensor, a medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device 180, and an optical system for the reel 110. The state of the sensor, optical sensor of the reel 111, optical sensor of the reel 112, etc.) is monitored.

Note that when the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, it outputs a signal indicating this detection to the random value generation circuit 316. The random number generation circuit 316 that receives this signal latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random number used for the lottery.

Two medal reception sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal slot 141, and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by a player. A stop button 137 sensor, a stop button 138 sensor, and a stop button 139 are installed on each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and are used to insert medals electronically stored in the RAM 308 as medals to be inserted into the game. Detect input operation when The payment button 134 sensor is provided on the payment button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the electronically stored medals are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting medals paid out by the medal payout device 180. Note that each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

The optical sensor of reel 110, the optical sensor of reel 111, and the optical sensor of reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting base of each reel 110 to 112, and a light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes through them. Every time you do it, it becomes L level. When the CPU 304 detects this signal, it determines that the reel has rotated once, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

The main control unit 300 includes a drive circuit 322 that drives the stepping motors provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 that drives the solenoids provided in the medal selector 170 that selects the inserted medals, and a drive circuit 324 that drives the solenoids provided in the medal payout device 180. drive circuit 326 that drives the motor, various lamps 336 (winning line display lamp 120, notification lamp 123), status display LED 286, medal insertion possible display section 124, game start display section 121, replay display section 122, medal insertion It includes a drive circuit 328 that drives a display section 129, a stored number display section 125, a game information display section 126, and a payout number display section 127.

Further, an information output circuit 334 (external centralized terminal board 248) is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control section 300 is connected to an external hall computer (not shown) etc. via this information output circuit 334. Gaming information (for example, gaming status) of the slot machine 100 is output to the information input circuit 651 provided.

The main control unit 300 also includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the main control unit 300 from a power management unit (not shown). If the value is less than a predetermined value (9V in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

Further, the main control section 300 is provided with an output interface for transmitting commands to the first sub-control section 400, and enables communication with the first sub-control section 400. Note that information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to send signals such as commands to the first sub-control unit 400. However, the configuration is such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 to the main control unit 300.

<Sub-control unit>
Next, the first sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be explained. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives control commands transmitted by the main control unit 300 via an input interface and controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control commands. , this basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I/O 410 for controlling input/output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time, number of times, etc. It is equipped. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 stores control programs and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, data for controlling backlight lighting patterns, various displays, and the like.

The CPU 404 transmits frequency division data stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the timing of this interrupt request.

Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and speakers 272 and 277 are provided with the sound source IC 418 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls the audio output from the amplifier and speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with commands from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored, and the audio data acquired from this ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

The first sub-control unit 400 is also provided with a drive circuit 422, and various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, etc.) are connected to the drive circuit 422 via an input/output interface. It is connected.

The first sub-control unit 400 is also provided with a drive circuit 424 that drives the motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 424 is provided with the shutter 163 via an output interface. This drive circuit 424 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 404.

In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sensor circuit 426, and the sensor circuit 426 includes a shutter sensor 428 that can detect the position of the shutter 163 via an input interface, and a press operation of the production button 156. is connected to a production button sensor 430 that can detect. The CPU 404 monitors the states of the shutter sensor 428 and the effect button sensor 430 at each interrupt time.

Further, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to and from the second sub-control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of the effect device 160 including display control of the effect image display device 157 (hereinafter also referred to as "liquid crystal display device 157"). Note that the second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 157, a control unit that controls various production drive devices (for example, a control unit that controls motor drive of the shutter 163). It may be configured with a plurality of control units, such as.

The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted by the first sub-control unit 400 via an input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on this control command. This basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I/O 510 for controlling input/output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time, number of times, etc. It is equipped with 512. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The ROM 506 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

The CPU 504 transmits frequency division data stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 504 at each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the timing of this interrupt request.

Further, the second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 516 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 518 are connected to the VDP 516 via a bus. The VDP 516 reads image data etc. stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 518, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

<Main control board>
Next, the main control board 600 (first board) will be described using FIG. 10. FIG. 10A is a plan view of the main control board 600 before the identification board 610 is separated, and FIG. 10B is a plan view of the main control board 600 after the identification board 610 is separated.

Main control board 600 is an example of a "first board" according to the present invention. Therefore, the "first board" according to the present invention is not limited to a board that configures the main control section 300, but also constitutes the first sub-control section 400, the second sub-control section 500, etc. described using FIG. It may be a board that is installed on a game machine, or it may be another board that is mounted on a game machine. Further, the gaming machine may include a plurality of boards corresponding to the "first board".

The main control board 600 includes a base material 602 made of a rectangular plate, pattern wiring (not shown) formed on one surface of the base material 602, and a solder resist layer 604 (hereinafter referred to as "resist layer 604"). (also referred to as a first resist layer), a plurality of types of components 606 mounted on one surface of the base material 602, and a predetermined area (patterned wiring and a resist layer 604) on one surface of the base material 602. It is configured to include identification information 608 printed in an area (in which no area is formed) and an identification board 610 having identification information 622 different from this identification information 608. Further, a gap is provided from the end of the base material 602 to the end of the resist layer 604.

According to this example, since the identification information 608 is printed in an area where the pattern wiring or the resist layer 604 is not formed, even if other information (part name, etc.) is printed on the resist layer 604, etc. However, the visibility of the identification information 608 can be improved, and the convenience can be improved.

The identification information 608 of the main control board 600 is identification information that includes information that can identify the manufacturer of the gaming machine. In this example, the identification information 608 includes the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100 (in this example, BBB ) and the identification number of the main control board 600 (XXX-YYY in this example) are printed on one side of the base material 602.

Note that the "identification information" according to the present invention may be any identification information that includes information that can identify the manufacturer of the gaming machine. For example, it may be only the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100, or the manufacturer of the slot machine In addition to the manufacturer's name and the identification number of the main control board 600, the identification information may include information such as the manufacturing date of the main control board 600, or may include information other than characters such as a two-dimensional code or symbol. It may be identification information.

<Main control board/board housing recess>
Next, the board accommodation recess 612 (first-shaped recess) of the main control board 600 will be described.

The right side of the main control board 600 (the short side on the right side when viewed from the front) has a recess large enough to accommodate the identification board 610 therein, extending inward from the right short side of the main control board 600. A notched substrate housing recess 612 (first-shaped recess) is formed that has an approximately inverted U-shape when viewed from the front.

The board accommodation recess 612 (first-shaped recess) includes two side walls 612a extending inward from the right short side of the main control board 600, and a bottom surface 612b connecting the two side walls 612a.

The width w1 of the bottom surface 612b is longer than the height h1 of the side wall 612a (w1>h1), and the direction parallel to the bottom surface 612b (the lateral direction of the main control board 600) is the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess 612, The direction parallel to the side wall 612a (the longitudinal direction of the main control board 600) is the lateral direction of the board accommodating recess 612.

The height h1 of the side wall 612a is slightly higher than the height h2 of the identification board 610, and the width w1 of the bottom surface 612b is slightly wider than the width w2 of the identification board 610. , the entire identification board 610 is accommodated, and the bottom surface 612b of the board accommodating recess 612 and one opposing side of the identification board 610 are connected via a breakage portion 616 so as to be cuttable.

When the identification board 610 is housed in the board accommodating recess 612, its upper surface (the surface opposite to the board accommodating recess 612) is the same as the surface on which the board accommodating recess 612 is formed (the right side surface of the main control board 600). , are configured to be substantially flush.

According to this example, the identification board 610 is accommodated in the board accommodation recess 612 of the main control board 600, and in the state that the identification board 610 is accommodated in the board accommodation recess 612, its upper surface is on the right side of the main control board 600. Since the main control board 600 is configured to be substantially flush with each other, it is possible to prevent the identification board 610 from touching other members, etc. when transporting the main control board 600, thereby increasing convenience. .

Note that the "first-shaped recess" according to the present invention is not limited to the substrate accommodating recess 612 according to this example, and for example, the width w1 of the bottom surface 612b is shorter than the height h1 of the side wall 612a (w1< h1), the width w1 of the bottom surface 612b may be the same as the height h1 of the side wall 612a (w1=h1), or it may have a shape other than a rectangle (for example, a curved shape, etc.). good.

<Main control board/identification board>
Next, the identification board 610 of the main control board 600 will be explained.

The identification board 610 is a board on which no pattern wiring or resist layer is formed, and includes a base material 620 made of a rectangular plate-like body and a predetermined area on one side of this base material 620 (where no pattern wiring or resist layer is formed). identification information 622 printed in the non-formed area).

The identification information 622 of the identification board 610 is identification information that includes information that can identify the manufacturer of the gaming machine. In this example, the identification information 622 includes the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100 (in this example, AAA). and the identification number of the main control board 600 (XXX-YYY in this example) are printed on one side of the base material 620.

Note that the "identification information" according to the present invention may be any identification information that includes information that can identify the manufacturer of the gaming machine. For example, it may be only the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100, or the manufacturer of the slot machine In addition to the manufacturer's name and the identification number of the main control board 600, the identification information may include information such as the date of manufacture of the main control board 600, or it may be information other than characters such as a two-dimensional code or symbol. You can.

<Main control board/broken part>
Next, the broken portion 616 of the main control board 600 will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 10(a), the fracture portion 616 is formed by forming a plurality of slits (perforations) at predetermined intervals in the connecting portion of the base material 602 of the main control board 600 and the base material 620 of the identification board 610. This is a portion that facilitates separating the identification board 610 from the base material 602 of the main control board 600.

By cutting the broken portion 616 manually (or using a tool such as pliers), the identification board 610 is separated from the base material 602 of the main control board 600, as shown in FIG. 10(b). is possible.

As explained using FIG. 10(a), the main control board 600 before the identification board 610 is separated contains the identification information 618 of the main control board 600 (manufacturer name of the slot machine 100: BBB), and the identification information 618 of the main control board 600 (name of manufacturer of the slot machine 100: BBB). 610 and identification information 622 (manufacturer name of slot machine 100: AAA), it is not possible to specify the manufacturer of the gaming machine.

However, as shown in FIG. 10(b), by separating the identification board 610 from the base material 602 of the main control board 600, the identification information 618 (manufacturer name of the slot machine 100: BBB Inc. ) remains, and the main control board 600 (first board) is a board that allows the manufacturer of the game machine (in this example, BBB Company) to be identified by cutting the broken part 616. be.

If you have multiple affiliated companies, manufacturing boards for each affiliated company will increase manufacturing costs, but according to this example, one or more company names can be written on one board product. By making it possible for each affiliated company to manufacture and assemble a game machine, they can leave only their own company name or delete unnecessary company names, thereby reducing manufacturing costs. It is possible to provide a game machine that does not cause any defects during maintenance or inspection.

Note that the shape of the "broken part" according to the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the number of slits may be one, or a V cut may be used instead of a slit (perforation). Good too. That is, any part may be used as long as it is possible to separate the identification board from the base material of the main control board.

<Main control board/adapter housing recess>
Next, the adapter accommodation recess 614 (second-shaped recess) of the main control board 600 will be described.

The left side of the main control board 600 (the short side on the left side when viewed from the front) has a recess having a size that can accommodate one or more adapters 624 therein. An adapter accommodating recess 614 (second-shaped recess) is formed in a substantially U-shape when viewed from the front and notched toward the front.

The adapter housing recess 614 (second-shaped recess) includes two side walls 614a extending inward from the left short side of the main control board 600, and a bottom surface 614b connecting the two side walls 614a.

The width w3 of the bottom surface 614b is longer than the height h3 of the side wall 614a (w3>h3), and the direction parallel to the bottom surface 614b (the lateral direction of the main control board 600) is the longitudinal direction of the adapter accommodation recess 614. The direction parallel to the side wall 614a (the longitudinal direction of the main control board 600) is the lateral direction of the adapter accommodation recess 614.

On the bottom surface 614b of the adapter housing recess 614, two adapters 624 to which connectors such as optical fibers can be connected are arranged at a predetermined interval.

Note that the "second-shaped recess" according to the present invention is not limited to the adapter accommodating recess 614 according to this example, and for example, the width w3 of the bottom surface 614b is shorter than the height h3 of the side wall 614a (w3< h3), the width w3 of the bottom surface 614b may be the same as the height h3 of the side wall 614a (w3=h3), or it may be a shape other than a rectangle (such as a curved shape).

<Main control board/board housing recess and adapter housing recess>
Comparing the shapes of the board accommodating recess 612 (first shape recess) and adapter accommodating recess 614 (second shape recess) in the main control board 600, as shown in FIG. The height h1 of the side wall 612a of the adapter accommodating recess 614 is higher than the height h3 of the side wall 614a of the adapter accommodating recess 614 (h1>h3), and the width w1 of the bottom surface 612b of the board accommodating recess 612 is the width of the bottom surface 614b of the adapter accommodating recess 614. The substrate accommodating recess 612 and the adapter accommodating recess 614 are narrower than w3 (w1<w3) and have different shapes.

According to this example, since it has a feature of having recesses with different shapes, it becomes easy to identify the board, and it is also possible to correctly recognize the orientation of the board, improving work efficiency when installing the board, etc. This makes it possible to prevent board mounting errors.

In the process of manufacturing a game machine, the board product is covered with various board cases and installed, fixed, and attached inside the game machine. However, many board products have similar external shapes, and installation errors may occur during the manufacture and assembly of game machines.Although it does not lead to installation errors, it may be difficult to decide which board to install, resulting in wasted work time. However, according to this example, it is possible to easily distinguish between the boards and to simplify the steps in manufacturing and assembling the game machine.

Further, the height h1 of the side wall 612a of the board accommodating recess 612 (first shape recess) is higher than the height h3 of the side wall 614a of the adapter accommodating recess 614 (second shape recess) (h1>h3). Since the bottom surface 612b of the board accommodating recess 612 (first shape recess) is located inward of the main control board 600 than the bottom surface 614b of the adapter accommodating recess 614 (second shape recess), the board accommodating recess 612 (first shape recess) The identification board 610 accommodated in the recess 612 (first-shaped recess) can be easily cut, and workability can be improved.

Next, the positional relationship between the board accommodation recess 612 (first shape recess) and the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) of the main control board 600, and the adapter accommodation recess 614 (second shape recess) and the resist Focusing on the positional relationship of the layer 604 (first resist layer), as shown in FIG. The shortest distance x1 is longer than the shortest distance x2 from the bottom surface 614b of the adapter accommodating recess 614 to the end of the resist layer 604 (x1>x2).

In other words, in the main control board 600, the shortest distance x1 between the substrate accommodation recess 612 and the resist layer 604 in the first direction (longitudinal direction of the main control board 600) is the shortest distance x1 between the adapter accommodation recess 614 and the resist layer 604. The distance is longer than the shortest distance x2 in the direction (longitudinal direction of the main control board 600) (x1>x2).

