Game machine

Abstract

To provide a game machine having a characteristic in a substrate.SOLUTION: A game machine is provided with a specific part, and the specific part includes a first member, a second member, and a certain connector. The second member is a member with a through hole formed therein. The first member is a member with a rod-shaped protrusion formed therein. The first member is a member with a deformed tip portion formed at the tip portion of the protrusion inserted into the through hole which has a diameter larger than the diameter of the through hole. The diameter of the through hole is larger than the diameter of a part located within the through hole in the protrusion. In the deformed tip portion, a mid portion is thicker than a base end portion and a tip portion is thicker than the midpoint in the tip portion, the base end portion on the second member side, and the midpoint between the tip portion and the base end portion. There is a gap between the deformed tip portion and the second member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pinball gaming machine (pachinko machine), a reel gaming machine (slot machine), an enclosed gaming machine, or a medal-less slot machine. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a slot machine is known as one type of gaming machine. Such a slot machine is equipped with a plurality of types of boards (for example, see Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2016-73461 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, there is room for improvement in the base of conventional gaming machines.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having a distinctive base. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine equipped with a specific part, the specific part being a part constituted including a first member, the specific part being a part constituted including a second member, the second member being a member having a through hole formed therein, the first member being a member having a rod-shaped protrusion formed therein, the first member being a member having a deformed tip portion formed at the tip portion of the protrusion inserted into the through hole, the deformed tip portion being deformed to a larger diameter than the diameter of the through hole, the diameter of the through hole being larger than the diameter of a portion of the protrusion located within the through hole, the deformed tip portion being constituted such that at its tip portion, a base end portion on the second member side, and a midpoint between the tip portion and the base end portion, the midpoint is thicker than the base end portion and the tip portion is thicker than the midpoint, and there is a gap between the deformed tip portion and the second member. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a distinctive base. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of a slot machine 100 as seen from the front side (player side). [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a pay line of the slot machine 100. [Diagram 3] 13 is a front view of the status display LED 280. FIG. [Figure 4] 13 is an exploded perspective view showing components constituting a status display LED 280. FIG. [Diagram 5] 13 is a cross-sectional view of a status indicator LED 280 including a thermal crimped portion 284d of a reflector 284. FIG. [Figure 6] 13A is a cross-sectional view of a status indicator LED 750 according to Modification 1. FIG. 13B is a bottom view of the status indicator LED as viewed from the direction indicated by the symbol A in FIG. 13A. FIG. 13C is a cross-sectional view of a status indicator LED 760 according to Modification 2. [Figure 7]1A is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 open, and FIG. [Figure 8] 13(a) is a front view of the reel backlight 264. (b) is a side view of the reel backlight 264. (c) is an external perspective view of the reel backlight 264, with the members constituting the reel backlight 264 disassembled and viewed from the front. [Figure 9] 13A is a front view of an LED board 288 of the status display LED 280. FIG. 13B is a front view of an illumination board 268 of the reel backlight 264. [Figure 10] 2 shows a circuit block diagram of a control unit. [Figure 11] 1A is a plan view of the main control board 600 before the identification board 610 is separated, and FIG. 1B is a plan view of the main control board 600 after the identification board 610 is separated. [Figure 12] 4 is a plan view of the sub-control board 650. FIG. [Figure 13] 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a main board storage case 640 and a main control board 600. FIG. [Figure 14] 1A is a plan view of main board storage case 640 housing main control board 600, seen from board housing body 642 side. FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 1A. FIG. 1C is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a conventional board corresponding to FIG. 1B. [Figure 15] 13(a) and 13(b) are plan views of a main control board 670 according to Modification 1. [Figure 16] 13A is a plan view of a main control board 690 according to Modification 2. FIG. 13B is a plan view of a main control board 696 according to Modification 3. [Figure 17] 7A is a plan view of the substrate 700 according to this example, viewed from the side of the power supply layer 710. FIG. 7B is a partial cross-sectional view of the substrate 700 taken along line XX in FIG. [Figure 18] 1A is a terminal layout diagram of an LED driver IC 714. FIG. 1B is a terminal layout diagram of a motor driver IC 716. [Figure 19]7A is a pattern diagram showing an example of a power supply wiring pattern in a power supply layer 710 of a substrate 700. FIG. 7B is a pattern diagram showing a GND wiring pattern 706a in a GND layer 706 of the substrate 700. [Figure 20] 19(a) is a partially enlarged view of the power supply layer 710, which shows an enlarged view of the portion indicated by the symbol A in FIG. 19(a). (b) is a partially enlarged view of the GND layer 706, which shows an enlarged view of the portion indicated by the symbol B in FIG. 19(b). (c) is a pattern diagram showing the power supply layer 710 shown in (a) and the GND layer 706 shown in (b) superimposed on each other. [Figure 21] (a) A plan view showing the positional relationship between the pattern cutout 706b of the GND layer 706 and the LED driver IC 714 and the motor driver 716 mounted on the power supply layer 710. (b) A cross-sectional view taken along line YY of the LED driver 714 shown enlarged in (a). (c) A cross-sectional view taken along line ZZ of the motor driver 716 shown enlarged in (a). [Figure 22] 1A is a schematic diagram showing the problems with the base plate of a conventional game machine, and FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram showing the concept of the base plate of the present invention. [Diagram 23] (a) is a plan view showing the non-overlapping area NOE and the assumed maximum area CE of the carbonized conductive path according to Example 1. (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in (a). (c) is a plan view showing an example in which the non-overlapping area NOE of the substrate 700 does not include the assumed maximum area CE of the carbonized conductive path. (d), (d') are cross-sectional views taken along line BB in (c). [Figure 24] 1A is a plan view showing a non-overlapping region NOE2 according to Example 2. FIG. 1B is a plan view showing a non-overlapping region NOE3 according to Example 3. FIG. 1C is a plan view showing a non-overlapping region NOE4 according to Example 4. [Diagram 25] 13(a) is a plan view showing a non-overlapping area NOE5 according to Example 5. FIG. 13(b) is a plan view showing an example in which the pattern of the power supply wiring lines in (a) is changed. [Figure 26] This is a diagram showing the arrangement of symbols on each reel (left reel 110, center reel 111, right reel 112) laid out in a flat plane. [Figure 27] This is a diagram showing the types of winning roles, the names of the condition devices, the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning role, the number of payouts, and notes. [Figure 28] 13 is a flowchart showing a flow of main processing of a main control unit. [Figure 29] 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of a main control unit timer interrupt process. [Diagram 30] (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. [Diagram 31] (a) A flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. (b) A flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500. (c) A flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500. (d) A flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. [Diagram 32] (a) is a diagram showing an example of the lottery value of the internal winning combination of the slot machine 100. (b) is a table showing the display mode and payout number for each operation content of the common bell and push order combination among the internal winning combinations. [Diagram 33] 13 is a diagram showing winning combination data stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. FIG. [Diagram 34] (a) A flowchart of the advantageous zone transition processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300. (b) A flowchart corresponding to the advantageous zone transition processing program shown in (c). (c) An example of an advantageous zone transition processing program. (d) Another example of an advantageous zone transition processing program. [Diagram 35] 10A is a flowchart of instruction monitor setting processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300. FIG. 10B is a flowchart corresponding to the instruction monitor setting processing program shown in FIG. 10C. FIG. 10C is an example of the instruction monitor setting processing program. [Diagram 36]13A is a flowchart of an instruction monitor setting process according to Modification 1. FIG. 13B is an example of a program for the instruction monitor setting process according to Modification 1. [Figure 37] 34(a) and 34(b) are diagrams showing another example of the winning combination data shown in FIG. 33. [Figure 38] 39(a) is a diagram showing another example of the winning combination data shown in Fig. 33. FIG. 39(b) is a diagram showing changes in register values ​​in the instruction monitor setting process shown in Fig. 39(a). [Figure 39] 13A is a flowchart of an instruction monitor setting process according to Modification 2. FIG. 13B is an example of a program for the instruction monitor setting process according to Modification 2. [Diagram 40] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a slot machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 41] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an internal configuration of a slot machine according to a second embodiment. [Diagram 42] FIG. 11 is an external view of a portion of a front door 1102 of a medal-less slot machine as seen from the front side (player side). [Diagram 43] (a) is an exploded perspective view showing the components constituting the lower plate 1200. (b) is a partially enlarged view from above of the locking claw 1208b2 of the lower plate base 1202. (c) is a cross-sectional view showing the cross section of the bottom surface 1208a and the rear wall 1208b of the lower plate cover 1208. [Diagram 44] 13A is a perspective view of the exterior of the certificate stamp attachment unit 1250 as seen from the front, and FIG. [Diagram 45] 11 is a rear perspective view of the exterior of the lower part of the front door 1102. FIG. [Figure 46] 1A is an external perspective view and a schematic diagram showing the state before the certificate stamp attachment unit 1250 is attached to the front door 1102. FIG. 1B is an external perspective view and a schematic diagram showing the state after the certificate stamp attachment unit 1250 has been attached to the front door 1101. [Figure 47]13A is a front view showing a part of a door relay board 1300 of a medal-less slot machine, and FIG. 13B is a partially enlarged view showing the periphery of a clear switch 1304 and a reset switch 1306 in the door relay board 1300. [Figure 48] 47(a) is a cross-sectional view taken along line XX in Fig. 47(a), (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line YY in Fig. 47(a), and (c) is a diagram showing a modified example of the "protrusion" according to the present invention. [Figure 49] FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a door relay board 1300. [Figure 50] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the exterior of the enclosed gaming machine 100 as seen from the front side (player side). [Figure 51] 2 shows a circuit block diagram of a control unit. [Figure 52] 1 is a block diagram showing the connections between each (control) board constituting main control unit 300, sub control unit 400, frame control unit 600, launch control unit 630, etc., and the display device, movable body, etc. FIG. [Figure 53] This is a circuit diagram showing an extract of the main control board connector of the main control board 301. [Figure 54] 13 is a circuit diagram showing an excerpt of a panel frame main relay board first connector RCN1 and a panel frame main relay board second connector RCN2 of a panel frame main relay board 203. FIG. [Figure 55] 1A is a diagram showing an excerpt of a portion of the wiring pattern on the front surface of the first layer of main control board 301. FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an excerpt of a portion of the wiring pattern on the back surface of the second layer of main control board 301. [Figure 56] 9 is a circuit diagram showing boards and electronic components connected to a handle relay board 901. FIG. [Figure 57] This is a circuit diagram showing the boards and electronic components connected to a handle relay board 901p for a pachinko machine. [Figure 58] 13 is a circuit diagram showing the connection relationship of the handle relay board connector of the handle relay board 901. FIG. [Figure 59] This is a circuit diagram showing the connection relationship of the handle relay board connectors of the handle relay board 901p for a pachinko machine. [Figure 60] (a) is a plan view showing an example of a handle relay board 901 with handle relay board connectors and components mounted thereon, (b) is a diagram showing an example of a terminal arrangement of a handle relay board first connector HCN1, (c) is a diagram showing an example of a terminal arrangement of a handle relay board second connector HCN2, and (d) is a diagram showing an example of a terminal arrangement of a handle relay board fourth connector HCN4. [Figure 61] (a) is a plan view showing an example of a handle relay board 901p for a pachinko machine with handle relay board connectors and components mounted thereon. (b) is a diagram showing an example of a terminal arrangement of a handle relay board first connector HCN1 of the handle relay board 901p. (c) is a diagram showing an example of a terminal arrangement of a handle relay board second connector HCN2 of the handle relay board 901p. (d) is a diagram showing an example of a terminal arrangement of a handle relay board fourth connector HCN4 of the handle relay board 901p. [Figure 62] 9 is a plan view showing the wiring pattern on the component surface 910a of the handle relay board 901. FIG. [Figure 63] 9 is a plan view showing only the wiring pattern on the solder surface 910b of the handle relay board 901 from the component surface 910a side. [Figure 64] 9 is a plan view showing both the wiring patterns on the component surface 910a and the solder surface 910b of the handle relay board 901. FIG. [Figure 65] 9 is a plan view showing the wiring pattern on the solder surface 910b of the handle relay board 901. FIG. [Figure 66] 9 is a plan view showing connectors and position indications of the handle relay board 901. FIG. [Figure 67] 9 is a plan view showing the positional relationship between the connectors and position indications of the handle relay board 901. FIG. [Figure 68] 6 is a plan view showing an example of a frame control board 601 with components mounted thereon. FIG. [Figure 69] This is a circuit diagram showing the switches and frame control board connectors mounted on the frame control board 601. [Figure 70]9 is a plan view showing the wiring pattern on the component surface 920a of the frame control board 601. FIG. [Figure 71] 13 is a plan view showing the wiring pattern on the solder surface 920b of the frame control board 601. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] <<Embodiment 1>> Hereinafter, a gaming machine (slot machine) according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0010] <Overall composition> First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as seen from the front side (player side).

[0011] 1 corresponds to an example of a gaming machine of the present invention, and includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 attached to the front of the main body 101 and capable of being opened and closed relative to the main body 101. Three reels (left reel 110, center reel 111, right reel 112) with a variety of patterns arranged on the outer periphery are housed inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), and are configured to be rotatable inside the slot machine 100. These reels 110 to 112 are rotated by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

[0012] In this embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed at equal intervals on a belt-shaped member, and the belt-shaped member is attached to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame material to form each of the reels 110-112 (see FIG. 26). When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110-112 are displayed vertically in roughly threes through a symbol display window 113 provided in front of each of the reels 110-112, so that a total of nine symbols can be seen.

[0013] By spinning each of the reels 110-112, the combination of symbols seen by the player changes. In other words, each of the reels 110-112 functions as a display device that variably displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols. Note that, in addition to reels, electronic image display devices such as liquid crystal display devices can also be used as such a display device. 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.

[0014] In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (also called an index sensor, not shown) consisting of a light-emitting section and a light-receiving section is provided near each of the reels 110-112, and a light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the light-emitting section and the light-receiving section of the optical sensor. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110-112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

[0015] A reel backlight 264 (see Fig. 7(a) and Fig. 8; details will be described later) is disposed on the back of the reels 110-112 for illuminating each symbol displayed in the symbol display window 113. In addition, a status display LED 280 (see Fig. 3; details will be described later) is disposed below the reels 110-112 for notifying various statuses of the slot machine 100. The reel panel lamps 128 are lamps for effect purposes.

[0016] The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (called credits) electronically stored in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, one medal is inserted up to a maximum of three medals, when the bet button 131 is pressed, two medals are inserted, and when the bet button 132 is pressed, three medals are inserted. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as the MAX bet button.

[0017] The effect button 156 is an operation means that can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, it is configured as a button that can be pressed by the player, and is used for various effects. The operation means used for such effects is not limited to a button, and may be configured as, for example, a lever or a touch panel, or multiple operation means may be provided.

[0018] The medal insertion slot 141 is an insertion slot through which a player inserts medals when 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 insertion slot 141, and the term "insertion" includes both.

[0019] The start lever 135 is a lever-type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when the desired number of medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. The operation of the start lever 135 is called the game start operation.

[0020] The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons (stop buttons) 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started to rotate by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with each of the reels 110 to 112. Note that light-emitting bodies 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 bodies can be turned on to notify the player.

[0021] Hereinafter, operations on stop buttons 137 to 139 are referred to as stop operations, with the first stop operation being referred to as the first stop operation (hereinafter also referred to as the "1st stop" or "1st stop"), the next stop operation being referred to as the second stop operation (hereinafter also referred to as the "2nd stop" or "2nd stop"), and the final stop operation being referred to as the third stop operation (hereinafter also referred to as the "3rd stop" or "3rd stop").

[0022] The reels that are stopped in response to these stop operations are called the first stop reel, the second stop reel, and the third stop reel, respectively. Furthermore, the order in which the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated to stop all of the reels 110 to 112 that are spinning is called the operation order (or push order).

[0023] The operation sequences (pressing order) of the stop buttons 137 to 139, if the left stop button 137 is represented as "left or R", the middle stop button 138 as "middle or C", and the right stop button 139 as "right or R", are six types: (1) left → middle → right operation sequence (left center right or LCR), (2) left → right → middle operation sequence (left right center or LRC), (3) middle → left → right operation sequence (middle left right or CLR), (4) middle → right → left operation sequence (middle right left or CRL), (5) right → left → middle operation sequence (right left center or RLC), and (6) right → middle → left operation sequence (right center left or RCL).

[0024] The medal return button 133 is a button for removing medals that have been inserted and become clogged by pressing it. The settlement button 134 is a button for settling medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and medals that have been bet, and discharging them from the medal payout outlet 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole for inserting a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100.

[0025] Below the stop button unit 136, there is provided a title panel 162 on which the model name is displayed and various certificate stamps are attached. Below the title panel 162, there are provided a medal payout outlet 155 and a medal tray 161. A 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 parts of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for livening up the game. A performance device 160 is provided above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the performance device 160.

[0026] This presentation device 160 is equipped with a shutter (shielding device) 163 consisting of two shutters, a right shutter 163a and a left shutter 163b, which can be opened and closed horizontally, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (presentation image display device) arranged at the rear side of this shutter 163, and is configured so that when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally outward in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears on the front (player side) of the slot machine 100.

[0027] It should be noted that the display device does not have to be a liquid crystal display device, and may be any display device capable of displaying 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, a reel (drum), or a display device consisting of a projector and a screen. The display screen is rectangular and configured so that the player can view the entire screen. In this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but it may be square. Also, a decoration (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, so that part of the periphery of the display screen is hidden by the decoration, making the display screen look irregular. In this embodiment, the display screen is flat, but it may be curved.

[0028] Also provided inside main body 101 are a setting key that can be switched on and off by a rotation operation, and a setting switch that can be operated to change settings (setting value change operation) or check settings by a press operation. The setting key is an operating means for starting to change settings (settings 1 to 6 in this example) or check settings, and the setting switch is one of the setting means capable of setting one setting value out of multiple setting values.

[0029] <Winning Line> Next, the pay lines will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the pay lines of the slot machine 100.

[0030] As explained using Figure 1, when viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110-112 are displayed vertically in roughly threes through symbol display windows 113 provided in front of each of the reels 110-112, so that a total of nine symbols are visible.

[0031] Specifically, the symbol displayed on the top of the left reel 110 (position 1 in the figure; also called symbol position 1) is called the left reel top symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle of the left reel 110 (position 2 in the figure; also called symbol position 2) is called the left reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed on the bottom of the left reel 110 (position 3 in the figure; also called symbol position 3) is called the left reel bottom symbol.

[0032] In addition, the pattern displayed on the top row of middle reel 111 (position 4 shown in the figure; also called pattern position 4) is called the middle reel top row pattern, the pattern displayed on the middle row of middle reel 111 (position 5 shown in the figure; also called pattern position 5) is called the middle reel middle row pattern, and the pattern displayed on the bottom row of middle reel 111 (position 6 shown in the figure; also called pattern position 6) is called the middle reel bottom row pattern.

[0033] In addition, the symbol displayed on the top of the right reel 112 (position 7 shown in the figure; also called symbol position 7) is called the right reel top symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle of the right reel 112 (position 8 shown in the figure; also called symbol position 8) is called the right reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed on the bottom of the right reel 112 (position 9 shown in the figure; also called symbol position 9) is called the right reel bottom symbol.

[0034] In this embodiment, the only winning line provided is a middle winning line L1 (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "winning line L1") which is composed of the middle pattern of the left reel (pattern position 2), the middle pattern of the middle reel (pattern position 5), and the middle pattern of the right reel (pattern position 8).

[0035] Here, the winning line is a line set at the stopping position of the symbols visible through the symbol display window 113, and is a line that determines whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning role is displayed (whether or not it is aligned). The winning line that is effective (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as an "effective line") is predetermined according to the number of medals bet as a gaming medium.

[0036] The slot machine 100 of this embodiment is a three-coin bet-only machine, and when the number of medals inserted is less than three, no winning line is active, and when three medals are bet, the winning line L1 is active. When the winning line is active, the player can start playing by operating the start lever 135.

[0037] Hereinafter, in the symbol display window 113, symbol positions 2, 5, and 8 on the winning line L1 may be referred to as "winning positions," and other symbol positions, that is, symbol positions 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 9, may be referred to as "non-winning positions." In other words, a winning position is a position on the winning line where a symbol that constitutes a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination stops.

[0038] The number of winning lines is not limited to one. For example, in addition to the winning line L1, a total of three lines may be set as valid winning lines: an upper winning line consisting of the upper symbols of the left reel, the upper symbols of the middle reel, and the upper symbols of the right reel, and a lower winning line consisting of the lower symbols of the left reel, the lower symbols of the middle reel, and the lower symbols of the right reel. Alternatively, a number of winning lines according to the number of medals bet may be set as valid winning lines.

[0039] <Status display LED> Next, a description will be given of the status display LED 280. Fig. 3 is a front view of the status display LED 280, and Fig. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the members constituting the status display LED 280.

[0040] <Status display LED / Upper display> As shown in FIG. 3, on the upper part of the status display LED 280, a medal insertion possible display section 124, a game start display section 121, a replay display section 122, and a medal insertion display section 129 are arranged.

[0041] The medal insertion enable display unit 124 is a display unit for notifying the player that it is now possible to insert a medal, and lights up the word "INSERT" when the player is in a state where he or she can insert a medal.

[0042] The game start display unit 121 is a display unit for notifying the player that a game can be started when a specified number of medals have been inserted, and lights up the word "START" when the game can be started.

[0043] The replay display unit 122 is a display unit for informing the player that the current game can be replayed (no need to insert a medal) if a replay role, which is one of the winning roles, was won in the previous game, and lights up the word "REPLAY" if a replay role, which is one of the winning roles, was won in the previous game.

[0044] The medal insertion display unit 129 is a display unit for lighting a number of lamps according to the number of medals inserted. When one medal is inserted, the string "1 BET" is lit, when two medals are inserted, the string "2 BET" is lit, and when three medals are inserted, the string "3 BET" is lit.

[0045] As shown in FIG. 4, the medal insertion possible display unit 124, the game start display unit 121, the replay display unit 122, and the medal insertion display unit 129 in this example are all composed of an LED board 288 (first board), a plurality of LEDs 286 (second light-emitting means) arranged in a light-colored area 288a (second area, the area where a light-colored coating is formed) on the mounting surface of this LED board 288 (first board) where a white coating silk is applied, a reflector 284 (first partitioning member) which partitions 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) onto which light from the plurality of LEDs 286 (light-emitting means) is irradiated.

[0046] Here, the term "bright color" according to the present invention refers to a color with high brightness, such as white, yellow, and light blue.

[0047] A semi-transparent member having the character string "INSERT" is disposed on the character sheet 282 constituting the medal insertion possible display section 124. When the multiple LEDs 286 constituting the medal insertion possible display section 124 are turned on, the character string "INSERT" is illuminated to notify that the game start operation is possible.

[0048] A semi-transparent member having the character string "START" is disposed on the character sheet 282 constituting the game start display unit 121. When the multiple LEDs 286 constituting the game start display unit 121 are turned on, the character string "START" is illuminated to notify that the game start operation is possible.

[0049] A semi-transparent member consisting of the character string "REPLAY" is disposed on the character sheet 282 constituting the replay display unit 122. When the multiple LEDs 286 constituting the replay display unit 122 are turned on, the character string "REPLAY" is illuminated to notify that the current game can be played again (no insertion of a medal is required).

[0050] A semi-transparent member consisting of the character strings "3BET", "2BET", and "1BET" is disposed on the character sheet 282 constituting the medal insertion display unit 129. Among the plurality of LEDs 286 constituting the game medal insertion display unit 129, when the LED 286 corresponding to the character sheet 282 of "3BET" is turned on, the character string "3BET" is emitted to notify that three medals have been inserted, when the LED 286 corresponding to the character sheet 282 of "2BET" is turned on, the character string "2BET" is emitted to notify that two medals have been inserted, and when the LED 286 corresponding to the character sheet 282 of "1BET" is turned on, the character string "1BET" is emitted to notify that one medal has been inserted.

[0051] <Status display LED / lower display section> As shown in FIG. 3, below the status display LED 280, a stored coin number display section 125, a game information display section 126, and a payout coin number display section 127 are arranged.

[0052] The stored medal number display unit 125 is a display unit for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 as a two-digit number.

[0053] The payout number display unit 127 is a display unit for displaying, in a two-digit number, the number of medals to be paid out to a player as a result of winning some winning combination.

[0054] As shown in FIG. 4, both of the stored number display unit 125 and the dispensed number display unit 127 in this example are composed of an LED board 288 (first board), a plurality of LEDs 286 (second light-emitting means) arranged in a light area 288a (second area, where a light-colored coating is formed) on the mounting surface of the LED board 288 (first board) where a white coating silk is applied, a reflector 284 (first partitioning member) which partitions a rectangular opening 284a (space) and an opening 284b (space) in the shape of a two-digit seven-segment display through which light from the plurality of LEDs 286 (second light-emitting means) passes, and a character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) onto which light from the plurality of LEDs 286 (light-emitting means) is irradiated.

[0055] A translucent member consisting of the character string "CREDIT" and a translucent member consisting of a two-digit seven-segment display corresponding to the opening 284b are arranged on the character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) constituting the stored number display unit 125. And, among the plurality of LEDs 286 (second light-emitting means) constituting the stored number display unit 125, when the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) corresponding to the character sheet 282 of "CREDIT" is turned on, the character string "CREDIT" is lit, and by turning on the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) corresponding to the two-digit seven-segment display, the number of medals electronically stored can be displayed as a two-digit numerical value.

[0056] A translucent member having the character string "PAYOUT" and a translucent member having the shape of a two-digit seven-segment display are arranged on the character sheet 282 (first illuminated member) constituting the payout number display unit 127. Then, among the multiple LEDs 286 (second light-emitting means) constituting the payout number display unit 127, when the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) corresponding to the character sheet 282 of "PAYOUT" is turned on, the character string "PAYOUT" is illuminated, and by turning on the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) corresponding to the two-digit seven-segment display, the number of medals to be paid out to the player can be displayed as a two-digit number.

