Game machine

Abstract

To provide a game machine having a feature in a substrate.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate includes a first connector. The second substrate includes a second connector which can be connected to the first connector. The second substrate is movably attached to an attachment part. The second substrate is configured such that it can move with respect to the attachment part when the first connector of the first substrate is connected to the second connector of the second substrate. The attachment part has a restriction part. The restriction part is configured such that after an attachment of the second substrate, the restriction part can restrict a movement different from a movement of the attachment of the second substrate.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball shooting game machine (pachinko machine), a spinning reel game machine (slot machine), an enclosed game machine, or a medal-less slot machine.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as one type of game table, for example, a slot machine is known. Some such slot machines are provided with various circuit boards (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, there is room for improvement in the circuit boards of conventional game tables.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a game table having features in the circuit board.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine including a first substrate and a second substrate, wherein the first substrate includes a first connector, the second substrate includes a second connector connectable to the first connector, the second substrate is movably attached to an attachment portion, and when connecting the first connector of the first substrate and the second connector of the second substrate, the second substrate is configured to be movable relative to the attachment portion, the attachment portion has a restricting portion, and the restricting portion is configured to be able to restrict a movement different from the movement when the second substrate is attached after the second substrate is attached.

Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, a gaming machine having characteristics on the substrate can be realized.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

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

[0010] <Overall Configuration> 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] The slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of the gaming table 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 openable and closable with respect to the main body 101. Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) with a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are housed and configured to be rotatable inside the slot machine 100. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

[0012] In the present embodiment, each symbol is printed at appropriate intervals on a strip-shaped member, and this strip-shaped member is attached to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member to form each reel 110 to 112. The symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally displayed in three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 as seen by the player, and a total of nine symbols can be seen. By rotating each reel 110 to 112, the combination of symbols visible to the player changes. That is, each reel 110 to 112 functions as a display device that can variably display a combination of a plurality of types of symbols. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be adopted as such a display device. Further, in the present embodiment, three reels are provided inside the center of the slot machine 100, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

[0013] On the back of each of the reels 110 to 112, a backlight (not shown) for illuminating the individual symbols displayed in the symbol display window 113 is arranged. It is desirable that the backlight be shielded for each symbol so that each symbol can be evenly irradiated. In addition, inside the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) composed of a light projecting part and a light receiving part is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112, and it is configured such that a light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the light projecting part and the light receiving part of this optical sensor. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the rotational direction position of the symbol on the reel is judged, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

[0014] The payline indicator lamp 120 indicates which paylines 114 are active. The active paylines are determined in advance by the number of medals bet as gaming media. There are five paylines 114. For example, if one medal is bet, the middle horizontal payline is active. If two medals are bet, three lines are active, including the upper horizontal payline and the lower horizontal payline. If three medals are bet, five lines are active, including the lower right-hand payline and the upper right-hand payline. Note that the number of paylines 114 is not limited to five. For example, if one medal is bet, the five lines active may be the middle horizontal payline, the upper horizontal payline, the lower horizontal payline, the lower right-hand payline, and the upper right-hand payline. Alternatively, the same number of paylines may be uniformly set as active paylines regardless of the number of bets.

[0015] The notification lamp 123 is a lamp that notifies the player that, for example, a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been internally won in an internal lottery described below, or that a bonus game is in progress. The medal insertion possible lamp 124 is a lamp that notifies the player that a game medal can be inserted. The replay lamp 122 is a lamp that notifies the player that the current game can be replayed (no medal insertion is required) if a replay, which is one of the winning combinations, was won in the previous game. The reel panel lamp 128 is a lamp for effect purposes.

[0016] The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) electronically stored in the slot machine 100. In the present 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. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up a number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when the specified number of medals is inserted, the game start lamp 121, which indicates that the game start operation is possible, lights up.

[0017] The medal insertion slot 141 is an insertion slot for the player to insert medals when starting the game. That is, medals can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or actual medals can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141. The term "insertion" includes both. The stored number indicator 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for numerically displaying various internal information (for example, the number of medal payouts during the bonus game). The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals paid out to the player as a result of winning a certain winning combination. The stored number indicator 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

[0018] The start lever 135 is a lever-type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired number of medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated and then the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 135 is called the game start operation.

[0019] The stop button unit 136 is provided with 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 rotating by the operation of the start lever 135, and are associated with the respective reels 110 to 112. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as the first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as the second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as the third stop operation. Note that a light emitter 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 emitter can be lit to notify the player.

[0020] The medal return button 133 is a button for pressing to remove the inserted medals when they are jammed. The settlement button 134 is a button for settling the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout port 155. The door keyhole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted.

[0021] Below the stop button unit 136, a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and attaching various certificates is provided. Below the title panel 162, a medal payout port 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

[0022] The sound hole 181 is a hole for outputting the sound of the speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right sides of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for livening up the game. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160. This effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 composed of two right shutters 163a and left shutters 163b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (effect image display device) disposed on the back side of this shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b open outward in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears in front of the slot machine 100 (on the player side). Note that it may be a display device that can display various effect images and various game information instead of a liquid crystal display device. For example, 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 composed of a projector and a screen may be used. Also, the display screen is rectangular, and the entire screen is configured to be visible to the player. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but it may be square. Also, by providing a decoration (not shown) at the periphery of the display screen, a part of the periphery of the display screen is hidden by the decoration, and the display screen can be made to look irregular. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but it may be a curved surface.

[0023] <Internal Structure> FIG. 2 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 opened. The main body 101 is a box body surrounded by an upper surface plate 261, a left side surface plate 260, a right side surface plate 260, a lower surface plate 264, and a back surface plate 242, and having an opening in the front.

[0024] Inside the main body 101, a main control board case 210 that houses the main control board 210a inside is arranged at a position that does not overlap with the ventilation opening 249 provided at the upper part of the back panel 242. On the side of this main control board case 210, that is, on the left side panel 260 facing it, a sub-control board case 220 that houses the sub-control board 220a inside is arranged. Also, on the right side panel 260 facing it, an external centralized terminal board 248 that is connected to the main control board 210a and outputs the information of the slot machine 100 to an external device is attached.

[0025] Below the main control board case 210, a power relay board unit 600 that relays between the main control board 210a, the sub-control board 220a, and the power board of the power supply device 252 described later, and a reel relay board unit 700 that relays between the main control board 210a, the sub-control board 220a, and the reels 110 to 112 are arranged.

[0026] In this example, the power relay board unit 600 is arranged on the back panel 242 of the main body 101. The reel relay board unit 700 is connected to the power relay board unit 600 via a connector. Below this reel relay board unit 700, three reels 110 to 112 are arranged.

[0027] Details of the power relay board unit 600 and the reel relay board unit 700 will be described later. In this example, by attaching the reel relay board unit 700 to a predetermined position inside the main body 101 (for example, attaching the right end portion of the sheet metal member 710 of the reel relay board unit 700 to the attachment portion 101a of the main body 101), the connectors of the reel relay board unit 700 (the main side reel relay board first connector MRC1 and the sub side reel relay board first connector SRC1) are configured to be connected to the connectors of the power relay board unit 600 (the main side power relay board first connector MVC1 and the sub side power relay board first connector SVC1).

[0028] On the lower surface plate 264 of the main body 101, a medal payout device 180 (a device for paying out medals accumulated in a bucket) is disposed. Above this medal payout device 180, that is, below the reels 110 to 112, a power supply device 252 having a power supply board is disposed, and a power switch 244 is disposed on the front surface of the power supply device 252. The power supply device 252 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100 into DC power, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and supplies it to each control unit such as the main control unit 300, sub-control units 400, 500, etc. and each device described later. Further, even after the external power supply is cut off, it is provided with a power storage circuit (for example, a capacitor) for supplying power to a predetermined component (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, etc.) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days).

[0029] On the right side of the medal payout device 180, a medal auxiliary storage 240 is disposed, and an overflow terminal is disposed behind this (not shown). The power supply device 252 is provided with a power cord connection portion for connecting a power cord 264, and the power cord 264 connected here extends to the outside through a power cord hole 262 opened in the back plate 242 of the main body 101. The front door 102 is hinged to the side plate 260 on the left side of the main body 101 via a hinge device 276. Above the symbol display window 113, an effect device 160, and an effect control board (not shown) for controlling this effect device 160, and an upper speaker 272 are provided. Below the symbol display window 113, a medal selector 170 for sorting the inserted medals, a passage 266 through which the medals pass when the medal selector 170 drops an illegal medal or the like onto the medal tray 161, etc. are provided. Further, a bass speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 181.

[0030] <Control Unit> Using FIG. 3, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail. Note that FIG. 3 shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

[0031] The control unit of the slot machine 100 is roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game, a first sub-control unit 400 that controls the main effects according to a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as "command") transmitted by the main control unit 300, and a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on the command transmitted by the first sub-control unit 400.

[0032] <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. This basic circuit 302 is equipped with a CPU 304, a control program data, a lottery data used for internal lottery of winning combinations, a ROM 306 for storing the stop positions of the reels, etc., a RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling the input and output of various devices, a counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, etc., and a WDT (watchdog timer) 314. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and the same applies to the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500, which will be described later. The CPU 304 of this basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal with a predetermined period output by the crystal oscillator 314 as a system clock. Furthermore, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 determines the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 304 every this interrupt time. The CPU 304 executes monitoring of each sensor, etc. and transmission of drive pulses upon this interrupt request. For example, when the clock signal output by the crystal oscillator 314 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 the interrupt is 256×47÷8 MHz = 1.504 ms. The main control unit 300 includes a random number generation circuit 316 used as a hardware random number counter that varies a numerical value within the range of 0 to 65535, and a startup signal output circuit 338 that outputs a startup signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When a startup signal is input from this startup signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (starts the main control unit main process described later).

[0033] The main control unit 300 also includes a sensor circuit 320. The CPU 304 monitors the states of various sensors 318 (bet button 130 sensor, bet button 131 sensor, bet button 132 sensor, medal reception sensor for medals inserted from the 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 the medal payout device 180, index sensor for reel 110, index sensor for reel 111, index sensor for reel 112, etc.) at each interrupt time.

[0034] 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 the random number value used for the lottery.

[0035] Two medal reception sensors are installed inside the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141 to detect the passage of medals. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 to detect the start operation by the player. The stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, and stop button 139 are installed on their respective stop buttons 137 to 139 to detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

[0036] The bed button 130 sensor, the bed button 131 sensor, and the bed button 132 sensor are installed on each of the medal input buttons 130 to 132, and detect the input operation when the medals electronically stored in the RAM 308 are input as medals for the game. The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the electronically stored medals are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the medals paid out by the medal payout device 180. Note that each of the above sensors may be a non-contact sensor or a contact sensor.

[0037] The index sensor of the reel 110, the index sensor of the reel 111, and the index sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the respective reels 110 to 112, and become at the L level each time the light-shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes through. When the CPU 304 detects this signal, it determines that the reel has rotated once, and resets the rotation position information of the reel to zero.

[0038] The main control unit 300 includes a drive circuit 322 for driving the stepping motors provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 for sorting the inserted medals, a drive circuit 326 for driving the motor provided in the medal payout device 180, and a drive circuit 328 for driving various lamps 338 (the winning line display lamp 120, the notification lamp 123, the game medal insertable lamp 124, the replay lamp 122, the game medal insert lamp 129, the game start lamp 121, the stored number display 125, the game information display 126, the payout number display 127).

[0039] Also, an information output circuit 334 (external centralized terminal board 248) is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 outputs the game information (for example, game state) of the slot machine 100 to the information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) etc. via this information output circuit 334.

[0040] In addition, the main control unit 300 includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power supply supplied from a power management unit (not shown) to the main control unit 300. When the voltage value of the power supply is less than a predetermined value (9V in this embodiment), the voltage monitoring circuit 330 outputs a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped to the basic circuit 302.

[0041] In addition, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting commands to the first sub-control unit 400, enabling communication with the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit signals such as commands to the first sub-control unit 400, but the first sub-control unit 400 is configured not to be able to transmit signals such as commands to the main control unit 300.

[0042] <Sub-control unit> Next, the first sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 receives the control command transmitted by the main control unit 300 via the input interface, and includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on this control command. The basic circuit 402 is equipped with a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling the 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 the crystal oscillator 414 as the system clock. The ROM 406 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, data for controlling the lighting pattern of the backlight and various displays, etc.

[0043] 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 the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the timing of this interrupt request. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and speakers 272 and 277 are provided to the sound source IC 418 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls the sound output from the amplifier and the speakers 272 and 277 in response to a command from the CPU 404. An S-ROM (sound ROM) storing voice data is connected to the sound source IC 418, and the voice data acquired from this ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

[0044] In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, etc.) are connected to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface.

[0045] In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to and from the second sub-control unit 500 via an output interface. The second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of the effect device 160 including the display control of the effect image display device 157. Note that the second sub-control unit 500 may be composed of a plurality of 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 effect drive devices (for example, a control unit that controls the motor drive of the shutter 163).

[0046] The second sub-control unit 500 receives the control command transmitted by the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface, and includes a basic circuit 502 that controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on this control command. This basic circuit 502 is equipped with a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling the 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 with a predetermined period output by the crystal oscillator 514 as the system clock. The ROM 506 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, etc.

[0047] The CPU 504 transmits the data for frequency division stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines the interrupt time based on the received data for frequency division, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 every this interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the timing of this interrupt request.

[0048] Also, a drive circuit 530 for driving the motor of the shutter 163 is provided in the second sub-control unit 500, and the shutter 163 is provided in the drive circuit 530 via the output interface. This drive circuit 530 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 504.

[0049] Also, a sensor circuit 532 is provided in the second sub-control unit 500, and a shutter sensor 538 is connected to the sensor circuit 532 via the input interface. The CPU 504 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 538 every interrupt time.

[0050] Further, the second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 534 (Video Display Processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 536 are connected to the VDP 534 via a bus. The VDP 534 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on signals from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 536, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

[0051] <Reel> Using FIG. 4(a), the symbol arrangements applied to each of the above-mentioned reels 110 to 112 will be described. Note that FIG. (a) is a diagram showing the symbol arrangements applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) developed in a plane.

[0052] <Symbol arrangement> On each of the reels 110 to 112, a plurality of types (eight types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged for a predetermined number of frames (21 frames numbered 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Also, the numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end 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, the symbol "REPLAY" is arranged in the frame numbered 1 of the left reel 110, the symbol "BELL" is arranged in the frame numbered 0 of the middle reel 111, and the symbol "WATERMELON" is arranged in the frame numbered 2 of the right reel 112.

[0053] <Types of winning combinations> Next, using FIG. 4(b), the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described. Note that FIG. (b) is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations (including operating combinations), the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination.

[0054] Among the winning combinations in this embodiment, the big bonuses (BB1, BB2) and the regular bonus (RB) are considered as combinations that trigger bonus games, and the replay is considered as a combination that enables replay without inserting new medals. They may be distinguished from the winning combinations and called "active combinations" in some cases. However, the "winning combinations" in this embodiment include the active combinations, namely, the big bonuses, the regular bonus, and the replay. In addition, the "winning" in this embodiment includes the case where the symbol combinations of the active combinations without medal payout (without medal dispensing) are displayed on the valid lines. For example, it includes winning combinations for the big bonuses, the regular bonus, and the replay.

[0055] The winning combinations of the slot machine 100 include the big bonuses (BB1, BB2), the regular bonus (RB), the small combinations (cherry, watermelon, bell), and the replay. It goes without saying that the types of winning combinations are not limited to these and can be arbitrarily adopted.

[0056] The "big bonuses (BB1, BB2)" (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "BB") are special combinations (active combinations) that trigger the big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, upon winning. The corresponding symbol combinations are "white 7 - white 7 - white 7" for BB1 and "blue 7 - blue 7 - blue 7" for BB2. Also, carry - over flags are set for BB1 and BB2. That is, when BB1 or BB2 is internally selected, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). Even if BB1 or BB2 does not win in that game, the flag indicating internal selection remains set until a win occurs. In subsequent games, BB1 and BB2 remain in the internally - selected state, and the symbol combinations corresponding to BB1, "white 7 - white 7 - white 7", and BB2, "blue 7 - blue 7 - blue 7", are in a state where they can win simultaneously.

[0057] "Regular Bonus (RB)" is a special winning combination (activation combination) that starts a Regular Bonus game (RB game) when a winning occurs. The corresponding symbol combination is "Bonus - Bonus - Bonus". Note that, similar to the above-mentioned BB, carry-over of the flag is also performed for RB. However, (although details will be described later) in the Big Bonus game (BB game), the Regular Bonus game (RB game) is not started based on the conditions that the Regular Bonus game is internally won or the symbol combination is displayed on the winning line. Instead, the Regular Bonus game is started after the Big Bonus game has started, and when one Regular Bonus game ends, the next Regular Bonus game can be automatically started immediately. "Small winning combinations (Cherry, Watermelon, Bell)" (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as "Cherry", "Watermelon", "Bell") are winning combinations that pay out a predetermined number of medals when a winning occurs. The corresponding symbol combinations are: for Cherry, "Cherry - ANY - ANY"; for Watermelon, "Watermelon - Watermelon - Watermelon"; and for Bell, "Bell - Bell - Bell". Also, the corresponding payout numbers are as shown in the same figure. In the case of "Cherry - ANY - ANY", it is sufficient that the symbol on the left reel 110 is "Cherry", and the symbols on the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 can be any symbol.

[0058] "Re - play" is a winning combination (activation combination) that allows a game to be played without inserting medals (game media) in the next game when a winning occurs, and no medals are paid out. The corresponding symbol combination for Re - play is "Re - play - Re - play - Re - play".

[0059] <Types of game states> Next, the types of game states of the slot machine 100 will be described. The game state is information for identifying the type of lottery data selected in a lottery or the like. In this embodiment, the game states of the slot machine 100 are broadly classified into a normal game, a BB game, an RB game, and an internal winning game for the Big Bonus (BB) and the Regular Bonus (RB). However, the internal winning game may be classified as being included in the normal game. <Normal game> The winning roles for internal winning in normal games include the Big Bonus (BB), Regular Bonus (RB), Replay, and small roles (Cherry, Watermelon, Bell).

[0060] "Big Bonus (BB)" is a special role (activation role) that starts the Big Bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, upon winning. "Regular Bonus (RB)" is a special role (activation role) that starts the Regular Bonus game (RB game) upon winning. "Replay" is a winning role (activation role) that allows the game to be played in the next game without inserting medals upon winning, and no medals are paid out either. "Small roles" are winning roles where a predetermined number of medals are paid out upon winning. The internal winning probability of each role is obtained by dividing the numerical data corresponding to the lottery data associated with each role from the lottery data prepared for normal games by the numerical data within the range of the random number values obtained during internal lottery (for example, 65535). The lottery data prepared for normal games is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each numerical range is associated with each role or a loss. It is determined which value in the lottery data corresponding to which role the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery corresponds to, and the internal lottery role is determined. This lottery data has settings 1 to 6 with different winning probabilities for at least one role prepared, and staff at the game parlor can arbitrarily select and set any of the setting values.

[0061] The normal game is set such that the result of the internal lottery is generally a loss (not winning the Big Bonus (BB), Regular Bonus (RB), replay, or small winning combination), or the stop display result is generally a loss where the stop display result does not correspond to any symbol combination of winning combinations, and the total number of medals obtained is less than the total number of medals inserted, resulting in a game state that is disadvantageous to the player. However, when predetermined conditions are met (for example, when a specific symbol combination is displayed), it is a game state where the probability of internal winning of a replay can be increased, and in this case, the consumption of medals used in the game is suppressed, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning a small winning combination, so that the total number of medals obtained exceeds the total number of medals inserted, and it may become a game state that is profitable to the player.

[0062] <BB Game> The BB game is set to be a game state that is profitable to the player. That is, in the BB game, the total number of medals obtained exceeds the total number of medals inserted. In this embodiment, the BB game is started by winning the Big Bonus (BB) and can continuously repeat the RB game (described later). When more than a predetermined number (for example, 465 medals) are obtained during the game, it ends. However, the BB game only needs to be able to execute the RB game a plurality of times. For example, a combination of symbols (for example, replay - replay - replay) that starts the RB game can be set, and when this combination is internally won or won, the RB game can be set to start. Furthermore, the BB game may end when a predetermined number (for example, 30 times) of BB general games excluding the RB games during the BB game are executed, or when the number of RB games executed during the BB game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 3 times).

[0063] <RB Game> The RB game is set to be in a game state that is profitable for the player. That is, in the RB game, the total number of medals obtained is in a game state where it exceeds the total number of medals inserted. In this embodiment, the RB game is started by winning the Regular Bonus (RB), and a variation that increases the internal winning probability of a predetermined one combination (for example, increasing the internal winning probability of "Small Combination 1" set to "Setting 1" and "Normal Game" from 1 / 15 to 1 / 1.2, which is a predetermined value) is performed, and ends when there are a predetermined number (for example, 8 times) of wins. The RB game may end when there are a predetermined number of wins (at least 2 times) (for example, 8 times), or when the number of RB games executed during the RB game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 8 times). Since the above-described BB game can execute the RB game multiple times, when one RB game is played, it will end after obtaining a number of medals less than the total number of medals obtained in the BB game.

[0064] <Internal Winning Games for Big Bonus (BB) and Regular Bonus (RB)> The winning combinations for internal winning in the internal winning games of the Big Bonus (BB) and Regular Bonus (RB) include Replay and Small Combinations. The Big Bonus (BB) and Regular Bonus (RB) do not win internally, but are game states in which it is possible to win a symbol combination corresponding to the Big Bonus (BB) or Regular Bonus (RB).

[0065] However, from the next game in which the Big Bonus (BB) and Regular Bonus (RB) win internally, the internal winning probability of Replay may be varied. For example, a variation that increases the internal winning probability of Replay is made, and until the symbol combination corresponding to the Big Bonus (BB) and Regular Bonus (RB) wins, the total number of medals obtained is in a game state that is almost the same as the total number of medals inserted, and it may be a game state that is profitable for the player compared to the normal game. Since both the BB game and the RB game are game states that are profitable for the player, overall, they may sometimes be referred to as bonus games or special games.

[0066] <Power Relay Substrate Unit and Reel Relay Substrate Unit> Next, the power relay substrate unit 600 and the reel relay substrate unit 700 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 5.

