Gaming Machines

Abstract

To discharge a game ball without delay.SOLUTION: According to the invention, a game machine includes control means which stores a game value owned by a player and carries out update control of the game value, and notification means which can give a notification of occurrence of a predetermined event. The control means can execute a discharge control for discharging a game medium corresponding to the game value to outside of a game machine. When the discharge control is executed, the notification means does not give the notification of the occurrence of the predetermined event. When the discharge control is not executed, the notification means can give the notification of the occurrence of the predetermined event.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 51

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a gaming machine. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Among conventional gaming machines, there are gaming machines in which a player plays a game using a gaming value owned by the player.

[0003] Among such gaming machines, there are some equipped with a ball removal switch for discharging gaming balls circulating inside the gaming machine to the outside of the gaming machine (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2020-39943 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, no consideration was given to the execution of other control processes while the game balls were being dispensed, and there was a risk that the dispense of the game balls would be delayed.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and has an object to dispense game balls without delay. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine in which a player can play a game using a gaming value owned by the player, the gaming machine comprising a launching operation unit for launching gaming media, and a game device provided on the front side of the gaming machine, the game device being configured to allow the player to play the game using the gaming value owned by the player. Pressa specific operation unit operable by a player, a first control means provided on the rear side of the gaming machine for storing the game value owned by the player and controlling the update of the game value, a second control means for controlling the presentation of the game, and a notification means capable of notifying the occurrence of a predetermined event, the first control means having a control board on the surface of which facing the rear side of the gaming machine and on which a plurality of electronic components are mounted, and a board case for accommodating the control board, the electronic components being provided with a plurality of electronic components that can be operated by a gaming store clerk, Press A first operation unit that can be operated by a game store clerk Press and a second operation unit that can be operated, wherein the first control means is capable of performing clear control to clear the game value owned by the player when the first operation unit is operated when power supply is started, and is capable of performing discharge mode control to discharge game media circulating within the gaming machine and used for playing to the outside of the gaming machine when the second operation unit is operated when power supply is started, the second control means is capable of executing a predetermined presentation in response to the operation of the specific operation unit, and the notification means does not notify the occurrence of the predetermined event when the discharge mode control is being performed, and is capable of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event when the discharge mode control is not being performed, and is configured such that the amount of operation required for the operation of the specific operation unit is greater than the amount of operation required for the operation of the first operation unit to be detected, or the operating force required for the operation of the specific operation unit is greater than the operating force required for the operation of the first operation unit. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to discharge game balls without delay. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. [Diagram 2] 2 is an oblique view of a portion of the front side of the gaming machine. [Diagram 3] This is an oblique view of the gaming machine without the glass frame. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a rear view of the gaming machine. [Diagram 5] FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a main control device; [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the relationship of distances between two points for each part of the main control device. [Figure 8] A diagram showing a sticker affixed to a main control board case. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 illustrates a frame control device. [Figure 10] This is an exploded oblique view of the frame control device. [Figure 11] FIG. 4 is a plan view of the frame control board. [Figure 12] FIG. [Figure 13] 1 is an enlarged view of the frame control unit and the frame control display unit and its surroundings. [Figure 14] This is a diagram excluding the frame control unit and various electronic components around the frame control display. [Figure 15] FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view of the periphery of a frame control unit and a frame control display unit; [Figure 16] 13 is a diagram showing the arrangement of electronic components inside a frame control board case. FIG. [Figure 17] 13 is a diagram showing the arrangement of electronic components inside a frame control board case. FIG. [Figure 18] A diagram showing the relationship in distance between two points for each part of the frame control device. [Figure 19] 13 is a diagram showing the relationship of the distance between two points for each part based on the frame control display. FIG. [Figure 20] 13 is a diagram showing a sticker affixed to the frame control board case. FIG. [Figure 21] A diagram showing the relationship between various seals on the frame control board case and various electronic components. [Figure 22] A diagram showing the relationship in distance between two points at each part of the main control device and the frame control device. [Figure 23] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the positional relationship between each seal and each operation unit of each control device. [Figure 24] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the relationship of distances from a power switch to each element of the control device. [Diagram 25] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a modified example of the main control device. [Figure 26] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the gaming machine and peripheral devices. [Figure 27] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the gaming machine and peripheral devices. [Figure 28] 4A and 4B are diagrams illustrating memory maps of a main control unit and a frame control unit. [Figure 29] A diagram showing the relationship between the game area and the information area. [Diagram 30] FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram of the gaming machine and peripheral devices. [Diagram 31] FIG. 2 is a diagram specifically explaining the flow of information transmission and reception. [Diagram 32] A figure showing a big win determination table for special symbols. [Diagram 33] A figure showing a special pattern determination table. [Diagram 34] A figure showing a special chart variation pattern determination table. [Diagram 35] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a pre-determination table. [Diagram 36] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing modified examples of the specifications of the gaming machine. [Figure 37] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing modified examples of the specifications of the gaming machine. [Figure 38] A diagram showing a list of messages related to communication between the main control board and the frame control board. [Figure 39] A diagram showing gaming machine installation information transmitted from the main control board to the frame control board. [Diagram 40] A diagram showing hall control and fraud monitoring information transmitted from the main control board to the frame control board. [Diagram 41] A diagram showing details of the hall control and fraud monitoring information transmitted from the main control board to the frame control board. [Diagram 42] A diagram showing details of the hall control and fraud monitoring information transmitted from the main control board to the frame control board. [Diagram 43] A diagram showing details of the hall control and fraud monitoring information transmitted from the main control board to the frame control board. [Diagram 44] A diagram showing a list of functions and implementation areas of the gaming machine. [Diagram 45] A diagram showing a list of functions and implementation areas of the gaming machine. [Figure 46] A diagram showing the communication procedures between the main control board and the frame control board that enable play after the gaming machine is started. [Figure 47] A diagram showing the communication procedures between the main control board and the frame control board that are not playable after the gaming machine is started. [Figure 48] A diagram showing the communication procedures between the main control board and the frame control board that enter a setting change / setting confirmation state after the gaming machine is started. [Figure 49] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a communication procedure in which the main control board determines that the communication line is disconnected. [Figure 50] A diagram showing a communication procedure in which the frame control board determines that the communication line is disconnected. [Figure 51] 4 is a flowchart showing main processing of a main control board. [Figure 52] 4 is a flowchart showing main processing of a main control board. [Figure 53] 4 is a flowchart showing main processing of a main control board. [Figure 54] 13 is a flowchart showing a setting change process of a main control board. [Figure 55] 13 is a flowchart showing a setting change process of a main control board. [Figure 56] 13 is a flowchart showing the RWM clear processing of the main control board. [Figure 57] 13 is a flowchart showing a setting confirmation process of a main control board. [Figure 58] 13 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing of the main control board. [Figure 59] 13 is a flowchart showing an input control process of a main control board. [Figure 60] A flowchart showing the first start hole detection switch input processing of the main control board. [Figure 61] 13 is a flowchart showing the special diagram special voltage control processing of the main control board. [Figure 62]13 is a flowchart showing the special pattern memory determination process of the main control board. [Figure 63] 13 is a flowchart showing the acquisition upper limit management process of the main control board. [Figure 64] 13 is a flowchart showing an increment counter update process of a main control board. [Figure 65] 13 is a flowchart showing the acquisition upper limit device operation determination process of the main control board. [Figure 66] 13 is a flowchart showing an error control process of the main control board. [Figure 67] 13 is a flowchart showing the HC / fraud monitoring information management processing of the main control board. [Figure 68] A diagram showing a list of messages related to communication between the frame control board and the dedicated unit. [Figure 69] A diagram showing a gaming machine information notification transmitted from the frame control board to a dedicated unit. [Figure 70] A diagram showing gaming machine performance information transmitted from the frame control board to the dedicated unit. [Figure 71] A diagram showing gaming machine installation information transmitted from the frame control board to the dedicated unit. [Figure 72] A diagram showing the hall control / tamper monitoring information transmitted from the frame control board to the dedicated unit. [Figure 73] FIG. 2 shows fraud detection status 2 and 3 of the hole control fraud monitoring information. [Figure 74] A diagram showing game information of hall control and fraud monitoring information. [Figure 75] 13A and 13B are diagrams showing counting notifications transmitted from the frame control board to the dedicated unit. [Figure 76] A figure showing a loan notification sent from the dedicated unit to the frame control board. [Figure 77] A figure showing a loan acceptance result response sent from the frame control board to the dedicated unit. [Figure 78] A diagram showing a basic communication sequence between the frame control board and the dedicated unit. [Figure 79]A diagram showing the startup sequence 1 of the frame control board and dedicated unit. [Figure 80] A diagram showing the startup sequence 2 of the frame control board and dedicated unit. [Figure 81] A diagram showing a gaming machine information notification sequence 1 of the frame control board and the dedicated unit. [Figure 82] A diagram showing the gaming machine information notification sequence 2 of the frame control board and the dedicated unit. [Figure 83] A diagram showing counting notification sequence 1 of the frame control board and dedicated unit. [Figure 84] A diagram showing counting notification sequence 2 of the frame control board and dedicated unit. [Figure 85] A diagram showing the frame control board and dedicated unit lending notification sequence 1. [Figure 86] A diagram showing the frame control board and dedicated unit lending notification sequence 2. [Figure 87] 11 is a diagram showing a recovery sequence when a dedicated PIF that connects the frame control board and the dedicated unit is disconnected. [Figure 88] A diagram showing the notification sequence of hall control and fraud monitoring information for the frame control board and dedicated unit. [Figure 89] 13 is a flowchart showing a main process of the frame control board. [Figure 90] 13 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing of the frame control board. [Figure 91] 13 is a flowchart showing the ball removal operation processing of the frame control board. [Figure 92] 13 is a flowchart showing the gaming machine installation information receiving process of the frame control board. [Figure 93] 13 is a flowchart showing the gaming machine information receiving process of the frame control board. [Figure 94] 13 is a flowchart showing the number of game balls update process of the frame control board. [Figure 95] 13 is a flowchart showing an error control process of the frame control board. [Figure 96] 13 is a flowchart showing a severe error notification control process of the frame control board. [Figure 97] 13 is a flowchart showing a hardware error notification control process of the frame control board. [Figure 98] 13 is a flowchart showing a minor error notification control process of the frame control board. [Figure 99] A figure showing the display contents and display priority order of the frame control display when various alarm events occur. [Figure 100] 13 is a flowchart showing a display performance information calculation process for a frame control board. [Figure 101] 13 is a flowchart showing the gaming machine performance information calculation process of the frame control board. [Figure 102] 13 is a flowchart showing the gaming machine information notification processing of the frame control board. [Figure 103] 13 is a flowchart showing the game ball counting process of the frame control board. [Figure 104] 13 is a flowchart showing the game ball lending process of the frame control board. [Figure 105] 13 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the performance control unit. [Figure 106] 13 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing of the performance control unit. [Figure 107] 13 is a flowchart showing the predictive performance processing of the performance control unit. [Figure 108] 13 is a flowchart showing an icon change performance determination process performed by the performance control unit. [Figure 109] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an icon final display mode determination table. [Figure 110] A diagram showing a variable presentation pattern determination table for presentation modes A to C. [Figure 111] A figure showing a variable presentation pattern determination table for presentation modes D to G. [Figure 112] 13 is a flowchart showing the jackpot preview performance determination process performed by the performance control unit. [Figure 113] 11 is a diagram showing a type of notifiable event, a priority order of notifiable events, and a notifiable manner of notifiable events. FIG. [Fig. 114]11 is a diagram showing a type of notifiable event, a priority order of notifiable events, and a notifiable manner of notifiable events. FIG. [Figure 115] 11 is a diagram showing a type of notifiable event, a priority order of notifiable events, and a notifiable manner of notifiable events. FIG. [Fig. 116] A diagram showing the relationship between the number of game balls cleared and the notification mode for each event when the power is turned on. [Fig. 117] A diagram showing the relationship between the number of game balls cleared and the notification mode for each event when the power is turned on. [Fig. 118] 13 is a time chart showing the relationship between the initial operation of the movable presentation device when the number of game balls is cleared and when the power is restored. [Figure 119] A diagram showing the relationship between the number of game balls cleared and the notification mode for each event (abnormality). [Figure 120] A diagram showing the relationship between the number of game balls cleared and the notification mode for each event (abnormality). [Figure 121] A diagram showing the relationship between the number of game balls cleared and the notification mode for each event (abnormality). [Figure 122] A diagram showing the relationship between the number of game balls cleared and the notification mode for each event (abnormality). [Figure 123] A diagram showing the relationship between the number of game balls cleared and the notification mode for each event (abnormality). [Figure 124] A diagram showing the relationship between the number of game balls cleared and the notification mode for each event (abnormality). [Fig. 125] A diagram showing the relationship between a glass frame (inner frame) opening error and the ball removal operation. [Fig. 126] A diagram showing the relationship between the number of game balls cleared and the notification mode for each event (abnormality, etc.). [Figure 127] A diagram showing the relationship between the number of game balls cleared and the notification mode for each event (abnormality, etc.). [Figure 128] A diagram showing the relationship between the number of game balls cleared and the notification mode for each event (abnormality, etc.). [Figure 129] A diagram showing the relationship between the number of game balls cleared and the notification mode for each event (abnormality, etc.). [Fig. 130] A diagram showing the relationship between the number of game balls cleared and the notification mode for each event (abnormality, etc.). [Fig. 131] 11A and 11B are diagrams illustrating information output and notification modes of various events. [Fig. 132] 11A and 11B are diagrams illustrating information output and notification modes of various events. [Fig. 133] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the effects that are produced when various events occur. [Fig. 134] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the effects that are produced when various events occur. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] (First embodiment) Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

[0011] (Configuration of gaming machine) First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 4. Figure 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1, Figure 2 is a perspective view of a portion of the front side of the gaming machine 1, Figure 3 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 excluding the glass frame 4, and Figure 4 is a rear view of the gaming machine.

[0012] The gaming machine 1 is provided with an outer frame 2, an inner frame 3 rotatably supported on the front side of the outer frame 2, a glass frame 4 rotatably supported on the front side of the inner frame 3, and a gaming board 5 on which a gaming area 5a is formed through which gaming balls (gaming media) flow down.

[0013] The outer frame 2 has a decorative plate 2b attached to the lower front of a rectangular base frame 2a whose central portion is open in the front-to-back directions, and is fixed to the island equipment of the amusement arcade via fixing members (e.g., nails, fasteners, etc.).

[0014] The inner frame 3 has a recessed game board attachment section 25 with an open front for mounting the game board 5 from the front, and is detachably connected to the outer frame 2 via a first hinge mechanism section 6 at one horizontal end side (the left side in Fig. 3) and is rotatably supported with the first hinge mechanism section 6 as a fulcrum. Therefore, when the inner frame 3 is rotated like a door relative to the outer frame 2, the back side of the inner frame 3 is exposed to the front, making it possible to perform maintenance on various devices provided on the back side of the inner frame 3.

[0015] The glass frame 4 is detachably connected to the front side of the inner frame 3 via the second hinge mechanism 7 at one horizontal end side (the left side in FIG. 3) so as to cover the front of the game board attachment part 25 of the inner frame 3, and is rotatably supported with the second hinge mechanism 7 as a fulcrum. Therefore, when the glass frame 4 is rotated like a door relative to the inner frame 3, the game area 5a of the game board 5 and the front part of the inner frame 3 can be opened or closed.

[0016] An opening 8 (window portion) that opens in the front-to-back direction is formed in approximately the center near the top of the glass frame 4, and a transparent member 8a (such as a glass plate or an acrylic plate) is attached to cover the opening 8 from the rear, making it possible to view the playing area 5a of the playing board 5 attached to the playing board mounting portion 25 of the inner frame 3 through this opening 8 and the transparent member 8a.

[0017] Around the opening 8 in the glass frame 4, there are provided an audio output device 9 consisting of a speaker, a frame lighting device 10 having multiple decorative LEDs, an operation unit section 11 in which various operation devices (such as the performance button device 16 and selection button device 18 described below) are provided, a launch operation device 13 that can be operated to launch the game ball, and a third image display device 72 (left side sub-display device) and a fourth image display device 73 (right side sub-display device) consisting of an LCD display.

[0018] The audio output devices 9 are provided at two locations on the top and two locations on the bottom of the glass frame 4 with a gap between them, and are adapted to output background music (BGM), sound effects (SE), etc. to create a sound (music, audio) presentation. A plurality of frame lighting devices 10 are provided around the opening 8, and create a lighting presentation by changing the direction of light irradiation and the color of light emitted from each lamp (LED). The frame lighting devices 10 are also equipped with an alarm LED 10a whose lighting is controlled when the inner frame 3 or glass frame 4 is opened, and a top lamp 10b whose lighting is controlled when a predetermined presentation is to be executed, etc.

[0019] The operation unit section 11 has a shape that bulges forward, and in the central part of the top surface is provided a performance button device 16 that can be operated by the player, and in the left part of the top surface is provided a selection button device 18 that can be operated by the player, and between the performance button device 16 and the selection button device 18 and behind the selection button device 18 is provided a counting button 20 that can be operated by the player, and behind the counting button 20 is provided a game ball number display 135 for displaying the number of game balls (game value amount) owned by the player.

[0020] In addition, an item storage area (receiving section) for placing items (cell phone, drinks, cigarettes, etc.) used by the player to secure (play) the gaming machine 1 may be provided in a position on the operation unit 11 that does not overlap front-to-back with the game ball count display 135 (for example, a position toward the right of the top surface of the operation unit).

[0021] The effect button device 16 is provided with an effect button 17 that can be pressed by the player, an effect button detection switch 17a (see Figure 26) that detects the pressing operation of the effect button 17, and a button drive device 17b (see Figure 26) for driving the effect button 17, enabling the player to input specified information into the gaming machine 1.

[0022] The performance button 17 can perform a light-emitting performance by lighting the performance button LED (full color), which is a part of the frame lighting device 10 (see FIG. 26), in a predetermined light-emitting pattern (for example, white, red, rainbow). In addition, the performance button 17 can be moved vertically between a standby position (origin position) located below and a performance position located above by the driving force of a button driving motor, which is a part of the button driving device 17b, and is detected to be in the origin position by a button position detection sensor (not shown). Furthermore, the performance action can be performed by vibrating in a predetermined vibration pattern by the driving force of a button vibration motor, which is a part of the button driving device 17b.

[0023] The selection button device 18 is provided with a joystick 19 that the player can operate in the up, down, left and right directions, and a joystick detection switch 19a (see Figure 26) for detecting operations on the joystick 19, enabling the player to input specified information into the gaming machine 1.

[0024] The counting button 20 is provided with a counting button switch 20a for detecting pressing of the counting button 20, and when the player operates it, the number of game balls (game value) owned by the player, which is displayed on the game ball count display 135, can be counted (linked to identification information stored in a storage medium such as a membership card or visitor card inserted into the dedicated unit 170 described later, and stored and settled on the card itself or in the hall computer described later).

[0025] The launch operation device 13 is equipped with a base 14 fixed to the glass frame 4, a launch handle 15 rotatably attached to the base 14, a touch sensor 15a (see Figure 26) that detects when the player's hand is touching the launch handle 15, and a launch volume 15b (see Figure 26) consisting of a variable resistor whose resistance value changes depending on the rotation angle of the launch handle 15.A light-emitting effect can be created by lighting up in a predetermined light-emitting mode using a launch handle light-emitting device (not shown), which is part of the frame lighting device 10 (see Figure 26).

[0026] In addition, when a launch permission signal is input from both the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A described later, when the touch sensor 15a detects that the player's hand is touching the launch handle 15, and when the launch volume 15b detects that the launch handle 15 is being rotated, a ball sending unit 91 described later is driven to send game balls one by one to the launch pad of the launch device 92 described later, and the game balls are launched into the game area 5a of the game board 5 by the launch device 92. In this embodiment, the sending of the game balls to the launch pad and the subsequent launch of the game balls are operated as one set, so that even if the hand is released from the launch handle 15 at the timing when the game ball is sent to the launch pad (the timing before the game ball is launched), the game ball is launched from the launch pad.

[0027] The third image display device 72 and the fourth image display device 73 perform various effects display and display various game-related information according to the progress of the game. Specifically, a volume adjustment image for adjusting the volume of the game sound output from the sound output device 9, a light amount adjustment image for adjusting the light amount of various lighting devices and various image displays, a customization image for customizing the game effects, etc. are displayed.

[0028] The inner frame 3 is provided with a recessed game board mounting portion 25 for mounting the game board 5 from the front opening, a ball circulation mechanism 90 for collecting game balls launched from the launching device 92 into the game area 5a and supplying them again to the launching device 92 in order to circulate the game balls within the gaming machine 1, a locking mechanism 27 for locking the glass frame 4 in a closed state, a glass frame open detection switch 31a (see Figure 26) for detecting the opening (opening / closing) of the glass frame 4, an inner frame open detection switch 31b (see Figure 26) for detecting the opening (opening / closing) of the inner frame 3, and a radio wave detection sensor 54a (see Figure 26) for detecting abnormal radio waves.

[0029] The ball circulation mechanism 90 includes a launching device 92 for launching game balls toward the game area 5a, a ball feeding unit 91 for sending out game balls one by one to the launch pad of the launching device 92, a lifting and polishing device 95 for lifting up the supplied game balls while polishing them, a ball passage unit 94 for allowing game balls that have flowed down the game area 5a to flow down to the entrance of the lifting and polishing device 95 and for allowing game balls lifted by the lifting and polishing device 95 to flow down to the entrance of the ball feeding unit 91, and a foul ball passage unit 93 for allowing game balls (foul balls) that have been launched by the launching device 92 but returned without flying into the game area 5a to join the ball passage unit 94.

[0030] The ball feeding unit 91 is provided with a subtraction inlet switch 91b (see Figure 26) for detecting game balls flowing down the ball passage unit 94, a subtraction solenoid 91a (see Figure 26) for sending the game balls detected by the subtraction inlet switch 91b to the launching device 92, and a subtraction outlet switch 91c (see Figure 26) for detecting game balls sent to the launching device 92 by the operation of the subtraction solenoid 91a.

[0031] The launching device 92 is provided with a launching pad (not shown) on which the game balls sent out from the ball feeding unit 91 are parked, a launching pad switch 92a (see Figure 26) for detecting the game balls parked on the launching pad, and a launch solenoid 92b (see Figure 26) for operating a launching hammer (not shown) for launching the game balls parked on the launching pad.

[0032] The foul ball passage unit 93 is provided with a foul ball passage (not shown) for allowing game balls (foul balls) that return without flying into the game area 5a to merge with the ball passage unit 94, and a foul ball switch 93a (see Figure 26) for detecting game balls flowing down the foul ball passage.

[0033] The rear portion of the ball passage unit 94 is provided with a winning ball passage (not shown) which collects and allows down game balls that have won in the various winning ports provided in the game area 5a, a winning passage count switch 94a (see Figure 26) for detecting game balls (winning balls) flowing down the winning ball passage, a non-winning ball passage (not shown) which collects and allows down game balls that have not won in the various winning ports and have flowed into the outlet, a non-winning passage count switch 94b (see Figure 26) for detecting game balls (out balls) flowing down the non-winning ball passage, a junction passage (not shown) which merges the game balls that have flowed down the winning passage, the game balls that have flowed down the non-winning ball passage, and the game balls that have flowed down the foul ball passage, and supplies them to the lifting and polishing device 95, and a lift down switch 94d (see Figure 26) for detecting game balls supplied to the lifting and polishing device 95 at the downstream end of the junction passage.