[0057] The game information display unit 126 is a display for displaying internal information of the slot machine 100 (for example, setting values, error codes, etc.) in four-digit numbers, and is also used as an instruction monitor for performing push order navigation effects.

[0058] The game information display unit 126 in this example is composed of an LED board 288 (first board), a plurality of LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) arranged in a dark area 288b (first area; an area shown by a dotted line in FIG. 4 where a dark coating film is formed) on the mounting surface of the LED board 288 (first board), a reflector 284 (first partitioning member) which partitions an opening 284c (space) having a shape of a 4-digit 7-segment display through which light from the plurality of LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) passes, and a character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) onto which light from the plurality of LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) is irradiated.

[0059] In addition, the gaming information display unit 126 in this example is configured so that the opening 284c is in the shape of a 7-segment display smaller than the opening 284b. Also, the multiple LEDs 286 constituting the gaming information display unit 126 are configured to be denser (the spacing between adjacent LEDs is narrower) than the multiple LEDs 286 constituting the stored number display unit 125 and the payout number display unit 127, so that the gaming information display unit 126 is configured as a smaller light-emitting area than the stored number display unit 125 and the payout number display unit 127.

[0060] Here, the term "dark color" according to the present invention refers to a color with low brightness, such as black, navy blue, brown, gray, and dark blue.

[0061] In addition, when the coating film of the LED substrate 288 and the coating film of the dark color region 288b are the same color, the region on the LED substrate 288 corresponding to the opening 284c is defined as the "first region" according to the present invention. On the other hand, when the coating film of the LED substrate 288 and the coating film of the dark color region 288b are different colors, the dark color region 288b having a different color may be defined as the "first region" according to the present invention, or the region on the LED substrate 288 corresponding to the opening 284c may be defined as the "first region" according to the present invention.

[0062] A semi-transparent member having a shape of a 4-digit 7-segment display corresponding to the opening 284c is arranged on the character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) constituting the game information display unit 126. Then, by lighting up a plurality of LEDs 286 (first light emitting means) constituting the game information display unit 126, the internal information of the slot machine 100 (for example, setting values, error codes, etc.) and the command monitor information can be displayed as numerical values.

[0063] According to this example, the multiple LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) constituting the game information display unit 126 are arranged in the dark area 288b (first area, area where a dark coating film is formed) on the mounting surface of the LED board 288 (first board), so that it is possible to prevent a part of the LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) from being reflected by light (external light) entering from the outside, and to prevent the LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) from appearing as if they are lit when they are turned off, and it is possible to provide accurate game information to the player and to avoid giving the player disadvantages. In addition, it is possible to make the weak lighting (ghost lighting) of the LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) due to a weak current when the LEDs are turned off less noticeable, and it is possible to avoid a situation where the player is misled by an erroneous display.

[0064] Furthermore, the multiple LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) constituting the game information display unit 126 are light-emitting means constituting a notification means for notifying information (e.g., push order) corresponding to advantageous operation modes for the stop operation means (e.g., stop buttons 137 to 139) capable of stopping the reels. This makes it possible to prevent a misunderstanding that an operation mode is being notified when it is not being notified, and it is possible to provide accurate information to the player and avoid causing any disadvantage to the player.

[0065] Furthermore, the multiple LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) that constitute the game information display unit 126 are light-emitting means that constitute a notification means that notifies information corresponding to an error (e.g., an error code), so that it is possible to prevent the misunderstanding that an error is being notified when no error is being notified, it is possible to provide accurate information to the player, and it is possible to avoid causing any disadvantage to the player.

[0066] The multiple LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) of the game information display unit 126 are light-emitting means capable of emitting light in a first state (e.g., AT state or error state), and the multiple LEDs 286 (second light-emitting means) of the stored number display unit 125 and the payout number display unit 127 are light-emitting means capable of emitting light in a second state (e.g., storing or paying out medals), and the multiple LEDs 286 (second light-emitting means) constituting the stored number display unit 125 (second light-emitting means) and the payout number display unit 127 are arranged in a light-colored area 288a (second area; area where a light-colored coating is formed) coated with white coating silk.

[0067] Furthermore, during play, the number of times the machine transitions to the AT state or the error state is relatively smaller than the number of times medals are stored or paid out, and the frequency of the second state (storage or payment of medals) is higher than the frequency of the first state (AT state or error state).

[0068] Not only when the number of medals stored or paid out is one or more, but even when the number of medals stored or paid out is zero, the stored medal number display unit 125 and the paid out medal number display unit 127 display "0" (or "00"). In other words, the stored medal number display unit 125 and the paid out medal number display unit 127 continuously display some kind of light while the game is in progress or play is possible.

[0069] In contrast, the AT state and error state are states that occur due to specific conditions that occur during play or when play is possible, so it can be said that the AT state and error state occur less frequently than during play or when play is possible. Also, even in the AT state or error state, the stored number display unit 125 and the payout number display unit 127 are configured to continue to be lit, so that it can be said that the light emission frequency of the stored number display unit 125 and the payout number display unit 127 is higher than that of the game information display unit 126.

[0070] This improves the visibility of the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) of the stored coin count display unit 125 (second light-emitting means) and the payout coin count display unit 127, which emit light more frequently (have a higher display update frequency) than the game information display unit 126, thereby improving convenience for the player.

[0071] In addition, the game information display unit 126 is positioned so as to be sandwiched between the stored number display unit 125 and the payout number display unit 127, and the dark area 288b (first area, area where a dark coating is formed) coated with a black coating resist and in which the game information display unit 126 is positioned is sandwiched on both sides by the light area 288a (second area, area where a light coating is formed) coated with a white coating silk and in which the stored number display unit 125 is positioned, and the light area 288a (second area, area where a light coating is formed) coated with a white coating silk and in which the payout number display unit 127 is positioned.

[0072] According to this example, it is possible to prevent the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) arranged in the light color region 288a (second region; region where a light color coating is formed) on one side of the dark color region 288b (first region; region where a dark color coating is formed) from affecting the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) arranged in the light color region 288a (second region; region where a light color coating is formed) on the other side of the dark color region 288b (first region; region where a dark color coating is formed), and it is possible to make the notification by the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) easier to see.

[0073] Furthermore, by arranging the dark color region 288b and the light color region 288a adjacent to each other, the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) arranged in the light color region 288a can make ghost lighting in the LED 286 (first light-emitting means) arranged in the dark color region 288b less noticeable compared to when the dark color regions 288b are adjacent to each other.

[0074] In addition, the status indication LED 280 has a dark area 288b (first area; area where a dark coating is formed) coated with a black coating resist, and a light area 288a (second area; area where a light coating is formed) coated with a white coating silk. Therefore, the light emission mode (brightness, etc.) of the LED 286 can be changed by simply changing the color of the coating applied to the board on which the LED 286 is placed (hardware change) without changing the contents (program change) of the control driver (software) that controls the status indication LED 280, making it easy to change the specifications of the gaming machine, etc.

[0075] In this example, a plurality of LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) constituting the game information display unit 126 and a plurality of LEDs 286 (second light-emitting means) constituting other display units (medal insertion possible display unit 124, game start display unit 121, re-play display unit 122, medal insertion display unit 129, stored number display unit 125, payout number display unit 127) are mounted on the same LED board 288 (first board), but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of LEDs 286 may be mounted on a plurality of different boards.

[0076] Therefore, for example, a dark region 288b (first region, a region where a dark coating film is formed) coated with a black coating resist may be formed on a certain substrate, and a light region 288a (second region, a region where a light coating film is formed) coated with a white coating film silk may be formed on a different substrate from the certain substrate.

[0077] In addition, in this example, a specific area of ​​the LED substrate 288 coated with a black coating resist is coated with a white coating silk, but a specific area of ​​the LED substrate coated with a white coating resist may be coated with a black coating.

[0078] <Status display LED / unitization> FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the status indicator LED 280 including the thermal crimp portion 284d of the reflector 284. As shown in FIG.

[0079] The LED board 288 is configured to have a through hole 288d with an inner diameter w4, and an insertion hole 288c with an inner diameter w5 (w5>w4) into which the thermal crimping portion 284d of the reflector 284 can be inserted. On the mounting surface of this LED board 288, multiple LEDs 286 with a width w7 and a height h4 are mounted.

[0080] Reflector 284 is configured to have multiple types of openings 284a to 284c described with reference to Fig. 4, and thermal crimping portion 284d. Thermal crimping portion 284d is made of a rod-shaped body having an outer diameter w5 and formed to extend in the thickness direction of reflector 284 (Fig. 5 shows thermal crimping portion 284d after it has been deformed by heating).

[0081] After the thermal crimping portion 284c of the reflector 284 is inserted into the insertion hole 288d of the LED substrate 288, heat is applied to the tip of the thermal crimping portion 284d to soften it, and then pressure is applied to crush it, so that a deformed portion 284d2 having an outer diameter w6 (w6>w5) larger than the inner diameter w5 of the thermal crimping portion 284d of the LED substrate 288 is formed at the tip of the thermal crimping portion 284d.

[0082] As a result, the reflector 284 is fixed by caulking to the mounting surface of the LED board 288, and the reflector 284 and the LED board 288 are integrated. The character sheet 282 is disposed so as to cover the openings 284a to 284d of the reflector 284, and is attached to the surface of the reflector 284.

[0083] That is, reflector 284 (first partitioning member) is riveted to the mounting surface of LED board 288 (first board), and character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) is attached to reflector 284 (first partitioning member), whereby LED board 288 (first board), reflector 284 (first partitioning member), and character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) are unitized.

[0084] According to this example, the LED board 288 (first board), the reflector 284 (first partitioning member), and the letter sheet 282 (first irradiated member) are unitized, which facilitates the replacement of the status display LED 280 and the installation into the gaming machine, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0085] In this example, the deformation portion 284d2 is formed at a position protruding from the rear surface of the substrate 288 by a height h5, providing a play (gap) between the reflector 284 and the LED substrate 288, but the deformation portion 284d2 may be adhered closely to the rear surface of the LED substrate 288.

[0086] <Status display LED / Variation 1> Next, the status display LED 750 according to the first modification will be described with reference to FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b).

[0087] Fig. 6(a) is a cross-sectional view of the status indicator LED 750 according to the first modified example, and corresponds to the cross-sectional view of the status indicator LED 280 shown in Fig. 5. Fig. 6(b) is a bottom view of the status indicator LED as seen from the direction indicated by the symbol A in Fig. 6(a).

[0088] In the following, in order to avoid repetitive explanation, only the configuration different from the status display LED 280 explained using FIG. 5 will be explained.

[0089] The status display LED 750 is composed of an LED board (first board) 751, a plurality of LEDs (second light-emitting means) 752 arranged on the mounting surface of the LED board 751, a reflector (first partitioning member) 753 which defines an opening (space) 753a through which light from the plurality of LEDs 752 passes, a character sheet (first irradiated member) 754 onto which light from the plurality of LEDs 752 is irradiated, a cover member 755 which is arranged on the surface opposite the mounting surface of the LED board 751, and a connector 756 (shown only in Figure 6(b)) which is electrically connected to the LEDs 752 and other electronic components mounted on the LED board 751.

[0090] The LED substrate 751 and the cover member 755 each have a cylindrical insertion hole 751a, 755a having an inner diameter w9 (w9>w8) slightly larger than the outer diameter w8 of the thermal crimping portion 753a before deformation, into which the thermal crimping portion 753a before deformation can be inserted.

[0091] According to this example, the LED board 751 and the cover member 755 have insertion holes 751a, 755a having an inner diameter w9 slightly larger than the outer diameter w8 of the thermal crimping portion 753a before deformation, making it easier to insert the thermal crimping portion 753a of the reflector 753 into the LED board 751 and the cover member 755, improving work efficiency when assembling the status display LED 750. Furthermore, even if the thermal crimping portion 753a expands after assembly due to heat generated by the LED 752 or the LED board 751, the volume of the expansion of the thermal crimping portion 753a can be absorbed by the gap, preventing damage to the LED board 751 and the cover member 755. Furthermore, by making the inner diameter w9 slightly larger than the outer diameter w8, a small amount of space is formed as "play," thereby reducing the risk of damage to the LED board 751, the cover member 755, the reflector 753, the thermal crimping portion 753a (including the cylindrical rod body leading up to the thermal crimping portion 753a), etc. when the gaming machine is transported or subjected to vibration.

[0092] The thermal crimping portion 753a of the reflector 753 is made of a cylindrical rod-shaped body extending in the thickness direction of the reflector 753 (FIG. 6(a) shows the thermal crimping portion 753a after the tip end is deformed by heating).

[0093] The thermal crimping portion 753a before deformation is inserted into the insertion hole 751a of the LED substrate 751 and the insertion hole 755a of the cover member 755, and then heat is applied to the tip of the thermal crimping portion 753a to soften it, and pressure is applied to crush it, so that a deformed portion 753a1 is formed at the tip of the thermal crimping portion 753a, the deformed portion 753a1 having an outer diameter w10 larger than the inner diameter w9 of the insertion hole 751a of the LED substrate 751 and the insertion hole 755a of the cover member 755 (w10>w9).

[0094] As a result, the reflector 753 is fixed to the LED board 751 and the cover member 755 by caulking, and the reflector 753, the LED board 751, and the cover member 755 are integrated together. The character sheet 754 is disposed so as to cover the openings 753a and the like of the reflector 753, and is attached to the surface of the reflector 753.

[0095] That is, one side of the reflector 753 is crimped to the LED board 751 and the cover member 755, and the character sheet 754 is attached to the other side, thereby forming the LED board 751, the cover member 755, the reflector 753, the LEDs 752, and the character sheet 754 into a unit.

[0096] According to this example, the LED board 751, the cover member 755, the reflector 753, the LED 752, and the character sheet 754 are unitized, which facilitates the replacement of the status display LED 750 and the installation into the gaming machine, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0097] Also, as shown in FIG. 6(b), the unit of the status display LED 750 (LED board 751, cover member 755, reflector 753, LED 752, and character sheet 754) has a polygonal shape with four chamfered corners when viewed from the bottom, and the deformation portions 753a1 of the thermal crimping portion 753a are arranged one on each of the four corners of the LED board 751 and the cover member 755, and one in the center of the LED board 751 and the cover member 755.

[0098] That is, the LED board 751 and the cover member 755 are fixed by a rivet provided along the outer shape thereof and a rivet provided further inward than the rivet provided along the outer shape thereof. Furthermore, the rivet provided further inward is located closer to the connector 756 than the rivet provided further outward. Also, the connector 756 is not in the center of the status display LED 750, but is located toward the right side in the left-right direction and toward the lower side in the up-down direction, and is disposed eccentrically to at least one of the up-down, left-right, or right-side from the center.

[0099] According to this example, the unit of the status display LED 750 has a polygonal shape with four chamfered corners, which makes it easy to install it into the mounting portion of the game table, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0100] Also, by providing the deformation portion 753a1 of the thermal crimping portion 753a on the corner side (outer crimp) of the LED substrate 751 or the cover member 755 and on the center side (inner crimp) of the LED substrate 751 or the cover member 755, it is possible to suppress wobbling of the LED substrate 751 or the cover member 755. In this example, a gap is provided between the tip end of the thermal crimping portion 753a and the cover member 755, and stability can be improved by providing an inner crimp in addition to the outer crimp.

[0101] In addition, the crimp provided on the inside is located closer to the connector 756 than the crimp provided on the outside, which also contributes to reducing rattling when inserting and removing the harness.

[0102] Moreover, by arranging the connector 756 eccentrically to at least one of the top, bottom, left, and right sides from the center of the status indication LED 750, it can also be used as a handle when removing the LED board 751 from the reflector 753. Moreover, when disassembling the status indication LED 750, it is also possible to remove the LED board 751 from the reflector 753 by only destroying the crimped portion on one side without destroying all of the deformation portions 753a1 of the thermal crimped portion 753a.

[0103] Furthermore, when a wiring pattern for transmitting a signal or a wiring pattern for supplying a predetermined voltage is formed near the insertion hole 751a of the LED substrate 751, the wiring pattern is formed to avoid or go around the insertion hole 751a, but the wiring pattern may be formed to go around the inside of the LED substrate 751 instead of going around the outside of the LED substrate 751. Specifically, for example, in FIG. 6(b), where there is a rivet located outside the LED substrate 751 and a rivet located inside, the wiring pattern is formed to go around the inside of the substrate near the rivet located outside (no wiring pattern is formed between the insertion hole 751a and the end of the substrate closest to the insertion hole 751a).

[0104] In this way, it is possible to prevent the wiring pattern from being damaged when a crack occurs from the end of the substrate toward the insertion hole 751a. If the wiring pattern is damaged, not only will it be impossible to transmit signals and voltages properly, but resistance will occur, and there will be a risk of the damaged area heating up and catching fire. However, by diverting the wiring pattern inward, such a risk can be reduced. In addition, when disassembling the LED unit, since the wiring pattern is diverted inward, a tool can be inserted from the end side of the substrate, so that the wiring pattern can be prevented from being damaged.

[0105] Moreover, the LED board 751 is colored black, the reflector 753 is colored white, and the connector 756 is colored blue, so that the LED board 751, the reflector 753, and the connector 756 are colored differently.

[0106] According to this example, when replacing the reflector 753 or the like, there is no risk of accidentally cutting the connector 756 when cutting the deformed portion 753a1 of the thermal crimping portion 753a, and operational errors can be prevented in advance.

[0107] In this example, the cover member 755 is provided on the surface opposite to the mounting surface of the LED board 751, but a cover member may not be provided as in the state display LED 280 described with reference to Fig. 5. Also, in the example, the LED board 751 is colored black, the reflector 753 is colored white, and the connector 756 is colored blue, but the types of colors are not particularly limited, and it is preferable that they are different colors.

[0108] <Status display LED / Variation 2> Next, the status display LED 760 according to the second modification will be described with reference to FIG.

[0109] FIG. 6(c) is a cross-sectional view of a status display LED 760 according to the second modification, and corresponds to the cross-sectional view of the status display LED 750 shown in FIG. 6(a).

[0110] In this example, the undeformed thermal crimped portion 763a of the reflector 763 is inserted into the insertion hole 761a of the LED substrate 761, and then heat is applied to the tip of the thermal crimped portion 763a to soften it, and the tip is formed into a trapezoidal shape in side view that gradually widens toward the tip, with the LED substrate 761 as the base end, so that a deformed portion 763a1 is formed at the tip of the thermal crimped portion 763a having an outer diameter w12 (w12>w11) larger than the inner diameter w11 of the insertion hole 761a of the LED substrate 761.

[0111] In this deformed portion 763a1, the height h5 of the gap from the tip to the LED substrate 761 is larger than the height h6 of the gap from the center to the LED substrate 761 (h5>h6).

[0112] According to this example, the deformed portion 763a1 of the thermal crimping portion 763a has a trapezoidal shape (expanding shape) in a side view that gradually widens from the LED substrate 761 as its base end toward the tip. Therefore, when replacing the reflector 763, it is easy to insert a blade or the like, which increases the efficiency of the cutting operation of the deformed portion 763a1 of the thermal crimping portion 763a. At the same time, the reflector 763 is firmly fixed to the LED substrate 761 at the base of the deformed portion 763a1 (the contact point between the deformed portion 763a1 and the LED substrate 761), so that the reflector 763 can be stably supported by the LED substrate 761. The gaming machine according to this embodiment is a gaming machine equipped with a specific part, the specific part being a part including a first member, the specific part being a part including a second member, the second member being a member having a through hole formed therein, the first member being a member having a rod-shaped protruding part formed therein, the first member being a member having a deformed tip part formed at the tip part of the protruding part inserted into the through hole, the deformed tip part being deformed to a larger diameter than the diameter of the through hole, the diameter of the through hole being larger than the diameter of the part of the protruding part located within the through hole, the deformed tip part being configured such that the tip part, the base end part on the second member side, and a midway part between the tip part and the base end part are thicker at the midway part than the base end part, and the tip part is thicker than the midway part, and there is a gap between the deformed tip part and the second member.

[0113] <Internal structure> Next, the internal structure of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to Figure 7. Figure 7(a) is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 open, and Figure 7(b) is a side cross-sectional view of the slot machine 100.

[0114] Main body 101 is a box that opens at the front. Inside main body 101, there is arranged a main board storage case 640 (see FIG. 13 , which will be described later in detail) that stores a main control board 600 (first board, which will be described later in detail), and below this main board storage case 640, three reels 110 to 112 are arranged. To the side of main board storage case 640 and reels 110 to 112, i.e., on the left side as viewed from the front, there is arranged a sub-control board storage case 220 that stores a sub-control board 650 (second board, which will be described later in detail).

[0115] Below, a medal payout device 180 (a device that pays out medals accumulated in a bucket) is provided, and above this medal payout device 180, i.e., below the reels 110 to 112, a power supply device (not shown) having a power supply board and the like are provided. The power supply device converts AC power supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100 into DC, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and supplies it to each control unit and each device, such as the main control unit 300, sub control units 400, 500, which will be described later. Furthermore, it is provided with a storage circuit (e.g., a capacitor) for supplying power to predetermined parts (e.g., the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, etc.) for a predetermined period (e.g., 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off.

[0116] An auxiliary medal storage 240 is disposed to the right of the medal payout device 180, behind which an overflow terminal is disposed (not shown).

[0117] The front door 102 is hinged to the left side of the main body 101 via a hinge device 276, and above the symbol display window 113, there are provided a reel front illumination 250 (described in detail later), a liquid crystal display device 157, an upper speaker 272, a performance control unit 160 that controls the liquid crystal display device 157, the speaker 272, etc. Also, below the symbol display window 113, there are provided a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, a passage 265 through which the medals pass when the medal selector 170 drops illegal medals, etc. into the medal receiving tray 161, etc.

[0118] <Reel front lighting> Next, the pre-reel lighting 250 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0119] The reel front lighting 250 is a light-emitting means that illuminates (lights) the reel bands of each reel 110-112 (only the reel band 111a of the middle reel 111 is shown in Figure 7 (b)) from the front side (front surface), and in this example, is disposed above the pattern display window 113 on the back surface of the front door 102 so as to face the reel bands of the reels 110-112.

[0120] In this example, the reel front lighting 250 is configured with multiple LEDs capable of emitting light toward the front of the reel bands of the reels 110 to 112, and a colored transparent (in this example, milky white) lens cover arranged in front of these LEDs.

[0121] In addition, if there is no lens cover for the reel front lighting, or if the lens cover is made of a colorless transparent material, the light emitted from the LEDs may be reflected in a granular manner on the reel band of the reels 110-112 (so-called "point light"), which may make the reels 110-112 look bad, or the light emitted from the LEDs may not spread well and may not be able to illuminate the entire reel band evenly, which may reduce the visibility of the reels 110-112. Therefore, it is preferable to cover the front of the LEDs with a lens cover made of a colored transparent material.

[0122] The relationship between the shortest distance L0 from the reel front lighting 250 to the reel band and the shortest distance L1 from the reel backlight 264 described below is "shortest distance L0<shortest distance L1", and the reel front lighting 250 is positioned closer to the reel band than the reel backlight 264.

[0123] In this way, the reel front lighting 250 is provided with a lens cover because it is prone to point light due to its close distance to the reel band. On the other hand, the reel backlight 264 has a greater distance to the reel band than the reel front lighting 250, and has a distance over which the light emitted from the LED can be diffused. In addition, the light can be sufficiently diffused by the reflector 266 described below, so no lens cover is provided.

[0124] <Reel backlight> Next, the reel backlight 264 will be described with reference to FIG. 7(b) and FIG.

[0125] The slot machine 100 in this example is configured to include a left reel device (not shown) having a left reel 110, a center reel device 260 (see FIG. 7(b)) having a center reel 111, a right reel device (not shown) having a right reel 112, and a reel frame 262 (see FIG. 7(b)) capable of housing these three reel devices therein.

[0126] In addition, since the structures of the left and right reel devices of the slot machine 100 of this embodiment are the same as the structure of the center reel device 260, only the center reel device 260 will be described here, and descriptions of the left and right reel devices will be omitted.

[0127] The middle reel device 260 is composed of a middle reel 111, a reel drive unit (not shown) that drives the middle reel 111 to rotate, a reel backlight 264 that illuminates (illuminates) the reel band 111a (second illuminated member) of the middle reel 111 from the rear side (back surface), and a reel detection unit (not shown) for detecting the rotational position of the middle reel 111.

[0128] The center reel 111 is configured to include a reel band 111a on which multiple types of patterns are printed at equal intervals, and a reel frame 111b that supports both sides of the reel band 111a. The reel band 111a is a flat ring-shaped member configured by bonding the longitudinal ends of a rectangular band-shaped member together.

[0129] FIG. 8(a) is a front view of the reel backlight 264, FIG. 8(b) is a side view of the reel backlight 264, and FIG. 8(c) is an external perspective view of the reel backlight 264 when the components constituting the reel backlight 264 are disassembled and viewed from the front side.

[0130] The reel backlight 264 is a light-emitting means that illuminates (illuminates) the reel bands of each reel 110 to 112 from the rear side (back surface), and in this example, is composed of a reflector 266 (second partition member), an illumination board 268 (second board) that is detachably attached to the back surface of the reflector 266, and a decorative plate 270 that is disposed on the side surface of the reflector 266.

[0131] 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 a material of another color.

[0132] The reflector 266 is a component that defines a space through which light from multiple LEDs 268a (light-emitting means) mounted on an illumination board 268 (second board) passes, and the reflector 266 has three openings 266a to 266c arranged vertically from the front side to the back side to serve as spaces through which light passes.

[0133] Six LEDs 268a (light emitting means) are arranged at positions corresponding to the openings 266a to 266c on the illumination board 268. The LEDs 268a are arranged in a light-colored region 268d (a region where a light-colored coating is formed) on the mounting surface of the illumination board 268, where white coating silk is applied.

[0134] The openings 266a-266c and LEDs 268a of the reflector 266 included in the center reel device 260 are disposed at positions corresponding to the symbol positions (symbol positions 4-6 described with reference to FIG. 2) to be stopped and displayed in the symbol display window 113 when the reflector 266 is attached to the center reel device 260. With this structure, the back surface of the reel band 111a (second irradiated member) of the center reel 111 is irradiated with light from the multiple LEDs 268a (light emitting means).