According to this example, the shortest distance from the bottom surface 612b (fractured surface of the first shape) of the substrate accommodation recess 612 (first shape recess) of the main control board 600 to the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) x1 is longer than the shortest distance x2 from the bottom surface 614b of the adapter accommodating recess 614 (second shape recess) to the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) (x1>x2); It is possible to secure a clearance (work space) from the first-shaped recess (first-shaped recess) to the resist layer, making it easier to cut the fractured part 616 formed in the substrate-accommodating recess 612 (first-shaped recess), thereby improving workability. In addition, even when cutting work is performed by hooking one's fingers around the substrate accommodation recess 612 (first shape recess) or using a tool, the fingers can be easily cut. It is possible to prevent the resistor layer or the pattern wiring from touching the resistor layer or the pattern wiring, and it is possible to prevent damage to the main control board.

In addition, in this way, the shortest distance x2 to the end of the resist layer 604 at a location not provided with the breaking portion 616 (for example, the adapter accommodation recess 614 (second shaped recess)) is By increasing the shortest distance x1 to the end of the resist layer 604 at the location where the resist layer 604 is cut, cracks can be made less likely to occur in the resist layer or pattern wiring due to stress or strain when cutting from the fracture portion 616.

In addition, in this example, in order to prevent cracks from occurring in the resist layer and pattern wiring due to stress and strain during cutting from the fracture portion 616, the bottom surface 612b ( The shortest distance x1 from one of the long sides (the long side itself can also be said to be a cross section of the board) of the main control board 600 to the end of the resist layer 604 (the fracture surface of the first shape) to the end of the resist layer 604 is However, in order to ensure the clearance (work space) from the substrate accommodation recess 612 (first shape recess) to the resist layer 604, , the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b of the substrate accommodation recess 612 (the fracture surface of the first shape) to the end of the resist layer 604 is the shortest distance x1 from one of the long sides of the main control board 600 to the end of the resist layer 604. The distance may be configured to be shorter than the distance z1 (x1<z1). Such a configuration is applicable not only to this embodiment but also to a substrate that does not have a recessed portion of the second shape.

In addition, in this example, in order to prevent cracks from occurring in the resist layer and pattern wiring due to stress and strain during cutting from the fracture portion 616, the bottom surface 612b ( The shortest distance x1 from the fracture surface of the first shape to the end of the resist layer 604 is longer than the shortest distance z2 from one of the short sides of the main control board 600 to the end of the resist layer 604 (x1>z2 ), but in order to ensure the clearance (work space) from the substrate accommodating recess 612 (the first shape recess) to the resist layer 604, the bottom surface 612b of the substrate accommodating recess 612 (the first shape recess) is The shortest distance x1 from the fractured surface of the shape to the end of the resist layer 604 is the shortest distance x1 from one of the short sides of the main control board 600 (the short sides themselves can be said to be a cross section of the board) to the end of the resist layer 604. The distance may be configured to be shorter than the distance z2 (x1<z2). Such a configuration is applicable not only to this embodiment but also to a substrate that does not have a recessed portion of the second shape.

In addition, in this example, the shortest distance y1 from the side wall 612a of the board accommodation recess 612 (first shape recess) of the main control board 600 to the end of the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) is The distance from the side wall 614a of the resist layer 614 (the second shaped recess) to the end of the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) is longer than the shortest distance y2 (y1>y2).

In other words, the shortest distance y1 between the substrate accommodation recess 612 and the resist layer 604 in the second direction (the width direction of the main control board 600) is the shortest distance y1 between the adapter accommodation recess 614 and the resist layer 604 in the second direction (the width direction of the main control board 600). 600) is configured to be longer than the shortest distance y2 (y1>y2).

According to this example, the shortest distance y1 from the side wall 612a of the board accommodating recess 612 (first shape recess) of the main control board 600 to the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) is The resist layer 604 (first resist layer) is longer than the shortest distance y2 (y1>y2) from the side wall 614a of the second-shaped recess) to the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) (y1>y2). It is possible to secure a clearance (work space) for up to Even if you place your fingers around the accommodation recess 612 (first-shaped recess) or use a tool to cut, your fingers or tool may not touch the resistor layer or pattern wiring. It is possible to avoid touching the main control board, and damage to the main control board can be prevented.

In addition, in this way, the shortest distance y2 to the end of the resist layer 604 at a location not provided with the breaking portion 616 (for example, the adapter accommodating recess 614 (second shaped recess)) is By increasing the shortest distance y1 to the end of the resist layer 604 at the location where the resist layer 604 is cut, cracks can be made less likely to occur in the resist layer or pattern wiring due to stress or strain during cutting from the fracture portion 616.

Note that in this example, the shortest distance from the substrate accommodation recess 612 to the resist layer 604 in both the first direction (longitudinal direction of the main control board 600) and the second direction (the lateral direction of the main control board 600) is longer than the shortest distance from the adapter accommodating recess 614 to the resist layer 604, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be applied only to one direction (the lateral direction of the substrate 600).

<Main control board/parts>
Next, the components 606 mounted on the main control board 600 will be explained.

The components 606 mounted on the main control board 600 include the adapter 624 disposed in the above-mentioned adapter housing recess 614, passive components 606a (606a1, 606a2) such as resistors, capacitors, and coils, connectors 606b, ICs 606c, etc. can be mentioned.

In the example shown in FIG. 10B, a plurality of passive components 606a (606a1, 606a2), an IC 606c, etc. are arranged near the board accommodation recess 612 of the main control board 600.

The longitudinal direction of one passive component 606a1 (first passive component) among the plurality of passive components 606a is the same as the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess 612, and one of the passive components 606a among the plurality of passive components 606a The longitudinal direction 606a2 (second passive component) is a direction different from the longitudinal direction of the board accommodating recess 612, and is a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the board accommodating recess 612 (first shaped recess).

According to this example, the longitudinal direction of one passive component 606a1 (first passive component) of the plurality of passive components 606a is the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess 612 (first shape recess) (the identification board 610 Since the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodation recess 612 (the first shape recess) when cutting the broken portion 616 is applied to the main control board 600 (the first board), The influence on the mounted passive component 606a1 (first passive component) can be reduced, and damage to the passive component 606a1 (first passive component) can be prevented.

In the example shown in FIG. 10(b), a plurality of passive components 606a (606a1, 606a2), an IC 606c, etc. are also arranged near the adapter accommodation recess 614 of the main control board 600.

Note that these passive components are axial components with leads extending from both ends of the main body, as shown in FIG. Further, in this embodiment and the modified examples described later, the positional relationship of passive components is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be an axial component included in the passive components or a control IC included in the active components. This includes a part in which there is a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction.

Here, focusing on the positional relationship between the board accommodating recess 612 and the passive component 606a1 and the positional relationship between the adapter accommodating recess 614 and the passive component 606a2, the shortest distance x3 from the board accommodating recess 612 to the passive component 606a1 is The configuration is such that the distance is longer than the shortest distance x4 from to the passive component 606a2 (x3>x4).

According to this example, the shortest distance x3 from the board accommodation recess 612 (first shape recess) to the passive component 606a1 (first passive component) is from the adapter accommodation recess 614 (second shape recess) to the passive component 606a1 (first passive component). Since it is longer than the shortest distance x4 to the component 606a2 (second passive component) (x3>x4), the clearance from the board accommodation recess 612 (first shaped recess) to the passive component 606a1 (first passive component) (work space) can be secured, the breaking part 616 formed in the substrate accommodating recess 612 (first shape recess) can be easily cut, and workability can be improved. Even if you put your fingers around the periphery of the passive component 606a1 (first-shaped recess) or use a tool to perform the cutting operation, your fingers or tool may ), and damage to the passive component 606a1 (first passive component) can be prevented.

Note that the shortest distance x3 from the board accommodating recess 612 to the passive component 606a1 may be configured to be shorter than the shortest distance x4 from the adapter accommodating recess 614 to the passive component 606a2 (x3<x4). With this structure, the longitudinal direction of the parts near the end having the broken part is perpendicular to the direction in which stress is applied during cutting, so that damage to the parts can be prevented.

Further, the longitudinal direction of the board accommodating recess 612 and the longitudinal direction of the passive component 606a2 are different directions, and the shortest distance x3' from the board accommodating recess 612 to the passive component 606a2 is the shortest distance from the board accommodating recess 612 to the passive component 606a1. The distance is configured to be longer than the distance x3 (x3'>x3). In addition, these shortest distances are "x3<x4<x3'", and the shortest distance α from the board accommodating recess 612 to the passive component 606a2 near the adapter accommodating recess 614 is the distance that is longer than x3'. It can be seen from FIG. 10 that the parts parallel to the direction of stress applied to the board are located far from the fractured part. Note that the shortest distance x3' is a distance along a line parallel to the long side of the board on the virtual extension of the bottom surface 612b, but it may also be a distance along a diagonal line from the board accommodation recess 612 toward the passive component 606a2.

According to this example, the longitudinal direction of the passive component 606a2 (second passive component) is in a direction different from that of the board accommodation recess 612 (first shaped recess), and the passive component 606a2 (second passive component) is , the passive component 606a2 (second passive component) is easily affected by the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess 612 (the first shape recess) when cutting the fracture portion 616, but the passive component 606a1 ( Damage to the passive component 606a2 (second passive component) can be prevented by arranging it at a position farther from the board accommodation recess 612 (the first shaped recess) than the first passive component).

In other words, if the direction in which stress is applied to the board when cutting the broken part 616 (the longitudinal direction of the main control board 600 in FIG. 10) is the same as the longitudinal direction of the component, move it away from the broken part 616. This arrangement can prevent damage to parts.

<Main control board/fracture surface>
Next, the fracture surface of the main control board 600 will be described.

On the outer edge of the base material 602 of the main control board 600 and the outer edge of the base material 620 of the identification board 610, there are burrs (not shown; hereinafter referred to as "molding The main control board 600 (first board) and the identification board 610 each have a fractured surface (a third-shaped fractured surface) where burrs are generated during molding. It is a substrate having a

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10(b), when the identification board 610 is separated from the base material 602 of the main control board 600, the base material 602 of the main control board 600 and the base material 620 of the identification board 610 have In each case, a burr (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a "burr at break") 632 is formed (remains) when the breakage portion 616 is broken (separated) into two. That is, after being separated, the main control board 600 and the identification board 610 each have a fracture surface (third shape fracture surface) where burrs are generated during molding, and a fracture surface (third shape fracture surface) where burrs 632 are generated during molding. This results in a substrate having a fractured surface of one shape.

The breakage burr 632 is a burr that remains when the breakage portion 616 is broken (separated) into two at a slit (perforation), and is composed of a plurality of convex portions 632a (first convex portions). The convex portion 632a of the burr at break 632 is a burr with larger irregularities than the burr at the time of molding, and the fracture surface where the burr at the time of molding is generated (the third shape fracture surface) is the burr where the burr at break 632 is generated. It has irregularities (large irregularities in shape) that are rougher than the cross section (cross section of the first shape).

The fracture surface where the burr 632 is generated at the time of fracture (the fracture surface of the first shape) is the fracture surface that remains on the main body side of the main control board 600 when the identification board 610 is separated from the base material 602 of the main control board 600. Therefore, the fracture surface is located further inward of the main control board 600 than the fracture surface (the third-shaped fracture surface) where burrs were generated during molding.

According to this example, the fracture surface where the burr 632 is generated at breakage (the fracture surface of the first shape) is located further inward than the fracture surface where the burr is generated during molding (the fracture surface of the third shape). Therefore, it is possible to secure the clearance (work space) from the recess of the first shape to the resist layer, and it becomes easier to cut the fractured part formed in the recess of the first shape, increasing workability. . Furthermore, since the rough fractured surface is located inside the main control board, safety can be improved compared to the case where the rough fractured surface is exposed outside the main control board.

<Sub-control board (second board)>
Next, the sub-control board 650 (second board) will be described using FIG. 11. FIG. 11 is a plan view of the sub-control board 650.

The sub-control board 650 is an example of a "second board" according to the present invention. Therefore, the "second board" according to the present invention is not limited to a board that configures the first sub-control unit 400, but also constitutes the main control unit 300, the second sub-control unit 500, etc. described using FIG. It may be a board that is installed on a game machine, or it may be another board that is mounted on a game machine. Further, the game machine may include a plurality of boards corresponding to the "second board".

The sub-control board 650 includes a base material 652 made of a rectangular plate, pattern wiring (not shown) and a resist layer 654 (second resist layer) formed on one surface of the base material 652. It is configured to include multiple types of components 656 mounted on one surface of a base material 652.

<Sub-control board/fracture surface>
Next, the fracture surface of the sub-control board 650 will be described.

On some of the longitudinal and lateral sides of the base material 652 of the sub-control board 650, burrs 658 (hereinafter referred to as "molding burrs 658") are formed due to breakage due to router processing etc. when molding the base material 652. ) is formed, and the sub-control board 650 (second board) has a first fracture surface 650a (second shaped fracture surface) on which burrs 658 are formed during molding, This is a substrate having a second fracture surface 650b in which no burrs 658 are formed during molding.

Note that the sub-control board 650 is a board that does not have a board corresponding to the identification board 610 included in the main control board 600 or a broken part that corresponds to the broken part 616 that the main control board 600 has.

The molding burr 658 of the sub-control board 650 is a burr generated by breakage due to router processing or the like when the base material 652 of the sub-control board 650 is molded, and is composed of a plurality of protrusions 658a (second protrusions). be done. This molding burr 658 is similar to the rupture burr 632 of the main control board 600 (first board) described with reference to FIG. The fracture surface 660 (second shape fracture surface) where the burr 658 occurred during molding is a burr with smaller irregularities than the burr (burr remaining when the molding is separated), and the fracture surface 660 (second shape fracture surface) where the burr 632 occurred during molding (the second shape fracture surface). It has finer irregularities (smaller irregularities in shape) than the cross section of the first shape.

Here, focusing on the positional relationship between the substrate accommodation recess 612 of the main control board 600 and the resist layer 604, and the positional relationship between the first fracture surface 650a of the sub-control board 650 and the resist layer 654, as shown in FIG. 10(b). , the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b of the substrate accommodation recess 612 of the main control board 600 to the resist layer 604 is smaller than the shortest distance x5 from the first fracture surface 650a of the sub-control board 650 to the resist layer 654 shown in FIG. The configuration is such that the length is also long (x1>x5).

According to this example, the shortest distance from the bottom surface 612b (fractured surface of the first shape) of the substrate accommodation recess 612 (first shape recess) of the main control board 600 to the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) Since x1 is longer than the shortest distance x5 from the first fracture surface 650a (second shaped fracture surface) of the sub-control board 650 to the resist layer 654 (second resist layer) (x1>x5), the substrate A clearance (work space) from the accommodation recess 612 (first shape recess) to the resist layer can be secured, and cutting of the rupture part 616 formed in the substrate accommodation recess 612 (first shape recess) is possible. This makes it easier to cut, improving workability, and making it easier to cut when you put your fingers around the board accommodating recess 612 (the recess in the first shape) or use a tool. Even if there is, it is possible to avoid fingers or tools from touching the resistor layer or pattern wiring, and it is possible to prevent damage to the main control board.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the shortest distance x5 from the first fracture surface 650a of the sub-control board 650 to the resist layer 654 is longer than the shortest distance x6 from the second fracture surface 650b to the resist layer 654 ( x5>x6). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent cracks from occurring in the resist layer when separating a waste plate or adjacent substrates during substrate molding.