[0034] In addition, the front portion of the ball passage unit 94 is provided with a lifted ball passage (not shown) for supplying the game balls lifted by the lifting and polishing device 95 to the ball sending unit 91, a lift up switch 94c (see FIG. 26) for detecting the game balls lifted by the lifting and polishing device 95 at the upstream end of the lifted ball passage, and a switch 94b (see FIG. 27) for detecting the excess (surplus) of game balls (circulating game balls) waiting in the lifted ball passage, which is provided in the midstream portion of the lifted ball passage (downstream of the lift up switch 94c). The machine is provided with an excess sensor 94e (see Figure 26) for detecting an excess of game balls (circulating game balls) waiting in the lifted ball passage, a deficiency sensor 94f (see Figure 26) provided in the downstream part of the lifted ball passage (downstream of the excess sensor 94e) for detecting an insufficiency (shortage) of game balls (circulating game balls) waiting in the lifted ball passage, and a ball removal lever (not shown) for removing game balls from the ball removal port (not shown) provided at the downstream end of the lifted ball passage (downstream of the deficiency sensor 94f).

[0035] The lifting and polishing device 95 is provided with a lift section (not shown) for lifting game balls by the driving force of a motor, a lift origin switch 95b (not shown) for confirming the origin position of the lift section, an abrasive (not shown) for polishing the game balls lifted by the lift section, and an abrasive confirmation switch 95a (not shown) for detecting that the abrasive is attached.

[0036] The lock mechanism 27 is provided on the right side of the game board attachment portion 25, and the front end of the cylinder in which a keyhole is formed is exposed on the front side of the glass frame 4. When a special key is inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder and rotated in one direction, the lock on the inner frame 3 is released and the inner frame 3 can be opened and closed, and when it is rotated in the other direction, the lock on the glass frame 4 is released and the glass frame 4 can be opened and closed.

[0037] A curved inner rail 35 and an outer rail 36 are provided near the outer edge of the game board 5, and a game area 5a in which game balls can flow down is formed in the area surrounded by the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36. A launched ball guide path 38 is formed between the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36 to guide game balls launched by the launching device 92 to the upstream part of the game area 5a. An outlet 39 is formed at the most downstream part of the game area 5a to guide the game balls that have flowed down to outside the game area (ball passage unit 94).

[0038] Approximately in the center of the game area 5a, there is provided a frame-shaped decorative frame 40, known as a center case, which regulates the entry of game balls into the interior. This decorative frame 40 divides the game area 5a into a left side game area where game balls launched with a first launching force flow down, and a right side game area where game balls launched with a second launching force stronger than the first launching force flow down, and the left side game area and the right side game area are connected below the decorative frame 40.

[0039] A warp device 41 is provided on the left side of the decorative frame 40 to guide game balls flowing down the left side game area into the interior of the decorative frame 40, and a stage section 42 is provided on the bottom of the decorative frame 40 to roll the game balls introduced into the decorative frame 40 by the warp device 41 and cause them to flow down below the decorative frame 40.

[0040] Three general winning openings 43 through which game balls can always win (enter) are provided at intervals at the lower left side of the decorative frame 40, and one general winning opening 43 through which game balls can always win (enter) is provided at the lower right side of the decorative frame 40. When a game ball that has won (entered) this general winning opening 43 is detected by the general winning opening detection switch 43a (see FIG. 27), a predetermined number (for example, five) of game balls are added as prize balls (a game bonus is awarded) to the number of game balls (game value) owned by the player, and the number of game balls displayed on the game ball number display 135 and the frame control display 125 described later is updated.

[0041] One of the three general winning openings 43 located at the bottom left of the decorative frame 40 (the one on the far left) also serves as the starting area for the normal pattern, and when a game ball that has entered this general winning opening 43 is detected by the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the right to make a winning determination as to whether or not to execute the auxiliary game described below (opening of the second starting opening 47 described below) is granted (normal pattern determination information described below is stored).

[0042] A first start hole 45 (a start winning area of ​​a first special symbol) where a game ball can always win (enter) is provided below the stage section 42, and when a game ball that has won (entered) this first start hole 45 is detected by a first start hole detection switch 45a (see FIG. 27), a predetermined number of game balls (for example, three balls) are added as prize balls (a game bonus is granted) to the number of game balls (game value) owned by the player, and the number of game balls displayed on the game ball number display 135 and the frame control display 125 described later is updated. In addition, the right to make a jackpot judgment as to whether or not a special game (jackpot game) is executed is granted (special symbol judgment information described later is stored).

[0043] A variable starting section 46 is provided below the decorative frame 40 and diagonally below and to the right of the first starting hole 45. This variable starting section 46 can be converted from a closed state in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the hole, to an open state in which it is possible or easy for the game ball to enter the hole, based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition (a winning result in the winning determination described below).

[0044] The variable starting section 46 has an upper surface that slopes downward in the left-right direction (left side in Figure 1) to form a flow path for the game ball, and is provided with a second starting hole opening / closing member 48 that can move in the front-back direction, a second starting hole 47 (starting winning area of ​​the second special pattern) that opens upward directly below the second starting hole opening / closing member 48, a second starting hole detection switch 47a (see Figure 27) that detects a game ball that has won (entered) the second starting hole 47, and a second starting hole opening / closing solenoid 48b (see Figure 27) for converting the second starting hole 47 to a closed state by moving the second starting hole opening / closing member 48 forward (winning restriction position) and for converting the second starting hole 47 to an open state by moving the second starting hole opening / closing member 48 backward (winning allowable position).

[0045] When a game ball enters the second start hole 47 that is opened during the auxiliary game described later and is detected by the second start hole detection switch 47a (see FIG. 27), a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 2 balls) are added to the number of game balls owned by the player as prize balls (a game bonus is granted), and the number of game balls displayed on the game ball number display 135 and the frame control display 125 described later is updated. In addition, the right to make a jackpot judgment as to whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) is granted (special chart judgment information described later is stored).

[0046] In the right game area to the right of the decorative frame 40, a normal gate 44 (normal symbol starting area) through which game balls can always pass is provided, and when a game ball that has passed through the normal gate 44 is detected by a gate detection switch 44a (see FIG. 27), no prize balls (game bonus) are awarded, but the right to make a winning judgment as to whether or not to play an auxiliary game (opening of a second starting hole 47 described later) is awarded (normal symbol judgment information described later is stored). Note that game balls are easier to win (pass) through the normal gate 44 than through the general winning hole 43, which also serves as the starting area for the normal symbols described above.

[0047] Below the normal gate 44, there is provided a variable winning section 49 (variable winning device) which can be converted from a closed state in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to win (enter the prize) to an open state in which it is possible or easy to win based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (a jackpot being determined by the jackpot determination).

[0048] The variable winning section 49 (variable winning device) has an upper surface that slopes downward in the left-right direction (right side in Figure 1) to form a flow path for game balls, and is equipped with a large prize opening opening / closing member 51 that can move in the front-to-back direction, a large prize opening 50 (winning area) that opens upward directly below the large prize opening opening / closing member 51, a large prize opening detection switch 50a (see Figure 27) that detects game balls that have won (entered) the large prize opening 50, and a large prize opening opening / closing solenoid 51b (see Figure 27) that converts the large prize opening 50 to a closed state by moving the large prize opening opening / closing member 51 forward (winning restriction position) and converts the large prize opening 50 to an open state by moving the large prize opening opening / closing member 51 backward (winning permitted position).

[0049] Then, when the large prize opening opening / closing member 51 moves rearward and the large prize opening 50 is converted from a closed state to an open state during a jackpot game described below, and a game ball that has flowed down the top surface of the large prize opening opening opening member 51 or that has reached the large prize opening 50 enters the large prize opening 50 and is detected by the large prize opening detection switch 50a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) are added to the number of game balls owned by the player as prize balls (a game bonus is awarded), and the number of game balls displayed on the game ball number display 135 and the frame control display 125 described below are updated.

[0050] In addition, the game balls launched into the left side game area will either flow directly down along the outer edge of the decorative frame 40, or flow into the warp device 41 and then flow down through the stage section 42, and will win one of the three general winning openings 43 or the first starting opening 45 provided below the decorative frame 40, or will flow into the out opening 39. Therefore, the game balls will not win (pass through) the general winning gate 44, the general winning opening 43, or the variable winning section 49 (large winning opening 50) provided in the right side game area.

[0051] In addition, game balls shot into the right-side game area flow down through the flow path on the right side of the decorative frame 40, and after almost all of them pass through the normal gate 44, they enter one of the general winning openings 43, the variable starting section 46 (second starting opening 47), and the variable winning section 49 (large winning opening 50) provided in the right-side game area, or flow into the out opening 39. Therefore, they will not enter the general winning opening 43 or the first starting opening 45 provided in the left-side game area.

[0052] On the back side of the game board 5, there are provided a safe ball flow path which accepts safe balls (winning balls), which are game balls that have won the general winning port 43, the first starting port 45, the second starting port 47, and the large winning port 50, and allows them to flow down and then into the winning ball passage of the ball passage unit 94, and an out ball flow path which accepts out balls (non-winning balls), which are game balls that have flowed into the out port 39, and allows them to flow down and then into the non-winning ball passage of the ball passage unit 94, and an out ball detection switch 39a (see Figure 27) is provided at the most downstream part of the out ball flow path for detecting out balls.

[0053] Outside the play area 5a, there is provided a main information display device 59 consisting of a first special symbol display device 60, a second special symbol display device 61, a normal symbol display device 62, a first special symbol reserved display device 63, a second special symbol reserved display device 64, a normal symbol reserved display device 65, a round number display device 66, a right hit display device 67, a status check display device 68, and a game status display device (not shown). This main information display device 59 is composed of multiple LEDs.

[0054] The first special pattern display 60 is a variable display for displaying (informing) the result of a jackpot determination for a first special pattern which is made based on the entry (sinking) of a game ball into the first starting port 45, the second special pattern display 61 is a variable display for displaying (informing) the result of a jackpot determination for a second special pattern which is made based on the entry (sinking) of a game ball into the second starting port 47, and the normal pattern display 62 is a variable display for displaying (informing) the result of a hit determination for a normal pattern which is made based on the entry (passing through, entering) of a game ball into the general winning port 43 or the normal gate 44 which also serve as the starting area for the normal pattern.

[0055] A jackpot determination corresponds to obtaining special symbol determination information (random number value for jackpot determination, random number value for special pattern determination, random number value for reach determination, random number value for special symbol fluctuation pattern determination, etc.) when a game ball enters (enters) the first starting hole 45 or the second starting hole 47, and determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game based on the obtained special symbol determination information.

[0056] When a jackpot is determined based on the entry of a gaming ball into the first starting hole 45, the first special symbol is displayed variably on the first special symbol display 60, and the first special symbol is displayed stationarily to notify the result of the determination after a predetermined time has elapsed. When a jackpot is determined based on the entry of a gaming ball into the second starting hole 47, the second special symbol is displayed variably on the second special symbol display 61, and the second special symbol is displayed stationarily to notify the result of the determination after a predetermined time has elapsed.

[0057] The first special symbol display 60 and the second special symbol display 61 are each composed of eight LEDs, and the lighting state of the LEDs changes (moving lighting) at a predetermined cycle (32 ms) in the variable display of each special symbol. When the special symbol is displayed stationary, the LEDs are lit in a manner that notifies the result of the jackpot determination (jackpot mode, loss mode).

[0058] In this embodiment, the term "jackpot" refers to a state in which it has been determined in the jackpot determination that a jackpot game (special game) will be played. The term "jackpot game" refers to a game state advantageous to a player who plays a round game in which the big prize opening 50 is converted from a closed state to an open state in a predetermined manner a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times, 10 times, etc.) with intervals in between, and who is likely to win prize balls.

[0059] In addition, the maximum number of times the big prize opening 50 is opened and the maximum opening time in each round of play are predetermined, but even if the maximum number of times the big prize opening is opened and the maximum opening time are not reached, if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) enter the big prize opening, one round of play ends. In addition, in this embodiment, any one of a plurality of types of big prize games (special games) with different degrees of advantage to the player can be executed.

[0060] The hit determination corresponds to acquiring normal symbol determination information (random number for hit determination, random number for normal symbol determination, random number for normal symbol variation pattern determination, etc.) based on the winning (passing, entering) of the game ball into the normal winning port 43 or the normal symbol gate 44, which also serve as the starting area for the normal symbol, and determining whether or not to execute the auxiliary game based on the acquired normal symbol determination information. When the hit determination is performed, the normal symbol display 62 displays the variation of the normal symbol, and after a predetermined time has passed, the normal symbol is displayed as a stopped symbol to notify the judgment result.

[0061] The normal symbol display 62 is composed of three LEDs, and the LEDs flash at a predetermined interval or sequence when the normal symbol is displayed. When the normal symbol is displayed stationary, the LEDs light up in a manner that notifies the result of the auxiliary game judgment (win or miss).

[0062] In this embodiment, "win" refers to a state in which it is determined in the auxiliary game judgment that an auxiliary game (win game) is to be executed. "Auxiliary game" refers to a game state in which the second starting hole 47 is opened in a predetermined manner.

[0063] In addition, the maximum number of times the second start hole 47 is opened and the maximum opening time in the auxiliary game (winning game) are determined in advance, but even before the maximum number of times the second start hole 47 is opened and the maximum opening time is reached, if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) enter the second start hole 47, the auxiliary game (winning game) ends. In other words, the "auxiliary game" is a game state in which the start condition for the variable display of the second special symbol is easily satisfied. In this embodiment, multiple types of auxiliary games (winning games) with different degrees of advantage to the player are provided.

[0064] The first special symbol reserved indicator 63 is composed of two LEDs, and is for displaying the first reserved number (U1), which is the number of special symbol judgment information (first reserved) stored when the game ball enters (enters) the first starting hole 45, and lights up or blinks in a manner indicating the number of first reserved. Note that, although a maximum of four first reserved symbols can be stored, the number may be less than or more than four.

[0065] The second special symbol reserved indicator 64 is composed of two LEDs, and is for displaying the second reserved number (U2), which is the number of special symbol judgment information (second reserved) stored when the game ball enters (enters) the second starting hole 47, and lights up or blinks in a manner indicating the number of second reserved. Note that, although a maximum of four second reserved pieces are stored, the number may be less than or more than four, or no second reserved pieces may be stored.

[0066] The normal symbol reserved indicator 65 is composed of two LEDs, and is for displaying the number of reserved normal symbols, which is the number of normal symbol judgment information (normal symbol reserved) stored when a game ball enters (passes) the normal symbol gate 44, and lights up or blinks in a manner indicating the number of reserved normal symbols. Note that, although a maximum of four reserved normal symbols can be stored, the number may be less than or more than four, or no reserved normal symbols may be stored.

[0067] The first special symbol display 60 and / or the second special symbol display 61 can be configured with a 7-segment LED. For example, when a jackpot is determined to be a jackpot, numbers such as "3" and "7" are displayed in a static manner, and when a jackpot is determined to be a miss, "-" is displayed in a static manner, and during the variable display, the light may be turned off and "-" may be displayed repeatedly.

[0068] The round number indicator 66 is composed of six LEDs and is for displaying the number of rounds when a jackpot state (special game) occurs, and starts lighting the LEDs in a predetermined manner indicating the number of rounds when the jackpot game starts, keeps the LEDs lit during the jackpot game, and turns off the LEDs when the jackpot game ends. For example, if the jackpot game has four rounds, only the leftmost LED lights up, and if the jackpot game has ten rounds, all the LEDs light up.

[0069] The right-hit indicator 67 is composed of one LED and is used to execute a right-hit notification that prompts the player to fire the game ball toward the right-side game area (so-called right hit). Basically, the LED does not light up during normal game play, but lights up during a jackpot state (special game play), during a special game play state described below, and during a specific time-saving game play state.

[0070] The status confirmation indicator 68 is composed of one LED and is used to execute a time-saving notification to indicate that the time-saving game state is in progress. When the time-saving game state starts, the LED lights up, and when the time-saving game state ends, the LED goes out.

[0071] The game status indicator (not shown) is composed of a single LED and is used to notify the player that the game is in a special probability game state or a time-limited game state. When power is turned on to the gaming machine 1, the LED lights up if the game is in a special probability game state or a time-limited game state, and then the LED goes out when the special probability game state or the time-limited game state ends (the game status changes).

[0072] Inside the play area 5a, a sub information display device 80 is provided, which consists of a sub first change indicator, a sub second change indicator, a sub first hold indicator, a sub second hold indicator, a sub normal map change indicator, a sub normal map hold indicator, and a sub right-hit indicator. This sub information display device 80 is basically composed of LEDs.

[0073] The sub-first variation indicator is for displaying (informing) whether the first special symbol is being displayed or not, and the sub-second variation indicator is for displaying (informing) whether the second special symbol is being displayed or not, and each is composed of one LED. Then, when the corresponding special symbol starts to be displayed or not, the LED blinks (0.5 seconds on → 0.5 seconds off) at a predetermined cycle (1 second) to display the first lamp symbol LZ1 or the second lamp symbol LZ2 or not, and when the corresponding special symbol is displayed as stopped, the LED goes out.

[0074] In addition, the result of the special symbol jackpot determination may be notified by the sub-first variable indicator or the sub-second variable indicator. In this case, the LED may be lit in the case of a jackpot and turned off in the case of a miss.

[0075] The sub-first hold indicator is for displaying the number of first hold information (first hold number) described later, and the sub-second hold indicator is for displaying the number of second hold information (second hold number) described later, and each is composed of two LEDs. When the hold number is "0", the left and right LEDs are turned off, when the hold number is "1", the left LED is turned on and the right LED is turned off, when the hold number is "2", the left LED flashes and the right LED is turned on when the hold number is "3", and when the hold number is "4", the left and right LEDs flash.

[0076] The sub-regular pattern variation indicator is for displaying (informing) the result of the winning lottery, and is composed of one LED. Then, when the variable display of the regular pattern starts, the LED blinks (variable display) at a predetermined interval. Then, when the regular pattern is displayed in a static state, the mode indicating the result of the winning lottery (lights up in the case of a win, turns off in the case of a loss) is displayed in a static state.

[0077] In addition, in order to enable the user to know only whether or not the sub-regular pattern change display is displaying a change in the regular pattern, the sub-regular pattern change display may be configured to flash while displaying a change in the regular pattern, and to light up or go out when the regular pattern is displayed as stopped.

[0078] The sub-regular map reservation indicator is used to display the number of reserved regular map memories (regular map reservation number), and is composed of two LEDs. When the regular map reservation number is "0", the left and right LEDs are turned off, when the regular map reservation number is "1", the left LED is turned on and the right LED is turned off, when the regular map reservation number is "2", the left LED is turned on and the right LED is turned on when the regular map reservation number is "3", and when the regular map reservation number is "4", the left and right LEDs are turned on.

[0079] The sub right-hit indicator is for encouraging the player to shoot the game ball toward the right side of the game area 5a (so-called right hit), and is composed of one LED. The LED lights up during the big win state (special game) and the time-saving state, and turns off in other game states.

[0080] A first image display device 70 (main display device) consisting of an LCD display is provided at the back of the performance space 40a defined inside the decorative frame 40, and a second image display device 71 (central sub-display device) consisting of an LCD display with a smaller size and display area than the first image display device 70 is provided at the bottom of the performance space 40a in front of the first image display device 70, and a movable performance device 77 for performing moving performances is provided at the top of the performance space 40a.

[0081] In the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71, various effects are displayed according to the progress of the game. The effects include a customer waiting demo effect performed while the variable display of the special symbol is not being executed, a variable effect accompanied by a variable display of a plurality of effect symbols 70a performed while the variable display of the special symbol is being executed, a variable display (update variable) of the special symbol TZ (so-called fourth symbol) performed while the variable display of the special symbol is being executed, and a big win effect performed during the execution of a big win game.

[0082] In addition, the second image display device 71 is capable of performing a movement effect by being moved by a liquid crystal movable device (not shown) composed of a solenoid, motor, etc. while a changeable effect is being performed by the first image display device 70.

[0083] Specifically, the movement effect is achieved by vertical movement (rising and descending) between a standby position (lower position) located near the end of the first image display device 70 and a performance position (upper position) located near the center of the first image display device 70. The movement direction of the second image display device 71 may be left-right or front-back, or the movement effect may be achieved by operating the performance button 17.

[0084] The display section (effective display area) of the first image display device 70 is formed with a variable display area for displaying three performance patterns 70a (left pattern, middle pattern, right pattern), and a display area for executing a display performance (such as displaying a background image) according to the performance mode related to the execution of the variable performance.

[0085] The performance symbol 70a is composed of symbols showing numbers from "1" to "9", and starts to change in response to the start of the special symbol changing display executed by the first special symbol display device 60 and the second special symbol display device 61, and stops in response to the stop of the special symbol changing display. The performance symbol 70a may be a symbol showing alphabets such as "A" to "F".

[0086] The performance symbols 70a are displayed stationary for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) in a state that notifies the result of the jackpot determination (miss state, jackpot state). The jackpot state is a combination of the same performance symbols 70a, such as "777" or "555", and the miss state is any other state.

[0087] The manner in which the display of the performance pattern 70a changes is scrolling in the vertical direction, but it may also be scrolling in the horizontal direction, or it may be switching on the spot or rotating (spinning) on ​​its own.

[0088] In addition, during the changing display (changing performance) of the performance pattern 70a, various performance images such as background images and characters, movies, etc. are displayed on the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 depending on the result of the jackpot determination, thereby increasing the player's anticipation of the execution of a jackpot game (special game).

[0089] The first image display device 70 is formed with a first hold icon display area 70B for displaying a number of first hold icons (first hold information) corresponding to the first hold number (U1) in a normal game state, etc., a second hold icon display area 70D for displaying a number of second hold icons (second hold information) corresponding to the second hold number (U2) in a time-saving game state, etc., an icon display area 70C for displaying the icon (execution information) indicating that a variable performance is being executed, a first hold number display area 70E for displaying the first hold number (U1) numerically, and a second hold number display area 70F for displaying the second hold number (U2) numerically.

[0090] The first hold icon display area 70B is divided into a first display section (first area), a second display section (second area), a third display section (third area), and a fourth display section (fourth area) from the side closest to the icon display area 70C, and the first display section to the fourth display section display a number of first hold icons corresponding to the first hold number (U1).

[0091] Specifically, in the first hold icon display area, the first display section of 70B displays the first hold icon indicating the first hold information in which the first special pattern changing display is executed first, the second display section displays the first hold icon indicating the first hold information in which the first special pattern changing display is executed second, the third display section displays the first hold icon indicating the first hold information in which the first special pattern changing display is executed third, and the fourth display section displays the first hold icon indicating the first hold information in which the first special pattern changing display is executed fourth.

[0092] The second hold icon display area 70D is divided from the left into a first display section (first area), a second display section (second area), a third display section (third area), and a fourth display section (fourth area), and the first display section to the fourth display section display a number of second hold icons corresponding to the second hold number (U2).