[0135] The openings 266a-266c and the LEDs 266a of the reflector 266 of the left reel unit (not shown) are disposed at positions corresponding to the symbol positions (the symbol positions 1-3 described with reference to FIG. 2) to be stopped and displayed in the symbol display window 113 when the reflector 266 is attached to the left reel unit. With this structure, the back surface of the reel band (second irradiated member) of the left reel 110 is irradiated with light from the multiple LEDs 268a (light emitting means).

[0136] The openings 266a-266c and LEDs 268a of the reflector 266 of the right reel unit (not shown) are disposed at positions corresponding to the symbol positions (symbol positions 7-9 described with reference to FIG. 2) to be stopped and displayed in the symbol display window 113 when the reflector 266 is attached to the right reel unit. With this structure, the back surface of the reel band (second irradiated member) of the right reel 112 is irradiated with light from the multiple LEDs 268a (light emitting means).

[0137] In this example, six LEDs 268a are arranged at positions corresponding to the openings 266a to 266c, so that the light emitted from one opening does not interfere with the light emitted from the other openings. This allows the light to be uniformly irradiated to each of the multiple pattern positions of the pattern display window 113.

[0138] For example, by turning on all the LEDs 268a, all the symbols visible to the player can be illuminated from behind. Also, by turning on some of the LEDs 268a, some of the symbols visible to the player can be illuminated from behind. Note that the number and positions of the openings and LEDs are not limited to this example.

[0139] In this example, a plurality of slits (grooves) 266d to 266g are provided at predetermined intervals on the bottom surface of the upper opening 266a, the top and bottom surfaces of the central opening 266b, and the top surface of the lower opening 266c in the reflector 266. This allows the light emitted from the LED 268a to be uniformly irradiated onto the pattern located in front, improving the visibility of the pattern.

[0140] In addition, slit 266d provided on the underside of upper opening 266a, slit 266e provided on the top surface of central opening 266b, slit 266f provided on the bottom surface of central opening 266b, and slit 266g provided on the top surface of lower opening 266c are arranged such that the areas where the slits are formed and the areas where the slits are not formed alternate in the vertical direction (the positions of the slits do not coincide above and below the partitions of the openings). With this structure, it is configured so that light emitted from adjacent openings through the slits does not interfere with each other.

[0141] Since the reel backlight 264 can sufficiently and uniformly illuminate the reel band by the reflector 266 and the slits (grooves) 266d to 266g, it does not have a lens cover like the reel front lighting 250, but it may have a lens cover. This allows the reel band to be illuminated uniformly, and furthermore, since the reel backlight 264 is not directly viewed during reel assembly or maintenance of the gaming machine, glare for workers can be reduced.

[0142] <Differences between status display LED and reel backlight> Next, differences between the state display LED 280 described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5 and the reel backlight 264 described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 will be described.

[0143] First, focusing on the light-emitting means and irradiated members of the status display LED 280 and the reel backlight 264, the shortest distance L1 from the LED 268a (second light-emitting means) in the reel backlight 264 to the reel band (second irradiated member) shown in FIG. 7(b) 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. 5 (L1>L2).

[0144] Next, focusing on the partitioning members of the status display LED 280 and the reel backlight 264, the size (opening area) of the openings 266a-266c (partitioned space) of the reflector 266 (second partitioning member) in the reel backlight 264 shown in FIG. 7(a) is larger than the size (opening area) of the openings 284a-284c (partitioned space) of the reflector 280 (first partitioning member) in the status display LED 280 shown in FIG. 4.

[0145] According to this example, the shortest distance L1 from the LEDs 268a (second light-emitting means) in the reel backlight 264 to the reel band (second irradiated member) is longer than the shortest distance L2 from the LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) in the status display LED 280 to the character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) (L1>L2), the openings 266a-266c (partitioned space) of the reflector 266 (second partitioning member) in the reel backlight 264 are larger than the openings 284a-284c (partitioned space) of the reflector 280 (first partitioning member) in the status display LED 280, and the LEDs 268a are disposed in the light-colored area 268d (area where a light-colored coating is formed) on the mounting surface of the illumination board 268 where white coating silk is applied, so that the light emission of the reel band (second irradiated member) can be made conspicuous while suppressing point light on the reel band (second irradiated member).

[0146] 9(a) is a front view of the LED board 288 of the status display LED 280, and FIG. 9(b) is a front view of the illumination board 268 of the reel backlight 264. FIG.

[0147] As shown in FIG. 9(a), on the LED substrate 288 (first substrate) of the status display LED 280, a plurality of LEDs 286 are arranged close together, and the irradiation range and irradiation distance to the first irradiated member (character sheet 282) are small, and the free space on the mounting surface of the LED substrate 288 is limited, so that no identification information (e.g., letters indicating the component name such as “LED1” or a number indicating the control number) for identifying the LEDs 286 mounted on the LED substrate 288 or a figure (e.g., a rectangular frame) indicating the location of the LEDs 286 is printed.

[0148] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9(b), on the illumination board 268 (second board) of the reel backlight 264, a plurality of LEDs 268a having a large illumination range and illumination distance to the second irradiated member (reel band) are arranged at predetermined intervals, and the mounting surface of the illumination board 268 has a relatively large free space, so that identification information 268b (in this example, letters indicating the component names such as "LED1" to "LED6" and numbers indicating the control numbers) for identifying the LEDs 268a mounted on the illumination board 268 and component marks 268c (in this example, rectangular frames) indicating the locations of the LEDs 268a are printed.

[0149] The mounting surface of the illumination board 268 is composed of a light-colored area 268d coated with white silk film, whereas the identification information 268b and the component mark 268c printed on the same mounting surface are both printed in a color other than white (cream in this example). This makes it possible to easily view the identification information 268b and the component mark 268c, and also allows the LED 268a to be mounted in the correct location.

[0150] Furthermore, since the identification information 268b is printed in a position visible from the front side through the openings 266a-266c (partitioned space) of the reflector 266 (second partition member), if a malfunction occurs in the LED 268a (light-emitting means), the identification information 268b corresponding to the LED 268a (light-emitting means) with the malfunction can be easily identified, thereby improving the convenience for game arcade staff and the ease of maintenance of the light-emitting means.

[0151] <Status display LED and reel backlight / Summary> As described above, the gaming machine according to this embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine equipped with a plurality of light-emitting means and a first board (for example, the LED board 288 shown in FIG. 4), and the plurality of light-emitting means includes a first light-emitting means (for example, the LED 286 of the game information display unit 126 shown in FIG. 4) capable of emitting light in a first state (for example, an AT state (a state in which an operation navigation is notified), an error state (a state in which an error code is notified)), 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 coating film is formed (for example, the dark region 288b shown in FIG. 4 where a black coating film resist is applied), and the dark coating film is a coating film of a dark color different from green.

[0152] According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, the first light-emitting means is disposed in an area where a dark coating is formed on the mounting surface of the first board, so that it is possible to prevent a part of the first light-emitting means from being reflected by light (external light) entering from the outside, and to prevent the first light-emitting means from appearing to be lit when it is turned off, and it is possible to provide accurate game information to the player and to avoid causing a disadvantage to the player. In addition, it is possible to make the weak lighting (ghost lighting) of the first light-emitting means due to a weak current when it is turned off less noticeable, and it is possible to avoid a situation where a false display misleads the player.

[0153] Gaming establishments vary in environment, but if the lighting inside the establishment is bright, the lighting in the establishment may make it difficult to see the displays on various displays, or they may appear to be lit when they are not, which may lead to misinterpretation by players and gaming establishment staff. However, with the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is possible to prevent misinterpretation of the displays due to reflections from the lighting in the establishment.

[0154] The reel may also be provided with a stop operation means (e.g., stop buttons 137-139 shown in FIG. 1) capable of stopping a reel (e.g., reels 110-112 shown in FIG. 1), the first state being a state for notifying an advantageous operation mode (e.g., push order) for the stop operation means, and the first light-emitting means may be a light-emitting means constituting a notification means for notifying information corresponding to the advantageous operation mode.

[0155] With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a misunderstanding that an operation mode is being notified when it is not, and it is possible to provide accurate information to the player, thereby avoiding causing any disadvantage to the player.

[0156] The first state may be a state in which an error is notified, and the first light-emitting means may be a light-emitting means constituting a notifying means for notifying information corresponding to the error (for example, an error code).

[0157] With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the misunderstanding that an error has been notified when no error has been notified, and it is possible to provide accurate information to the player and to avoid causing any disadvantage to the player.

[0158] Further, the plurality of light-emitting means include a second light-emitting means (for example, LED 286 of stored number display unit 125 or dispensed number display unit 127 shown in FIG. 4) that can emit light in a second state (for example, a state in which medals are stored, a state in which medals are being dispensed), the second light-emitting means is a light-emitting means that is arranged in a second region on the mounting surface of the first board, the second region being a region in which a light-colored coating is formed (for example, light-colored region 288a shown in FIG. 4 where white coating silk is applied), the second region being a region that is larger than the first region, and the second region may be a region that is formed adjacent to the first region.

[0159] Furthermore, the multiple light-emitting means include a second light-emitting means (for example, LED 286 of stored number display unit 125 or dispensed number display unit 127 shown in Figure 4) that can emit light in a second state (for example, a state in which medals are stored, a state in which medals are being dispensed), the second light-emitting means is a light-emitting means that is arranged in a second region on the mounting surface of the first board, the second region being a region in which a light-colored coating is formed (for example, light-colored region 288a shown in Figure 4 where white coating silk is applied), and the frequency with which the second state is reached may be higher than the frequency with which the first state is reached.

[0160] With this configuration, it is possible to improve the visibility of the second light-emitting means which emits light frequently (the display is updated frequently), and it is possible to improve convenience for the player.

[0161] The first region may be a region sandwiched between the second region on both sides.

[0162] With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the light-emitting means arranged in the second region (region where a light-colored coating film is formed) on one side of the first region (region where a dark-colored coating film is formed) from affecting the light-emitting means arranged in the second region (region where a light-colored coating film is formed) on the other side of the first region (region where a dark-colored coating film is formed), making it easier to see the alert provided by the light-emitting means.

[0163] The light emitting device may also include a first partitioning member (e.g., reflector 284 shown in Figures 4 and 5) and a first irradiated member (e.g., character sheet 282 shown in Figures 4 and 5), the first partitioning member being a member that partitions a space through which light from the multiple light emitting means mounted on the first substrate passes (e.g., openings 284a to 284c shown in Figure 8(b)), the first partitioning member being fixed to the first substrate by crimping (e.g., fixed by thermal crimping portion 284d shown in Figure 5), the first irradiated member being a member that is irradiated with light from the multiple light emitting means mounted on the first substrate, the first irradiated member being attached to the first partitioning member, and the first substrate, the first partitioning member, and the first irradiated member being unitized.

[0164] With this configuration, it is possible to facilitate replacement of the unitized first substrate, first partition member, and first irradiated member, as well as assembly into the gaming machine, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0165] The present invention also includes a second substrate (e.g., an illumination substrate 268 shown in FIG. 7(b) and FIG. 8(c)), a second partitioning member (e.g., a reflector 266 shown in FIG. 7(b) and FIG. 8(c)), and a second irradiated member (e.g., a reel strip 111a shown in FIG. 7(a), a lens cover, and a panel), in which the second substrate is a substrate on which the plurality of light-emitting means (e.g., an LED 268a shown in FIG. 8(c)) are mounted, the second partitioning member is a member in which a space through which light from the plurality of light-emitting means mounted on the second substrate passes (e.g., openings 266a to 266c shown in FIG. 8(b)) is partitioned, the second irradiated member is a member onto which light from the plurality of light-emitting means mounted on the second substrate is irradiated, and the shortest distance from the plurality of light-emitting means mounted on the second substrate to the second irradiated member is defined as The distance (e.g., the shortest distance L1 shown in FIG. 7(b)) is longer than the shortest distance (e.g., the shortest distance L2 shown in FIG. 5) from the plurality of light-emitting means (e.g., the LED 286 shown in FIG. 5) mounted on the first board to the first irradiated member (e.g., the character sheet 282 shown in FIG. 5) (L1>L2), the partitioned space in the second partitioning member (e.g., the openings 266a to 266c shown in FIG. 8(b)) (the area of ​​the openings) is larger than the partitioned space in the first partitioning member (e.g., the openings 284a to 284c shown in FIG. 8(b)) (the area of ​​the openings), and the region on the mounting surface of the second board where the plurality of light-emitting means are arranged may be a region where a light-colored coating film (e.g., the light-colored region 268d shown in FIG. 9(b) coated with white coating film silk) is formed.

[0166] With this configuration, it is possible to make the light emitted from the second irradiated member stand out while suppressing point light from the second irradiated member.

[0167] Furthermore, the second substrate is a substrate that is detachable from the second partition member, and identification information corresponding to each of the plurality of light-emitting means on the mounting surface of the second substrate (e.g., identification information 268b shown in Figure 9(b)) is displayed on the mounting surface of the second substrate, and the identification information may be visible through the partitioned space in the second partition member.

[0168] With this configuration, if a malfunction occurs in the light-emitting means, the identification information corresponding to the light-emitting means with the malfunction can be easily identified, thereby improving convenience and maintainability.

[0169] <Control Unit> Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to Figure 10. Note that Figure 10 shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

[0170] The control unit of the slot machine 100 is broadly composed of a main control unit 300 that mainly controls game play, a first sub-control unit 400 that mainly controls presentation in response to command signals (hereinafter simply referred to as "commands") sent by the main control unit 300, and a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on the commands sent from the first sub-control unit 400.

[0171] <Main control unit> First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300, and the basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control program data, lottery data used during internal lottery of winning combinations, and reel stop positions, a RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling input and output of various devices, a counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, and a WDT (watchdog timer) 314. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and RAM 308, and this also applies to the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later.

[0172] The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal with a predetermined period output by the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Furthermore, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits data for frequency division stored in a predetermined area of ​​the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312, and the counter timer 312 determines an interrupt time based on the received data for frequency division and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 304 for each interrupt time. The CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse in response to the interrupt request. 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 for interrupt is 256×47÷8 MHz=1.504 ms.

[0173] The main control unit 300 is equipped with a random number generation circuit 316 (which is assumed to have two random number generation circuits built in) that derives a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time it receives a clock signal output by the crystal oscillator 315a, and a start-up signal output circuit 338 that outputs a start-up signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When a start-up signal is input from this start-up signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (starts the main control unit main processing described later).

[0174] The random number generation circuit 316 generates random numbers used in the basic circuit 302. There are two main 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 number that counts up (down) at a predetermined time interval is acquired, and the number is derived as a random number. There are two further methods in the random number mode. In the first method in the random number mode, a seed of a random number is used to perform a calculation using a predetermined function (e.g., a modulus function), and the result of this calculation is derived as a random number. In the second method, a number is read from a random number table in which numbers in the range of 0 to 65535 are randomly arranged, and the read number is derived as a random number. In the random number generation circuit 316, an irregular value is acquired by using white noise superimposed on a signal input from various sensors 318 to the sensor circuit 320. The random number generation circuit 316 uses the value thus obtained as the initial value for a counter that counts up (down) in counter mode, as a seed for a random number value, or when determining the start position for reading from the random number table.

[0175] The main control unit 300 also has a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 monitors the status of various sensors 318 (bet button 130 sensor, bet button 131 sensor, bet button 132 sensor, medal acceptance sensor for medals inserted from medal insertion slot 141, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, settlement button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from medal payout device 180, optical sensor of reel 110, optical sensor of reel 111, optical sensor of reel 112, etc.) at each interrupt time.

[0176] When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, it outputs a signal indicating this detection to the random number 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 random numbers to be used in the lottery.

[0177] Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion port 141, and detect whether a medal has passed through. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135, and detect the start operation by the player. The stop button 137 sensor, the stop button 138 sensor, and the 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.

[0178] The bet button 130 sensor, bet button 131 sensor, and bet button 132 sensor are provided on the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, respectively, and detect the insertion operation when medals electronically stored in the RAM 308 are inserted as medals to be inserted into a game. The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the medals electronically stored are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting medals paid out by the medal payout device 180. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact sensor or a contact sensor.

[0179] The optical sensors of reel 110, reel 111, and reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of each of reels 110 to 112, and become L level every time a light-shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes by. When CPU 304 detects this signal, it determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

[0180] The main control unit 300 is equipped with a drive circuit 322 that drives the stepping motors provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 that drives a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 that selects the inserted medals, a drive circuit 326 that drives the motor provided in the medal payout device 180, and a drive circuit 328 that drives various lamps 336 (winning line indicator lamp 120, notification lamp 123), the medal insertion possible indicator 124 of the status indicator LED 286, the game start indicator 121, the replay indicator 122, the medal insertion indicator 129, the number of stored medals indicator 125, the game information display unit 126, and the number of medals paid out indicator 127.

[0181] In addition, an information output circuit 334 (external centralized terminal board 248) is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 outputs game information (e.g., game status) of the slot machine 100 to an information input circuit 651 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 334.

[0182] 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 supply management unit (not shown), and the voltage monitoring circuit 330 outputs a low voltage signal to the basic circuit 302 indicating that the voltage has dropped when the voltage value of the power supply is below a predetermined value (9V in this embodiment).

[0183] The main control unit 300 also has an output interface for sending commands to the first sub-control unit 400, enabling communication with the first sub-control unit 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, but is configured so that signals such as commands cannot be sent from the first sub-control unit 400 to the main control unit 300.

[0184] <Sub-control section> Next, the first sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives control commands sent by the main control unit 300 via an input interface and controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control commands. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input and output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time, number of times, etc. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal with a predetermined period output by a 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 the backlight lighting pattern and various displays, etc.

[0185] The CPU 404 transmits the 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 an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 for each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the timing of this interrupt request.

[0186] The first sub-control unit 400 is also provided with a sound source IC 418, which is provided with speakers 272, 277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls the amplifier and the sound output from the speakers 272, 277 in response to commands from the CPU 404. An S-ROM (sound ROM) in which sound data is stored is connected to the sound source IC 418, and sound data acquired from this ROM is amplified by the amplifier and output from the speakers 272, 277.

[0187] The first sub-controller 400 is also provided with a drive circuit 422, to which various lamps 420 (upper lamps, lower lamps, side lamps 144, title panel 162 lamps, etc.) are connected via an input / output interface.

[0188] The first sub-controller 400 is also provided with a drive circuit 424 that drives the motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 424 is connected to the shutter 163 via an output interface. The 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.

[0189] The first sub-control unit 400 is also provided with a sensor circuit 426, which is connected via an input interface to a shutter sensor 428 capable of detecting the position of the shutter 163 and a performance button sensor 430 capable of detecting the pressing operation of the performance button 156. The CPU 404 monitors the states of the shutter sensor 428 and the performance button sensor 430 at each interrupt time.

[0190] The CPU 404 also transmits and receives signals to the second sub-control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of the performance device 160, including display control of the performance image display device 157 (hereinafter also referred to as the "liquid crystal display device 157"). The second sub-control unit 500 may be configured with multiple control units, such as a control unit that controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 157 and a control unit that controls various performance drive devices (for example, a control unit that controls the motor drive of the shutter 163).

[0191] The second sub-control unit 500 is equipped with a basic circuit 502 that receives control commands sent by the first sub-control unit 400 via an input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on these control commands, and this basic circuit 502 is equipped with a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input and output of various devices, and a counter timer 512 for measuring time, number of times, etc. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output by a crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The ROM 506 stores control programs and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, etc.

[0192] The CPU 504 transmits the 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 an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 504 for each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the timing of this interrupt request.

[0193] The second sub-control unit 500 is also provided with a VDP 516 (video display processor), to which the ROM 506 and VRAM 518 are connected via a bus. The VDP 516 reads out image data and the like 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 performance image display device 157.

[0194] <Main control board> Next, the main control board 600 (first board) will be described with reference to Fig. 11. Fig. 11(a) is a plan view of the main control board 600 before the identification board 610 is separated, and Fig. 11(b) is a plan view of the main control board 600 after the identification board 610 is separated.

[0195] The 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 the board constituting the main control unit 300, but may be a board constituting the first sub-control unit 400 or the second sub-control unit 500 described using FIG. 10, or may be another board mounted on the gaming machine. In addition, the gaming machine may be equipped with multiple boards equivalent to the "first board."

[0196] The main control board 600 is configured to include a substrate 602 made of a rectangular plate-like body, a pattern wiring (not shown) and a solder resist layer 604 (hereinafter also referred to as "resist layer 604" and corresponding to a first resist layer) formed on one surface of the substrate 602, a plurality of types of components 606 mounted on one surface of the substrate 602, identification information 608 printed in a predetermined area (an area where the pattern wiring and resist layer 604 are not formed) on one surface of the substrate 602, and an identification board 610 having identification information 622 different from the identification information 608. A gap is provided from the end of the substrate 602 to the end of the resist layer 604.

[0197] According to this example, the identification information 608 is printed in an area where the pattern wiring or the resist layer 604 is not formed. Therefore, even if other information (such as the name of the component) is printed on the resist layer 604, the visibility of the identification information 608 can be improved, thereby improving convenience.

[0198] 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 Company) and the identification number of the main control board 600 (in this example, XXX-YYY) printed on one side of the base material 602.

[0199] The "identification information" according to the present invention may be any identification information including information capable of identifying the manufacturer of the gaming machine. For example, it may be only the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100, or it may be identification information including information such as the date of manufacture of the main control board 600 in addition to the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100 and the identification number of the main control board 600, or it may be identification information including information other than characters such as a two-dimensional code or a symbol.

[0200] <Main control board / board housing recess> Next, board accommodating recess 612 (recess of a first shape) of main control board 600 will be described.

[0201] A board accommodating 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. The board accommodating recess 612 is large enough to accommodate the identification board 610 therein, and is cut inward from the short side on the right side of the main control board 600, forming an approximately inverted U-shape when viewed from the front.

[0202] Board accommodating recess 612 (first shape recess) is composed of two side walls 612a extending inward from the right short side of main control board 600, and a bottom surface 612b connecting these two side walls 612a.

[0203] 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 short side direction of the main control board 600) is the longitudinal direction of the board accommodating recess 612, and the direction parallel to the side wall 612a (the long side direction of the main control board 600) is the short side direction of the board accommodating recess 612.

[0204] 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 in the inner space of the board accommodating recess 612, and the bottom surface 612b of the board accommodating recess 612 and one opposing side of the identification board 610 are connected in a cuttable manner via a breaking portion 616.

[0205] When the identification board 610 is accommodated in the board accommodating recess 612, its top surface (the surface opposite the board accommodating recess 612) is configured to be approximately flush with the surface on which the board accommodating recess 612 is formed (the right side surface of the main control board 600).

[0206] According to this example, the identification board 610 is accommodated in the board accommodating recess 612 of the main control board 600, and is configured so that when accommodated in this board accommodating recess 612, its upper surface is approximately flush with the right side surface of the main control board 600. This prevents the identification board 610 from coming into contact with other components, etc., when the main control board 600 is transported, etc., thereby improving convenience.

[0207] In addition, the "first shape recess" according to the present invention is not limited to the substrate accommodating recess 612 according to this embodiment. For example, the width w1 of the bottom surface 612b is shorter than the height h1 of the side wall 612a (w1

[0208] <Main control board / Identification board> Next, the identification board 610 of the main control board 600 will be described.

[0209] The identification board 610 is a board on which no pattern wiring or resist layer is formed, and is composed of a base material 620 consisting of a rectangular plate-like body, and identification information 622 printed in a predetermined area (an area on which no pattern wiring or resist layer is formed) on one side of the base material 620.

[0210] 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 name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100 (in this example, AAA Company) and the identification number of the main control board 600 (in this example, XXX-YYY) are printed on one side of the base material 620 as the identification information 622.

[0211] The "identification information" according to the present invention may be any identification information including information capable of identifying the manufacturer of the gaming machine. For example, it may be only the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100, or it may be identification information including information such as the date of manufacture of the main control board 600 in addition to the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100 and the identification number of the main control board 600, or it may be information other than characters such as a two-dimensional code or a symbol.

[0212] <Main control board / fracture part> Next, the breakage portion 616 of the main control board 600 will be described.

[0213] ​As shown in FIG. 11(a), the breaking portion 616 is a portion where a plurality of slits (perforations) are formed at predetermined intervals at the connection portion between the base material 602 of the main control board 600 and the base material 620 of the identification board 610, and is a portion for making it easy to separate the identification board 610 from the base material 602 of the main control board 600.

[0214] By cutting the breaking portion 616 by hand (or with a tool such as pliers), the identification board 610 can be separated from the base material 602 of the main control board 600, as shown in FIG. 11(b).

[0215] As explained using FIG. 11(a), before the identification board 610 is separated, the main control board 600 has two types of identification information: identification information 618 of the main control board 600 (name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100: BBB Company) and identification information 622 of the identification board 610 (name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100: AAA Company), and therefore it is not possible to identify the manufacturer of the gaming machine.

[0216] However, as shown in FIG. 11(b), by separating the identification board 610 from the base material 602 of the main control board 600, only the identification information 618 (name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100: BBB Company) remains on the main control board 600, and the main control board 600 (first board) is a board in which the manufacturer of the gaming machine (in this example, BBB Company) can be identified by cutting the breaking portion 616.

[0217] When a company has multiple affiliated companies, manufacturing a circuit board for each affiliated company results in increased manufacturing costs; however, according to this example, one or more company names can be printed on one circuit board product, and when each affiliated company manufactures and assembles the gaming machine, they can choose to keep only their own company name or delete unnecessary company names, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and providing gaming machines that do not have any defects during assembly or inspection.

[0218] Note that the shape of the "breaking part" according to the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, there may be only one slit, or instead of the slit (perforation), a V-cut may be adopted. That is, any part that can separate the identification substrate from the base material of the main control substrate is acceptable.

[0219] <Main control board / Adapter accommodation recess> Next, the adapter accommodation recess 614 (recess of the second shape) of the main control board 600 will be described.