[0067] FIG. 5(a) is a plan view showing a state in which the reel relay substrate unit 700 is attached to the power relay substrate unit 600, FIG. 5(b) is a side view showing a state in which the reel relay substrate unit 700 is attached to the power relay substrate unit 600, and FIG. 5(c) is a side view showing a state in which the reel relay substrate unit 700 is removed from the power relay substrate unit 600.

[0068] As described with reference to FIG. 2, the power relay substrate unit 600 is fixed by screws above the three reels 110 to 112 on the back plate 242 of the main body 101. Although details will be described later, the power relay substrate unit 600 includes a male main-side power relay substrate first connector MVC1 (first connector) that is a male connector and a male sub-side power relay substrate first connector SVC1 (first connector) that is a male connector.

[0069] On the other hand, the reel relay substrate unit 700 includes a female main-side reel relay substrate first connector MRC1 (second connector) having a complementary shape to the main-side power relay substrate first connector MVC1 (first connector) and a female sub-side reel relay substrate first connector SRC1 (second connector) having a complementary shape to the sub-side power relay substrate first connector SVC1 (first connector).

[0070] The main-side reel relay substrate first connector MRC1 of the reel relay substrate unit 700 can be directly attached to and detached from the main-side power relay substrate first connector MVC1 of the power relay substrate unit 600, and the sub-side reel relay substrate first connector SRC1 of the reel relay substrate unit 700 can be directly attached to and detached from the sub-side power relay substrate first connector SVC1 of the power relay substrate unit 600.

[0071] As described with reference to FIG. 2, in this example, the reel relay board unit 700 is attached to a predetermined position inside the main body 101 (for example, the right end of the sheet metal member 710 of the reel relay board unit 700 is attached to the attachment portion 101a of the main body 101), so that the main-side reel relay board first connector MRC1 and the sub-side reel relay board first connector SRC1 of the reel relay board unit 700 are connected to the main-side power relay board first connector MVC1 and the sub-side power relay board first connector SVC1 of the power relay board unit 600.

[0072] In this example, an example in which the connectors of the reel relay board unit 700 are manually connected to the connectors of the power relay board unit 600 is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one of the power relay board unit 600 and the reel relay board unit 700 is fixed to a first member (for example, the main body 101), and the other of the power relay board unit 600 and the reel relay board unit 700 is fixed to a second member (for example, the front door 102). When the second member (front door 102) is opened with respect to the first member (main body 101), the power relay board unit 600 and the reel relay board unit 700 are in a disconnected state, and when the second member (front door 102) is closed with respect to the first member (main body 101), the power relay board unit 600 and the reel relay board unit 700 may be configured to be in a connected state.

[0073] Further, the gaming table is not limited to a slot machine. For example, in a pachinko machine including a gaming frame and an inner frame, a power relay board unit may be fixed to one of the gaming frame and the inner frame, and the connector of the reel relay board unit may be manually connected to the connector of this power relay board unit. Also, a power relay board unit may be fixed to one of the gaming frame and the inner frame, a reel relay board unit may be fixed to the other of the gaming frame and the inner frame, and when the inner frame is attached to the gaming frame, the connector of the reel relay board unit may be configured to be automatically connected to the connector of the power relay board unit.

[0074] Further, the power relay board unit 600 may include only one of the main-side power relay board first connector MVC1 (first connector) and the sub-side power relay board first connector SVC1 (first connector), and the reel relay board unit 700 may include only a connector having a complementary shape to the one connector included in the power relay board unit 600. That is, the number of "connectors" and "boards" on which the "connectors" are arranged according to the present invention is not limited to two.

[0075] <Power relay board unit> Next, the power relay board unit 600 will be described in detail.

[0076] FIG. 6(a) is a front view of the power relay board unit 600, and FIG. 6(b) is a rear view of the power relay board unit 600. Further, FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the members constituting the power relay board unit 600 as viewed from the front, and FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the members constituting the power relay board unit 600 as viewed from the rear.

[0077] The power relay board unit 600 is configured to include a plate-shaped board support 610 (mounting portion), a main-side power relay board 640 accommodated in the region on the right side of the board support 610 when viewed from the front, and a sub-side power relay board 670 accommodated in the region on the left side of the board support 610 when viewed from the front.

[0078] <Power relay board unit / Board support> Next, the board support 610 will be described.

[0079] The substrate support 610 is a plate-shaped member made of a translucent resin, and has a main-side substrate accommodation portion 612 formed of a rectangular region arranged on the right side in a front view, a sub-side substrate accommodation portion 614 formed of a rectangular region arranged on the left side in a front view, a connecting portion 615 connecting the main-side substrate accommodation portion 612 and the sub-side substrate accommodation portion 614, a main-side cable support portion 616 disposed below the main-side substrate accommodation portion 612, and a sub-side cable support portion 618 disposed below the sub-side substrate accommodation portion 616.

[0080] Note that since the sub-side substrate accommodation portion 614 has a shape that is substantially line-symmetric with the main-side substrate accommodation portion 612 with respect to an imaginary center line passing vertically through the center of the connecting portion 615, the description thereof will be omitted hereinafter, and only the main-side substrate accommodation portion 612 will be described. Also, since the sub-side cable support portion 618 has substantially the same shape as the main-side cable support portion 616, the description thereof will be omitted.

[0081] <Power Relay Substrate Unit / Substrate Support / Main-Side Substrate Accommodation Portion> Next, with further reference to FIG. 9, the main-side substrate accommodation portion 612 of the substrate support 610 will be described. FIG. 9 is a partially enlarged view showing an enlargement of the main-side substrate accommodation portion 612 of the substrate support 610.

[0082] The main-side substrate accommodation portion 612 includes a bottom surface 620 formed of a rectangular plate-like body, outer walls 622 erected along the outer edges of the four sides of the bottom surface 620, three substrate loose-fitting bosses 624 erected at the upper left corner, the left center, and the lower right corner in a front view of the bottom surface 620, five substrate support bosses 626 (626a, 626b) erected inward of the substrate loose-fitting bosses 624 on the bottom surface 620, regulating plates 628 (628a, 628b) for regulating the movement of the main-side power relay substrate 640 in the thickness direction, and pressing portions 630 (630a to 630d) for allowing a predetermined amount of movement of the main-side power relay substrate 640 while pressing the main-side power relay substrate 640 in a predetermined direction.

[0083] <Power Relay Substrate Unit / Substrate Support / Bottom Surface, Outer Wall> The lengths in the longitudinal and transverse directions of the bottom surface 620 are designed to be longer than the lengths in the longitudinal and transverse directions of the main-side power relay substrate 640. The main-side power relay substrate 640 is configured to be movable (slide) longitudinally left and right and transversely up and down within the space (substrate accommodation space) formed by the bottom surface 620 and the outer wall 622 (details will be described later).

[0084] <Power Relay Substrate Unit / Substrate Support / Substrate Loose-Fit Boss> The substrate loose-fit boss 624 is a part that is loosely fitted (fitted with play) into a through-hole 642c formed in the main-side power relay substrate 640 (see FIGS. 7, 10, etc. Details will be described later). In this example, it is composed of a cylindrical member with a screw hole 624a (see FIGS. 9, 11(b), etc.) formed in the center.

[0085] The substrate loose-fit boss 624 has an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the through-hole 642c of the main-side power relay substrate 640, and a predetermined "play" is provided in the through-hole 642c of the main-side power relay substrate 640 with respect to the substrate loose-fit boss 624.

[0086] With such a configuration, even when the main-side power relay substrate 640 is accommodated in the substrate accommodation space (the space formed by the bottom surface 620 and the outer wall 622) of the main substrate accommodation portion 612 and is loosely fitted into the substrate loose-fit boss 624, it is configured to be movable (slide) longitudinally left and right and transversely up and down by the amount of play (gap) formed between the through-hole 642c of the main-side power relay substrate 640 and the substrate loose-fit boss 624.

[0087] As shown in FIG. 11(b), a mounting screw 646 having a head (flange) 646a can be attached to the screw hole 624a of the substrate loose-fit boss 624. The outer diameter of the head (flange) 646a of the mounting screw 646 is larger than the inner diameter of the through-hole 642c of the main-side power relay substrate 640.

[0088] That is, in this example, since a restricting portion (substrate loose-fitting boss 624 + mounting screw 646) is provided to restrict at least a part of the second substrate (main-side power relay substrate 640) from moving outside the accommodation space of the mounting portion (main substrate accommodation portion 612), it is possible to prevent the second substrate (main-side power relay substrate 640) from coming off the mounting portion (main substrate accommodation portion 612).

[0089] Note that the number and positions of the substrate loose-fitting bosses 624 are not limited to this example. For example, there may be one, two, or four or more, and they may be erected at locations other than the exemplified locations such as the lower left corner or upper right corner of the bottom surface 620.

[0090] <Power relay substrate unit / Substrate support / Substrate support boss> The substrate support bosses 626 (626a, 626b) are members that come into contact with the back surface of the main-side power relay substrate 640 and support the main-side power relay substrate 640 from below. In this example, they are constituted by cylindrical members having through holes formed in the center.

[0091] When the main-side power relay substrate 640 is accommodated in the substrate accommodation space of the main substrate accommodation portion 612, the back surface of the main-side power relay substrate 640 is supported by five substrate support bosses 626 (626a, 626b) and a plurality of outer wall bosses 622a (see FIG. 7(b)) formed at predetermined intervals along the outer wall 622. And when the main-side power relay substrate 640 is moved within the substrate accommodation space of the main substrate accommodation portion 612, the main-side power relay substrate 640 is configured to be able to slide (move smoothly) on the substrate support bosses 626 and the outer wall bosses 622a.

[0092] According to this example, the mounting portion (main board housing portion 612) has second protrusions (board support bosses 626 (626a, 626b), outer wall bosses 622a) protruding from the bottom surface of the mounting portion (main board housing portion 612). Since the second board (main side power relay board 640) is configured to be movable while being in contact with the second protrusions (board support bosses 626 (626a, 626b), outer wall bosses 622a), the contact area between the second board (main side power relay board 640) and the mounting portion (main board housing portion 612) can be reduced, the friction during the movement of the second board (main side power relay board 640) can be reduced, and the second board can be smoothly moved.

[0093] Moreover, since the board support boss 626 is a cylindrical member having a through hole formed in the center, the contact area between the main side power relay board 640 and the main board housing portion 612 of the board support 610 can be further reduced, and the main side power relay board 640 can be smoothly moved with respect to the board support 610.

[0094] In other words, since the second protrusion (board support boss 626 (626a, 626b)) has a portion that does not contact the second board (main side power relay board 640), the contact area between the second board (main side power relay board 640) and the mounting portion (main board housing portion 612) can be reduced, and the second board (main side power relay board 640) can be smoothly moved with respect to the mounting portion (main board housing portion 612).

[0095] Also, the main side power relay board 640 can be held at a position higher than the bottom surface 620 of the main board housing portion 612 by the board support bosses 626 (626a, 626b), and a space can be formed between the back surface 642b of the main side power relay board 640 and the bottom surface 620 of the main board housing portion 612. Therefore, it is possible to avoid interference between members such as the connector screw 644 (see FIG. 8 etc. Details will be described later) attached to the back surface 642a of the main side power relay board 640 and the bottom surface 620 of the main board housing portion 612.

[0096] In other words, since a part of the fixing means (connector screw 644) is configured to be accommodated in a space formed between one surface (rear surface 642b) of the second substrate (main-side power relay substrate 640) and the bottom surface (bottom surface 620) of the mounting portion (main substrate housing portion 612), even when the second substrate (main-side power relay substrate 640) is moved with respect to the mounting portion (main substrate housing portion 612), contact between the fixing means (connector screw 644) and the mounting portion (main substrate housing portion 612) can be avoided.

[0097] The board support bosses 626 (626a, 626b) can be distinguished into four first board support bosses 626a arranged at substantially equal intervals on the left side in a plan view of the bottom surface 620 of the main board housing portion 612 and one second board support boss 626b arranged on the right side in a plan view of the bottom surface 620 of the main board housing portion 612.

[0098] As shown in the rear view of FIG. 6(b), the second board support boss 626b is arranged at a position where it can come into contact with the connector screw 644 of the main-side power relay substrate 640, and also functions as a member that restricts the movement of the main-side power relay substrate 640.

[0099] Therefore, when the main-side power relay substrate 640 is moved rightward in a front view within the board housing space of the main board housing portion 612, the connector screw 644 of the main-side power relay substrate 640 comes into contact with the second board support boss 626b, whereby the main-side power relay substrate 640 can be restricted (prevented) from moving further rightward.

[0100] In other words, the fixing means (connector screw 644) is configured to be able to contact the second protruding portion (substrate support boss 626b) when the second substrate (main-side power relay substrate 640) moves relative to the mounting portion (main-side substrate housing portion 612). Therefore, even when an excessive force is applied to the second substrate (main-side power relay substrate 640) due to forced positioning or the like of the connectors between the power relay substrate unit 600 and the reel relay substrate unit 700, and the second substrate (main-side power relay substrate 640) moves significantly relative to the mounting portion (main-side substrate housing portion 612), the fixing means (connector screw 644) of the second substrate (main-side power relay substrate 640) contacts the second protruding portion (substrate support boss 626b) to restrict the movement of the second substrate (main-side power relay substrate 640), thereby protecting the second substrate (main-side power relay substrate 640).

[0101] Note that the number and positions of the substrate support bosses 626 (626a, 626b) are not limited to this example. For example, there may be 1 to 4 bosses, or 6 or more bosses, and they may be erected at locations other than the exemplified locations, such as the center of the bottom surface 620.

[0102] <Power relay substrate unit / Substrate support / Restricting piece> The restricting pieces 62۸ (62۸a, 62۸b) are parts that restrict (prevent) the main-side power relay substrate 640 from moving outside the substrate housing space when the main-side power relay substrate 640 is moved within the substrate housing space of the main substrate housing portion 612.

[0103] In this example, a first restricting piece 62۸a that protrudes inward from the bottom surface 620 with the outer wall 622 as the base end (protrudes along the short side direction (vertical direction in front view) of the main-side power relay substrate 640) is formed at a position slightly to the right of the center of the upper outer wall 622 in plan view, and a second restricting piece 62۸b that protrudes inward from the bottom surface 620 with the outer wall 622 as the base end (protrudes along the long side direction (left-right direction in front view) of the main-side power relay substrate 640) is formed at the lower end of the left outer wall 622 in plan view.

[0104] When the main - side power relay board 640 is housed in the board - housing space of the main - board housing portion 612, it is attached such that the outer edge of the main - side power relay board 640 is sandwiched below the regulating pieces 628 (628a, 628b) (details will be described later).

[0105] The protruding amount of the first regulating piece 628a (the length of the protruding portion with the outer wall 622 as the base end) is designed to be longer than the maximum vertical movement amount (the maximum distance movable in the vertical direction) of the main - side power relay board 640 within the board - housing space of the main - board housing portion 612. Therefore, even when the main - side power relay board 640 is moved vertically within the board - housing space of the main - board housing portion 612, the first regulating piece 628a can regulate (prevent) the main - side power relay board 640 from moving outside the board - housing space (coming off the board - housing space).

[0106] Also, the protruding amount of the second regulating piece 628b (the length of the protruding portion with the outer wall 622 as the base end) is designed to be longer than the maximum horizontal movement amount (the maximum distance movable in the horizontal direction) of the main - side power relay board 640 within the board - housing space of the main - board housing portion 612. Therefore, even when the main - side power relay board 640 is moved horizontally within the board - housing space of the main - board housing portion 612, the second regulating piece 628b can regulate (prevent) the main - side power relay board 640 from moving outside the board - housing space (coming off the board - housing space).

[0107] According to this example, since it is provided with a regulating portion (regulating pieces 628 (628a, 628b)) that regulates at least a part of the second board (main - side power relay board 640) from moving outside the housing space of the mounting portion (main - board housing portion 612), it is possible to prevent the second board (main - side power relay board 640) from coming off the mounting portion (main - board housing portion 612).

[0108] Further, the restricting portion (restricting pieces 628 (628a, 628b)) is a restricting piece protruding toward the accommodation space, and the protruding length of the restricting piece is longer than the distance that the second substrate (main - side power - relay substrate 640) can move in the accommodation space. Therefore, no matter to which position the second substrate (main - side power - relay substrate 640) is moved, it can be surely prevented that the second substrate (main - side power - relay substrate 640) detaches from the mounting portion.

[0109] <Power - relay substrate unit / Substrate support / Pressing portion> The pressing portions 630 (630a to 630d) are portions constituting a part of the outer wall 620, and are elastically deformable portions (elastic portions) that press (bias) the main - side power - relay substrate 640 in a predetermined direction while allowing a predetermined amount of movement of the main - side power - relay substrate 640.

[0110] The pressing portions 630 (630a to 630d) in this example are composed of cantilever beams with one end fixed to the outer wall 622 and the other end being a free end, and are tongue pieces (portions shaped like a tongue) having a longer length in the longitudinal direction than the first restricting piece 628a and the second restricting piece 628b.

[0111] In this example, since the longitudinal length of the restricting piece (restricting pieces 628 (628a, 628b)) is shorter than the longitudinal length of the elastic portion (pressing portions 630 (630a to 630d)), the restricting piece (restricting pieces 628 (628a, 628b)) is not too long. On the other hand, since the elastic portion (pressing portions 630 (630a to 630d)) has an appropriate length, it becomes easier to accommodate the second substrate (main - side power - relay substrate 640) in the accommodation space. After accommodation, the second substrate (main - side power - relay substrate 640) can be surely held in the accommodation space by the restricting piece (restricting pieces 628 (628a, 628b)) and the elastic portion (pressing portions 630 (630a to 630d)).

[0112] In this example, a first pressing portion 630a and a second pressing portion 630b, each having one end fixed to the outer wall 622 and the other end being a free end, are formed near the right end portion and the left end portion of the lower outer wall 622 in plan view, and a third pressing portion 630c and a fourth pressing portion 630d, each having one end fixed to the outer wall 622 and the other end being a free end, are formed at the center of the outer wall 622 on the right side in plan view and the outer wall 622 on the left side in plan view, respectively.

[0113] According to this example, since the elastic portion (pressing portions 630 (630a to 630d)) constitutes a part of the outer wall (outer wall 622) forming the accommodation space, even when an excessive force is applied to the second substrate (main side power relay substrate 640) due to a forced positioning or the like of the connectors between the power relay substrate unit 600 and the reel relay substrate unit 700, and the second substrate (main side power relay substrate 640) moves significantly with respect to the mounting portion (main substrate accommodation portion 612), a part of the accommodation space elastically deforms, so that the impact applied to the second substrate (main side power relay substrate 640) can be mitigated.

[0114] Since the first pressing portion 630a and the second pressing portion 630b are portions that can swing (elastically deform) in the vertical direction in plan view, even when the main side power relay substrate 640 is moved in the vertical direction in front view within the substrate accommodation space of the main substrate accommodation portion 612, the first pressing portion 630a and the second pressing portion 630b can press (bias) the main side power relay substrate 640 in the upward direction in front view while allowing a predetermined amount of movement of the main side power relay substrate 640 in the downward direction in front view.

[0115] Since the third pressing portion 630c is a portion that can swing (elastically deform) in the left - right direction in plan view, even when the main side power relay substrate 640 is moved in the left front - view direction within the substrate accommodation space of the main substrate accommodation portion 612, the third pressing portion 630c can press (bias) the main side power relay substrate 640 in the right direction in front view while allowing a predetermined amount of movement of the main side power relay substrate 640 in the left direction in front view.

[0116] Since the fourth pressing portion 630d is a portion that can swing (elastically deform) in the left - right direction in plan view, even when the main - side power relay board 640 is moved rightward in the front view within the board accommodation space of the main - board accommodation portion 612, the fourth pressing portion 630d can allow a predetermined amount of movement of the main - side power relay board 640 rightward in the front view while pressing (biasing) the main - side power relay board 640 leftward in the front view.

[0117] <Power relay board unit / Main - side power relay board> Next, with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, the main - side power relay board 640 will be described.

[0118] The main - side power relay board 640 includes a base material 642 formed of a rectangular plate - like body, and a main - side power relay board first connector MVC1 (first connector), a main - side power relay board second connector MVC2, and a main - side power relay board third connector MVC3 disposed on one surface 642a (hereinafter, may be referred to as the "front surface" or "component surface") of the base material 642.

[0119] The main - side power relay board 640 is electrically connected to the connectors of the power supply board of the power supply device 252 described with reference to FIG. 2 via the main - side power relay board first connector MVC1 to the main - side power relay board third connector MVC3 and a harness (wiring) not shown, and is a board that relays between the main control board 210a and the power supply board.

[0120] At the upper - left corner, the central left side, and the lower - right corner of the base material 642 in the front view, three through - holes 642c are formed at positions corresponding to three board loose - fitting bosses 624 erected on the bottom surface 620 of the main - side board accommodation portion 612.

[0121] On the surface 642a of the base material 642, in addition to the main-side power relay board first connector MVC1 to the main-side power relay board third connector MVC3, a resist layer, a wiring pattern, pads, lands, an interlayer conduction part (via, through hole), silk printing, etc. are formed. In this example, around the through hole 642c, a rectangular solid ground pattern 641 is formed.

[0122] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, on the other surface 642b of the base material 642 (hereinafter, may be referred to as the "back surface" or "solder surface"), no electronic component is mounted, and two connector screws 644 for fixing the main-side power relay board first connector MVC1 from the back surface 642b side are attached.

[0123] According to this example, since the second connector (main-side power relay board first connector MVC1) is fixed from one surface (back surface 642b) of the second board (main-side power relay board 640) using the fixing means (connector screw 644), even when the connection and disconnection of the connectors of the power relay board unit 600 and the reel relay board unit 700 are repeated, the second connector (main-side power relay board first connector MVC1) can be made difficult to be detached from the second board (main-side power relay board 640). Also, when connecting the first connector (main-side reel relay board first connector MRC1) to the second connector (main-side power relay board first connector MVC1), the force applied from the first connector (main-side reel relay board first connector MRC1) to the second connector (main-side power relay board first connector MVC1) can be received by the fixing means (connector screw 644), and the connectors can be reliably connected.

[0124] Also, on the back surface 642b of the base material 642, a plurality of circular solid ground patterns 643 are formed at positions corresponding to the five board support bosses 626 (626a, 626b) formed in the main-side board housing part 612.