[0093] Specifically, in the second reserve icon display area 70D, the first display section displays a second reserve icon indicating the second reserve memory in which the changing display of the second special pattern is executed first, the second display section displays a second reserve icon indicating the second reserve memory in which the changing display of the second special pattern is executed second, the third display section displays a second reserve icon indicating the second reserve memory in which the changing display of the second special pattern is executed third, and the fourth display section displays a second reserve icon indicating the second reserve memory in which the changing display of the second special pattern is executed fourth.

[0094] The icon display area 70C is formed directly above a pedestal image to clearly distinguish it from the first hold icon display area 70B and the second hold icon display area 70D, and the icon is displayed as if it is sitting or floating on top of this pedestal image.

[0095] Specifically, with the start of the variable display of the first special pattern (performance pattern 70a), the first reserved icons displayed in the first reserved icon display area 70B move (shift) one by one toward the icon display area 70C, and the first reserved icon displayed in the first display section of the first reserved icon display area 70B moves (shifts) to the icon display area 70C, becoming the icon, and the icon disappears (is erased) at the end of the variable display of the first special pattern (performance pattern 70a). In other words, a disappearance performance (erasing performance) of the icon is performed.

[0096] In addition, with the start of the variable display of the second special pattern (performance pattern 70a), the second reserved icons displayed in the second reserved icon display area 70D move (shift) one by one toward the icon display area 70C, and the second reserved icon displayed in the first display section of the second reserved icon display area 70D moves (shifts) to the icon display area 70C, becoming the icon, and the icon disappears (is erased) at the end of the variable display of the second special pattern (performance pattern 70a). Note that the icon may be erased during the variable display of the special pattern (performance pattern 70a).

[0097] The movable performance device 77 has a first movable member 77a and a second movable member 77b that are operable, and is capable of performing a motion performance by making the first movable member 77a and the second movable member 77b perform a predetermined motion during a variable performance or a big win game performance executed by the first image display device 70. In addition, the first movable member 77a and the second movable member 77b are provided with a board lighting device 76 having a plurality of decorative LEDs, and are capable of emitting light in a predetermined manner during the performance of the motion performance.

[0098] Specifically, the first movable member 77a moves (rising and descending) between a standby position located toward the end (upper) of the first image display device 70 and a performance position located toward the center (lower) of the first image display device 70. The second movable member 77b moves between a standby position covering a part of the front of the first movable member 77a and a performance position retreating from the front of the first movable member 77a.

[0099] On the back side of the game board 5, there are provided a main control device 110A incorporating a main control board 110 that controls the progress of the game, a presentation control device 130A incorporating a presentation control board 130 that controls the presentation of the game, and an upper cover member 23 made of transparent resin that covers the rear of the main control device 110A and the presentation control device 130A, and the main control device 110A and the presentation control device 130A are arranged vertically side by side.

[0100] At the rear of the performance control device 130A, there is a changeover switch 22 for switching to one of a number of adjustment modes in which reference values ​​for the volume of the performance sound output from the audio output device 9 and the light intensity of various light sources (various lighting devices, various display devices) are set, and in the normal state, the rear is covered by an upper cover member 23.

[0101] On the back side of the inner frame 3, there are provided a frame control device 120A (value control device) which incorporates a frame control board 120 which controls the number of game balls (game value amount) owned by the player and controls information communication with the dedicated unit 170, a power supply device 160A which incorporates a power supply board 160, a lending device connection terminal board 100 which is provided with a lending device connection terminal 101 for connecting dedicated wiring for communication with the dedicated unit 170 which is arranged in parallel with the gaming machine 1, and a lower cover member 120B made of transparent resin which covers the upper rear of the frame control device 120A.

[0102] The power supply unit 160A is disposed near one of the left and right ends of the lower part of the inner frame 3 (right side in FIG. 4), and a power cord outlet portion with a power plug 161 at its tip is provided on one of the left and right sides (the part near the pivot axis of the inner frame 3 on the right side in FIG. 4), as well as a power switch 164 that can be turned ON and OFF.

[0103] The frame control device 120A is positioned so that it overlaps the rear of the power supply unit 160A, near the other left or right side of the inner frame 3 (near the free rotation end of the inner frame 3, which is the left side in Figure 4), so that the power cord outlet and power switch of the power supply unit 160A are exposed to the rear.

[0104] A rental device connection terminal board 100 for communicating with the dedicated unit 170 is provided on the back side of the inner frame 3, above the power switch 164, and a rental device connection terminal 101 is implemented on the rental device connection terminal board 100, into which a connector provided at the end of a dedicated cable for communicating with the dedicated unit 170 is inserted.

[0105] The frame control board 120 built into the frame control device 120A is provided with a frame control display 125 for displaying the number of game balls (amount of game value) owned by the player, similar to the game ball number display 135 provided in the glass frame 4, but the game ball number display 135 and the frame control display 125 are arranged offset in the vertical and horizontal directions of the gaming machine 1. Specifically, the game ball number display 135 is disposed near the rotation axis of the glass frame 4, and the frame control display 125 is disposed below the game ball number display 135 and near the free rotation end of the inner frame 3.

[0106] In this way, by arranging the game ball count display 135 on the front side of the gaming machine close to the rotation axis of the glass frame 4, even when an amusement store attendant opens the inner frame 3 or the glass frame 4, the movement range of the game ball count display 135 is small and the visibility of the game ball count display 135 is not extremely reduced, thereby making it possible to improve the convenience of the amusement store attendant and players when checking the display contents of the game ball count display 135.

[0107] In addition, since the frame control display 125 provided on the back side of the gaming machine is provided near the free rotation end of the inner frame 3, when an amusement store clerk opens the inner frame 3 to check the frame control display 125, the frame control display 125 is easier to see than if the frame control display 125 was provided near the rotation axis of the inner frame 3, making it possible to improve the convenience of the amusement store clerk when checking the display content of the frame control display 125.

[0108] In addition, the lower cover member 120B covers only the upper side of the frame control device 120A (such as various female connectors 127a to 127f exposed from the frame control board case 300 described later), and does not cover various buttons (a game ball number clear button 121b related to the game ball number clear switch 121 described later, a ball removal button 122b related to the ball removal switch 122, and an error reset button 123b related to the error reset switch 123 described later) provided on the lower side of the frame control device 120A. Therefore, it becomes easier to operate various buttons (a game ball number clear button 121b related to the game ball number clear switch 121 described later, a ball removal button 122b related to the ball removal switch 122, and an error reset button 123b related to the error reset switch 123 described later) provided on the lower side of the frame control device 120A, and it is possible to improve the convenience of the game store staff.

[0109] In addition, the lower cover member 120B does not cover various stickers (a frame control number sticker 308 and an operation guide sticker 309 described later) attached to the frame control device 120A or the frame control indicator 125 mounted on the frame control board 120. Therefore, the lower cover member 120B does not obstruct the visibility of the various stickers and the frame control indicator 125, which can improve the convenience of the gaming facility staff.

[0110] In addition, an acquisition limit device operation indicator for displaying the operation status of the acquisition limit device described later may be provided on the front side of the glass frame 4. The acquisition limit device operation indicator may be composed of an LED or 7-segment display that is lit up when the acquisition limit device is operated, or the acquisition limit device operation indicator may be composed of a slide panel that can be operated by an arcade staff member (it cannot be operated when the glass frame 4 is closed, but can be operated when the glass frame 4 is open), and when the acquisition limit device is not operated, the panel section may slide to display the inactive state, and when it is operated, the panel section may slide to display the active state.

[0111] (Main control unit configuration) The configuration of main control device 110A will be described with reference to Figures 5 and 6. Figure 5(a) is a front view of main control device 110A, Figure 5(b) is a rear view of main control device 110A, and Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of main control device 110A.

[0112] The main control device 110A comprises a rectangular main control board 110 on which various electronic components (main control unit 110m, various connectors, various switches, integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.) are mounted, a main control board case 200 made of transparent resin which houses the main control board 110 inside, a sealing seal 223 for restricting the opening of the main control board case 200 (leaving traces of opening), a cutter member 222 made of transparent resin for breaking the sealing seal 223, and a sealing cover member 221 made of transparent resin which is attached to the main control board case 200 so as to cover the sealing seal 223.

[0113] At one end of the short side of the main control board 110 (near the long side at the back in FIG. 6), there are mounted a main control unit 110m (a one-chip microcomputer having a CPU, ROM, and RWM) that controls the progress of the game, a main inspection connector 116 into which a male connector provided at the end of wiring for electrically connecting to an inspection device for inspecting the main control device 110A (specifically, the main control unit 110m) at an amusement facility is inserted, and an information display 115 for displaying setting values, which will be described later, and the like.

[0114] In addition, on the other end side of the short side of the main control board 110 (near the long side in front of Figure 6), there are implemented a number of female connectors 117a to 117g into which male connectors provided at the ends of wiring for electrically connecting to the frame control board 120 and the performance control board 130 are inserted.

[0115] In addition, on one end of the main control board 110 in the longitudinal direction (near the short side on the right side in Figure 6), there are implemented an RWM clear switch 111a which, when operated by a gaming store clerk, inputs a signal to clear the memory contents of the main RAM 110c of the main control unit 110m or to update a setting value which is the stage of the advantageous degree of the game (corresponding to the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot determination described below), and a setting key switch 112a which inputs a signal to transition to a state in which the setting value can be changed or a state in which the setting value can be confirmed, when operated by a gaming store clerk using a setting key.

[0116] The main control board case 200 is equipped with an upper case member 201 formed in a recessed shape that is open at the bottom and covers the front side of the main control board 110, and a lower case member 211 formed in a recessed shape that is open at the top and covers the back side of the main control board 110, and by closing the upper case member 201 and the lower case member 211, a storage space for accommodating the main control board 110 is formed.

[0117] The upper case member 201 has an opposing wall (top plate portion 202, etc.) that faces the surface of the main control board 110 and serves as the top plate of the recessed chamber, an upper peripheral wall portion 203 that hangs down (extends) from the end portion (peripheral portion) of the opposing wall and serves as the side wall of the recessed chamber, and an upper flange portion 210 for attaching the main control device 110A to the back side of the game board 5.

[0118] The opposing walls of the upper case member 201 have a top plate portion 202 (uniform thickness of 2 mm) at the highest position, a first step portion 205a that forms a step with the top plate portion 202 at one end side of the longitudinal direction of the upper case member 201 and one end side of the lateral direction (upper left corner of Figure 5(a)), and a second step portion 205b that forms a step with the top plate portion 202 at the other end side of the lateral direction of the upper case member 201 (lower side of Figure 5(a)).

[0119] The distance from the surface of main control board 110 decreases in the order of top plate portion 202 (first opposing wall)>first step portion 205a (second opposing wall)>second step portion 205b (third opposing wall).

[0120] A main management number sticker attachment section 207 is provided to the right of the center of the top panel 202 (at a position that does not overlap with the main control section 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, or information display 115) for affixing a main management number sticker 208 printed with management information (identification information) of the main control board 110.

[0121] The main control number sticker pasting section 207 is a rectangular area recessed by lowering a part of the top panel section 202. A main control number sticker 208 is pasted on the main control number sticker pasting section 207, and a model information sticker 209 on which model information of the gaming machine 1 is printed is pasted on the pasting area arranged on the left side of the main control number sticker pasting section 207 (at a position that does not overlap the main control section 110m, the RWM clear switch 111a, the setting key switch 112a, and the information display 115).

[0122] The surface of main control number sticker affixing section 207 is designed to be approximately flush with or flush with the back surface (the surface facing main control board 110) of top panel section 202. Therefore, the height (distance, width) from the surface of main control board 110 to main control number sticker 208 and the height (distance, width) from the surface of main control board 110 to the back surface (the surface facing main control board 110) of top panel section 202 are approximately the same as or flush with each other.

[0123] An opening is formed in the top panel portion 202 at a position corresponding to the RWM clear switch 111a mounted on the main control board 110, allowing the RWM clear switch 111a to be operated. An RWM clear button 111b for pressing the operating portion of the RWM clear switch 111a is loosely fitted in this opening so as to be able to move up and down. By pressing the RWM clear button 111b, the RWM clear switch 111a can be turned ON.

[0124] In addition, at a position on the top panel portion 202 corresponding to the setting key switch 112a mounted on the main control board 110, a cylinder opening for exposing the key cylinder of the setting key switch 112a is formed, making it possible to insert the setting key into the keyhole of the key cylinder and rotate it.

[0125] An opening is formed in the first stage 205a at a position corresponding to the main inspection connector 116 mounted on the main control board 110 to expose the main inspection connector 116 to the outside, making it possible to insert a male connector provided at the end of the wiring extending from the inspection device into the main inspection connector 116.

[0126] At positions of the second stage 205b corresponding to the multiple female connectors 117a-117g mounted on the main control board 110, multiple openings are formed for exposing the multiple female connectors 117a-117f to the outside, making it possible to insert male connectors provided at the ends of wiring for electrically connecting to the frame control device 120A and the performance control device 130A into the various female connectors 117a-117g.

[0127] The lower case member 211 has an opposing wall (bottom plate portion 212, etc.) that faces the back surface of the main control board 110 and serves as the bottom plate of the recessed chamber, a lower peripheral wall portion 213 that rises (extends) upward from the end portion (peripheral edge portion) of the opposing wall and serves as the side wall of the recessed chamber, and a lower flange portion 220 that cooperates with the upper flange portion 210 of the upper case member 201 to attach the main control device 110A to the back surface side of the game board 5.

[0128] At one longitudinal end of the main control board case 200 (left side in Figure 5(a)), there is a main crimping portion 204A for sealing the main control board case 200 when the upper case member 201 and the lower case member 211 are closed with the main control board 110 housed therein, and at the other longitudinal end of the main control board case 200 (right side in Figure 6(a)), there is a seal sticker attachment portion 206A for accommodating a cutter member 222 and attaching a seal sticker 223 across the upper case member 201 and the lower case member 211.

[0129] The main crimping portion 204A has an upper crimping portion 204 connected to the upper case member 201 via a breaking portion, a lower crimping portion 214 connected to the lower case member 211 via a breaking portion, and a fastening member that is pressed from the upper crimping portion 204 into the lower crimping portion 214 to fasten the upper crimping portion 204 and the lower crimping portion 214.

[0130] The upper crimping portion 204 has a first upper crimping portion 204a used to initially seal the main control board case 200, and a second upper crimping portion 204b for resealing the main control board case 200 after the main control board case 200 is initially opened, and the first upper crimping portion 204a and the second upper crimping portion 204b are arranged side by side in the short direction of the main control board case 200.

[0131] The lower crimping portion 214 has a first lower crimping portion 214a used to initially seal the main control board case 200, and a second lower crimping portion 214b for resealing the main control board case 200 after the main control board case 200 is initially opened, and the first lower crimping portion 214a and the second lower crimping portion 214b are arranged side by side in the short direction of the main control board case 200.

[0132] The sealing seal affixing portion 206A has an upper affixing portion 206a provided so as to protrude laterally from the upper peripheral wall portion 203 of the upper case member 201, and a lower affixing portion 216a provided so as to protrude laterally from the lower peripheral wall portion 213 of the lower case member 211, and an accommodation space for the cutter member 222 is formed between the upper affixing portion 206a and the lower affixing portion 216a arranged vertically. Then, with the cutter member 222 accommodated in the accommodation space, the sealing seal 223 is affixed across the upper affixing portion 206a and the lower affixing portion 206b, thereby sealing the board case.

[0133] The seal cover member 221 is formed in a recessed chamber with one side open, and is provided with engagement portions (not shown) inside the recessed chamber that engage with both longitudinal ends of the cutter member 222. When the seal cover member 221 is attached to the main control board case 200 so as to enclose the seal seal affixing portion 206A with the seal seal 223 affixed thereto, the engagement portions formed inside the recessed chamber of the seal cover member 221 engage with the cutter member 222, thereby protecting the seal seal 223.

[0134] When main control board case 200 configured in this manner is first opened for inspection or the like, seal cover member 221 is first removed, at which time cutter member 222 engaged with seal cover member 221 moves in conjunction with the movement of seal cover member 221, thereby breaking sealing seal 223 and releasing the seal of main control board case 200. Then, the breaking portion of first upper crimping portion 204a and the breaking portion of first lower crimping portion 214a are broken using a tool such as pliers to release the seal by main crimping portion 204A, and main control board case 200 is opened.

[0135] When resealing the main control board case 200 after opening it, the second upper crimping portion 204b and the second lower crimping portion 214b are fixed with a fixing member with the main control board 110 housed in the main control board case 200, thereby resealing the main control board case 200. Then, the seal cover member 221 is attached so as to enclose the seal seal affixing portion 206A. Note that, although the cutter member 222 is not housed in the seal seal affixing portion 206A when the main control board case 200 is resealed, it may be housed therein.

[0136] In this way, the main control number sticker 208 and the model information sticker 209 are affixed to positions (areas) of the main control board case 200 that do not overlap with the main control unit 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, and information display 115 mounted on the main control board 110. This ensures the visibility of electronic components that require a high level of visual inspection or operation, and improves convenience for game store staff.

[0137] In addition, various female connectors 117 for transmitting signals to and from the frame control device 120A, which is provided below the main control device 110A, are mounted on one end of the main control board 110 closer to the frame control device 120A, and the main control unit 110m and the information display 115 are mounted on the other end of the main control board 110. This makes it possible to avoid the inconvenience of the wiring for electrically connecting the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A overlapping with the main control unit 110m and the information display 115, and makes it possible to ensure the visibility of the main control unit 110m and the information display 115.

[0138] Although multiple female connectors 117a-117g for transmitting signals to and from frame control board 120 and performance control board 130 are mounted on one end side of main control board 110 in the short side direction, they may also be mounted on one end side of main control board 110 in the long side direction, or a female connector for transmitting signals to and from frame control board 120 located below main control board 110 may be mounted on the end side of main control board 110 closer to frame control board 120, and a female connector for transmitting signals to and from performance control board 130 located above main control board 110 may be mounted on the end side of main control board 110 closer to performance control board 130, or other mounting arrangements may be used.

[0139] In addition, the information display 115 is mounted on the other end side of the short side of the main control board 110, but it may be implemented in a position closer to the center of the main control board 110 as long as it is near the RWM clear switch 111a or the setting key switch 112a, or it may be mounted in another position.

[0140] In addition, in the case of a gaming machine 1 that is not equipped with a setting key switch 112a (a setting change mode for changing a setting value or a setting confirmation mode for confirming and displaying a setting value), the information display 115 may not be implemented.

[0141] (Relationship between the distances between two points on each part of the main control unit) The relationship of the distance between two points for each part of main control device 110A will be described with reference to Fig. 7. The left diagram of Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Fig. 5, and the right diagram of Fig. 7 is an enlarged view of the dotted circle part in the left diagram.

[0142] First, the main control unit 110m is operated by inserting multiple terminals protruding from the bottom of the main body, which has a vertical width greater than the width between the two side surfaces, into through holes formed in the main control board 110. On one side of the main body, chip information 110m1 (chip model number, product code, manufacturer name, etc.) indicating the main control unit 110m is printed in black, and a model information sticker 110m2 for the main chip, on which model information (manufacturer name, model name, etc.) is printed, is affixed next to the chip information 110m1.

[0143] The distance (height, width) L1 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the surface (model information sticker 209) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 is greater than the distance (height, width) L2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200.

[0144] The distance (height, width) L2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 is greater than the distance (height, width) L4 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the main control unit 110m.

[0145] The distance (height, width) L4 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control substrate 110 to the upper end of the main control unit 110m is greater than the distance (height, width) L7 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control substrate 110 to the upper end of the main chip model information sticker 110m2 that is affixed to the side of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer).

[0146] The distance (height, width) L7 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the main chip model information sticker 110m2 affixed to the side of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer) is greater than the distance (height, width) L3 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the main inspection connector 116.

[0147] The distance (height, width) L3 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 is approximately the same as the distance (height, width) L5 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the chip information 110m1 printed on the side of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer).

[0148] The distance (height, width) L5 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control substrate 110 to the upper end of the chip information 110m1 printed on the side of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer) is greater than the distance (height, width) L6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control substrate 110 to the lower end of the chip information 110m1 printed on the side of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer).

[0149] The distance (height, width) L6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control substrate 110 to the bottom end of the chip information 110m1 printed on the side of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer) is greater than the distance (height, width) L8 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control substrate 110 to the bottom end of the main chip model information sticker 110m2 affixed to the side of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer).

[0150] The distance (height, width) L2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 is greater than the distance (height, width) H5 in the thickness direction of the board from the display surface of the information display 115 to the surface (model information sticker 209) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200.

[0151] The distance (height, width) H5 in the thickness direction of the board from the display surface of the information display 115 to the surface (model information sticker 209) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 is approximately the same as the distance (height, width) H7 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the surface (model information sticker 209) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200.

[0152] The distance (height, width) H7 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the surface (model information sticker 209) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 is greater than the distance (height, width) H6 in the thickness direction of the board from the display surface of the information display 115 to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200.

[0153] The distance (height, width) H6 in the thickness direction of the board from the display surface of the information display 115 to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 is approximately the same as the distance (height, width) H8 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200.

[0154] The distance (height, width) H8 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the underside (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 is greater than the distance (height, width) H3 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer) to the surface (model information sticker 209) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200.

[0155] The distance (height, width) H3 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (single-chip microcomputer) to the surface (model information sticker 209) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 is greater than the distance (height, width) H4 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (single-chip microcomputer) to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200.

[0156] In addition, the distance (height, width) L4 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the main control unit 110m may be smaller than the distance (height, width) L3 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the main inspection connector 116. In this case, the distance (height, width) L7 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the main chip model information sticker 110m2 attached to the side of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer) and the distance (height, width) L5 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the chip information 110m1 printed on the side of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer) are also smaller than the distance (height, width) L3 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the main inspection connector 116.

[0157] (Sticker attached to the main control board case) The stickers affixed to main control board case 200 will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Fig. 8(a) is a diagram showing main control number sticker 208 affixed to main control number sticker affixing section 207, and Fig. 8(b) is a diagram showing model information sticker 209 affixed to main control board case 200 alongside main control number sticker 208.

[0158] As shown in FIG. 8(a), main management number sticker 208 is a transparent rectangular sticker with a watermark (pattern) to prevent counterfeiting, and is provided with a light-transmitting section 208a which allows the rear to be seen through, a main management information printed section 208b on which management information for main control device 110A is printed, an opener entry section 208c for recording the person who opened main control board case 200, an opening date entry section 208d for recording the date on which main control board case 200 was opened, an information printed section 208e on which predetermined text information is printed, a line section 208f which is printed to follow the outline of main management number sticker 208, and a light-transmitting window section 208g which allows the rear of main management number sticker 208 to be seen through.

[0159] The main management information printed section 208b is provided at a position near the top of the main management number sticker 208, and has a white printed section (opaque section) consisting of a square first area and a rectangular second area extending rightward from the right side of the first area, a two-dimensional code (QR code: registered trademark) that is printed in the first area of ​​the white printed section (opaque section) and is an information image for identifying the main control device 110A (main control board 110), and an identification symbol "AA-1" that indicates the name of the manufacturer that manufactured the main control device 110A (main control board 110), and a management number "No. 111111" for identifying the main control device 110A (main control board 110) that is printed in the second area. The two-dimensional code (QR code: registered trademark) contains information on the manufacturer's name and the management number.

[0160] The opener entry field 208c is a white printed area (opaque area) that is long from left to right and is located to the left of the center in the vertical direction of the main management number sticker 208.It has a first opener entry field 208c1 for recording the first opener, and a second opener entry field 208c2 that is located below the first opener entry field 208c1 and is used to record the second opener.