<Main board storage case>
Next, the configuration of the main board storage case 640 (642, 644) will be described using FIGS. 12 and 13.

FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing the main board storage case 640 and the main control board 600, and FIG. FIG.

13(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 13(a), and FIG. 13(c) is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a conventional substrate corresponding to FIG. 13(b). It is a diagram.

As shown in FIG. 12, the main board storage case 640 is arranged so as to cover a board container 642 (container) having a rectangular plate shape with a substantially rectangular bottom surface, and a space inside the board container 642. The box body is constructed by combining the lid body 644.

The main control board 600 is stored in the space inside the main board storage case 640 while being fixed to the board accommodating body 642 with screws 646 . The board housing body 642 and the lid body 644 are each made of a translucent resin, and allow the main control board 600 stored inside the main board storage case 640 to be visually recognized from the outside through the main board storage case 640. is possible.

Gate-shaped hinge portions 642b are provided at two locations on the lower edge of the substrate accommodating body 642. The lower edge of the lid body 644 is provided with two hook-shaped hook portions 644a that engage with the hinge portion 642b, and the upper edge of the substrate storage body 642 is provided at both left and right ends of the upper edge. A locking tongue piece 644b for locking is provided respectively.

Therefore, when assembling the main board storage case 640, first engage the hook part 644a of the lid 644 with the hinge part 642b of the board storage body 642, and then swing the lid 644 around the hinge part 642b. By moving the substrate housing body 642 and the lid body 644 together, and locking the locking tongue piece 644b of the lid body 644 into the locking hole on the upper edge of the substrate housing body 642, the lid body 644 is fixed to the substrate housing body. It is fixed to the body 642.

As shown in FIG. 12, two ribs 642a (convex) are located on the left side of the inner space of the board accommodating body 642 in a front view, at a position corresponding to the adapter accommodating recess 614 (second-shaped recess) of the main control board 600. As shown in FIG. 13(a), when the main control board 600 is housed in the board accommodating body 642, these two ribs 642a each correspond to the adapter housing of the main control board 600. It is fitted into two side walls 614a of the recess 614 (second shaped recess).

According to this example, the main board storage case 640 includes a rib 642a that can fit into (abut on) the adapter accommodation recess 614 (second shaped recess) of the main control board 600 (first board). When storing the main control board 600 (first board), the main control board 600 (first board) can be stored in the correct position and in the correct orientation, and mistakes in mounting the board can be prevented. In addition, after the main control board 600 (first board) is housed, the main control board 600 (first board) can be held securely, so that the main control board 600 (first board) can be held securely when the connector is inserted or removed from the adapter 624. 600 (first substrate) can be suppressed from wobbling.

Further, as described above, the board accommodating recess 612 and the adapter accommodating recess 614 of the main control board 600 have different shapes, and the width w1 of the bottom surface 612b of the board accommodating recess 612 is the width w3 of the bottom surface 614b of the adapter accommodating recess 614. (w1<w3), the two ribs 642a have a structure in which they cannot fit into the two side walls 614a of the board accommodation recess 612 of the main control board 600.

According to this example, the two ribs 642a of the board accommodating body 642 (accommodating body) cannot fit into the two side walls 614a of the board accommodating recess 612 (first shape recess) of the main control board 600. When the main control board 600 is housed, the main control board 600 can be housed in the correct position and in the correct orientation, and mistakes in mounting the board can be prevented.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, a rib or the like is arranged at a position corresponding to the board accommodating recess 612 (first shape recess) of the main control board 600 on the right side of the inner space of the board accommodating body 642 when viewed from the front. As shown in FIG. 13A, when the main control board 600 is housed in the board accommodating body 642, the main control board 600 is placed above the board accommodating recess 612 (the first shape recess). and a void (empty space, hereinafter also referred to as a "gap region") is formed below.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13(b), the main control board 600 can be accessed from either side of the board storage body 642 and the lid 644 of the main board storage case 640 via the board storage recess 612. parts (for example, IC606c) can be visually recognized.

Note that the IC 606c is a component placed near the board accommodating recess 612 (first-shaped recess). Further, the IC 606c is also a component that allows the chip body to fit into the socket. Further, although the short side of the IC606c is visible from the gap area, the IC606c may be arranged vertically so that it can be viewed from the long side. The board accommodating recess 612 (first shape recess) may be formed such that the entire side is visible, the IC 606c may be disposed, or the IC 606c may be provided so as to be visible from a part of the long side of the IC 606c. Good too.

Furthermore, no other components may be arranged between the IC 606c and the board accommodation recess 612 (the first shape recess), and by doing so, the visibility of the IC 606c from the gap area is improved. can be done so as not to interfere with Note that in the case where another component is placed between the IC 606c and the board accommodation recess 612 (the first shape recess), the other component must be shorter than the IC 606c. Visibility from the void area can be ensured. In this case, there is a possibility that other parts may be damaged when the identification board 610 is broken, but damage to the IC 606c can be prevented, and it is possible to identify that the board is defective because other parts are damaged. can do.

According to this example, it becomes easy to visually check the board, and when an unauthorized component is attached to the board, it becomes easy to find the unauthorized component, and the components mounted on the board can be confirmed while being housed in the container. It is possible to improve maintainability and workability.

<Main control board/Summary>
As explained above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine equipped with a first board (for example, the main control board 600 shown in FIG. 10). , the first substrate is a substrate having a first-shaped recess (for example, the substrate accommodation recess 612 shown in FIG. 10), and the first substrate has a second-shaped recess (for example, the substrate accommodation recess 612 shown in FIG. The game machine is a board having an adapter accommodating recess 614) shown in FIG. 1, and the first-shaped recess and the second-shaped recess have different shapes.

According to the game machine according to the present embodiment, since the board (first board) has a feature that it includes recesses with different shapes, it becomes easy to identify the board, and the orientation of the board can be correctly recognized. This makes it possible to improve work efficiency when mounting the board, and prevent mistakes in mounting the board. In this way, it is possible to provide a game machine in which installation errors and the like are suppressed.

In the process of manufacturing a game machine, the board product is covered with various board cases and installed, fixed, and attached inside the game machine. However, many board products have similar external shapes, and installation errors may occur during the manufacture and assembly of game machines.Although it does not lead to installation errors, it may be difficult to decide which board to install, resulting in wasted work time. However, according to the game machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to easily distinguish between the boards and simplify the process when manufacturing and assembling the game machine.

Further, it includes a container (for example, a substrate container 642 shown in FIG. 13(b)), the container is a container capable of storing the first substrate, and the first substrate is stored in the container. 13(b), the components disposed on the first board (for example, the board accommodating recess 612 shown in FIG. 13(b)) are inserted into the first board (for example, the board accommodating recess 612 shown in FIG. 13(b)). The IC 606c) shown in FIG.

With this configuration, it becomes easy to visually recognize the board (first board), and when a fraudulent part is installed, it becomes easy to find the fraudulent part, and the components mounted on the board are not placed in the container. It is possible to check the stored state, which improves maintainability and workability. In this way, a game machine with improved maintenance performance can be provided.

Further, the housing includes a housing (for example, a substrate housing 642 shown in FIG. 13(a)), the housing is a housing that can house the first substrate, and the housing has a convex portion inside. (for example, the rib 642a shown in FIG. 13(a)), and the convex portion can be fitted into the second-shaped recess (for example, the adapter accommodation recess 614 shown in FIG. 13(a)). , it may be a portion that cannot be fitted into the first shaped recess (for example, the substrate accommodating recess 612 shown in FIG. 13(a)).

With this configuration, when storing the board (the first board), the board can be stored in the correct position and in the correct orientation, and work errors can be prevented. Since the board can be held securely, wobbling of the board can be suppressed when the connector is inserted or removed. In this way, it is possible to provide a game machine with improved operability during assembly and inspection.

Further, the first board is a board that allows the manufacturer of one of the game machines to be identified by cutting a broken part (for example, the broken part 616 shown in FIG. 10(a)), and The concave portion having one shape may be a portion where the fracture portion is formed.

If you have multiple affiliated companies, manufacturing boards for each affiliated company will increase manufacturing costs, but with this configuration, it is possible to have more than one company name on one board product. This allows each affiliate company to keep only their own company name or delete unnecessary company names at the stage of manufacturing and assembling the gaming machines, thereby reducing manufacturing costs. It is possible to provide a game machine that does not cause any defects during assembly or inspection.

Further, the first board is a board having a plurality of components (for example, a passive component 606 such as a resistor, a capacitor, a coil, etc. shown in FIG. 10), and one of the plurality of components is the A first component (for example, the passive component 606a1 shown in FIG. 10(b)) disposed near the recess of the first shape (for example, the passive component 606a1 shown in FIG. 10(b)). The shown longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodating recess 612) and the longitudinal direction of the first component may be the same direction.

With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the influence of stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the first-shaped recess when cutting the fractured part on the first passive component mounted on the first board. This makes it possible to prevent damage to the first passive component. In this way, it is possible to provide a game machine in which problems caused by broken parts are suppressed.

Further, the first board is a board having a plurality of parts (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, passive parts 606 such as resistors, capacitors, and coils, elongated parts, and parts with terminals protruding from the main body). , one of the plurality of components is a first component (for example, the passive component 606a1 shown in FIG. 10(b)) disposed near the first-shaped recess; One of the components is a second component (for example, the passive component 606a2 shown in FIG. 10(b)) disposed near the recess of the second shape, and one of the components of the first shape The shortest distance from the recess of the second shape to the first component (for example, the shortest distance x3 shown in FIG. 10B) is the shortest distance from the recess of the second shape to the second component (for example, the shortest distance x3 shown in FIG. It may be longer than the shortest distance x4) shown in (b).

With this configuration, it is possible to secure a clearance (work space) from the recess of the first shape to the first passive component, and it is easy to cut the fractured part formed in the recess of the first shape. This not only improves work efficiency, but also allows you to cut with your fingers around the concave part of the first shape or with a tool. can be avoided from touching the first passive component, and damage to the first passive component can be prevented. In this way, it is possible to provide a game machine in which problems due to damage to parts are suppressed and safety for the operator is improved.

Further, the longitudinal direction of the first-shaped recess and the longitudinal direction of the second component are different directions, and the shortest distance from the first-shaped recess to the second component (for example, FIG. The shortest distance α) shown in (b) may be longer than the shortest distance from the first shaped recess to the first component (for example, the shortest distance x3 shown in FIG. 10(b)). .

With such a configuration, the longitudinal direction of the second passive component is in a direction different from that of the recess of the first shape, and the second passive component is connected to the recess of the first shape when cutting the fractured part. However, by arranging the second passive component at a position farther from the recess of the first shape than the first passive component, damage to the second passive component can be prevented. can be prevented. In this way, it is possible to provide a game machine in which problems caused by broken parts are suppressed.

Further, the first substrate is a substrate having a resist (for example, the resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 10), and the first substrate has identification information (for example, the identification information 608 shown in FIG. 10) in a predetermined area. , the identification information is identification information including information that can identify the manufacturer of one of the gaming machines, and the predetermined area is an area where the resist is not formed. good.

With such a configuration, even if other information is printed on the resist layer, the visibility of the identification information can be improved and convenience can be improved.

Further, the predetermined area may be an area where no pattern wiring is formed.

With such a configuration, even if other information is printed, the visibility of the identification information can be improved and convenience can be improved.

<Main control board and sub-control board/Summary>
As explained above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) has a first board (for example, the main control board 600 shown in FIG. 10) and a second board (for example, the main control board 600 shown in FIG. 10). , a sub-control board 650 shown in FIG. 11), wherein the first board has a fracture surface of a first shape (for example, a burr 632 at the time of fracture as shown in FIG. 10(b)). The second substrate is a substrate having a fracture surface of a second shape (for example, the first fracture surface 650a shown in FIG. 11), and the second substrate is a substrate having a fracture surface of a second shape (for example, the first fracture surface 650a shown in FIG. The game machine is characterized in that the fractured surface of the shape and the fractured surface of the second shape have different shapes.

According to the game machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to easily identify the first and second boards, improve workability when mounting the boards, and prevent mistakes in mounting the boards. I can do it. In this way, it is possible to provide a game machine in which installation errors and the like are suppressed.

In the process of manufacturing a game machine, the board product is covered with various board cases and installed, fixed, and attached inside the game machine. However, many board products have similar external shapes, and installation errors may occur during the manufacture and assembly of game machines.Although it does not lead to installation errors, it may be difficult to decide which board to install, resulting in wasted work time. However, according to the game machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to easily distinguish between the boards and simplify the process when manufacturing and assembling the game machine.

Further, the first substrate is a substrate having a first resist (for example, the resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 10), and the second substrate is a substrate having a second resist (for example, the resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 11). 654), the fracture surface of the second shape is a fracture surface having a second convex portion (for example, the convex portion 658a shown in FIG. 11), and the fracture surface of the first shape is a fracture surface having a second convex portion (for example, the convex portion 658a shown in FIG. , a fracture surface having a first convex portion (for example, the convex portion 632a shown in FIG. 10(b)) larger than the second convex portion, and from the fracture surface of the first shape to the first resist The shortest distance (for example, the shortest distance x1 shown in FIG. 10(b)) from the fracture surface of the second shape to the second resist (for example, the shortest distance x5 shown in FIG. 11) is It may also be long (distant).

With this configuration, it is possible to secure a clearance (work space) from the recess of the first shape to the resist layer, and it becomes easy to cut the fractured part formed in the recess of the first shape, making it easier to work. In addition, even when cutting by placing one's fingers around the concave portion of the first shape or using a tool, the fingers or tool will not touch the resist layer. It is possible to avoid touching the main control board or the pattern wiring, and it is possible to prevent damage to the main control board. In this way, it is possible to provide a game machine in which problems caused by broken parts are suppressed.

Further, the first board is a board that allows the manufacturer of one of the game machines to be identified by cutting a broken part (for example, the broken part 616 shown in FIG. 10(a)), and The second substrate may be a substrate that does not include the broken portion, and the first-shaped broken surface may be a broken surface formed by cutting the broken portion.

If you have multiple affiliated companies, manufacturing boards for each affiliated company will increase manufacturing costs, but with this configuration, it is possible to have more than one company name on one board product. This allows each affiliate company to keep only their own company name or delete unnecessary company names at the stage of manufacturing and assembling the gaming machines, thereby reducing manufacturing costs. It is possible to provide a game machine that does not cause any defects during assembly or inspection.

Further, the first substrate is a substrate having a fractured surface having a third shape (for example, a fractured surface where burrs are generated during molding), and the fractured surface having the third shape is a fractured surface of the first substrate. It is a fracture surface formed during molding, the fracture surface of the first shape is a fracture surface rougher than the fracture surface of the third shape, and the fracture surface of the first shape is a fracture surface of the first shape. In the substrate, the fracture surface may be located inward from the fracture surface of the third shape.

With this configuration, it is possible to secure a clearance (work space) from the recess of the first shape to the resist layer, and it becomes easy to cut the fractured part formed in the recess of the first shape, making it easier to work. You can increase your sexuality. Furthermore, since the rough fracture surface is located inside the substrate, safety can be improved. In this way, it is possible to provide a game machine in which problems due to damage to parts are suppressed and safety for the operator is improved.