[0220] On the left side surface of the main control board 600 (the short side on the left in the front view), there is a recess having a size capable of accommodating one or more adapters 624 inside, and an adapter accommodation recess 614 (recess of the second shape) in a substantially U-shaped in the front view, which is cut inward from the short side on the left of the main control board 600 is formed.

[0221] The adapter accommodation recess 614 (recess of the second shape) is composed of two side walls 614a extending inward from the short side on the left of the main control board 600 and a bottom surface 614b connecting the two side walls 614a.

[0222] The width w3 of the bottom surface 614b is longer than the height h3 of the side wall 614a (w3>h3). The direction parallel to the bottom surface 614b (the short side direction of the main control board 600) is the longitudinal direction of the adapter accommodation recess 614, and the direction parallel to the side wall 614a (the longitudinal direction of the main control board 600) is the short side direction of the adapter accommodation recess 614.

[0223] On the bottom surface 614b of the adapter accommodation recess 614, two adapters 624 to which connectors such as optical fibers can be connected are arranged at a predetermined interval.

[0224] Note that the "recess of the second shape" according to the present invention is not limited to the adapter accommodation recess 614 according to this example. For example, the width w3 of the bottom surface 614b may be shorter than the height h3 of the side wall 614a (w3<h3), or 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 have a shape other than a rectangular shape (such as a curved surface shape).

[0225] <Main control board / Board housing recess and adapter housing recess> When comparing the shapes of the board housing recess 612 (recess of the first shape) and the adapter housing recess 614 (recess of the second shape) on the main control board 600, as shown in FIG. 11(b), the height h1 of the side wall 612a of the board housing recess 612 is higher than the height h3 of the side wall 614a of the adapter housing recess 614 (h1 > h3), the width w1 of the bottom surface 612b of the board housing recess 612 is narrower than the width w3 of the bottom surface 614b of the adapter housing recess 614 (w1 < w3), and the board housing recess 612 and the adapter housing recess 614 have different shapes from each other.

[0226] According to this example, since it has the feature point of having recesses with different shapes, it becomes easy to identify the board, and it is possible to correctly recognize the orientation of the board, improving the workability during the installation of the board, etc., and preventing installation mistakes of the board in advance.

[0227] In the manufacturing process of the game table, the board products in the state of being formed are covered with various board cases and installed, fixed, and attached in the game table. However, many board products have similar outer shapes, and during the manufacturing and assembly of the game table, installation mistakes may occur, or although no installation mistakes occur, the installer may be confused about which board to install and waste working time. According to this example, it is easier to distinguish the boards, and the process during the manufacturing and assembly of the game table can be simplified.

[0228] Also, the height h1 of the side wall 612a of the board housing recess 612 (recess of the first shape) is higher than the height h3 of the side wall 614a of the adapter housing recess 614 (recess of the second shape) (h1 > h3), and the bottom surface 612b of the board housing recess 612 (recess of the first shape) is located more inward of the main control board 600 than the bottom surface 614b of the adapter housing recess 614 (recess of the second shape). Therefore, it becomes easy to cut the identification board 610 housed in the board housing recess 612 (recess of the first shape), and the workability can be improved.

[0229] Next, focusing on the positional relationship between the board accommodating recess 612 (recess of first shape) and the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) of the main control board 600, and the positional relationship between the adapter accommodating recess 614 (recess of second shape) and the resist layer 604 (first resist layer), as shown in Figure 11 (b), the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (fracture surface of the first shape) of the board accommodating recess 612 to the end of the resist layer 604 is configured to be 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).

[0230] In other words, the main control board 600 is configured so that the shortest distance x1 between the board accommodating recess 612 and the resist layer 604 in the first direction (the longitudinal direction of the main control board 600) is longer than the shortest distance x2 between the adapter accommodating recess 614 and the resist layer 604 in the first direction (the longitudinal direction of the main control board 600) (x1>x2).

[0231] According to this example, the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (fracture surface of the first shape) of the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of the first shape) of the main control substrate 600 to the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) is longer than the shortest distance x2 from the bottom surface 614b of the adapter accommodating recess 614 (recess of the second shape) to the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) (x1>x2). This makes it possible to ensure a clearance (work space) from the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of the first shape) to the resist layer, making it easier to cut the fracture portion 616 formed in the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of the first shape), improving workability, and even when cutting work is performed by placing fingers around the periphery of the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of the first shape) or using a tool, it is possible to prevent fingers or tools from touching the resistor layer or pattern wiring, thereby preventing damage to the main control substrate, etc.

[0232] Also, in this way, by making the shortest distance x1 from the end of the resist layer 604 at the location where the break portion 616 is not provided (for example, the adapter accommodation recess 614 (the recess of the second shape)) longer than the shortest distance x2 to the end of the resist layer 604 at the location where the break portion 616 is provided, it is possible to make it difficult for cracks to occur in the resist layer and the pattern wiring due to the stress and strain during cutting from the break portion 616.

[0233] Also, in this example, in order to make it difficult for cracks to occur in the resist layer and the pattern wiring due to the stress and strain during cutting from the break portion 616, as shown in FIG. 11(b), the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (the breaking surface of the first shape) of the substrate accommodation recess 612 to the end of the resist layer 604 is configured to be longer (x1>z1) than the shortest distance z1 from one of the long sides of the main control substrate 600 (the long side itself can also be said to be the cross section of the substrate) to the end of the resist layer 604. However, in order to secure a clearance (working space) from the substrate accommodation recess 612 (the recess of the first shape) to the resist layer 604, the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (the breaking surface of the first shape) of the substrate accommodation recess 612 to the end of the resist layer 604 may be configured to be shorter (x1<z1) than the shortest distance z1 from one of the long sides of the main control substrate 600 to the end of the resist layer 604. Such a configuration is not limited to this embodiment and can also be applied to a substrate not provided with a recess of the second shape.

[0234] Further, in this example, in order to make it difficult for cracks to occur in the resist layer and the pattern wiring due to the stress and strain during cutting from the break portion 616, as shown in FIG. 11(b), the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (the fracture surface of the first shape) of the substrate accommodation recess 612 to the end of the resist layer 604 is configured to be longer than the shortest distance z2 from one of the short sides of the main control substrate 600 to the end of the resist layer 604 (x1>z2). However, in order to secure a clearance (working space) from the substrate accommodation recess 612 (the recess of the first shape) to the resist layer 604, the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (the fracture surface of the first shape) of the substrate accommodation recess 612 to the end of the resist layer 604 may be configured to be shorter than the shortest distance z2 from one of the short sides of the main control substrate 600 (the short side itself can also be said to be the cross section of the substrate) to the end of the resist layer 604 (x1<z2). Such a configuration is not limited to this embodiment and can also be applied to a substrate without a recess of the second shape.

[0235] Also, in this example, the shortest distance y1 from the side wall 612a of the substrate accommodation recess 612 (the recess of the first shape) of the main control substrate 600 to the end of the resist layer 604 (the first resist layer) is configured to be longer than the shortest distance y2 from the side wall 614a of the adapter accommodation recess 614 (the recess of the second shape) to the end of the resist layer 604 (the first resist layer) (y1>y2).

[0236] In other words, the shortest distance y1 in the second direction (the short side direction of the main control substrate 600) between the substrate accommodation recess 612 and the resist layer 604 is configured to be longer than the shortest distance y2 in the second direction (the short side direction of the main control substrate 600) between the adapter accommodation recess 614 and the resist layer 604 (y1>y2).

[0237] According to this example, the shortest distance y1 from the side wall 612a of the board accommodating recess 612 (recess of first shape) of the main control board 600 to the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) is longer than the shortest distance y2 from the side wall 614a of the adapter accommodating recess 614 (recess of second shape) to the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) (y1>y2). This makes it possible to ensure a clearance (work space) from the board accommodating recess 612 (recess of first shape) to the resist layer, making it easier to cut the breaking portion 616 formed in the board accommodating recess 612 (recess of first shape) and improving workability. In addition, even if a cutting operation is performed by placing fingers around the periphery of the board accommodating recess 612 (recess of first shape) or using a tool, it is possible to prevent fingers or tools from touching the resistor layer or pattern wiring, thereby preventing damage to the main control board.

[0238] Furthermore, by making the shortest distance y1 to the end of the resist layer 604 at a location that includes the break portion 616 longer than the shortest distance y2 to the end of the resist layer 604 at a location that does not include the break portion 616 (for example, the adapter accommodating recess 614 (recess of the second shape)), it is possible to make it less likely that cracks will occur in the resist layer or pattern wiring due to stress or distortion when cutting from the break portion 616.

[0239] In this example, the shortest distance from the board accommodating recess 612 to the resist layer 604 is longer than the shortest distance from the adapter accommodating recess 614 to the resist layer 604 in both the first direction (longitudinal direction of the main control board 600) and the second direction (shortitudinal direction of the main control board 600). However, the present invention is not limited to this and may be applied to only one of the first direction (longitudinal direction of the main control board 600) and the second direction (shortitudinal direction of the main control board 600).

[0240] <Main control board / components> Next, the components 606 mounted on the main control board 600 will be described.

[0241] The components 606 mounted on the main control board 600 include the adapter 624 disposed in the adapter accommodating recess 614 described above, as well as passive components 606a (606a1, 606a2) such as resistors, capacitors, and coils, a connector 606b, and an IC 606c.

[0242] In the example shown in FIG. 11(b), a plurality of passive components 606a (606a1, 606a2), an IC 606c, and the like are disposed near the board accommodating recess 612 of the main control board 600.

[0243] The longitudinal direction of one passive component 606a1 (first passive component) among the multiple passive components 606a is the same as the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodating recess 612, and the longitudinal direction of one passive component 606a2 (second passive component) among the multiple passive components 606a is a direction different from the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodating recess 612 and is a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of a first shape).

[0244] According to this example, the longitudinal direction of one passive component 606a1 (first passive component) among the multiple passive components 606a is the same as the longitudinal direction of the board accommodating recess 612 (recess of first shape) (longitudinal direction of the identification board 610). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the effect that the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the board accommodating recess 612 (recess of first shape) when cutting the breaking portion 616 has on the passive component 606a1 (first passive component) mounted on the main control board 600 (first board), and to prevent damage to the passive component 606a1 (first passive component).

[0245] 11B, a plurality of passive components 606a (606a1, 606a2), an IC 606c, and the like are also disposed near the adapter accommodating recess 614 of the main control board 600. As shown in FIG.

[0246] These passive components are axial components with leads extending from both ends of the main body as shown in Fig. 11. In addition, in this embodiment and the modified examples described below, the positional relationship of the passive components is described, but this is not limiting, and the passive components may be axial components included in the passive components, or control ICs included in the active components, and include components that have a long side and a short side.

[0247] Here, considering the positional relationship between the substrate 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 substrate accommodating recess 612 to the passive component 606a1 is configured to be longer than the shortest distance x4 from the adapter accommodating recess 614 to the passive component 606a2 (x3>x4).

[0248] According to this example, the shortest distance x3 from the board accommodating recess 612 (recess having a first shape) to the passive component 606a1 (first passive component) is longer than the shortest distance x4 from the adapter accommodating recess 614 (recess having a second shape) to the passive component 606a2 (second passive component) (x3>x4). This makes it possible to ensure a clearance (work space) from the board accommodating recess 612 (recess having a first shape) to the passive component 606a1 (first passive component). This makes it easier to cut the breaking portion 616 formed in the board accommodating recess 612 (recess having a first shape), thereby improving workability. In addition, even when a cutting operation is performed by placing a finger around the board accommodating recess 612 (recess having a first shape) or by using a tool, it is possible to prevent the finger or tool from touching the passive component 606a1 (first passive component). This makes it possible to prevent damage to the passive component 606a1 (first passive component).

[0249] Note that, it may be configured such that the shortest distance x3 from the substrate accommodation recess 612 to the passive component 606a1 is shorter than the shortest distance x4 from the adapter accommodation recess 614 to the passive component 606a2 (x3 < x4). With such a configuration, for the component closer to the end portion having the breakage portion, the longitudinal direction of the component is orthogonal to the direction in which stress is applied during cutting, so that breakage of the component can be prevented.

[0250] Further, the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodation recess 612 and the longitudinal direction of the passive component 606a2 are different directions, and the shortest distance x3' from the substrate accommodation recess 612 to the passive component 606a2 is configured to be longer than the shortest distance x3 from the substrate accommodation recess 612 to the passive component 606a1 (x3' > x3). Also, these shortest distances satisfy "x3 < x4 < x3'", and it can be seen from FIG. 11 that the shortest distance α from the substrate accommodation recess 612 to the passive component 606a2 near the adapter accommodation recess 614 passes through a distance longer than x3', and the components parallel to the stress direction applied to the substrate are arranged at positions far from the breakage portion. Note that the shortest distance x3' is the distance of a line parallel to the long side of the substrate on the virtual extension line of the bottom surface 612b, but it may also be the distance on an oblique line from the substrate accommodation recess 612 toward the passive component 606a2.

[0251] According to this example, the longitudinal direction of the passive component 606a2 (second passive component) is different from the direction of the substrate accommodation recess 612 (first-shaped recess), and the passive component 606a2 (second passive component) is likely to be affected by the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodation recess 612 (first-shaped recess) when cutting the breakage portion 616. However, by arranging the passive component 606a2 (second passive component) at a position farther from the substrate accommodation recess 612 (first-shaped recess) than the passive component 606a1 (first passive component), breakage of the passive component 606a2 (second passive component) can be prevented.

[0252] In other words, if the direction in which stress is applied to the board when breaking portion 616 is cut (the longitudinal direction of main control board 600 in FIG. 11) is the same as the longitudinal direction of the component, damage to the component can be prevented by placing the component away from breaking portion 616.

[0253] <Main control board / fracture surface> Next, a cutaway view of main control board 600 will be described.

[0254] 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 have burrs (not shown; hereinafter, may be referred to as "molding burrs") caused by breakage due to router processing or the like when molding each board, and the main control board 600 (first board) and the identification board 610 are each boards having a fracture surface (a fracture surface of a third shape) where a molding burr was generated.

[0255] 11(b), when the identification board 610 is separated from the base material 602 of the main control board 600, a burr 632 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a "fracture burr") generated when the fracture portion 616 is fractured (separated) into two is formed (remains) on the base material 602 of the main control board 600 and the base material 620 of the identification board 610. That is, the main control board 600 and the identification board 610 after separation each become boards having a fracture surface (a fracture surface of a first shape) on which the burr 632 is generated in addition to a fracture surface (a fracture surface of a third shape) on which the burr is generated during molding.

[0256] The burr 632 at the time of breaking is a burr that remains when the breaking portion 616 is broken (separated) into two by a slit (perforation), and is composed of a plurality of convex portions 632a (first convex portions). The convex portions 632a of the burr 632 at the time of breaking are burrs with larger irregularities than the burrs at the time of molding, and the fracture surface on which the burrs at the time of molding have occurred (fracture surface of a third shape) has rougher irregularities (larger irregularities) than the fracture surface on which the burr 632 at the time of breaking has occurred (cross section of the first shape).

[0257] The fracture surface where the burr 632 occurred during breaking (fracture surface of the first shape) is a 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, and is therefore located more inward of the main control board 600 than the fracture surface where the burr occurred during molding (fracture surface of the third shape).

[0258] According to this example, the fracture surface where the burr 632 occurred (fracture surface of the first shape) is located inside of the fracture surface where the burr occurred during molding (fracture surface of the third shape), so that a clearance (work space) from the recess of the first shape to the resist layer can be secured, and the fracture surface formed in the recess of the first shape can be easily cut, improving workability. Also, because the rough fracture surface is located inside the main control board, safety can be improved compared to the case where the rough fracture surface is exposed outside the main control board.

[0259] <Sub-control board (second board)> Next, the sub-control board 650 (second board) will be described with reference to Fig. 12. Fig. 12 is a plan view of the sub-control board 650.

[0260] 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 the board constituting the first sub-control unit 400, but may be a board constituting the main control unit 300 or the second sub-control unit 500 described using FIG. 10, or may be another board mounted on the gaming machine. In addition, the gaming machine may be equipped with multiple boards equivalent to the "second board."

[0261] The sub-control board 650 is composed of a base material 652 consisting of a rectangular plate-like body, pattern wiring (not shown) and a resist layer 654 (second resist layer) formed on one side of the base material 652, and multiple types of components 656 mounted on one side of the base material 652.

[0262] <Sub-control board / fracture surface> Next, a broken surface of the sub-control board 650 will be described.

[0263] A portion of each of the longitudinal and lateral sides of the base material 652 of the sub-control board 650 has burrs 658 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "molding burrs 658") caused by breakage due to router processing or the like when molding the base material 652, and the sub-control board 650 (second board) is a board having a first fracture surface 650a (a fracture surface of a second shape) where the molding burr 658 has occurred, and a second fracture surface 650b where the molding burr 658 has not occurred.

[0264] It should be noted that the sub-control board 650 is a board that does not include a board equivalent to the identification board 610 included in the main control board 600, or a break portion equivalent to the break portion 616 included in the main control board 600.

[0265] Molding burr 658 of sub-control board 650 is a burr generated by breakage caused by router processing or the like when molding base material 652 of sub-control board 650, and is composed of multiple convex portions 658a (second convex portions). Molding burr 658 is a burr with smaller irregularities than breakage burr 632 (burr remaining when breakage portion 616 of main control board 600 is broken (separated) into two by a slit (perforation)) of main control board 600 (first board) described using Fig. 11, and fracture surface 660 (fracture surface of second shape) where molding burr 658 has occurred has finer irregularities (smaller irregularities) than the fracture surface (cross section of first shape) where breakage burr 632 has occurred.

[0266] Here, focusing on the positional relationship between board accommodating recess 612 and resist layer 604 of main control board 600, and the positional relationship between first fracture surface 650a and resist layer 654 of sub-control board 650, the shortest distance x1 from bottom surface 612b of board accommodating recess 612 of main control board 600 to resist layer 604, as shown in Figure 11(b), is configured to be longer than the shortest distance x5 from first fracture surface 650a of sub-control board 650 to resist layer 654, as shown in Figure 12 (x1>x5).

[0267] According to this example, the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (fracture surface of the first shape) of the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of the first shape) of the main control substrate 600 to the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) is longer than the shortest distance x5 from the first fracture surface 650a (fracture surface of the second shape) of the sub-control substrate 650 to the resist layer 654 (second resist layer) (x1>x5). This makes it possible to ensure a clearance (work space) from the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of the first shape) to the resist layer, making it easier to cut the fracture portion 616 formed in the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of the first shape). This improves workability. In addition, even if a cutting operation is performed by placing fingers around the periphery of the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of the first shape) or using a tool, it is possible to prevent fingers or tools from touching the resistor layer or pattern wiring, thereby preventing damage to the main control substrate.

[0268] 12, the shortest distance x5 from first fracture surface 650a of sub-control board 650 to resist layer 654 is longer than the shortest distance x6 from second fracture surface 650b to resist layer 654 (x5>x6). With this configuration, it is possible to prevent cracks from occurring in the resist layer when separating a waste board or adjacent boards during board molding.

[0269] <Main board storage case> Next, the configuration of the main board storage case 640 (642, 644) will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0270] FIG. 13 is an exploded oblique view showing main board storage case 640 and main control board 600, and FIG. 14(a) is a plan view of main board storage case 640 housing main control board 600, viewed from the board housing body 642 side.

[0271] FIG. 14(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 14(a), and FIG. 14(c) is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a conventional substrate corresponding to FIG. 14(b).

[0272] As shown in Figure 13, the main substrate storage case 640 is a box-shaped body formed by combining a substrate container 642 (container) having a roughly rectangular corner-plate-shaped bottom surface and a lid 644 arranged to cover the internal space of this substrate container 642.

[0273] Main control board 600 is stored in the internal space of main board storage case 640, fixed to board housing body 642 by screws 646. Board housing body 642 and lid body 644 are each made of translucent resin, and main control board 600 stored inside main board storage case 640 can be viewed from the outside through main board storage case 640.

[0274] Gate-shaped hinge portions 642b are provided at two locations on the lower edge of the substrate housing 642. Hook-shaped hook portions 644a that engage with the hinge portions 642b are provided at two locations on the lower edge of the lid 644, and locking tongue pieces 644b that lock with the upper edge of the substrate housing 642 are provided at both left and right ends of the upper edge.

[0275] Therefore, when assembling the main board storage case 640, first, the hook portion 644a of the lid body 644 is engaged with the hinge portion 642b of the board housing body 642, and then the lid body 644 is swung around the hinge portion 642b to combine the board housing body 642 and the lid body 644, and the locking tongue piece 644b of the lid body 644 is engaged with the locking hole on the upper edge of the board housing body 642, thereby fixing the lid body 644 to the board housing body 642.

[0276] As shown in FIG. 13, two ribs 642a (convex portions) are formed on the left side of the inner space of the board accommodating body 642 when viewed from the front, at a position corresponding to the adapter accommodating recess 614 (recess of second shape) of the main control board 600, and as shown in FIG. 14(a), when the main control board 600 is accommodated in the board accommodating body 642, these two ribs 642a are each fitted into two side walls 614a of the adapter accommodating recess 614 (recess of second shape) of the main control board 600.

[0277] According to this example, since the main board storage case 640 is provided with ribs 642a that can be fitted (abutted) into the adapter accommodation recess 614 (recess of the second shape) of the main control board 600 (first board), when the main control board 600 (first board) is being accommodated, the main control board 600 (first board) can be accommodated in the correct position and with the correct orientation, preventing mistakes in board installation and the like. Moreover, after the main control board 600 (first board) is accommodated, since it can be securely held, rattling of the main control board 600 (first board) during insertion and removal of the connector from the adapter 624 and the like can be suppressed.

[0278] Also, as described above, the board accommodation recess 612 and the adapter accommodation recess 614 of the main control board 600 have different shapes, and the width w1 of the bottom surface 612b of the board accommodation recess 612 is narrower than the width w3 of the bottom surface 614b of the adapter accommodation recess 614 (w1 < w3). Therefore, the two ribs 642a are structured such that they cannot be fitted to the two side walls 614a of the board accommodation recess 612 of the main control board 600.

[0279] According to this example, since the two ribs 642a of the board storage body 642 (storage body) cannot be fitted to the two side walls 614a of the board accommodation recess 612 (recess of the first shape) of the main control board 600, when the main control board 600 is being accommodated, the main control board 600 can be accommodated in the correct position and with the correct orientation, preventing mistakes in board installation and the like.

[0280] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13, at the position corresponding to the board accommodation recess 612 (recess of the first shape) of the main control board 600 on the right side in the front view of the inner space of the board storage body 642, no ribs or the like are disposed. As shown in FIG. 14(a), in a state where the main control board 600 is accommodated in the board storage body 642, voids (spaces where nothing is disposed, hereinafter also referred to as "void regions") are formed above and below the board accommodation recess 612 (recess of the first shape) of the main control board 600.

[0281] Therefore, as shown in Figure 14(b), the components (e.g., IC 606c) arranged on the main control board 600 can be seen through the board accommodating recess 612 from either side of the board accommodating body 642 and the lid body 644 of the main board storage case 640.

[0282] The IC606c is a component disposed near the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess having a first shape). The IC606c is also a component whose chip body can be fitted into a socket. The short side of the IC606c is visible from the gap region, but the IC606c may be disposed vertically so as to be visible from the long side. In this case, the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess having a first shape) may be formed so that the entire long side of the IC606c is visible from the gap region, or the IC606c may be disposed so that the IC606c is visible from a part of the long side.

[0283] Also, other components may not be arranged between the IC 606c and the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of the first shape), and this makes it possible to avoid impeding visibility of the IC 606c from the gap region. If other components are arranged between the IC 606c and the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of the first shape), the other components are shorter than the IC 606c, thereby ensuring visibility from the gap region. In this case, although there is a possibility that the other components will be damaged when the identification substrate 610 is broken, damage to the IC 606c can be prevented, and the substrate can be identified as defective by the damage to the other components.

[0284] According to this example, the board can be easily viewed, making it easier to detect unauthorized components when they are attached to the board, and the components mounted on the board can be confirmed while they are contained in the container, thereby improving maintainability and workability.

[0285] <Main control board / Summary> As described above, the gaming machine according to this embodiment (e.g., the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine equipped with a first board (e.g., the main control board 600 shown in FIG. 11), the first board being a board having a recess of a first shape (e.g., the board accommodating recess 612 shown in FIG. 11), the first board being a board having a recess of a second shape (e.g., the adaptor accommodating recess 614 shown in FIG. 11), and the recess of the first shape and the recess of the second shape being different shapes.

[0286] According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, the board (first board) has a feature of having recesses of different shapes, which makes it easy to identify the board and enables the orientation of the board to be correctly recognized, which improves workability when mounting the board and prevents mistakes in mounting the board. In this way, a gaming machine in which mistakes in mounting are suppressed can be provided.

[0287] In the manufacturing process of game machines, the circuit board products are covered with various circuit board cases and are installed, fixed, and attached inside the game machine. However, many circuit board products have similar external shapes, and installation mistakes can occur during the manufacturing and assembly of game machines, or, even if they do not result in installation mistakes, it can be difficult to know which circuit board to install, resulting in wasted work time. However, the game machine of this embodiment makes it easy to distinguish between circuit boards, simplifying the process of manufacturing and assembling the game machine.

[0288] The container may also include a container (e.g., substrate container 642 shown in FIG. 14(b)) capable of storing the first substrate, and when the first substrate is stored in the container, a component (e.g., IC 606c shown in FIG. 14(b)) arranged on the first substrate may be visible through a recess of the first shape (e.g., substrate accommodating recess 612 shown in FIG. 14(b)).

[0289] With this configuration, the board (first board) can be easily viewed, and when an illegal component is attached, the illegal component can be easily found, and the components mounted on the board can be checked while they are housed in the housing, improving maintainability and workability. In this way, a gaming machine with improved maintainability can be provided.