[0161] The opening date entry field 208d is a white printed area (opaque area) that is long from left to right and is located to the right of the main management number sticker 208, spaced to the right of the first opener entry field 208c1, and has a first opening date entry field 208d1 for entering the first opening date, and a second opening date entry field 208d2 for entering the second opening date, located to the right of the second opener entry field 208c2 and below the first opening date entry field 208d1, with a space in between.

[0162] The information printing section 208e has a first information printing section 208e1 of “Main board management number” printed in black above the main management information printing section 208b, a second information printing section 208e2 of “Opener” printed in black above the first opener entry field 208c1, a third information printing section 208e3 of “Date of Opening” printed in black above the first date of opening entry field 208d1, and a fourth information printing section 208e4 of the manufacturer name “〇 ABC” printed in black near the bottom end of the main management number sticker 208.

[0163] The line portion 208f has a left line portion 208f1 printed along the left outer edge of the main management number sticker 208 from near the first information printed portion 208e1 to near the fourth information printed portion 208e4, and a right line portion 208f2 printed along the right outer edge of the main management number sticker 208 from near the first information printed portion 208e1 to near the fourth information printed portion 208e4, and the left line portion 208f1 and the right line portion 208f2 surround the main management information printed portion 208b, the opener entry field 208c, the opening date entry field 208d, etc.

[0164] The light-transmitting window 208g includes a first light-transmitting window 208g1 provided between the main management information printed section 208b and the first opener's entry section 208c1, a second light-transmitting window 208g2 provided between the first opener's entry section 208c1 and the second opener's entry section 208c2, a third light-transmitting window 208g3 provided between the main management information printed section 208b and the first opening date entry section 208d1, a fourth light-transmitting window 208g4 provided between the first opener's entry section 208d1 and the second opening date entry section 208d2, and a fourth light-transmitting window 208g5 provided between the first opener's entry section 208c1 and the first opening date diary entry section 208d2. It has a fifth light-transmitting window portion 208g5 provided between the entry column 208d1, a sixth light-transmitting window portion 208g6 provided between the second opener entry column 208c2 and the second opening date entry column 208d2, a seventh light-transmitting window portion 208g7 provided between the opener entry column 208c and the left line portion 208f1, an eighth light-transmitting window portion 208g8 provided between the opening date entry column 208d and the right line portion 208f2, and a ninth light-transmitting window portion 208g9 provided between the opener entry column 208c or the opening date entry column 208d and the fourth information printing portion 208e4.

[0165] Furthermore, through each of the light-transmitting windows 208g1 to 208g9 and the main control board case 200, it is possible to see the main control unit 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, information display 115, various female connectors 117a to 117g, and other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.) mounted on the main control board 110.

[0166] In addition, the visibility of the various electronic components mounted on the main control board 110 differs when the electronic components are viewed only through (through) the main control board case 200 compared to when the electronic components are viewed through (through) the light-transmitting window portion 208g and the main control board case 200 (specifically, the visibility is higher in the former case).

[0167] 8(b), the model information sticker 209 is a transparent rectangular sticker, and includes a light-transmitting section 209a that allows the rear to be seen through, an information-written section 209b on which the model code of the gaming machine 1 (main control device 110A) is printed, a dividing line section 209c that divides the model information sticker 209 into upper and lower sections, an information-printed section 209d on which predetermined character information is printed, and a light-transmitting window section 209e that allows the rear side of the model information sticker 209 to be seen through. Note that the model information sticker 209 does not have a watermark (pattern) for preventing counterfeiting, and is smaller in width (area) in the vertical and horizontal directions than the main control number sticker 208.

[0168] The information writing section 209b is located toward the lower right side of the model information sticker 209, and has a rectangular white printed section (opaque section) that is long from left to right, and the model symbol printed in the rectangular part of the white printed section (opaque section).

[0169] The dividing line portion 209c is configured by a white printed portion (opaque portion) provided in the center position of the model information sticker 209 across the left-right direction.

[0170] The information printing section 209d has a model information printing section 209d1 in which the model name of the gaming machine 1 (main control device 110A) "Pachinko XXXXXXABCD" is printed in black in the area above the dividing line section 209c, and a manufacturer name printing section 209d2 in which the manufacturer name of the gaming machine 1 (main control device 110A) "Manufacturer Name: Co., Ltd." is printed in black in an area below the dividing line section 209c and to the left of the model information sticker 209.

[0171] The light-transmitting window 209e is provided between the information written portion 209b and the partition line portion 209c.

[0172] Furthermore, through the translucent window portion 209e and the main control board case 200, it is possible to see the main control unit 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, information display 115, various female connectors 117a to 117g, and other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.) mounted on the main control board 110.

[0173] In addition, the visibility of the various electronic components mounted on the main control board 110 differs when the various electronic components are viewed only through (through) the main control board case 200 and when the various electronic components are viewed through (through) the light-transmitting window portion 209e and the main control board case 200 (specifically, the visibility is higher in the former case than in the latter case).

[0174] In this way, the main control number sticker 208 is configured to include an identification information display area (main control information printed section 208b) having a two-dimensional code (first information) which is an information image for identifying the main control device 110A (main control board 110), an identification symbol (second information) indicating the name of the manufacturer of the main control device 110A, and a control number (third information) for identifying the main control device 110A, and an opening information entry area (opener entry field 208c, opening date entry field 208d) for entering opening information of the main control device 110A. This makes it easier to inspect and check the main control device 110A, improving convenience for game parlor staff.

[0175] Furthermore, the main control number sticker 208 has an identification information display area (main control information print area 208b) having a two-dimensional code (first information) which is an information image for identifying the main control device 110A (main control board 110), an identification symbol (second information) which indicates the name of the manufacturer of the main control device 110A, and a control number (third information) for identifying the main control device 110A, and an opening information entry area (opener entry field 208c, Between the identification information display area and the opening information entry area, there is provided a see-through area (light-transmitting portion 208a, light-transmitting window portion 208g) through which various electronic components (main control portion 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, information display device 115, various female connectors 117a to 117g, and other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.)) mounted on the rear main control board 110 can be visually confirmed. Therefore, even if the main control number sticker 208 is affixed to the main control board case 200, various electronic components behind the main control number sticker 208 can be visually confirmed through the light-transmitting area, and the security of the gaming machine can be ensured.

[0176] In addition, the main control number sticker 208 (opening information entry area) includes a first entry area (opener entry field 208c) in which the person who opened the main control device 110A can be entered, and a second entry area (opening date entry field 208d) in which the date of opening of the main control device 110A can be entered, and between the first entry area (opener entry field 208c) and the second entry area (opening date entry field 208d) there is provided a see-through area (transparent portion 208a, translucent window portion 208g) in which various electronic components (main control unit 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, information display 115, various female connectors 117a to 117g, and other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.)) mounted on the main control board 110 at the rear are visible. Therefore, even if the main management number sticker 208 is affixed to the main control board case 200, various electronic components behind the main management number sticker 208 can be visually confirmed through the see-through area, making it possible to ensure the security of the gaming machine.

[0177] In addition, the model information sticker 209 includes a model information display area (information description section 209b, model information printing section 209d1, manufacturer name printing section 209d2) for identifying the model of the main control device 110A (gaming machine 1). This makes it easier to identify the model of the main control device 110A (gaming machine 1), improving convenience for gaming store staff.

[0178] The model information sticker 209 includes an information section 209b on which a model code is printed and a partition line section 209c that partitions the model information sticker, and between the information section 209b and the partition line section 209c, there is a see-through area (light-transmitting section 209a, light-transmitting window section 209e) that allows various electronic components (main control section 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, information display 115, various female connectors 117a to 117g, and other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.)) mounted on the rear main control board 110 to be seen. Therefore, even if the model information sticker 209 is attached to the main control board case 200, various electronic components behind the model information sticker 209 can be visually confirmed through the light-transmitting area, and the security of the gaming machine can be ensured.

[0179] Also, the area of ​​the model information sticker 209, which contains less information important for the management and security of the gaming machine 1 and therefore contains less information, is smaller than the area of ​​the main management number sticker 208, which contains a large amount of information important for the management and security of the gaming machine 1. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the main control board 110 from being extremely reduced by the model information sticker 209, which contains less information important for the management and security of the gaming machine 1 (small amount of information), and it is possible to ensure the security of the gaming machine.

[0180] In addition, the visibility of the various electronic components mounted on the main control board 110 at the rear (main control unit 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, information display 115, various female connectors 117a to 117g, and other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.)) is higher when the various electronic components are viewed through the transparent portion 209e of the model information sticker 209, which is not subjected to the watermark processing (pattern) for the prevention of counterfeiting, than when the various electronic components are viewed through the transparent portion 208a of the main management number sticker 208, which is subjected to the watermark processing (pattern) for the prevention of counterfeiting. Therefore, even if two stickers are attached to the main control board case 200, security is not extremely reduced.

[0181] The RWM clear switch 111a, the setting key switch, and the various female connectors 117a to 117g mounted on the main control board 110 may be made invisible through (transparent) the light-transmitting window 208g and the light-transmitting window 209e.

[0182] (Configuration of frame control device) The configuration of the frame control device 120A will be described with reference to Figures 9 and 10. Figure 9(a) is a front view of the frame control device 120A, Figure 9(b) is a rear view of the frame control device 120A, and Figure 10 is an exploded perspective view of the frame control device 120A.

[0183] The frame control device 120A comprises a rectangular frame control board 120 on which various electronic components (frame control unit 120m, various connectors, various switches, etc.) are mounted, and a frame control board case 300 made of transparent resin that houses the frame control board 120 inside.

[0184] A frame control unit 120m (a one-chip microcomputer having a CPU, ROM, and RWM) that performs control regarding the number of game balls (game value) owned by the player is mounted in a position toward the center of the frame control board 120, and one end side of the short side of the frame control board 120 (along the upper long side of Figure 10) is mounted with a plurality of female connectors 127a to 127f into which male connectors provided at the end of wiring for electrically connecting to the main control board 110 and the performance control board 130 are inserted, and a test connector 128 into which a male connector provided at the end of wiring for electrically connecting to an inspection jig when testing the gaming machine 1 is inserted.

[0185] In addition, on the other end side in the short direction of the frame control board 120 (along the long side at the bottom of FIG. 10), there are provided a game ball number clear switch 121 for performing a process to clear the number of game balls (game value) owned by the player stored in the frame control unit 120m on the condition that the game store clerk operates the power switch 164 simultaneously, a ball removal switch 122 for performing a process (ball removal operation) to remove game balls that are circulated in the gaming machine 1 from the gaming machine on the condition that the game store clerk operates the power switch 164 simultaneously, and a ball removal switch 123 for performing a process (ball removal operation) to remove game balls that are circulated in the gaming machine 1 from the gaming machine without the condition that the game store clerk operates the power switch 164 simultaneously. The device is equipped with an error release switch 123 for performing a process to release a certain error or error notification, a frame control display 125 for displaying multiple pieces of information such as the number of game balls owned by the player (amount of game value), an error code corresponding to the type of error, performance information calculated as a result of play (normal base value, etc.), and information indicating that the ball removal operation is in progress, and a frame inspection connector 126 into which a male connector provided at the end of the wiring for electrically connecting to an inspection device for inspecting the frame control device 120A (specifically, the frame control unit 120m) at an amusement facility is inserted.

[0186] The frame control board case 300 is equipped with a first case member 301 formed in a recessed shape that is open at the bottom and covers the front side of the frame control board 120, and a second case member 311 formed in a recessed shape that is open at the top and covers the back side of the frame control board 120, and by closing the first case member 301 and the second case member 311, a storage space for accommodating the frame control board 120 is formed.

[0187] The first case member 301 has an opposing wall (e.g., top plate portion 302, etc.) that faces the surface of the frame control board 120 and serves as the top plate of the recessed chamber, and an upper peripheral wall portion 303 that hangs down (extends) downward from the end portion (peripheral portion) of the opposing wall and serves as the side wall of the recessed chamber.

[0188] The opposing walls of the first case member 301 include a top plate portion 302 (uniform in thickness, 2 mm) at the highest position, a first step portion 305a forming a step between the top plate portion 302 and the top plate portion 302 at one end side in the longitudinal direction of the first case member 301 (left side in FIG. 9(a)), a second step portion 305b forming a step between the top plate portion 302 and the top plate portion 302 at one end side in the lateral direction of the first case member 301 (upper side in FIG. 9(a)), a third step portion 305c forming a step between the second step portion 305b and the second step portion 305b so as to be continuous with the second step portion 305b in the outward direction (upper side in FIG. 9(a)), and a third step portion 305c forming a step between the second step portion 305b and the other end side in the lateral direction of the first case member 301 (upper side in FIG. 9(a)). 9(a))。 The first case member 301 has a fourth step portion 305d which forms a step between itself and the top plate portion 302 at the other end side in the longitudinal direction (right side in FIG. 9(a)) of the first case member 301 in the short direction (lower side in FIG. 9(a)), a fifth step portion 305e which forms a step between itself and the top plate portion 302 and the fourth step portion 305d at the other end side in the longitudinal direction (right side in FIG. 9(a)) of the first case member 301 in the short direction (lower side in FIG. 9(a)), and a sixth step portion 305f which forms a step between itself and the top plate portion 302 and the first step portion 305a at one end side in the longitudinal direction (left side in FIG. 9(a)) of the first case member 301 in the short direction (lower side in FIG. 9(a)).

[0189] The distance from the surface of the frame control board 120 decreases in the following order: top plate portion 302 (first opposing wall) > first step portion 305a (second opposing wall) > second step portion 305b (third opposing wall) > fourth step portion 305d (fifth opposing wall) > fifth step portion 305e (fifth opposing wall) > third step portion 305c (third opposing wall) = sixth step portion 305f (sixth opposing wall).

[0190] A frame management number sticker affixing section 307 for affixing a frame management number sticker 308 printed with management information (identification information) of the frame control board 120 is provided on the other end side in the longitudinal direction of the top panel 302 and one end side in the lateral direction (near the upper right in FIG. 9(a)). The frame management number sticker affixing section 307 is a rectangular area formed by recessing part of the top panel 302 so as to lower it by one step.

[0191] Then, a frame management number sticker 308 is affixed to the frame management number sticker affixing section 307, and an operation guide sticker 309, on which information indicating the ball removal switch 122 and the error removal switch 123 is printed, is affixed between the frame management number sticker affixing section 307 and the fifth section 305e in a position corresponding to the ball removal switch 122 and the error removal switch 123.

[0192] The surface of frame management number sticker affixing section 307 is designed to be substantially flush with or flush with the back surface (the surface facing frame control board 120) of top plate section 302. Therefore, the height (distance, width) from the surface of frame control board 120 to frame management number sticker 308 and the height (distance, width) from the surface of frame control board 120 to the back surface (the surface facing frame control board 120) of top plate section 302 are substantially the same as or the same as each other.

[0193] A number of openings are formed in the third stage 305c at positions corresponding to the number of female connectors 127a-127f mounted on the frame control board 120, and the number of female connectors 127a-127f are exposed to the outside from each of the number of openings, making it possible to insert male connectors provided at the ends of wiring for electrically connecting to the main control device 110A and the performance control device 130A into the number of female connectors 127a-127f.

[0194] An opening for exposing the frame inspection connector 126 to the outside is formed at a position on the sixth step 305f corresponding to the frame inspection connector 126 mounted on the frame control board 120, making it possible to insert a male connector provided at the end of the wiring extending from the inspection device into the frame inspection connector 126.

[0195] At a position of the fifth stage 305e corresponding to the game ball number clear switch 121 mounted on the frame control board 120, an opening is formed to enable operation of the game ball number clear switch 121, and a game ball number clear button 121b for pressing the operation part of the game ball number clear switch 121 is loosely fitted into this opening so as to be movable up and down, and the game ball number clear switch 121 can be turned ON by pressing the game ball number clear button 121b.

[0196] In addition, at a position of the fifth step 305e corresponding to the ball removal switch 122 mounted on the frame control board 120, an opening is formed which enables operation of the ball removal switch 122, and a ball removal button 122b for pressing the operating portion of the ball removal switch 122 is loosely fitted into this opening so as to be able to move up and down, and the ball removal button 122b can be turned ON by pressing the ball removal button 122b.

[0197] In addition, an opening is formed in the fifth stage 305e at a position corresponding to the error reset switch 123 mounted on the frame control board 120, which allows the error reset switch 123 to be operated, and an error reset button 123b for pressing the operating portion of the error reset switch 123 is loosely fitted in this opening so as to be able to move up and down, and the error reset switch 123 can be turned ON by pressing the error reset button 123b.

[0198] A button cover member 310 made of transparent resin is attached to the fourth step 305d, which can be rotated between a first state in which it covers the game ball count clear button 121b, and a second state in which it exposes the game ball count clear button 121b. When the game ball count clear switch 121 is operated, the button cover member 310 is converted from the normal first state to the second state.

[0199] An engraving section 310a is provided on the upper surface of the button cover member 310 with the words “game ball count clear switch” engraved thereon, which indicates the game ball count clear switch 121. Therefore, the first case member 301 is provided with information indicating the game ball count clear switch 121, the ball removal switch 122, and the error reset switch 123, but the first case member 301 and the second case member (frame control board case 300) are not provided with information indicating the frame control indicator 125.

[0200] The second case member 311 has an opposing wall (bottom plate portion 312) that faces the rear surface of the frame control board 120 and serves as the bottom plate of the recessed chamber, and a lower peripheral wall portion 313 that rises (extends) upward from the end portion (peripheral edge portion) of the opposing wall and serves as the side wall of the recessed chamber.

[0201] At one longitudinal end of the frame control board case 300 (the left side in Figure 9 (a)), a frame crimping portion 304A is provided for sealing the frame control board case 300 when the first case member 301 and the second case member 311 are closed while accommodating the frame control board 120.

[0202] Frame crimping portion 304A has a crimping portion 304 connected to upper peripheral wall portion 303 of first case member 301 via a breaking portion, a crimp receiving portion 314 connected to lower peripheral wall portion 313 of second case member 311 via a breaking portion, and a fixing member that is pressed from crimping portion 304 into crimp receiving portion 314 to fix crimping portion 304 and crimp receiving portion 314.

[0203] The crimping portion 304 of the first case member 301 has a first crimping portion 304a used to initially seal the frame control board case 300, and a second crimping portion 304b for resealing the frame control board case 300 after the frame control board case 300 is initially opened, and the first crimping portion 304a and the second crimping portion 304b are arranged side by side in the short direction of the frame control board case 300.

[0204] The crimp receiving portion 314 of the second case member 311 has a first crimp receiving portion 314a used to initially seal the frame control board case 300, and a second crimp receiving portion 314b for resealing the frame control board case 300 after the frame control board case 300 is initially opened, and the first crimp receiving portion 314a and the second crimp receiving portion 314b are arranged side by side in the short direction of the frame control board case 300.

[0205] Two mounting shaft portions 315a, 315b are provided on lower peripheral wall portion 313 which is one end side in the short side direction of second case member 311 (the upper long side portion in Figure 10), and two flange portions 317a, 317b are provided on lower peripheral wall portion 313 which is the other end side in the short side direction of second case member 311 (the lower long side portion in Figure 10), and locking members 318a, 318b are attached to each of the two flange portions 317a, 317b.

[0206] At the other end side of the second case member 311 in the short direction, at a position corresponding to the button cover member 310 attached to the first case member 301 (the lower right side in Figure 10), a locking claw 316 is provided to engage with the free end side of the button cover member 310 attached to the first case member 301 to restrict the conversion of the button cover member 310 to the second state and maintain it in the first state.

[0207] When assembling the frame control device 120A configured in this manner, first, with the frame control board 120 facing the storage space formed by the first case member 301 and the second case member 311, the first case member 301 and the second case member 311 are closed, and the first crimping portion 304a and the first crimp receiving portion 314a are fixed with a fixing member, thereby sealing the frame control board case 300.

[0208] Furthermore, by converting the button cover member 310 from the second state to the first state and engaging the locking claw 316 provided on the second case member 311 with the button cover member 310, the conversion of the button cover member 310 to the second state is restricted.

[0209] When the frame control device 120A is attached to the back side of the inner frame 3 (specifically, at a position overlapping the rear side of the power supply unit 160A), the mounting shaft portions 315a, 315b of the second case member 311 are journalled on each of two mounting bearing portions (not shown) provided on the back side of the inner frame 3, and in this state, the locking members 318a, 318b attached to the second case member 311 are fixed to each of two lock receiving portions (not shown) provided on the back side of the inner frame 3.

[0210] On the other hand, when opening and inspecting the frame control device 120A of the gaming machine 1 installed in a gaming facility, after removing the locking members 318a, 318b from the lock receiving parts, the mounting shaft parts 315a, 315b are removed from the mounting shaft parts, and the frame control device 120A is removed from the back surface side of the inner frame 3. Then, the breaking part of the first crimping part 304a and the breaking part of the first crimp receiving part 314a are broken using a tool such as pliers to release the seal by the frame crimping part 304A, and the frame control board case 300 is opened.

[0211] Thereafter, when the frame control board 120 is housed in the frame control board case 300 to reassemble the frame control device 120A, first, the first case member 301 and the second case member 311 are placed in a closed state with the frame control board 120 facing the housing space formed by the first case member 301 and the second case member 311, and the second crimping portion 304b and the second crimping receiving portion 314b are fixed with a fixing member, thereby resealing the frame control board case 300.

[0212] Furthermore, by converting the button cover member 310 from the second state to the first state and engaging the locking claw 316 provided on the second case member 311 with the button cover member 310, the conversion of the button cover member 310 to the second state is restricted.

[0213] Then, when the resealed frame control device 120A is attached to the back side of the inner frame 3 (specifically, at a position overlapping the rear side of the power supply device 160A), one end side on which the various connectors of the frame control device 120A are provided is faced upward, and this end side is tilted toward the back so that the mounting shaft portions 315a, 315b of the second case member 311 are supported by each of two mounting bearing portions (not shown) provided on the back side of the inner frame 3, and from that state, the frame control device 120A is rotated to an upright state in which the one end side on which the various connectors are provided and the other end side on which the various connectors are not provided are lined up vertically, and the locking members 318a, 318b attached to the second case member 311 are fixed to each of two lock receiving portions (not shown) provided on the back side of the inner frame 3.

[0214] Thereafter, the lower cover member 120B is attached to the back side of the inner frame 3 so as to cover the upper rear of the frame control device 120A and protect the various connectors of the frame control device 120A, completing the installation of the frame control device 120A.

[0215] In this way, the frame management number sticker 308 is attached to the frame management number sticker attachment portion 307 that is recessed from the surface (surface of the top plate portion 302) of the frame control board case 300. Therefore, even if an object hits the frame control board case 300 during transportation or installation of the gaming machine 1, the frame management number sticker 308 is not easily damaged, and it is possible to prevent inconvenience such as the management information (identification information) printed on the frame management number sticker 308 becoming difficult to read.

[0216] Also, instead of directly operating the operation part of the game ball count clear switch 121, the game ball count clear button 121b loosely fitted in an opening that allows the operation of the game ball count clear switch 121 is operated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball count clear switch 121 from breaking down due to static electricity or the like when operating the game ball count clear switch 121. Also, since the game ball count clear button 121b is loosely fitted in the opening that allows the operation of the game ball count clear switch 121, it is possible to prevent this opening from being normally open, and it is also possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as the intrusion of foreign objects into the inside of the frame control device 120A.