[0125] Each region of the ground pattern 643 is set to be larger than the range where the back surface 642b of the main-side power relay substrate 640 and the substrate support bosses 626 (626a, 626b) can come into contact.

[0126] According to this example, the region that comes into contact with the mounting portion (substrate support 610) on the second substrate (main-side power relay substrate 640) can be made into a ground pattern, enabling effective utilization of the limited region of the second substrate (main-side power relay substrate 640), and preventing damage to wiring patterns and the like other than the ground pattern of the second substrate (main-side power relay substrate 640).

[0127] In particular, since the second protrusion (substrate support bosses 626 (626a, 626b)) is a cylindrical part and the ground pattern 643 is circular, the limited region of the second substrate (main-side power relay substrate 640) can be effectively utilized.

[0128] <Power Relay Substrate Unit / Sub-Side Power Relay Substrate> Next, the sub-side power relay substrate 670 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

[0129] The sub-side power relay substrate 670 includes a base material 672 formed of a rectangular plate-like body, and a sub-side power relay substrate first connector SVC1 (first connector), a sub-side power relay substrate second connector SVC2, a sub-side power relay substrate third connector SVC3, and a sub-side power relay substrate fourth connector SVC4 disposed on one surface 672a (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "front surface" or "component surface") of the base material 672.

[0130] The sub-side power relay substrate 670 is electrically connected to the connectors of the power supply substrate of the power supply device 252 described with reference to FIG. 2 via the sub-side power relay substrate first connector SVC1 to the sub-side power relay substrate fourth connector SVC4 and a harness (wiring) not shown, and is a substrate that relays between the sub-control substrate 220a and the power supply substrate.

[0131] At the upper right corner, the center on the right side, and the lower left corner of the base material 672, three through holes 672c are formed at positions corresponding to three substrate loose-fitting bosses 674 (see FIG. 7) erected on the bottom surface 620 of the sub-side substrate accommodating portion 614.

[0132] On the surface 672a of the base material 672, in addition to the sub-side power relay substrate first connectors SVC1 to the sub-side power relay substrate fourth connectors SVC4 being disposed, a resist layer, a wiring pattern, pads, lands, an interlayer conduction portion (via, through hole), silk printing, etc. are formed. In this example, a rectangular solid ground pattern 671 is formed around the through hole 672c.

[0133] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, on the other surface 672b of the base material 672 (hereinafter, may be referred to as the "back surface" or the "solder surface"), no electronic components are mounted, and two screws 674 for fixing the sub-side power relay substrate first connector SVC1 from the back surface 672b side are attached.

[0134] Also, on the back surface 672b of the base material 672, a plurality of circular solid ground patterns 673 are formed at positions corresponding to five substrate support bosses 676 (676a, 676b) formed in the sub-side substrate accommodating portion 614.

[0135] Each region of the ground pattern 673 is set to a region wider than the range where the back surface 672b of the sub-side power relay substrate 670 and the substrate support bosses 676 (676a, 676b) can come into contact.

[0136] According to this example, the region in the second substrate (sub-side power relay substrate 670) that comes into contact with the mounting portion (substrate support 610) can be made into a ground pattern, effectively utilizing the limited region of the second substrate (sub-side power relay substrate 670), and preventing the wiring pattern, etc. of the second substrate (sub-side power relay substrate 670) from being damaged.

[0137] In particular, since the second protruding portion (substrate support bosses 676 (676a, 676b)) is a cylindrical part and the ground pattern 673 is circular in shape, it is possible to effectively utilize a limited area of the second substrate (sub-side power relay substrate 670).

[0138] <Power Relay Substrate Unit / Mounting Method of Power Relay Substrate> Next, with reference to FIGS. 10(a) and 11, a method for attaching the main-side power relay substrate 640 to the substrate support 610 will be described. Note that since the method for attaching the sub-side power relay substrate 670 to the substrate support 610 is substantially the same as that of the main-side power relay substrate 640, its description will be omitted.

[0139] FIG. 10(a) is a front view showing a state in which the main-side power relay substrate 640 is housed in the main-side substrate housing portion 612 of the substrate support 610, and FIG. 11(a) is a front view showing a state in which the main-side power relay substrate 640 is housed in the main-side substrate housing portion 612 of the substrate support 610 and mounting screws 646 are attached. FIG. 11(b) is a view seen from the direction of arrow A in FIG. 11(a), and is an enlarged view showing an enlarged view of the vicinity of the mounting screw 646.

[0140] First, as shown in FIG. 10(a), while positioning the main-side power relay substrate 640 with respect to the substrate support 610 such that the three substrate loose-fitting bosses 624 of the substrate support 610 are loosely fitted into the through-holes 642c at the upper left corner, the center of the left side, and the lower right corner of the main-side power relay substrate 640 when viewed from the front, the outer edge on the upper side of the main-side power relay substrate 640 when viewed from the front is inserted below the first regulating piece 628a of the substrate support 610, and the edge at the lower left corner of the main-side power relay substrate 640 when viewed from the front is inserted below the second regulating piece 628b of the substrate support 610.

[0141] Subsequently, the outer edge on the left side of the main-side power relay substrate 640 when viewed from the front is pressed against the third pressing portion 630c on the left side of the substrate support 610 when viewed from the front, and the main-side power relay substrate 640 is moved slightly to the left when viewed from the front, and the outer edge on the right side of the main-side power relay substrate 640 when viewed from the front is fitted inside the fourth pressing portion 630d on the right side of the substrate support 610 when viewed from the front.

[0142] Subsequently, the main - side power relay board 640 is moved slightly upward in the front - view direction, and the outer edge on the lower side in the front - view of the main - side power relay board 640 is fitted inside the first pressing part 630a and the second pressing part 630b on the lower side in the front - view of the board support 610, thereby accommodating the main - side power relay board 640 in the board accommodation space (the space formed by the bottom surface 620 and the outer wall 622) of the main - side board accommodation part 612 of the board support 610.

[0143] That is, in this example, one end of the second board (main - side power relay board 640) is locked to the regulating piece (regulating pieces 628(628a, 628b)), and the elastic part (pressing part 630(630a - 630d)) is elastically deformed at the other end of the second board (main - side power relay board 640), thereby accommodating the second board (main - side power relay board 640) in the accommodation space.

[0144] According to this example, it becomes easier to accommodate the second board (main - side power relay board 640) in the accommodation space, and after accommodation, the second board (main - side power relay board 640) can be reliably held in the accommodation space by the regulating piece (regulating pieces 628(628a, 628b)) and the elastic part (pressing part 630(630a - 630d)).

[0145] Finally, as shown in FIGS. 11(a) and (b), mounting screws 646 are respectively fastened to the screw holes 624a of the three board loose - fitting bosses 624 of the board support 610, and the main - side power relay board 640 is mounted in a state where it can move vertically, horizontally, and vertically in the board accommodation space of the board support 610.

[0146] As shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 11(b), when the main-side power relay board 640 is housed in the main-side board housing portion 612 of the board support 610, the tip of the board loose-fitting boss 624 protrudes slightly above the surface 642a of the main-side power relay board 640. Therefore, even when the mounting screw 646 is fastened to the board loose-fitting boss 624, contact between the main-side power relay board 640 and the mounting screw 646 can be avoided, and the movement of the main-side power relay board 640 is not hindered.

[0147] That is, in this example, the opening (through hole 642c) of the second board (main-side power relay board 640) is passed through the protruding portion (board loose-fitting boss 624) of the mounting portion (board support 610), and in a state where a screw (mounting screw 646) is attached to the protruding portion (board loose-fitting boss 624), a part of the protruding portion (board loose-fitting boss 624) and the head (head (flange) 646a) of the screw (mounting screw 646) are configured to be located above one side surface (surface 642a) of the second board (main-side power relay board 640). The head (head (flange) 646a) of the screw (mounting screw 646) is configured to be located above one side surface (surface 642a) of the second board (main-side power relay board 640) regardless of the position to which the second board (main-side power relay board 640) moves inside the accommodation space of the mounting portion (board support 610).

[0148] According to this example, even when the second board (main-side power relay board 640) is moved with respect to the mounting portion (board support 610), contact between the second board (main-side power relay board 640) and the head of the screw (head (flange) 646a of the mounting screw 646) can be avoided, deterioration and wear of the second board (main-side power relay board 640) can be prevented, and the second board (main-side power relay board 640) can be moved smoothly.

[0149] In addition, since the outer diameter of the head (flange) 646a of the mounting screw 646 is larger than the inner diameter of the through hole 642c of the main-side power relay board 640, it is possible to reliably prevent the main-side power relay board 640 from falling off (becoming detached) from the board support 610 after installation.

[0150] Also, with the opening (through hole 642c) of the second board (main-side power relay board 640) penetrating through the protruding portion (board loose-fitting boss 624) of the mounting portion (board support 610), and with a screw (mounting screw 646) attached to the protruding portion (board loose-fitting boss 624), when the second board (main-side power relay board 640) is moved with respect to the mounting portion (board support 610), the second board is configured to be able to contact the head of the screw (head (flange) 646a). Since a solid ground pattern 641 (see FIGS. 7, 11(a), etc.) is formed in the region of the second board (main-side power relay board 640) that can contact the head (head (flange) 646a), it is possible to prevent the second board (main-side power relay board 640) from coming off the mounting portion (board support 610) while allowing movement of the second board, and even when the second board (main-side power relay board 640) is moved in a state where the head of the screw (head (flange) 646a of the mounting screw 646) is in contact with the second board (main-side power relay board 640), it is possible to prevent damage to the wiring pattern etc. formed on the second board (main-side power relay board 640).

[0151] <Power Relay Board Unit / Method of Moving the Power Relay Board> Next, with reference to FIGS. 10(a) to 10(c), a method of moving the main-side power relay board 640 in the main-side board housing portion 612 of the board support 610 will be described. Note that the method of moving the sub-side power relay board 670 in the sub-side board housing portion 614 of the board support 610 is substantially the same as that of the main-side power relay board 640, and thus its description will be omitted.

[0152] FIG. 10(b) is a plan view showing a state in which the main-side power relay board 640 is moved leftward in the front view in the main board housing portion 612, and FIG. 10(c) is a plan view showing a state in which the main-side power relay board 640 is moved downward in the front view in the main board housing portion 612. For convenience of explanation, FIGS. 10(b) and 10(c) show the state before the mounting screws 646 are attached to the main-side power relay board 640.

[0153] For example, as shown in FIG. 10(b), when the main-side power relay board 640 is moved leftward in the front view against the pressing direction (biasing direction) of the third pressing portion 630c on the left side in the front view of the board support 610, the third pressing portion 630c can be moved (slid) leftward in the front view within a range where it is movable (elastically deformable). Then, when the movement leftward in the front view is continued, finally, as shown in FIG. 10(b), the through holes 642c formed at the upper left corner and the center on the left side in the front view of the main-side power relay board 640 abut against the inner edge on the right side in the front view of the board loose-fitting boss 624 of the board support 610, and the movement of the main-side power relay board 640 leftward in the front view is restricted. That is, the main-side power relay board 640 can move leftward in the front view within a range not restricted by the board loose-fitting boss 624 of the board support 610.

[0154] Although illustration is omitted, when the main-side power relay board 640 is moved rightward in the front view against the pressing direction (biasing direction) of the fourth pressing portion 630d on the right side in the front view of the board support 610, the fourth pressing portion 630d can be moved (slid) rightward in the front view within a range where it is movable (elastically deformable). Then, when the movement rightward in the front view is continued, finally, the through holes 642c formed at the upper left corner and the center on the left side in the front view of the main-side power relay board 640 abut against the inner edge on the left side in the front view of the board loose-fitting boss 624 of the board support 610, and the movement of the main-side power relay board 640 rightward in the front view is restricted.

[0155] As described with reference to FIG. 6(b), when the main-side power relay board 640 is moved rightward in the front view, the connector screw 644 on the back surface of the main-side power relay board 640 abuts against the second board support boss 626b, restricting the movement of the main-side power relay board 640 rightward in the front view. That is, the main-side power relay board 640 can move rightward in the front view within a range not restricted by the board loose-fitting boss 624 or the second board support boss 626b of the board support 610.

[0156] As shown in FIG. 10(c), when the main-side power relay board 640 is moved downward in the front view against the pressing direction (biasing direction) of the first pressing portion 630a and the second pressing portion 630b on the lower side in the front view of the board support 610, the first pressing portion 630a and the second pressing portion 630b can be moved (slid) downward in the front view within a range where they are movable (elastically deformable). Then, when the downward movement in the front view is continued, finally, the through hole 642c formed at the lower right corner of the main-side power relay board 640 abuts against the inner edge on the lower side in the front view of the board loose-fitting boss 624 of the board support 610, restricting the downward movement of the main-side power relay board 640 in the front view. That is, the main-side power relay board 640 can move downward in the front view within a range not restricted by the board loose-fitting boss 624 of the board support 610.

[0157] Since a predetermined gap is provided between the outer wall 622 on the upper side in the front view of the board support 610 and the outer edge on the upper side in the front view of the main-side power relay board 640, the main-side power relay board 640 can be moved (slid) upward in the front view. Then, when the upward movement in the front view is continued, finally, the outer edge on the upper side in the front view of the main-side power relay board 640 abuts against the outer wall 622 on the upper side in the front view of the board support 610, restricting the upward movement of the main-side power relay board 640 in the front view. That is, the main-side power relay board 640 can move upward in the front view within a range not restricted by the outer wall 622 of the board support 610.

[0158] Conventionally, it has been mainstream that the connector itself is movable. When the number of insertions and removals of the connector increases, there has been a problem that the connector wears out. However, according to this example, when connecting the first connector (main side reel relay board first connector MRC1) of the first board (main side reel relay board 742) and the second connector (main side power relay board first connector MVC1) of the second board (main side power relay board 640), even if the positions of the connectors are misaligned, the position can be adjusted by the movement of the second board (main side power relay board 640), and it is possible to prevent the connectors from being connected while the positions are misaligned, and wear of the connector itself, breakage of connector pins, etc. can be avoided.

[0159] Also, the second connector (main side power relay board first connector MVC1) that is board-to-board connected on the second board (main side power relay board 640) tends to have a large number of pins, and accordingly the connector also becomes large. Therefore, if only the large connector moves, there is a high risk of damaging the board or causing poor contact. However, by moving the entire second board (main side power relay board 640), a stable connection can be realized.

[0160] Also, the second board (main side power relay board 640) can be freely moved within a range where the opening (through hole 642c) of the second board (main side power relay board 640) is movable with respect to the protruding portion (board loose fitting boss 624) of the mounting portion (main side board accommodating portion 612), and the connection between the connectors can be smoothly performed.

[0161] In particular, the opening (through hole 642c) is a circular portion, the protruding portion (board loose fitting boss 624) is composed of a cylindrical member, and the second board (main side power relay board 640) is configured to be movable up, down, left, and right with respect to the mounting portion (main side board accommodating portion 612). Therefore, the size of the opening formed in the second board (main side power relay board 640) can be minimized, and the mounting surface of the second board (main side power relay board 640) with limited area can be effectively utilized.

[0162] <Power Relay Substrate Unit / Cable Support Portion> The main-side cable support portion 616 has a harness insertion hole 616a through which a harness (wiring) for connecting the first main-side power relay substrate connector MVC1 to the third main-side power relay substrate connector MVC3 of the main-side power relay substrate 640 and the connector of the power supply substrate of the power supply device 252 described with reference to FIG. 2 can be inserted.

[0163] The sub-side cable support portion 618 has a harness insertion hole 618a through which a harness (wiring) for connecting the first sub-side power relay substrate connector SVC1 to the fourth sub-side power relay substrate connector SVC4 and the connector of the power supply substrate of the power supply device 252 described with reference to FIG. 2 can be inserted.

[0164] <Reel Relay Substrate Unit> Next, the reel relay substrate unit 700 will be described in detail.

[0165] FIG. 12(a) is a front view of the reel relay substrate unit 700 as seen from the front side, FIG. 12(b) is a side view of the reel relay substrate unit 700 as seen from the right side, and FIG. 12(c) is an exploded side view of the members constituting the reel relay substrate unit 700 as seen from the right side.

[0166] The reel relay substrate unit 700 is configured to include a plate-shaped sheet metal member 710, a main-side reel relay substrate unit 740 disposed on the right side of the sheet metal member 710 when viewed from the front, and a sub-side reel relay substrate unit 770 disposed on the left side of the sheet metal member 710 when viewed from the front.

[0167] The main-side reel relay substrate unit 740 and the sub-side reel relay substrate unit 770 are disposed on the sheet metal member 710 with a predetermined interval therebetween, and a space portion 790 is formed between the main-side reel relay substrate unit 740 and the sub-side reel relay substrate unit 770.

[0168] <Reel Relay Substrate Unit / Main Side Reel Side Relay Substrate Unit> Next, the main side reel relay substrate unit 740 will be described.

[0169] The main side reel side relay substrate unit 740 includes a main side reel relay substrate 742, a main side housing 744 having an L-shaped side view that can accommodate a part of the main side reel relay substrate 742, and a main side cover 746 disposed so as to cover the surface of the main side reel relay substrate 742.

[0170] <Relay Substrate of Reel Relay Substrate Unit / Main Side Reel Relay Substrate Unit> Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the main side reel relay substrate 742 will be described. FIG. 13(a) is a front view of the main side reel relay substrate 742 as viewed from the front side, FIG. 13(b) is a plan view of the main side reel relay substrate 742 as viewed from above, and FIG. 13(c) is a bottom view of the main side reel relay substrate 742 as viewed from the bottom side.

[0171] The main side reel relay substrate 742 includes a base material 748 made of a rectangular plate-like body, and main side reel relay substrate first connectors MRC1 to main side reel relay substrate seventh connectors MRC7 disposed on one surface 748a (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "surface" or "component surface") of the base material 748.

[0172] On the surface 748a of the base material 748, in addition to the main side reel relay substrate first connectors MRC1 to main side reel relay substrate seventh connectors MRC7, various ICs, resist layers, wiring patterns, pads, lands, interlayer conduction parts (vias, through holes), silk printing, etc. are formed, although not shown in the figure.

[0173] On the other hand, on the other surface 748b (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "back surface" or "solder surface") of the base material 748, no components are mounted, a solid ground pattern is formed, and two screws 750 for fixing the main side reel relay substrate first connector MRC1 from the back surface 748b side are attached.

[0174] The main-side reel relay board first connector MRC1 (second connector) is a female connector having a complementary shape to the main-side power relay board first connector MVC1 (first connector, see FIG. 5 etc.), which is a male connector of the main-side power relay board 640, and can be directly attached to and detached from the main-side power relay board first connector MVC1. Note that the main-side reel relay board first connector MRC1 is not limited to a female connector, and may be a male connector or another type of connector.

[0175] As shown in FIG. 13(a), screw holes 750 into which screws 754 for fixing the main-side reel side relay board 742 to the sheet metal member 710 can be inserted are formed at both the left and right ends of the main-side reel relay board first connector MRC1.

[0176] The main-side reel relay board second connector MRC2 is a connector to which a harness connected to the left reel 110 is connected, the main-side reel relay board third connector MRC3 is a connector to which a harness connected to the middle reel 111 is connected, and the main-side reel relay board fourth connector MRC4 is a connector to which a harness connected to the right reel 112 is connected.

[0177] In this example, these main-side reel relay board second connector MRC2, main-side reel relay board third connector MRC3, and main-side reel relay board fourth connector MRC4 are arranged side by side at a predetermined interval along the longitudinal direction of the base material 748 on the surface 748a of the base material 748. The distance indicated by reference numeral L1 in FIG. 13(b) shows the shortest distance from the main-side reel relay board second connector MRC2, main-side reel relay board third connector MRC3, and main-side reel relay board fourth connector MRC4 to the outer edge 748c on one side in the short-side direction of the base material 748.

[0178] <Reel Relay Board Unit / Main-Side Reel Relay Board Unit / Main-Side Container> Next, the main container 744 and the main cover 746 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0179] FIG. 14(a) is a front view of the main side housing 744 as seen from the front side, FIG. 14(b) is a plan view of the main side housing 744 as seen from above, and FIG. 14(c) is a front perspective view of the main side housing 744 as seen from diagonally above the front.

[0180] The main side accommodating body 744 is a member arranged to cover the back surface 748b of the main side reel relay board 742 and part of the main side reel relay board first connector MRC1, and in this example, is configured to have a connector accommodating section 744a consisting of a box-shaped body that can accommodate part of the main side reel relay board first connector MRC1, and a board accommodating section 744b consisting of a dish-shaped body that protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the connector accommodating section 744a, with the lower end of this connector accommodating section 744a as its base end.

[0181] The front surface of the connector accommodating section 744a is formed with one protrusion 744c made of a rod-shaped body that can pass through the accommodating body through-hole 716b (see Figure 16(a)) formed in the plate-shaped member 710, one screw hole 744d into which a screw 754 (see Figure 12(a) etc.) for fixing the main side reel side relay board 742 to the plate member 710 can be inserted, and one mounting protrusion 744e made of a rod-shaped body to which the main side cover body 746 is attached, on each of the left and right sides when viewed from the front.

[0182] The substrate accommodating portion 744b has a plate-shaped protruding piece 744f that protrudes downward from the bottom surface, and two lid engaging pieces 744g that protrude and are formed at a predetermined interval on the front surface of the substrate accommodating portion 744b.

[0183] Figure 15(a) is a front view of the main side cover body 746 seen from the front side, (b) is a plan view of the main side cover body 746 seen from above, and (c) is a front oblique view of the main side cover body 746 seen from diagonally above the front.

[0184] The main side cover 746 is a member arranged to cover the surface 748a of the main side reel relay substrate 742. In this example, it is composed of a base portion 746a made of a plate-like body, housing attachment portions 746b protruding upward on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the base portion 746a, two housing engagement claws 746c protruding downward with one side in the short direction of the base portion 746a as the base end, and a harness holding portion 746d protruding outward in the longitudinal direction with one end side in the longitudinal direction of the base portion 746a as the base end.

[0185] In the base portion 746a, a plurality of connector openings 746e are formed that can expose the main side reel relay substrate second connector MRC2 to the main side reel relay substrate seventh connector MRC7 to the outside when the surface 748a of the main side reel relay substrate 742 is covered by the main side cover 746.