Moreover, the fractured surface of the second shape may be a fractured surface that constitutes a part of one or more sides of the second substrate.

With such a configuration, the shape of the second board can be simplified and the degree of freedom in circuit design can be improved.

Further, the first substrate is a substrate having a first resist (for example, the resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 10), and the first substrate has identification information (for example, the identification information 608 shown in FIG. 10). is displayed on a predetermined area, the identification information is identification information including information that can identify the manufacturer of one of the game machines, and the predetermined area is a board on which the first resist is formed. It may be an area where there is no.

With such a configuration, even if other information is printed on the resist layer, the visibility of the identification information can be improved and convenience can be improved.

Further, the predetermined area may be an area where no pattern wiring is formed.

With such a configuration, even if other information is printed, the visibility of the identification information can be improved and convenience can be improved.

Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine that includes a first board (for example, the main control board 600 shown in FIG. 10), The first substrate is a substrate having a cross section of a predetermined shape (for example, the fractured part 616 shown in FIG. 10(a)), and the first substrate has a cross section of a specific shape (for example, burrs, The first substrate has a first resist (for example, the resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 10). The first substrate is a substrate in which the shortest distance from the cross section of the predetermined shape to the first resist is a first distance (for example, the shortest distance x1 shown in FIG. 10(b)). and the first substrate is a substrate in which the shortest distance from the cross section of the specific shape to the first resist is a second distance (for example, the shortest distance z1 shown in FIG. 10(b)). The first board is a board that allows identification of the manufacturer of one of the game machines by cutting the broken part, and the cross-sectional part of the predetermined shape is cut by the broken part. The cross-sectional portion having the predetermined shape and the cross-sectional portion having the specific shape have different shapes, and the first distance is a longer distance than the second distance. This game machine is characterized by:

According to the game machine according to the present embodiment, when cutting the broken part, it is possible to reduce the strain that occurs in the board due to the stress applied to the board, thereby preventing damage to the board and components mounted on the board. It can be prevented. In this way, it is possible to provide a game machine in which problems caused by broken parts are suppressed.

In the process of manufacturing a game machine, the board product is covered with various board cases and installed, fixed, and attached inside the game machine. However, many board products have similar external shapes, and installation errors may occur during the manufacture and assembly of game machines.Although it does not lead to installation errors, it may be difficult to decide which board to install, resulting in wasted work time. However, according to the game machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to easily distinguish between the boards and simplify the process when manufacturing and assembling the game machine.

Further, the first substrate is a substrate having a first side (for example, a long side), and the first substrate is a substrate having a cross section having the predetermined shape along the first side. The first side may be a side parallel to a direction in which stress acts on the first substrate.

With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the strain that occurs in the board due to the stress applied to the board when cutting the broken part, and prevent damage to the board and components mounted on the board. I can do it.
The gaming machine according to this example (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) includes a first board (for example, the main control board 600 shown in FIG. 10) and a second board (for example, the sub-control board 600 shown in FIG. 11). A gaming machine comprising a board 650) and a container capable of storing the first board, wherein the first board has a broken surface of a first shape (for example, as shown in FIG. 10(b)). The second substrate is a substrate having a fracture surface having a second shape (for example, the first fracture surface 650a shown in FIG. 11). The fracture surface of the first shape and the fracture surface of the second shape are different shapes, and the first substrate has a first resist (for example, the resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 10). a substrate, the second substrate is a substrate having a second resist (for example, the resist layer 654 shown in FIG. 11), and the fracture surface of the first shape is the fracture surface of the second shape. The fracture surface is rougher than the fracture surface of the second shape, and the shortest distance from the fracture surface of the first shape to the first resist (for example, the shortest distance x1 shown in FIG. 10(b)) is the fracture surface of the second shape. The first substrate is longer than the shortest distance (for example, the shortest distance x5 shown in FIG. 11) from The second board is a board that does not include the specific part, and the fractured surface of the first shape is a board that allows the manufacturer of the first gaming machine to be identified. The first substrate is a broken surface formed by cutting a portion, and the first substrate is a substrate having a broken surface having a third shape (for example, a broken surface with burrs during molding), and the third The fracture surface having a shape of is a fracture surface formed during molding of the first substrate, the fracture surface having the first shape is a fracture surface rougher than the fracture surface having the third shape, and the fracture surface having the shape of The first-shaped fracture surface is a fracture surface located inward from the third-shaped fracture surface in the first substrate, and the first substrate is cut at the specific portion. This is a substrate in which a U-shaped specific part is formed on a certain side, and the fracture surface of the first shape is on the side parallel to the certain side among the three sides forming the specific part. A fractured surface is formed, and is arranged from one side of the first substrate through the specific portion to the other side of the first substrate when the first substrate is housed in the container. In a state where the first board is accommodated in the container, a region corresponding to the specific portion of the container on the one surface side of the first board is The gaming machine is characterized in that the member extending toward the board is a gap region that is not arranged along the U-shape.
Further, the game machine according to the present example (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) includes a first board (for example, the main control board 600 shown in FIG. 10), and a container that can accommodate the first board. and, the first board is a board having a cross section of a predetermined shape (for example, the broken part 616 shown in FIG. 10(a)), and the first board is , is a substrate having a cross section of a specific shape (for example, a molding burr, a concave portion, a convex portion, a long side cross section, a short side cross section of the main control board 600), and the first substrate is The first substrate has a resist (for example, the resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 10), and the shortest distance from the cross section of the predetermined shape to the first resist is a first distance (for example, The first substrate has a shortest distance x1) shown in FIG. 10(b), the first substrate is a substrate that allows one manufacturer of the gaming machine to be identified by cutting a specific portion, and The cross-sectional portion having the shape is a cross-sectional portion formed by cutting the specific portion, and the cross-sectional portion having the predetermined shape and the cross-sectional portion having the specific shape are different shapes, and the distance is longer than the second distance, and the first substrate is a substrate on which a U-shaped specific portion is formed on a certain side by cutting the specific portion; The cross-sectional portion having the predetermined shape is a cross-sectional portion formed on a side parallel to the certain side among the three sides constituting the specific portion, and when the first substrate is housed in the container, , the components disposed on the other side of the first board can be visually recognized from one side of the first board through the specific portion, and when the first board is housed in the container; , in a region corresponding to the specific portion of the container on the one side of the first substrate, a member extending toward the first substrate is arranged along the U-shape. This game machine is characterized by having a void area.

<Main control board according to modification 1>
Next, the main control board 670 (first board) according to Modification Example 1 will be described using FIG. 14. FIGS. 14A and 14B are plan views of a main control board 670 according to Modification 1.

The main control board 670 according to the first modification includes a base material 672 made of a rectangular plate-like body, a pattern wiring (not shown) formed on one surface of the base material 672, and a resist layer 674 (first resist layer 674). resist layer), multiple types of components 676 to be mounted on one side of the base material 672, and parts printed in a predetermined area (area where pattern wiring or resist layer 674 is not formed) on one side of the base material 672. and an identification board 680 having identification information 692 different from the identification information 678.

In the main control board 600 described using FIG. 10, an example is shown in which a board accommodation recess 612 (a first-shaped recess) is formed on the right side surface (the short side on the right side when viewed from the front) of the main control board 600. However, in the main control board 670 according to the modified example, the lower side of the main control board 670 (lower long side in front view) has the same shape as the board accommodation recess 612 (first shape recess) of the main control board 600. A substrate accommodating recess 682 (first-shaped recess) is formed. Furthermore, an adapter accommodating recess 684 having the same shape as the adapter accommodating recess 614 of the main control board 600 is formed on the upper side surface (upper long side in front view) of the main control board 600 .

Note that the main control board can be applied even if the adapter accommodating recess 684 is not formed. Further, the "first board" according to the present invention may be a peripheral board (a production board) or a relay board instead of the main control board.

According to this example, since the board accommodating recess 682 (first shaped recess) is formed on the long side of the main control board 670 (first board), the identification board It is possible to reduce the strain that occurs in the base material 672 of the main control board 670 (first board) due to the stress applied from 680 to the base material 672 of the main control board 670 (first board). Damage to the base material 672 of the (first board) and components mounted on the base material 672 of the main control board 670 (first board) can be prevented.

In the modified example, the direction in which stress is applied to the main control board 670 is the longitudinal direction, and the board accommodating recess 682 is provided along the longitudinal direction and is arranged in a direction parallel to the direction in which stress is applied. On the other hand, since force is applied in a direction different from the stress direction when cutting the fractured portion, distortion of the base material 672 can be suppressed when cutting the fractured portion.

Additionally, when attempting to forcibly remove the main control board 670 (first board) from the main board storage case (for example, the board storage body 642 shown in FIG. 12), a board storage recess may be formed on the short side. The main control board 670 is more easily damaged than the main control board (for example, the main control board 600 shown in FIG. 10(a)), which can leave traces of fraudulent activity and improve crime prevention. be able to.

Although this example shows an example in which the identification information 678 is arranged near the substrate accommodating recess 682, the "predetermined area" according to the present invention is not limited to this example; (For example, the resist layer 674 may be placed in an area where the resist layer 674 is sandwiched between the resist layer 674 and the substrate accommodating recess 682, which is indicated by the symbol A in FIG. 14A).

According to this example, since the distance between the identification information 692 of the identification board 680 is large, two types of identification information (identification information 678 and identification information 692) can be easily distinguished, and work errors can be reduced. can.

<Main control board/components according to modification 1>
Next, the component 676 mounted on the main control board 670 according to Modification 1 will be described.

Examples of the components 676 implemented in the main control board 670 according to the first modification include passive components 676a (676a1, 676a2) such as resistors, capacitors, and coils, and ICs 676c.

In the example shown in FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b), a plurality of passive components 676a (676a1, 676a2), an IC 676c, etc. are located near the board accommodation recess 682 (first shape recess) of the main control board 670. It is arranged.

The longitudinal direction of one passive component 676a1 (first passive component) among the plurality of passive components 676a is the same as the longitudinal direction of the board accommodating recess 682, and one of the passive components 676a among the plurality of passive components 676a The longitudinal direction of the second passive component 676a2 is a direction different from the longitudinal direction of the board accommodating recess 682, and a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the board accommodating recess 682.

According to this example, the longitudinal direction of one passive component 676a1 (first passive component) among the plurality of passive components 676a is the same as the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess 682 (first-shaped recess). Therefore, when cutting the fractured part, the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the recess of the first shape can reduce the influence on the first passive component mounted on the first board. Damage to passive components can be prevented.

In the example shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, a plurality of passive components 676a (676a1, 676a2), an IC 676c, etc. are also arranged near the adapter accommodation recess 684 of the main control board 670.

The longitudinal direction of one passive component 676a2 (second passive component) among the plurality of passive components 676a is a direction different from the longitudinal direction of the adapter accommodating recess 684, and a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the adapter accommodating recess 684. It is.

Here, in FIG. 14(a), focusing on the positional relationship between the board accommodating recess 682 of the main control board 670 and the passive component 676a1, and the positional relationship between the adapter accommodating recess 684 and the passive component 676a2. The shortest distance y3 to the passive component 676a1 is longer than the shortest distance y4 from the adapter housing recess 684 to the passive component 676a2 (y3>y4).

According to this example, the shortest distance y3 from the board accommodating recess 682 (first shape recess) to the passive component 676a1 (first passive component) is from the adapter accommodating recess 684 (second shape recess) to the passive component 676a1 (first passive component). Since it is longer than the shortest distance y4 to the component 676a2 (second passive component) (y3>y4), the clearance from the board accommodation recess 682 (first shaped recess) to the passive component 676a1 (first passive component) (work space) can be secured, the broken part formed in the substrate accommodation recess 682 (first shape recess) can be easily cut, workability can be improved, and the substrate accommodation recess 682 ( Even if the cutting operation is performed by placing one's fingers around the periphery of the first-shaped recess (first-shaped recess) or using a tool, the fingers or tool may This can prevent the passive component 676a1 (first passive component) from being damaged.

In addition, although the shortest distance y4 was set from the adapter housing recess 684 (second shaped recess) to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component), there is no adapter housing recess, and the passive component 676a2 ( Even if the shortest distance from the long side closest to the second passive component is y4' (see Fig. 14(b)), it may be set as "y3>y4'", that is, "from the broken part to the first If the distance to the passive component>the distance from the side not provided with the broken part to the second passive component, the first passive component may be arranged in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess. Even in the case of "y3 < y4 (y4')", by arranging the first passive component in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess, damage to the component due to stress when cutting the fractured part can be avoided. can be prevented.

In addition, in FIG. 14(b), if we pay attention to the positional relationship between the board accommodating recess 682 of the main control board 670 and the passive component 676a2, and the positional relationship between the adapter accommodating recess 684 and the passive component 676a2, we can see that from the board accommodating recess 682 to the passive component 676a2 The shortest distance y5 from the adapter accommodating recess 684 to the passive component 676a2 is longer than the shortest distance y4 (y5>y4).

In addition, in FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b), the second passive component may be a passive component arranged along the short side of the board, such as passive components 674a4 or 676a5, and the passive component may be placed from the end of the short side. The shortest distance y7 to 674a4 and 676a5 may also be set to "y3>y7", and these relationships are similar to the passive component 676a2. Furthermore, if the shortest distance γ from the board accommodation recess 682 to the passive components 674a4 and 676a5 is y3<γ, these relationships are also the same as for the passive component 676a2.

According to this example, the shortest distance y5 from the board accommodating recess 682 (first shape recess) to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) is the shortest distance y5 from the adapter accommodating recess 684 (second shape recess) to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component). Since it is longer than the shortest distance y4 to the component 676a2 (second passive component) (y5>y4), the clearance from the board accommodation recess 682 (first shape recess) to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) (work space) can be secured, the broken part formed in the substrate accommodation recess 682 (first shape recess) can be easily cut, workability can be improved, and the substrate accommodation recess 682 ( Even if the cutting operation is carried out by placing one's finger around the first shaped concave part (the first shaped recess) or by using a tool, the finger or the tool may be attached to the passive part 676a2 (second passive part). This can prevent the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) from being damaged.

In addition, although the shortest distance y4 was set from the adapter housing recess 684 (second shaped recess) to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component), there is no adapter housing recess, and the passive component 676a2 ( Even if the shortest distance from the long side closest to the second passive component is y4', "y5>y4'" may be satisfied. In other words, if you secure a distance greater than y4 (y4') and place the passive components in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess, you can reduce the effect of stress when cutting the broken part and prevent component damage. It can be prevented.

Furthermore, if we focus on the positional relationship between the board accommodating recess 682 of the main control board 670 and the passive component 676a1 in FIG. 14(a), and the positional relationship between the board accommodating recess 682 and the passive component 676a2 in FIG. The shortest distance y5 from the board accommodating recess 682 to the passive component 676a2 shown in FIG. ).

According to this example, the longitudinal direction of the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) is in a direction different from that of the board accommodating recess 682 (first shaped recess), and the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) is , the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) is easily affected by the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess 682 (the first shape recess) when cutting the fracture portion 696, but the passive component 676a1 ( Damage to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) can be prevented by arranging it at a position farther from the substrate accommodation recess 682 (first-shaped recess) than the first passive component).