[0217] Also, instead of directly operating the operating part of the ball removal switch 122, the ball removal button 122b, which is loosely fitted into an opening that allows the operation of the ball removal switch 122, is operated. This makes it possible to prevent inconveniences such as the ball removal switch 122 breaking down due to static electricity or the like when operating the ball removal switch 122. Also, since the ball removal button 122b is loosely fitted into the opening that allows the operation of the ball removal switch 122, it is possible to prevent this opening from being left open normally, and it is also possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as the intrusion of foreign objects into the inside of the frame control device 120A.

[0218] Also, instead of directly operating the operation part of the error reset switch 123, the user operates the error reset button 123b loosely fitted in an opening that allows the operation of the error reset switch 123. This makes it possible to prevent the error reset switch 123 from breaking down due to static electricity or the like when operating the error reset switch 123. Also, since the error reset button 123b is loosely fitted in the opening that allows the operation of the error reset switch 123, it is possible to prevent this opening from being normally open, and it is also possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as the intrusion of foreign objects into the inside of the frame control device 120A.

[0219] In addition, the frame control board case 300 is provided with a button cover member 310 that can be switched between a first state in which the game ball count clear button 121b is covered and a second state in which the game ball count clear button 121b is exposed. This makes it possible to prevent the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121) from being inadvertently pressed, thereby preventing the number of game balls owned by the player from being cleared.

[0220] In addition, the frame control board case 300 is provided with a locking claw 316 that restricts the button cover member 310 from switching from a first state in which the game ball count clear button 121b is covered to a second state in which the game ball count clear button 121b is exposed. This makes it possible to prevent the button cover member 310 from unintentionally switching to the second state in which the game ball count clear button 121b is exposed, and to prevent the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121) from being inadvertently pressed, thereby preventing the number of game balls owned by the player from being cleared.

[0221] Furthermore, at a position of the frame control board case 300 (button cover member 310) corresponding to the game ball count clear switch 121, there is provided an engraved portion 310a (guidance information relating to the game ball count clear switch 121) engraved with the characters "game ball count clear switch" indicating the game ball count clear switch 121. This makes it easier to grasp the presence and position of the game ball count clear switch 121, and improves the convenience of the game store staff who operates the game ball count clear switch 121.

[0222] In addition, an operation guide sticker 309 on which information indicating the ball removal switch 122 (guide information relating to the ball removal switch 122) is printed is affixed to the frame control board case 300 (top panel portion 302) at a position corresponding to the ball removal switch 122. This makes it easier to grasp the presence and position of the ball removal switch 122, improving the convenience of the store staff who operates the ball removal switch 122.

[0223] In addition, an operation guide sticker 309 on which information indicating the error reset switch 123 (guide information related to the error reset switch 123) is printed is attached to a position of the frame control board case 300 (top panel portion 302) corresponding to the error reset switch 123. This makes it easier to know the presence and location of the error reset switch 123, and improves the convenience of the gaming store staff who operates the error reset switch 123.

[0224] Furthermore, the frame control board case 300 (at a position of the first case member 301 corresponding to the frame control indicator 125) is not provided with information indicating the frame control indicator 125 (guidance information related to the frame control indicator 125). This makes it possible to prevent inconveniences such as information indicating the frame control indicator 125 (guidance information related to the frame control indicator 125) impeding the visibility of the frame control indicator 125 and other electronic components (frame control unit 120m, integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, connectors, etc.), and makes it possible to improve convenience for game store staff.

[0225] In addition, the frame control device 120A attached to the back side of the inner frame 3 is rotatable via the attachment shafts 315a and 315b. Therefore, it is easy to check whether or not unauthorized parts are attached to the back side of the frame control device 120A, and it is possible to improve the convenience of the game store staff.

[0226] In addition, the locations where the various connectors of the frame control device 120A are provided (second step 305b, third step 305c) are protected by covering them with the lower cover member 120B. This makes it possible to prevent damage to the various connectors provided in the frame control device 120A and breakage of the wiring due to external factors, and makes it possible to properly send and receive signals with the main control device 110A.

[0227] In addition, the frame control display 125 mounted on the frame control board 120 is not covered by the lower cover member 120B. Therefore, the visibility of the frame control display 125 is not reduced by the lower cover member 120B, and the display content of the frame control display 125 can be easily confirmed.

[0228] In addition, the game ball count clear button 121b may not be provided and the operation part of the game ball count clear switch 121 may be operated directly, or the game ball count clear switch 121 and the game ball count clear button 121b may be integrated to form a game ball count clear button.

[0229] In addition, the ball removal button 122b may not be provided and the operating portion of the ball removal switch 122 may be operated directly, or the ball removal switch 122 and the ball removal button 122b may be integrated to form a ball removal button.

[0230] Also, the error reset button 123b may not be provided and an operation section of the error reset switch 123 may be directly operated, or the error reset switch 123 and the error reset button 123b may be integrated into an error reset button.

[0231] In addition, a locking claw 316 that regulates the conversion of the button cover member 310 to the second state is provided on the second case member 311, but this locking claw 316 may be provided on the first case member 301, or may be formed from a member separate from the first case member 301 and the second case member 311 and attached to the first case member 301 or the second case member 311.

[0232] (Frame control board configuration) The configuration of the frame control board 120 will be described with reference to Figs. 11 to 15. Fig. 11 is a plan view of the frame control board 120, Fig. 12 is a perspective view of the frame control board 120, Fig. 13 is an enlarged view of the frame control unit 120m and the frame control display 125, Fig. 14 is a view excluding various electronic components around the frame control unit and the frame control display, and Fig. 15 is a partial perspective view of the frame control unit 120m and the frame control display 125. Note that a plurality of electronic components (integrated circuits, resistors, capacitors, etc.) for outputting signals from the above-mentioned test connector 128 are mounted on the gaming machine 1 to be tested, but are not mounted on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 to be sold to a gaming facility, and are therefore omitted from the illustration here.

[0233] The frame control board 120 is formed in an approximately rectangular shape with a corner on one end side of the longitudinal direction of a flat plate that is long in the left-right direction (lower right corner of Figure 11) cut out, and an installation reference line KJ that serves as a reference for the installation position of various electronic components and identification symbols indicating various electronic components (e.g., ``IC1'', etc.) are printed in white on the blue (or green) surface, and various electronic components (frame control unit 120m, game ball count clear switch 121, ball removal switch 122, error release switch 123, frame control display 125, integrated circuits (ICs), capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, connectors, etc.) corresponding to the identification symbols are mounted in line with the installation reference line KJ.

[0234] In this embodiment, integrated circuits are marked with the symbols IC "〇〇 (1- to 2-digit number)" or X "〇 (1-digit number)", capacitors are marked with the symbols BC or C "〇〇 (1- to 2-digit number)", resistors are marked with the symbols R "〇〇 (1- to 2-digit number)", resistor arrays are marked with the symbols RA "〇 (1-digit number)", and mounting reference lines are marked with the symbols KJ. The identification symbols of integrated circuits are marked with the symbols IC "〇〇 (1- to 2-digit number)"b or X "〇 (1-digit number)"b, the identification symbol of capacitors is marked with the symbols C "〇〇 (1- to 2-digit number)"b, the identification symbol of resistors is marked with the symbols R "〇〇 (1- to 2-digit number)"b, and the identification symbol of resistor arrays is marked with the symbols RA "〇 (1-digit number)".

[0235] A frame control unit 120m (one-chip microcomputer) is mounted in a position near the center of the frame control board 120, and at the other end of the short side of the frame control board 120 (near the end opposite the main control unit 110A, which is along the long side on the right side of Figure 10), there are mounted a game ball count clear switch 121 for operation by an arcade staff member, a ball removal switch 122, an error reset switch 123, a frame control display 125 for displaying specified information in red, and a frame inspection connector 126 into which a male connector provided at the end of wiring for electrically connecting to an inspection device for inspecting the gaming machine 1 at an arcade is inserted.

[0236] In addition, the frame control display 125 is spaced farther from the end of the frame control board 120 (the long side on the right side in Figure 11) than the game ball count clear switch 121, the ball removal switch 122, and the error reset switch 123.

[0237] At one end of the short side of the frame control board 120 (near the end on the main control device 110A side along the left long side in Figure 11), there are mounted a number of female connectors 127a to 127f into which male connectors provided at the ends of wiring for electrically connecting to the main control board 110 and the performance control board 130 are inserted, and other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.) are mounted at appropriate locations across almost the entire area of ​​the frame control board 120.

[0238] In addition, a position near one end of the longitudinal direction of the frame control board 120 is a tall component concentrated mounting area HM (an area where the mounting density of tall components is higher than other areas) for electronic components that are taller than the frame control display 125, such as electrolytic capacitors BC and integrated circuits IC14, and the area around the frame control display 125 is a short component concentrated mounting area (an area where the mounting density of short components is higher than tall components) for electronic components that are shorter than the frame control display 125, such as integrated circuits and resistors.

[0239] The frame control unit 120m (one-chip microcomputer) is mounted by inserting inverted L-shaped terminals protruding from both sides of the main body (circuit unit) that is rectangular in plan view into sockets mounted on the frame control board 120. The sockets are mounted by inserting them into multiple through-holes formed inside a rectangular mounting reference line KJ (slightly larger than the outline of the socket) printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120.

[0240] In addition, chip information 120m1 (chip model number and product code) indicating the frame control unit 120m is printed in black on the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m, and a model information sticker 120m2 for the frame chip, on which chip information (model number, manufacturer name, etc.) indicating the frame control unit 120m is printed in black on a white base sticker, is attached next to the chip information 120m1, and an identification symbol for IC1 indicating the frame control unit 120m is printed in white near the frame control unit 120m (one-chip microcontroller) (in a position where the sockets do not overlap).

[0241] The game ball count clear switch 121, the ball removal switch 122, and the error reset switch 123 are the same part with an operating part (button part) protruding from the top surface of the cubic switch body, and multiple terminals protruding from the bottom of the switch body are implemented by being inserted into multiple through holes formed inside a square-shaped mounting reference line KJ (slightly larger than the outline of the switch body) printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120.

[0242] In addition, near each of the game ball count clear switch 121, the ball removal switch 122, and the error reset switch 123 (outside the installation reference line KJ), an identification symbol SW ``O (single digit number)'' indicating the corresponding switch is printed in white.

[0243] The frame control display 125 is implemented by inserting multiple terminals protruding from the bottom of a cubic (rectangular in plan view) main body (package) in which six 7-segment displays are arranged into multiple through holes formed inside a rectangular mounting reference line KJ (slightly larger than the frame control display 125) printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120.

[0244] In addition, frame control display information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2 of frame control display 125 is printed in white on the upper surface (display surface 125a) of the main body (package) of frame control display 125, and an identification symbol "IC5" indicating frame control display 125 is printed in white near frame control display 125 (outside the mounting reference line KJ).

[0245] The frame inspection connector 126 is implemented by inserting multiple terminals protruding from the bottom of the recessed connector body with an open top into multiple through holes formed inside an attachment reference line KJ (slightly larger than the outline of the connector body) printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120.

[0246] Moreover, near the frame inspection connector 126 (outside the mounting reference line KJ), an identification symbol CN1 indicating the corresponding frame inspection connector is printed in white.

[0247] Each female connector 127a to 127f is mounted by inserting multiple terminals protruding from the bottom of a recessed connector body with an open top into multiple through holes formed inside an attachment reference line KJ (slightly larger than the outline of the connector body) printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120.

[0248] Additionally, near each of the female connectors 127a to 127f (outside the mounting reference line KJ), an identification symbol CN "◯ (one digit number)" indicating the corresponding female connector is printed in white.

[0249] Various integrated circuits (IC1, IC2, IC3, IC4, IC5, IC6, X1, etc.) are mounted by inserting multiple inverted L-shaped terminals protruding from both sides of the main body (circuit section) which is rectangular in plan view into multiple through holes formed outside the rectangular mounting reference line KJ printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120.

[0250] In addition, integrated circuit information such as the model number and manufacturer name of the frame control display 125 is printed in white on the top surface of the main body of each integrated circuit, and an identification symbol such as IC ``〇〇 (1- to 2-digit number)'' or X ``〇 (1-digit number)'' (IC ``〇〇 (1- to 2-digit number)''b, X1a, etc.) indicating the corresponding integrated circuit is printed in white near each integrated circuit.

[0251] The electrolytic capacitor (BC, C "XX (1- or 2-digit number)") is mounted by inserting multiple terminals protruding from the bottom of the cylindrical main body into multiple through holes formed inside the circular mounting reference line KJ printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120.

[0252] On the top and sides of the electrolytic capacitor body, capacitor information such as the electrolytic capacitor's model number, capacity, etc. (C67a for electrolytic capacitor C67) is printed in black, and next to each electrolytic capacitor, an identification symbol C"XX (1- to 2-digit number)" (C"XX (1- to 2-digit number)"b) indicating the corresponding electrolytic capacitor is printed in white. Note that the font size of the capacitor information printed on the side of the electrolytic capacitor body is larger than the font size of the capacitor information printed on the top of the electrolytic capacitor body, and the font size of the capacitor information printed on the side of the electrolytic capacitor body is larger on the lower side than the upper side.

[0253] The resistor (R "XX (1- to 2-digit number)") is implemented by inserting two terminals protruding from the longitudinal end of the main body into through holes formed inside two circular mounting reference lines KJ (not shown) printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120.

[0254] In addition, an identification symbol (R“〇〇(1 to 2 digit number)” b) indicating the corresponding resistor is printed in white near each resistor.

[0255] The resistor array (RA “〇 (single digit number)”) is implemented by inserting multiple terminals protruding from the bottom of the horizontally elongated main body into multiple through holes formed inside a rectangular mounting reference line KJ printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120.

[0256] In addition, resistor array information (not shown), such as the resistor array model number and manufacturer, is printed on the side of the main body of each resistor array, and an identification symbol CRA “O (single digit number)” (RA “O (single digit number)” b) indicating the corresponding resistor array is printed in white near each resistor array.

[0257] The inside of each mounting reference line KJ is a non-printed area where no identification symbols indicating electronic components are printed, and electronic components other than the corresponding electronic components are not to be mounted.

[0258] Regarding the height from the surface of the frame control board 120 when various electronic components are mounted, the frame control unit 120m, cylindrical electrolytic capacitors (e.g., C55, C67, etc.), various connectors, and resistor arrays are higher than the frame control display 125, while the various integrated circuits (integrated circuits excluding IC14), small capacitors, and resistors are lower than the frame control display 125.

[0259] Between the end of the frame control board 120 corresponding to the frame control display 125 and the frame control display 125, there is provided a non-mounting area NZA where no electronic components are mounted, and on one longitudinal side of the frame control display 125 (upper side of Figure 15) there is provided a low-profile mounting area MA where electronic components shorter than the frame control display 125 are mounted but electronic components taller than the frame control display 125 are not mounted, and on the other longitudinal side of the frame control display 125 (lower side of Figure 15) there is provided a high-profile mounting area HA where both electronic components taller than the frame control display 125 are mounted.

[0260] Furthermore, the mounting area around the frame control display 125 is an area where there are fewer electronic components taller than the frame control display 125 compared to other mounting areas (for example, the area where the electrolytic capacitor BC is mounted).

[0261] The identification symbols of the various electronic components printed on the frame control board 120 are all in white text in a first font (first typeface), the chip information 120m1 (chip model number and product code) printed on the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m is in black text in a second font (second typeface), and the chip information (model number and manufacturer name) printed on the frame chip model information sticker 120m2 affixed to the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m is in black text in a third font (third typeface).

[0262] In addition, the frame control display information (model number 125a1, lot number 125a2) printed on the top surface of the main body of the frame control display 125 is written in white text in the fourth font (fourth typeface), and the various information (number of game balls, error codes, performance information, etc.) displayed on the display section (7-segment) of the frame control display 125 is written in red text in the fifth font (fifth typeface).

[0263] In addition, the integrated circuit information (model number, manufacturer name) printed on the top surface of the main body of each integrated circuit is in white text in the 6th font (6th typeface), the capacitor information (model number, capacity, manufacturer name, etc.) printed on the top and side of the main body of each electrolytic capacitor is in black text in the 7th font (7th typeface), and the resistor array information (model number, manufacturer name, etc.) printed on the side of the main body of each resistor array is in white text in the 8th font (8th typeface).

[0264] In this way, the connectors 127a to 127f for electrically connecting to the main control board 110 and the performance control board 130 are provided near one end of the frame control board 120 (one end side in the short side that is on the main control device 110A side), and the frame control display 125 is provided near an end different from the one end of the frame control board 120 (the other end side in the short side that is opposite the main control device 110A). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the frame control display 125 from getting in the way when attaching and detaching the connector, and it is possible to prevent the wiring extending from the connector from impeding the visibility of the frame control display 125, which makes it possible to improve convenience for game store staff.

[0265] In addition, the connectors 127a to 127f for electrically connecting to the main control board 110 and the performance control board 130 are provided near one end of the frame control board 120 (one end in the short direction on the main control device 110A side), and the game ball number clear switch 121 is provided near an end different from the one end of the frame control board 120 (the other end in the short direction on the opposite side to the main control device 110A). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of operating the game ball number clear switch 121 when attaching or detaching the connector, and it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of the wiring extending from the connector interfering with the operation of the game ball number clear switch 121, thereby improving the convenience of the game store staff.

[0266] In addition, the connectors 127a-127f for electrically connecting to the main control board 110 and the performance control board 130 are provided near one end of the frame control board 120 (one end in the short direction on the main control device 110A side), and the ball removal switch 122 is provided near an end different from the one end of the frame control board 120 (the other end in the short direction opposite the main control device 110A). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of operating the ball removal switch 122 when attaching or detaching the connector, and it is also possible to prevent the inconvenience of the wiring extending from the connector interfering with the operation of the ball removal switch 122, which makes it possible to improve convenience for game store staff.

[0267] Also, connectors 127a-127f for electrically connecting to the main control board 110 and the performance control board 130 are provided near one end of the frame control board 120 (one end in the short side that faces the main control device 110A), and the error reset switch 123 is provided near an end different from the one end of the frame control board 120 (the other end in the short side that faces the main control device 110A). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of operating the error reset switch 123 when attaching or detaching the connector, and it is also possible to prevent the inconvenience of the wiring extending from the connector interfering with the operation of the error reset switch 123, which makes it possible to improve convenience for game store staff.

[0268] In addition, the frame control display 125 that displays the number of game balls (amount of game value) owned by the player and the game ball number clear switch 121 for clearing the number of game balls (amount of game value) owned by the player are provided at a position near the same end of the frame control board 120. Therefore, it becomes easier to check the frame control display 125 when operating the game ball number clear switch 121, and it is possible to improve convenience for game store staff.

[0269] In addition, a frame control indicator 125 that displays information indicating that a ball removal operation is in progress for removing game balls circulated in the gaming machine 1 from the gaming machine, and a ball removal switch 122 for performing the ball removal operation are provided at a position near the same end of the frame control board 120. Therefore, it becomes easier to check the frame control indicator 125 when operating the ball removal switch 122, which improves convenience for gaming store staff.

[0270] In addition, the frame control display 125, which displays an error code according to the type of error, and the error reset switch 123 for resetting the error or error notification are provided at a position near the same end of the frame control board. Therefore, it is easy to check the frame control display 125 when operating the error reset switch 123, and it is possible to improve convenience for game store staff.

[0271] Also, the frame control indicator 125 is spaced farther from the end of the frame control board 120 (the long side on the right side in FIG. 10) than the game ball count clear switch 121, the ball removal switch 122, and the error reset switch 123. Therefore, the frame control indicator 125 is disposed closer to the center of the frame control board 120, which makes it possible to improve the visibility of the frame control indicator 125.

[0272] Furthermore, a non-mounting area NZA where no electronic components are mounted is provided between the end of the frame control board 120 corresponding to the frame control display 125 and the frame control display 125. Therefore, when an unauthorized electronic component is mounted below the frame control display 125 or between the end of the frame control board 120 and the frame control display 125, it becomes possible to easily find the unauthorized component.

[0273] Moreover, a low mounting area MA is provided on one longitudinal side (upper side in FIG. 15) of the frame control display 125, in which electronic components shorter than the frame control display 125 are mounted and electronic components taller than the frame control display 125 are not mounted, and a high mounting area HA is provided on the other longitudinal side (lower side in FIG. 15) of the frame control display 125, in which both electronic components taller than the frame control display 125 are mounted. Therefore, it is possible to ease restrictions on the arrangement of electronic components, while making the frame control display 125 easier to see due to the presence of the low mounting area MA.

[0274] Also, on the frame control board 120, mounting reference lines KJ of various electronic components to be mounted on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 to be sold to the gaming establishment are printed, while mounting reference lines KJ of various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, test connectors 128, etc.) to be mounted on the gaming machine 1 to be tested but not mounted on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 to be sold to the gaming establishment are not printed. Therefore, when visually checking the frame control board 120 of one of the gaming machines to be sold to the gaming establishment, it is possible to prevent a mistaken impression that no electronic components are mounted even though mounting reference lines are printed.

[0275] The mounting reference line KJ includes a first mounting reference line printed at the mounting position of the first electronic component (frame control unit 120m, integrated circuit, etc.) whose terminals protrude laterally from both sides, and a second mounting reference line printed at the mounting position of the second electronic component (game ball count clear switch 121, ball removal switch 122, error release switch 123, frame control indicator 125, electrolytic capacitor BC, etc.) whose terminals protrude downward from the bottom, and the first mounting reference line is formed between the terminals protruding from both sides of the first electronic component, and the second mounting reference line is formed so as to surround the terminals protruding from the bottom of the second electronic component. Therefore, the arrangement efficiency of the mounting reference line KJ on the frame control board 120 can be improved, and the frame control board 120 can be downsized.

[0276] In addition, the mounting reference line KJ is formed so as to surround the external shape of the main body of the electronic component (a shape that mimics the outline), with the inside of the mounting reference line KJ being a non-printing area for the identification symbol of the electronic component, and the outside of the mounting reference line KJ being a printing area for the identification symbol of the electronic component. This makes it possible to prevent the identification symbol of the electronic component from being obscured by the electronic component, and also makes it possible to prevent an unauthorized electronic component from being mounted inside the mounting reference line KJ.

[0277] In addition, the mounting reference line KJ is formed so as to surround the outer shape of the main body of the electronic component, and the inside of the mounting reference line KJ of the first electronic component (frame control portion 120m, integrated circuit, etc.) whose terminals protrude laterally from both sides is set as a non-mounting area of ​​the electronic component. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized electronic component from being mounted inside the mounting reference line KJ.

[0278] In addition, on the frame control board 120, identification symbols of various electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold to amusement establishments and identification symbols of various electronic components mounted on the gaming machine 1 provided for testing but not mounted on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold to amusement establishments are printed. Therefore, the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 provided for testing and the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold to amusement establishments can be made common, which makes it possible to improve development efficiency and production efficiency.