[0186] The housing attachment portion 746b is a box-shaped body having a space capable of housing the attachment convex portion 744e of the main side housing 744. On its front surface, a screw hole 746f through which a screw 756 (see FIGS. 12(a) and 18(b), etc.) for attaching the main side cover 746 to the main side housing 744 can be inserted is formed. The housing engagement claw 746c is a portion that can engage with the lid engagement piece 744g of the main side housing 744.

[0187] When the lid engagement piece 744g of the main side housing 744 is engaged with the housing engagement claw 746c, and the attachment convex portion 744e of the main side housing 744 is housed in the housing attachment portion 746b, and these housing attachment portion 746b and attachment convex portion 744e are fastened with a screw 756 (see FIGS. 12(a) and 18(b)), the main side cover 746 is fixed to the main side housing 744.

[0188] <Reel Relay Substrate Unit / Sheet Metal Member> Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the sheet metal member 710 will be described in detail.

[0189] FIG. 16(a) is a front view of the sheet metal member 710 as viewed from the front side, FIG. (b) is a plan view of the sheet metal member 710 as viewed from above, and FIG. (c) is a rear view of the sheet metal member 710 as viewed from the rear side.

[0190] The sheet metal member 710 includes a base portion 712 formed of a rectangular plate-like body, and outer walls 714 erected on one side (rear side) in the thickness direction of the base portion 712 with the outer edges of the four sides of the base portion 712 as the base ends.

[0191] On the right side of the base portion 712 in the front view, a main side unit mounting portion 716 to which the main side reel relay board unit 740 can be attached is provided, and on the left side of the base portion 712 in the front view, a sub side unit mounting portion 718 to which the sub side reel relay board unit 770 can be attached is provided. Since the sub side unit mounting portion 718 has substantially the same shape as the main side unit mounting portion 716, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0192] The main side unit mounting portion 716 includes an opening 716a through which a part of the main side reel relay board 742 and the main side housing 744 of the main side reel relay board unit 740 can be inserted, a housing through hole 716b through which a protrusion 744c (see FIG. 14(a) etc.) formed on the front surface of the main side housing 744 can penetrate, a screw hole 716c into which a screw 754 (see FIG. 12(a) etc.) for fixing the main side reel side relay board 742 to the sheet metal member 710 can be inserted, and a protruding piece 716d formed to protrude forward with the lower edge of the opening 716a as the base end.

[0193] <Positioning of the Reel Relay Board Unit / Main Side Housing> Next, with reference to FIG. 17, a method for positioning the main side housing 744 with respect to the sheet metal member 710 will be described.

[0194] Figure 17(a) is a front view of the state in which the main side housing 744 is fitted into the sheet metal member 710, as seen from the front side; Figure 17(b) is a rear view of the state in which the main side housing 744 is fitted into the sheet metal member 710, as seen from the rear side; and Figure 17(c) is a side view showing how the main side housing 744 is attached to the sheet metal member 710.

[0195] First, insert the substrate accommodating portion 744b of the main side accommodating body 744 from the back side to the front side of the opening 716a of the main side unit mounting portion 716 so that it slides over the upper surface of the protruding piece 716d of the main side unit mounting portion 716 of the sheet metal member 710.

[0196] According to this example, a protrusion (protrusion piece 716d) is formed at the mounting position (main-side unit mounting portion 716) of the mounting member (sheet metal member 710) with a part of the mounting member as a base end and protruding in at least one direction (from the back side to the front side of the sheet metal member 710) of the first direction (from the back side to the front side of the sheet metal member 710) and the second direction (from the front side to the back side of the sheet metal member 710). This makes it easier to position the board case (main-side housing 744) relative to the mounting member (sheet metal member 710), and the protrusion (protrusion piece 716d) can support the board case (main-side housing 744), thereby improving work efficiency when mounting the board case (main-side housing 744) to the mounting member (sheet metal member 710). In addition, the board case (main side housing 744) can be smoothly guided to the mounting position (main side unit mounting portion 716), thereby improving work efficiency when mounting the board case (main side housing 744) to the mounting member (sheet metal member 710).

[0197] Subsequently, the protrusions 744c formed on both the left and right sides of the front surface of the main-side housing 744 are passed through the housing through-holes 716b formed in the plate-like member 710 from the back side of the plate-like member 710. At the same time, the front surface of the substrate housing portion 744b of the main-side housing 744 is brought into contact (surface contact) with the back surface 716a1 on the upper side in the front view, the back surface 716a2 on the right side in the front view, and the back surface 716a3 on the left side in the front view of the opening 716a of the sheet metal member 710, and the front surface of the protruding piece 744f of the main-side housing 744 is brought into contact (surface contact) with the back surface 716a4 on the lower side in the front view of the opening 716a of the sheet metal member 710. Then, the main-side housing 744 is positioned with respect to the sheet metal member 710.

[0198] That is, the housing through-holes 716b of the plate-like member 710 and the outer edges of the opening 716a of the plate-like member 710 (the back surface 716a1 on the upper side in the front view, the back surface 716a2 on the right side in the front view, the back surface 716a3 on the left side in the front view, and the back surface 716a4 on the lower side in the front view) function as parts for positioning the main-side housing 744 with respect to the sheet metal member 710.

[0199] According to this example, when the convex portion (protrusion 744c) of the first member (main-side housing 744) is fitted into the hole (housing through-hole 716b) of the mounting member (sheet metal member 710), the first member (main-side housing 744) is positioned with respect to the mounting member (sheet metal member 710). Therefore, the positioning of the first member can be performed quickly and reliably, and the working efficiency can be improved.

[0200] Also, in a state where the first member (main-side housing 744) is positioned at the mounting position (main-side unit mounting portion 716) of the mounting member (sheet metal member 710), since the protruding portion (protruding piece 744f) of the first member contacts the mounting member and the movement of the first member can be regulated, the positioning of the first member (main-side housing 744) with respect to the mounting member (sheet metal member 710) can be facilitated by the protruding portion (protruding piece 744f) that contacts the mounting member (sheet metal member 710), and the substrate case (main-side housing 744) can be stably attached to the mounting member.

[0201] Also, in a state where the first member (main - side housing 744) is positioned at the attachment position (main - side unit attachment portion 716) of the attachment member (sheet - metal member 710), since at least a part of the first member is in surface contact with the attachment member (sheet - metal member 710), the movement of the first member in the first direction (from the back side to the front side of the sheet - metal member 710) can be restricted. Therefore, when attaching the first member (main - side housing 744) to the attachment member (sheet - metal member 710), the movement of the first member (main - side housing 744) is restricted, the attachment of the first member (main - side housing 744) to the attachment member (sheet - metal member 710) can be facilitated, and the substrate case (main - side housing 744) can be stably attached to the attachment member (sheet - metal member 710).

[0202] In a state where the main - side housing 744 is positioned with respect to the sheet - metal member 710, the main - side housing 744 is supported by the housing through - hole 716b of the plate - like member 710 and held at a position higher than the protruding piece 716d of the sheet - metal member 710. Therefore, the main - side housing 744 and the protruding piece 716d of the sheet - metal member 710 are in a non - contact state.

[0203] According to this example, in a state where the substrate case (main - side housing 744) is positioned at the attachment position (main - side unit attachment portion 716) of the attachment member (sheet - metal member 710), the substrate case is configured not to contact a part of the attachment member (the lower edge of the opening 716a of the main - side unit attachment portion 716) and the protruding portion (protruding piece 716d). Therefore, the contact area between the substrate case (main - side housing 744) and the attachment member (sheet - metal member 710) can be reduced, and it is possible to prevent the substrate case (main - side housing 744) and the attachment member (sheet - metal member 710) from being damaged or broken.

[0204] Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and in a state where the main - side housing 744 is attached to the sheet - metal member 710, it may be configured such that the main - side housing 744 and the protruding piece 716d of the sheet - metal member 710 are in a non - contact state.

[0205] Also, as shown in FIG. 17(b), since the width w1 in the left - right direction in plan view of the substrate housing portion 744b of the main - side housing 744 is shorter than the width w2 in the left - right direction in plan view of the lower side of the opening 716a of the sheet - metal member 710, when the main - side housing 744 is positioned with respect to the sheet - metal member 710, the outer edges in the left - right direction in plan view of the main - side housing 744 and the opening 716a of the sheet - metal member 710 are not in contact with each other. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the main - side housing 744 from being damaged or broken due to contact with the sheet - metal member 710 or the like.

[0206] When the main - side housing 744 is positioned with respect to the sheet - metal member 710, the screw holes 744d formed on both the left and right sides of the front surface of the main - side housing 744 coincide with the positions of the screw holes 716c formed in the sheet - metal member 710, and the screws 754 for fixing the main - side reel - side relay substrate 742 to the sheet - metal member 710 can be inserted through both the sheet - metal member 710 and the main - side housing 744.

[0207] Also, as shown in FIG. 17(c), when the main - side housing 744 is positioned with respect to the sheet - metal member 710, the tip - side portion of the substrate housing portion 744b of the main - side housing 744 is located on the front - side of the opening 716a of the sheet - metal member 710, and the mounting convex portions 744e formed on both the left and right sides of the front surface of the connector housing portion 744a are located on the front - side of the opening 716a of the sheet - metal member 710 and protrude (are exposed) on the front - side of the opening 716a.

[0208] On the other hand, since the rear - end - side portion of the substrate housing portion 744b and the connector housing portion 744a cannot pass through the opening 716a of the sheet - metal member 710, they are in a state of being located on the back - side of the sheet - metal member 710.

[0209] That is, in this example, in a state where the substrate case (main - side housing 744) is positioned at the mounting position (main - side unit mounting portion 716) of the mounting member (sheet - metal member 710), the first member (main - side housing 744) is configured to be regulatable to move in the first direction (from the back - side to the front - side of the sheet - metal member 710) by the mounting member (sheet - metal member 710).

[0210] <Method for Mounting Reel Relay Substrate Unit / Main Side Reel Relay Substrate> Next, with reference to Fig. 18(a), the method for mounting the main side reel relay substrate 742 to the sheet metal member 710 will be described.

[0211] Fig. 18(a) is a side view showing the procedure for mounting the main side housing 744 and the main side reel side relay substrate 742 to the sheet metal member 710.

[0212] With the main side housing 744 positioned with respect to the sheet metal member 710, when the main side reel relay substrate 742 is housed in the main side housing 744 (or when the main side housing 744 is positioned with respect to the sheet metal member 710 with the main side reel relay substrate 742 housed in the main side housing 744), both the main side housing 744 and the main side reel relay substrate 742 are in a state of being positioned with respect to the sheet metal member 710.

[0213] When the main side housing 744 and the main side reel relay substrate 742 are in a state of being positioned with respect to the sheet metal member 710, the screw holes 750 formed on both the left and right sides of the main side reel relay substrate first connector MRC1 align with the screw holes 744d of the main side housing 744 and the screw holes 716c of the sheet metal member 710, and the screws 754 for fixing the main side reel side relay substrate 742 to the sheet metal member 710 can be inserted through all of the sheet metal member 710, the main side housing 744, and the main side reel relay substrate 742.

[0214] With the main side housing 744 and the main side reel relay substrate 742 positioned with respect to the sheet metal member 710, by inserting and fastening the screw 754 from the back side of the sheet metal member 710 in the order of the screw holes 750 of the main side reel relay substrate first connector MRC1 of the main side reel relay substrate 742, the screw holes 744d of the main side housing 744, and the screw holes 716c of the sheet metal member 710, as shown in Fig. 18(a) and Fig. 12(a), the main side housing 744 and the main side reel relay substrate 742 are fixed to the sheet metal member 710.

[0215] In addition, when the main-side receptacle 744 and the main-side reel relay board 742 are attached to the sheet metal member 710, as shown in FIG. 18(b), the main-side reel relay board second connectors MRC2 to MRC7 of the main-side reel relay board 742 are located on the front side of the opening 716a of the sheet metal member 710, while the main-side reel relay board first connector MRC1 of the main-side reel relay board 742 is in a state of being located on the back side of the sheet metal member 710.

[0216] According to this example, by fixing the first connector (main-side reel relay board first connector MRC1) to the mounting member (sheet metal member 710) with the screw 754, it is possible to prevent the connection between the first connector and the second connector from coming off when the first connector (main-side reel relay board first connector MRC1) and the second connector (main-side power relay board first connector MVC1) are detached and attached, and it is possible to stably maintain the connection between the first connector and the second connector.

[0217] Further, in this example, since the first connectors (main-side reel relay board second connectors MRC2 to MRC7) are arranged at a portion exposed on the other side (front side of the sheet metal member 7100) of the mounting member on the first substrate in a state where the substrate case (main-side receptacle 744, main-side lid 746) containing the first substrate (main-side reel-side relay board 742) is positioned at the mounting position (main-side unit mounting portion 716) of the mounting member (sheet metal member 710), it is possible to easily attach and detach a harness or the like to and from the first connector, and the convenience for the operator can be improved.

[0218] Furthermore, in this example, when the board case (main-side housing 744, main-side lid 746) in which the first board (main-side reel-side relay board 742) is housed is positioned at the mounting position (main-side unit mounting portion 716) of the mounting member (sheet metal member 710), a second connector (main-side reel relay board first connector MRC1) is disposed at a portion of the first board located on one side of the mounting member (the back side of the sheet metal member 710). The second connector is configured to be directly connectable to a third connector (main-side power supply relay board first connector MVC1) provided on another board (main-side reel relay board 742) different from the first board when the mounting member is mounted at a predetermined position on the gaming machine. Therefore, by attaching and detaching the mounting member to a predetermined position on the gaming machine, Since the second connector (main side reel relay board first connector MRC1) and the third connector (main side power supply relay board first connector MVC1) can be attached and detached, the second connector (main side reel relay board first connector MRC1) and the third connector (main side power supply relay board first connector MVC1) can be easily attached and detached, improving convenience for the worker, and by fixing the attachment member, it is possible to prevent the connection between the second connector (main side reel relay board first connector MRC1) and the third connector (main side power supply relay board first connector MVC1) from coming loose, and the connection between the second connector (main side reel relay board first connector MRC1) and the third connector (main side power supply relay board first connector MVC1) can be maintained stably.

[0219] <Installation of reel relay board unit / main side cover> Next, a method for attaching the main-side cover 746 to the main-side container 744 will be described with reference to FIG. 18(b).

[0220] FIG. 18(b) is a side view showing the procedure for attaching the main-side cover 746 to the sheet metal member 710 to which the main-side housing body 744 and the main-side reel-side relay board 742 are attached.

[0221] When the main side housing 744 and the main side reel relay board 742 are positioned relative to the sheet metal member 710 (or when the main side housing 744 and the main side reel relay board 742 are fixed to the sheet metal member 710 with screws 754), the housing engagement claw 746c of the main side cover 746 is engaged with the cover engagement piece 744g of the main side housing 744, and the mounting protrusion 744e of the main side housing 744 is accommodated in the housing mounting portion 746b of the main side cover 746, and these housing mounting portion 746b and mounting protrusion 744e are fastened together with screws 756, thereby fixing the main side cover 746 to the main side housing 744.

[0222] In other words, the main side lid body 746 is not fixed directly to the sheet metal member 710, but is configured to be fixed to the main side container 744 which is fixed to the sheet metal member 710, and is configured so that the main side lid body 746 is held by the main side container 744 (the movement of the main side lid body 746 is restricted by the main side container 744).

[0223] In other words, in this example, when the board case (main side housing 744, main side cover 746) is positioned at the mounting position of the mounting member (sheet metal member 710), the second member (main side cover 746) is configured to be restricted from moving in the second direction (from the front side to the back side of the sheet metal member 710) by the mounting member (sheet metal member 710).

[0224] Conventional circuit board cases are made up of multiple components, and because the multiple components are fixed together using screws or the like, if the screws or the like loosen, it affects all of the components and causes the entire circuit board case to loosen. However, with the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is possible to restrict the first component of the circuit board case from moving in a first direction, and it is also possible to restrict the second component of the circuit board case from moving in a second direction opposite to the first direction. Therefore, even if a malfunction occurs in one of the components that make up the circuit board case, it is possible to prevent the malfunction from affecting all of the components that make up the circuit board case, and the circuit board housed in the circuit board case can be reliably protected.

[0225] In this example, the container engagement claws 746c of the main side cover 746 are engaged with the cover engagement pieces 744g of the main side cover 744, and the container attachment portion 746b of the main side cover 746 is accommodated in the attachment protrusions 744e of the main side cover 744, so that the main side cover 746 is engaged with the main side cover 744. Therefore, even if the container attachment portion 746b and the attachment protrusions 744e are not fastened with the screws 756, the main side cover 746 can be prevented from coming off the main side cover 746 from the main side cover 744, thereby improving convenience.

[0226] <Reel relay board unit / Sub-reel relay board unit> Next, the sub-reel relay board unit 770 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0227] The sub-side reel side relay board unit 770 is composed of a sub-side reel relay board 772, a sub-side container 774 that is L-shaped when viewed from the side and can accommodate a portion of the main-side reel side relay board 772, and a sub-side cover 776 that is arranged to cover the surface of the sub-side reel relay board 772.

[0228] The main structures of the sub-side container 774 and the sub-side cover 776 are almost the same as those of the main-side container 744 and the main-side cover 746, respectively, so detailed explanations will be omitted and only the sub-side reel relay board 772 will be explained below.

[0229] <Reel relay board unit / sub-side reel relay board unit relay board> Next, the sub-reel relay board 772 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0230] Figure 19 is a plan view showing the main reel relay board 742 and the sub reel relay board 772 side by side. Note that a description of the same components as those of the main reel relay board 742 described using Figure 13 will be omitted.

[0231] The sub-side reel relay board 772 is composed of a base material 778 in the shape of a rectangular plate, and the first sub-side reel relay board connector SRC1 to the seventh sub-side reel relay board connector SRC7 arranged on one surface 778a of the base material 778 (hereinafter, may be referred to as the "front surface" or "component surface").

[0232] On the surface 778a of the base material 778, in addition to the first sub-side reel relay board connector SRC1 to the seventh sub-side reel relay board connector SRC7 being arranged, various ICs, resist layers, wiring patterns, pads, lands, interlayer conduction parts (vias, through holes), silk printing, etc. are formed.

[0233] On the other surface of the base material 778 (hereinafter, may be referred to as the "back surface" or "solder surface"), no components are mounted, a solid ground pattern is formed, and two screws (not shown) for fixing the first sub-side reel relay board connector SRC1 from the back surface side are attached.

[0234] The first sub-side reel relay board connector SRC1 (the second connector) is a female connector having a complementary shape to the first sub-side power relay board connector SVC1 (refer to FIG. 5 etc.) of the sub-side power relay board 670 which is a male connector, and can be directly attached to and detached from the first sub-side power relay board connector SVC1. Note that the first sub-side reel relay board connector SRC1 is not limited to a female connector, and may be a male connector or other types of connectors.

[0235] The second sub-side reel relay board connector SRC2 is a connector to which a harness connected to the left reel 110 is connected, the third sub-side reel relay board connector SRC3 is a connector to which a harness connected to the middle reel 111 is connected, and the fourth sub-side reel relay board connector SRC4 is a connector to which a harness connected to the right reel 112 is connected.

[0236] In this example, the sub-side reel relay board second connector SRC2, the sub-side reel relay board third connector SRC3, and the sub-side reel relay board fourth connector SRC4 are arranged side by side at predetermined intervals on the surface 778a of the base material 778 along the longitudinal direction of the base material 778. The distance indicated by the symbol L2 in Fig. 19 indicates the shortest distance from the sub-side reel relay board second connector SRC2, the sub-side reel relay board third connector SRC3, and the sub-side reel relay board fourth connector SRC4 to the outer edge 778c on one side in the shorter direction of the base material 778.

[0237] In this example, the shortest distance L2 from the sub-side reel relay board second connector SRC2, the sub-side reel relay board third connector SRC3, and the sub-side reel relay board fourth connector SRC4 to the outer edge 778c on one side of the short side of the base material 778 is shorter than the shortest distance L1 from the main side reel relay board second connector MRC2, the main side reel relay board third connector MRC3, and the main side reel relay board fourth connector MRC4 to the outer edge 748c on one side of the short side of the base material 748 (L1>L2).

[0238] In other words, in this example, the first connectors (main-side reel relay board second connector MRC2 to main-side reel relay board fourth connector MRC4) and the second connectors (sub-side reel relay board second connector SRC2 to sub-side reel relay board fourth connector SRC4) are arranged offset from their positions on each other's longitudinal extension lines. Therefore, even if the first wiring connected to the first connector and the second wiring connected to the second connector are guided into the same space (for example, space 790 shown in FIG. 20), the first wiring and the second wiring can be prevented from overlapping in the space, and the first wiring and the second wiring can be gathered in the space, making it possible to easily and reliably visually check the states of the first wiring and the second wiring.

[0239] <Reel relay board unit / Summary> As explained above, the gaming machine according to this embodiment (for example, the slot machine shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine including a first board (for example, the main-side reel relay board 742 and the sub-side reel relay board 772 shown in FIG. 19) and a board case (for example, the main-side housing 744 and the main-side lid 746 shown in FIG. 16) that can accommodate the first board, and the board case is configured to have at least a first member (for example, the main-side housing 744 shown in FIG. 14) and a second member (for example, the main-side lid 746 shown in FIG. 15), and an attachment member (for example, the sheet metal part shown in FIG. 16) that can attach the board case. 16(a)), the first member is configured to be restricted from moving in a first direction (for example, from the back side to the front side of the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16) by the mounting member when the base case is positioned at the mounting position of the mounting member (for example, the main unit mounting portion 716 of the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16(a)), the second member is configured to be mountable to the first member from a second direction (for example, from the front side to the back side of the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16), and the first direction and the second direction are opposite directions.

[0240] Conventional circuit board cases are made up of multiple components, and because the multiple components are fixed together using screws or the like, if the screws or the like loosen, it affects all of the components and causes the entire circuit board case to loosen. However, with the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is possible to restrict the first component of the circuit board case from moving in a first direction, and it is also possible to restrict the second component of the circuit board case from moving in a second direction opposite to the first direction. Therefore, even if a malfunction occurs in one of the components that make up the circuit board case, it is possible to prevent the malfunction from affecting all of the components that make up the circuit board case, and the circuit board housed in the circuit board case can be reliably protected.