[0290] In addition, the container may include a container (e.g., substrate container 642 shown in FIG. 14(a)) capable of storing the first substrate, and the container may include a protrusion therein (e.g., rib 642a shown in FIG. 14(a)), and the protrusion may be a portion that can fit into the recess of the second shape (e.g., adapter accommodating recess 614 shown in FIG. 14(a)) but cannot fit into the recess of the first shape (e.g., substrate accommodating recess 612 shown in FIG. 14(a)).

[0291] With this configuration, when the board (first board) is stored, the board can be stored in the correct position and in the correct orientation, which prevents operational errors, and after the board is stored, it can be held securely, which reduces wobbling of the board when inserting and removing a connector, etc. In this way, a gaming machine with improved operability during assembly and inspection can be provided.

[0292] In addition, the first substrate is a substrate that allows one manufacturer of the gaming machine to be identified by cutting a break portion (e.g., break portion 616 shown in Figure 11(a)), and the recess of the first shape may be the portion where the break portion is formed.

[0293] When a company has multiple affiliated companies, manufacturing a circuit board for each affiliated company incurs manufacturing costs, but with this configuration, one or more company names can be printed on one circuit board product, and when each affiliated company manufactures and assembles the gaming machine, they can choose to keep only their own company name or delete unnecessary company names, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and providing gaming machines that do not have any defects during assembly or inspection.

[0294] Furthermore, the first substrate may be a substrate having a plurality of components (e.g., passive components 606 such as resistors, capacitors, and coils as shown in FIG. 11), one of the plurality of components may be a first component (e.g., passive component 606a1 as shown in FIG. 11(b)) arranged in the vicinity of the recess of the first shape, and the longitudinal direction of the recess of the first shape (e.g., substrate accommodating recess 612 as shown in FIG. 11(b)) and the longitudinal direction of the first component may be the same direction.

[0295] With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the effect of the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the recess of the first shape when the breaking portion is cut on the first passive component mounted on the first substrate, and to prevent damage to the first passive component. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which defects due to damage to components are suppressed.

[0296] Furthermore, the first substrate may be a substrate having a plurality of components (e.g., passive components 606 such as resistors, capacitors, and coils shown in FIG. 11, long and thin components, and components having terminals protruding from their main bodies), one of the plurality of components may be a first component arranged in the vicinity of the recess of the first shape (e.g., passive component 606a1 shown in FIG. 11(b)), one of the plurality of components may be a second component arranged in the vicinity of the recess of the second shape (e.g., passive component 606a2 shown in FIG. 11(b)), and the shortest distance from the recess of the first shape to the first component (e.g., shortest distance x3 shown in FIG. 11(b)) may be longer than the shortest distance from the recess of the second shape to the second component (e.g., shortest distance x4 shown in FIG. 11(b)).

[0297] With this configuration, a clearance (work space) can be secured from the recess of the first shape to the first passive component, which makes it easier to cut the breakage portion formed in the recess of the first shape, and improves workability. In addition, even if the cutting work is performed by placing fingers around the periphery of the recess of the first shape or by using a tool, the fingers or the tool can be prevented from touching the first passive component, and damage to the first passive component can be prevented. In this way, a gaming machine can be provided that suppresses malfunctions due to damage to parts and improves the safety of the worker.

[0298] In addition, the longitudinal direction of the recess of the first shape and the longitudinal direction of the second part may be different directions, and the shortest distance from the recess of the first shape to the second part (e.g., the shortest distance α shown in Figure 11(b)) may be longer than the shortest distance from the recess of the first shape to the first part (e.g., the shortest distance x3 shown in Figure 11(b)).

[0299] With this configuration, the longitudinal direction of the second passive component is different from the direction of the recess of the first shape, and the second passive component is susceptible to the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the recess of the first shape when the breaking portion is cut, but by arranging the second passive component at a position farther from the recess of the first shape than the first passive component, it is possible to prevent damage to the second passive component. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which malfunctions due to damage to components are suppressed.

[0300] Furthermore, the first substrate may be a substrate having a resist (e.g., resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 11), the first substrate may be a substrate having identification information (e.g., identification information 608 shown in FIG. 11) displayed in a predetermined area, the identification information being identification information including information capable of identifying one of the manufacturers of the gaming machine, and the predetermined area may be an area in which the resist is not formed.

[0301] With this 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.

[0302] The predetermined area may be an area where no pattern wiring is formed.

[0303] With this configuration, even if other information is printed, the visibility of the identification information can be improved, and convenience can be improved.

[0304] <Main control board and sub control board / Summary> As described above, the gaming machine according to this 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. 11) and a second board (for example, the sub-control board 650 shown in FIG. 12), the first board is a board having a first shaped fracture surface (for example, a fracture surface having a burr 632 at the time of fracture shown in FIG. 11(b)), the second board is a board having a second shaped fracture surface (for example, the first fracture surface 650a shown in FIG. 12), and the first shaped fracture surface and the second shaped fracture surface are different shapes.

[0305] According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is easy to distinguish between the first and second boards, the workability during installation of the boards can be improved, and installation errors of the boards can be prevented. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which installation errors are suppressed.

[0306] In the manufacturing process of game machines, the circuit board products are covered with various circuit board cases and are installed, fixed, and attached inside the game machine. However, many circuit board products have similar external shapes, and installation mistakes can occur during the manufacturing and assembly of game machines, or, even if they do not result in installation mistakes, it can be difficult to know which circuit board to install, resulting in wasted work time. However, the game machine of this embodiment makes it easy to distinguish between circuit boards, simplifying the process of manufacturing and assembling the game machine.

[0307] Furthermore, the first substrate may be a substrate having a first resist (e.g., resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 11), the second substrate may be a substrate having a second resist (e.g., resist layer 654 shown in FIG. 12), the fracture surface of the second shape may be a fracture surface having a second convex portion (e.g., convex portion 658a shown in FIG. 12), the fracture surface of the first shape may be a fracture surface having a first convex portion (e.g., convex portion 632a shown in FIG. 11(b)) larger than the second convex portion, and the shortest distance from the fracture surface of the first shape to the first resist (e.g., shortest distance x1 shown in FIG. 11(b)) may be longer (farther) than the shortest distance from the fracture surface of the second shape to the second resist (e.g., shortest distance x5 shown in FIG. 12).

[0308] With this configuration, a clearance (work space) can be secured from the recess of the first shape to the resist layer, which makes it easier to cut the breakage portion formed in the recess of the first shape, and improves workability. In addition, even if the cutting work is performed by placing fingers around the periphery of the recess of the first shape or by using a tool, the fingers or tool can be prevented from touching the resist layer or the pattern wiring, and damage to the main control board can be prevented. In this way, a gaming machine in which malfunctions due to damage to parts are suppressed can be provided.

[0309] Furthermore, the first substrate may be a substrate that allows one manufacturer of the gaming machine to be identified by cutting a break portion (e.g., break portion 616 shown in Figure 11(a)), and the second substrate may be a substrate that does not have the break portion, and the break surface of the first shape may be a break surface formed by cutting the break portion.

[0310] When a company has multiple affiliated companies, manufacturing a circuit board for each affiliated company incurs manufacturing costs, but with this configuration, one or more company names can be printed on one circuit board product, and when each affiliated company manufactures and assembles the gaming machine, they can choose to keep only their own company name or delete unnecessary company names, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and providing gaming machines that do not have any defects during assembly or inspection.

[0311] Furthermore, the first substrate may be a substrate having a fracture surface of a third shape (e.g., a fracture surface where a burr has occurred during molding), the fracture surface of the third shape is a fracture surface formed during molding of the first substrate, the fracture surface of the first shape is rougher than the fracture surface of the third shape, and the fracture surface of the first shape may be a fracture surface located more inward than the fracture surface of the third shape in the first substrate.

[0312] With this configuration, a clearance (work space) can be secured between the recess of the first shape and the resist layer, making it easier to cut the fractured portion formed in the recess of the first shape, and improving workability. In addition, since the rough fracture surface is located inside the substrate, safety can be improved. In this way, a gaming machine can be provided that suppresses malfunctions caused by breakage of parts and improves the safety of workers.

[0313] The fracture surface of the second shape may be a fracture surface that constitutes a part of one or more sides of the second substrate.

[0314] With this configuration, the shape of the second substrate can be simplified, and the degree of freedom in circuit design can be improved.

[0315] Furthermore, the first substrate may be a substrate having a first resist (e.g., resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 11), the first substrate may be a substrate having identification information (e.g., identification information 608 shown in FIG. 11) displayed in a predetermined area, the identification information being identification information including information capable of identifying one of the manufacturers of the gaming machine, and the predetermined area may be an area where the first resist is not formed.

[0316] With this 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.

[0317] The predetermined area may be an area where no pattern wiring is formed.

[0318] With this configuration, even if other information is printed, the visibility of the identification information can be improved, and convenience can be improved.

[0319] Further, a gaming machine according to the present embodiment (e.g., the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine including a first board (e.g., the main control board 600 shown in FIG. 11), the first board being a board having a cross-sectional portion of a predetermined shape (e.g., the broken portion 616 shown in FIG. 11(a)), the first board being a board having a cross-sectional portion of a specific shape (e.g., a molding burr, a concave portion, a convex portion, a cross-section of the long side of the main control board 600, a cross-section of the short side of the main control board 600), the first board being a board having a first resist (e.g., the resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 11), and the first board being a board having a shortest distance from the cross-sectional portion of the predetermined shape to the first resist. is a first distance (e.g., the shortest distance x1 shown in FIG. 11(b)), the first substrate is a substrate where the shortest distance from the cross-sectional portion of the specific shape to the first resist is a second distance (e.g., the shortest distance z1 shown in FIG. 11(b)), the first substrate is a substrate where a break portion is cut to identify one manufacturer of the gaming machine, the cross-sectional portion of the predetermined shape is a cross-sectional portion formed by cutting the break portion, the cross-sectional portion of the predetermined shape and the cross-sectional portion of the specific shape are different shapes, and the first distance is longer than the second distance.

[0320] According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the fractured portion is cut, the distortion caused by the stress applied to the board can be reduced, and damage to the board and the components mounted on the board can be prevented. In this way, a gaming machine in which defects caused by damage to components are suppressed can be provided.

[0321] In the manufacturing process of game machines, the circuit board products are covered with various circuit board cases and are installed, fixed, and attached inside the game machine. However, many circuit board products have similar external shapes, and installation mistakes can occur during the manufacturing and assembly of game machines, or, even if they do not result in installation mistakes, it can be difficult to know which circuit board to install, resulting in wasted work time. However, the game machine of this embodiment makes it easy to distinguish between circuit boards, simplifying the process of manufacturing and assembling the game machine.

[0322] Furthermore, the first substrate may be a substrate having a first side (e.g., a long side), the first substrate may be a substrate having a cross-sectional portion of the specified shape along the first side, and the first side may be a side parallel to a direction in which stress acts on the first substrate.

[0323] With this configuration, it is possible to reduce distortion in the board due to stress applied to the board when the breaking portion is cut, thereby preventing damage to the board and components mounted on the board.

[0324] <Main Control Board According to Modification 1> Next, a main control board 670 (first board) according to the first modification will be described with reference to Fig. 15. Figs. 15(a) and (b) are plan views of the main control board 670 according to the first modification.

[0325] The main control board 670 of the first variant example is composed of a base material 672 consisting of a rectangular plate-like body, a pattern wiring (not shown) and a resist layer 674 (first resist layer) formed on one side of the base material 672, multiple types of components 676 mounted on one side of the base material 672, identification information 678 printed in a predetermined area (an area where the pattern wiring and resist layer 674 are 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.

[0326] 11, an example was shown in which board accommodating recess 612 (recess of first shape) is formed on the right side surface (short side on the right side as viewed from the front) of main control board 600, but in main control board 670 according to the modified example, board accommodating recess 682 (recess of first shape) of the same shape as board accommodating recess 612 (recess of first shape) of main control board 600 is formed on the lower side surface (long side on the lower side as viewed from the front) of main control board 670. Also, an adapter accommodating recess 684 of the same shape as adapter accommodating recess 614 of main control board 600 is formed on the upper side surface (long side on the upper side as viewed from the front) of main control board 600.

[0327] The main control board can be applied even if it does not have the adaptor accommodating recess 684. Furthermore, the "first board" according to the present invention may be a peripheral board (board for performance) or a relay board instead of the main control board.

[0328] According to this example, board accommodating recess 682 (recess of a first shape) is formed on the long side of main control board 670 (first board), so that when breaking portion 696 is cut, distortion caused in base material 672 of main control board 670 (first board) due to stress applied from identification board 680 to base material 672 of main control board 670 (first board) can be reduced, and damage to base material 672 of main control board 670 (first board) and components mounted on base material 672 of main control board 670 (first board) can be prevented.

[0329] In the modified example, the direction in which the main control board 670 is stressed is the longitudinal direction, and the board accommodating recess 682 is provided along the longitudinal direction and arranged in a direction parallel to the stress direction. On the other hand, when the fractured portion is cut, a force acts in a direction different from the stress direction, so that distortion of the base material 672 can be suppressed when the fractured portion is cut.

[0330] Furthermore, if an attempt is made to forcibly remove main control board 670 (first board) from a main board storage case (for example, board housing body 642 shown in FIG. 13), main control board 670 is more likely to be damaged than a main control board having a board storage recess formed on its short side (for example, main control board 600 shown in FIG. 11(a)). This makes it possible to leave traces of tampering, etc., thereby improving crime prevention.

[0331] In this example, the identification information 678 is placed near the substrate accommodating recess 682, but the "predetermined area" according to the present invention is not limited to this example, and may be placed in an area spaced a predetermined distance from the substrate accommodating recess 682 (for example, the area indicated by symbol A in Figure 15(a) with the resist layer 674 sandwiched between the substrate accommodating recess 682).

[0332] According to this example, since the distance from the identification information 692 of the identification board 680 is increased, the two types of identification information (the identification information 678 and the identification information 692) can be easily distinguished, and work errors and the like can be reduced.

[0333] <Main control board / components according to modification example 1> Next, components 676 mounted on main control board 670 according to the first modification will be described.

[0334] Components 676 implemented on main control board 670 according to the first modification include passive components 676a (676a1, 676a2) such as resistors, capacitors, and coils, and an IC 676c.

[0335] In the example shown in FIGS. 15(a) and 15(b), a plurality of passive components 676a (676a1, 676a2), an IC 676c, and the like are disposed near a board accommodating recess 682 (a recess of a first shape) of a main control board 670.

[0336] The longitudinal direction of one passive component 676a1 (first passive component) among the multiple passive components 676a is the same as the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodating recess 682, and the longitudinal direction of one passive component 676a2 (second passive component) among the multiple passive components 676a is a different direction from the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodating recess 682 and is a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodating recess 682.

[0337] According to this example, the longitudinal direction of one passive component 676a1 (first passive component) among the multiple passive components 676a is the same as the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodating recess 682 (recess of a first shape). Therefore, the effect of the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the recess of the first shape when cutting the fracture portion on the first passive component mounted on the first substrate can be reduced, and damage to the first passive component can be prevented.

[0338] 15(a) and 15(b), a plurality of passive components 676a (676a1, 676a2), an IC 676c, and the like are also disposed near the adapter accommodating recess 684 of the main control board 670.

[0339] The longitudinal direction of one passive component 676a2 (second passive component) of the multiple passive components 676a is a direction different from the longitudinal direction of the adaptor accommodating recess 684 and is a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the adaptor accommodating recess 684.

[0340] Here, in FIG. 15(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 from the board accommodating recess 682 to the passive component 676a1 is configured to be longer than the shortest distance y4 from the adapter accommodating recess 684 to the passive component 676a2 (y3>y4).

[0341] According to this example, the shortest distance y3 from the board accommodating recess 682 (recess having a first shape) to the passive component 676a1 (first passive component) is longer than the shortest distance y4 from the adapter accommodating recess 684 (recess having a second shape) to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) (y3>y4). Therefore, a clearance (work space) from the board accommodating recess 682 (recess having a first shape) to the passive component 676a1 (first passive component) can be secured, and the broken portion formed in the board accommodating recess 682 (recess having a first shape) can be easily cut, improving workability. In addition, even when a cutting operation is performed by placing a finger around the periphery of the board accommodating recess 682 (recess having a first shape) or by using a tool, it is possible to prevent the finger or tool from touching the passive component 676a1 (first passive component), and thus it is possible to prevent damage to the passive component 676a1 (first passive component).

[0342] Also, the shortest distance y4 from the adapter accommodation recess 684 (the recess of the second shape) to the passive component 676a2 (the second passive component) was considered. However, even when there is no adapter accommodation recess and the shortest distance y4' (see Fig. 15(b)) from the passive component 676a2 (the second passive component) to the nearest long side on the main control board 670 is used, it may be set as "y3 > y4'", that is, when "the distance from the breakage part to the first passive component > the distance from the side without the breakage 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 when "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 the stress during the cutting of the breakage part can be prevented.

[0343] Also, in Fig. 15(b), focusing on the positional relationship between the board accommodation recess 682 of the main control board 670 and the passive component 676a2, and the positional relationship between the adapter accommodation recess 684 and the passive component 676a2, the shortest distance y5 from the board accommodation recess 682 to the passive component 676a2 is configured to be longer than the shortest distance y4 from the adapter accommodation recess 684 to the passive component 676a2 (y5 > y4).

[0344] Also, in Figs. 15(a) and (b), the passive components arranged along the short side of the board such as the passive components 674a4 and 676a5 may be used as the second passive components. The shortest distance y7 from the end of the short side to the passive components 674a4 and 676a5 may also be set as "y3 > y7", and these relationships are the same as those of the passive component 676a2. Also, when the shortest distance γ from the board accommodation recess 682 to the passive components 674a4 and 676a5 is considered, "y3 < γ", and these relationships are also the same as those of the passive component 676a2.

[0345] According to this example, the shortest distance y5 from the board accommodating recess 682 (recess having a first shape) to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) is longer than the shortest distance y4 from the adapter accommodating recess 684 (recess having a second shape) to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) (y5>y4). Therefore, a clearance (work space) from the board accommodating recess 682 (recess having a first shape) to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) can be secured, and the broken portion formed in the board accommodating recess 682 (recess having a first shape) can be easily cut, improving workability. In addition, even when a cutting operation is performed by placing a finger around the periphery of the board accommodating recess 682 (recess having a first shape) or by using a tool, it is possible to prevent the finger or tool from touching the passive component 676a2 (second passive component). This makes it possible to prevent damage to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) from occurring.

[0346] Also, the shortest distance from the adaptor accommodating recess 684 (recess of second shape) to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) is set to y4, but even if there is no adaptor accommodating recess and the shortest distance from the long side closest to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) in the main control board 670 is set to y4', "y5>y4'" may be satisfied. In other words, if a distance greater than y4 (y4') is secured and the passive component is arranged in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the board accommodating recess, the effect of stress when the fracture portion is cut can be reduced and damage to the component can be prevented.

[0347] Furthermore, when attention is paid to the positional relationship between the board accommodating recess 682 of the main control board 670 and the passive component 676a1 in Figure 15(a) and the positional relationship between the board accommodating recess 682 and the passive component 676a2 in Figure 15(b), the shortest distance y5 from the board accommodating recess 682 to the passive component 676a2 shown in Figure 15(b) is configured to be longer than the shortest distance y3 from the board accommodating recess 682 to the passive component 676a1 shown in Figure 15(a) (y5>y3).

[0348] According to this example, the longitudinal direction of the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) is different from that of the substrate accommodating recess 682 (recess of first shape), and the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) is susceptible to the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodating recess 682 (recess of first shape) when cutting the breaking portion 696. However, by arranging the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) at a position farther from the substrate accommodating recess 682 (recess of first shape) than the passive component 676a1 (first passive component), damage to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) can be prevented.

[0349] In addition, other components such as passive component 676a1 (first passive component), ICs, resistor arrays, etc. may be arranged within the shortest distance y5 from substrate accommodating recess 682 to passive component 676a2 (second passive component) so that the stress generated when the fracture portion is cut is less likely to affect the second passive component. In this case, it is preferable that the "other components" are larger than the second passive component.

[0350] Furthermore, when passive component 676a3 in FIG. 15(a) and passive component 676a1 in FIG. 15(b) are placed on the side of substrate accommodating recess 682 (the side of the edge that does not have burrs 632 at break), they may be placed closer to substrate accommodating recess 682 than passive components (passive components 676a1 and 676a2 in FIG. 15(a)) placed on the side of the edge that has burrs 632 at break. Since they are placed in a position that is less susceptible to the stress at break, there is no need to consider clearance, and this increases the degree of freedom in substrate design.

[0351] In addition, such a board housing recess may be provided for a plurality of boards in one game machine. In this case, when a passive component A (passive component 616a1) is arranged at a distance m1 (distance x3) from the board housing recess in a certain board (for example, FIG. 11(b)), and a passive component B (passive component 676a2) is arranged at a distance m2 (y5) longer than the distance m1 from the board housing recess in another board (FIG. 15(b)), the passive component A is arranged so that the longitudinal direction of the passive component A coincides with the longitudinal direction of the board housing recess, and the passive component B may be arranged so that the longitudinal direction of the passive component B is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the board housing recess because the distance m2 longer than the distance m1 is secured, and the degree of freedom in board design can be secured by not uniformly limiting the arrangement direction of the passive components when designing the board. In addition, if the other board has fewer components mounted thereon than the certain board and the area of ​​the board mounting surface can be sufficiently secured, the passive components may be disposed away from the board accommodating recess, and even if the board has a board accommodating recess, if the number of components mounted on the board is small, the board can be designed without considering the orientation of the passive components, and the freedom of board design can be secured by not uniformly limiting the orientation of the passive components when designing the board. Also, by making the distance from the board accommodating recess to the passive components and the orientation different depending on the board, it is easy to identify which board it is.

[0352] <Main control board for modification 1 / Summary> As described above, the gaming machine according to this embodiment (e.g., the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine equipped with a first board (e.g., the main control board 670 shown in FIG. 15), the first board is a board having a recess of a first shape (e.g., the board accommodating recess 682 shown in FIG. 15), the first board is a board in which a manufacturer of the gaming machine can be identified by cutting a breaking portion (e.g., the breaking portion 696 shown in FIG. 15(a)), the recess of the first shape is a portion where the breaking portion is formed, and the recess of the first shape is formed along a long side of the first board.

[0353] According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, a first shaped recess is formed on the long side of the substrate (first substrate), so that when the fracture portion is cut, the distortion caused by the stress applied to the substrate can be reduced, and damage to the substrate and the components mounted on the substrate can be prevented. In this way, a gaming machine in which defects caused by component damage are suppressed can be provided.

[0354] Furthermore, if an attempt is made to forcibly remove the board from the main board storage case, the main control board is more susceptible to damage than a main control board having a first shaped recess formed on its long side, which can leave traces of fraudulent activity, thereby improving crime prevention.

[0355] In the manufacturing process of game machines, the circuit board products are covered with various circuit board cases and are installed, fixed, and attached inside the game machine. However, many circuit board products have similar external shapes, and installation mistakes can occur during the manufacturing and assembly of game machines, or, even if they do not result in installation mistakes, it can be difficult to know which circuit board to install, resulting in wasted work time. However, the game machine of this embodiment makes it easy to distinguish between circuit boards, simplifying the process of manufacturing and assembling the game machine.

[0356] Furthermore, the first substrate may be a substrate having a plurality of components (e.g., passive components 606 such as resistors, capacitors, and coils shown in FIG. 11 and passive components 676 such as resistors, capacitors, and coils shown in FIG. 15(a)), one of the plurality of components is a first component (e.g., passive component 606a1 shown in FIG. 11(b) and passive component 676a1 shown in FIG. 15(a)) arranged in the vicinity of the recess of the first shape, and the longitudinal direction of the recess of the first shape and the longitudinal direction of the first component may be along the long side of the first substrate.

[0357] With this configuration, the effect of the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the recess of the first shape when the breaking portion is cut on the first passive component mounted on the first substrate can be reduced, and damage to the first passive component can be prevented. In this way, a gaming machine in which defects due to damage to components are suppressed can be provided.

[0358] The first substrate is a substrate having a side different from the long side, the first substrate is a substrate having a plurality of components (for example, passive components 606 such as resistors, capacitors, and coils shown in FIG. 11 and passive components 676 such as resistors, capacitors, and coils shown in FIG. 15(a)), one of the plurality of components is a first component (for example, passive component 606a1 shown in FIG. 11(b) and passive component 676a1 shown in FIG. 15(a)) disposed in the vicinity of the recess having the first shape, and one of the plurality of components is a first component (for example, passive component 606a1 shown in FIG. 11(b) and passive component 676a1 shown in FIG. 15(a)). The component is a second component (e.g., passive component 606a2 shown in FIG. 11(b) or passive component 676a2 shown in FIG. 15(a)) arranged near the certain side, and the shortest distance from the recess of the first shape to the first component (e.g., shortest distance x3 shown in FIG. 11(b) or shortest distance y3 shown in FIG. 15(a)) may be longer (x3>x4, y3>y4) than the shortest distance from the certain side to the second component (e.g., shortest distance x4 shown in FIG. 11(b) or shortest distance y4 shown in FIG. 15(a)).

[0359] With this configuration, a clearance (work space) can be secured from the recess of the first shape to the first passive component, which makes it easier to cut the breakage portion formed in the recess of the first shape, and improves workability. In addition, even if the cutting work is performed by placing fingers around the periphery of the recess of the first shape or by using a tool, the fingers or the tool can be prevented from touching the first passive component, and damage to the first passive component can be prevented in advance. In this way, a gaming machine in which malfunctions due to damage to parts are suppressed can be provided.

[0360] Furthermore, the longitudinal direction of the first shaped recess and the longitudinal direction of the second component may be different directions, and the shortest distance from the first shaped recess to the second component (e.g., the shortest distance x3' shown in FIG. 11(b) or the shortest distances β and γ shown in FIG. 15(a)) may be longer (x3'>x3, β>y3, γ>y3) than the shortest distance from the first shaped recess to the first component (e.g., the shortest distance x3 shown in FIG. 11(b) or the shortest distance y3 shown in FIG. 15(a)). Note that the "shortest distance from the first shaped recess to the second component" may be the distance of a line parallel to the short side of the substrate on an imaginary extension line, or the distance of a diagonal line from the first shaped recess to the second component.