[0279] Further, a tall component concentrated mounting area HM for electronic components taller than the frame control indicator 125, such as the electrolytic capacitor BC, is provided at a position near the end of the frame control board 120 in the longitudinal direction, and the frame control indicator 125 is mounted at a position near the center of the frame control board 120 in the longitudinal direction. Therefore, even if the resin frame control board case 300 is pressed and the center portion of the frame control board case 300 is bent, the frame control board 120 is less likely to collide with electronic components taller than the frame control indicator 125, such as the electrolytic capacitor BC, and the frame control indicator 125 is easier to see, making it possible to improve the arrangement efficiency of electronic components on the frame control board 120.

[0280] In addition, the normal viewing direction (the direction in which the information can be read correctly) displayed on the display surface 125a (six 7-segment displays) of the frame control display 125 is the same as the normal viewing direction of the frame control display information printed on the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125. This makes it possible to prevent installation errors of the frame control display 125, and makes it easy to simultaneously check the various information displayed on the display surface 125a (six 7-segment displays) of the frame control display 125 and the frame control display information.

[0281] In addition, the display mode (font, display color) of the various information (number of game balls, error code, performance information, etc.) displayed on the display unit (six 7-segment displays) of the frame control display 125 is different from the display mode (font, print color) of the frame control display information printed on the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125. Therefore, it becomes difficult to confuse the various information displayed on the display unit (six 7-segment displays) of the frame control display 125 with the frame control display information, and it becomes possible to improve the distinguishability of the various information displayed on the display unit of the frame control display 125.

[0282] In addition, the display mode (font, display color) of various information (number of game balls, error code, performance information, etc.) displayed on the display unit (six 7-segment displays) of the frame control display 125 is different from the display mode (font, display color) of the identification symbols of various electronic components printed on the frame control board 120 (for example, X1, IC2, C26, C67, R7, etc.). Therefore, it becomes difficult to confuse the various information displayed on the display unit of the frame control display 125 with the identification symbols of various electronic components printed on the frame control board 120, and it becomes possible to improve the identification of the various information displayed on the display unit of the frame control display 125.

[0283] In addition, the display mode (font, display color) of various information (number of game balls, error code, performance information, etc.) displayed on the display unit (six 7-segment displays) of the frame control display 125 is different from the display mode (font, display color) of various information (model number, manufacturer name, etc.) printed on various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, etc.) mounted on the frame control board 120. Therefore, it is difficult to confuse the various information displayed on the display unit of the frame control display 125 with the various information printed on the various electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120, and the distinguishability of the various information displayed on the display unit of the frame control display 125 can be improved, making it possible to improve convenience for game store staff.

[0284] In addition, the display mode (font, printing color) of the frame control display information (model number, lot number, etc.) printed on the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 is made different from the display mode (font, display color) of various information (model number, manufacturer name, etc.) printed on various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistor arrays, etc.) mounted on the frame control board 120. Therefore, it is difficult to confuse the frame control display information printed on the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 with the various information printed on the various electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120, and the distinguishability between the frame control display information and the various information printed on the various electronic components can be improved, which makes it possible to improve convenience for game store staff.

[0285] In addition, the display mode (font, display color) of various information (number of game balls, error code, performance information, etc.) displayed on the display unit (six 7-segment) of the frame control display 125 is different from the display mode (font, display color) of various information (model number, product code, manufacturer name, etc.) printed on the frame control unit 120m or the model information sticker 120m2 for the frame chip. Therefore, it is difficult to confuse the various information displayed on the display unit of the frame control display 125 with the various information printed on the frame control unit 120m or the model information sticker 110m2 for the main chip, and the distinguishability of the various information displayed on the display unit of the frame control display 125 can be improved, and the convenience of the game store staff can be improved.

[0286] In addition, the display mode (font, printing color) of the frame control display information (model number, lot number, etc.) printed on the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 is different from the display mode (font, display color) of the various information (model number, product code, etc.) printed on the frame control unit 120m or the model information sticker 120m2 for the frame chip. Therefore, it is difficult to confuse the frame control display information printed on the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 with the various information (model number, product code, etc.) printed on the frame control unit 120m or the model information sticker 110m2 for the main chip, and the distinguishability of the frame control display information and the various information printed on the frame control unit 120m or the model information sticker 110m2 for the main chip can be improved, and the convenience of the game store staff can be improved.

[0287] Although multiple female connectors 127a to 117f for transmitting signals to and from the main control board 110 and the performance control board 130 are mounted on one end side of the short side of the frame control board 120, they may be mounted on one end side of the long side of the frame control board 120, or a female connector for transmitting signals to and from the main control board 110 may be arranged on one end side of the short side of the frame control board 120 and a female connector for transmitting signals to and from the performance control board 130 may be arranged on one end side of the long side of the frame control board 120, or a female connector for transmitting signals to and from the main control board 110 may be arranged on one end side of the long side of the frame control board 120 and a female connector for transmitting signals to and from the performance control board 130 may be arranged on one end side of the short side of the frame control board 120, or another mounting arrangement may be used.

[0288] In addition, the frame control display 125 is mounted on the other end side of the short side of the frame control board 120 (a position toward the end opposite the main control device 110A), but it may be mounted in a position toward the center of the frame control board 120 as long as it is near the game ball count clear switch 121, the ball removal switch 122, and the error reset switch 123, or it may be mounted on the end side of the long side of the frame control board 120.

[0289] In addition, the game ball count clear switch 121, the ball removal switch 122, and the error reset switch 123 are mounted on the other short end side of the frame control board 120, but they may be mounted on the long end side of the frame control board 120 as long as it is on an end side of the frame control board 120 different from the mounting positions of the multiple female connectors 127a to 117f for transmitting signals to and from the main control board 110 and the performance control board 130, or any other mounting arrangement may be used.

[0290] In addition, the frame control board 120 is printed with identification symbols indicating the test connectors 128 and electronic components (integrated circuits, resistors, capacitors, etc.) for outputting signals from the test connectors 128 that are not mounted on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold to gaming establishments, but the mounting reference lines KJ for these components are not printed. However, it is possible to choose not to print both the identification symbols and the mounting reference lines KJ, or to print both the identification symbols and the mounting reference lines KJ, or to print the mounting reference lines KJ without printing the identification symbols.

[0291] In addition, the chip information 120m1 printed on the frame control unit 120m, the integrated circuit information (model number, manufacturer name) printed on the upper surface of the main body of each integrated circuit, the capacitor information (model number, capacity, etc.) printed on the upper surface and side of the main body of each electrolytic capacitor, and the resistor array information (model number, manufacturer name, etc.) printed on the side of the main body of each resistor array are written in different fonts, but they may be written in the same font. Even in this case, it is preferable to use a font different from the frame control indicator information (model number 125a1, lot number 125a2) printed on the upper surface of the main body of the frame control indicator 125 and various information (number of game balls, error code, performance information, etc.) displayed on the main body (7 segments) of the frame control indicator 125.

[0292] (Layout of electronic components inside the frame control board case) The layout and configuration of electronic components in the frame control board case 300 will be described with reference to Fig. 16 and Fig. 17. Fig. 16 is a diagram showing the layout and configuration of electronic components in the frame control board case 300 in which the frame control board 120 is housed, and Fig. 17 is a HH sectional view of Fig. 15.

[0293] First case member 301 covering the front surface side of frame control board 120 is provided with a plurality of steps (first step to sixth step) forming a step between top plate portion 302 (first opposing wall) and a position near the end of frame control board 120. In other words, the transparency changes around the boundary portions between top plate portion 302 and each step portion (the portions where top plate portion 302 drops into each step portion), and therefore the visibility of frame control board 120 is poor when frame control board 120 is seen through from above around the boundary portions between top plate portion 302 and each step portion.

[0294] Furthermore, the top panel 302 of the first case member 301 is provided with a frame management number sticker affixing section 307 at a position close to the end of the frame control board 120, and a frame management number sticker 308, which has various information printed on a transparent base sticker, is affixed to the frame management number sticker affixing section 307. In other words, the transparency changes at the boundary between the top panel 302 and the frame management number sticker affixing section 307 and around the frame management number sticker 308, so that the visibility of the frame control board 120 is poor when the frame control board 120 is seen through from above at the boundary between the top panel 302 and the frame management number sticker affixing section 307 and around the frame management number sticker 308.

[0295] Furthermore, an operation guide sticker 309, which has various information printed on a transparent base sticker, is attached to the top panel 302 of the first case member 301 at a position between the frame management number sticker attachment portion 307 and the fifth step (sixth opposing wall). In other words, the transparency of the area around the operation guide sticker 309 changes, so that the visibility of the frame control board 120 is poor when the frame control board 120 is seen through from above around the operation guide sticker 309.

[0296] Within such a frame control board case 300, the frame control unit 120m (one-chip microcomputer), which has a lower height when mounted than tall components such as the electrolytic capacitor BC, is mounted in a position overlapping front-to-back (in the thickness direction of the frame control board 120) with the top plate portion 302 (first opposing wall) so as not to overlap front-to-back with the first step (second opposing wall) to sixth step (seventh opposing wall), the frame management number sticker 308, and the operation guide sticker 309.

[0297] In addition, the frame control display 125, which has a lower height when mounted than tall components such as the electrolytic capacitor BC, is mounted in a position overlapping the top panel portion 302 (first opposing wall) in the front-to-back direction (thickness direction of the frame control board 120) so as not to overlap the first step portion (second opposing wall) to the sixth step portion (seventh opposing wall), the frame management number sticker 308, and the operation guide sticker 309 in the front-to-back direction.

[0298] In addition, multiple electrolytic capacitors BC, which are taller components than the frame control unit 120m and the frame control display 125, are mounted in a position where they overlap front to back (in the thickness direction of the frame control board 120) with the frame management number sticker attachment portion 307 and the frame management number sticker 308, which have low visibility.

[0299] In addition, the integrated circuit IC14, which is a taller component than the frame control unit 120m and the frame control display 125 but has a lower height when mounted than the electrolytic capacitor BC, is mounted in a position where it overlaps front to back (in the thickness direction of the frame control board 120) with the operation guide sticker 309, which has low visibility.

[0300] In addition, the frame control display 125 is positioned near the end of the frame control board 120 (adjacent to the upper peripheral wall portion 303) so that the display surface 125a can be seen through the frame control board case 300 from both viewpoint 1, which looks down on the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 from above, and viewpoint 2, which looks down diagonally on the side wall portion (upper peripheral wall portion 303) of the frame control board case 300 from above.

[0301] In this way, the frame control unit 120m (one-chip microcomputer) is mounted at a position overlapping with the top panel unit 302 (first opposing wall) in the front-to-back direction (thickness direction of the frame control board 120) so as not to overlap with the first step (second opposing wall) to sixth step (seventh opposing wall), the frame management number sticker 308, and the operation guide sticker 309. This ensures visibility of the frame control unit 120m (one-chip microcomputer), making it possible to prevent the occurrence of fraudulent acts on the frame control unit 120m.

[0302] Furthermore, the frame control display 125, which is shorter when mounted than tall components such as the electrolytic capacitor BC, is mounted at a position overlapping the top plate portion 302 (first opposing wall) in the front-to-back direction (thickness direction of the frame control board 120) so as not to overlap the first step portion (second opposing wall) to the sixth step portion (seventh opposing wall), the frame management number sticker 308, and the operation guide sticker 309. This ensures the visibility of the frame control display 125, making it easier to check various pieces of information displayed on the frame control display 125.

[0303] Furthermore, multiple electrolytic capacitors BC, which are taller than the frame control unit 120m and the frame control display 125, are mounted in positions that overlap (in the thickness direction of the frame control board 120) with the frame management number sticker attachment portion 307 and the frame management number sticker 308, where visibility is reduced. This makes it possible to achieve a suitable component arrangement that allows information printed on the top surface, etc., of the electrolytic capacitors BC to be read.

[0304] The integrated circuit IC14, which is a taller component than the frame control unit 120m and the frame control display 125, is mounted at a position overlapping front to back (thickness direction of the frame control board 120) with the frame management number sticker attachment portion 307 and the frame management number sticker 308, where visibility is reduced. This makes it possible to achieve a suitable component arrangement that allows information printed on the top surface, etc., of the integrated circuit IC14 to be read.

[0305] Moreover, the frame control display 125 is disposed at a position where the display surface 125a can be seen from the outside of the side wall portion (upper peripheral wall portion 303) of the frame control board case 300. This makes it easier to check the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125, and makes it easier to check various pieces of information displayed on the frame control display 125.

[0306] (Relationship between the distances between two points on each part of the frame control device) The relationship of the distance between two points for each part of the frame control device 120A will be described with reference to Fig. 18. Fig. 18 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD of Fig. 16.

[0307] The distance (height, width) K1 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the surface on which the identification symbols of each electronic component are printed) to the surface (operation guide sticker 309) of the top plate portion 302 (opposing wall) of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0308] The distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the surface printed with the identification symbols of each electronic component) to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) K8 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the top surface of the electrolytic capacitor C67 (the surface printed with the capacitor information).

[0309] The distance (height, width) K8 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 (the surface on which the identification symbols of each electronic component are printed) to the upper surface of the electrolytic capacitor C67 (the surface on which the capacitor information is printed) is greater than the distance (height, width) K3 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 to the rear surface of the first step portion 305a (the opposing wall).

[0310] The distance (height, width) K3 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the surface on which the identification symbols of each electronic component are printed) to the rear surface of the first step portion 305a (the opposing wall) is greater than the distance (height, width) K7 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the upper surface of the electrolytic capacitor C41 (the surface on which the capacitor information is printed).

[0311] The distance (height, width) K7 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the surface on which the identification symbols of each electronic component are printed) to the upper surface of the electrolytic capacitor C41 (the surface on which the capacitor information is printed) is greater than the distance (height, width) K9 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126.

[0312] The distance (height, width) K9 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the printed surface on which the identification symbols of each electronic component are printed) to the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 is greater than the distance (height, width) K6 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the upper surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (the printed surface on which the chip information 120m1 is printed, the model information sticker 120m2 for frame chip).

[0313] The distance (height, width) K6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 (the printed surface on which the identification symbols of each electronic component are printed) to the upper surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (the printed surface on which the chip information 120m1 is printed, the model information sticker 120m2 for frame chip) is greater than the distance (height, width) K5 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 to the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 (the printed surface on which the frame control display information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2 is printed).

[0314] A distance (height, width) K5 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the surface on which the identification symbols of each electronic component are printed) to the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 (the surface on which frame control display information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2 is printed) is greater than a distance (height, width) K4 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the top surface of the main body of the integrated circuit IC12 (the surface on which integrated circuit information such as model number and manufacturer name is printed). The same is true for the integrated circuit X1, the integrated circuit IC15, etc.

[0315] The distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface (printed surface with the identification symbols of each electronic component) of the frame control board 120 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) M4 in the thickness direction of the board from the top surface (printed surface with integrated circuit information such as model number and manufacturer name) of the integrated circuit IC12 to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0316] The distance (height, width) M4 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the integrated circuit IC12 (the printed surface on which integrated circuit information such as model number and manufacturer name is printed) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is greater than the distance (height, width) M5 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 (the printed surface on which frame control display information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2 is printed) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0317] The distance (height, width) M5 in the thickness direction of the board from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 (the printed surface on which frame control display information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2 is printed) to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) M3 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the back surface of the first step portion 305a (opposing wall) of the frame control board case 300.

[0318] The distance (height, width) M3 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the surface on which the identification symbols of each electronic component are printed) to the back surface of the first step 305a (opposing wall) of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) M9 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0319] The distance (height, width) M9 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) M6 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper surface (printed surface of chip information 120m1, model information sticker 120m2 for frame chip) of the main body part of the frame control unit 120m to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0320] The distance (height, width) M6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the top surface (printed surface of chip information 120m1, model information sticker 120m2 for frame chip) of the main body of frame control unit 120m to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) M7 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the top surface (printed surface of capacitor information) of electrolytic capacitor C41 to the back surface of top plate portion 302 of frame control board case 300.

[0321] The distance (height, width) M7 in the thickness direction of the board from the top surface (printed surface of the capacitor information) of electrolytic capacitor C41 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) M8 in the thickness direction of the board from the top surface (printed surface of the capacitor information) of electrolytic capacitor C67 to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of frame control board case 300.

[0322] In this way, the identification display of the frame control display 125 (frame control display information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) is higher than the identification display of a specific integrated circuit (for example, integrated circuits X1, IC12, IC15) (integrated circuit information such as model number and manufacturer name) in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (distance, width). Therefore, even when viewed through (through) the frame control board case 300, it is difficult to confuse the identification display of the frame control display 125 with the identification display of the specific integrated circuit, and it is possible to improve the distinguishability of the identification display of the frame control display 125 with the identification display of the specific integrated circuit, thereby improving the convenience of game store staff.

[0323] In addition, the identification display of the frame control indicator 125 (frame control indicator information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) is lower than the identification display of a predetermined capacitor (e.g., electrolytic capacitors C41, C67) (capacitor information such as model number, capacity, and manufacturer name) in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (distance, width). Therefore, even when viewed through (through) the frame control board case 300, it is difficult to confuse the identification display of the frame control indicator 125 with the identification display of the predetermined capacitor, and it is possible to improve the distinguishability between the identification display of the frame control indicator 125 and the identification display of the predetermined capacitor, thereby improving the convenience of game store staff.

[0324] In addition, the height (distance, width) of the frame control board 120 in the thickness direction of the board is different between the identification display of the frame control display 125 (frame control display information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) and the identification display of the frame control unit 120m (chip information 120m1 indicating the frame control unit 120m, chip information such as model number and manufacturer name printed on the frame chip model information sticker 120m2). Therefore, even when viewed through (through) the frame control board case 300, it is difficult to confuse the identification display of the frame control display 125 and the identification display of the frame control unit 120m, and it is possible to improve the distinguishability of the identification display of the frame control display 125 and the identification display of the frame control unit 120m, and it is possible to improve the convenience of the game store staff.

[0325] Although the frame control unit 120m is mounted on the frame control board 120 using a socket, multiple terminals of the frame control unit 120m may be inserted into multiple through holes provided in the frame control board 120 for mounting. In this case, the distance (height, width) H6 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface (printed surface of chip information, chip model information sticker) of the frame control unit 120m to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is larger than the distance (height, width) H5 in the thickness direction of the board from the display surface 125a (printed surface of frame control display information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) of the frame control display 125 to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300, and is smaller than the distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface (printed surface of the identification symbols of each electronic component) of the frame control board 120 to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (or the frame management number sticker 308).

[0326] (The relationship between the distance between two points for each part based on the frame control indicator) 19, the relationship of the distance between two points for each portion with respect to the frame control display 125 as a reference will be described. FIG 19 is an E-E sectional view of FIG.

[0327] The distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the surface on which the identification symbols of each electronic component are printed) to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) K10 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the upper end of the game ball count clear button 121b.

[0328] In addition, the distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the surface on which the identification symbols of various electronic components are printed) to the upper end of the game ball number clear switch 121.

[0329] The distance (height, width) K10 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface (printed surface with the identification symbols of various electronic components) of the frame control board 120 to the upper end of the game ball count clear button 121b is approximately the same as or identical to the distance (height, width) K11 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface (printed surface with the identification symbols of various electronic components) of the frame control board 120 to the upper end of the ball removal button 122b.

[0330] In addition, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the surface printed with the identification symbols of various electronic components) to the upper end of the game ball number clear switch 121 is approximately the same as or identical to the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the surface printed with the identification symbols of various electronic components) to the upper end of the ball removal switch 122.

[0331] The distance (height, width) K11 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface (printed surface with the identification symbols of various electronic components) of the frame control board 120 to the upper end of the ball removal button 122b is approximately the same as or is the same as the distance (height, width) K12 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface (printed surface with the identification symbols of various electronic components) of the frame control board 120 to the upper end of the error release button 123b.

[0332] In addition, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the surface printed with the identification symbols of various electronic components) to the upper end of the ball removal switch 122 is approximately the same as or identical to the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the surface printed with the identification symbols of various electronic components) to the upper end of the error release switch 123.

[0333] The distance (height, width) M13 in the thickness direction of the board from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 to the upper ends of the various buttons (number of game balls clear button 121b, ball removal button 122b, error reset button 123b) is greater than the distance (height, width) K5 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the surface printed with the identification symbols of each electronic component) to the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 (the surface printed with frame control display information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2).

[0334] The distance (height, width) K5 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the printed surface with the identification symbols of each electronic component) to the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 (the printed surface with the frame control display information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) is greater than the distance (height, width) M10 in the thickness direction of the board from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 to the upper surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (the printed surface with the chip information 120m1, the model information sticker 120m2 for frame chip).

[0335] The distance (height, width) M10 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 (printed surface of frame control display information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) to the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (printed surface of chip information 120m1, model information sticker 120m2 for frame chip) is larger than the distance (height, width) M11 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 to the top surface of the main body of the integrated circuit X1 (printed surface of integrated circuit information such as model number and manufacturer name).

[0336] The distance (height, width) M11 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 (the printed surface of the frame control display information such as model number 125a1, lot number 125a2, etc.) to the top surface of the main body of the integrated circuit X1 (the printed surface of the integrated circuit information such as model number, manufacturer name, etc.) is approximately the same as or is the same as the distance (height, width) M12 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 to the top surface of the main body of the integrated circuit IC15 (the printed surface of the integrated circuit information such as model number, manufacturer name, etc.).

[0337] In this way, the distance in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the printed surface of the identification symbols of each electronic component) to the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 (the printed surface of the frame control display information such as the model number 125a1 and the lot number 125a2) is different from the distance in the thickness direction of the board from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 (the printed surface of the frame control display information such as the model number 125a1 and the lot number 125a2) to the upper surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (the printed surface of the chip information 120m1, the model information seal 120m2 for the frame chip). Therefore, it becomes difficult to confuse (make it easier to distinguish) the information displayed on the surface of the frame control board 120 and the information displayed on the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125, and it becomes possible to improve the convenience of the game store staff who visually inspects various electronic components of the frame control board 120 through the frame control board case 300.

[0338] In addition, the distance in the thickness direction of the board from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 (printed surface of frame control display information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) to the upper surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (printed surface of chip information 120m1, model information sticker for frame chip 120m2) is different from the distance in the thickness direction of the board from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 to the upper surface of the main body of the integrated circuit X1 (height, width). Therefore, it becomes difficult to confuse (make it easier to distinguish) the information displayed on the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125, the information displayed on the upper surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m, and the information displayed on the upper surface of the integrated circuit X1, and it becomes possible to improve the convenience of the game store staff who visually inspects various electronic components of the frame control board 120 through the frame control board case 300.

[0339] In addition, the distance in the thickness direction of the board from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 (printed surface of frame control display information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) to the upper surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (printed surface of chip information 120m1, model information sticker for frame chip 120m2) is different from the distance in the thickness direction of the board from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 to the upper surface of the main body of the integrated circuit IC15. Therefore, it becomes difficult to confuse (easily distinguish) the information displayed on the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125, the information displayed on the upper surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m, and the information displayed on the upper surface of the integrated circuit IC15, and it becomes possible to improve the convenience of the game store staff who visually inspects various electronic components of the frame control board 120 through the frame control board case 300.

[0340] In addition, the distance (height, width) M11 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 (the printed surface of the frame control display information such as model number 125a1, lot number 125a2, etc.) to the top surface of the main body of the integrated circuit X1 (the printed surface of the integrated circuit information such as model number, manufacturer name, etc.) may be made different from the distance (height, width) M12 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 to the top surface of the main body of the integrated circuit IC15 (the printed surface of the integrated circuit information such as model number, manufacturer name, etc.).