[0241] Further, a second substrate (for example, the main-side power relay substrate 640 or the sub-side power relay substrate 670 shown in FIG. 7) is provided. The first substrate includes a first connector (for example, the main-side reel relay substrate first connector MRC1 or the sub-side reel relay substrate first connector SRC1 shown in FIG. 19). The second substrate includes a second connector (for example, the main-side power relay substrate first connector MVC1 or the sub-side power relay substrate first connector SVC1 shown in FIG. 7). In a state where the substrate case is attached to the attachment member, when the attachment member is attached to and detached from a predetermined position on the game table, the first connector and the second connector may be configured to be attached and detached.

[0242] With such a configuration, by attaching and detaching the attachment member to and from a predetermined position on the game table, the first connector and the second connector can be attached and detached. Therefore, the attachment and detachment of the first connector and the second connector can be facilitated, the convenience of the operator can be improved, and by fixing the attachment member, it is possible to prevent the connection between the first connector and the second connector from coming off, and the connection between the first connector and the second connector can be stably maintained.

[0243] Further, the first connector may be fixed to the attachment member using fixing means (for example, the screw 754 shown in FIGS. 12 and 18(a)).

[0244] With such a configuration, by fixing the first connector to the attachment member, it is possible to prevent the connection between the first connector and the second connector from coming off when the first connector and the second connector are attached and detached, and the connection between the first connector and the second connector can be stably maintained.

[0245] Furthermore, the first member may be attached to the mounting member from one side thereof (for example, the back side of the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16), and the second member may be attached to the first member on the other side thereof (for example, the front side of the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16), the first direction being the direction from the one side of the mounting member toward the other side, and the second direction being the direction from the other side of the mounting member toward the one side, and the first connector and the second connector being connected by attaching the mounting member to the predetermined position.

[0246] With this configuration, even if the fixation between the first member and the second member loosens, the fixation between the mounting member and the first member is not affected, so the fixation between the mounting member and the first member can be maintained stably and the substrate can be reliably protected.

[0247] Furthermore, the first member may have a convex portion (for example, the protrusion 744c shown in FIG. 17(a) or a notch not shown), and the mounting member may have a hole (for example, the through-hole 716b for the container shown in FIG. 17(a)) into which the convex portion of the first member can fit, so that when the convex portion of the first member is fitted into the hole of the mounting member, the first member is positioned relative to the mounting member.

[0248] With this configuration, the first member can be positioned quickly and reliably, and work efficiency can be improved.

[0249] In addition, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine shown in FIG. 1) includes a first substrate (for example, the main-side reel relay substrate 742 or the sub-side reel relay substrate 772 shown in FIG. 19) and a substrate case capable of accommodating the first substrate (for example, the main-side housing 744 and the main-side lid 746 shown in FIG. 12). The substrate case is configured to include at least a first member (for example, the main-side housing 744 shown in FIG. 14) and a second member (for example, the main-side lid 746 shown in FIG. 15), and includes a mounting member (for example, the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16) to which the substrate case can be attached. The first member is a member that covers at least a part of one surface of the first substrate (for example, the back surface 748b of the main-side reel relay substrate 742 shown in FIG. 19). A protruding portion (for example, the protruding piece 744f shown in FIG. 14) is formed on the first member. In a state where the first member is positioned at the mounting position of the mounting member (for example, the main-side unit mounting portion 716 of the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16), the movement of the first member can be restricted by the protruding portion of the first member coming into contact with the mounting member. The gaming machine is characterized by this.

[0250] According to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the positioning of the first member with respect to the mounting member can be facilitated by the protruding portion that contacts the mounting member, and the substrate case can be stably attached to the mounting member.

[0251] In addition, in a state where the substrate case is positioned at the mounting position of the mounting member (hereinafter referred to as "the first state"), the first member is configured such that its movement in a first direction (for example, the direction from the back side to the front side of the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16) can be restricted by the mounting member. In the first state, the second member is configured to be attachable to the first member from a second direction (for example, the direction from the front side to the back side of the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16). The first direction and the second direction may be opposite directions.

[0252] A conventional substrate case composed of a plurality of members has a structure in which the plurality of members are fixed to each other using screws or the like. Therefore, when the screws or the like become loose, all the members are affected, and there is a problem that the entire substrate case becomes loose. However, with such a configuration, it is possible to regulate the movement of the first member of the substrate case in the first direction, and it is also possible to regulate the movement of the second member of the substrate case in the second direction opposite to the first direction. Therefore, even when a defect occurs in some of the members constituting the substrate case, it is possible to avoid affecting all the members constituting the substrate case, and it is possible to reliably protect the substrate accommodated in the substrate case.

[0253] Further, in the first state, the protruding portion (for example, the protruding piece 744f shown in FIG. 14) of the first member may be configured to be in surface contact with the attachment member.

[0254] With such a configuration, it is possible to facilitate the positioning of the first member with respect to the attachment member by the protruding portion that is in surface contact with the attachment member, and it is possible to stably attach the substrate case to the attachment member.

[0255] Further, in the first state, the first member may be configured not to contact a part of the attachment member.

[0256] With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the contact area between the substrate case and the attachment member, and it is possible to prevent the substrate case and the attachment member from being damaged or broken.

[0257] Further, in the first state, at least a part of the first member is in surface contact with the attachment member (for example, the outer edges of the opening 716a of the plate-like member 710 shown in FIG. 17(a) (the back surface 716a1 on the upper side in the front view, the back surface 716a2 on the right side in the front view, the back surface 716a3 on the left side in the front view, and the back surface 716a4 on the lower side in the front view)), and the movement of the first member in the first direction may be configured to be regulatable.

[0258] With this configuration, movement of the first member is restricted when the first member is attached to the mounting member, making it easier to attach the first member to the mounting member and allowing the board case to be stably attached to the mounting member.

[0259] The first member is provided with a second board (for example, the main-side power supply relay board 640 or the sub-side power supply relay board 670 shown in FIG. 7), the first board is provided with a first connector (for example, the main-side reel relay board first connector MRC1 or the sub-side reel relay board first connector SRC1 shown in FIG. 19), the second board is provided with a second connector (for example, the main-side power supply relay board first connector MVC1 or the sub-side power supply relay board first connector SVC1 shown in FIG. 7), and the first member is provided with one side of the mounting member (for example, the main-side power supply relay board The second member may be attached to the mounting member from the other side (for example, the front side of sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16 ) of the mounting member, the first direction being the direction from the one side of the mounting member to the other side, and the second direction being the direction from the other side of the mounting member to the one side, and the mounting member may be configured so that the first connector and the second connector are connected by mounting the mounting member in a predetermined position.

[0260] With this configuration, even if the fixation between the first member and the second member loosens, the fixation between the mounting member and the first member is not affected, so the fixation between the mounting member and the first member can be maintained stably and the substrate can be reliably protected.

[0261] In addition, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine shown in FIG. 1) includes a first substrate (for example, the main-side reel relay substrate 742 or the sub-side reel relay substrate 772 shown in FIG. 19) and a substrate case capable of accommodating the first substrate (for example, the main-side housing 744 and the main-side lid 746 shown in FIG. 12). The substrate case is configured to include at least a first member (for example, the main-side housing 744 shown in FIG. 14) and a second member (for example, the main-side lid 746 shown in FIG. 15). The substrate case is provided with a mounting member (for example, the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16) to which the substrate case can be attached. In a state where the substrate case is positioned at the mounting position of the mounting member (for example, the main-side unit mounting portion 716 of the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16) (hereinafter referred to as "the first state"), the movement of the first member in a first direction (for example, the direction from the back side to the front side of the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16) by the mounting member is configured to be regulatable. The second member is configured to be attachable to the first member from a second direction (for example, the direction from the front side to the back side of the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16). The first direction and the second direction are opposite directions. The mounting member is formed with a protruding portion (for example, the protruding piece 716d shown in FIG. 16(a)) capable of guiding the substrate case. The gaming machine is characterized by the above.

[0262] In a conventional substrate case composed of a plurality of members, since the plurality of members are fixed to each other using screws or the like, if the screws or the like become loose, all the members are affected, and there is a problem that the entire substrate case becomes loose. However, according to the gaming table according to the present embodiment, it is possible to restrict the first member of the substrate case from moving in the first direction, and it is possible to restrict the second member of the substrate case from moving in the second direction opposite to the first direction. Therefore, even when a problem occurs in some of the members constituting the substrate case, it is possible to avoid affecting all the members constituting the substrate case, and it is possible to reliably protect the substrate accommodated in the substrate case. Further, at the attachment position of the attachment member, a protruding portion protruding in at least one of the first direction and the second direction with a part of the attachment member as a base end is formed. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the positioning of the substrate case with respect to the attachment member, and it is possible to support the substrate case by the protruding portion, thereby improving the working efficiency when attaching the substrate case to the attachment member.

[0263] Further, the protruding portion is a portion protruding in the first direction (for example, the direction from the back side to the front side of the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16) with a part of the attachment member as a base end, and the first state may be a state in which the substrate case is positioned at the attachment position by moving the substrate case in the first direction toward the attachment position of the attachment member.

[0264] With such a configuration, the substrate case can be smoothly guided to the attachment position, and the working efficiency when attaching the substrate case to the attachment member can be improved.

[0265] Further, in a state where the substrate case is attached to the attachment position of the attachment member, the substrate case may be configured not to contact a part of the attachment member (for example, a part of the opening 716a of the main side unit attachment portion 716 shown in FIG. 16) and the protruding portion.

[0266] With such a configuration, the contact area between the substrate case and the mounting member can be reduced, and it is possible to prevent the substrate case and the mounting member from being damaged or broken.

[0267] Further, a second substrate (for example, the main side power relay substrate 640 or the sub side power relay substrate 670 shown in FIG. 7) is provided, the first substrate includes a first connector (for example, the main side reel relay substrate first connector MRC1 or the sub side reel relay substrate first connector SRC1 shown in FIG. 19), the second substrate includes a second connector (for example, the main side power relay substrate first connector MVC1 or the sub side power relay substrate first connector SVC1 shown in FIG. 7), the first member is attached to the mounting member from one side of the mounting member (for example, the back side of the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16), the second member is attached to the first member on the other side of the mounting member (for example, the front side of the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16), the first direction is the direction from the one side of the mounting member to the other side, the second direction is the direction from the other side of the mounting member to the one side, and by attaching the mounting member to the predetermined position, the first connector and the second connector may be configured to be connected.

[0268] With such a configuration, even when the fixing of the first member and the second member becomes loose, it does not affect the fixing of the mounting member and the first member, so that the fixing of the mounting member and the first member can be stably maintained and the substrate can be reliably protected.

[0269] Further, the first member has a convex portion (for example, the protruding portion 744c shown in FIG. 17(a)), the mounting member has a hole (for example, the through hole 716b for the housing shown in FIG. 17(a)) into which the convex portion of the first member can be fitted, and when the convex portion of the first member is fitted into the hole of the mounting member, the first member may be positioned with respect to the mounting member.

[0270] With such a configuration, the positioning of the first member can be performed quickly and reliably, and the working efficiency can be improved.

[0271] Further, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine shown in FIG. 1) includes a first substrate (for example, the main-side reel relay substrate 742 or the sub-side reel relay substrate 772 shown in FIG. 19), a second substrate (for example, the main-side power relay substrate 640 or the sub-side power relay substrate 670 shown in FIG. 7), and a substrate case (for example, the main-side housing 744 and the main-side lid 746 shown in FIG. 12) capable of accommodating the first substrate. The first substrate includes a first connector (for example, the main-side reel relay substrate first connector MRC1 or the sub-side reel relay substrate first connector SRC1 shown in FIG. 19), the second substrate includes a second connector (for example, the main-side power relay substrate first connector MVC1 or the sub-side power relay substrate first connector SVC1 shown in FIG. 7), and includes an attachment member (for example, the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16) to which the substrate case can be attached. The attachment member is a member attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine. When the attachment member is removed from the predetermined position with the substrate case attached to the attachment member, the first connector and the second connector are configured to be removed. A gaming machine characterized by this.

[0272] According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, by attaching and detaching the attachment member to and from a predetermined position of the gaming machine, the first connector and the second connector can be attached and detached, so that the attachment and detachment of the first connector and the second connector can be facilitated, and the convenience of the operator can be improved. At the same time, by fixing the attachment member, it is possible to prevent the connection between the first connector and the second connector from coming off, and the connection between the first connector and the second connector can be stably maintained.

[0273] Furthermore, the board case is configured to have at least a first member (e.g., main side accommodating body 744 shown in FIG. 14) and a second member (e.g., main side cover body 746 shown in FIG. 15), and when the board case is positioned at the mounting position (e.g., main side unit mounting portion 716 of sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16) of the mounting member (e.g., sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16) (hereinafter referred to as the "first state"), the mounting member is configured to restrict movement of the first member in a first direction (e.g., from the back side to the front side of sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16), and in the first state, the second member is configured to be mountable to the first member from a second direction (e.g., from the front side to the back side of sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16), and the first direction and the second direction may be opposite directions.

[0274] Conventional board cases are made up of multiple components, and because the multiple components are fixed together using screws or the like, if the screws or the like loosen, this affects all of the components and causes the entire board case to loosen. However, with this configuration, it is possible to restrict the first component of the board case from moving in a first direction, and it is also possible to restrict the second component of the board case from moving in a second direction opposite to the first direction.As a result, even if a malfunction occurs in one of the components that make up the board case, it is possible to prevent the malfunction from affecting all of the components that make up the board case, and the board housed in the board case can be reliably protected.

[0275] In addition, the second board may be movably mounted to an attachment portion (for example, the main board accommodating portion 612 or the sub-side board accommodating portion 614 of the board support body 610 shown in Figure 7), and the second board may be configured to be movable relative to the attachment portion when connecting the first connector of the first board and the second connector of the second board.

[0276] Conventionally, the mainstream is that the connector itself is movable. As the number of insertions and removals of the connector increases, there is a problem that the connector wears out. However, with such a configuration, when connecting the first connector of the first substrate and the second connector of the second substrate, even if the positions of the connectors are misaligned, the position can be adjusted by the movement of the second substrate, and it is possible to prevent the connectors from being connected while the positions are misaligned, and it is possible to avoid wear of the connector itself and breakage of the connector pins.

[0277] Further, the first member is attached to the attachment member from one side of the attachment member (for example, the back side of the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16), and the second member is attached to the first member on the other side of the attachment member (for example, the front side of the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16). The first direction is the direction from the one side of the attachment member to the other side, and the second direction is the direction from the other side of the attachment member to the one side. By attaching the attachment member to the predetermined position, the first connector and the second connector may be configured to be connected.

[0278] With such a configuration, even when the fixing of the first member and the second member becomes loose, it does not affect the fixing of the attachment member and the first member, so the fixing of the attachment member and the first member can be stably maintained, and the substrate can be reliably protected.

[0279] Further, the first member has a convex portion (for example, the protruding portion 744c shown in FIG. 17(a)), and the attachment member has a hole (for example, the through hole 716b for the housing shown in FIG. 17(a)) into which the convex portion of the first member can be fitted. When the convex portion of the first member is fitted into the hole of the attachment member, the first member may be positioned with respect to the attachment member.

[0280] With such a configuration, the positioning of the first member can be performed quickly and reliably, and the working efficiency can be improved.

[0281] In addition, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine shown in FIG. 1) includes a first substrate (for example, the main-side reel relay substrate 742 or the sub-side reel relay substrate 772 shown in FIG. 19), and a substrate case (for example, the main-side housing 744 and the main-side lid 746 shown in FIG. 12) capable of accommodating the first substrate. The gaming machine is provided with a mounting member (for example, the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16) to which the substrate case can be attached. In a state where the substrate case is positioned at the mounting position of the mounting member (hereinafter referred to as the "first state"), at least a part of the substrate case (for example, the main-side housing 744 shown in FIG. 14) is in surface contact with the mounting member (for example, the outer edges of the opening 716a of the plate-like member 710 shown in FIG. 17(a) (the back surface 716a1 on the upper side in the front view, the back surface 716a2 on the right side in the front view, the back surface 716a3 on the left side in the front view, and the back surface 716a4 on the lower side in the front view)), and is configured to be able to restrict movement in a certain direction (for example, the direction from the front side to the back side of the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16). The gaming machine is characterized by this.

[0282] According to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to facilitate the positioning of the substrate case with respect to the mounting member and stably attach the substrate case to the mounting member. In addition, since at least a part of the substrate case is in surface contact with the mounting member, it is possible to facilitate the positioning of the substrate case with respect to the mounting member and stably attach the substrate case to the mounting member.

[0283] Further, the substrate case is configured to include at least a first member (for example, the main housing 744 shown in FIG. 14) and a second member (for example, the main lid 746 shown in FIG. 15). The first member is a member that covers at least a part of one surface of the first substrate (for example, the back surface 748b of the main reel relay substrate 742 shown in FIG. 19). The second member is a member that covers at least a part of the other surface of the first substrate (for example, the front surface 748a of the main reel relay substrate 742 shown in FIG. 19), and is a member that can be attached to the first member. In the first state, at least a part of the first member is in surface contact with the attachment member, so that the movement of the first member in a certain direction may be configured to be restricted.

[0284] With such a configuration, since the movement of the first member is restricted, the positioning of the substrate case with respect to the attachment member can be facilitated, and the substrate case can be stably attached to the attachment member.

[0285] Further, the first member is configured to include a first portion (for example, the connector housing portion 744a shown in FIG. 14) that covers at least a part of the one surface of the first substrate, and a second portion (for example, the substrate housing portion 744b shown in FIG. 14) that extends in a vertical direction with the first portion as a base end. In a state where the substrate case in which the first substrate is housed is positioned at the attachment position of the attachment member (hereinafter referred to as the "second state"), at least a part of the second portion is in surface contact with one surface of the attachment member (for example, the back surface of the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16), and at least a part of the first portion and at least a part of the first substrate are exposed on the other side of the attachment member (for example, the front side of the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16). The second member may be attachable to the first portion of the first member on the other side of the attachment member.

[0286] With such a configuration, the attachment and detachment of the second member with respect to the first member can be easily performed, and the operation efficiency can be improved.

[0287] Furthermore, first connectors (for example, main side reel relay board second connector MRC2 to main side reel relay board seventh connector MRC7 shown in FIG. 19) may be arranged in the portion of the first board that is exposed on the other side of the mounting member (for example, the front side of the sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16) in the second state.

[0288] With this configuration, the harness or the like can be easily attached to and detached from the first connector, improving convenience for the worker.

[0289] In addition, a second connector (e.g., main side reel relay board first connector MRC1 shown in FIG. 19) is arranged in a portion of the first board located on one side of the mounting member (e.g., the back side of sheet metal member 710 shown in FIG. 16) in the second state, and the second connector may be configured to be directly connectable to a third connector (e.g., main side power supply relay board first connector MVC1 shown in FIG. 7) provided on another board different from the first board when the mounting member is attached to a predetermined position on the gaming machine.

[0290] With this configuration, the second connector and the third connector can be attached and detached by attaching and detaching the mounting member to a designated position on the gaming machine, making it easier to attach and detach the second connector and the third connector and increasing convenience for the worker.In addition, by fixing the mounting member, it is possible to prevent the connection between the second connector and the third connector from coming loose, and the connection between the second connector and the third connector can be maintained stably.

[0291] <Summary of power relay board unit and reel relay board unit> As explained above, the gaming machine according to this embodiment (for example, the slot machine shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine that includes a first board (for example, the main-side reel relay board 742 or the sub-side reel relay board 772 shown in FIG. 19) and a second board (for example, the main-side power supply relay board 640 or the sub-side power supply relay board 670 shown in FIG. 7), and the first board includes a first connector (for example, the main-side reel relay board first connector MRC1 or the sub-side reel relay board first connector SRC1 shown in FIG. 19), and the second board includes This gaming machine is characterized in that it is equipped with a second connector (for example, the main side power supply relay board first connector MVC1 or the sub side power supply relay board first connector SVC1 shown in Figure 7) that can be connected to one connector, and the second board is movably attached to an attachment portion (for example, the main board accommodating portion 612 or the sub side board accommodating portion 614 of the board support body 610 shown in Figure 7), and the second board is configured to be movable relative to the attachment portion when connecting the first connector of the first board and the second connector of the second board.

[0292] Conventionally, connectors that are movable themselves have been the norm, and there has been a problem in that the connectors wear out as they are inserted and removed more frequently. However, with the gaming machine of this embodiment, even if the connectors are misaligned when connecting the first connector on the first board and the second connector on the second board, the position can be adjusted by moving the second board, and it is possible to prevent the connectors from being connected while they are misaligned, thereby avoiding wear on the connector itself and damage to the connector pins.

[0293] In addition, the second connector that connects board to board on the second board tends to have a large number of pins, and as a result, the connector is also large. Therefore, if only the large connector moves, there is a high risk of damaging the board or causing poor contact, but by moving the entire second board, a stable connection can be achieved.

[0294] Further, the mounting portion has a housing space (for example, the space formed by the bottom surface 620 and the outer wall 622 shown in FIG. 9) capable of housing the second substrate, and the second substrate may be configured to be movable relative to the mounting portion within the housing space of the mounting portion.

[0295] With such a configuration, the second substrate can be freely moved within the housing space of the mounting portion, and the connection between the connectors can be smoothly performed.

[0296] Further, the second substrate has an opening (for example, the through hole 642c shown in FIG. 7), and the mounting portion has a protruding portion (for example, the substrate loose-fitting boss 624 shown in FIG. 7) capable of passing through the opening of the second substrate. The outer diameter of the protruding portion is smaller than the inner diameter of the opening of the second substrate, and within the range where the second substrate is movable relative to the mounting portion (for example, the range where movement is possible due to the gap formed between the outer wall 622 shown in FIG. 9 and the second substrate, in other words, the range where the second substrate can move without the pressing portions 630 (630a to 630d) shown in FIG. 7 being pressed by the second substrate and elastically deformed), the opening of the second substrate may be configured not to contact the protruding portion.

[0297] With such a configuration, the second substrate can be freely moved within the range where the protruding portion of the second substrate is movable in the opening of the mounting portion, and the connection between the connectors can be smoothly performed.

[0298] Note that even when the second substrate is moved relative to the mounting portion, the protruding portion of the second substrate may be configured not to contact the opening of the mounting portion.

[0299] With such a configuration, even when the movement of the second substrate is repeated, wear and damage to the opening of the second substrate and the protruding portion of the mounting portion can be prevented.

[0300] Further, the opening portion is a circular-shaped part, the protruding portion is composed of a cylindrical member, and the second substrate may be configured to be movable vertically, horizontally, and laterally with respect to the mounting portion.