[0361] With this configuration, the longitudinal direction of the second passive component is different from the direction of the recess of the first shape, and the second passive component is susceptible to the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the recess of the first shape when the breaking portion is cut, but by arranging the second passive component at a position farther from the recess of the first shape than the first passive component, it is possible to prevent damage to the second passive component. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which malfunctions due to damage to components are suppressed.

[0362] The container may also include a container (e.g., substrate container 642 shown in FIG. 14(b)) capable of storing the first substrate, and when the first substrate is stored in the container, a component (e.g., IC 606c shown in FIG. 14(b)) arranged on the first substrate may be visible through a recess of the first shape (e.g., substrate accommodating recess 612 shown in FIG. 14(b)).

[0363] With this configuration, the board can be easily viewed, making it easier to detect unauthorized components when they are installed, and the components mounted on the board can be confirmed while they are contained in the container, improving maintainability and workability.

[0364] Further, the first substrate is a substrate having a resist layer (for example, the resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 11), the first substrate is a substrate on which identification information (for example, the identification information 608 shown in FIG. 11) is displayed in a predetermined area, the identification information is identification information including information capable of specifying one manufacturing manufacturer of the gaming table, and the predetermined area may be an area where the resist layer is not formed.

[0365] With such a configuration, even when other information is printed on the resist layer, the visibility of the identification information can be enhanced, and the convenience can be enhanced.

[0366] Further, the predetermined area may be an area where pattern wiring is not formed.

[0367] With such a configuration, even when other information is printed, the visibility of the identification information can be enhanced, and the convenience can be enhanced.

[0368] <Main control board according to Modification 2> Next, with reference to FIG. 16(a), the main control board 690 (first substrate) according to Modification 2 will be described. FIG. 16(a) is a plan view of the main control board 690 according to Modification 2.

[0369] In the main control board 600 described with reference to FIG. 11, an example is shown in which by separating the identification board 610, only the identification information 618 (manufacturer name of the slot machine 100: BBB, identification number of the main control board: XXX-YYY) is left on the main control board 600, so that the manufacturing manufacturer of the gaming table can be specified.

[0370] However, the "first substrate" according to the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, like the main control board 690 according to this Modification 2, without separating the identification board 692, by means such as applying a strikethrough to the identification information 694 (manufacturer name of the slot machine: BBB, identification number of the main control board: XXX-YYY) of the main control board 690 by laser engraving or the like, the manufacturing manufacturer of the gaming table may be configured to be identifiable.

[0371] <Main Control Board According to Modification 3> Next, a main control board 696 (first board) according to Modification 3 will be described with reference to Fig. 16(b). Fig. 16(b) is a plan view of main control board 696 according to Modification 3.

[0372] In the main control board 600 described with reference to FIG. 11, an example was shown in which identification information 618 (name of manufacturer of slot machine 100: BBB Company, identification number of main control board: XXX-YYY) is printed on the main control board 600.

[0373] However, the "first board" of the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, like main control board 696 in this modified example 3, a plurality of identification boards 698 that can be detached from main control board 696 may be provided, first identification information (name of slot machine manufacturer: AAA Company, main control board identification number: XXX-YYY) printed on one identification board 698 and second identification information (name of slot machine manufacturer: BBB Company, main control board identification number: XXX-YYY) printed on the other identification board 698, and one of them may be configured to be detached.

[0374] <Pattern Arrangement> Next, the arrangement of symbols on each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to Figure 26. Figure 26 is a plan view of the arrangement of symbols on each of the reels (left reel 110, center reel 111, right reel 112).

[0375] On each of the reels 110 to 112, a predetermined number of symbols (20 symbols numbered 0 to 19 in this embodiment) of symbols of multiple types (9 symbols in this embodiment) shown on the right side of the figure are arranged. The numbers 0 to 19 shown on the left side of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of the symbols on each of the reels 110 to 112. For example, in this embodiment, a "watermelon symbol" is arranged on the number 0 symbol of the left reel 110, a "bell symbol" is arranged on the number 1 symbol of the center reel 111, and a "replay symbol" is arranged on the number 0 symbol of the right reel 112.

[0376] <Measures to prevent circuit board fire spread> Hereinafter, measures against the spread of fire on the circuit board of the slot machine according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figs.

[0377] <Fire prevention measures for circuit boards / circuit boards> Fig. 17(a) is a plan view of the substrate 700 according to this example seen from the power supply layer 710 side, and Fig. 17(b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the substrate 700 taken along line XX in Fig. 17(a). For ease of explanation, Fig. 17(b) shows the thicknesses of the conductor layer, insulating layer, and base material in the substrate 700 in an exaggerated manner.

[0378] The slot machine according to this embodiment includes a board 700 (certain board) shown in Fig. 17(a). As shown in Figs. 17(a) and 17(b), the board 700 includes a base material (core) 702, a GND layer (second conductor layer) 706 laminated on the base material 702, a power layer (first conductor layer) 710 laminated on the GND layer 706 via an insulating layer 708, a solder resist 713 applied on the power layer 710, silk 715 printed on the solder resist 713, and components 712 (such as an LED driver IC 714, a motor driver IC 716, passive components 718, a connector 720, and an LED 721. Hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as "components") mounted on the power layer 710.

[0379] 17(b) shows an example of a double-sided mounting board in which a conductor layer and an insulating layer are mounted on both sides of the base material (core) 702, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a single-sided mounting board in which a conductor layer and an insulating layer are mounted on only one side of the base material (core) 702. In the following, for convenience of explanation, only the structure on one side of the board 700 will be explained, and illustrations of solder resist 713, silk 715, etc. will be omitted in the drawings.

[0380] In other words, the substrate 700 (a certain substrate) is a substrate in which a power supply layer (first conductor layer) 710 is formed on one side with an insulating layer 708 sandwiched therebetween, and a GND layer (second conductor layer) 706 is formed on the base material 702 side with the insulating layer 708 sandwiched therebetween.

[0381] The "certain substrate" according to the present invention may be a substrate having at least a plurality of conductor layers, an insulating layer, and a substrate, and may be, for example, a substrate in which the positions of the power supply layer 710 and the GND layer 706 are interchanged, i.e., a substrate in which the GND layer (second conductor layer) 706 is configured on one side (upper side) with the insulating layer 708 sandwiched therebetween, and a power supply layer (first conductor layer) 710 is configured on the substrate side (lower side) with the insulating layer 708 sandwiched therebetween, a substrate having three or more conductor layers, or a substrate having other types of layers in addition to the conductor layer, insulating layer, and substrate. The "certain substrate" according to the present invention may also be a double-sided mounting substrate having a conductor layer and an insulating layer sandwiched between the substrate 702.

[0382] Furthermore, the uses of the "certain board" of the present invention are not particularly limited, and for example, the "certain board" of the present invention may be the main control board 600 described using FIG. 11, the sub-control board 650 described using FIG. 12, a power supply board that controls the power supply, a dispensing control board that controls dispensing, etc.

[0383] <Board fire prevention measures / components> Next, the components 712 mounted on the board 700 will be described.

[0384] As shown in FIG. 17(a), a plurality of components 712 are mounted (placed) on a power supply layer 710 of a substrate 700.

[0385] In this example, the components 712 are mounted only on the power supply layer 710, and the GND layer 706 is a GND plane layer (a GND layer with no components mounted), but the "certain board" according to the present invention may be a board with multiple components arranged on at least one side, and may be, for example, a board with components mounted only on the GND layer 706, and the power supply layer 710 may be a power plane layer (a power supply layer with no components mounted), or may be mounted on both the power supply layer 710 and the GND layer 706. In addition, in the case of a board having three or more conductor layers, it is sufficient that the board has multiple components arranged on at least one layer.

[0386] The "components" according to the present invention are not particularly limited, but the power supply layer 710 in this example is equipped with active components such as light-emitting devices (not shown) such as LEDs and diodes, an LED driver IC 714 (described later using FIG. 18(a)) that drives the LEDs, and a motor driver IC 716 (described later using FIG. 18(b)) that drives a motor (not shown), as well as passive components 718 such as resistors, capacitors, coils, and mechanical components such as a connector 720.

[0387] The "active components" according to the present invention are not limited to light-emitting devices and driver ICs, but may be, for example, diodes, transistors, light-receiving devices such as photodiodes, various sensors such as magnetic sensors, and the like.

[0388] <Board fire prevention measures / components / LED drivers> FIG. 18( a ) is a terminal layout diagram of the LED driver IC 714 .

[0389] The LED driver IC714 is configured to have address input terminals A0 to A5 arranged at terminals Nos. 1 to 6, ground terminals GND arranged at terminals Nos. 7, 20, and 33, constant current output terminals XOUT0 to XOUT23 arranged at terminals Nos. 8 to 19, and 21 to 32, an external resistor connection terminal REXT arranged at terminal No. 34, a reset signal input terminal RESET arranged at terminal No. 35, a serial clock input terminal SCLK arranged at terminal No. 36, a serial data input terminal SDA arranged at terminal No. 37, and a power supply terminal VCC arranged at terminal No. 38.

[0390] A power supply terminal VCC (terminal number 38) of the LED driver IC 714 is soldered to a power supply wiring pattern 711 (described later using Figure 20 etc.) of the power supply layer 710 of the substrate 700, and is electrically connected to the power supply wiring pattern 711 of the power supply layer 710.

[0391] The ground terminals GND (terminal numbers 7, 20, 33) are soldered to the GND wiring pattern 706a (described later using Figure 20, etc.) of the GND layer 706 through vias formed in the insulating layer 708, and are electrically connected to the GND wiring pattern 706a of the GND layer 706.

[0392] The constant current output terminals XOUT0 to XOUT23 (terminal numbers 8 to 19, 21 to 32) are all output terminals, and in this example, are electrically connected to LEDs (not shown) and function as output terminals that drive the LEDs.

[0393] <Board fire prevention measures / components / motor drivers> FIG. 18(b) is a terminal layout diagram of the motor driver IC 716.

[0394] The motor driver IC716 is configured to have a power supply terminal VMA arranged at terminals 2 and 3, a bridge A output 1 terminal AOUT1 arranged at terminals 4 and 5, a bridge A ground output terminal ISENA arranged at terminals 6 and 7, a bridge A output 2 terminal AOUT2 arranged at terminals 8 and 9, a bridge B output 2 terminal BOUT2 arranged at terminals 10 and 11, a bridge B ground output terminal ISENB arranged at terminals 12 and 13, a bridge B output 1 terminal BOUT1 arranged at terminals 14 and 15, a power supply terminal VMB arranged at terminals 16 and 17, a ground terminal GND arranged at terminal 20, a regulator output terminal V3P3OUT arranged at terminal 21, various control signal terminals arranged at terminals 22 to 35, and a reset signal input terminal RESET arranged at terminal 36.

[0395] Power terminals VMA (terminal numbers 2 and 3) and VMB (terminal numbers 16 and 17) of the motor driver IC 716 are soldered to a power wiring pattern 711 of a power layer 710 of the substrate 700 and are electrically connected to the power wiring pattern 711 of the power layer 710.

[0396] The ground terminal GND (terminal number 20) is soldered to the GND wiring pattern 706 a of the GND layer 706 through a via formed in the insulating layer 708 , and is electrically connected to the GND wiring pattern 706 a of the GND layer 706 .

[0397] The bridge A output 1 terminal AOUT1 (terminal numbers 4, 5), the bridge A ground output terminal ISENA (terminal numbers 6, 7), the bridge A output 2 terminal AOUT2 (terminal numbers 8, 9), the bridge B output 2 terminal BOUT2 (terminal numbers 10, 11), the bridge B ground output terminal ISENB (terminal numbers 12, 13), and the bridge B output 1 terminal BOUT1 (terminal numbers 14, 15) are all output terminals, which in this example are electrically connected to a motor (not shown) and function as output terminals that drive the motor.

[0398] <Board fire prevention measures / power layer> Next, the power supply layer 710 of the substrate 700 will be described.

[0399] FIG. 19(a) is a pattern diagram showing an example of a power wiring pattern of a power supply layer 710 of a substrate 700, and FIG. 20(a) is a partially enlarged view of the power supply layer 710, showing an enlarged portion indicated by the symbol A in FIG. 19(a).

[0400] As shown enlarged in FIG. 20(a), a power supply layer (first conductor layer) 710 of the substrate 700 is formed with a plurality of power supply wiring patterns (first wiring patterns) 711 (711a to 711g) and pads, lands, vias, etc. electrically connected to these power supply wiring patterns 711 (711a to 711g).

[0401] The power supply wiring pattern 711a includes a first power supply line 711a1, and two power supply lines, a second power supply line 711a2 and a third power supply line 711a3, which branch off from one end of the first power supply line 711a1 as a base end.

[0402] A power supply wiring pattern 711b is formed adjacent to and below a first power supply line 711a1 of the power supply wiring pattern 711a, and a plurality of pads 722 are formed on the first power supply line 710a1 of the power supply wiring pattern 711a and the power supply wiring pattern 711b, on which components (resistors, capacitors, diodes, etc.) arranged across these power supply wiring patterns are mounted.

[0403] The power supply wiring pattern 711b is connected to a power supply of a predetermined voltage (in this example, DC24v). The first power supply line 711a1 of the power supply wiring pattern 711a is electrically connected to the power supply wiring pattern 711b via a component mounted on the pad 722, and therefore functions as a power supply line of the same voltage (in this example, DC24v) as the power supply wiring pattern 711b.

[0404] A power supply wiring pattern 711c is formed closely between the second power supply line 711a2 and the third power supply line 711a3 of the power supply wiring pattern 711a, and the second power supply line 710a2 and the third power supply line 711a3 and the power supply wiring pattern 711c are formed with a plurality of pads 724 on which components (resistors, capacitors, diodes, etc.) arranged across these power supply wiring patterns are mounted.

[0405] The power supply wiring pattern 711c is electrically connected to the second power supply line 711a2 and the third power supply line 711a3 of the power supply wiring pattern 711a via components mounted on the pad 724, and therefore functions as a power supply line of the same voltage (in this example, DC24v) as the power supply wiring patterns 711a and 711b.

[0406] In Figure 20(a), the power supply wiring pattern 711d arranged on the left side, the power supply wiring pattern 711e arranged in the center, and the power supply wiring patterns 711f and 711g arranged on the right side are connected directly or indirectly (via components) to a power supply of a predetermined voltage (DC5v in this example) and function as DC5v power supply lines.

[0407] In addition, the "first wiring pattern" according to the present invention is not limited to a power wiring pattern, and for example, if the "first conductor layer" according to the present invention is defined as a GND layer, the "first wiring pattern" according to the present invention becomes a GND wiring pattern. Also, it goes without saying that the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the "power wiring pattern" according to the present invention is not limited to this example.

[0408] <Board fire prevention measures / GND layer> Next, the GND layer 706 of the substrate 700 will be described.

[0409] FIG. 19(b) is a pattern diagram showing a GND wiring pattern 706a of a GND layer 706 of a substrate 700, and FIG. 20(b) is a partially enlarged view of the GND layer 706, showing an enlarged portion indicated by the symbol B in FIG. 19(b).

[0410] As shown in Figures 17(b) and 20(b), the GND layer (second conductor layer) 706 of the substrate 700 is composed of a GND wiring pattern 706a consisting of a so-called ground solid (solid wiring pattern) and a pattern cut-out (solid cut-out) 706b where the GND wiring pattern 706a is not formed (cut-out).

[0411] Since the GND wiring pattern 706a of the board 700 according to this example is configured as a solid ground (solid wiring pattern), the noise resistance (current capacity) of the board 700 can be ensured.

[0412] It should be noted that the "second wiring pattern" according to the present invention is not limited to a GND wiring pattern. For example, if the "second conductor layer" according to the present invention is defined as a power supply layer, the "second wiring pattern" according to the present invention becomes a power supply wiring pattern.

[0413] <Board fire prevention measures / GND layer / non-overlapping area and overlapping area> Next, the non-overlapping area NOE and the overlapping area OE of the substrate 700 will be described.

[0414] FIG. 20C is a pattern diagram showing the power supply layer 710 shown in FIG. 20A and the GND layer 706 shown in FIG. 20B superimposed on each other.

[0415] Non-overlapping of substrate 700 region As shown in FIG. 17(b), NOE is a region in which the power supply wiring pattern 711 and the GND wiring pattern 706a do not overlap in the thickness direction of the substrate 700. In this example, the region is composed of a first non-overlapping region NOE1 in which the power supply wiring pattern 711 is formed and the GND wiring pattern 706a is not formed (composed of a pattern hole 706b), and a second non-overlapping region NOE2 in which neither the power supply wiring pattern 711 nor the GND wiring pattern 706a is formed.

[0416] The "non-overlapping region" according to the present invention may be a region in which the first wiring pattern and the second wiring pattern do not overlap in the thickness direction of the substrate, and may be, for example, a region in which the power supply wiring pattern 711 is formed in the thickness direction of the substrate but the GND wiring pattern 706a is not formed, or a region without the second non-overlapping region NOE2 in which neither the power supply wiring pattern 711 nor the GND wiring pattern 706a is formed.

[0417] On the other hand, the overlapping region OE is a region where the power supply wiring pattern 711 and the GND wiring pattern 706a overlap in the thickness direction of the substrate 700, as shown in FIG. 17(b).

[0418] The "overlapping region" may be any region in which the first wiring pattern and the second wiring pattern overlap in the thickness direction of the substrate, and may be, for example, a region in which a power supply wiring pattern and a signal wiring pattern are formed in the thickness direction of the substrate, or a region in which a GND wiring pattern and a signal wiring pattern are formed in the thickness direction of the substrate.

[0419] <Measures to prevent fire from spreading on circuit boards / relationship between non-overlapping areas and component positions> Next, the positional relationship between the non-overlapping area NOE of the substrate 700 and the components mounted on the power supply layer 710 (the LED driver IC 714 and the motor driver 716) will be described with reference to FIG.

[0420] Fig. 21(a) is a plan view showing the positional relationship between the pattern cutout 706b of the GND layer 706 and the LED driver IC 714 and the motor driver 716 mounted on the power supply layer 710. In Fig. 21(a), the LED driver IC 714 and the motor driver 716 are mounted upside down relative to the orientation shown in Figs. 18(a) and (b).

[0421] As explained using Figure 18 (a), the power supply terminal VCC (terminal number 38) of the LED driver 714 is soldered to the power supply wiring pattern 711 of the power supply layer 710 of the substrate 700 and is electrically connected to the power supply wiring pattern 711 of the power supply layer 710.

[0422] FIG. 21(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line YY of the LED driver 714 shown in enlarged view in FIG. 21(a).

[0423] As shown in FIG. 21(b), the GND layer 706 below the power supply wiring pattern 711 to which the power supply terminal VCC (terminal number 38) of the LED driver 714 is connected does not have a GND wiring pattern 706a formed therein, but is composed of a pattern hole 706b.

[0424] That is, the area in which the power supply terminal VCC (terminal number 38) of the LED driver 714 is implemented is a non-overlapping area NOE in which the power supply wiring pattern 711 and the GND wiring pattern 706a do not overlap in the thickness direction of the substrate 700 (in this example, an area in which the power supply wiring pattern 711 of the power supply layer 710 is formed and the GND wiring pattern 706a of the GND layer 706 is not formed).

[0425] According to this example, by providing a non-overlapping area NOE in which the power supply wiring pattern 711 (first wiring pattern) and the GND wiring pattern 706a (second wiring pattern) arranged with an insulating layer in between do not overlap in the thickness direction of the substrate, it is possible to prevent a situation in which, for example, a fire from a terminal of a component or the like causes part of the insulating layer of the substrate to become a carbonized conductive path, causing a short circuit between the upper and lower wiring patterns that were insulated by the insulating layer. By preventing fire from the gaming machine, a highly safe gaming machine can be provided.

[0426] On the other hand, the GND layer 706 below the conductor layer to which the other terminals of the LED driver 714 are connected is a solid wiring pattern.

[0427] According to this example, it is possible to form the GND wiring pattern as a solid wiring pattern, which not only simplifies the design but also improves the noise resistance of the board.

[0428] In addition, by configuring the power supply layer 710 above the GND wiring pattern 706a to which the ground terminal GND (terminal numbers 7, 20, 33) of the LED driver 714 is connected without a pattern on which the power supply wiring pattern 711 is not formed, the area in which the ground terminal GND (terminal numbers 7, 20, 33) of the LED driver 714 is mounted may be a non-overlapping area NOE (an area in which the GND wiring pattern 706a of the GND layer 706 is formed and the power supply wiring pattern 711 of the power supply layer 710 is not formed) in which the power supply wiring pattern 711 and the GND wiring pattern 706a do not overlap in the thickness direction of the substrate 700.

[0429] As explained using Figure 18 (b), the power supply terminal VMA (terminal numbers 2 and 3) and the power supply terminal VMB (terminal numbers 16 and 17) of the motor driver IC 716 are soldered to the power supply wiring pattern 711 of the power supply layer 710 of the substrate 700 and are electrically connected to the power supply wiring pattern 711 of the power supply layer 710.

[0430] FIG. 21(c) is a cross-sectional view taken along the Z-Z line in the motor driver 716 shown enlarged in FIG. (a).

[0431] As shown in FIG. 21(c), the GND layer 706 below the power supply wiring pattern 710 to which the power supply terminal VMA (terminal number 2) of the motor driver 716 is connected has no GND wiring pattern 706a formed therein and is constituted by a pattern cutout 706b.

[0432] That is, the region where the power supply terminal VMA (terminal number 2) of the motor driver 716 is mounted is a non-overlapping region NOE in which the power supply wiring pattern 711 and the GND wiring pattern 706a do not overlap in the thickness direction of the substrate 700 (in this example, a region where the power supply wiring pattern 711 of the power supply layer 710 is formed and the GND wiring pattern 706a of the GND layer 706 is not formed).

[0433] According to this example, by providing a non-overlapping region NOE in which the power supply wiring pattern 711 (first wiring pattern) and the GND wiring pattern 706a (second wiring pattern) disposed with an insulating layer therebetween do not overlap in the thickness direction of the substrate, for example, a part of the insulating layer of the substrate becomes a carbonized conduction path due to ignition from a component terminal or the like, and a short circuit occurs between the upper and lower wiring patterns that were insulated by the insulating layer. Such a situation can be prevented, and by preventing ignition from the game table, a highly safe game table can be provided.

[0434] Although not shown, the GND layer 706 below the power supply wiring pattern 711 to which the power supply terminals VMA (terminal number 3), VMB (terminal numbers 16, 17) of the motor driver 716 are connected also has no GND wiring pattern 706a formed therein and is constituted by a pattern cutout 706b.

[0435] Also, the power supply layer 710 above the GND wiring pattern 706a to which the ground terminal GND (terminal number 20) is connected is constituted by a pattern cutout in which the power supply wiring pattern 711 is not formed.

[0436] As described using FIG. 18(b), the bridge A output 1 terminal AOUT1 (terminal numbers 4, 5), the bridge A ground output terminal ISENA (terminal numbers 6, 7), the bridge A output 2 terminal AOUT2 (terminal numbers 8, 9), the bridge B output 2 terminal BOUT2 (terminal numbers 10, 11), the bridge B ground output terminal ISENB (terminal numbers 12, 13), and the bridge B output 1 terminal BOUT1 (terminal numbers 14, 15) of the motor driver IC716 are all output terminals that are electrically connected to a motor (not shown) and drive the motor.

[0437] In this example, the GND layer 706 below the signal wiring patterns to which these output terminals are connected does not have a GND wiring pattern 706a formed therein, but is composed of pattern holes 706b.

[0438] In other words, the "non-overlapping region" according to the present invention may be a region in which the first wiring pattern and the second wiring pattern do not overlap in the thickness direction of the substrate, and may be, for example, a region in which a signal wiring pattern (first wiring pattern) is formed in the thickness direction of the substrate, but a GND wiring pattern (second wiring pattern) is not formed, or a region in which a GND wiring pattern (first wiring pattern) is formed in the thickness direction of the substrate, but a signal wiring pattern (second wiring pattern) is not formed.

[0439] Also, it may be a region in which a signal wiring pattern (first wiring pattern) is formed in the thickness direction of the substrate, but a power supply wiring pattern (second wiring pattern) is not formed, or a region in which a power supply wiring pattern (first wiring pattern) is formed in the thickness direction of the substrate, but a signal wiring pattern (second wiring pattern) is not formed.

[0440] On the other hand, the GND layer 706 below the conductor layer to which terminals other than the power terminal, GND terminal, and output terminals of the motor driver 716 (for example, input terminals such as the reset signal input terminal RESET (terminal number 36) and various control signal terminals (terminal numbers 22 to 35)) are connected is a solid wiring pattern.

[0441] According to this example, it is possible to form the GND wiring pattern as a solid wiring pattern, which not only simplifies the design but also improves the noise resistance of the board.

[0442] In addition, in this example, as shown in FIG. 21(a), multiple (in this example, six) LED drivers 714 and multiple (in this example, two) motor drivers 716 are arranged on the substrate 700 at predetermined intervals, and therefore the non-overlapping areas NOE formed on each of the LED drivers 714 and motor drivers 716 are also formed at intervals on the substrate 700.

[0443] Although the noise resistance of the board can be improved by forming the power supply wiring pattern and the GND wiring pattern with a solid wiring pattern, since the solid wiring pattern is removed in the non-overlapping area, a certain degree of reduction in noise resistance is unavoidable. However, since the noise resistance is significantly reduced when the areas where the solid wiring pattern is removed are provided continuously, it is possible to prevent a significant reduction in noise resistance caused by forming the power supply wiring pattern and the GND wiring pattern with a solid wiring pattern by forming the non-overlapping area at a distance.

[0444] In addition, the area of ​​pattern cutout 706b as the non-overlapping area increases as the number of output terminals and power supply terminals of the driver increases. In other words, the non-overlapping area near the first driver (first active component) which has many terminals (specific terminals) that may generate heat or cause a fire is larger than the non-overlapping area near the second driver (second active component) which has fewer terminals (specific terminals) that may generate heat or cause a fire than the first driver.

[0445] 19(a) and 21 indicate via holes x1, x2, and x3, and no GND wiring pattern is laid in these portions (in the embodiment, vias and through holes are collectively referred to as "via holes"). The via holes x1 and x2 are via holes provided in the vicinity of the output terminals and power supply terminals of the LED driver 714 and the motor driver 716, and the via hole x1 is disposed on an extension of the wiring pattern connected to the motor driver 716, and the via hole x2 is disposed on an extension of the wiring pattern connected to the LED driver 714 and the pattern hole 706b adjacent thereto. The non-laying portions of the GND wiring pattern corresponding to the via holes x1 and x2 are formed continuously with the pattern hole 706b formed as a fire spread prevention measure. In this way, by continuously forming the non-installed parts of the GND wiring pattern corresponding to the via holes x1 and x2 located near the driver and the pattern cut-outs as a fire spread prevention measure, it is possible to provide a more effective fire spread prevention measure even if the carbonized conductive path becomes larger than if the non-installed parts were not continuously formed, and in the unlikely event that a fire spreads to the board, it can be limited to a localized state.

[0446] On the other hand, in the via hole x3 located away from the LED driver 714 and the motor driver 716, it is not continuous with the pattern cutout 706b, is not arranged on an extension line of the wiring pattern connected to the LED driver 714 or the motor driver 716, and is not arranged on an extension line of a wiring pattern adjacent to the wiring pattern connected to the LED driver 714 or the motor driver 716.

[0447] <Measures to prevent fire from spreading on circuit boards / Conventional problems and the concept of the present invention> Next, the problems with the conventional technology and the concept of the present invention will be described.

[0448] Fig. 22(a) is a conceptual diagram showing the problems with the circuit board of a conventional game machine. In Fig. 22 and Fig. 23, in order to simplify the explanation, only the power layer, the insulating layer, and the GND layer in the circuit board are shown.

[0449] Gaming machines, such as slot machines, are equipped with various circuit boards. These circuit boards are equipped with active and passive components, and the active and passive components generate heat in different ways when driven to a large extent.

[0450] Specifically, while passive components themselves become hot, the hottest part of active components is near the output terminal. As shown in Figure 22(a-2), if the area near the terminal of an IC (component) becomes hot, there is a risk of a short circuit (spark). In this case, the generated sparks may gouge (destroy) the insulating layer of the board.

[0451] As shown in Figure 22(a-3), when the insulating layer of the board is destroyed, the wiring pattern near the terminal of the IC (component) is carbonized and part of the insulating layer becomes a carbonized conductive path, which may cause a short circuit between the upper and lower wiring patterns that were insulated by the insulating layer (in this example, the upper power layer and the lower GND layer), which may lead to a fire.

[0452] FIG. 22(b) is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the concept of the substrate of the present invention.

[0453] The substrate of the present invention is characterized in that it has a non-overlapping area NOE (in this example, an area where the power supply wiring pattern 711 of the power supply layer 710 is formed and the GND wiring pattern 706a of the GND layer 706 is not formed) in which the power supply wiring pattern 711 and the GND wiring pattern 706a do not overlap in the thickness direction of the substrate 700, as shown in Figure 22 (b-1).

[0454] Since the substrate of the present application has such a non-overlapping area NOE, even if the temperature rises near the terminal of the IC (component) and a spark occurs, as shown in Figure 22 (b-2), and the insulating layer 708 of the substrate is destroyed by the spark as shown in the same figure (b-3), since the non-overlapping area NOE is an area where the GND wiring pattern 706a is not formed (an area where pattern cut-out 706b is provided), it is possible to prevent a short circuit from occurring between the upper and lower wiring patterns (in this example, the upper power supply layer 710 and the lower GND layer 706) that were insulated by the insulating layer 708. By preventing the gaming machine from catching fire, a highly safe gaming machine can be provided.

[0455] In this example, the non-overlapping area NOE is an example of an area in which a power supply wiring pattern of the power supply layer is formed and a GND wiring pattern of the GND layer is not formed. However, the area may be an area in which a GND wiring pattern of the GND layer is formed and a power supply wiring pattern of the power supply layer is not formed, or an area including an area in which both the power supply wiring pattern of the power supply layer and the GND wiring pattern of the GND layer are not formed.

[0456] <Board fire spread prevention / non-overlapping area (Example 1)> FIG. 23(a) is a plan view showing the non-overlapping area NOE and the assumed maximum area CE of the carbonized conductive path according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 23(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 23(a).

[0457] 23(a) and 23(b), the non-overlapping area NOE of the substrate 700 needs to be an area large enough to include at least the assumed maximum area CE of the carbonized conductive path assumed in the substrate 700. In other words, as shown in Fig. 23(b), it is necessary to prevent the power supply wiring pattern 711 of the power supply layer 710, the assumed maximum area CE of the carbonized conductive path, and the GDN wiring pattern 706a of the GND layer 706 from overlapping in the thickness direction of the substrate 700.

[0458] Figure 23(c) is a plan view showing an example where the non-overlapping area NOE of the substrate 700 does not include the entire assumed maximum area CE of the carbonized conductive path, and Figures 23(d) and (d') are cross-sectional views along line BB in Figure 23(c).

[0459] As shown in Figures 23(c) and (d), if the non-overlapping area NOE of the substrate 700 is large enough not to include the entire maximum envisaged area CE of the carbonized conductive path, then as shown in Figure 23(d'), the generated sparks will destroy the insulating layer 708 of the substrate 700, forming a carbonized conductive path of the maximum envisaged area CE. As a result, a short circuit will occur between the power supply layer 710 and the GND layer 706, which were insulated by the insulating layer 708, and this may induce a fire.

[0460] The assumed maximum area CE of the carbonized conductive path will differ depending on the structure and characteristics of the components mounted on the board. For example, even if a component is composed of a main body and a terminal, if the junction between the main body and the terminal is the part that is most likely to generate heat and become hot, then the assumed maximum area CE of the carbonized conductive path will be an area centered on this junction, but if the internal connection between the circuit inside the main body and the terminal is the part that is most likely to generate heat and become hot, then the assumed maximum area CE of the carbonized conductive path will be an area centered on this internal connection.

[0461] In other words, the "non-overlapping region" according to the present invention is preferably a region located near the part of each component that is most likely to generate heat and reach a high temperature. In addition, when the terminals of the components are thick, the expected maximum area of ​​the carbonized conductive path becomes larger accordingly, so the range of the non-overlapping region must also be made larger.

[0462] <Board fire prevention measures / non-overlapping areas (other examples)> FIG. 24(a) is a plan view showing the non-overlapping area NOE2 according to the second embodiment.

[0463] This embodiment is an example in which a non-overlapping area NOE2 (in this example, a rectangular area with a height H2 and a width W2) is formed so as to include the entire component 712 (in this example, a DIP-type IC) mounted on the power layer 710. Note that in the figure, the power terminal is arranged on one side of the IC in the short-side direction, toward the lower side, but in the example shown in Fig. 24(a), it is preferable for the power terminals to be arranged on both sides in the short-side direction and distributed above and below.

[0464] The non-overlapping area NOE2 of the substrate 700 may be an area large enough to include at least the expected maximum area CE of a carbonized conductive path expected on the substrate 700. However, since there is a risk of a carbonized conductive path being formed in the vicinity of the component 712 or the power wiring pattern 711, if the average width of the power wiring pattern 711 of the power layer 710 is w1, the maximum width is w2, and the maximum horizontal length of the power wiring pattern 711 is w3, then it is preferable that the width W2 of the non-overlapping area NOE2 is longer than any of these, and that the relationship is "average width w1 of the power wiring pattern 711<maximum width w2 of the power wiring pattern 711<maximum horizontal length w3 of the power wiring pattern 711<width W2 of the non-overlapping area NOE2."

[0465] Also, for the same reason, if the maximum vertical length of the power supply wiring pattern 711 is h1, then the height H2 of the non-overlapping area NOE2 is longer than that, and it is preferable that the relationship be "maximum vertical length h1 of the power supply wiring pattern 711 < height H2 of the non-overlapping area NOE2".

[0466] According to this example, the non-overlapping area NOE2 is an area that is large enough to include at least the assumed maximum area CE of the carbonized conductive path, and in the thickness direction of the substrate, the power supply wiring pattern 711 of the power supply layer 710, the assumed maximum area CE of the carbonized conductive path, and the GDN wiring pattern 706a of the GND layer 706 do not overlap. This makes it possible to prevent a short circuit from occurring between the upper and lower wiring patterns that are insulated by an insulating layer (in this example, the upper power supply layer and the lower GND layer), and by preventing the gaming machine from catching fire, a highly safe gaming machine can be provided.

[0467] Furthermore, since the non-overlapping area NOE2 is an area large enough to include the entire component 712 and the power wiring pattern 711, even if a carbonized conductive path is formed near the component 712 or the power wiring pattern 711, it is possible to prevent a short circuit from occurring between the upper and lower wiring patterns that are insulated by an insulating layer (in this example, the upper power layer and the lower GND layer), and by preventing the gaming machine from catching fire, it is possible to provide a highly safe gaming machine.

[0468] FIG. 24(b) is a plan view showing the non-overlapping area NOE3 according to the third embodiment.

[0469] This embodiment is an example in which a non-overlapping area NOE3 (in this example, a rectangular area with a height H3 and a width W3) is formed so as to include all terminals on one side in the short direction of a component 712 (in this example, a DIP-type IC) mounted on the power layer 710. Note that in the figure, the power terminals are arranged on one side in the short direction of the IC, but in the example shown in Fig. 24(b), it is preferable for the power terminals to be arranged on one side in the short direction.

[0470] According to this example, the non-overlapping area NOE3 is an area large enough to include at least the assumed maximum area CE of the carbonized conductive path, and in the thickness direction of the substrate, the power supply wiring pattern 711 of the power supply layer 710, the assumed maximum area CE of the carbonized conductive path, and the GDN wiring pattern 706a of the GND layer 706 do not overlap. This makes it possible to prevent a short circuit from occurring between the upper and lower wiring patterns that are insulated by an insulating layer (in this example, the upper power supply layer and the lower GND layer), and by preventing the gaming machine from catching fire, a highly safe gaming machine can be provided.

[0471] Furthermore, since the non-overlapping area NOE3 is an area large enough to include the power supply wiring pattern 711, even if a carbonized conductive path is formed near the power supply wiring pattern 711, it is possible to prevent a short circuit from occurring between the upper and lower wiring patterns that are insulated by an insulating layer (in this example, the upper power supply layer and the lower GND layer), thereby preventing the gaming machine from catching fire and providing a highly safe gaming machine.

[0472] Furthermore, according to this example, the size of the non-overlapping area NOE3 can be made smaller than the non-overlapping area NOE2 in Example 2, and the area of ​​the GND wiring pattern 706a of the GND layer 706 can be increased accordingly, thereby improving the noise resistance (current capacity) of the substrate.

[0473] FIG. 24(c) is a plan view showing the non-overlapping area NOE4 according to the fourth embodiment.

[0474] This embodiment is an example in which a non-overlapping area NOE4 (in this embodiment, a rectangular area with a height H4 and a width W4) is formed so as to include a plurality of terminals on one side in the longitudinal direction of a component 712 (in this embodiment, a DIP-type IC) mounted on the power layer 710. Note that in the figure, the power terminals are arranged on one side in the short direction of the IC, but in the example shown in Fig. 24(c), it is preferable that the power terminals are arranged on one side in the longitudinal direction.

[0475] According to this example, the non-overlapping area NOE4 is an area large enough to include at least the assumed maximum area CE of the carbonized conductive path, and in the thickness direction of the substrate, the power supply wiring pattern 711 of the power supply layer 710, the assumed maximum area CE of the carbonized conductive path, and the GDN wiring pattern 706a of the GND layer 706 do not overlap. This makes it possible to prevent a short circuit from occurring between the upper and lower wiring patterns that are insulated by an insulating layer (in this example, the upper power supply layer and the lower GND layer), and by preventing the gaming machine from catching fire, a highly safe gaming machine can be provided.

[0476] Furthermore, since the non-overlapping region NOE4 is an area the size of which includes the power supply wiring pattern 711, even if a carbonized conduction path is formed in the vicinity of the power supply wiring pattern 711, a situation where a short circuit occurs between the upper and lower wiring patterns (in this example, the upper power supply layer and the lower GND layer) insulated by the insulating layer can be prevented in advance, and by preventing ignition from the game table, a game table with high safety can be provided.

[0477] Also, according to this example, the size of the non-overlapping region NOE4 can be made smaller than the non-overlapping region NOE2 according to Example 2, and accordingly, the area of the GND wiring pattern 706a of the GND layer 706 can be increased, and the noise resistance (current capacity) of the substrate can be enhanced.

[0478] FIG. 25(a) is a plan view showing the non-overlapping region NOE5 according to Example 5, and FIG. 25(b) is a plan view showing an example in which the wiring pattern of the power supply wiring line in FIG. 25(a) is changed.

[0479] The substrate of this example includes a first power supply wiring pattern 711x capable of supplying power of a first voltage (for example, DC24v) to the component 712 and a second power supply wiring pattern 711y capable of supplying power of a second voltage (for example, DC5v) to the component 712.

[0480] In the examples shown in FIGS. 25(a) and 25(b), the common point is that a non-overlapping region is formed so as to include the first power supply wiring pattern 711x and the second power supply wiring pattern 711y. However, in the example shown in FIG. 25(b), since the first power supply wiring pattern 711x is arranged closer to the second power supply wiring pattern 711y, the non-overlapping region NOE5' shown in FIG. 25(b) (in this example, a rectangular region with a height H5 and a width W5') is smaller in area than the non-overlapping region NOE5 shown in FIG. 25(a) (in this example, a rectangular region with a height H5 and a width W5 (W5' < W5)).

[0481] According to the example shown in FIG. 25(b), a first power supply wiring pattern 711x and a second power supply wiring pattern 711y which supply power from different power sources to a component 712 are arranged close to each other, so that the size of the non-overlapping area NOE5' can be made smaller than the non-overlapping area NOE5 shown in FIG. 25(a). As a result, the area of ​​the GND wiring pattern 706a (solid wiring pattern) of the GND layer 706 can be increased, and the noise resistance (current capacity) of the board can be improved.

[0482] <Summary of measures to prevent circuit board fire spread> As described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine, an enclosed gaming machine, or a medalless slot machine) is a gaming machine on which games can be played, and the gaming machine includes a certain board (for example, the board 700 shown in FIG. 17(a)), and the certain board is a board having at least a plurality of conductor layers, an insulating layer (for example, the insulating layer 708 shown in FIG. 17(b)), and a base material (for example, the base material 702 shown in FIG. 17(b)). The certain board is a board on which a plurality of components are arranged on at least one side, and one of the plurality of conductor layers is a first conductor having a first wiring pattern (for example, the power supply wiring patterns 710a to 710g shown in FIG. 20(a)). the certain substrate is a substrate layer (e.g., a power supply layer 710 shown in FIG. 17(b)), one of the plurality of conductor layers is a second conductor layer (e.g., a GND layer 706 shown in FIG. 17(b)) having a second wiring pattern (e.g., a GND wiring pattern 706a shown in FIG. 20(b)); the certain substrate is a substrate in which the first conductor layer is configured on the one side with the insulating layer sandwiched therebetween, the certain substrate is a substrate in which the second conductor layer is configured on the base material side with the insulating layer sandwiched therebetween; and the certain substrate is a substrate having a non-overlapping region (e.g., a non-overlapping region NOE shown in FIG. 17(b)) in which the first wiring pattern and the second wiring pattern do not overlap in the thickness direction of the certain substrate.

[0483] According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, by providing a non-overlapping region where the first wiring pattern and the second wiring pattern arranged with the insulating layer sandwiched therebetween do not overlap in the thickness direction of the board, for example, if the board is damaged (breakage during transportation, scratches such as cracks, etc.), the resistance at the damaged area increases, which may promote heat generation and carbonization and cause a short circuit, and even if such a situation occurs, the wiring patterns are not overlapped, so that the damage can be prevented from spreading. In addition, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a part of the insulating layer of the board becomes a carbonized conductive path due to a fire from the terminals of the components, causing a short circuit between the upper and lower wiring patterns insulated by the insulating layer, and by preventing a fire from the gaming machine, a highly safe gaming machine can be provided.

[0484] Furthermore, one of the multiple components may be a certain component (for example, the LED driver 714 or the motor driver 716 shown in FIG. 21(a)), and the non-overlapping area may be located in the vicinity of the certain component (for example, one longitudinal side of the LED driver 714 shown in FIG. 21(a), one lateral side of the motor driver 716 shown in FIG. 21(a), an area including the entire component 712 shown in FIG. 24(a), one lateral side of the component 712 shown in FIG. 24(b), or one longitudinal side of the component 712 shown in FIG. 24(c).

[0485] With this configuration, even if a certain component shorts out, by making the area around the certain component a non-overlapping area, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a short circuit occurs between the wiring patterns on the upper and lower layers that are insulated by the insulating layer.

[0486] Furthermore, the certain component may be a specific active component (for example, an LED driver 714 shown in FIG. 21(a), a motor driver 716, a light-emitting device, a diode, a transistor, a light-receiving device such as a photodiode, or various sensors such as a magnetic sensor).

[0487] With this configuration, active components are more susceptible to short circuits than passive components, and there is a risk that sparks caused by a short circuit could gouge the board and turn part of the board's insulating layer into a carbonized conductive path. However, by making the area near the active components a non-overlapping area, it is possible to prevent a short circuit from occurring between the wiring patterns on the upper and lower layers that were previously insulated by the insulating layer.

[0488] In addition, the region of the certain substrate in which components other than the specific active component (e.g., passive components such as resistors, components that are unlikely to spark at high temperatures) are arranged may be an overlap region in which the first wiring pattern and the second wiring pattern overlap in the thickness direction of the certain substrate.

[0489] With this configuration, it becomes possible to form the power supply wiring pattern and the GND wiring pattern in the overlapping region as solid wiring patterns, thereby improving the noise resistance of the board.

[0490] Furthermore, the non-overlapping region (e.g., the non-overlapping region NOE shown in FIG. 17(b)) may be a region in which either the first wiring pattern or the second wiring pattern (e.g., the power supply wiring pattern 711 shown in FIG. 17(b)) is formed, and the other of the first wiring pattern or the second wiring pattern (e.g., the GND wiring pattern 706a shown in FIG. 17(b)) is not formed.

[0491] With this configuration, the first wiring pattern and the second wiring pattern can be physically separated, thereby making it possible to prevent a situation in which a short circuit occurs between the upper and lower wiring patterns that are insulated by an insulating layer.

[0492] Furthermore, the first wiring pattern may be either a power supply wiring pattern or a GND wiring pattern (for example, the power supply wiring pattern 711 shown in FIG. 17(b)), and the second wiring pattern may be the other of the power supply wiring pattern or the GND wiring pattern (for example, the GND wiring pattern 706a shown in FIG. 17(b)).

[0493] With this configuration, the power supply wiring pattern and the GND wiring pattern can be physically separated, making it possible to prevent a situation in which a short circuit occurs between the power supply wiring pattern and the GND wiring pattern that are insulated by an insulating layer.

[0494] In addition, the first wiring pattern may be either a signal wiring pattern (for example, a signal line to which an output terminal of a motor driver IC 716 is connected, as shown in FIG. 18(b) or FIG. 21(c)) or a GND wiring pattern (for example, the GND wiring pattern 706a shown in FIG. 17(b)), and the second wiring pattern may be the other of the signal wiring pattern and the GND wiring pattern.

[0495] With this configuration, the signal wiring pattern and the GND wiring pattern can be physically separated, making it possible to prevent a short circuit from occurring between the signal wiring pattern and the GND wiring pattern that are insulated by the insulating layer.

[0496] In addition, the first wiring pattern may be either a signal wiring pattern (e.g., a signal line to which an output terminal of a motor driver IC 716 is connected, as shown in FIG. 18(b) or FIG. 21(c)) or a power supply wiring pattern (e.g., a power supply wiring pattern 711 shown in FIG. 17(b)), and the second wiring pattern may be the other of the signal wiring pattern and the power supply wiring pattern.

[0497] With this configuration, the signal wiring pattern and the power supply wiring pattern can be physically separated, making it possible to prevent a situation in which a short circuit occurs between the signal wiring pattern and the power supply wiring pattern that are insulated by an insulating layer.

[0498] Furthermore, the certain substrate may be a substrate in which at least one of the first wiring pattern and the second wiring pattern (for example, the GND wiring pattern 706a shown in FIG. 20(b) and FIG. 21(a)-(c)) is configured as a solid wiring pattern, the certain substrate is a substrate in which a plurality of the specific active components (for example, the LED driver 714 and the motor driver 716 shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 21(a)) are arranged (for example, in FIG. 21, a plurality of LED drivers 714 (same type of ICs) are arranged at a distance from each other, a plurality of motor drivers 716 (same type of ICs) are arranged at a distance from each other, or the LED driver 714 and the motor driver 716 (different types of ICs) are arranged at a distance), the certain substrate is a substrate in which the non-overlapping regions are formed corresponding to each of the specific active components, and the certain substrate may be a substrate in which the respective non-overlapping regions are formed at a distance from each other.

[0499] Although the noise resistance of the board can be improved by forming the power supply wiring pattern and the GND wiring pattern with a solid wiring pattern, since the solid wiring pattern is removed in the non-overlapping area, a certain degree of reduction in noise resistance is unavoidable. However, since the noise resistance is significantly reduced when the areas where the solid wiring pattern is removed are provided continuously, it is possible to prevent a significant reduction in noise resistance caused by forming the power supply wiring pattern and the GND wiring pattern with a solid wiring pattern by forming the non-overlapping area at a distance.

[0500] <Pattern Arrangement> Next, the arrangement of symbols on each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to Figure 26. Figure 26 is a plan view of the arrangement of symbols on each of the reels (left reel 110, center reel 111, right reel 112).

[0501] On each of the reels 110 to 112, a predetermined number of symbols (20 symbols numbered 0 to 19 in this embodiment) of symbols of multiple types (9 symbols in this embodiment) shown on the right side of the figure are arranged. The numbers 0 to 19 shown on the left side of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of the symbols on each of the reels 110 to 112. For example, in this embodiment, a "watermelon symbol" is arranged on the number 0 symbol of the left reel 110, a "bell symbol" is arranged on the number 1 symbol of the center reel 111, and a "replay symbol" is arranged on the number 0 symbol of the right reel 112.

[0502] <Types of winning roles> Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 27. Fig. 27 is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations, the names of the condition devices, the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, the payout amounts, and remarks.

[0503] The winning combinations of the slot machine 100 include special combinations (special combination 1, special combination 2) and general combinations (replay combinations 1 to 3, small combinations 1 to 5). The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and can be arbitrarily adopted. In FIG. 27, some of the winning combinations are omitted.

[0504] <Types of winning roles / special roles> Among the winning combinations in this embodiment, the special combination 1 and the special combination 2 are combinations that transition to a special game state in which a predetermined benefit is given to the player. The replay combination is a combination that allows replay without inserting a new medal (a combination that gives replay). These winning combinations are sometimes called "operation combinations."

[0505] In addition, in this embodiment, "winning" also includes the case where a pattern combination of an operating role that does not involve a medal payout (does not involve the payment of medals) is displayed on the winning line, and includes, for example, winning special role 1, special role 2, and re-play role.

[0506] Special Role 1 and Special Role 2 are winning roles that transition the game state to Special Role 1·2 internal winning state (RT3) by internal winning, and transition to Special Role 1·2 game state (RT4) by winning. In addition, if more than the specified number of medals (for example, 200 medals) are paid out in the Special Role 1·2 game state (RT4), the game state transitions to the low replay probability state (RT1). Each game state (RT1 to RT4) will be described later.

[0507] The symbol combination corresponding to special role 1 (BB) is "Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol" or "Seven 2 symbol-Seven 2 symbol-Seven 2 symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to special role 2 (RB) is "BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol".

[0508] When special role 1 or special role 2 is internally won, the special role internal win flag corresponding to this internally won role is set to ON (stored in a specified area of ​​the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). This flag is maintained in the ON state until the internally won role is won, and the player is more likely to win the internally won role in the next and subsequent games. In other words, in a game in which special role 1 or special role 2 is internally won, even if the player does not win the special role, the player will be in a state of internally winning the special role in the next and subsequent games, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special role will be in a state of being more likely to win.

[0509] <Type of winning role / replay role> Replay roles 1 to 3 are winning roles (operating roles) that allow a player to play the next game without inserting a medal (game medium) by winning, and no medals are paid out. The corresponding symbol combinations are as shown in FIG. 8. Note that the replay role may be any role that allows a player to play the next game without inserting a medal. Therefore, for example, when a replay role is won, medals may be automatically inserted in the next game (the number of medals inserted is reset in the medal insertion number storage area), or the medals inserted in the game in which the replay role was won may be carried over and used in the next game.

[0510] <Type of winning role / small role> Small prize 1 to small prize 5 are winning prizes in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out (there is a payout number).

[0511] Minor win 1 (watermelon) is a winning combination in which the symbol combination "watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol" is displayed frozen on the winning line, and 5 medals are paid out.

[0512] The minor prize 2 (Cherry) is a prize in which the symbol combination "Cherry symbol-ANY-ANY" is displayed on the winning line and two medals are paid out. Note that the symbol combination "Cherry symbol-ANY-ANY" only requires that the symbol on the left reel 110 is a "Cherry symbol," and the symbols on the center reel 111 and right reel 112 can be any symbol.

[0513] Hereinafter, these small prize 1 (watermelon) and small prize 2 (cherry) may be collectively referred to as "rare prizes", however, rare prizes are not limited to these winning prizes, and may be either one of the winning prizes, or may include other winning prizes.

[0514] In addition, if you win a rare role in the AT state described below, a lottery is held to add the number of games or the number of sets (making it easier to win the lottery). On the other hand, even if you win a rare role in the ED state, a lottery is not held to add the number of games or the number of sets.

[0515] The small prize 3 (push order bell) is composed of six types of winning prizes, small prize 3a to small prize 3f. In this example, by lottery, with a predetermined probability (about 1 / 6 in this example. Common to all settings), one of the winning prizes, small prize 3a to small prize 3f, is internally won, and if the operation sequence (push order) of the stop operation by the stop buttons 137 to 139 matches the winning prize that was internally won, 12 medals are paid out.

[0516] The small winning combination 4 (common bell) is a winning combination where, regardless of the operation order (pressing order) or operation timing of the stop operation by the stop buttons 137 to 139, the symbol combination of "bell symbol - bell symbol - bell symbol" stops and is displayed on the winning line, and 12 medals are paid out.

[0517] The small winning combination 5 (single symbol) is a winning combination where, regardless of the operation order (pressing order) or operation timing of the stop operation by the stop buttons 137 to 139, the symbol combination of "replay symbol - replay symbol - blank 1 symbol" stops and is displayed on the winning line, and 1 medal is paid out.

[0518] <Types of RT-based game states> Next, the types and transitions of RT-based game states in the slot machine 100 will be described.

[0519] <Re-game low probability state (RT1)> The re-game low probability state (RT1) is the default RT-based game state (hereinafter also referred to as the "normal game state") that is first set immediately after the power of the slot machine 100 is turned on, etc., and is a game state that is relatively disadvantageous for the player compared to other game states.

[0520] In this example, in this re-game low probability state (RT1), when winning on the re-game winning combination 2 (upgraded replay 1) or the re-game winning combination 3 (upgraded replay 2), it transitions to the re-game high probability state (RT2) described later. Also, in this re-game low probability state (RT1), when internally winning on the special winning combination 1 or the special winning combination 2, it transitions to the special winning combination 1·2 internal winning state (RT3) described later.

[0521] <Re-game high probability state (RT2)> The re-game high probability state is a game state where the internal winning probability of the re-game is higher than that of the re-game low probability state (RT1).

[0522] In this example, in this re-game high probability state (RT2), when internally winning on the special winning combination 1 or the special winning combination 2, it transitions to the special winning combination 1·2 internal winning state (RT3) described later.

[0523] <Special Role 1 and 2 Internal Winning Status (RT3)> The Special Role 1 and 2 Internal Winning Status (RT3) is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to Special Role 1 or Special Role 2 is set to on, and by the player performing a stop operation at a predetermined timing, the symbol combination corresponding to the special role corresponding to this flag can be displayed. It is a gaming state.

[0524] In this example, in this Special Role 1 and 2 Internal Winning Status (RT3), when winning a prize in Special Role 1 or Special Role 2, it transitions to the Special Gaming State (RT4) described later.

[0525] <Special Gaming State (RT4)> The Special Gaming State (RT4) is the most advantageous gaming state for the player among all gaming states. In this example, in the Special Gaming State (RT4), when a specified number of coins (for example, 200 coins) are paid out, it transitions to the Re - gaming Low Probability State (RT1).

[0526] Note that in this example, the end condition of the Special Gaming State (RT4) is not particularly limited, and for example, it may be when winning an internal prize in a specified role, when there are winnings a specified number of times (for example, 8 times), or when a specified number of games (for example, 6 times) have been played.

[0527] <Transition of AT - type Gaming States> Next, the AT - type gaming states will be described.

[0528] The AT - type gaming states are roughly classified into a Low Navigation State and a High Navigation State. The Low Navigation State is a state in which the probability of executing the operation navigation is low, and is also called the Normal Mode, Non - advantageous Section, or Normal Section. The High Navigation State is a state in which the probability of executing the operation navigation is higher than that of the Low Navigation State, and is also called the AT Mode or Advantageous Section.

[0529] Here, the operation navigation refers to a presentation that notifies the player of the stop operation mode of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (for example, the correct operation sequence or the timing of the stop operation) in order to acquire medals or maintain an advantageous gaming state. For example, this includes a presentation that notifies the player of the correct operation sequence of a push order role (for example, minor role 3 (push order bell LCR)) (for example, a presentation that displays the letters "left → center → right").

[0530] When a player performs a stop operation according to the operation content of the operation navigation, the player will get a favorable result, so the high navigation state is a more favorable gaming state for the player than the low navigation state. Here, favorable specifically means that the ratio of the total number of gaming media paid out by the gaming machine to the total number of gaming media used by the player as the number of bets when playing for a specified period of time, that is, the so-called payout rate (ball payout rate), is favorable.

[0531] In this example, the low navigation state is a state in which the probability of execution of operation navigation is low, and the high navigation state is a state in which the probability of execution of operation navigation is higher than in the low navigation state; however, the low navigation state may also be a state in which operation navigation is not executed, and the high navigation state may be a state in which operation navigation is executed.

[0532] Each game state of the AT system is subdivided and managed, and these are called presentation states. In detail, the presentation state of the low navigation state is the normal game state, and the presentation state of the high navigation state includes the normal state, the confirmation notification state, the judgement state, the pullback state, the AT1 state, the AT2 state, and the ED (ending) state. In principle, the AT1 state, the AT2 state, and the ED state are the states in which the number of balls released increases.

[0533] In this embodiment, when a certain condition is met in the normal game state in the low navigation state (for example, when a winning combination other than a miss is won), the game transitions to the normal state in the high navigation state. After that, the game transitions in the order of, for example, the confirmation notification state → AT1 state → judgement state, and there are routes from this judgement state to the normal game state or the AT2 state via the pullback state, or routes from the judgement state to the AT2 state directly.

[0534] The AT state (AT1 state, AT2 state) is a state in which AT play is possible a specified number of times (for example, 30 games per set), and is a state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal play state in a low navigation state or the normal state in a high navigation state.

[0535] In this AT game, at the start of the AT game, a set continuation lottery (for example, a lottery with a winning probability of 1 / 4) is held to determine whether or not to continue the AT game, and if the set continuation lottery is won, a predetermined number of AT games (in this example, one set of 30 games) are awarded, and the AT state is extended. Also, if the condition for transition to the normal game state is met in the AT state (in this example, when all games in the AT state have been played), the game will transition to the normal game state from the next game.

[0536] Furthermore, when the number of remaining games in the high navigation state falls below a predetermined number (for example, 20 games), the state transitions to an ED state, and in this ED state, an ED (ending) performance is executed, which suggests the end of the high navigation state.

[0537] In addition, the condition for transitioning to the ED state is not limited to the remaining games in the high navigation state being a predetermined number of games (e.g., 20 games) or less, but may be, for example, the predetermined number of games being more or less than 20 games, or may be "number of coins won + difference in expected number of coins won > 2000".

[0538] <Main processing in main control section> First, the main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to Fig. 28. Note that Fig. 28 is a flow chart showing the flow of the main control unit main processing.

[0539] As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 that receives this start signal is reset and started by a reset interrupt, and executes the main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 28 according to a control program previously stored in the ROM 306.

[0540] When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are performed in step S101. In these initial settings, a stack initial value is set to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, interrupt prohibition is set, the I / O 310 is initialized, various variables stored in the RAM 308 are initialized, and operation permission and initial value are set to the WDT 314.

[0541] In step S102, a bet number setting / start operation acceptance process is executed. Here, whether or not medals have been inserted is checked, and preparations are made to send an insertion command indicating that medals have been inserted. If a replay role has been won in the previous game, a process is performed to insert the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game, so that the player does not need to insert medals. Also, a check is made as to whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated, and if the start lever 135 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S103.

[0542] In step S103, the number of inserted medals is determined, and a win line determination process is carried out to determine the valid win lines.

[0543] In step S104, the random number generated by the random number generating circuit 316 is obtained, and a winning combination internal lottery process is performed. In the winning combination internal lottery process, a winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current game state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the obtained random number value, and preparations are made to send an internal lottery command indicating the result of this internal lottery to the first sub-control unit 400. If any winning combination (including an operating combination) is internally won as a result of the internal lottery, the flag of that winning combination is turned on.

[0544] 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. This reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. In step S105, preparations are made to send a reel stop data command including information about the selected reel stop data to the first sub-control unit 400.

[0545] In step S106, a presentation state control process for controlling the game state of the AT system described above is executed based on the start lever operation. In step S107, a presentation process is executed. In this presentation process, various presentations are controlled.

[0546] In step S108, a reel rotation start process is executed, and all the reels 110 to 112 start rotating.

[0547] In step S109, a reel stop control process is performed. In the reel stop control process, the stop buttons 137-139 can be accepted, and when any of the stop buttons is pressed, a stop table of reel stop data is referenced to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button, and any of the reels 110-112 is stopped according to the number of pull-in frames set in the stop table. When all the reels 110-112 have stopped, the process proceeds to step S110. In addition, in this step S109, for each stop operation, preparations are made to send a stop button acceptance command related to the stop button 137-139 that was operated to stop (more specifically, for the first stop operation, a stop button acceptance 1 command, for the second stop operation, a stop button acceptance 2 command, and for the third stop operation, a stop button acceptance 3 command) to the first sub-control unit 400, and for each reel stop, preparations are made to send a reel stop command related to the reel stop position (more specifically, for the first stopped reel, a reel stop 1 command, for the second stop operation, a reel stop 2 command, and for the third stop operation, a reel stop 3 command) to the first sub-control unit 400.

[0548] In step S110, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether or not a winning combination has been achieved. In this winning determination process, if a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination is displayed on an activated winning line, it is determined that the winning combination has been achieved. For example, if "Bell-Bell-Bell" is aligned on an activated winning line, it is determined that the minor combination 3 (Bell) has been achieved. In addition, in this step S110, preparations are made to send a winning determination command indicating the result of the winning determination to the first sub-control unit 400.

[0549] In step S111, a medal awarding process is performed. In the medal awarding process, if any winning combination that provides a payout is achieved, medals in the number corresponding to the winning combination are paid out according to the number of winning lines.

[0550] In step S112, a game state control process is performed. In the game state control process, the process related to the transition of each game state of the RT system is performed, and the game state is transitioned when the start condition or end condition is satisfied. In addition, preparation is made for sending a game state command including information indicating the current game state of the RT system.

[0551] In step S113, the controller 10 executes a presentation state control process for controlling the game state of the AT system described above. In step S114, the controller 10 executes a high-level navigation state end process for ending the high-level navigation state.

[0552] This completes one game. After this, the game progresses by returning to step S102 and repeating the above-mentioned process. The various commands prepared in each of the above steps are transmitted in the command setting and transmission process (step S206 in FIG. 29) of the main control unit timer interrupt process described later.

[0553] <Main control unit timer interrupt processing> Next, a main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to Fig. 29. Note that Fig. 29 is a flow chart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

[0554] The main control unit 300 is equipped with a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined period (approximately once every 2 ms in this embodiment), and this timer interrupt signal is used as a trigger to start main control unit timer interrupt processing at the predetermined period.

[0555] In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed, which includes processes such as temporarily saving the values ​​of each register of the CPU 304 in a stack area.

[0556] In step S202, the WDT 314 is restarted periodically (in this embodiment, once every approximately 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt) 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 does not occur (so that a processing abnormality is not detected).

[0557] In step S203, an input port state update process is performed. In this input port state update process, detection signals from the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310, the presence or absence of the detection signals is monitored, and the detection signals are stored in signal state storage areas partitioned for each of the various sensors 318 in the RAM 308.

[0558] In step S204, various game processes are executed, and processes corresponding to the interrupt status are executed. In step S2005, a timer update process is executed. More specifically, various timers are updated according to their respective time units.

[0559] In step S206, a command setting and 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, the command type included in the received output schedule information makes it possible to determine presentation control in response to changes in game control in the main control unit 300, and it becomes possible to determine the content of presentation control based on the information of the command data included in the output schedule information.

[0560] In step S207, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 651, which is separate from the slot machine 100, via the information output circuit 334.

[0561] In step S208, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring processing, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S203 are read out to monitor for errors related to medal insertion abnormalities, medal payout abnormalities, etc., and if an error is detected (not shown), error processing is executed. Furthermore, depending on the current game state, 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 seven-segment (SEG) displays.

[0562] In step S209, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is ON or not. If the low voltage signal is ON (if a power interruption is detected), the process proceeds to step S211, and if the low voltage signal is OFF (if a power interruption is not detected), the process proceeds to step S210.

[0563] In step S210, various processes are performed to end the timer interruption end process. In this timer interruption end process, the values ​​of each register temporarily saved in step S2001 are set back to the original registers, etc. Then, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

[0564] On the other hand, in step S211, specific variables and stack pointers for restoring the state to the state at the time of power outage when power is restored are saved as recovery data in a specified area of ​​RAM 308, power outage processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed, and then the process returns to the main control unit main processing shown in Figure 28.

[0565] <Processing of the first sub-control unit> Next, the processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be explained using Figure 30. Figure 30(a) is a flowchart of the main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. Figure 30(b) is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. Figure 30(c) is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400.

[0566] First, the main processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be explained using FIG.

[0567] When the power is turned on, first, initialization processing is executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initial settings of input / output ports, initialization processing of storage areas in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In this processing, 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 game state, are respectively provided in the RAM 408.

[0568] In step S302, it is determined whether the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to the process of 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.

[0569] In step S305, effect control processing is performed. Here, preparation for the effect is carried out according to the effect reservation information in the effect reservation area provided in the RAM 408. This preparation includes, for example, processing such as reading effect data from the ROM 406, and when it is necessary to update the effect data, it includes performing the update processing of the effect data.

[0570] In step S306, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S305. For example, when there is an instruction to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S305, this instruction 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, when there is an instruction to various lamps 420 in the effect data read in step S305, this instruction is output to the drive circuit 422.

[0571] In step S308, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S3005. For example, if the performance data read out in step S305 contains a command for the shutter 163, this command is output to the drive circuit 424. In step S309, information output processing is performed to set up sending a command to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result of step S305. For example, if the performance data read out in step S305 contains a command to be sent to the second sub-control unit 500, settings are made to output this control command, and the process returns to step S302.

[0572] Next, the command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be explained using Figure 30 (b). This command reception interrupt processing is processing executed by the first sub-control unit 400 when it detects a strobe signal output by the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt processing, the command output by the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command memory area provided in RAM 408.

[0573] Next, using Figure 30 (c), we will explain the first sub-control unit timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 is equipped with a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined period (once every 2 ms in this embodiment), and executes timer interrupt processing at a predetermined period in response to this timer interrupt.

[0574] In step S501, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of ​​RAM 408 described in step S302 in the first sub-control unit main processing shown in Figure 30(a) and stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S302, the timer variable value is determined to be 10 or greater every 20 ms (2 ms x 10). In step S502, commands are sent to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S309, and the random number value for performance is updated, etc.

[0575] <Processing of the second sub-control unit> Next, the processing of the second sub-control unit 500 will be explained using Figure 31. Figure 31(a) is a flowchart of the main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. Figure 31(b) is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500. Figure 31(c) is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500. Figure 31(d) is a flowchart of the image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500.

[0576] First, in step S601 in Fig. 31(a), various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S601. In this initialization process, input / output port initial settings, initialization process of the storage area in the RAM 508, initialization process of the storage area in the VRAM 536, etc. are performed.

[0577] In step S602, it is determined whether the timer variable is 10 or greater, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or greater, the process proceeds to step S603. In step S4003, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S604, command processing is performed. In 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.

[0578] In step S605, a performance control process is performed. Specifically, if a new command is received in step S604, a process corresponding to this command is performed. For example, a process is executed to read performance data for performing image control related to the background image from ROM 506. In addition, a process is executed to read other performance data from ROM 506, and if the performance data needs to be updated, a process to update the performance data is performed.

[0579] 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 performance data read in step S605, image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control related to the display image (notification image, background image) is executed. When this image control processing is completed, the process returns to step S602.

[0580] Next, the command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500 will be explained using Figure 31 (b). This command reception interrupt processing is processing that the second sub-control unit 500 executes when it detects a strobe signal output by the first sub-control unit 400.

[0581] In step S701 of the command reception interrupt processing, the command output by the first sub-control unit 400 is stored in a command memory area provided in the RAM 508 as an unprocessed command.

[0582] Next, using Figure 31 (c), we will explain the second sub-control unit timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. The second sub-control unit 500 is equipped with a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined period (once every 2 ms in this embodiment), and executes timer interrupt processing at a predetermined period in response to this timer interrupt.

[0583] In step S801, 1 is added to the value in the timer variable storage area of ​​RAM 508 described in step S602 in the second sub-control unit main processing shown in Figure 31 (a), and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S602, the timer variable value is determined to be 10 or greater every 20 ms (2 ms x 10). In step S802, update processing of the random number value for presentation is performed, etc.

[0584] Next, the image control processing of step S606 in the main processing of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to Figure 31(d). This figure is a diagram showing a flowchart illustrating the flow of the image control processing.

[0585] In step S901, an instruction to transfer image data is given. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the drawing area between the display area A and the display area B of the VRAM 536. As a result, one frame of image stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the performance image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets the ROM coordinates (the transfer source address of the ROM 506), the VRAM coordinates (the transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table, and then sets a command to instruct the start of transfer of image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

[0586] In step S902, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal has been input from the VDP 534. If a transfer end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S903; if not, the process waits for the transfer end interrupt signal to be input.

[0587] In step S903, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data, etc. Here, CPU 504 instructs VDP 534 on information of image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes of VRAM 536, image size, VRAM coordinates (layout coordinates), transparency, etc.) in order to form a display image in display area A or B of VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to VRAM 536 in step S901. VDP 534 sets parameters according to the attributes based on the command stored in the attribute register.

[0588] In step S904, a drawing instruction is issued. 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 in accordance with the instruction from the CPU 504.

[0589] In step S905, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal has been input from VDP 534 based on the end of image drawing. If a generation end interrupt signal has been input, proceed to step S906; if not, wait for the generation end interrupt signal to be input.

[0590] In step S906, a scene display counter, which is set in a predetermined area of ​​the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated, is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

[0591] <Internal winning role lottery value> FIG. 32(a) is a diagram showing an example of the lottery values ​​of the internal winning combination of the slot machine 100. As shown in FIG.

[0592] The probability of winning the internal winning role is calculated by dividing the numerical data corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each internal winning role by the numerical data (65536 in this embodiment) in the range of random numbers acquired during the internal lottery. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each numerical range is associated with each internal winning role or loss.

[0593] In the winning combination internal lottery process, it is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery corresponds to the lottery data corresponding to any of the internal winning combinations, and the internal winning combination is determined. In practice, this lottery data is prepared with settings 1 to 6, each of which has a different winning probability for at least one internal winning combination, and the staff of the game establishment can arbitrarily select and set any of the settings.

[0594] Regarding the setting values, the probability of winning the internal winning role may be common to each setting value, while the probability of winning the AT (ease of transitioning to the AT) may be different for settings 1 to 6. For example, in setting 1, the probability of drawing the AT when a certain internal winning role is determined may be probability A, while in setting 6, the probability of drawing the AT when a certain internal winning role is determined may be probability B, which is higher than probability A.

[0595] In the example shown in FIG. 32(a), the range of lottery data (lottery value) is indicated by alphabets. Replay 4 to Replay 7 all show (g), which indicates that the lottery value is the same. For example, (g)=3000 / 65535. 1-piece role 1 to 1-piece role 8 all show (m), which also indicates that the lottery value is the same. Bell CLR1 to Bell RCL3 all show (n), which also indicates that the lottery value is the same.

[0596] The relationship of the lottery values ​​indicated by the alphabet is (a)+(b)+(c)+(d)<(e)+(f)+(g)+(h)+(i)+(j)+(k)+(l)+(m)+(n). Note that the watermelon and cherry roles are rare roles with small lottery values.

[0597] <Pushing order> FIG. 32(b) is a table showing the display mode and payout number for each operation content of the common bell and push order combination among the internal winning combinations.

[0598] The push order combination refers to an internal winning combination in which the winning combination (the display state of the reels 110 to 112) differs depending on the contents of the stop operations (in this embodiment, the operation sequence from the first stop operation to the third stop operation).

[0599] In this embodiment, (1) the stop operation of left, center, and right (stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110, the second stop reel as the center reel 111, and the third stop reel as the right reel 112) is an LCR operation, (2) the stop operation of left, right, and center (stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110, the second stop reel as the right reel 112, and the third stop reel as the center reel 111) is an LRC operation, (3) the stop operation of center, left, and right (stop operation with the first stop reel as the center reel 111, the second stop reel as the left reel 110, and the third stop reel as the right reel 112) is a CLR operation, and (4) the stop operation of center, right, and left (stop operation with the first stop reel as the center reel 111, the second stop reel as the right reel 112, and the third stop reel as the center reel 111) is a CLR operation. A stopping operation of (1) right, left, center (a stopping operation in which the first reel is the right reel 112, the second reel is the left reel 110, and the third reel is the center reel 111) may be referred to as a CRL operation, (2) right, left, center (a stopping operation in which the first reel is the right reel 112, the second reel is the center reel 111, and the third reel is the left reel 110) may be referred to as a RLC operation, and (3) right, center, left (a stopping operation in which the first reel is the right reel 112, the second reel is the center reel 111, and the third reel is the left reel 110) may be referred to as a RCL operation.

[0600] For example, if Push Order Bell_CLR1-3 is an internal winner in the internal lottery for the winning role, (1) if an LCR operation or an LRC operation is performed, a miss or a 1-coin role will be won, and 0 or 1 medals will be paid out; (2) if a CLR operation is performed, a bell will be won, and 9 medals will be paid out; (3) if a CRL operation is performed, a 1-coin role will be won, and 1 medal will be paid out; and (4) if an RLC operation or an RCL operation is performed, a miss or a 1-coin role will be won, and 0 or 1 medal will be paid out.

[0601] That is, when the CLR operation is performed, the push order bell_CLR1-3 wins the bell and the maximum number of medals is paid out. Hereinafter, when the push order role is internally won, the operation content when the maximum number of medals is paid out may be referred to as the "correct operation". In this embodiment, the correct operation means that the operation sequence from the first stop operation to the third stop operation is correct.

[0602] Similarly, for push order bells_CRL1-3, the correct operation is CRL operation, and in the case of CRL operation, bells are won and 9 medals are paid out. Also, for push order bells_RLC1-3, the correct operation is RLC operation, and in the case of RLC operation, bells are won and 9 medals are paid out, and for push order bells_RCL1-3, the correct operation is RCL operation, and in the case of RCL operation, bells are won and 9 medals are paid out.

[0603] On the other hand, for example, if the common bell wins internally in the winning role internal lottery, regardless of the operation content, the bell wins and 9 medals are paid out. Hereinafter, the above-mentioned push order bells_CLR1-3, push order bells_CRL1-3, push order bells_RLC1-3 and push order bells_RCL1-3 are collectively referred to as "push order bells". Of these "push order bells", push order bells_CLR1-3 and push order bells_CRL1-3 may be referred to as "middle first bells" for convenience of explanation, and push order bells_RLC1-3 and push order bells_RCL1-3 may be referred to as "right first bells". In addition, the number of common bells to be paid out is set to 9, the same number as the push order bells, but this is not limited to this, and the number may be less than the push order bells, and by reducing the number of common bells, the medal payout in the normal state can be suppressed.

[0604] In this embodiment, there is no push order bell for which the correct answer is an LCR operation or an LRC operation (forward push or forward sandwich), but there is a push order bell for which the correct answer is a CLR operation or a CRL operation (middle push) and an RLC operation or an RCL operation (reverse push or reverse sandwich). In other words, this is a specification called a biased bell. By using a biased bell, the number of balls dispensed in the normal state (non-AT state) can be reduced and the number of balls dispensed in the AT state can be increased. Note that a biased bell is a specification in which a push order other than the first left stop is more advantageous for play than the first left stop (for example, the number of payouts is greater or the probability of winning is higher).

[0605] In addition, the display mode and payout amount for each operation content when the internal winning role (condition device) is 1-coin role 1-8 and replay 1-7 are as shown in FIG. 32(b). "S Blue 7 / BAR" in FIG. 32(b) means that "Blue Seven 1" will line up on a single (1-line) winning line or "BAR" will line up. "Fake" means that even if the target pattern is announced and you press the button, the announced pattern will not line up. "Replay (Pink 7 / W Blue 7 Fake)" means that you will be informed to aim for the Pink Seven pattern or the Blue Seven pattern on a double (2-line) winning line, but the replay pattern will line up even if you press the button.

[0606] <Winning hand data> Next, the winning combination data stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 will be described.

[0607] FIG. 33 is a diagram showing winning combination data stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. As shown in FIG.

[0608] The winning combination information on the left side of Figure 33 is the same as the winning combination information shown in Figure 32(a). The push order combination, Bell (Push Order Bell), has four patterns (CLR, CRL, RLC, RCL) with different stop operation modes (push order). Furthermore, three combinations (1 to 3) are prepared for each pattern.

[0609] That is, three roles are prepared for each of the same push orders. The player's profit is the same for roles with the same push orders, but by preparing three roles for each, the results can be more varied. For example, if there is only one role for one push order, only a specific result will be displayed for a specific push order, which can lead to monotony. However, by providing multiple roles for one push order, the way roles are displayed can be different even with the same push order, which can prevent the results from becoming monotonous.

[0610] Each winning role is assigned a consecutive natural number (winning role number) such as "00" to "34" that corresponds one-to-one with the winning role.

[0611] In the explanation so fa...

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[Claim 1] A gaming machine equipped with specific parts, the specific part is a part configured to include a first member, the specific part is a part configured to include a second member, the second member is a member having a through hole formed therein, the first member is a member having a rod-shaped protrusion formed thereon, the first member is a member having a deformed tip portion formed at a tip portion of the protrusion inserted into the through hole, the deformed tip portion being deformed to a diameter larger than the diameter of the through hole, a diameter of the through hole is larger than a diameter of a portion of the protrusion located within the through hole, The deformed distal end portion is configured such that the distal end portion, the proximal end portion on the second member side, and a middle portion between the distal end portion and the proximal end portion are thicker than the proximal end portion, and the distal end portion is thicker than the middle portion, There is a gap between the deformation tip and the second member. A gaming machine characterized by:

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