Note that other components such as the passive component 676a1 (first passive component), an IC, and a collective resistor are arranged between the shortest distance y5 from the board accommodation recess 682 to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component), The stress at the time of cutting the fracture portion may be made less likely to affect the second passive component, and in this case, it is preferable that the "other component" is a component larger than the second passive component.

In addition, when the passive component 676a3 in FIG. 14A and the passive component 676a1 in FIG. , the passive components (passive components 676a1 and passive components 676a2 in FIG. 14A) disposed on the side with the burr 632 at the time of breakage may be placed at a position closer to the board accommodation recess 682, and the Since it is placed in a position that is less susceptible to the effects of stress, there is no need to take clearance into account, increasing the degree of freedom when designing the board.

Moreover, such board accommodating recesses may be provided for a plurality of boards in one game machine. In this case, the passive component A (passive component 616a1) is arranged at a distance m1 (distance x3) from the board accommodation recess on a certain board (for example, FIG. 10(b)), ), when the passive component B (passive component 676a2) is placed at a distance m2 (y5) longer than the distance m1 from the board accommodating recess, the passive component A is disposed between the longitudinal direction of the passive component A and the board accommodating recess. The passive components B are arranged so that their longitudinal directions coincide with each other, and the passive component B has a distance m2 that is longer than the distance m1. Often, freedom in board design can be ensured by not uniformly limiting the arrangement direction of passive components when designing a board. In addition, if the other board has fewer components mounted on it than a certain board, and if a sufficient area of the board mounting surface can be secured, place the passive components away from the board accommodation recess. Even if the board is equipped with a board-accommodating recess, if the number of components to be mounted on the board is small, the board can be designed without considering the orientation of the passive components. By not restricting the arrangement direction, flexibility in board design can be ensured. Further, by varying the distance and arrangement direction from the board accommodation recess to the passive component depending on the board, it is possible to easily identify which board it is.

<Main control board/summary according to modification 1>
As explained above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine equipped with a first board (for example, the main control board 670 shown in FIG. 14). , the first substrate is a substrate having a recess of a first shape (for example, the substrate accommodation recess 682 shown in FIG. 14), and the first substrate has a broken portion (for example, as shown in FIG. The first-shaped recess is the part where the broken part is formed, and the first-shaped recess is the part where the broken part is formed. The game machine is characterized in that the concave portion having one shape is formed along a long side of the first substrate.

According to the game machine according to the present embodiment, since the recess of the first shape is formed on the long side of the board (first board), when cutting the broken part, the stress applied to the board It is possible to reduce distortion occurring in the board, and prevent damage to the board, components mounted on the board, and the like. In this way, it is possible to provide a game machine in which problems caused by broken parts are suppressed.

Additionally, if an attempt is made to forcibly remove the board from the main board storage case, the main control board is more likely to be damaged compared to a main control board that has a recess in the first shape on its long side. It is possible to leave traces of actions, etc., and improve crime prevention.

In the process of manufacturing a game machine, the board product is covered with various board cases and installed, fixed, and attached inside the game machine. However, many board products have similar external shapes, and installation errors may occur during the manufacture and assembly of game machines.Although it does not lead to installation errors, it may be difficult to decide which board to install, resulting in wasted work time. However, according to the game machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to easily distinguish between the boards and simplify the process when manufacturing and assembling the game machine.

Further, the first board includes a plurality of components (for example, passive components 606 such as a resistor, capacitor, and coil shown in FIG. 10, and passive components 676 such as a resistor, capacitor, and coil shown in FIG. 14(a)). ), one of the plurality of components is a first component (for example, a passive component 606a1 shown in FIG. 10(b)) disposed near the recess of the first shape. or a passive component 676a1) shown in FIG. You can.

With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the influence of stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the first-shaped recess when cutting the fractured part on the first passive component mounted on the first board. This makes it possible to prevent damage to the first passive component. In this way, it is possible to provide a game machine in which problems caused by broken parts are suppressed.

Further, the first board is a board having a certain side other than the long side, and the first board has a plurality of parts (for example, a resistor, a capacitor, a coil, etc. shown in FIG. 10). The board has passive components 606 and passive components 676 such as resistors, capacitors, coils, etc. shown in FIG. A first component (for example, passive component 606a1 shown in FIG. 10(b) or passive component 676a1 shown in FIG. 14(a)) disposed nearby, and one of the plurality of components is , a second component (for example, the passive component 606a2 shown in FIG. 10(b) or the passive component 676a2 shown in FIG. 14(a)) disposed near the certain side, and has the first shape. The shortest distance from the recess to the first component (for example, the shortest distance x3 shown in FIG. 10(b) or the shortest distance y3 shown in FIG. 14(a)) is the distance from the certain side to the second component. (for example, the shortest distance x4 shown in FIG. 10(b) or the shortest distance y4 shown in FIG. 14(a)) (x3>x4, y3>y4).

With this configuration, it is possible to secure a clearance (work space) from the recess of the first shape to the first passive component, and it is easy to cut the fractured part formed in the recess of the first shape. This not only improves work efficiency, but also allows you to cut with your fingers around the concave part of the first shape or with a tool. can be avoided from touching the first passive component, and damage to the first passive component can be prevented. In this way, it is possible to provide a game machine in which problems caused by broken parts are suppressed.

Further, the longitudinal direction of the first shape recess and the longitudinal direction of the second component are different directions, and the shortest distance from the first shape recess to the second component (for example, FIG. The shortest distance x3' shown in b) and the shortest distances β, γ shown in FIG. It may be longer (x3'>x3, β>y3, γ>y3) than the shortest distance x3 shown in FIG. 14A or the shortest distance y3 shown in FIG. 14(a). In addition, "the shortest distance from the recess of the first shape to the second component" may be the distance of a line parallel to the short side of the board on the virtual extension line, or the distance from the recess of the first shape to the second component. It may be the distance along a diagonal line up to.

With such a configuration, the longitudinal direction of the second passive component is in a direction different from that of the recess of the first shape, and the second passive component is connected to the recess of the first shape when cutting the fractured part. However, by arranging the second passive component at a position farther from the recess of the first shape than the first passive component, damage to the second passive component can be prevented. can be prevented. In this way, it is possible to provide a game machine in which problems caused by broken parts are suppressed.

Further, it includes a container (for example, a substrate container 642 shown in FIG. 13(b)), the container is a container capable of storing the first substrate, and the first substrate is stored in the container. 13(b), the components disposed on the first board (for example, the board accommodating recess 612 shown in FIG. 13(b)) are inserted into the first board (for example, the board accommodating recess 612 shown in FIG. 13(b)). The IC 606c) shown in FIG.

With this configuration, it becomes easy to visually check the board, and when a fraudulent component is installed, it is easy to find the fraudulent component, and it is also possible to check the components mounted on the board while they are housed in the container. It is possible to improve maintainability and workability.

Further, the first substrate is a substrate having a resist layer (for example, the resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 10), and the first substrate has predetermined identification information (for example, the identification information 608 shown in FIG. 10). The substrate is displayed in a region, the identification information is identification information including information that can identify a manufacturer of one of the gaming machines, and the predetermined region is an area where the resist layer is not formed. You can.

With such a configuration, even if other information is printed on the resist layer, the visibility of the identification information can be improved and convenience can be improved.

Further, the predetermined area may be an area where no pattern wiring is formed.

With such a configuration, even if other information is printed, the visibility of the identification information can be improved and convenience can be improved.

<Main control board according to modification 2>
Next, a main control board 690 (first board) according to modification example 2 will be described using FIG. 15(a). FIG. 15A is a plan view of a main control board 690 according to Modification 2. FIG.

In the main control board 600 described using FIG. 10, by separating the identification board 610, the identification information 618 (manufacturer name of the slot machine 100: BBB, main control board identification number: XXX- An example was shown in which the manufacturer of the game machine can be identified by leaving only YYY).

However, the "first board" according to the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, like the main control board 690 according to Modification 2, the main control board 692 can be used without separating the identification board 692 by laser marking or the like. The manufacturer of the gaming machine can be identified by striking out the identification information 694 (slot machine manufacturer name: BBB, main control board identification number: XXX-YYY) on the board 690. may be configured.

<Main control board according to modification 3>
Next, the main control board 696 (first board) according to Modification Example 3 will be described using FIG. 15(b). FIG. 15(b) is a plan view of the main control board 696 according to the third modification.

The main control board 600 described using FIG. 10 shows an example in which identification information 618 (name of manufacturer of slot machine 100: BBB, identification number of main control board: XXX-YYY) is printed on the main control board 600. Ta.

However, the "first board" according to the present invention is not limited to this, and includes a plurality of identification boards 698 that can be separated from the main control board 696, for example, like the main control board 696 according to the third modification. , one identification board 698 is printed with first identification information (slot machine manufacturer name: AAA, main control board identification number: XXX-YYY), and the other identification board 698 is printed with second identification information. It is also possible to print information (manufacturer name of slot machine: BBB, identification number of main control board: XXX-YYY) and to separate one of them.

<Design arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement on each of the reels 110 to 112 described above will be explained using FIG. 16. Note that FIG. 16 is a plan view showing the arrangement of symbols on each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112).

On each reel 110 to 112, a predetermined number of symbols (in this embodiment, 20 symbols with numbers 0 to 19) of a plurality of types (in this embodiment, 9 types) shown on the right side of the figure are arranged. . Further, the numbers 0 to 19 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of the symbols on each reel 110 to 112. For example, in this embodiment, the number 0 piece on the left reel 110 has a "watermelon symbol," the number 1 piece on the middle reel 111 has a "bell symbol," and the number 0 piece on the right reel 112 has a "replay symbol." ” are arranged respectively.

<Type of winning role>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be explained using FIG. 17. In addition, FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations, the name of the condition device, the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, the number of payouts, and notes.

The winning combinations of the slot machine 100 include special prizes (special prize 1, special prize 2), general prizes (replayed prizes 1 to 3, small prizes 1 to 5), and the like. Note that the types of winning combinations are not limited to these winning combinations, and can be arbitrarily adopted, and some of the winning combinations are omitted from illustration in FIG. 17.

<Types of winning roles/special roles>
Among the winning combinations in this embodiment, special combination 1 and special combination 2 are combinations that shift to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. Furthermore, the replay combination is a combination that allows replay without inserting new medals (a combination to which replay is granted). These winning combinations are sometimes called "actuation combinations."

In addition, "winning" in this embodiment includes cases where a symbol combination of an operating combination that does not involve a payout of medals (does not involve a payout of medals) is displayed on the winning line; for example, special winning combination 1, This includes winning the special winning combination 2 and the replay winning combination.

Special role 1 and special role 2 are winning roles in which the gaming state shifts to the special role 1/2 internal winning state (RT3) due to internal winning, and the gaming state changes to the special role 1/2 gaming state (RT4) due to winning. It is. In addition, when medals exceeding the prescribed number (for example, 200) are paid out in the special role 1/2 gaming state (RT4), the gaming state shifts to a low replay probability state (RT1). Note that each gaming state (RT1 to RT4) will be described later.

The symbol combinations that correspond to Special Role 1 (BB) are "Seven 1 symbol - Seven 1 symbol - Seven 1 symbol" or "Seven 2 symbol - Seven 2 symbol - Seven 2 symbol", and for Special Role 2 (RB). The corresponding symbol combination is "BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol".

When the special winning combination 1 or special winning combination 2 is internally won, the special winning internal winning flag corresponding to this internally winning winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). This flag remains on until the internally won winning combination is won, and it becomes easier to win the internally winning winning combination in subsequent games. In other words, in a game where the special role 1 or 2 is internally won, even if the special role is not won, the special role will be internally won in the next game and thereafter, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special role will be All together, it will be easier to win.

<Types of winning roles/replaying roles>
Re-gaming combinations 1 to 3 are winning combinations (activation combinations) that allow players to play the next game without inserting medals (gaming media) by winning a prize, and no medals are paid out. The corresponding symbol combinations are as shown in FIG. Note that the replay combination may be any combination that allows the player to play the next game without inserting medals. Therefore, for example, when winning a re-game winning combination, medals may be automatically inserted in the next game (the number of inserted medals is reset in the storage area for the number of inserted medals), or when winning a re-gaming winning combination It may also be possible to carry over the medals inserted in the next game and use them as they are in the next game.

<Types of winning roles/small roles>
Small winning combinations 1 to 5 are winning winning combinations in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out (there is a number of medals to be paid out) upon winning.

Small win 1 (watermelon) is a winning combination in which, upon winning, the symbol combination "watermelon symbol - watermelon symbol - watermelon symbol" is stopped and displayed on the winning line, and five medals are paid out.

Small winning combination 2 (cherry) is a winning winning combination in which, upon winning, the symbol combination "cherry symbol-ANY-ANY" is stopped and displayed on the winning line, and two medals are paid out. The symbol combination "Cherry symbol - ANY-ANY" indicates that the symbol on the left reel 110 only needs to be the "cherry symbol", and the symbols on the middle reel 111 and right reel 112 can be any symbol. .

Hereinafter, these small roles 1 (Watermelon) and 2 (Cherry) may be collectively referred to as "rare roles," but rare roles are not limited to these winning roles, and may be It may be one of the winning combinations, or other winning combinations may be added.

In addition, if a rare combination is won in the AT state described later, a lottery is executed to add the number of games or the number of sets (making it easier to win the lottery). On the other hand, even if a rare combination is won in the ED state, a lottery for adding the number of games or the number of sets is not executed.

The small winning combination 3 (press order bell) is composed of six types of winning combinations: the small winning combination 3a to the small winning combination 3f. In this example, one of the winning combinations of small winning combinations 3a to 3f is internally won by lottery with a predetermined probability (approximately 1/6 in this example, common to all settings), and the stop button is stopped by pressing the stop buttons 137 to 139. If the order of operations (press order) corresponds to an internally won winning combination, a prize is won and 12 medals are paid out.

For small win 4 (common bell), the symbol combination "bell symbol - bell symbol - bell symbol" will stop on the winning line, regardless of the order (press order) or operation timing of the stop operations using stop buttons 137 to 139. This is a winning combination that is displayed and 12 medals are paid out.

For small role 5 (1-card role), the symbol combination "Replay symbol - Replay symbol - Blank 1 symbol" is on the winning line, regardless of the operation order (press order) or operation timing of the stop operations using stop buttons 137 to 139. This is a winning combination that is stopped and displayed and one medal is paid out.

<Types of RT-type gaming states>
Next, the types and transitions of RT-based gaming states in the slot machine 100 will be explained.

<Low replay probability state (RT1)>
The low replay probability state (RT1) is the default RT-type gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as "normal gaming state") that is initially set immediately after the slot machine 100 is powered on, and is a This is a gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous compared to other gaming states.

In this example, in this low re-gaming probability state (RT1), when re-gaming combination 2 (promotion replay 1) or re-gaming combination 3 (promotion replay 2) is won, the re-gaming high probability state (RT2) described below is entered. to move to. Further, in this re-gaming low probability state (RT1), if the special winning combination 1 or special winning combination 2 is won internally, the state shifts to the special winning combination 1 and 2 internal winning state (RT3), which will be described later.