[0301] With such a configuration, the size of the opening formed in the second substrate can be minimized to the necessary minimum, and the mounting surface of the second substrate with limited area can be effectively utilized.

[0302] Further, the protruding portion has a screw hole (for example, the mounting screw 646 shown in FIG. 11(b)) to which a screw can be attached. When the opening of the second substrate penetrates the protruding portion of the mounting portion and the second substrate is moved with respect to the mounting portion with the screw attached to the protruding portion, the second substrate is configured to be able to contact the head of the screw (for example, the head (flange) 646a shown in FIG. 11(a)). A solid ground pattern may be formed in the area of the second substrate that can contact the head.

[0303] With such a configuration, while allowing the movement of the second substrate, it is possible to prevent the second substrate from coming off the mounting portion, and even when the second substrate is moved with the head of the screw in contact with the second substrate, it is possible to prevent damage to the wiring pattern or the like formed on the second substrate.

[0304] In addition, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine including a first substrate (for example, the main-side reel relay substrate 742 or the sub-side reel relay substrate 772 shown in FIG. 19) and a second substrate (for example, the main-side power relay substrate 640 or the sub-side power relay substrate 670 shown in FIG. 7). The first substrate includes a first connector (for example, the main-side reel relay substrate first connector MRC1 or the sub-side reel relay substrate first connector SRC1 shown in FIG. 19). The second substrate includes a second connector (for example, the main-side power relay substrate first connector MVC1 or the sub-side power relay substrate first connector SVC1 shown in FIG. 7) that can be connected to the first connector. The second substrate is movably attached to an attachment portion (for example, the main board housing portion 612 or the sub-side board housing portion 614 of the board support 610 shown in FIG. 7). When connecting the first connector of the first substrate and the second connector of the second substrate, the second substrate is configured to be movable relative to the attachment portion. The attachment portion has a restricting portion (for example, the restricting pieces 628(628a, 628b) or the board loose-fitting bosses 624 shown in FIG. 7). The restricting portion is configured to be able to restrict movement different from the movement when the second substrate is attached after the second substrate is attached. This is a characteristic of the gaming machine.

[0305] Conventionally, it has been mainstream for the connector itself to be movable. When the number of insertions and removals of the connector increases, there has been a problem that the connector wears out. However, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when connecting the first connector of the first substrate and the second connector of the second substrate, even if the positions of the connectors are misaligned, the position can be adjusted by the movement of the second substrate, and it is possible to prevent the connectors from being connected while the positions are misaligned, and it is possible to avoid wear of the connector itself and breakage of the connector pins. In addition, since a restricting portion that can restrict movement different from the movement when the second substrate is attached is provided after the second substrate is attached, it is possible to prevent the second substrate from coming off the attachment portion.

[0306] Further, the mounting portion has a protruding portion (for example, the board loose-fitting boss 624 shown in FIG. 7) that can penetrate the opening of the second board, and the protruding portion has a screw hole (for example, the mounting screw 646 shown in FIG. 11(b)) to which a screw can be attached. When the opening of the second board is penetrated by the protruding portion of the mounting portion and the screw is attached to the protruding portion, a part of the protruding portion and the head of the screw may be located above one side surface of the second board.

[0307] With such a configuration, even when the second board is moved with respect to the mounting portion, contact between the second board and the head of the screw can be avoided, deterioration and wear of the second board can be prevented, and the second board can be smoothly moved.

[0308] Also, the head of the screw may be configured to be located above the one side surface of the second board regardless of the position where the second board moves inside the accommodation space of the mounting portion (for example, the space formed by the bottom surface 620 and the outer wall 622 shown in FIG. 9).

[0309] With such a configuration, contact between the second board and the head of the screw can be avoided regardless of the position where the second board is moved, deterioration and wear of the second board can be prevented, and the second board can be smoothly moved.

[0310] Further, the outer diameter of the protruding portion is smaller than the inner diameter of the opening of the second board, and the opening of the second board is configured not to contact the protruding portion within the range where the second board can move with respect to the mounting portion.

[0311] With such a configuration, the second board can be freely moved within the range where the protruding portion of the second board can move in the opening of the mounting portion, and the connection between the connectors can be smoothly performed.

[0312] Further, the opening may be a circular-shaped part, the protruding part may be composed of a cylindrical member, and the second substrate may be configured to be movable vertically, horizontally, and in all directions with respect to the mounting part.

[0313] With such a configuration, the size of the opening formed in the second substrate can be minimized, and the mounting surface of the second substrate with limited area can be effectively utilized.

[0314] Also, when the opening of the second substrate penetrates the protruding part of the mounting part and the second substrate is moved with respect to the mounting part with the screw attached to the protruding part, the second substrate may be configured to be capable of contacting the head of the screw (for example, the head (flange) 646a shown in FIG. 11(b)), and a solid ground pattern may be formed in the area of the second substrate that can contact the head.

[0315] With such a configuration, while allowing the movement of the second substrate, it is possible to prevent the second substrate from coming off the mounting part, and even when the second substrate is moved with the head of the screw in contact with the second substrate, it is possible to prevent damage to the wiring pattern or the like formed on the second substrate.

[0316] In addition, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine including a first substrate (for example, the main-side reel relay substrate 742 or the sub-side reel relay substrate 772 shown in FIG. 19) and a second substrate (for example, the main-side power supply relay substrate 640 or the sub-side power supply relay substrate 670 shown in FIG. 7). The first substrate includes a first connector (for example, the main-side reel relay substrate first connector MRC1 or the sub-side reel relay substrate first connector SRC1 shown in FIG. 19). The second substrate includes a second connector (for example, the main-side power supply relay substrate first connector MVC1 or the sub-side power supply relay substrate first connector SVC1 shown in FIG. 7) that can be connected to the first connector. The second substrate is movably attached to an attachment portion (for example, the main substrate housing portion 612 or the sub-side substrate housing portion 614 of the substrate support 610 shown in FIG. 7). When connecting the first connector of the first substrate and the second connector of the second substrate, the second substrate is configured to be movable with respect to the attachment portion. The attachment portion has a restricting portion (for example, the restricting pieces 628(628a, 628b) or the substrate loose-fitting bosses 624 shown in FIG. 7). After the second substrate is attached, the restricting portion is configured to be able to restrict a movement different from the movement when the second substrate is attached. The restricting portion is a restricting piece that protrudes toward the accommodation space, and the protruding length of the restricting piece is longer than the distance by which the second substrate can move in the protruding direction of the restricting piece in the accommodation space. The gaming machine is characterized by this.

[0317] Conventionally, those in which the connector itself moves have been mainstream. When the number of insertions and removals of the connector increases, there has been a problem that the connector wears out. However, according to the gaming table according to this embodiment, when connecting the first connector of the first substrate and the second connector of the second substrate, even if the positions of the connectors are misaligned, the position can be adjusted by the movement of the second substrate, and it is possible to prevent the connectors from being connected while the positions are misaligned, and it is possible to avoid wear of the connector itself and breakage of the connector pins. Further, since a restricting portion for restricting at least a part of the second substrate from moving outside the accommodation space of the mounting portion is provided, it is possible to prevent the second substrate from coming off the mounting portion. In particular, the restricting portion is a restricting piece protruding toward the accommodation space, and the protruding length of the restricting piece is longer than the distance that the second substrate can move in the accommodation space. Therefore, no matter what position the second substrate is moved to, it is possible to reliably prevent the second substrate from coming off the mounting portion.

[0318] Further, the mounting portion has an accommodation space (for example, the space formed by the bottom surface 620 and the outer wall 622 shown in FIG. 9) capable of accommodating the second substrate, and the second substrate may be configured to be movable relative to the mounting portion in the accommodation space of the mounting portion.

[0319] With such a configuration, the second substrate can be freely moved within the accommodation space of the mounting portion, and the connection between the connectors can be smoothly performed.

[0320] Further, the mounting portion has an elastic portion (for example, the pressing portions 630 (630a to 630d) shown in FIG. 7) capable of elastic deformation. The mounting portion has a first side and a second side facing the first side. The restricting piece is formed on the first side, and the elastic portion is formed on the second side. One end of the second substrate is locked to the restricting piece, and the other end of the second substrate elastically deforms the elastic portion, so that the second substrate may be configured to be accommodated in the accommodation space.

[0321] With such a configuration, it becomes easier to accommodate the second substrate in the accommodation space, and after the accommodation, the second substrate can be held in the accommodation space by the regulating piece and the elastic part.

[0322] Further, the length of the regulating piece in the longitudinal direction may be shorter than the length of the elastic part in the longitudinal direction.

[0323] With such a configuration, the regulating piece is not too long, and since the elastic part has an appropriate length, it becomes easier to accommodate the second substrate in the accommodation space, and after the accommodation, the second substrate can be held in the accommodation space by the regulating piece and the elastic part.

[0324] Further, the elastic part may constitute a part of the outer wall (for example, the wall part 622 shown in FIG. 9) that forms the accommodation space.

[0325] With such a configuration, even when an excessive force is applied to the second substrate due to forced positioning or the like between the first and second connectors and the second substrate moves significantly with respect to the mounting portion, since a part of the accommodation space is elastically deformed, the impact applied to the second substrate can be mitigated.

[0326] Furthermore, the gaming machine according to this embodiment (for example, the slot machine shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine that includes a first board (for example, the main-side reel relay board 742 or the sub-side reel relay board 772 shown in FIG. 19) and a second board (for example, the main-side power supply relay board 640 or the sub-side power supply relay board 670 shown in FIG. 7), and the first board includes a first connector (for example, the main-side reel relay board first connector MRC1 or the sub-side reel relay board first connector SRC1 shown in FIG. 19), and the second board includes a second connector (for example, the main-side power supply The gaming machine is characterized in that it is provided with a relay board first connector MVC1 and a sub-side power relay board first connector SVC1, the second board is movably attached to an attachment portion (for example, the main board accommodating portion 612 or the sub-side board accommodating portion 614 of the board support 610 shown in Figure 76), the second board is configured to be movable relative to the attachment portion when connecting the first connector of the first board and the second connector of the second board, and the second connector is fixed from one side surface of the second board using fixing means (for example, the connector screw 644 shown in Figure 8).

[0327] In the past, connectors were mainly movable, and there was a problem that the connectors would wear out as the number of times they were inserted and removed increased. However, with the gaming machine of this embodiment, even if the connectors are misaligned when connecting the first connector on the first board and the second connector on the second board, the position can be adjusted by moving the second board, and it is possible to prevent the connectors from being connected while they are misaligned, thereby avoiding wear of the connectors themselves and damage to the connector pins, etc. Furthermore, because the second connector is fixed from one side of the second board using a fixing means, it is possible to make the second connector less likely to come off the second board even if the first connector and the second connector are repeatedly connected and removed. Furthermore, when connecting the first connector to the second connector, the fixing means can withstand the force applied from the first connector to the second connector, so the connectors can be securely connected.

[0328] In addition, the mounting portion may have a storage space capable of accommodating the second substrate (for example, a space formed by bottom surface 620 and outer wall 622 as shown in FIG. 9), and the second substrate may be configured to be movable relative to the mounting portion within the storage space of the mounting portion.

[0329] With this configuration, the second board can be freely moved within the accommodation space of the mounting portion, and the connectors can be smoothly connected to each other.

[0330] The mounting portion may also have a second protrusion (for example, substrate support boss 626 (626a, 626b) shown in Figure 9) protruding from the bottom surface of the mounting portion, the second substrate may be configured to be movable while in contact with the second protrusion, and a portion of the fixing means may be configured to be receivable in a space formed between one side surface of the second substrate and the bottom surface of the mounting portion.

[0331] With this configuration, the contact area between the second substrate and the mounting portion can be reduced, friction during movement of the second substrate can be reduced, and the second substrate can be moved smoothly.In addition, even when the second substrate is moved relative to the mounting portion, contact between the fixing means and the mounting portion can be avoided.

[0332] The fixing means may be configured to be able to come into contact with the second protrusion when the second substrate moves relative to the attachment portion.

[0333] With this configuration, even if a force greater than expected is applied to the second board due to forceful positioning of the first and second connectors, causing the second board to move significantly relative to the mounting portion, the fixing means of the second board will come into contact with the second protrusion, restricting the movement of the second board, thereby protecting the second board.

[0334] Further, the second substrate has an opening (for example, the through hole 642c shown in FIG. 7), and the mounting portion has a protruding portion (for example, the substrate loose-fitting boss 624 shown in FIG. 7) that can penetrate the opening of the second substrate. The outer diameter of the protruding portion is smaller than the inner diameter of the opening of the second substrate, and the opening of the second substrate is configured not to contact the protruding portion within a range where the second substrate is movable relative to the mounting portion.

[0335] With such a configuration, the second substrate can be freely moved within a range where the protruding portion of the second substrate is movable at the opening of the mounting portion, and the connection between the connectors can be smoothly performed.

[0336] Further, the opening is a circular portion, the protruding portion is composed of a cylindrical member, and the second substrate may be configured to be movable vertically, horizontally, and laterally with respect to the mounting portion.

[0337] With such a configuration, the size of the opening formed in the second substrate can be minimized, and the mounting surface of the second substrate with limited area can be effectively utilized.

[0338] In addition, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine including a first substrate (for example, the main-side reel relay substrate 742 or the sub-side reel relay substrate 772 shown in FIG. 19) and a second substrate (for example, the main-side power relay substrate 640 or the sub-side power relay substrate 670 shown in FIG. 7). The first substrate includes a first connector (for example, the main-side reel relay substrate first connector MRC1 or the sub-side reel relay substrate first connector SRC1 shown in FIG. 19). The second substrate includes a second connector (for example, the main-side power relay substrate first connector MVC1 or the sub-side power relay substrate first connector SVC1 shown in FIG. 7) that can be connected to the first connector. The second substrate is movably attached to an attachment portion (for example, the main substrate housing portion 612 or the sub-side substrate housing portion 614 of the substrate support 610 shown in FIG. 7). When connecting the first connector of the first substrate and the second connector of the second substrate, the second substrate is configured to be movable relative to the attachment portion. The attachment portion has a second protrusion protruding from the bottom surface of the attachment portion. The second substrate is configured to be movable while being in contact with the second protrusion. This is a characteristic of the gaming machine.

[0339] Conventionally, it has been mainstream for the connector itself to be movable. When the number of insertions and removals of the connector increases, there has been a problem that the connector wears out. However, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when connecting the first connector of the first substrate and the second connector of the second substrate, even if the positions of the connectors are misaligned, the position can be adjusted by the movement of the second substrate, and it is possible to prevent the connectors from being connected while the positions are misaligned, and it is possible to avoid wear of the connector itself and breakage of the connector pins. In addition, since the attachment portion has a second protrusion protruding from the bottom surface of the attachment portion and the second substrate is configured to be movable while being in contact with the second protrusion, the contact area between the second substrate and the attachment portion can be reduced, the friction during the movement of the second substrate can be reduced, and the second substrate can be smoothly moved.

[0340] The second protrusion may have a portion that does not contact the second substrate.

[0341] With this configuration, the contact area between the second substrate and the mounting portion can be reduced, allowing the second substrate to move smoothly relative to the mounting portion.

[0342] Furthermore, a solid ground pattern may be formed on one side of the second substrate at a position corresponding to the second protrusion, and the area of the ground pattern may be larger than the range in which the second substrate and the second protrusion can come into contact.

[0343] With this configuration, the area of the second substrate that comes into contact with the mounting portion can be made into a ground pattern, making it possible to effectively utilize the limited area of the second substrate and preventing damage to the wiring pattern, etc. of the second substrate.

[0344] The second protrusion may be a cylindrical portion, and the ground pattern may be circular.

[0345] With this configuration, the limited area of the second substrate can be effectively utilized.

[0346] Furthermore, the second substrate may have an opening (for example, through hole 642c shown in Figure 7), and the mounting portion may have a first protrusion (for example, substrate loose-fit boss 624 shown in Figure 7) that can pass through the opening of the second substrate, and the outer diameter of the first protrusion is smaller than the inner diameter of the opening of the second substrate, so that the opening of the second substrate does not come into contact with the protrusion within the range in which the second substrate can move relative to the mounting portion.

[0347] With this configuration, the second board can be moved freely within the range in which the protruding portion of the second board can move in the opening of the mounting portion, allowing the connectors to be connected smoothly.

[0348] Further, the opening may be a circular part, the first protruding part may be composed of a cylindrical member, and the second substrate may be configured to be movable vertically, horizontally, and in all directions with respect to the mounting part.

[0349] With such a configuration, the size of the opening formed in the second substrate can be minimized, and the mounting surface of the second substrate with limited area can be effectively utilized.

[0350] Note that the "second substrate" according to the present invention may include a third connector connectable to a connector included in a third substrate different from the "first substrate" according to the present invention. Further, there may be only one "second connector" connectable to the "second substrate" according to the present invention. With such a configuration, in the second substrate, when aligning one connector, there is a possibility that the positioning of the second and subsequent connectors may not match. Therefore, by connecting only one connector board-to-board, the connection between the connectors can be facilitated.

[0351] <Reel relay board unit / various harnesses, bundling parts> Next, with reference to FIG. 20, various harnesses connected to the reel relay board unit and a bundling part for bundling the harnesses will be described.

[0352] FIG. 20 is a front view showing the inside of the main body 101 and showing the connection relationship between the reel relay board unit 700 and the reels 110 to 112.

[0353] As described with reference to FIG. 2, the reel relay board unit 700 is connected to the power relay board unit 600 above the reels 110 to 112 disposed inside the main body 101. That is, the three reels 110 to 112 are located on the back side (lower side) of the main side reel relay board 742 (first substrate) or the sub side reel relay board 772 (second substrate) of the reel relay board unit 700.

[0354] Further, in this example, a virtual center line L3 passing through the horizontal center (the center of the middle reel 110) of the reels 110 to 112 and a virtual center line L4 passing through the horizontal center of the space portion 790 formed between the main-side reel relay substrate 742 (the first substrate) and the sub-side reel relay substrate 772 (the second substrate) (a position equidistant from the main-side reel relay substrate 742 and the sub-side reel relay substrate 772) are configured not to coincide with each other.

[0355] In other words, the positions of the main-side reel relay substrate 742 (the first substrate) and the sub-side reel relay substrate 772 (the second substrate) are configured to be slightly shifted to the left in the direction (horizontal direction) in which the reels 110 to 112 are disposed.

[0356] According to this example, compared with the case where the virtual center line L3 of the reels 110 to 112 and the virtual center line L4 of the space portion 790 are made to coincide, the position of the harness holding portion 746d (restricting portion) formed on the main-side lid 746 of the main-side reel relay substrate unit 740 can be brought closer to the virtual center line L3 passing through the horizontal center (the center of the middle reel 110) of the reels 110 to 112. This facilitates the routing of the harness connecting the main-side reel relay substrate 742 (the first substrate) and the sub-side reel relay substrate 772 to the reels 110 to 112, allows the harnesses to be concentrated in the space portion, prevents the lengths of the harnesses from being scattered, and enables cost reduction.

[0357] On the upper part of the left reel housing 110a in which the left reel 110 is rotatably housed, a first bundling portion 781 and a second bundling portion 782 capable of holding a plurality of harnesses are disposed. On the upper part of the middle reel housing 111a in which the middle reel 111 is rotatably housed, a third bundling portion 783 and a fourth bundling portion 784 capable of holding a plurality of harnesses are disposed. Needless to say, the number and arrangement of the bundling portions capable of holding the harnesses are not limited to this example.

[0358] The first end portion 781 and the second end portion 782 are formed of stretchable binding bands. Both ends are fixed to the upper surface of the left reel housing 110a. By passing the harness through the gap formed by pulling the central portion upward, the harness can be held. In this example, the first end portion 781 is arranged such that its longitudinal direction is along the front-rear direction of the front door 102, while the second end portion 782 is arranged such that its longitudinal direction is along the left-right direction of the front door 102.

[0359] The third end portion 783 and the fourth end portion 784 are formed of stretchable binding bands. Both ends are fixed to the upper surface of the middle reel housing 111a. By passing the harness through the gap formed by pulling the central portion upward, the harness can be held. In this example, the third end portion 783 is arranged such that its longitudinal direction is along the front-rear direction of the front door 102, while the fourth end portion 784 is arranged such that its longitudinal direction is along the left-right direction of the front door 102.

[0360] The main side first harness MHN1 is a harness for connecting the main side reel relay substrate second connector MRC2 of the main side reel relay substrate 742 (the first substrate) to the motor, index, etc. of the left reel 110. This main side first harness MHN1 has the main side reel relay substrate second connector MRC2 as its base end, passes through the harness holding portion 746d (restricting portion) formed in the main side lid 746 of the main side reel relay substrate unit 740, is guided below the main side reel relay substrate unit 740, and then is held by the fourth end portion 784 above the middle reel 111 and the first end portion 781 above the left reel 110, and is connected to a connector (not shown) of the left reel 110 through the left reel harness guide port 110b.

[0361] The main-side second harness MHN1 is a harness for connecting the main-side reel relay board third connector MRC3 of the main-side reel relay board 742 (first board) to the motor, index, etc. of the middle reel 111. This main-side second harness MHN2 has the main-side reel relay board third connector MRC3 as its base end, passes through the harness holding portion 746d (restriction portion) of the main-side cover 746, is guided to below the main-side reel relay board unit 740, and then, while held by the fourth bundling portion 784 above the middle reel 111, passes through the middle reel harness guide port 111b and is connected to the connector (not shown) of the middle reel 111.

[0362] The main-side third harness MHN3 is a harness for connecting the main-side reel relay board fourth connector MRC4 of the main-side reel relay board 742 (first board) to the motor, index, etc. of the right reel 112. This main-side third harness MHN3 has the main-side reel relay board fourth connector MRC4 as its base end, passes through the harness holding portion 746d (restriction portion) of the main-side cover 746, is guided to below the main-side reel relay board unit 740, and then, while held by the fourth bundling portion 784 above the middle reel 111, passes through the right reel harness guide port 112b and is connected to the connector (not shown) of the right reel 112.

[0363] The sub-side first harness SHN1 is a harness for connecting the sub-side reel relay board second connector SRC2 of the sub-side reel relay board 772 (second board) to the motor, index, etc. of the left reel 110. This sub-side first harness SHN1 has the sub-side reel relay board second connector SRC2 as its base end, passes through the harness holding portion 746d (restriction portion) of the main-side cover 746, is guided to below the main-side reel relay board unit 740, and then, while held by the second binding portion 782 above the left reel 110, passes through the left reel harness guide port 110b and is connected to the left reel 110 (not shown).

[0364] The sub-side second harness SHN1 is a harness for connecting the sub-side reel relay board third connector MRC3 of the sub-side reel relay board 772 (the second board) and the motor, index, etc. of the middle reel 111. This sub-side second harness SHN2 has the sub-side reel relay board third connector SRC3 as its proximal end, passes through the harness holding portion 746d (restricting portion) of the main-side cover 746, is guided below the main-side reel relay board unit 740, and then is held by the second bundling portion 782 above the left reel 110, and is connected to (not shown) of the middle reel 111 through the middle reel harness guiding port 111b.

[0365] The sub-side third harness SHN3 is a harness for connecting the sub-side reel relay board fourth connector SRC4 of the sub-side reel relay board 772 (the second board) and the motor, index, etc. of the right reel 112. This sub-side third harness SHN3 has the sub-side reel relay board fourth connector SRC4 as its proximal end, passes through the harness holding portion 746d (restricting portion) of the main-side cover 746, is guided below the main-side reel relay board unit 740, and then is held by the second bundling portion 782 above the left reel 110 and the third bundling portion 783 above the middle reel 111, and is connected to (not shown) of the right reel 112 through the right reel harness guiding port 112b.

[0366] As described above, in this example, since the positions of the main-side reel relay board 742 (the first board) and the sub-side reel relay board 772 (the second board) are configured to be slightly shifted to the left in the direction (horizontal direction) in which the reels 110 to 112 are arranged, the left reel harness guiding port 110b, the middle reel harness guiding port 111b, and the right reel harness guiding port 112b are also slightly shifted to the left with respect to the positions of the main-side reel relay board 742 (the first board) and the sub-side reel relay board 772 (the second board).

[0367] According to this example, compared with the case where the virtual center line L3 of the reels 110 to 112 coincides with the virtual center line L4 of the space portion 790, the routing of the harness connecting the main-side reel relay board 742 (first board) and the sub-side reel relay board 772 (second board) to the reels 110 to 112 can be changed, and the routing of the harness may be facilitated.

[0368] Also, in this example, the maximum width of the gap formed between the harness holding portion 746d (restricting portion) of the main-side lid 746 and the sub-side lid 776 is made shorter than the longitudinal length of the smallest connector among the connectors of the main-side reel relay board 742 (first board) and the sub-side reel relay board 772 (second board).

[0369] According to this example, even when the harness accidentally comes off the connector, the harness connector may be prevented from falling downward through the gap formed between the harness holding portion 746d (restricting portion) and the sub-side lid 776, and problems associated with the harness coming off can be prevented in advance.

[0370] The main-side fourth harness MHN4 is a harness for connecting the main-side reel relay board fifth connector SRC5 of the main-side reel relay board 742 (first board) and the main control board 210a (see FIG. 2).

[0371] The sub-side fourth harness SHN4 to the sub-side sixth harness SHN6 are harnesses for connecting the sub-side reel relay board fifth connector SRC5 to the sub-side reel relay board seventh connector SRC7 of the sub-side reel relay board 772 (second board) and the sub-control board 220a (see FIG. 2), respectively.

[0372] According to this example, on the other side (the back side of the main-side reel relay board 742 or the sub-side reel relay board 772) of the first board (main-side reel relay board 742) and the second board (sub-side reel relay board 772), there are provided portions (first bundling portions 781 to fourth bundling portions 784) for bundling the first wiring (main-side first harness MHN1 to main-side third harness MHN3) and the second wiring (sub-side first harness SHN1 to sub-side third harness SHN3). Therefore, the first wiring and the second wiring guided to the other side (the back side of the main-side reel relay board 742 or the sub-side reel relay board 772) of the first board (main-side reel relay board 742) and the second board (sub-side reel relay board 772) can be bundled on the downstream side (near the reels 110 to whom they are connected), preventing a situation where the first wiring and the second wiring become messy, and enabling the state of the first wiring and the second wiring to be surely visually recognized.

[0373] Moreover, since there is provided a regulating portion (harness holding portion 746d) capable of regulating the first wiring (main-side first harness MHN1 to main-side third harness MHN3) and the second wiring (sub-side first harness SHN1 to sub-side third harness SHN3) from being located in a region other than the space formed between the first board (main-side reel relay board 742) and the second board (sub-side reel relay board 772), the first wiring and the second wiring can be concentrated in the space 790 (the space formed between the main-side reel relay board 742 and the sub-side reel relay board 772), and the state of the first wiring and the second wiring can be easily and surely visually recognized. Also, the amount of wiring protruding to one side of the first board and the second board can be minimized, creating space for other wirings and the like, and preventing a movable body such as a door from contacting the first wiring or the second wiring, and preventing an unnecessary burden from being applied to the first wiring or the second wiring.

[0374] Further, since the regulation unit (harness holding unit 746d) is provided on the substrate case (main side cover 746), the regulation unit can be arranged near the first wiring and the second wiring, minimizing the amount of wiring protruding to one side of the first substrate and the second substrate, and creating space for other wirings and the like.

[0375] Also, the regulation unit (harness holding unit 746d) is provided on the substrate case (main side cover 746) and is a part protruding toward the space part (space part 790). Therefore, even when the regulation unit is provided, the substrate case does not become larger than necessary, space can be saved, the regulation unit can be arranged near the first wiring and the second wiring, the amount of wiring protruding to one side of the first substrate and the second substrate can be minimized, and space for other wirings and the like can be created.

[0376] In addition, since the first wiring (main side first harness MHN1 to main side third harness MHN3) and the second wiring (sub side first harness SHN1 to sub side third harness SHN3) are connected to electronic components (motors and indexes of reels 110 to 112) on the other side (the back side of the main side reel relay substrate 742 and the sub side reel relay substrate 772) of the first substrate (main side reel relay substrate 742) and the second substrate (sub side reel relay substrate 772), the first wiring and the second wiring can be connected to the electronic components arranged on the other side of the first substrate and the second substrate, the first wiring and the second wiring can be connected to the electronic components via the shortest route, and the lengths of the first wiring and the second wiring can be minimized.

[0377] Also, on one side surface of the first substrate (the front surface 748a of the main-side reel relay substrate 742), as the first wiring, first wiring for reels (main-side first harness MHN1 to main-side third harness MHN3) connected to each of a plurality of reels is connected. On one side surface of the second substrate (the front surface 778a of the sub-side reel relay substrate 772), as the second wiring, second wiring for reels (sub-side first harness SHN1 to sub-side third harness SHN3) connected to each of a plurality of reels is connected. The first wiring for reels and the second wiring for reels are guided through the space portion to the other side (the back side of the main-side reel relay substrate 742 or the sub-side reel relay substrate 772) of the first substrate (main-side reel relay substrate 742) and the second substrate (sub-side reel relay substrate 772). Therefore, the first wiring and the second wiring can be connected to the reels arranged on the other side of the first substrate and the second substrate. The reels that are often arranged on the front side of the game table can be connected to the first wiring and the second wiring through the shortest route, the length of the wiring for reels can be minimized, the connection status of the wiring to each reel can be easily confirmed, and the convenience for the operator can be improved.

[0378] Furthermore, the first board (main-side reel relay board 742) is connected to the first control unit (main control board 210a) via a connector (main-side reel relay board fifth connector SRC5) arranged on one end side of the first board, and is also connected to the first wiring (main-side first harness MHN1 to main-side third harness MHN3) via connectors (main-side reel relay board second connector MRC2 to main-side reel relay board fourth connector MRC4) arranged on the other end side of the first board. The second board (sub-side reel relay board 772) is connected to the first control unit (main control board 210a) via connectors (sub-side reel relay board fifth connector SRC5 to sub-side The reels are connected to the second control unit (sub-control board 220a) via the seventh reel relay board connector SRC7), and are connected to the second wiring (first sub-side harness SHN1 to third sub-side harness SHN3) via connectors arranged on the other end of the second board (second sub-side reel relay board connector SRC2 to fourth sub-side reel relay board connector SRC4), making it easier to distinguish between the wiring to the control unit and the wiring to the reels, increasing convenience for workers.In addition, the reels, which are often arranged on the front side of the gaming machine, can be connected to the first wiring and second wiring via the shortest route, minimizing the length of the wiring for the reels.

[0379] <Reel relay board unit / various harnesses, bundling parts / assembly> As described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine shown in FIG. 1) includes a first substrate (for example, the main-side reel relay substrate 742 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20), a second substrate (for example, the sub-side reel relay substrate 772 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20), and a substrate case (for example, the main-side housing 744 and the main-side lid 746 shown in FIG. 12(a), and the sub-side housing 774 and the sub-side lid 776 shown in FIG. 12(a)). On one side surface of the first substrate (for example, the front surface 748a on the front side of the main-side reel relay substrate 742 shown in FIG. 19), at least the first wirings (the main-side first harness MHN1 to the main-side third harness MHN3 shown in FIG. 20) are connected. On one side surface of the second substrate (for example, the front surface 778a on the front side of the sub-side reel relay substrate 772 shown in FIG. 19), at least the second wirings (the sub-side first harness SHN1 to the sub-side third harness SHN3 shown in FIG. 20) are connected. The first substrate and the second substrate are arranged with a space therebetween (for example, the space 790 shown in FIGS. 12(a) and 20). The first wiring is guided through the space to the opposite side of the surface of the first substrate to which the first wiring is connected (for example, the back side of the main-side reel relay substrate 742). The second wiring is guided through the space to the opposite side of the surface of the second substrate to which the second wiring is connected (for example, the back side of the sub-side reel relay substrate 772). A regulating portion (for example, the harness holding portion 746d shown in FIGS. 15 and 20) that can regulate the first wiring and the second wiring guided to the other side of the first substrate and the second substrate through the space from being located in a region other than the space is provided. The gaming machine is characterized by this.

[0380] According to the gaming machine according to this embodiment, since it is provided with a regulating portion capable of regulating the first wiring and the second wiring from being located in a region other than the space formed between the first substrate and the second substrate, the first wiring and the second wiring can be concentrated in the space portion, and the states of the first wiring and the second wiring can be easily and surely visually recognized. Further, the amount of wiring protruding to one side of the first substrate and the second substrate can be minimized, a space for other wirings or the like can be created, and it is possible to prevent a movable body such as a door from coming into contact with the first wiring or the second wiring, and it is possible to prevent an unnecessary load from being applied to the first wiring or the second wiring.

[0381] Further, the regulating portion may be provided in the substrate case.

[0382] With such a configuration, the regulating portion can be disposed near the first wiring and the second wiring, the amount of wiring protruding to one side of the first substrate and the second substrate can be minimized, and a space for other wirings or the like can be created.

[0383] Further, the first wiring and the second wiring may be connected to electronic components (for example, motors and indexes of reels 110 to 112 shown in FIGS. 2 and 20) on the opposite sides of the first substrate and the second substrate.

[0384] With such a configuration, the first wiring and the second wiring can be connected to the electronic components disposed on the other side of the first substrate and the second substrate, the first wiring and the second wiring can be connected to the electronic components by the shortest route, and the lengths of the first wiring and the second wiring can be minimized.

[0385] The first wiring may be provided on one surface of the first board, and second wiring for reels (sub-side first harness SHN1 to sub-side third harness SHN3 shown in FIG. 20) may be connected to each of the plurality of reels as the first wiring, and the second wiring for reels (sub-side first harness SHN1 to sub-side third harness SHN3 shown in FIG. 20) may be connected to each of the plurality of reels as the second wiring, and the first wiring for reels and the second wiring for reels guided into the space portion may be guided through the space portion to the opposite side of the surfaces of the first board and the second board.

[0386] With this configuration, the first wiring and the second wiring can be connected to the reels arranged on the other side of the first board and the second board, and the reels, which are often arranged on the front side of the gaming machine, can be connected to the first wiring and the second wiring via the shortest route, minimizing the length of the reel wiring and making it easy to check the connection status of the wiring to each reel, thereby increasing convenience for the worker.

[0387] The reel control unit 100 also includes a first control unit (for example, the main control board 210a shown in FIG. 2) and a second control unit (for example, the sub-control board 220a shown in FIG. 2), and the first board and the second board are arranged horizontally above the reel. The first board is connected to the first control unit via a connector arranged on one end of the first board (for example, the main-side reel relay board fifth connector SRC5 shown in FIG. 19 or 20), and is also connected to a connector arranged on the other end of the first board (for example, the main-side reel relay board second connector MRC2 to the main-side reel relay board second connector MRC3 shown in FIG. 19 or 20). The second board may be connected to the first control unit via a connector arranged on one end of the second board (for example, a sub-side reel relay board fifth connector SRC5 to a sub-side reel relay board seventh connector SRC7 shown in Figures 19 and 20), and may be connected to the second wiring via a connector arranged on the other end of the second board (for example, a sub-side reel relay board second connector SRC2 to a sub-side reel relay board fourth connector SRC4 shown in Figures 19 and 20).

[0388] With this configuration, it becomes easier to distinguish between the wiring to the control unit and the wiring to the reels, which increases convenience for the worker, and it also allows the reels, which are often placed on the front side of the gaming machine, to be connected to the first wiring and second wiring via the shortest route, minimizing the length of the wiring for the reels.

[0389] Furthermore, the gaming machine according to this embodiment (for example, the slot machine shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine that includes a first board (for example, the main-side reel relay board 742 shown in FIG. 19 or 20), a second board (for example, the sub-side reel relay board 772 shown in FIG. 19 or 20), and a board case (for example, the main-side housing body 744 and the main-side cover body 746 shown in FIG. 12(a), or the sub-side housing body 774 and the sub-side cover body 776 shown in FIG. 12(a)), and one side of the first board (for example, the main-side reel relay board 742 shown in FIG. 19 or 20) is provided. At least first wiring (main side first harness MHN1 to main side third harness MHN3 shown in FIG. 20) is connected to a surface 748a on the front side of the relay board 742 via first connectors (for example, main side reel relay board second connector MRC2 to main side reel relay board fourth connector MRC4 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20), and a surface on one side of the second board (for example, surface 778a on the front side of the sub-side reel relay board 772 shown in FIG. 19) is connected to a second connector (for example, sub-side reel relay board fourth connector MRC4 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20). At least the second wiring (the sub-side first harness SHN1 to the sub-side third harness SHN3 shown in FIG. 20) is connected via the sub-side reel relay board fifth connector SRC5 to the sub-side reel relay board seventh connector SRC7), the first board and the second board are arranged with a space (for example, the space 790 shown in FIG. 12(a) and FIG. 20) between them, the first wiring is guided through the space to the opposite side of the surface of the first board to which the first wiring is connected (for example, the back side of the main-side reel relay board 742), and the second wiring A portion of the wire passes through the space and is guided to the opposite side of the surface of the second board to which the second wiring is connected (for example, the back side of the sub-side reel relay board 772), and the outer shape of the first connector is rectangular, the outer shape of the second connector is rectangular, and the position on the extension line of the long side of the first connector and the position on the extension line of the long side of the second connector are offset from each other (the first connector and the second connector are arranged offset from each other's positions on the longitudinal extension lines).

[0390] According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, since the first connector and the second connector are arranged so as to be displaced from positions on the extension lines in their longitudinal directions, even when the first wiring and the second wiring are guided to the same space portion, it is possible to prevent the first wiring and the second wiring from overlapping in the space portion, the first wiring and the second wiring can be aggregated in the space portion, and the states of the first wiring and the second wiring can be easily and surely visually recognized.

[0391] Further, the longitudinal direction of the first connector may be a direction from the connection position of the first connector toward the space portion, and the longitudinal direction of the second connector may be a direction from the connection position of the second connector toward the space portion.

[0392] With such a configuration, even when the first wiring and the second wiring are guided to the same space portion, it is possible to prevent the first wiring and the second wiring from overlapping in the space portion, the first wiring and the second wiring can be aggregated in the space portion, and the states of the first wiring and the second wiring can be easily and surely visually recognized.

[0393] Further, a regulating portion (for example, the harness holding portion 746d shown in FIGS. 15 and 20) capable of regulating the first wiring and the second wiring guided to the space portion from being located in a region other than the space portion may be provided.

[0394] With such a configuration, since a regulating portion capable of regulating the first wiring and the second wiring from being located in a region other than the space portion formed between the first substrate and the second substrate is provided, the first wiring and the second wiring can be aggregated in the space portion, and the states of the first wiring and the second wiring can be easily and surely visually recognized. In addition, the amount of wiring protruding to one side of the first substrate and the second substrate can be minimized, a space for other wiring or the like can be created, and it is possible to prevent a movable body such as a door from coming into contact with the first wiring or the second wiring, and to prevent an excessive burden from being applied to the first wiring or the second wiring.

[0395] The restricting portion may be provided on the board case.

[0396] With this configuration, the restricting portion can be positioned close to the first wiring and the second wiring, minimizing the amount of wiring that protrudes to one side of the first substrate and the second substrate, and creating space for other wiring, etc.

[0397] Furthermore, the first wiring and the second wiring may be connected to electronic components (for example, motors and indexes of reels 110 to 112 shown in Figures 2 and 20) on the opposite sides of the first substrate and the second substrate.

[0398] With this configuration, the first wiring and the second wiring can be connected to electronic components arranged on the other side of the first substrate and the second substrate, and the first wiring and the second wiring can be connected to the electronic components via the shortest route, thereby minimizing the length of the first wiring and the second wiring.

[0399] In addition, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine shown in FIG. 1) includes a first substrate (for example, the main-side reel relay substrate 742 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20) and a substrate case capable of accommodating the first substrate (for example, the main-side housing 744 and the main-side lid 746 shown in FIG. 12). The gaming machine is provided with a plurality of first wirings (main-side first harness MHN1 to main-side third harness MHN3 shown in FIG. 20) at least connected to one surface of the first substrate (for example, the front surface 748a of the main-side reel relay substrate 742 shown in FIG. 19). The first wiring is guided through a certain side of the first substrate to the opposite side of the surface of the first substrate to which the first wiring is connected (for example, the back side of the main-side reel relay substrate 742), and is provided with a regulating portion (for example, the harness holding portion 746d shown in FIGS. 15 and 20) capable of regulating the movement of the first wiring guided through the certain side of the first substrate. At a predetermined position on the opposite side of the surface of the first substrate, there are provided portions (for example, the first bundling portion 781 and the fourth bundling portion 784 shown in FIG. 20) capable of bundling the first wiring. The gaming machine is characterized by this.

[0400] According to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, since it is provided with a regulating portion capable of regulating the first wiring from being located outside both ends of a certain side of the first substrate, the first wiring can be concentrated in the vicinity of a certain side of the first substrate, and the state of the first wiring can be easily and surely visually recognized. In addition, the amount of wiring protruding to one side of the first substrate can be minimized, creating space for other wirings and the like, and preventing a movable body such as a door from contacting the first wiring, thereby preventing an unnecessary burden from being applied to the first wiring. Further, since a portion for bundling the first wiring is provided on the other side of the first substrate, the first wiring guided to the other side of the first substrate can be bundled on the downstream side, preventing a situation where the first wiring becomes messy, and enabling the state of the first wiring to be surely visually recognized.

[0401] Furthermore, the gaming machine according to this embodiment (for example, the slot machine shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine that includes a first board (for example, the main-side reel relay board 742 shown in FIG. 19 or 20), a second board (for example, the sub-side reel relay board 772 shown in FIG. 19 or 20), and a board case (for example, the main-side housing body 744 and the main-side cover body 746 shown in FIG. 12(a), and the sub-side housing body 774 and the sub-side cover body 776 shown in FIG. 12(a)), and one of the first boards At least first wiring (main-side first harness MHN1 to main-side third harness MHN3 shown in FIG. 20) is connected to a surface on one side of the second board (for example, the surface 748a on the front side of the main-side reel relay board 742 shown in FIG. 19), and at least second wiring (sub-side first harness SHN1 to sub-side third harness SHN3 shown in FIG. 20) is connected to a surface on one side of the second board (for example, the surface 778a on the front side of the sub-side reel relay board 772 shown in FIG. 19), The first board and the second board are arranged with a space (for example, space 790 shown in FIG. 12(a) or FIG. 20) between them, the first wiring is guided through the space to the opposite side of the face of the first board to which the first wiring is connected (for example, the back side of the main-side reel relay board 742), the second wiring is guided through the space to the opposite side of the face of the second board to which the second wiring is connected (for example, the back side of the sub-side reel relay board 772), the gaming machine is provided with a restricting section (for example, harness holding section 746d shown in FIG. 15 or FIG. 20) that can restrict the first wiring and the second wiring guided to the space from being positioned in an area other than the space, and portions (for example, first bundling section 781 to fourth bundling section 784 shown in FIG. 20) that can bundle the first wiring and the second wiring are provided at predetermined positions on the opposite sides of the faces of the first board and the second board.

[0402] According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, a restricting portion is provided that can restrict the first wiring and the second wiring from being positioned in an area other than the space formed between the first board and the second board. Therefore, the first wiring and the second wiring can be concentrated in the space, and the state of the first wiring and the second wiring can be easily and reliably visually confirmed. Furthermore, the amount of wiring protruding from one side of the first board and the second board can be minimized, creating space for other wiring, and preventing movable objects such as doors from contacting the first wiring and the second wiring, thereby preventing unnecessary strain on the first wiring and the second wiring. Furthermore, a portion for bundling the first wiring and the second wiring is provided on the other side of the first board and the second board. Therefore, the first wiring and the second wiring guided to the other side of the first board and the second board can be bundled downstream, preventing the first wiring and the second wiring from becoming disorganized, and the state of the first wiring and the second wiring can be reliably visually confirmed.

[0403] The restricting portion may be provided on the board case.

[0404] With this configuration, the restricting portion can be positioned close to the first wiring and the second wiring, minimizing the amount of wiring that protrudes to one side of the first substrate and the second substrate, and creating space for other wiring, etc.

[0405] In addition, a space may be provided that does not restrict the first wiring and the second wiring guided to the space portion from being positioned in an area other than the space portion (for example, a gap formed between the harness holding portion 746d of the main side cover body 746 and the sub side cover body 776 as shown in Figure 20).

[0406] With this configuration, even if the first wiring or the second wiring protrudes into an area other than the space portion, the first wiring or the second wiring can be accommodated in the space portion without having to be reconnected.

[0407] Further, it includes a plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112 shown in FIGS. 2 and 20), and on one surface of the first substrate, as the first wiring, first wiring for the reels (main side first harnesses MHN1 to main side third harnesses MHN3 shown in FIG. 20) connected to each of the plurality of reels are connected. On one surface of the second substrate, as the second wiring, second wiring for the reels (sub side first harnesses SHN1 to sub side third harnesses SHN3 shown in FIG. 20) connected to each of the plurality of reels are connected. The first wiring for the reels and the second wiring for the reels guided in the space portion may be guided to the opposite side of the surfaces of the first substrate and the second substrate through the space portion.

[0408] With such a configuration, the first wiring and the second wiring can be connected to the reels arranged on the other side of the first substrate and the second substrate, and the reels that are often arranged on the front side of the game table can be connected to the first wiring and the second wiring with the shortest route. The length of the wiring for the reels can be minimized, and the connection status of the wiring to each reel can be easily confirmed, improving the convenience for the operator.

[0409] Further, it may include a first control unit (for example, the main control board 210a shown in FIG. 2) and a second control unit (for example, the sub-control board 220a shown in FIG. 2). The first board and the second board are arranged horizontally above the reel. The first board is connected to the first control unit via a connector (for example, the main-side reel relay board fifth connector SRC5 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20) arranged on one end side of the first board, and is also connected to the first wiring via a connector (for example, the main-side reel relay board second connector MRC2 to the main-side reel relay board fourth connector MRC4 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20) arranged on the other end side of the first board. The second board is connected to the second control unit via a connector (for example, the sub-side reel relay board fifth connector SRC5 to the sub-side reel relay board seventh connector SRC7 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20) arranged on one end side of the second board, and is also connected to the second wiring via a connector (for example, the sub-side reel relay board second connector SRC2 to the sub-side reel relay board fourth connector SRC4 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20) arranged on the other end side of the second board.

[0410] With such a configuration, it becomes easier to distinguish between the wiring to the control unit and the wiring to the reel, which can improve the convenience for the operator. In addition, the reel, which is often arranged on the front side of the gaming table, can be connected to the first wiring and the second wiring by the shortest route, minimizing the length of the wiring for the reel.

[0411] In addition, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine shown in FIG. 1) includes a first substrate (for example, the main-side reel relay substrate 742 shown in FIGS. 19 and 201), a second substrate (for example, the sub-side reel relay substrate 772 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20), and a substrate case (for example, the main-side housing 744 and the main-side lid 746 shown in FIG. 12(a), the sub-side housing 774 and the sub-side lid 776 shown in FIG. 12(a)). On one side surface of the first substrate (for example, the front surface 748a of the main-side reel relay substrate 742 shown in FIG. 19), at least the first wiring (the main-side first harness MHN1 to the main-side third harness MHN3 shown in FIG. 20) is connected. On one side surface of the second substrate (for example, the front surface 778a of the sub-side reel relay substrate 772 shown in FIG. 19), at least the second wiring (the sub-side first harness SHN1 to the sub-side third harness SHN3 shown in FIG. 20) is connected. The first substrate and the second substrate are arranged with a space therebetween (for example, the space 790 shown in FIGS. 12(a) and 20). A part of the first wiring is guided through the space to the opposite side of the surface of the first substrate to which the first wiring is connected (for example, the back side of the main-side reel relay substrate 742). A part of the second wiring is guided through the space to the opposite side of the surface of the second substrate to which the second wiring is connected (for example, the back side of the sub-side reel relay substrate 772). The gaming machine is provided with a regulating portion (for example, the harness holding portion 746d shown in FIGS. 15 and 20) that can regulate the first wiring and the second wiring guided in the space from being located in a region other than the space. The regulating portion is provided on the substrate case, and the regulating portion is a portion that protrudes toward the space.

[0412] According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, the gaming machine includes a restricting portion that can restrict the first wiring and the second wiring from being positioned in an area other than the space formed between the first board and the second board. Therefore, the first wiring and the second wiring can be concentrated in the space, allowing the state of the first wiring and the second wiring to be easily and reliably visually confirmed. Furthermore, the amount of wiring protruding to one side of the first board and the second board can be minimized, creating space for other wiring, etc., and preventing a movable body such as a door from contacting the first wiring or the second wiring, thereby preventing unnecessary strain on the first wiring or the second wiring. Furthermore, because the restricting portion is provided on the board case and protrudes toward the space, even when the restricting portion is provided, the board case does not become unnecessarily large, thereby saving space. Furthermore, the restricting portion can be positioned near the first wiring or the second wiring, minimizing the amount of wiring protruding to one side of the first board and the second board, creating space for other wiring, etc.

[0413] On one side surface of the first substrate (for example, the front surface 748a of the main-side reel relay substrate 742 shown in FIG. 19), at least a first wiring (the main-side first harness MHN1 to the main-side third harness MHN3 shown in FIG. 20) is connected via a first connector (for example, the main-side reel relay substrate second connector MRC2 to the main-side reel relay substrate fourth connector MRC4 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20). On one side surface of the second substrate (for example, the front surface 778a of the sub-side reel relay substrate 772 shown in FIG. 20), at least a second wiring (the sub-side first harness SHN1 to the sub-side third harness SHN3 shown in FIG. 20) is connected via a second connector (for example, the sub-side reel relay substrate fifth connector SRC5 to the sub-side reel relay substrate seventh connector SRC7 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20). The outer shape of the first connector is rectangular, the outer shape of the second connector is rectangular, the positions on the extension lines of the long sides of the first connector and the second connector are offset from each other, and the shortest distance (for example, the shortest distance L2 shown in FIG. 19) from the second connector to the outer edge of the second substrate on the extension line of the short side of the second connector is shorter than the shortest distance (for example, the shortest distance L1 shown in FIG. 19) from the first connector to the outer edge of the first substrate on the extension line of the short side of the first connector. The restricting portion may be provided on the first substrate.

[0414] With such a configuration, even when the first wiring and the second wiring are guided to the same space portion, it is possible to prevent the first wiring and the second wiring from overlapping in the space portion, the first wiring and the second wiring can be aggregated in the space portion, and the states of the first wiring and the second wiring can be easily and surely visually recognized.

[0415] Also, the longitudinal direction of the first connector may be a direction from the connection position of the first connector toward the space portion, and the longitudinal direction of the second connector may be a direction from the connection position of the second connector toward the space portion.

[0416] With such a configuration, even when the first wiring and the second wiring are guided to the same space portion, it is possible to prevent the first wiring and the second wiring from overlapping in the space portion, the first wiring and the second wiring can be aggregated in the space portion, and the states of the first wiring and the second wiring can be easily and surely visually recognized.

[0417] Further, there may be provided a space that does not restrict the first wiring and the second wiring guided to the space portion from being located in a region other than the space portion.

[0418] With such a configuration, even when the first wiring or the second wiring protrudes into a region other than the space portion, it is possible to accommodate the first wiring or the second wiring in the space portion without reconnecting the first wiring or the second wiring.

[0419] Further, a plurality of reels (for example, the reels 110 to 112 shown in FIGS. 2 and 20) are provided, and on one surface of the first substrate, as the first wiring, first reel wirings (main side first harnesses MHN1 to main side third harnesses MHN3 shown in FIG. 20) connected to the respective reels are connected, and on one surface of the second substrate, as the second wiring, second reel wirings (sub side first harnesses SHN1 to sub side third harnesses SHN3 shown in FIG. 20) connected to the respective reels are connected, and the first reel wiring and the second reel wiring guided to the space portion may be guided to the opposite side of the surface of the first substrate and the second substrate through the space portion.

[0420] With such a configuration, it is possible to connect the first wiring and the second wiring to the reels arranged on the other side of the first substrate and the second substrate, and to connect the reels, which are often arranged on the front side of the game table, to the first wiring and the second wiring by the shortest route, minimize the length of the reel wiring, easily confirm the connection status of the wiring to each reel, and improve the convenience for the operator.

[0421] Further, it may include a first control unit (e.g., the main control board 210a shown in FIG. 2) and a second control unit (e.g., the sub-control board 220a shown in FIG. 2). The first board and the second board are arranged horizontally above the reel. The first board is connected to the first control unit via a connector (e.g., the main-side reel relay board fifth connector SRC5 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20) arranged at one end side of the first board, and is connected to the first wiring via a connector (e.g., the main-side reel relay board second connector MRC2 to the main-side reel relay board fourth connector MRC4 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20) arranged at the other end side of the first board. The second board is connected to the second control unit via a connector (e.g., the sub-side reel relay board fifth connector SRC5 to the sub-side reel relay board seventh connector SRC7 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20) arranged at one end side of the second board, and is connected to the second wiring via a connector (e.g., the sub-side reel relay board second connector SRC2 to the sub-side reel relay board fourth connector SRC4 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20) arranged at the other end side of the second board.

[0422] With such a configuration, it becomes easier to distinguish between the wiring to the control unit and the wiring to the reel, which can improve the convenience for the operator. In addition, the reel, which is often arranged on the front side of the gaming table, can be connected to the first wiring and the second wiring by the shortest route, minimizing the length of the wiring for the reel.

[0423] In addition, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine shown in FIG. 1) includes a first substrate (for example, the main-side reel relay substrate 742 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20), a second substrate (for example, the sub-side reel relay substrate 772 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20), and a substrate case (for example, the main-side housing 744 and the main-side lid 746 shown in FIG. 12(a), the sub-side housing 774 and the sub-side lid 776 shown in FIG. 12(a)). On one side surface of the first substrate (for example, the front surface 748a on the front side of the main-side reel relay substrate 742 shown in FIG. 19), at least a first wiring (the main-side first harness MHN1 to the main-side third harness MHN3 shown in FIG. 20) is connected. On one side surface of the second substrate (for example, the front surface 778a on the front side of the sub-side reel relay substrate 772 shown in FIG. 19), at least a second wiring (the sub-side first harness SHN1 to the sub-side third harness SHN3 shown in FIG. 20) is connected. The first substrate and the second substrate are arranged with a space therebetween (for example, the space 790 shown in FIGS. 12(a) and 20). At least a part of the first wiring is guided through the space to the opposite side of the surface of the first substrate to which the first wiring is connected (for example, the back side of the main-side reel relay substrate 742). At least a part of the second wiring is guided through the space to the opposite side of the surface of the second substrate to which the second wiring is connected (for example, the back side of the sub-side reel relay substrate 772). A regulating portion (for example, the harness holding portion 746d shown in FIGS. 15 and 20) is provided to regulate the first wiring and the second wiring guided through the space from being located in a region other than the space. At a position where the regulating portion is provided, the first wiring and the second wiring are configured to be able to come out of the space adjacent to the regulating portion. The gaming machine is characterized by this.

[0424] According to the gaming machine according to this embodiment, since it includes a restricting portion capable of restricting the first wiring and the second wiring from being located in a region other than the space formed between the first substrate and the second substrate, the first wiring and the second wiring can be concentrated in the space portion, and the states of the first wiring and the second wiring can be easily and surely visually recognized. Further, the amount of wiring protruding to one side of the first substrate and the second substrate can be minimized, a space for other wirings and the like can be created, and it is possible to prevent a movable body such as a door from coming into contact with the first wiring or the second wiring, and it is possible to prevent an unnecessary load from being applied to the first wiring or the second wiring. Further, since a space through which the wiring can pass is provided adjacent to the restricting portion at a position where the restricting portion is provided, even when the first wiring or the second wiring protrudes into a region other than the space portion, it can be accommodated in the space portion without reconnecting the first wiring or the second wiring.

[0425] Furthermore, at least first wiring (main side first harness MHN1 to main side third harness MHN3 shown in FIG. 20) is connected to one surface of the first board (for example, the surface 748a on the front side of the main side reel relay board 742 shown in FIG. 19) via first connectors (for example, the main side reel relay board second connector MRC2 to the main side reel relay board fourth connector MRC4 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20), and at least first wiring (main side first harness MHN1 to main side third harness MHN3 shown in FIG. 20) is connected to one surface of the second board (for example, the surface 778a on the front side of the sub side reel relay board 772 shown in FIG. 19) via second connectors (for example, the sub side reel relay board fifth connector SRC5 to the sub side reel relay board seventh connector SRC7 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20). At least wires (sub-side first harness SHN1 to sub-side third harness SHN3 shown in Figure 20) are connected, the outer shape of the first connector is rectangular, the outer shape of the second connector is rectangular, the position on the extension of the long side of the first connector and the position on the extension of the long side of the second connector are offset from each other, the shortest distance from the second connector to the outer edge of the second board on the extension of the short side of the second connector (for example, the shortest distance L2 shown in Figure 19) is shorter than the shortest distance from the first connector to the outer edge of the first board on the extension of the short side of the first connector (for example, the shortest distance L1 shown in Figure 19), and the regulating portion may be provided on the first board.

[0426] With this configuration, even when the first wiring and the second wiring are guided into the same space portion, the first wiring and the second wiring can be prevented from overlapping in the space portion, the first wiring and the second wiring can be concentrated in the space portion, and the state of the first wiring and the second wiring can be easily and reliably visually confirmed.

[0427] In addition, portions capable of bundling the first wiring and the second wiring (for example, first bundling portion 781 to fourth bundling portion 784 shown in Figure 20) may be provided at predetermined positions on the opposite sides of the surfaces of the first substrate and the second substrate.

[0428] With such a configuration, the first wiring and the second wiring guided to the other side of the first substrate and the second substrate can be bundled on the downstream side, preventing a situation where the first wiring and the second wiring become messy, and enabling the states of the first wiring and the second wiring to be surely visually recognized.

[0429] Further, the longitudinal direction of the first connector may be a direction from the connection position of the first connector toward the space portion, and the longitudinal direction of the second connector may be a direction from the connection position of the second connector toward the space portion.

[0430] With such a configuration, even when the first wiring and the second wiring are guided to the same space portion, it is possible to prevent the first wiring and the second wiring from overlapping in the space portion, and to aggregate the first wiring and the second wiring in the space portion, enabling the states of the first wiring and the second wiring to be easily and surely visually recognized.

[0431] Further, a plurality of reels (for example, the reels 110 to 112 shown in FIGS. 2 and 20) are provided. On one surface of the first substrate, as the first wiring, first reel wirings (main side first harnesses MHN1 to main side third harnesses MHN3 shown in FIG. 20) connected to the respective reels are connected. On one surface of the second substrate, as the second wiring, second reel wirings (sub side first harnesses SHN1 to sub side third harnesses SHN3 shown in FIG. 20) connected to the respective reels are connected. The first reel wiring and the second reel wiring guided to the space portion may be guided to the opposite side of the surfaces of the first substrate and the second substrate through the space portion.

[0432] With this configuration, the first wiring and the second wiring can be connected to the reels arranged on the other side of the first board and the second board, and the reels, which are often arranged on the front side of the gaming machine, can be connected to the first wiring and the second wiring via the shortest route, minimizing the length of the reel wiring and making it easy to check the connection status of the wiring to each reel, thereby increasing convenience for the worker.

[0433] The reel control unit 100 also includes a first control unit (for example, the main control board 210a shown in FIG. 2) and a second control unit (for example, the sub-control board 220a shown in FIG. 2), and the first board and the second board are arranged horizontally above the reel. The first board is connected to the first control unit via a connector arranged on one end of the first board (for example, the main-side reel relay board fifth connector SRC5 shown in FIG. 19 or 20), and is also connected to a connector arranged on the other end of the first board (for example, the main-side reel relay board second connector MRC2 to the main-side reel relay board second connector MRC3 shown in FIG. 19 or 20). The second board may be connected to the first control unit via a connector arranged on one end of the second board (for example, a sub-side reel relay board fifth connector SRC5 to a sub-side reel relay board seventh connector SRC7 shown in Figures 19 and 20), and may be connected to the second wiring via a connector arranged on the other end of the second board (for example, a sub-side reel relay board second connector SRC2 to a sub-side reel relay board fourth connector SRC4 shown in Figures 19 and 20).

[0434] With this configuration, it becomes easier to distinguish between the wiring to the control unit and the wiring to the reels, which increases convenience for the worker, and it also allows the reels, which are often placed on the front side of the gaming machine, to be connected to the first wiring and second wiring via the shortest route, minimizing the length of the wiring for the reels.

[0435] Note that the "first substrate" and "second substrate" according to the present invention may be substrates provided on the door side (for example, the back side of the front door 102), or may be substrates provided on the housing side (for example, the inside of the main body 101). Further, the "first substrate" and "second substrate" according to the present invention may be arranged in a direction perpendicular to the game table (vertically up and down), or may be arranged one above the other in the front-rear direction of the game table, or the two substrates may be electrically connected to each other by a connector and wiring.

[0436] Also, the "first substrate" and "second substrate" according to the present invention may each be housed in a separate substrate case, or both substrates may be housed in one substrate case, and a recess may be formed between the two substrates in the substrate case, and the recess may be used as the "space portion" according to the present invention. That is, the "space portion" according to the present invention may be a space formed between the "first substrate" and the "second substrate".

[0437] Further, the "restricting portion" according to the present invention may be formed by a catch boss, a hook, or the like on a base or the like facing between the substrate cases. That is, it suffices if it can come into contact with the wiring and has a function of restricting the movement of the wiring, and the shape and the like are not limited as long as the movement of the wiring is more easily restricted than in the case where there is no restricting portion.

[0438] Also, in the above embodiment, an example in which the "restricting portion" according to the present invention is formed on the side surface of one substrate case is shown, but they may be alternately arranged on the side surfaces of both substrate cases, or may be arranged at the same position in the front-rear direction of the substrate cases. Further, the number of restricting portions formed on the side surface of each substrate case may be one, or may be plural, and the number of restricting portions on each side may be the same or different.

[0439] In addition, in the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the longitudinal direction of the connector is set to the direction along the wiring guided from the connector to the space portion. However, the short-side direction of the connector may be set to the direction along the wiring guided from the connector to the space portion. In this case, if the amount of deviation in the positions on the mutual longitudinal extension lines of the first connector and the second connector is increased, it is possible to avoid the thickness of the wiring in the longitudinal direction and prevent the wiring from being too concentrated (aggregated in one place).

[0440] Further, the wiring of each connector may be configured to be bundled around the "restricting portion" according to the present invention. In this case, since the wiring can be aggregated without shifting the position of the connector of the "first substrate" according to the present invention, it may be possible to prevent the wiring of a plurality of connectors from being concentrated (aggregated too much) in the space portion. Also, even when the short-side direction of the connector is set to the direction along the wiring guided from the connector to the space portion, there may be cases where it is not necessary to provide much difference in the positional relationship of the connectors.

[0441] In addition, the "substrate case" according to the present invention includes not only those capable of accommodating all of the substrates, but also those on which only the back surface of the substrate is placed on the base and those capable of accommodating a part of the substrate.

[0442] In addition, in the above embodiment, an example regarding the wiring of the reel unit was shown. However, in the three reels on the left, middle, and right, a configuration may be adopted in which the wiring is guided from an appropriate position with respect to the guiding port on the reel side. For example, a part of the wiring connected to the "first substrate" or the "second substrate" according to the present invention may be guided to the reel without passing through the space portion. That is, wiring other than the "first wiring" and the "second wiring" according to the present invention may be provided.

[0443] In addition, although a door was exemplified as the movable body that can contact the wiring, it is not limited thereto. Also, even if there is no movable body, there is an effect that the wiring can be prevented from being obstructive during maintenance or the like.

[0444] The gaming machine according to the present invention can also be applied to pinball gaming machines (pachinko machines) and sealed-in gaming machines. Here, a "sealed-in gaming machine" is a gaming machine that uses circulating gaming balls sealed inside. The main control unit, first sub-control unit, and second sub-control unit may be configured on a single chip, or the main control unit and the first sub-control unit may be configured to enable bidirectional communication. While bidirectional communication between the main control unit and the first sub-control unit is possible, communication from the first sub-control unit to the second sub-control unit may be unidirectional.

[0445] Furthermore, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, by applying the content described in one of the multiple configurations described in the examples to another configuration, the range of play may be further expanded. [Industrial Applicability]

[0446] The gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to gaming machines typified by pinball gaming machines (pachinko machines), slot machines, enclosed gaming machines, and medal-less slot machines. [Explanation of symbols]

[0447] 100 slot machines 110~112 reels 113 Pattern display window 130~132 bet button 135 Start lever 137~139 Stop button 156 Performance button 157 Visual display device (liquid crystal display device) 300 Main control unit 400 First sub-control section 500 Second sub-control section

Claims

1. A gaming table comprising a first substrate and a second substrate, wherein the first substrate is provided with a first connector, the second substrate is provided with a second connector connectable to the first connector, the second substrate is movably attached to an attachment portion, when connecting the first connector of the first substrate and the second connector of the second substrate, the second substrate is configured to be movable relative to the attachment portion, the attachment portion has a restricting portion, the restricting portion is configured to be able to restrict a movement different from the movement when the second substrate is attached after the second substrate is attached. A gaming table characterized by the above.

2. The gaming table according to claim 1, wherein the second substrate has an opening, the attachment portion has a protruding portion that can penetrate the opening of the second substrate, the protruding portion has a screw hole to which a screw can be attached, when the opening of the second substrate is penetrated by the protruding portion of the attachment portion and the screw is attached to the protruding portion, a part of the protruding portion and the head of the screw are located above one side surface of the second substrate. A gaming table characterized by the above.

3. The gaming table according to claim 2, wherein the head of the screw is configured to be located above one side surface of the second substrate regardless of the position where the second substrate moves inside the accommodation space of the attachment portion. A gaming table characterized by the above.

4. The gaming table according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the outer diameter of the protruding portion is smaller than the inner diameter of the opening of the second substrate, and the opening of the second substrate is configured not to contact the protruding portion within the range where the second substrate is movable relative to the attachment portion. A gaming table characterized by the above.

5. The gaming table according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the opening is a circular portion, the protruding portion is composed of a cylindrical member, and the second substrate is configured to be movable vertically, horizontally, and in all directions relative to the attachment portion. A gaming table characterized by the above.

6. The gaming table according to claim 2 or 3, wherein when the opening of the second substrate is penetrated by the protruding portion of the attachment portion and the screw is attached to the protruding portion, and the second substrate is moved relative to the attachment portion, the second substrate is configured to be able to contact the head of the screw. ​ A solid ground pattern is formed in a region of the second substrate that can come into contact with the head. The gaming table is characterized by this.

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