[0341] (Sticker attached to the frame control board case) The stickers affixed to the frame control board case 300 will be described with reference to Fig. 20. Fig. 20(a) is a diagram showing a frame control number sticker 308 affixed to the frame control number sticker affixing section 307, Fig. 20(b) is a diagram showing an operation guide sticker 309 affixed to the frame control board case 300 alongside the frame control number sticker 308, and Fig. 20(c) is a diagram for comparing the main control number sticker 208 and the frame control number sticker 308.

[0342] As shown in Figure 20(a), the frame management number sticker 308 is a transparent rectangular sticker and is provided with a light-transmitting section 308a which allows the rear to be seen through, a frame management information printing section 308b on which management information for the frame control device 120A is printed, an opener entry section 308c for recording the person who opened the frame control board case 300, an opening date entry section 308d for recording the date on which the frame control board case 300 was opened, an information printing section 308e on which predetermined text information is printed, a line section 308f which is printed to follow the outline of the frame management number sticker 308, and a light-transmitting window section 308g which allows the rear of the frame management number sticker 308 to be seen through.

[0343] Frame management information printed section 308b is provided at a position toward the top of frame management number sticker 308, and has a white printed section (opaque section) consisting of a square first section and a rectangular second section extending rightward from the right side of the first section, a two-dimensional code (QR code: registered trademark) printed in the first section of the white printed section (opaque section), an identification symbol "AA-1" indicating the manufacturer's name printed in the second section, and the management number "No. 111111" of frame control board 120. The two-dimensional code (QR code: registered trademark) contains information on the manufacturer's name and the management number.

[0344] The opener entry field 308c is a rectangular white printed area (opaque area) that is long from side to side, and is provided on the lower left side of the frame control number sticker 308.

[0345] The opening date entry field 308d is a rectangular white printed portion (opaque portion) that is long from side to side, and is provided to the right of the frame control number sticker 308 and to the right of the opener entry field 208c with a gap therebetween.

[0346] The information printing section 308e has a first information printing section 308e1 of “Frame control board management number” printed in black above the frame management information printing section 308b, a second information printing section 308e2 of “Opener” printed in black above the opener entry field 308c, a third information printing section 308e3 of “Date of opening” printed in black above the opening date entry field 308d, and a fourth information printing section 308e4 of “Manufacturer name: Co., Ltd.” printed in black near the bottom end of the frame management number sticker 308.

[0347] The line portion 308f has a left line portion 308f1 printed along the left outer edge of the frame management number sticker 308 from near the first information printed portion 308e1 to near the fourth information printed portion 308e4, and a right line portion 308f2 printed along the right outer edge of the frame management number sticker 308 from near the first information printed portion 308e1 to near the fourth information printed portion 308e4, and the left line portion 308f1 and the right line portion 308f2 surround the frame management information printed portion 308b, the opener entry field 308c, the opening date entry field 308d, etc.

[0348] The light-transmitting window portion 308g includes a first light-transmitting window portion 308g1 provided between the frame management information printed portion 308b and the opener's entry field 308c, a second light-transmitting window portion 308g2 provided between the frame management information printed portion 308b and the opener's entry field 308d, a third light-transmitting window portion 308g3 provided between the opener's entry field 308c and the opener's entry field 308d, a fourth light-transmitting window portion 308g4 provided between the opener's entry field 308c and the left side line portion 308f1, and a fifth light-transmitting window portion 308g5 provided between the opener's entry field 308d and the right side line portion 308f2.

[0349] Various electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120 can be seen through each of the light-transmitting windows 308g1-308g5 and the frame control board case 300, and the visibility of the various electronic components differs between when the various electronic components are seen only through the frame control board case 300 and when the various electronic components are seen through the light-transmitting window 308g and the frame control board case 300 (specifically, the former has higher visibility). Details will be described later.

[0350] In addition, the various information printed on the frame management number sticker 308 (two-dimensional code, identification symbol, management number, “frame control board management number,” “opener,” “date of opening,” “manufacturer name: Co., Ltd.”, line section 308f) is written in black text in the 9th font (9th typeface).

[0351] 20(b), the operation guide sticker 309 is a transparent rectangular sticker, and includes a light transmitting section 209a that allows the rear to be seen through, and an information printing section 309b on which operation guide information for various buttons provided on the frame control device 120A is printed. Note that the operation guide sticker 309 does not have a watermark (pattern) for preventing counterfeiting, and is smaller in width (area) in the vertical and horizontal directions than the frame management number sticker 308.

[0352] The information printing section 309b has a first guide printing section 309b1 on which a “ball removal button + arrow mark” is printed in yellow near the right side of the operation guide sticker 309 to indicate the position of the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122), and a second guide printing section 309b2 on which an “error reset button + arrow mark” is printed in yellow near the left side of the operation guide sticker 309 to indicate the position of the error reset button 123b (error reset switch 123).

[0353] The various pieces of information printed on the operation guide sticker 309 ("ball removal button + arrow mark", "error release button + arrow mark") are written in yellow letters in the 10th font (10th typeface).

[0354] 20(c), when comparing the main control number sticker 208 and the framed control number sticker 308, the widths in the top, bottom, left and right directions of the framed control number sticker 308 are smaller than the widths in the top, bottom, left and right directions of the main control number sticker 208. In other words, the area of ​​the framed control number sticker 308 is smaller than the area of ​​the main control number sticker 208.

[0355] Also, the main management number sticker 208 has two opener entry fields 208c, whereas the frame management number sticker 308 has one opener entry field 308c. In other words, the number of opener entry fields 308c in the frame management number sticker 308 is less than the number of opener entry fields 208c in the main management number sticker 208.

[0356] Also, the main control number sticker 208 has two opening date entry fields 208d, while the frame control number sticker 308 has one opening date entry field 308d. In other words, the number of opening date entry fields 308d on the frame control number sticker 308 is less than the number of opening date entry fields 208d on the main control number sticker 208.

[0357] Also, the main management number sticker 208 has a watermark (pattern) for preventing counterfeiting, whereas the frame management number sticker 308 does not have a watermark (pattern) for preventing counterfeiting. In other words, the light transmittance (transmittance, visibility of electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120) of the light-transmitting portion 308a and the light-transmitting window portion 308g of the frame management number sticker 308 is higher than the light transmittance (transmittance, visibility of electronic components mounted on the main control board 110) of the light-transmitting portion 208a and the light-transmitting window portion 208g of the main management number sticker 208.

[0358] Furthermore, a two-dimensional code, an identification symbol, and the management number of the main control board are printed on main management information printed section 208b of main management number sticker 208, and a two-dimensional code, an identification symbol, and the management number of the frame control board are printed on frame management information printed section 308b of frame management number sticker 308. In other words, the same information is printed on main management information printed section 208b of main management number sticker 208 and frame management information printed section 308b of frame management number sticker 308.

[0359] In this way, the frame control number sticker 308 includes an identification information display area (frame control information printing section 308b) having a two-dimensional code (first information) which is an information image for identifying the frame control device 120A (frame control board 120), an identification symbol (second information) indicating the name of the manufacturer of the frame control device 120A (frame control board 120), and a management number (third information) for identifying the frame control device 120A (frame control board 120), and an opening information entry area (opener entry field 308c, opening date entry field 308d) for entering opening information of the frame control device 120A. This makes it easier to inspect and check the main control device 110A, and improves the convenience of the manufacturer's employees and game store staff.

[0360] In addition, the frame management number sticker 308 includes an identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) having a two-dimensional code (first information) which is an information image for identifying the frame control device 120A (frame control board 120), an identification symbol (second information) indicating the name of the manufacturer of the frame control device 120A, and a management number (third information) for identifying the frame control device 120A, and an opening information writing area (opener writing field 308c, opening date writing field 308d) for writing opening information of the frame control device 120A, and between the identification information display area and the opening information writing area, a see-through area (first light-transmitting window portion 308g1, second light-transmitting window portion 308g2) is provided which allows various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.) mounted on the rear frame control board 120 to be visually recognized. Therefore, even if the frame control number sticker 308 is attached to the frame control board case 300, various electronic components behind the frame control number sticker 308 can be visually confirmed through the see-through area, and the security of the gaming machine can be guaranteed. Also, the convenience of the manufacturer's employees and gaming parlor staff can be improved.

[0361] In addition, the frame management number sticker 308 (opening information entry area) includes a first entry area (opener entry field 308c) in which the name of the opener of the frame control device 120A can be written, and a second entry area (opening date entry field 308d) in which the date of opening of the frame control device 120A can be written, and between the first entry area (opener entry field 308c) and the second entry area (opening date entry field 308d), a see-through area (third light-transmitting window portion 308g3) is provided in which various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.) mounted on the rear frame control board 120 can be seen. Therefore, even if the frame management number sticker 308 is attached to the frame control board case 300, various electronic components behind the frame management number sticker 308 can be visually confirmed through the see-through area, and the security of the gaming machine can be ensured. In addition, the convenience of the manufacturer's employees and gaming store staff can be improved.

[0362] In addition, the operation guide sticker 309 includes a first guide print section 309b1 on which operation guide information for the first operation section (ball removal button 122b) provided on the frame control device 120A is printed, and a second guide print section 309b2 on which operation guide information for the second operation section (error release button 123b) provided on the frame control device 120A is printed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience of the gaming store staff who operates the first operation section and the second operation section.

[0363] The operation guide sticker 309 includes a first guide print section 309b1 on which operation guide information for the first operation section (ball removal button 122b) provided on the frame control device 120A is printed, and a second guide print section 309b2 on which operation guide information for the second operation section (error release button 123b) provided on the frame control device 120A is printed, and between the first guide print section 309b1 and the second guide print section 309b2, a see-through area (transparent section 309a) is provided through which various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.) mounted on the rear frame control board 120 can be visually confirmed. Therefore, even if the operation guide sticker 309 is attached to the frame control board case 300, various electronic components behind the operation guide sticker 309 can be visually confirmed through the see-through area, and the security of the gaming machine can be ensured.

[0364] Also, the area of ​​the operation guide sticker 309, which has less information important for the management and security of the gaming machine 1 and therefore has less information, is smaller than the area of ​​the frame management number sticker 308, which has a large amount of information because it contains a lot of information important for the management and security of the gaming machine 1. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the frame control device 120A from being extremely reduced by the operation guide sticker 309, which has less information important for the management and security of the gaming machine 1 (small amount of information), and it is possible to ensure the security of the gaming machine.

[0365] In addition, the main control number sticker 208, which is attached to the main control device 110A and has a see-through area that allows various electronic components mounted on the rear main control board 110 to be seen through, has a predetermined pattern (watermark for preventing counterfeiting), while the frame control number sticker 308, which is attached to the frame control device 120A and has a see-through area that allows various electronic components mounted on the rear frame control board 120 to be seen through, does not have a predetermined pattern (watermark for preventing counterfeiting). Therefore, it is possible to increase the physical security of the main control device 110A while increasing the visual security of the frame control device 120A, thereby ensuring the security of the gaming machine.

[0366] Also, the transparency of the main control number sticker 208, which is attached to the main control device 110A and has a see-through area that allows various electronic components mounted on the rear main control board 110 to be seen through (low transparency due to watermark), is different from the transparency of the frame control number sticker 308, which is attached to the frame control device 120A and has a see-through area that allows various electronic components mounted on the rear frame control board 120 to be seen through (high transparency due to no watermark). Therefore, the ease of visual confirmation of the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A can be made different, and it is difficult to counterfeit the main control number sticker 208 and the frame control number sticker 308 using the same method, making it possible to ensure the security of the gaming machine.

[0367] In addition, the area of ​​the main control number sticker 208, which is attached to the main control device 110A and has a see-through area that allows various electronic components mounted on the rear main control board 110 to be seen through, is made different from the area of ​​the frame control device 308, which is attached to the frame control device 120A and has a see-through area that allows various electronic components mounted on the rear frame control board 120 to be seen through. Therefore, the ease of visual confirmation of the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A can be made different, and it is difficult to counterfeit the main control number sticker 208 and the frame control number sticker 308 using the same method (same process), making it possible to ensure the security of the gaming machine.

[0368] Also, the number of fields (two fields for the person who opened the sticker, two fields for the date of opening) on ​​the main control number sticker 208, which is attached to the main control device 110A and has a see-through area that allows various electronic components mounted on the rear main control board 110 to be seen through, is different from the number of fields (one field for the person who opened the sticker, one field for the date of opening) on ​​the frame control device 120A and has a see-through area that allows various electronic components mounted on the rear frame control board 120 to be seen through. Therefore, it is difficult to counterfeit the main control number sticker 208 and the frame control number sticker 308 using the same method (same process), and the security of the gaming machine can be guaranteed.

[0369] Although the name of the opener is to be written in the first writing area (opener entry field 308c) of the frame management number sticker 308, the name of the opening hall may be written, a personal seal may be affixed, a description of the state at the time of opening may be written, or the date of opening may be written.

[0370] In addition, the second entry area (opener entry area 308c) of the frame management number sticker 308 is designed to be used to enter the date of opening, but it is also possible to enter the date and time of opening, the location of opening, the state of the item when it was opened, or the name of the person who opened it.

[0371] Also, although the main control number sticker 208 is watermarked and the frame control number sticker 308 is not watermarked, both the main control number sticker 208 and the frame control number sticker 308 may be watermarked. In this case, the transparency of the main control number sticker 208 and the frame control number sticker 308 may be the same or different (for example, the transparency of one of the main control number sticker 208 and the frame control number sticker 308 may be higher).

[0372] Also, the frame control number sticker 308 may be watermarked, but the main control number sticker 208 may not be watermarked. In this case, the transparency of the main control number sticker 208 may be made higher than that of the frame control number sticker 308, or may be made the same.

[0373] In addition, the area of ​​the framed control number sticker 308 is smaller than the area of ​​the main control number sticker 208 , but the area of ​​the main control number sticker 208 may be made smaller than the area of ​​the framed control number sticker 308 .

[0374] In addition, although the shape of the main management number sticker 208 and the shape of the frame management number sticker 308 are both rectangular (rectangular), the shape of the main management number sticker 208 and the shape of the frame management number sticker 308 may be made different (for example, one of the main management number sticker 208 and the frame management number sticker 308 may be made round or triangular, and the other may be made rectangular).

[0375] In addition, the number of entry fields provided on the frame management number sticker 308 (one field for the person who opened the sticker and one field for the date of opening) is fewer than the number of entry fields provided on the main management number sticker 208 (two fields for the person who opened the sticker and two fields for the date of opening), but the number of entry fields provided on the main management number sticker 208 may be fewer than the number of entry fields provided on the frame management number sticker 308 (for example, the frame management number sticker 308 may have two fields for the person who opened the sticker and two fields for the date of opening, and the main management number sticker 208 may have one field for the person who opened the sticker and one field for the date of opening).

[0376] In addition, the main management number sticker 208 and the frame management number sticker 308 are each composed of a single sticker and have a management information printed section and various writing fields, but the main management number sticker 208 and the frame management number sticker 308 may each be composed of two stickers, with the management information printed section on one sticker and the various writing fields on the other sticker.

[0377] (The relationship between the various seals on the frame control board case and the various electronic components) The relationship between the various seals on the frame control board case 300 and the various electronic components will be described with reference to FIG.

[0378] The frame management number sticker 308 is affixed to the frame management number sticker attachment portion 307 of the first case member 301 at a position corresponding to the tall component concentrated mounting area HM where tall components such as electrolytic capacitors BC of the frame control board 120 are concentrated, and so as to span multiple electronic components DB.

[0379] Specifically, the frame management number sticker 308, the frame control unit 120m, the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121), the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122), the error reset button 123b (error reset switch 123), the frame control display 125, and various connectors (female connectors 127a to 127f, test connector 128) are arranged so that they do not overlap front to back.

[0380] Furthermore, through each light-transmitting window portion 308g (or light-transmitting portion 308a) provided in the frame management number sticker 308, it is possible to see various electronic components BC (integrated circuits IC11, 17, etc., capacitors C20-22, etc., resistors R57, 75, etc., connectors 127a-127c, etc.) including the electrolytic capacitor BC mounted in the tall component concentrated mounting area HM, as well as various identification symbols and mounting reference lines KJ printed on the frame control board 120 corresponding to these various electronic components.

[0381] On the other hand, through each translucent window portion 308g (or translucent portion 308a) provided in the frame management number sticker 308, the frame control unit 120m, the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121), the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122), the error reset button 123b (error reset switch 123), the frame control display 125 (display surface 125a), specific connectors (connectors 127d to 127f, test connector 128), etc., as well as the various identification symbols and installation reference lines KJ printed on the frame control board 120 corresponding to these various electronic components, are difficult to see or cannot be seen.

[0382] The operation guide sticker 309 is affixed to the first case member 301 at a position corresponding to the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122) and the error reset button 123b (error reset switch 123), which are below the frame management number sticker 308 (right side in Figure 21), and spanning multiple electronic component DBs.

[0383] Specifically, the operation guide sticker 309, the frame control unit 120m, the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121), the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122), the error reset button 123b (error reset switch 123), the frame control display 125, and various connectors (female connectors 127a to 127f, test connector 128) are arranged so that they do not overlap front to back.

[0384] In addition, the arrow mark in the first guide printing section ("ball removal button + arrow mark") of operation guide sticker 309 is positioned so as to point to ball removal button 122b, and the arrow mark in the second guide printing section ("error release button + arrow mark") of operation guide sticker 309 is positioned so as to point to error release button 123b.

[0385] Furthermore, through the translucent portion 309a provided in the operation guide sticker 309, it is possible to see the various electronic components BC (integrated circuits IC6, 11, 14, etc., capacitors C9, 31, 36, etc., resistors R57, 75, 103, etc., game ball count clear switch 121, ball removal switch 122, error reset switch 123, frame control indicator 125, etc.) as well as the various identification symbols and mounting reference lines KJ printed on the frame control board 120 corresponding to these various electronic components.

[0386] On the other hand, through the translucent portion 309a provided on the operation guide sticker 309, the frame control unit 120m, the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121), the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122), the error reset button 123b (error reset switch 123), the frame control display 125 (display surface 125a), specific connectors (connectors 127d to 127f, test connector 128), etc., as well as the various identification symbols and installation reference lines KJ printed on the frame control board 120 corresponding to these various electronic components, are difficult to see or cannot be seen.

[0387] In addition, the engraved portion 310a of the button cover member 310 converted to the first state, on which the words "game ball count clear switch" are engraved, is positioned to cover the upper part of the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121) so as not to overlap with the frame management number sticker 308 in the front and rear.

[0388] In this way, the frame control board case 300 has an identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b) in which a two-dimensional code (first identification information), an identification symbol (second identification information), and a management number (third identification information) of the frame control board are displayed, and the game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121) for clearing the number of game balls (game value amount) owned by the player is provided on the frame control board 120 so as not to overlap the identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b) in the front and rear. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121) becomes difficult to operate due to the identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b), and it is possible to improve the convenience of the game store staff.

[0389] The frame control board case 300 has an identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b) in which a two-dimensional code (first identification information), an identification symbol (second identification information), and the management number (third identification information) of the frame control board are displayed, and guidance information (engraved section 310a engraved with the characters "game ball number clear switch") indicating the game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121) for clearing the number of game balls (game value amount) owned by the player is provided so as not to overlap the identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b). Therefore, it becomes easier to grasp the presence of the game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121), and it is possible to improve the convenience of game store staff.

[0390] The frame control board case 300 has an identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b) in which a two-dimensional code (first identification information), an identification symbol (second identification information), and the management number (third identification information) of the frame control board are displayed, and the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122) for removing the gaming medium from the gaming machine is provided on the frame control board 120 so as not to overlap the identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b) from the front to the back. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b) makes it difficult to operate the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122), and it is possible to improve the convenience of the gaming store staff.

[0391] The frame control board case 300 has an identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b) in which a two-dimensional code (first identification information), an identification symbol (second identification information), and the management number of the frame control board (third identification information) are displayed, and guide information (first guide printed section 309b1 with "ball removal button + arrow mark" printed on it) indicating the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122) for removing the gaming medium from the gaming machine is provided so as not to overlap the identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b) in the front and rear. This makes it easier to grasp the presence of the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122), improving convenience for gaming store staff.

[0392] The frame control board case 300 has an identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b) in which a two-dimensional code (first identification information), an identification symbol (second identification information), and a management number (third identification information) of the frame control board are displayed, and an error reset button 123b (error reset switch 123) for clearing a predetermined abnormality or a predetermined abnormality notification is provided on the frame control board 120 so as not to overlap the identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b) from the front to the back. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b) makes it difficult to operate the error reset button 123b (error reset switch 123), and it is possible to improve the convenience of game store staff.

[0393] The frame control board case 300 has an identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b) in which a two-dimensional code (first identification information), an identification symbol (second identification information), and the management number (third identification information) of the frame control board are displayed, and guidance information (second guidance printed section 309b2 in which "error reset button + arrow mark" is printed) indicating the error reset button 123b (error reset switch 123) for clearing a specified abnormality or a specified abnormality notification is provided so as not to overlap the identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b). Therefore, it becomes easier to grasp the presence of the error reset button 123b (error reset switch 123), and it is possible to improve the convenience of the game store staff.

[0394] In addition, the frame control unit 120m, the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121), the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122), the error reset button 123b (error reset switch 123), the frame control indicator 125 (display surface 125a), specific connectors (connectors 127d to 127f, test connector 128), etc., as well as some or all of the various identification symbols and mounting reference lines KJ printed on the frame control board 120 corresponding to these various electronic components, may be easily or completely visible through each translucent window portion 308g (or translucent portion 308a) provided in the frame management number sticker 308.

[0395] (Relationship between the distances between two points on each part of the main control device and the frame control device) The relationship between the distance between two points at each part of main control device 110A and frame control device 120A will be explained using Fig. 22. Fig. 22(a) is a diagram showing the distance between two points at each part of main control device 110A, and Fig. 22(b) is a diagram showing the distance between two points at each part of frame control device 120A. Here, the distance between two points at each part not mentioned above will be explained.

[0396] As shown in Figure 22(a), the distance (height, width) L2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 is greater than the distance (height, width) H9 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end portion (top surface of the operating portion) of the RWM clear switch 111a to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200.

[0397] The distance (height, width) H9 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top surface of the operating part) of the RWM clear switch 111a to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 is greater than the distance (height, width) H7 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the surface (model information sticker 209) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200.

[0398] The distance (height, width) H4 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer) to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 is greater than the distance (height, width) H10 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the RWM clear button 111b to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200.

[0399] As shown in Figure 22 (b), the distance (height, width) H10 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the surface (operation guide sticker 309) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) M9 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0400] The distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) M13 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end portion (top surface of the operation portion) of the game ball number clear switch 121 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0401] The distance (height, width) M13 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top surface of the operation part) of the game ball number clear switch 121 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) M6 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper surface (printed surface of the chip information, model information sticker 120m2 for frame chip) of the main body part of the frame control part 120m to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0402] The distance (height, width) M13 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top surface of the operating part) of the game ball number clear switch 121 to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is approximately the same as or is identical to the distance (height, width) M15 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top surface of the operating part) of the ball removal switch 122 to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308).