<High replay probability state (RT2)>
The re-gaming high probability state is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of re-gaming is higher than the re-gaming low probability state (RT1).

In this example, in this re-gaming high probability state (RT2), when special winning combination 1 or special winning combination 2 is internally won, the state shifts to special winning combination 1 and 2 internal winning state (RT3), which will be described later.

<Special role 1 and 2 internal winning status (RT3)>
The special prize 1/2 internal winning state (RT3) is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to special prize 1 or special prize 2 is set to ON, and when the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing, This is a gaming state in which a symbol combination corresponding to the special combination corresponding to this flag can be displayed.

In this example, when a special prize 1 or special prize 2 is won in this special prize 1/2 internal winning state (RT3), the state shifts to a special game state (RT4) to be described later.

<Special gaming state (RT4)>
The special gaming state (RT4) is the most advantageous gaming state for the player among all the gaming states. In this example, in the special gaming state (RT4), when a specified number of coins (for example, 200 coins) are paid out, the state shifts to the low re-gaming probability state (RT1).

In this example, the conditions for ending the special gaming state (RT4) are not particularly limited, and may include, for example, when a predetermined role is won internally, when a predetermined number of prizes (e.g., 8) are won, or when a predetermined prize is won. This may be the case where the game has been played a number of times (for example, six times).

<Transition of AT system game state>
Next, the AT system game state will be explained.

The AT system gaming state is broadly divided into a low navigation state and a high navigation state. The low navigation state is a state in which the probability that operation navigation will be executed is low, and is also referred to as a normal mode, a non-advantageous section, or a normal section. The high navigation state is a state in which the probability of operation navigation being executed is higher than the low navigation state, and is also referred to as an AT mode or an advantageous section.

Here, the operation navigation refers to an effect that notifies the stop operation mode (for example, correct operation order and stop operation timing) of the stop buttons 137 to 139 in order to obtain medals and maintain an advantageous gaming state. , an effect that notifies the correct operation order of a pressing order winning combination (for example, small winning combination 3 (pressing order bell LCR)) (for example, an effect that displays characters "left → middle → right"), etc.

If a stop operation is performed in accordance with the operation contents of the operation navigation, an advantageous result is brought to the player, so the high navigation state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the low navigation state. Here, advantageous specifically refers to the total number of gaming media paid out by the gaming machine compared to the total number of gaming media used by the player as the number of bets on the gaming machine when playing for a predetermined period of time. It means that the ratio, so-called payout rate (ball output rate), is advantageous.

Note that in this example, the low navigation state is a state where the probability of executing operation navigation is low, and the high navigation state is a state where the probability of executing operation navigation is higher than the low navigation state. The state where operation navigation is not executed and the high navigation state may be changed to the state where operation navigation is executed.

Each AT system game state is subdivided and managed, and this is called a performance state. In detail, the performance states in the low navigation state include the normal gaming state, and the performance states in the high navigation state include the normal state, confirmed notification state, judge state, pullback state, AT1 state, AT2 state, and ED (ending) state. There is. Note that the AT1 state, AT2 state, and ED state are states in which the number of balls produced increases in principle.

In this embodiment, when a certain condition is satisfied in the normal gaming state of the low navigation state (for example, when winning a winning combination other than a loss), the game shifts to the normal gaming state of the high navigation state. After that, for example, the transition occurs in the order of confirmed notification state → AT1 state → Judge state, and from this judge state via the pullback state to the normal gaming state or AT2 state, or directly from the judge state, AT2 There are routes etc. to transition to the state.

The AT state (AT1 state, AT2 state) is a state in which AT games can be played a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 games in one set), and is more effective than the normal gaming state with low navigation state or the normal state with high navigation state. This is an advantageous situation for the player.

In this AT game, in the starting game of the AT game, a set continuation lottery (for example, a lottery with a winning probability of 1/4) is executed to determine whether or not to continue the AT game, and if this set continuation lottery is won, an additional number of predetermined times will be drawn. (In this example, 30 games per set) AT games are provided, and the AT state is extended. Further, when the conditions for transition to the normal gaming state are satisfied in the AT state (in this example, when all games in the AT state are played), the next game will be shifted to the normal gaming state.

Furthermore, when the number of remaining games in the high navigation state becomes less than a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games), the state shifts to the ED state, and in this ED state, an ED (ending) effect indicating the end of the high navigation state is executed. Ru.

Note that the condition for transitioning to the ED state is not limited to the remaining games in the high navigation state being less than or equal to a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games); for example, the predetermined number of games may be more than or less than 20 games. , "number of acquired coins + expected difference in number of acquired coins>2000".

<Main control unit main processing>
First, the main control section main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control section 300 will be described using FIG. Note that this figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing by the main control section.

As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with a startup signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs a startup signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input is reset-started by the reset interrupt and executes the main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 18 according to the control program stored in the ROM 306 in advance.

When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are performed in step S101. In this initial setting, the stack initial value is set to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, interrupts are disabled, the I/O 310 is initialized, various variables are initialized to be stored in the RAM 308, and the WDT 314 is enabled and initialized. Configure values, etc.

In step S102, a bet number setting/start operation acceptance process is executed. Here, it is checked whether medals have been inserted or not, and preparations are made to send an insertion command indicating that medals have been inserted. Note that if the player wins a replay combination in the previous game, the process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so there is no need for the player to insert medals. Further, it is checked whether the start lever 135 has been operated or not, and if the start lever 135 has been operated, the process advances to step S103.

In step S103, a winning line determination process is performed to determine the number of inserted medals and to determine a valid winning line.

In step S104, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is acquired, and a winning combination internal lottery process is performed. In the winning combination internal lottery process, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read out according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the obtained random number value, and the results of this internal lottery are displayed. Preparations are made for transmitting the internal lottery command to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result of the internal lottery, if any winning combination (including the activation combination) is internally won, the flag for that winning combination is turned on.

In step S105, a reel stop data selection process is performed to select reel stop data based on the internal lottery result of the winning combination internal lottery process. Note that this reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control section 300. Further, in step S105, preparations are made to transmit a reel stop data command including information regarding the selected reel stop data to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S106, based on the start lever operation, the performance state control process regarding the control of the AT system game state described above is executed. In step S107, production processing is executed. In this production processing, various production controls and the like are performed.

In step S108, a reel rotation start process is executed, and rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started.

In step S109, reel stop control processing is performed. In the reel stop control process, stop buttons 137 to 139 can be accepted, and when any stop button is pressed, a stop table of reel stop data is created in order to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button. Referring to this, one of the reels 110 to 112 is stopped according to the number of drawn frames set in the stop table. When all the reels 110 to 112 have stopped, the process advances to step S110. In addition, in this step S109, for each stop operation, a stop button reception command related to the stop button 137 to 139 that has been stopped (in detail, for the first stop operation, a stop button reception 1 command, a second stop operation (for the stop button reception 2 command, for the third stop operation, the stop button reception 3 command) is prepared to be sent to the first sub-control unit 400, and for the stop of each reel, the reel Reel stop command regarding the stop position (in detail, for the first stop reel, reel stop 1 command, for the second stop operation, reel stop 2 command, for the third stop operation, reel stop command) 3 command) to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S110, a winning determination process is performed to determine winning. In this winning determination process, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. For example, if "Bell-Bell-Bell" are aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that a small winning combination 3 (Bell) has been won. Further, in this step S110, preparations are made for transmitting a winning determination command indicating the winning determination result to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S111, medal award processing is performed. In the medal awarding process, if a prize is won in any winning combination that has a payout, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines.

In step S112, a gaming state control process is performed. In the game state control process, processing related to transition of each RT-based game state is performed, and the game state is transitioned when the start condition or end condition is satisfied. Also, preparations are made for transmitting a gaming status command including information indicating the current RT-based gaming status.

In step S113, the performance state control process regarding the control of the AT system game state described above is executed. In step S114, high navigation state termination processing regarding the termination of the high navigation state is executed.

With the above, one game ends. Thereafter, the game progresses by returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described process. The various commands prepared in each of the above steps are transmitted in the command setting transmission process (step S206 in FIG. 19) of the main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described using FIG. Note that this figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main control section timer interrupt processing.

The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined period (approximately once every 2 ms in this embodiment). Start processing at a predetermined cycle.

In step S201, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start processing, processing for temporarily saving the values of each register of the CPU 304 in the stack area is performed.

In step S202, the WDT 314 is periodically (maintained) so that the count value of the WDT 314 does not exceed the initial setting value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) and a WDT interrupt occurs (so that an abnormality in processing is not detected). In the embodiment, the restart is performed (once every 2 ms, which is the cycle of the main control unit timer interrupt).

In step S203, input port status update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input through the input ports of the I/O 310, the presence or absence of the detection signals is monitored, and the RAM 308 is partitioned for each type of sensor 318. The signal state is stored in the provided signal state storage area.

In step S204, various game processes are executed, and processes according to the interrupt status are executed. In step S2005, timer update processing is performed. More specifically, various timers are updated in respective time units.

In step S206, a command setting transmission process is performed, and various commands that have been prepared for transmission are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. In the first sub-control unit 400, depending on the command type included in the received output schedule information, it becomes possible to determine performance control according to changes in game control in the main control unit 300, and also to determine the performance control according to the change in game control in the main control unit 300. Based on the information of the command data, it becomes possible to determine the content of production control.

In step S207, external output signal setting processing is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the gaming information stored in the RAM 308 is outputted to the information input circuit 651, which is separate from the slot machine 100, via the information output circuit 334.

In step S208, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, in step S203, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area are read out, and the presence or absence of errors related to medal insertion abnormalities, medal payout abnormalities, etc. is monitored, and if an error is detected, (Illustration omitted) Executes error handling. Furthermore, settings are made for the medal selector 170 (a medal blocker operated by a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170), various lamps 339, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators according to the current gaming state.

In step S209, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. Then, if the low voltage signal is on (when power cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S211, and if the low voltage signal is off (when power cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S210.

In step S210, various processes for terminating the timer interrupt termination process are performed. In this timer interrupt termination process, the values of each register temporarily saved in step S2001 are set in each original register. Thereafter, the process returns to the main control section main processing shown in FIG.

On the other hand, in step S211, specific variables and stack pointers for returning to the state at power outage upon power restoration are saved to a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as recovery data, and power outage processing such as initialization of input/output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main control section main processing shown in FIG.

<Processing of the first sub-control unit>
Next, the processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. 20. Note that FIG. 20A is a flowchart of the main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 20(b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing by the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 20(c) is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing by the first sub-control unit 400.

First, the main processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be explained using FIG. 20(a).

When the power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S301. In this initialization process, initialization of input/output ports, initialization of the storage area in the RAM 408, etc. are performed. Through this process, an area for storing internal winning information, which is information representing the result of internal winning, and an area for storing RT update information, which is information representing the gaming state, are provided in the RAM 408, respectively.

In step S302, it is determined whether the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process moves to step S3003. In step S303, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S304, command processing, which is processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300, is executed.

In step S305, production control processing is performed. Here, preparations for the performance are made in accordance with the performance reservation information in the performance reservation area provided in the RAM 408. This preparation includes, for example, performing processing such as reading the effect data from the ROM 406, and performing an update process of the effect data if it is necessary to update the effect data.

In step S306, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S305. For example, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the performance data read in step S305, this command is output to the sound source IC 418. In step S307, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S305. For example, if there is a command for the various lamps 420 in the performance data read in step S305, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

In step S308, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S3005. For example, if the effect data read in step S305 includes a command for the shutter 163, this command is output to the drive circuit 424. In step S309, information output processing is performed to perform settings for transmitting a command to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result of step S305. For example, if there is a command to be sent to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read out in step S305, settings are made to output this control command, and the process returns to step S302.

Next, the command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be explained using FIG. 20(b). This command reception interrupt process is a process that is executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output by the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

Next, the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. 20(c). The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined period (once every 2 ms in this embodiment), and uses this timer interrupt as a trigger to perform timer interrupt processing in a predetermined manner. Execute at the cycle of

In step S501, 1 is added to the value in the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S302 in the first sub-control unit main processing shown in FIG. 20(a), and the value is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S302, it is determined that the value of the timer variable is 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms×10). In step S502, the command is sent to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S309, and the random value for effect is updated.

<Processing of second sub-control unit>
Next, the processing of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described using FIG. 21. Note that FIG. 21A is a flowchart of the main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 21(b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing by the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 21(c) is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing by the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 21(d) is a flowchart of image control processing by the second sub-control unit 500.

First, in step S601 of FIG. 21(a), various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, initialization processing is first performed in step S601. In this initialization process, initialization of input/output ports, initialization of the storage area in the RAM 508, initialization of the storage area in the VRAM 536, etc. are performed.

In step S602, it is determined whether the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process moves to step S603. In step S4003, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S604, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 .

In step S605, production control processing is performed. Specifically, if there is a new command in step S604, processing corresponding to this command is performed. For example, a process of reading out effect data for controlling an image related to a background image from the ROM 506 is executed. It also includes performing processes such as reading out performance data other than this from the ROM 506, and performing update processing of the performance data when it is necessary to update the performance data.

In step S606, image control processing (described in detail later) is performed based on the processing result of step S605. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S605, image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control regarding display images (notification images, background images) is performed. When this image control process ends, the process returns to step S602.

Next, the command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500 will be explained using FIG. 21(b). This command reception interrupt process is a process that is executed when the second sub-control unit 500 detects a strobe signal output by the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S701 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output by the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

Next, the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described using FIG. 21(c). The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined period (once every 2 ms in this embodiment), and uses this timer interrupt as a trigger to perform timer interrupt processing in a predetermined manner. Execute at the cycle of

In step S801, 1 is added to the value in the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S602 in the second sub-control unit main processing shown in FIG. 21(a), and the value is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S602, it is determined that the value of the timer variable is 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms×10). In step S802, processing for updating the random number value for effect, etc. is performed.

Next, the image control process of step S606 in the main process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described using FIG. 21(d). This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

In step S901, an image data transfer instruction is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the drawing area designations of the display area A and the display area B of the VRAM 536. As a result, one frame of the image stored in the display area that is not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of VRAM 536), etc. in the attribute register of VDP 534 based on the position information table, and then transfers the image from ROM 506 to VRAM 536. Set the command to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on instructions set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

In step S902, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 534. If the transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process advances to step S903; otherwise, the transfer end interrupt signal is input. wait until

In step S903, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table, attribute data, and the like. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S901, the CPU 504 displays information on image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes of the VRAM 536, image size , VRAM coordinates (location coordinates), transparency, etc.) to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter settings according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

In step S904, a drawing instruction is given. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer according to instructions from the CPU 504.

In step S905, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If the generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process advances to step S906; otherwise, the generation end interrupt signal is input. Wait for input.

In step S906, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scenes of images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Lottery value of internal winning role>
FIG. 22(a) is a diagram showing an example of a lottery value of an internal winning combination of the slot machine 100.

The probability of winning an internal winning combination is determined by replacing numerical data corresponding to the range of lottery data associated with each internal winning combination with numerical data within the range of random numbers obtained during the internal lottery (65536 in this embodiment). It is calculated by dividing the value. The lottery data is divided in advance into several numerical ranges, and each numerical range is associated with each internal winning combination and loss.

In the winning combination internal lottery process, it is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to any internal winning combination, and the internal winning combination is determined. In reality, this lottery data has settings 1 to 6 with different winning probabilities for at least one internal winning combination, and game parlor staff can arbitrarily select and set any of the settings. I can do it.

Regarding the setting values, while the winning probability of the internal winning combination is the same for each setting value, the winning probability of AT (ease of transition to AT) may be different for settings 1 to 6. For example, in setting 1, the AT lottery probability when a certain internal winning combination is determined is set to probability A, while in setting 6, the AT lottery probability when a certain internal winning combination is determined is set to be probability A. The probability B may be set to be high.

In the example shown in FIG. 22(a), the range of lottery data (lottery value) is indicated by alphabets. Replay 4 to Replay 7 are all marked with (g), which means that the lottery values are the same. For example, (g)=3000/65535. (m) is shown in 1-card combinations 1 to 1-card combinations 8, which also indicates that the lottery values are the same. Bell CLR1 to Bell RCL3 are all marked with (n), which also indicates that the lottery values are the same.

The relationship between lottery values indicated by alphabets is (a) + (b) + (c) + (d) < (e) + (f) + (g) + (h) + (i) + (j) + ( The relationship is k) + (l) + (m) + (n). Note that the watermelon and cherry roles are rare roles with small lottery values.

<Oshiyaku>
FIG. 22(b) is a table showing the display mode and the number of coins to be paid out for each operation content of the common bell and the push order combination among the internal winning combinations.

The push order combination refers to an internal winning combination in which the winning combination (display format of the reels 110 to 112) differs depending on the content of the stop operation (in this embodiment, the order of operations from the first stop operation to the third stop operation). say.

In this embodiment, (1) the stopping operation of the left middle right (the stopping operation in which the first stopping reel is the left reel 110, the second stopping reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stopping reel is the right reel 112) is performed by LCR. operation, (2) LRC operation for the left/right middle (stop operation in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110, the second stop reel is the right reel 112, and the third stop reel is the middle reel 111), (3) middle CLR operation for the left and right (stop operation in which the first stop reel is the middle reel 111, the second stop reel is the left reel 110, and the third stop reel is the right reel 112), (4) the middle right and left (the first stop reel is the (5) CRL operation for the stop operation of the middle reel 111, the second stop reel as the right reel 112, and the third stop reel as the left reel 110. RLC operation for stopping operation (2 stop reel is left reel 110, 3rd stop reel is middle reel 111), (6) right center left (1st stop reel is right reel 112, 2nd stop reel is middle reel) The stopping operation of the reel 111 and the stopping operation in which the third stopping reel is the left reel 110 is sometimes referred to as an RCL operation.

For example, if push order bells _CLR1 to 3 are internally won in the winning combination internal lottery, and (1) LCR operation or LRC operation is performed, it will be a loss or a 1-card winning combination, and a 0-card or 1-card winning combination. 1 medal is paid out, (2) If the CLR operation is performed, the bell is won and 9 medals are paid out, (3) If the CRL operation is performed, 1 medal is paid out. If you win a winning combination and 1 medal is paid out, and (4) RLC operation or RCL operation is performed, it will be a loss or a winning winning combination of 1 medal, and 0 or 1 medal will be paid out. .

That is, in the push order Bells_CLR1 to _CLR3, when the CLR operation is performed, the bell is won and the maximum number of medals is paid out. Hereinafter, when the push order combination is internally elected, the operation content when the maximum number of medals is paid out may be referred to as "correct operation". In this embodiment, the correct operation means that the order of operations from the first stop operation to the third stop operation is correct.

Similarly, for push order Bell_CRL1 to 3, CRL operation is the correct operation, and in the case of CRL operation, the bell is won and nine medals are paid out. In addition, for push order bell_RLC1-3, RLC operation is the correct answer, and in the case of RLC operation, the bell is won and 9 medals are paid out, and for push order bell_RCL1-3, RCL operation is correct. In the case of RCL operation, the bell is won and nine medals are paid out.

On the other hand, for example, if the common bell is internally won in the winning combination internal lottery, the bell will be won and nine medals will be paid out regardless of the operation details. Hereinafter, the above-mentioned push order bells_CLR1 to 3, push order bells_CRL1 to 3, push order bells_RLC1 to 3, and push order bells_RCL1 to 3 will be collectively referred to as "push order bells." Of these "push order bells", push order bells_CLR1-3 and push order bells_CRL1-3 are called "middle first bell" for convenience of explanation, and push order bells_RLC1-3 and push order bells_RCL1-3 is sometimes called the "first bell on the right." In addition, the number of common bells to be paid out is 9 pieces, which is the same number as the pressed order bells, but it is not limited to this, and the number may be smaller than the pressed order bells, and by reducing the number of common bells, the normal state medal payout can be suppressed.

In this embodiment, there is no press order bell for which the correct answer is LCR operation or LRC operation (forward press or forward pinch), but CLR operation or CRL operation (middle press) and RLC operation or RCL operation (reverse push or reverse pinch) The specification is such that there is a pressing order bell that is the correct answer. In other words, this is a specification called a biased bell. By using a biased bell, it is possible to lower the ball output in the normal state (non-AT state) and increase the ball output in the AT state. Note that the biased bell is a specification in which the pressing order other than the first left stop is more advantageous for the game than the first left stop (for example, the number of coins paid out is larger or the probability of winning is higher). .

Note that when the internal winning combination (condition device) is one-card combinations 1 to 8 and replays 1 to 7, the display mode and the number of coins to be paid out for each operation content are as shown in FIG. 22(b). ``S Blue 7/BAR'' in the figure (b) means whether the ``Blue 7 1 symbol'' is aligned on a single (1 line) winning line or the ``BAR symbol'' is aligned. "Fake" means that even if the symbols you should aim for are announced and you press your eyes, the notified symbols do not line up. "Replay (Peach 7/W Blue 7 Fake)" will notify you to aim for the peach 7 symbol or to aim for the blue 7 symbol on the double (2 line) winning line, but even if you press your eyes, the replay symbol will not appear. It means coming together.

<Winning role data>
Next, the winning combination data stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 will be explained.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing winning combination data stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

The winning combination information on the left side shown in FIG. 23 is the same as the winning combination information shown in FIG. 22(a). There are four patterns (CLR, CRL, RLC, RCL) with different stop operation modes (press order) for the bell (push order bell) which is the push order combination. Furthermore, three winning combinations (1 to 3) are prepared for each pattern.

That is, three combinations are prepared in the same pressing order. For combinations with the same push order, the player's profit is the same, but by preparing three each, the results can be varied. For example, if there is only one winning combination for one pressing order, only a specific result will be displayed for a specific pressing order, which will become monotonous, but we will provide multiple winnings for one pressing order. By doing this, the shapes in which the winning combinations are displayed can be different even when the pressing order is the same, and it is possible to prevent the results from becoming monotonous.

Each winning combination is assigned a consecutive natural number (winning combination number) such as "00" to "34" that corresponds one-to-one with the winning combination.

In the explanation so far, the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section was achieved by winning a winning combination other than a losing one. That is, if a winning combination of "01" or higher associated with Replay 3 is internally won, the game will move to the advantageous section.

In a game machine equipped with an advantageous section, further ingenuity is required in the transition process of the advantageous section.In this example, if a winning combination of "04" or higher associated with Replay 1 is internally won, the machine will move to the advantageous section. do. A winning combination number of "04" or higher, that is, a winning combination number belonging to the range of "04" to "34" is an advantageous section number. On the other hand, winning combination numbers less than "04", ie, winning combination numbers belonging to the range of "01" to "03", become non-advantageous section numbers. In this way, by determining the winning combination numbers separately for the winning combinations that are allowed to shift to the advantageous section and the winnings that are not allowed, it is possible to implement the advantageous section transition process, which will be described later, with a simple process.

In addition to the winning combination information on the left side, the winning combination data shown in FIG. 23 also includes information on small winning combination groups and information on rare winning combination groups.

The information on the small role group includes a push order group consisting of all push order Bell roles, a 1-card role 7, and a 1-card role 8 among the push order roles. For small winning combinations that are not included in this push order winning group, a consecutive number (natural number) is assigned to each small winning combination.

In other words, small winning numbers from "01" to "21" are assigned, which correspond one-to-one with the small winnings. Therefore, the small winnings can be identified by the small winning numbers. On the other hand, in the push order group, a group number ("00") is assigned to the entire group, and no number is assigned to each bell role or one-card role.

For this reason, types such as push order winnings can be identified by group numbers, but small roles (push order bell_CLR, push order bell_CRL, push order bell_RLC, push order bell_RCL, 1-card winning combination 7, 1-card winning combination) 8) cannot be distinguished, and the stop operation mode (pressing order) cannot be distinguished. That is, from the group number, it can be determined whether or not the combination is in the order of pressing, but it cannot be determined which is the correct operation (operation mode that may be most advantageous to the player). In addition, even if it is possible to specify that it is a pressing winning combination, it can also be said that the information cannot specify which type of pressing winning combination (Bell_CLR1, Bell_CRL1, etc.) it is.

In the AT state, when the main control unit 300 transmits an internal winning command to the first sub-control unit 400, the main control unit 300 transmits it including winning combination information (winning combination number), and the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400: The winning role information (winning role number) is used to conduct a lottery regarding performances such as AT performances. Further, the main control section 300 may transmit information indicating the pressing order to the CPU 404 of the first sub-control section 400 instead of or together with the winning combination information (winning combination number).

On the other hand, in the normal state (non-AT state), the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 does not need to perform AT performance, and instead of referring to the 35 winning combination numbers "00" to "34", Referring to the 22 numbers from ``00'' to ``21'' results in faster processing and a smaller program capacity.

Therefore, when transmitting an internal winning command to the first sub-control unit 400, the main control unit 300 does not include the winning combination information (winning combination number) in the normal state (non-AT state), and The CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 uses the information of the minor role group to perform processing such as a production lottery (for example, a lottery for whether or not to execute a suggestive production, an announcement production for the level of expectation, etc.). conduct.

In addition, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 acquires new information from the information on the small role groups (the information on the small role groups is further grouped, such as push order, replay, common bell, cherry, watermelon, and chance). The new information may be used to perform the performance lottery and performance processing, and even with such specifications, it can be said that information on the small role group is used.

The rare role group is a further grouping of the minor role group, and the information is divided into a weak rare role group, a strong rare role group, and a non-rare role group (other group). . A unique group number (“01”) is assigned to the entire group of weak rare combinations, and no number is assigned to each rare combination (watermelon, weak cherry). A unique group number (“02”) is assigned to the entire group of strong rare winnings, and no number is assigned to each rare winning combination (strong cherry, chance). For the other groups, a unique group number ("03") is assigned to the entire group, and no number is assigned to each role.

Therefore, depending on the group number, it is possible to distinguish whether the winning combination is a rare combination or not, and it is also possible to identify the type of rare combination, such as a weak rare combination or a strong rare combination. However, with the group number, it is not possible to identify small winning combinations, and it is not possible to know which symbol to press. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 performs "Replay?→Bell?→Weak Cherry?→Strong Cherry→Watermelon?→Chance" when performing an AT lottery or a lottery to transition to a high probability state (described later) according to the lottery result. ?", rather than "Others? → Weak rare role? → Strong rare role?", it is easier to process the lottery, so when performing lottery processing using rare role groups. There is also.

In this way, in a certain gaming state, processing related to benefits may be performed with reference to the small winning combination group, and in other gaming states, processing related to benefits may be performed with reference to the rare winning combination group. By performing the corresponding processing, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the processing load of the program is reduced.

The same applies to the lottery process in the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400, and the main control unit 300 includes information on the rare combination group in the internal winning command and transmits the internal winning command to the first sub-control unit 400. In some cases.

The main control unit 300 may use the winning combination information to perform an AT lottery to determine whether to transition to the AT state, a transition lottery to a high probability state, and a CZ lottery to determine whether to transition to a CZ state. You may use a small role group, you may use a rare role group, you may use a small role group or a rare role group depending on the object of the lottery.

For example, if the AT lottery is a win (transfers to AT state) only when a strong cherry is won, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 can perform lottery processing using the small role group, and select the strong cherry or chance. If it is a win (transition to AT state) only when the winning combination is won, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 can perform lottery processing using the rare combination group.

As another example, in the AT lottery in regular games, the AT lottery probability is determined for each small role group, so that no matter which winning role is won, there is a sense of anticipation (so-called In the case of loss prevention), a lottery is carried out with reference to the small role group, while in CZ, if you win a rare role, you can expect a big transition to the AT state. In order to create a sharp CZ, such as AT drawing with 100% when a strong rare prize is won and 1% in other cases, the lottery can be performed with reference to the rare prize group.

It should be noted that the winning winning combination number, minor winning winning number, and group number explained above are expressed in binary numbers or hexadecimal numbers on the program (the same applies in the following explanation).

<Advantageous section transition process>
24(a) is a flowchart of the advantageous section transition process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300, and FIG. 24(b) is a flowchart corresponding to the program of the advantageous zone transition process shown in FIG. 24(c). (c) is an example of a program for advantageous section transition processing.

This advantageous section transition process is executed after the winning combination is determined in the winning combination internal lottery process (step S105) shown in FIG.

First, in step S253, the CPU 304 stores any of the winning combination numbers (winning combination information) from "00" to "34" shown in FIG. ) (for example, LDQ A, (Low vdTousen (winning combination information))) is executed.

In the subsequent step S254, a comparison command (for example, CP Replay1) for comparing the winning combination number set in the register with the winning combination number associated with Replay 1 is executed, and the winning combination number is correlated with Replay 1. It is determined whether the winning combination number is equal to or higher than the winning combination number "04" (step S251).

In the subsequent step S255, a transition determination process to an advantageous section is performed depending on the success or failure of the carry flag immediately after the execution of the comparison instruction, and if the carry flag = 1 (winning combination information is less than 4), the transition to the advantageous section is not performed. Then, a call instruction (for example, CALLF SetModeNormal) that calls a subroutine is executed to set the normal mode.

According to this example, in the case of a numerical value that does not have a sign, such as winning combination information, it is only necessary to perform processing according to the success or failure of the carry flag, so by using a comparison instruction, the processing load is reduced while using a simple instruction. can do.

If the winning combination number associated with the winning combination is "04" or higher, the gaming state is set to an advantageous section (step S252). Here, there is a high probability state where the probability of winning the AT lottery is relatively high and a low probability state where the probability of winning is relatively low. or transition to a low probability state.

Further, the ceiling number of games may be set to a first number of games (for example, 1000 games) or may be set to a second number of games (for example, 500 games). Multiple types of advantageous sections are prepared by combining the transition timing of the high probability state and the number of ceiling games, and the advantageous section set in step S252 is an advantageous section selected by lottery from among these multiple types of advantageous sections. Become.

On the other hand, if the winning combination number associated with the winning combination is less than "04", the advantageous section transition process ends and the non-advantageous section continues.