[0403] In addition, the distance (height, width) M15 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (upper surface of the operating part) of the ball removal switch 122 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is approximately the same as or is the same as the distance (height, width) M17 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (upper surface of the operating part) of the error release switch 123 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0404] The distance (height, width) M9 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) M14 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the game ball number clear button 121b to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0405] The distance (height, width) M14 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the game ball count clear button 121b to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is approximately the same as or is identical to the distance (height, width) M16 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the ball removal button 122b to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308).

[0406] The distance (height, width) M16 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the ball removal button 122b to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is approximately the same as or is the same as the distance (height, width) M18 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the error release button 123b to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0407] As shown in Figures 22(a) and 22(b), the distance (height, width) K1 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the surface (operation guide sticker 309) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) L1 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the surface (model information sticker 209) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200.

[0408] The distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) L2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200.

[0409] The distance (height, width) M6 in the thickness direction of the board from the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (printed surface of chip information 120m1, model information sticker 120m2 for frame chip) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is greater than the distance (height, width) H3 in the thickness direction of the board from the top end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer) to the surface (model information sticker 209) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200.

[0410] The distance (height, width) M6 in the thickness direction of the board from the top surface (printed surface of chip information 120m1, model information sticker 120m2 for frame chip) of the main body of the frame control unit 120m to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) H4 in the thickness direction of the board from the top end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer) to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200.

[0411] The distance (height, width) L4 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control substrate 110 to the upper end of the main control unit 110m is greater than the distance (height, width) K6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 to the upper surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (printed surface of chip information 120m1, model information sticker 120m2 for frame chip).

[0412] The distance (height, width) M9 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) H8 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200.

[0413] The distance (height, width) M10 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the surface (operation guide sticker 309) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) H7 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the surface (model information sticker 209) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200.

[0414] The distance (height, width) M13 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top surface of the operating part) of the game ball number clear switch 121 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) H9 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top surface of the operating part) of the RWM clear switch 111a to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200.

[0415] The distance (height, width) M15 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top surface of the operating part) of the ball removal switch 122 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) H9 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top surface of the operating part) of the RWM clear switch 111a to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200.

[0416] The distance (height, width) M17 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top surface of the operating part) of the error release switch 123 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) H9 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top surface of the operating part) of the RWM clear switch 111a to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200.

[0417] The distance (height, width) M14 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the game ball count clear button 121b to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) H10 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the RWM clear button 111b to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200.

[0418] In this way, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the model information sticker 209 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 is made different from the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the operation guide sticker 309 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate 302 of the frame control board case 300. This makes it easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (enhancing the distinguishability), improving the convenience of game store staff and preventing inconveniences such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacture of the gaming machine 1 or inspection at a game store.

[0419] Also, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the main control number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (main control number sticker affixing portion 207) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 is made different from the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the frame control number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame control number sticker affixing portion 307) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300. Therefore, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (the distinguishability can be increased), which improves the convenience of the game store staff and prevents inconvenience such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacture of the game machine 1 or inspection at the game store.

[0420] Also, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer) to the model information sticker 209 (identification mark) attached to the surface (main management number sticker attachment portion 207) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 is different from the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the upper surface (printed surface of the chip information 120m1, model information sticker for frame chip 120m2) of the main body portion of the frame control unit 120m to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) attached to the surface (frame management number sticker attachment portion 307) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300. Therefore, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control unit 110A and the frame control unit 120A (the distinguishability can be increased), which improves the convenience of the game store staff and also makes it possible to suppress inconveniences such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacture of the game machine 1 or during inspection at the game store.

[0421] The distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer) to the main control number sticker 208 (identification mark) attached to the surface (main control number sticker attachment part 207) of the top plate part 202 of the main control board case 200 is different from the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the upper surface (printed surface of chip information 120m1, model information sticker for frame chip 120m2) of the main body part of the frame control unit 120m to the frame control number sticker 308 (identification mark) attached to the surface (frame control number sticker attachment part 307) of the top plate part 302 of the frame control board case 300. Therefore, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control unit 110A and the frame control unit 120A (the distinguishability can be increased), which improves the convenience of the game store staff and prevents inconvenience such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacture of the game machine 1 or inspection at the game store.

[0422] Also, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the model information sticker 209 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (main management number sticker affixing portion 207) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 is different from the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the operation guide sticker 309 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame management number sticker affixing portion 307) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300. Therefore, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (the distinguishability can be increased), which improves the convenience of the game store staff and prevents the inconvenience of making a mistake in the installation position during the manufacture of the game machine 1 or during inspection at the game store.

[0423] Also, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the main control number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (main control number sticker affixing portion 207) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 is made different from the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the frame control number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame control number sticker affixing portion 307) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300. Therefore, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (the identifiability can be improved), and it becomes possible to prevent inconvenience such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacture of the gaming machine 1 or during inspection at a gaming facility.

[0424] In addition, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (upper surface of the operation part) of the RWM clear switch 111a to the main control number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (main control number sticker affixing part 207) of the top plate part 202 of the main control board case 200 is different from the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (upper surface of the operation part) of the game ball count clear switch 121 to the frame control number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame control number sticker affixing part 307) of the top plate part 302 of the frame control board case 300. Therefore, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (the identifiability can be improved), which improves the convenience of the game store staff and also makes it possible to suppress inconveniences such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacture of the game machine 1 or during inspection at the game store.

[0425] In addition, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (upper surface of the operation part) of the RWM clear switch 111a to the main control number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (main control number sticker affixing part 207) of the top plate part 202 of the main control board case 200 is different from the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (upper surface of the operation part) of the ball removal switch 122 to the frame control number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame control number sticker affixing part 307) of the top plate part 302 of the frame control board case 300. Therefore, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (the distinguishability can be increased), which improves the convenience of the game store staff and also makes it possible to suppress inconveniences such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacture of the game machine 1 or during inspection at the game store.

[0426] In addition, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (upper surface of the operation part) of the RWM clear button 111b to the main control number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (main control number sticker affixing part 207) of the top plate part 202 of the main control board case 200 is different from the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (upper surface of the operation part) of the error release switch 123 to the frame control number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame control number sticker affixing part 307) of the top plate part 302 of the frame control board case 300. Therefore, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (the distinguishability can be improved), which improves the convenience of the game store staff and also makes it possible to suppress inconveniences such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacture of the game machine 1 or during inspection at the game store.

[0427] In addition, the distance (height, width) L1 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the model information sticker 209 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 may be greater than the distance (height, width) K1 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the operation guide sticker 309 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame management number sticker affixing portion 307) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0428] In addition, the distance (height, width) L2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the main management number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (main management number sticker affixing portion 207) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 may be larger than the distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame management number sticker affixing portion 307) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0429] In addition, the distance (height, width) H3 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (single-chip microcomputer) to the model information sticker 209 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (main management number sticker affixing section 207) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M6 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper surface (printed surface of the chip information, 120m1) of the main body portion of the frame control unit 120m to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame management number sticker affixing section 307) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0430] In addition, the distance (height, width) H4 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (single-chip microcomputer) to the main management number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (main management number sticker affixing section 207) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M6 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper surface (printed surface of chip information 120m1, model information sticker for frame chip 120m2) of the main body portion of the frame control unit 120m to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame management number sticker affixing section 307) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0431] In addition, the distance (height, width) H7 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the model information sticker 209 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M10 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the operation guide sticker 309 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0432] In addition, the distance (height, width) H8 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the main management number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (main management number sticker affixing portion 207) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M9 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame management number sticker affixing portion 307) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0433] In addition, the distance (height, width) H9 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top surface of the operation part) of the RWM clear switch 111a to the main management number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (main management number sticker affixing part 207) of the top plate part 202 of the main control board case 200 may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M13 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top surface of the operation part) of the game ball count clear switch 121 to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame management number sticker affixing part 307) of the top plate part 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0434] In addition, the distance (height, width) H9 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top surface of the operating section) of the RWM clear switch 111a to the main management number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (main management number sticker affixing section 207) of the top plate section 202 of the main control board case 200 may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M15 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top surface of the operating section) of the ball remover switch 122 to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame management number sticker affixing section 307) of the top plate section 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0435] In addition, the distance (height, width) H9 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top surface of the operating section) of the RWM clear switch 111a to the main management number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (main management number sticker affixing section 207) of the top plate section 202 of the main control board case 200 may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M17 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top surface of the operating section) of the error release switch 123 to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame management number sticker affixing section 307) of the top plate section 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0436] In addition, the distance (height, width) M13 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top surface of the operation portion) of the game ball count clear switch 121 to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame management number sticker affixing portion 307) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 may be made larger than the distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame management number sticker affixing portion 307) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0437] In addition, the distance (height, width) M6 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper surface (printed surface of chip information 120m1, model information sticker 120m2 for frame chip) of the main body of the frame control unit 120m to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame management number sticker affixing section 307) of the top plate section 302 of the frame control board case 300 may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M13 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (upper surface of the operation section) of the game ball count clear switch 121 to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame management number sticker affixing section 307) of the top plate section 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0438] In addition, the distance (height, width) M14 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the game ball count clear button 121b to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame management number sticker affixing portion 307) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M9 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame management number sticker affixing portion 307) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0439] In addition, the distance (height, width) K6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 to the upper surface of the main body of the frame control portion 120m (printed surface of chip information 120m1, model information sticker 120m2 for frame chip) may be made larger than the distance (height, width) L4 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control substrate 110 to the upper end of the main control portion 110m.

[0440] In addition, the distance (height, width) H10 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the RWM clear button 111b to the main management number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (main management number sticker affixing portion 207) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M14 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the game ball count clear button 121b to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame management number sticker affixing portion 307) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0441] (The positional relationship between each seal of each control device and each operation part) The positional relationship between each sticker of each control device (main control device 110A, frame control device 120A) and each operation unit will be described with reference to Fig. 23. Fig. 23(a) is a rear view of the periphery of each control device, and Fig. 23(b) is a diagram showing the positional relationship between each sticker and each operation unit.

[0442] As shown in Figure 23(a), the frame management number sticker 308 affixed to the frame control board case 300 is positioned closer to the rotation axis of the inner frame 3 (towards the right in Figure 23(a)) than the main management number sticker 208 and the model information sticker 209 affixed to the main control board case 200.

[0443] In addition, the operation guide sticker 309 affixed to the frame control board case 300 is closer to the rotation axis of the inner frame 3 (towards the right in Figure 23(a)) than the model information sticker 209 affixed to the main control board case 200, and is positioned closer to the free rotation end of the inner frame 3 (towards the left in Figure 23(a)) than the end of the main management number sticker 208 affixed to the main control board case 200 that is located on the rotation axis side of the inner frame 3.

[0444] In addition, the game ball count clear switch 121 (game ball count clear button 121b), ball removal switch 122 (ball removal button 122b), and error reset switch 123 (error reset button 123b) implemented on the frame control board 120 are positioned closer to the free rotation end of the inner frame 3 (towards the left in Figure 23 (a)) than the RWM clear switch 111a (RWM clear button 111b) implemented on the main control board 110.

[0445] As shown in Figure 23(b), the main management number sticker 208 and the model information sticker 209 affixed to the main control board case 200 are arranged such that the model information sticker 209 is positioned toward the rear of the gaming machine, and the frame management number sticker 308 and the operation guide sticker 309 affixed to the frame control board case 300 are arranged such that the operation guide sticker 309 is positioned toward the rear of the gaming machine.

[0446] In addition, the frame management number sticker 308 and the operation guide sticker 309 affixed to the frame control board case 300 are positioned toward the rear of the gaming machine than the main management number sticker 208 and the model information sticker 209 affixed to the main control board case 200.

[0447] Furthermore, since the frame control board 120 is positioned further rearward of the gaming machine than the main control board 110, the game ball count clear switch 121, the ball removal switch 122, and the error release switch 123 mounted on the frame control board 120 are positioned further rearward of the gaming machine than the RWM clear switch 111a mounted on the main control board 110.

[0448] In addition, the game ball count clear button 121b, the ball removal button 122b, and the error release button 123b, which are loosely fitted into the frame control board case 300, are positioned toward the rear of the game machine than the RWM clear button 111b, which is loosely fitted into the main control board case 200.

[0449] Here, we will explain the amount of operation and force required for each operation section located on the front side of the gaming machine (effect button 17, counting button 20) and each operation section located on the back side of the gaming machine (RWM clear button 111b, game ball count clear button 121b, ball removal button 122b, error release button 123b).

[0450] The amount of operation required to change the switches in each operating section (effect button detection switch 17a, counting button switch 20a, RWM clear switch 111a, game ball count clear switch 121, ball removal switch 122, error release switch 123) from the OFF state to the ON state is as follows: RWM clear button 111b = game ball count clear button 121b = ball removal button 122b = error release button 123b < counting button 20 < effect button 17.

[0451] In addition, the final operating force just before the switches in each operating unit (effect button detection switch 17a, counting button switch 20a, RWM clear switch 111a, game ball count clear switch 121, ball remove switch 122, error release button 123) switch from the OFF state to the ON state is greater than the initial operating force when starting to press a button on each operating unit (effect button 17, counting button 20, RWM clear button 111b, game ball count clear button 121b, ball remove button 122b, error release button 123b).

[0452] In addition, the initial operating force when starting to press a button on each operation section (effect button 17, counting button 20, RWM clear button 111b, game ball count clear button 121b, ball removal button 122b, error release button 123b) is as follows: RWM clear button 111b = game ball count clear button 121b = ball removal button 122b = error release button 123b < counting button 20 < effect button 17.

[0453] In addition, the final operating force immediately before the switches in each operating section (effect button detection switch 17a, counting button switch 20a, RWM clear switch 111a, game ball count clear switch 121, ball removal switch 122, error release switch 123) change from the OFF state to the ON state is as follows: RWM clear button 111b = game ball count clear button 121b = ball removal button 122b = error release button 123b < counting button 20 < effect button 17.

[0454] In this way, the frame control number sticker 308 and the operation guide sticker 309 attached to the frame control device 120A, which is disposed below the main control device 110A, are arranged toward the rear of the gaming machine, rather than the main control number sticker 208 and the model information sticker 209 attached to the main control device 110A. Therefore, when the inner frame 3 is opened while the gaming machine 1 is installed on the island equipment, it becomes easier to simultaneously check the main control number sticker 208 and the model information sticker 209 of the main control device 110A, which are located below the line of sight of the gaming store clerk, and the frame control number sticker 308 and the operation guide sticker 309 of the frame control device 120A, which are located below the line of sight of the gaming store clerk, thereby improving the convenience of the gaming store clerk.

[0455] In addition, the game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121) provided on the frame control device 120A is arranged toward the rear of the game machine, rather than the tip of the operation part of the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) provided on the main control device 110A. Therefore, when the inner frame 3 is opened while the game machine 1 is installed on the island equipment, it becomes easy to check the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) and the game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121) at the same time, and it is possible to improve the distinguishability of the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) and the game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121), and it is possible to improve the convenience of the game store staff.

[0456] In addition, the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122) provided on the frame control device 120A is located toward the rear of the gaming machine, rather than the tip of the operation part of the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) provided on the main control device 110A. Therefore, when the inner frame 3 is opened while the gaming machine 1 is installed on the island equipment, it becomes easier to check the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) and the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122) at the same time, and it is possible to improve the distinguishability of the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) and the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122), which makes it possible to improve the convenience of the gaming store staff.

[0457] In addition, the error reset button 123b (error reset switch 123) provided on the frame control device 120A is disposed toward the rear of the gaming machine, rather than the tip of the operation part of the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) provided on the main control device 110A. Therefore, when the inner frame 3 is opened in a state where the gaming machine 1 is installed on an island facility, it becomes easy to check the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) and the error reset button 123b (error reset switch 123) at the same time, and it becomes possible to improve the distinguishability of the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) and the error reset button 123b (error reset switch 123), thereby improving the convenience of the gaming store staff.

[0458] Furthermore, the amount of operation required for each operation section is in the following relationship: RWM clear button 111b = game ball count clear button 121b = ball removal button 122b = error release button 123b < count button 20 < effect button 17. This makes it easier to operate the operation sections operated by game store staff (RWM clear button 111b, game ball count clear button 121b, ball removal button 122b = error release button 123b), and improves the operability (feeling of having pressed) of the operation sections operated by players (count button 20, effect button 17), giving players a sense of satisfaction.

[0459] In addition, the final operating force of each operation part (effect button 17, counting button 20, RWM clear button 111b, game ball count clear button 121b, ball removal button 122b, error release button 123b) is greater than the initial operating force. Therefore, the force with which each operation part is operated weakens at the time of final operation, making it possible to prevent inconveniences such as each operation part (each switch) becoming easily damaged.

[0460] In addition, the frame management number sticker 308 and the operation guide sticker 309 affixed to the frame control device 120A, which is arranged below the main control device 110A, may be positioned closer to the front of the gaming machine than the main management number sticker 208 and the model information sticker 209 affixed to the main control device 110A.

[0461] In addition, the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121), ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122), and error reset button 123b (error reset switch 123) provided on the frame control device 120A may be positioned closer to the front of the game machine than the tip of the operating part of the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) provided on the main control device 110A.

[0462] In addition, the required operation amount of each operation part may be different between the RWM clear button 111b, the game ball count clear button 121b, the ball removal button 122b, and the error reset button 123b, or one or two of the RWM clear button 111b, the game ball count clear button 121b, the ball removal button 122b, and the error reset button 123b may be different. Even in this case, it is preferable to make the required operation amount of the count button 20 and the effect button 17 greater than that of the RWM clear button 111b, the game ball count clear button 121b, the ball removal button 122b, and the error reset button 123b.

[0463] (Relationship of distance from the power switch to each element of the control device) Using FIG. 24, the relationship of the distance from power switch 164 to each element of the control device (main control device 110A, frame control device 120A) will be described.

[0464] As shown in FIG. 24, the distance LS1 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame control number sticker 308 is shorter than the distance LS2 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the operation guide sticker 309.

[0465] In addition, the distance LB1 (straight-line distance and / or horizontal distance) from the power switch 164 to the game ball count clear switch 121 (game ball count clear button 121b) is shorter than the distance LH (straight-line distance and / or horizontal distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame control display 125.

[0466] In addition, the distance LB2 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the ball removal switch 122 (ball removal button 122b) is shorter than the distance LH (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame control display 125.

[0467] In addition, the distance LB3 (straight-line distance and / or horizontal distance) from the power switch 164 to the error reset switch 123 (error reset button 123b) is shorter than the distance LH (straight-line distance and / or horizontal distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame control display 125.

[0468] The distances (straight-line distances and / or planar distances) from the power switch 164 increase in the order of distance LS1<distance LB1<distance LS2<distance LB2<distance LB3<distance LH.

[0469] Further, the distance LS5 (straight line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the main control number sticker 208 is shorter than the distance LS4 (straight line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the model information sticker 209.

[0470] In addition, the distance LB4 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the RWM clear switch 111a (RWM clear button 111b) is shorter than the distance LJ (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the information display 115.

[0471] Further, the distance LK (straight line distance and / or horizontal distance) from the power switch 164 to the setting key switch 112a is shorter than the distance LJ (straight line distance and / or horizontal distance) from the power switch 164 to the information display 115.

[0472] The distances (straight-line distances and / or planar distances) from the power switch 164 increase in the order of distance LB4<distance LS5<distance LK<distance LJ<distance LS4.

[0473] Further, the distance LS1 (straight line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame control number sticker 308 is shorter than the distance LS5 (straight line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the main control number sticker 208.

[0474] Further, the distance LS1 (straight line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the operation guide sticker 309 is shorter than the distance LS5 (straight line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the main control number sticker 208.

[0475] In addition, the distance LB1 (straight-line distance and / or horizontal distance) from the power switch 164 to the game ball count clear switch 121 (game ball count clear button 121b) is shorter than the distance LB4 (straight-line distance and / or horizontal distance) from the power switch 164 to the RWM clear switch 111a (RWM clear button 111b).

[0476] In addition, the distance LB2 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the ball removal switch 122 (ball removal button 122b) is shorter than the distance LB4 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the RWM clear switch 111a (RWM clear button 111b).

[0477] In addition, the distance LB3 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the error reset switch 123 (error reset button 123b) is shorter than the distance LB4 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the RWM clear switch 111a (RWM clear button 111b).

[0478] Further, the distance LH (straight line distance and / or horizontal distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame control display 125 is shorter than the distance LJ (straight line distance and / or horizontal distance) from the power switch 164 to the information display 115.

[0479] The distances (straight-line distances and / or planar distances) from the power switch 164 increase in the following order: distance LS1<distance LS2<distance LB1<distance LB2<distance LB3<distance LH<distance LB4<distance LS5<distance LK<distance LJ<distance LS4.

[0480] In this way, the distance LB1 (straight line distance and / or horizontal distance) from the power switch 164 to the game ball count clear switch 121 (game ball count clear button 121b) is different from the distance LH (straight line distance and / or horizontal distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame control display 125. Therefore, when the gaming store clerk is operating or about to operate the game ball count clear switch 121 (game ball count clear button 121b), the frame control display 125, which displays the number of game balls (game value amount) owned by the player, is less likely to be covered by the gaming store clerk's hand or arm, making it possible to improve convenience for the gaming store clerk.

[0481] In addition, the distance LB2 (straight-line distance and / or horizontal distance) from the power switch 164 to the ball removal switch 122 (ball removal button 122b) is different from the distance LH (straight-line distance and / or horizontal distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame control display 125. Therefore, when a gaming store clerk is operating or about to operate the ball removal switch 122 (ball removal button 122b), the frame control display 125, on which specific information is displayed during the ball removal operation, is less likely to be hidden by the gaming store clerk's hand or arm, making it possible to improve convenience for the gaming store clerk.

[0482] Also, the distance LB3 (straight line distance and / or horizontal distance) from the power switch 164 to the error reset switch 123 (error reset button 123b) is different from the distance LH (straight line distance and / or horizontal distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame control indicator 12...

Claims

[Claim 1] In a gaming machine in which a player can play a game using a gaming value owned by the player, a launching operation unit for launching game media; A specific operation unit that is provided on the front side of the gaming machine and can be pressed by a player; A first control means is provided on the rear side of the gaming machine, and stores the gaming value owned by the player and performs update control of the gaming value; A second control means for controlling the presentation of a game; A notification means capable of notifying the occurrence of a predetermined event, The first control means is A control board having a plurality of electronic components mounted on a surface thereof, the control board being disposed facing the rear side of the gaming machine; A board case that houses the control board, The electronic component includes: A first operation unit that can be pressed by a gaming store clerk; A second operation unit that can be pressed by a gaming store clerk, The first control means is When the first operation unit is operated when power supply is started, a clear control for clearing the game value owned by the player can be performed; When the second operation unit is operated when power supply is started, it is possible to perform an ejection mode control for ejecting the gaming medium circulating within the gaming machine and used for playing the game outside the gaming machine, The second control means is A predetermined performance can be executed in response to the specific operation unit being operated, The notification means includes: The occurrence of the predetermined event is not notified when the discharge mode control is being performed, and the occurrence of the predetermined event is notified when the discharge mode control is not being performed, A gaming machine characterized in that the amount of operation required to detect the operation of the specific operation unit is greater than the amount of operation required to detect the operation of the first operation unit, or the operating force required to operate the specific operation unit is greater than the operating force required to operate the first operation unit.

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