As explained above, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 determines whether the winning combination falls within the range of "04" to "34", that is, whether the winning combination number corresponding to the winning combination is 4 or more. All you have to do is make a judgment. In terms of program instructions, when the non-advantageous period continues, the winning combination number is set in a predetermined register (for example, A register), and the contents of the predetermined register and the contents of Replay 1 ("04") are set. A simple program that compares the numbers and ends when the winning combination number is less than 4 is sufficient, and the capacity of the program can be reduced compared to determining whether or not each winning combination is an advantageous section transition combination. Further, it is possible to reliably eliminate winnings that are not advantageous section transition winnings.

Note that the program for the advantageous section transition process is not limited to the program shown in FIG. 24(c). FIG. 24(d) is another example of the program for advantageous section transition processing.

The RCPQ instruction (RCPQ C, (Low vbTousen), Replay1) shown in FIG. 24(d) is an instruction that combines the LDQ instruction, CP instruction, and RET instruction described using FIG. 24(c). The processing of steps S253 to S255 in 24(b) can be performed with one command.

According to this example, the program execution time can be shortened and the game can proceed smoothly, and the program code can be simplified and the program capacity can be reduced, making the limited ROM capacity effective. It can be used for

<Instruction monitor setting process>
25(a) is a flowchart of the instruction monitor setting process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300, and FIG. 25(b) is a flowchart corresponding to the program of the instruction monitor setting process shown in FIG. 25(c). (c) is an example of a program for instruction monitor setting processing.

This instruction monitor setting process is executed after the winning combination is determined in the winning combination internal lottery process (step S105) shown in FIG.

In a game machine equipped with an instruction monitor, further ingenuity is required in the processing related to the instruction monitor, and first, the CPU 304 determines whether the winning combination belongs to the group of push order combinations of the small combination group shown in FIG. is determined (step S261). In terms of program instructions, the number of the small role group to which the winning role corresponds (the small role number from "01" to "21" or the group number of "00") is the group number " The determination is made by executing a determination instruction (for example, RTQ NZ, (Low vdGroupTousen)) for determining whether or not "00" (step S271).

The CPU 304 has to refer to 35 numbers such as "00" to "34" for winning combination numbers, but for small winning combination groups, it only needs to refer to 22 numbers, increasing the processing speed. Furthermore, the capacity of the program becomes smaller.

If the winning combination does not belong to the group of pressed combinations, this instruction monitor setting process ends. On the other hand, if the winning combination belongs to the push order combination group ("00" of the minor combination group), in step S272, a determination instruction (for example, RCPQ C, (Low, Mode), ModeAT) is executed to determine whether the current gaming state is the AT state (step S262).

Among the various gaming states of the slot machine 100, the normal stage is "01 (ModeNormal)", the CZ is "02 (ModeCZ)", the pullback zone is "03", the bonus state is "04 (ModeBonus)", A gaming state number such as "05 (ModeAT)" is given to the AT normal state, "06" to the additional zone, and "07 (ModeED)" to the ending state.

A gaming state number representing the current gaming state is set in a register (for example, C register) of the CPU 304. In step S262 (step S272), it is determined whether the gaming state number set in the register is greater than or equal to "05 (ModeAT)", and if it is less than "05 (ModeAT)", this instruction monitor setting is The process ends, and if the value is equal to or greater than "05 (ModeAT)", an instruction information value is calculated in step S263. That is, if the current gaming state is the AT state, the process advances to step S263.

In step S263, processing is performed using the winning combination information (winning combination number) instead of the information on the small winning combination group used in step S261. Specifically, in step S273, a load instruction (for example, LDQ A, (Low vdTousen (winning combination information))) is executed to set winning combination information in a register (in this example, A register), and in step S274, , executes an instruction (for example, DIV E, A, 3) to divide the winning combination information set in the register (A register) by 3, and determines the value of the quotient of the division result as the instruction information value.

For example, if Bell_CLR2 is won, the winning combination number "22" is divided by 3 and the quotient value is "7", so "7" is determined as the instruction information value. The "3" used here corresponds to the number of prepared winning combinations with the same pressing order. In other words, in order to have a variety of outcomes, we have prepared three winning combination numbers in the same pressing order, so there are three winning combination numbers, and in order to perform common processing for these three winning combination numbers, we divide by 3, and the remainder is is not considered, and the value of the quotient is determined as the instruction information value. This makes the process simple.

In this way, by using the value of the register that is the calculation result as the instruction information value, there is no need to provide a data table with values indicating instruction information corresponding to the order of presses, which contributes to saving memory capacity. Since there is no need to call or refer to tables, it also contributes to saving processing capacity.

In the subsequent step S275, a load instruction (for example, LDQ (Low, vdNavi)) that sets the value of the register (A register) to the instruction monitor information is executed, and the instruction monitor information is set based on the calculated instruction information value ( In step S264), this instruction monitor setting process ends.The set instruction monitor information is displayed on the game information display section 126, which functions as an instruction monitor.

Note that the CPU 304 is also capable of processing information about small role groups and rare roles due to the high processing speed and small program capacity mentioned above, even in AT lottery and lottery in a high probability state where the probability of winning the AT lottery is relatively high. Process using group information.

<Instruction monitor setting process/modified example>
FIG. 26(a) is a flowchart of the instruction monitor setting process according to the modification, and FIG. 26(b) is an example of a program for the instruction monitor setting process according to the modification.

In the instruction monitor setting process according to the modification, step S276 is added between step S273 and step S274 of the instruction monitor setting process explained using FIG. 25(b), and step S276 is added between step S274 and step S275. This process includes S277. The processing after step S276 will be described below.

In step S276, a subtraction instruction (for example, SUB bell CLR1) is executed to subtract the winning combination number of Bell_CLR1 (21 in this example) from the value of the register (A register) in which the winning combination information is set, and the In order, the corresponding winning combination numbers 21 to 32 are converted to 0 to 11, and the winning combination numbers 33 to 34 corresponding to the one-card combination are converted to 12 to 13.

In the subsequent step S274, an instruction (for example, DIV E, A, 3) to divide the winning combination information set in the register (A register) by 3 is executed, and the winning combination numbers 0 to 11 in the pressed order are converted. , 0 to 3, and the converted one-card winning combination numbers 12 to 13 are converted to 4.

In the subsequent step S277, 1 is added to the value of the register (A register), and if the addition result exceeds 4, an instruction (for example, ICPLD A, 4) to set the register (A register) to 0 is executed, In step S275, a load instruction (for example, LDQ (Low, vdNavi)) that sets the value of the register (A register) to the instruction monitor information is executed, and the instruction monitor information is set based on the calculated instruction information value.

As a result, if the winning combination is a push order, one of 1 to 4 will be displayed on the instruction monitor, and if the winning combination is a 1-card combination, 0 will be displayed on the instruction monitor. You can create a fake 1-card role navigation so that a set of 7 or a bell is not confirmed when the navigation occurs. For example, in a game where drawing a bell is important, there is a risk that the gameplay will be degraded if the instruction monitor does not work, but by adding a fake one-card navigation, it is possible to '', it is possible to give the player a sense of anticipation when navigation occurs.

<Winning role data (separate example)>
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing another example of the winning combination data shown in FIG. 23. Hereinafter, the differences from the winning combination data shown in FIG. 23 will be mainly explained, and redundant explanations may be omitted.

FIG. 27(a) shows another example 1 of the winning combination data. In this alternative example 1 as well, the winning combination information is the same as the winning combination information of the winning combination data shown in FIG. 23. In other words, the same 35 winning combinations (small winning combinations) as the winning combination information shown in FIG. The winning role number) is attached.

Of the 35 winning combinations (minor combinations) in this alternative example 1, the relationship between the display mode and the number of coins paid out for each operation content of the common bell and the pressing combination is the same as the relationship shown in FIG. 22(b). .

In another example 1, if a winning combination of "05" or higher associated with Replay 2 is internally won, the game shifts to the advantageous section. A winning combination number of "05" or higher, that is, a winning combination number belonging to the range of "05" to "34" is an advantageous section number. On the other hand, winning combination numbers less than "05", ie, winning combination numbers belonging to the range of "01" to "04", become non-advantageous section numbers.

The information on the minor winning combination group in another example 1 includes not only the pressing winning combination group that is the same as the pressing winning combination group of the information on the minor winning combination group in the winning winning combination data shown in FIG. It is provided. Minor roles that are not included in either the push order group or the replay group are numbered "01" to "04" and "06" to "16", which correspond one-to-one with the minor roles. has been done. Therefore, the small winnings can be identified by the small winning numbers.

On the other hand, in the replay group, a unique group number ("05") is assigned to the entire group, and no number is assigned to each replay combination. For this reason, although it is possible to identify the type of winning such as a replay winning by the group number, it is not possible to distinguish each replay winning, and the stopping operation mode (pressing order) cannot be identified.

In another example 1, since replay 1, which is not moved to the advantageous section, is also grouped into the replay group ("05"), in the advantageous section transition process shown in FIG. is convenient.

Although not shown, the winning combination data of Example 1 also includes the same rare combination group as the rare combination group in the winning combination data shown in FIG. 23.

FIG. 27(b) shows another example 2 of the winning combination data. Also in this second example, the winning combination information is the same as the winning combination information of the winning combination data shown in FIG. In other words, the same 35 winning combinations (small winning combinations) as the winning combination information shown in FIG. The winning role number) is attached.

Among the 35 winning combinations (minor combinations) in this separate example 2, the relationship between the display mode and the number of coins paid out for each operation content of the common bell and the pressing combination is the same as the relationship shown in FIG. 22(b). .

In another example 2, when a winning combination of "21" or higher associated with the push order bell_CLR1 is internally won, the game shifts to an advantageous section. A winning combination number of "21" or higher, that is, a winning combination number belonging to the range of "21" to "34" is an advantageous section number. On the other hand, winning combination numbers less than "21", ie, winning combination numbers belonging to the range of "01" to "20", become non-advantageous section numbers.

The information on the small role group in another example 2 includes a push order group consisting of all the push order Bell roles, 1-card role 6, 1-card role 7, and 1-card role 8 among the push order roles. There is. For small winning combinations that are not included in this push order winning group, a consecutive number (natural number) is assigned to each small winning combination. In other words, small winning numbers from "01" to "20" are assigned, which correspond one-to-one with the small winnings. Therefore, the small winnings can be identified by the small winning numbers.

On the other hand, in the push order group, a group number ("00") is assigned to the entire group, and no number is assigned to each bell role or one-card role. For this reason, types such as push order winnings can be identified by group numbers, but small roles (push order bell_CLR, push order bell_CRL, push order bell_RLC, push order bell_RCL, 1 card 6, 1 card win) 7. One-card combinations (8) cannot be distinguished, and the stopping operation mode (pressing order) cannot be identified. That is, based on the group number, it is not known which is the correct operation (the operation mode that may be most advantageous to the player).

In another example 2, since the one-card winning combination 6 that is not transferred to the advantageous section is also grouped in the push order fluop ("00"), in the advantageous section transition process shown in FIG. It is more convenient to refer to.

Although not shown, the winning combination data of Example 2 also includes the same rare combination group as the rare combination group in the winning combination data shown in FIG. 23(a).

Note that the gaming machine according to the present invention can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine. Here, the "enclosed game machine" is one in which game balls enclosed within the game machine are reused. Further, the main control section, the first sub-control section, and the second sub-control section may be configured in one chip, or the main control section and the first sub-control section may be configured to enable bidirectional communication. good. Moreover, while bidirectional communication is possible between the main control section and the first sub-control section, communication from the first sub-control section to the second sub-control section may be unidirectional communication.

Further, the functions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable functions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the functions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what has been done. Furthermore, by applying the content described in one of the plurality of configurations described in the embodiment to another configuration, the range of games may be further expanded.

The game machine according to the present invention can be applied to a game machine represented by a pinball game machine (pachinko machine), a reel game machine (slot machine), an enclosed game machine, or a medalless slot machine. can.

100 Slot machine 110-112 Reel 113 Symbol display window 130-132 Bet button 135 Start lever 137-139 Stop button 156 Production button 157 Production image display device (liquid crystal display device)
300 Main control section 400 First sub-control section 500 Second sub-control section

Claims (2)

a first substrate;
a second substrate;
a container capable of storing the first substrate;
A game machine comprising:
The first substrate is a substrate having a fractured surface of a first shape,
The second substrate is a substrate having a fractured surface of a second shape,
The fracture surface of the first shape and the fracture surface of the second shape are different shapes,
The first substrate is a substrate having a first resist,
The second substrate is a substrate having a second resist,
The fracture surface of the first shape is a fracture surface rougher than the fracture surface of the second shape,
The shortest distance from the fracture surface of the first shape to the first resist is longer than the shortest distance from the fracture surface of the second shape to the second resist,
The first board is a board that allows the manufacturer of one of the game machines to be identified by cutting a specific part,
The second substrate is a substrate that does not include the specific portion,
The fracture surface of the first shape is a fracture surface formed by cutting the specific portion,
The first substrate is a substrate having a broken surface of a third shape,
The third shaped fracture surface is a fracture surface formed during molding of the first substrate,
The fracture surface of the first shape is a fracture surface rougher than the fracture surface of the third shape,
The fracture surface of the first shape is a fracture surface located inward from the fracture surface of the third shape in the first substrate,
The first substrate is a substrate in which a U-shaped specific portion is formed on a certain side by cutting the specific portion,
The fracture surface of the first shape is a fracture surface formed on a side parallel to the certain side among the three sides forming the specific part,
In a state where the first board is housed in the container, components disposed on the other side of the first board can be visually recognized from one side of the first board through the specific part,
In a state in which the first substrate is housed in the container, a region of the first substrate corresponding to the specific portion of the container extends toward the first substrate. The member is a gap region where the member is not arranged along the U-shape,
A game machine characterized by: a first substrate ;
a container capable of storing the first substrate;
A game machine comprising:
The first substrate is a substrate having a cross section of a predetermined shape,
The first substrate is a substrate having a cross section of a specific shape,
The first substrate is a substrate having a first resist,
The first substrate is a substrate in which the shortest distance from the cross section of the predetermined shape to the first resist is a first distance,
The first substrate is a substrate in which the shortest distance from the cross section of the specific shape to the first resist is a second distance,
The first board is a board that allows the manufacturer of one of the game machines to be identified by cutting a specific part ,
The cross-sectional portion having the predetermined shape is a cross-sectional portion formed by cutting the specific portion ,
the cross-sectional portion having the predetermined shape and the cross-sectional portion having the specific shape have different shapes;
The first distance is a longer distance than the second distance,
The first substrate is a substrate in which a U-shaped specific portion is formed on a certain side by cutting the specific portion,
The cross-sectional portion having the predetermined shape is a cross-sectional portion formed on a side parallel to the certain side among the three sides forming the specific portion,
When the first board is housed in the container, components disposed on the other side of the first board can be visually recognized from one side of the first board through the specific part,
When the first substrate is housed in the container, a region of the first substrate corresponding to the specific portion on the one side of the container extends toward the first substrate. The member is a gap region where the member is not arranged along the U-shape,
A game machine characterized by: