Gaming Machines

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can favorably carry out a notification of occurrence of a predetermined event.SOLUTION: According to the invention, a game machine includes first control means which carries out progress control of a game, second control means which stores a game value owned by a player and carries out update control of the game value, and notification means. The notification means can execute a first notification corresponding to a first event which does not stop the progress control of the game, and a second notification corresponding to a second event which does not stop the progress control of the game. A priority of the notification is varied between the first notification and the second notification.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 99

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 that the player owns.

[0003] Among such gaming machines, there are some equipped with a notification means for notifying the occurrence of a predetermined event when the predetermined event occurs (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-16405 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in the gaming machines described in the above patent documents, there is room for improvement in terms of appropriately notifying the occurrence of a predetermined event.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately notify the occurrence of a predetermined event. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides: Based on the operation of the launch control unit Using the game value owned by the player Firing gaming media In a gaming machine capable of playing a game, a first control means for controlling the progress of the game, a second control means for storing the game value owned by the player and controlling the update of the game value, and Press The device includes an operable specific operation unit and a notification unit, In response to the operation of the specific operation unit, a predetermined game effect can be executed by an effect means,The second control means includes a control board having a plurality of electronic components mounted on a surface thereof, the plurality of electronic components including: It can be operated by a gaming store clerk, a first operation unit for clearing the gaming value; It can be operated by a gaming store clerk, and a second operation unit for transitioning to a discharge mode for discharging game media used in a game out of the gaming machine, and the notification means is capable of issuing a first notification in response to a first event that makes it possible to control the progress of the game, a second notification in response to a second event that makes it possible to control the progress of the game, and a third notification in response to a third event that makes it impossible to control the progress of the game, and the first notification and the second notification have different priorities, and the first event includes clearing of the game value that can be executed when the first operation unit is pressed when power supply is started, and the third event includes the discharge mode that can be executed when the second operation unit is pressed when power supply is started, and the first operation unit and the second operation unit are arranged on the lower end side of the control board in a direction along the lower edge of the control board. 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 second operation unit, or the operating force required to operate the specific operation unit is greater than the operating force required to operate the second operation unit. It is characterized by: [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to preferably notify the occurrence of a predetermined event. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a portion of the front side of the gaming machine. [Figure 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. [Figure 5] FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a main control device; [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship of the distance between two points for each part of the main control device. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a sticker attached to the main control board case. [Figure 9] FIG. [Figure 10] An exploded oblique view of the frame control device. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the frame control board. [Figure 12] FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the frame control unit and the frame control display unit and their surroundings. [Figure 14] This is a diagram excluding various electronic components around the frame control unit and 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; [Figure 16] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the layout of electronic components within a frame control board case. [Figure 17] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the layout of electronic components within a frame control board case. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship of the distance between two points for each part of the frame control device. [Figure 19] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship of the distance between two points for each part based on the frame control display. [Figure 20] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a sticker attached to the frame control board case. [Figure 21] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship between various seals on the frame control board case and various electronic components. [Figure 22] This is a diagram showing the relationship between the distances between two points at each part of the main control device and the frame control device. [Figure 23] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the positional relationship between each seal and each operation unit of each control device. [Figure 24] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the relationship of distances from a power switch to each element of the control device. [Figure 25] FIG. 10 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]FIG. 2 is a diagram showing memory maps of a main control unit and a frame control unit. [Figure 29] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship between the game area and the information area. [Figure 30] FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a gaming machine and peripheral devices. [Figure 31] FIG. 1 is a diagram specifically explaining the flow of information transmission and reception. [Figure 32] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table for special symbols. [Figure 33] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table. [Figure 34] A figure showing a special chart variation pattern determination table. [Figure 35] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a pre-determination table. [Figure 36] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing modified examples of the specifications of the gaming machine. [Figure 37] FIG. 10 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. [Figure 40] This is a diagram showing the hall control and fraud monitoring information transmitted from the main control board to the frame control board. [Figure 41] This is a diagram showing details of the hall control and fraud monitoring information transmitted from the main control board to the frame control board. [Figure 42] This is a diagram showing details of the hall control and fraud monitoring information transmitted from the main control board to the frame control board. [Figure 43] This is a diagram showing details of the hall control and fraud monitoring information transmitted from the main control board to the frame control board. [Figure 44] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a list of functions and implementation areas of a gaming machine. [Figure 45] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a list of functions and implementation areas of a gaming machine. [Figure 46] A diagram showing the communication procedure between the main control board and the frame control board that enables play after the gaming machine is started. [Figure 47] A diagram showing the communication procedure between the main control board and the frame control board, which are not playable after the gaming machine is started. [Figure 48] This figure shows the communication procedure between the main control board and the frame control board that enter the setting change / setting confirmation state after the gaming machine is started. [Figure 49] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a communication procedure in which the main control board determines that the communication line is disconnected. [Figure 50] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating a communication procedure in which the frame control board determines that the communication line is disconnected. [Figure 51] 10 is a flowchart showing main processing of the main control board. [Figure 52] 10 is a flowchart showing main processing of the main control board. [Figure 53] 10 is a flowchart showing main processing of the main control board. [Figure 54] 10 is a flowchart showing a setting change process of the main control board. [Figure 55] 10 is a flowchart showing a setting change process of the main control board. [Figure 56] 10 is a flowchart showing the RWM clearing process of the main control board. [Figure 57] 10 is a flowchart showing a process for checking settings of a main control board. [Figure 58] 10 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process of the main control board. [Figure 59] 10 is a flowchart showing an input control process of the main control board. [Figure 60] This is a flowchart showing the first start port detection switch input processing of the main control board. [Figure 61] 10 is a flowchart showing the special diagram special voltage control processing of the main control board. [Figure 62] 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol memory determination process of the main control board. [Figure 63] 10 is a flowchart showing the acquisition upper limit management process of the main control board. [Figure 64] 10 is a flowchart showing an increment counter update process for a main control board. [Figure 65] 10 is a flowchart showing the process of determining whether the acquisition upper limit device is activated on the main control board. [Figure 66] 10 is a flowchart showing an error control process of the main control board. [Figure 67] 10 is a flowchart showing the HC / fraud monitoring information management processing of the main control board. [Figure 68] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a list of messages related to communication between the frame control board and the dedicated unit. [Figure 69] A diagram showing gaming machine information notification sent from the frame control board to the 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] This is a diagram showing the hall control and fraud monitoring information transmitted from the frame control board to the dedicated unit. [Figure 73] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing fraud detection states 2 and 3 of the hole control fraud monitoring information. [Figure 74] This is a diagram showing gaming information for hall control and fraud monitoring information. [Figure 75] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a counting notification sent from the frame control board to the dedicated unit. [Figure 76] A diagram showing a lending notification sent from a dedicated unit to a 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] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a basic communication sequence between the frame control board and the dedicated unit. [Figure 79] FIG. 10 is 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 the gaming machine information notification sequence 1 of the frame control board and dedicated unit. [Figure 82]A diagram showing the gaming machine information notification sequence 2 of the frame control board and dedicated unit. [Figure 83] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a counting notification sequence 1 of the frame control board and the 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] 10 is a diagram showing a recovery sequence when a dedicated PIF that connects a frame control board and a dedicated unit is disconnected. FIG. [Figure 88] This figure shows the notification sequence for hole control and fraud monitoring information from the frame control board and dedicated unit. [Figure 89] 10 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the frame control board. [Figure 90] 10 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process of the frame control board. [Figure 91] 10 is a flowchart showing the ball removal operation process of the frame control board. [Figure 92] 10 is a flowchart showing the gaming machine installation information receiving process of the frame control board. [Figure 93] 10 is a flowchart showing the gaming machine information receiving process of the frame control board. [Figure 94] 10 is a flowchart showing the game ball number update process of the frame control board. [Figure 95] 10 is a flowchart showing an error control process of the frame control board. [Figure 96] 10 is a flowchart showing a severe error notification control process of the frame control board. [Figure 97] 10 is a flowchart showing a hardware error notification control process of the frame control board. [Figure 98] 10 is a flowchart showing a minor error notification control process of the frame control board. [Figure 99]A diagram showing the display content and display priority of the frame control display when various alarm events occur. [Figure 100] 10 is a flowchart showing a display performance information calculation process for a frame control board. [Figure 101] 10 is a flowchart showing the gaming machine performance information calculation process of the frame control board. [Figure 102] 10 is a flowchart showing the gaming machine information notification processing of the frame control board. [Figure 103] 10 is a flowchart showing the game ball counting process of the frame control board. [Figure 104] 10 is a flowchart showing the game ball lending process of the frame control board. [Figure 105] 10 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the performance control unit. [Figure 106] 10 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing of the performance control unit. [Figure 107] 10 is a flowchart showing a predictive performance process of the performance control unit. [Figure 108] 10 is a flowchart showing an icon change effect determination process performed by the effect control unit. [Figure 109] FIG. 10 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] 10 is a flowchart showing the jackpot preview effect determination process of the effect control unit. [Figure 113] 10 is a diagram showing types of notifiable events, priorities of notifiable events, and notification modes of notifiable events. FIG. [Figure 114] 10 is a diagram showing types of notifiable events, priorities of notifiable events, and notification modes of notifiable events. FIG. [Figure 115] 10 is a diagram showing types of notifiable events, priorities of notifiable events, and notification modes of notifiable events. FIG. [Figure 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. [Figure 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. [Figure 118] 10 is a time chart showing the relationship between the initial operation of the movable effect 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). [Figure 125] A diagram showing the relationship between a glass frame (inner frame) opening error and the ball removal operation. [Figure 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.). [Figure 130] A diagram showing the relationship between the number of game balls cleared and the notification mode for each event (abnormality, etc.). [Figure 131] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating information output and notification modes of various events. [Figure 132] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating information output and notification modes of various events. [Figure 133] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the effects that are produced when various events occur. [Figure 134]FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the effects that are produced when various events occur. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] (First embodiment) Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail 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 rectangular base frame 2a with a central opening in the front-to-back direction, and a decorative plate 2b attached to the lower front of the base frame 2a. The outer frame 2 is fixed to the arcade's island equipment via fixing members (e.g., nails or fasteners).

[0014] The inner frame 3 has a recessed game board mounting portion 25 with an open front for mounting the game board 5 from the front, and is detachably connected to the outer frame 2 at one horizontal end (the left side in Fig. 3) via a first hinge mechanism 6, and is supported rotatably with the first hinge mechanism 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 (the left side in Fig. 3) so as to cover the front of the game board mounting portion 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 portion 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 part near the top of the glass frame 4, and a transparent member 8a (glass plate, acrylic plate, etc.) is attached to cover the opening 8 from the rear, making it possible to see the playing area 5a of the playing board 5 attached to the playing board attachment part 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 game balls, and a third image display device 72 (left side sub-display device) and a fourth image display device 73 (right side sub-display device) each 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, spaced apart, to produce sound (music, audio) effects by outputting background music (BGM), sound effects (SE), etc. A plurality of frame lighting devices 10 are provided around the periphery of the opening 8, and produce lighting effects by changing the direction of light emitted and the color of light emitted by each lamp (LED). The frame lighting devices 10 are also equipped with an alarm LED 10a that is controlled to light up when the inner frame 3 or glass frame 4 is opened, and a top lamp 10b that is controlled to light up when a predetermined effect is 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 an effect 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 effect button device 16 and the selection button device 18 and further back than 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 area) for players to place items (such as mobile phones, drinks, cigarettes, etc.) used to secure (play with) the gaming machine 1 may be provided in a position on the operation unit 11 that does not overlap the game ball count display 135 (for example, a position to 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 on the effect button 17, and a button drive device 17b (see Figure 26) for driving the effect button 17, allowing the player to input specified information into the gaming machine 1.

[0022] The effect button 17 can produce a light-emitting effect by lighting up the effect button LED (full color), which is part of the frame lighting device 10 (see FIG. 26), in a predetermined light-emitting pattern (for example, white, red, or rainbow color). The effect button 17 can also be moved vertically between a standby position (origin position) located below and an effect position located above by the driving force of a button drive motor, which is part of the button drive device 17b, and the button position detection sensor (not shown) detects that it is in the origin position. Furthermore, the effect button 17 can produce a light-emitting effect by vibrating in a predetermined vibration pattern by the driving force of a button vibration motor, which is part of the button drive 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, allowing 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 provided 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, and is able to produce a light-emitting effect by lighting it in a predetermined light-emitting mode using a launch handle light-emitting device (not shown) that is part of the frame lighting device 10 (see Figure 26).

[0026] Furthermore, 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 feed unit 91 described later is driven to send out game balls one by one to the launch pad of the launch device 92 described later, and the game balls are launched by the launch device 92 into the game area 5a of the game board 5. In this embodiment, the sending of the game balls to the launch pad and the subsequent launch of the game balls are operated as a set, so that even if the hand is released from the launch handle 15 at the time the game balls are sent out to the launch pad (before the game balls are launched), the game balls are launched from the launch pad.

[0027] The third image display device 72 and the fourth image display device 73 perform various effects 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 sounds output from the sound output device 9, a light intensity adjustment image for adjusting the light intensity 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 through 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 back to the launching device 92 in order to circulate the game balls within the game 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 is provided with a launching device 92 for launching game balls toward the game area 5a, a ball feeding unit 91 for sending 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 have 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 launching 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 part of the ball passage unit 94 is provided with a winning ball passage (not shown) that collects and allows game balls that have won through the various winning ports provided in the game area 5a to flow down, 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) that collects and allows game balls that have not won through the various winning ports and flow into the outlet to flow down, a non-winning passage count switch 94b (see Figure 26) for detecting game balls (out balls) flowing down the non-winning ball passage, a merging passage (not shown) that merges game balls that have flowed down the winning passage, game balls that have flowed down the non-winning ball passage, and 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 that are supplied to the lifting and polishing device 95 at the downstream end of the merging passage.

[0034] In addition, the front part 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 feeding 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 94d (see FIG. 26) provided in the midstream part of the lifted ball passage (downstream of the lift-up switch 94c) for detecting an excess (surplus) of game balls (circulating game balls) waiting in the lifted ball passage. ), an excess sensor 94e (see Figure 26) for detecting an insufficiency (shortage) of game balls (circulating game balls) waiting in the lifted ball passage, which is provided at the downstream part of the lifted ball passage (downstream of the excess sensor 94e) and is provided at the downstream end of the lifted ball passage (downstream of the insufficiency sensor 94f), and a ball removal lever (not shown) for removing game balls from the gaming machine through a ball removal port (not shown) provided at the downstream end of the lifted ball passage (downstream of the insufficiency sensor 94f).

[0035] The lifting and polishing device 95 is provided with a lift section (not shown) for lifting game balls using 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 locking mechanism 27 is provided on the right side of the game board mounting portion 25, and the front end of the cylinder in which the 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 turned in one direction, the lock on the inner frame 3 is released, allowing the inner frame 3 to be opened and closed, and when turned in the other direction, the lock on the glass frame 4 is released, allowing the glass frame 4 to be opened and closed.

[0037] Curved inner and outer rails 35, 36 are provided near the outer edge of the gaming board 5, and a gaming area 5a into which gaming balls can flow is formed in the area surrounded by the inner and outer rails 35, 36. A launched ball guide path 38 is formed between the inner and outer rails 35, 36, to guide gaming balls launched by the launching device 92 to the upstream part of the gaming area 5a. An outlet 39 is formed at the most downstream part of the gaming area 5a to guide the gaming balls that have flowed down outside the gaming 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 restricts 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 launch force flow down, and a right side game area where game balls launched with a second launch force stronger than the first launch 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 introduce game balls flowing down the left side game area into the interior of the decorative frame 40, and a stage section 42 is provided at the bottom of the decorative frame 40 to roll the game balls introduced into the interior of 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 into which game balls can always win (enter) are provided at intervals below the left side of the decorative frame 40, and one general winning opening 43 into which game balls can always win (enter) is provided below the right side of the decorative frame 40. When a game ball that has won (entered) into 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, which will be 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 judgment to determine whether or not to execute the auxiliary game described below (opening of the second starting opening 47 described below) is granted (normal pattern judgment information described below is stored).

[0042] A first start hole 45 (a start winning area of ​​a first special symbol) into which 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) 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, which will be described later, is updated. In addition, the right to make a jackpot determination as to whether or not a special game (jackpot game) is executed is granted (special symbol determination information, which will be described later, is stored).

[0043] Below the decorative frame 40 and diagonally below to the right of the first starting hole 45, there is provided a variable starting section 46 which can be converted from a closed state in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter (score in), to an open state in which it is possible or easy for the game ball to enter, based on the fulfillment 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 port opening / closing member 48 that can move in the front-to-back direction, a second starting port 47 (starting winning area for the second special pattern) that opens upward directly below the second starting port opening / closing member 48, a second starting port detection switch 47a (see Figure 27) that detects game balls that have won (entered) the second starting port 47, and a second starting port opening / closing solenoid 48b (see Figure 27) that converts the second starting port 47 to a closed state by moving the second starting port opening / closing member 48 forward (winning restriction position) and converts the second starting port 47 to an open state by moving the second starting port opening / closing member 48 backward (winning allowance position).

[0045] Then, when a game ball enters the second start hole 47 that has been opened during an 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, two balls) are added as prize balls (a game bonus is awarded) to the number of game balls 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 determination as to whether or not a special game (jackpot game) is executed is granted (special game determination information described later is stored).

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

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

[0048] The variable prize winning section 49 (variable prize 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 winning opening opening / closing member 51 that can move in the front-to-back direction, a large prize winning opening 50 (winning area) that opens upward directly below the large prize winning opening opening / closing member 51, a large prize winning opening detection switch 50a (see Figure 27) that detects game balls that have won (entered) into the large prize winning opening 50, and a large prize winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b (see Figure 27) that converts the large prize winning opening 50 to a closed state by moving the large prize winning opening opening / closing member 51 forward (winning restriction position) and converts the large prize winning opening 50 to an open state by moving the large prize winning 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 a game ball 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) 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 is updated.

[0050] A game ball launched into the left-hand 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 ball will not win (pass through) the general winning gate 44, general winning opening 43, or variable winning section 49 (large winning opening 50) provided in the right-hand game area.

[0051] Furthermore, game balls launched into the right-hand 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 will win in 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-hand game area, or will flow into the outlet 39. Therefore, they will not win in the general winning opening 43 or the first starting opening 45 provided in the left-hand 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 entered the general winning opening 43, the first starting opening 45, the second starting opening 47, and the large winning opening 50, and allows them to flow down before entering 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 opening 39, and allows them to flow down before entering 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 gaming 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 indicator device 63, a second special symbol reserved indicator device 64, a normal symbol reserved indicator device 65, a round number indicator device 66, a right-hit indicator device 67, a status confirmation indicator device 68, and a gaming status indicator (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 the jackpot determination for the first special pattern, which is made based on the entry (entry) 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 the jackpot determination for the second special pattern, which is made based on the entry (entry) 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 the hit determination for the normal pattern, which is made based on the entry (passage, entry) 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] Jackpot determination refers to the process of obtaining special symbol determination information (random number value for jackpot determination, random number value for special symbol determination, random number value for reach determination, random number value for special symbol variation 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 determination is made based on the entry of a gaming ball into the first starting hole 45, the first special symbol display 60 displays a varying first special symbol, and after a predetermined time has passed, the first special symbol is displayed stationary to notify the result of the determination. When a jackpot determination is made based on the entry of a gaming ball into the second starting hole 47, the second special symbol display 61 displays a varying second special symbol, and after a predetermined time has passed, the second special symbol is displayed stationary to notify the result of the determination.

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

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

[0059] The maximum number of times the big prize opening 50 can be opened and the maximum opening time for each round of play are predetermined, but one round of play ends when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) enter the big prize opening even before the maximum number of times the big prize opening and the maximum opening time are reached. In this embodiment, it is possible to execute one of several types of big prize games (special games) that differ in the degree of advantage to the player.

[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 through, entering) of a game ball into the normal winning port 43 or 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 a hit determination is made, the normal symbol display 62 displays a variation of the normal symbol, and after a predetermined time has passed, a stationary normal symbol display is displayed to notify the determination result.

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

[0062] In this embodiment, "win" refers to a state in which it is determined in the auxiliary game determination that an auxiliary game (winning game) will 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 and maximum opening time of the second start opening 47 in the auxiliary game (winning game) are predetermined, but even before the maximum number of times and maximum opening time are reached, if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) enter (enter) the second start opening 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 likely to be met. In this embodiment, multiple types of auxiliary games (winning games) are provided, each with a different degree of advantage to the player.

[0064] The first special symbol reserve indicator 63 is composed of two LEDs, and is for displaying the first reserve number (U1), which is the number of special symbol determination information (first reserve) stored when a gaming ball enters (enters) the first starting hole 45, and lights up or flashes in a manner indicating the number of first reserves. Note that up to four first reserves can be stored, but the number may be more or less than four.

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

[0066] The normal symbol reserve indicator 65 is composed of two LEDs, and is used to display the normal symbol reserve number, which is the number of normal symbol judgment information (normal symbol reserve) stored when a game ball enters (passes) the normal symbol gate 44, and lights up or flashes in a manner indicating the number of normal symbol reserves. Note that up to four normal symbol reserves can be stored, but it may be less or more than four, or it may be possible to not store normal symbol reserves.

[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, if a jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination, numbers such as "3" or "7" are displayed statically, and if a loss is determined, "-" is displayed statically, and during the variable display, the display may alternate between being turned off and "-".

[0068] The round number indicator 66 is made up of six LEDs and is used to display the number of rounds when a jackpot state (special game) occurs. When a jackpot game starts, the LEDs start lighting up in a predetermined manner to indicate the number of rounds, continue lighting up during the jackpot game, and turn 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 LEDs light up.

[0069] The right-hit indicator 67 is composed of one LED and is used to issue a right-hit notification to encourage 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 jackpot play (special game play), during the special game play state described below, and during specific time-saving game play states.

[0070] The status confirmation indicator 68 is composed of one LED and is used to issue a time-shortened game notification to indicate that the time-shortened game state is in progress; the LED lights up when the time-shortened game state begins, and turns off when the time-shortened game state ends.

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

[0072] Inside the game area 5a, a sub-information display device 80 is provided, which consists of a sub-1st fluctuation indicator, a sub-2nd fluctuation indicator, a sub-1st reserve indicator, a sub-2nd reserve indicator, a sub-normal fluctuation indicator, a sub-normal reserve indicator, and a sub-right-hit indicator. This sub-information display device 80 is basically composed of LEDs.

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

[0074] 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 items (first hold number) described later, and the sub-second hold indicator is for displaying the number of second hold information items (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 is turned on, when the hold number is "3", the left LED is flashing and the right LED is turned on, and when the hold number is "4", the left and right LEDs are flashing.

[0076] The sub-regular symbol variation indicator is used to display (notify) the result of the winning lottery, and is composed of one LED. When the normal symbol variation display begins, the LED flashes (varies) at a predetermined interval. When the normal symbol is displayed in a static state, the LED displays the result of the winning lottery (lights up if you win, and turns off if you lose).

[0077] In addition, the sub-regular pattern change display may be configured to flash while displaying the normal pattern change, and to light up or turn off when the normal pattern is displayed as stopped, so that it is possible to know whether or not the normal pattern change is being displayed.

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

[0079] The sub-right-hit indicator is intended to encourage 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 a jackpot state (special game) and a time-saving state, and is turned 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 action performances is provided at the top of the performance space 40a.

[0081] Various effect displays are performed in accordance with the progress of the game on the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71. The effect displays include a customer waiting demo effect performed while the variable display of special symbols is not being executed, a variable display accompanied by the variable display of multiple effect symbols 70a performed while the variable display of special symbols is being executed, a variable display (update variable) of special symbol TZ (so-called fourth symbol) performed while the variable display of special symbols is being executed, and a jackpot effect performed while a jackpot game is being executed.

[0082] In addition, the second image display device 71 is capable of performing a moving effect by moving using a liquid crystal moving device (not shown) composed of a solenoid, motor, etc. while the first image display device 70 is performing a changing effect.

[0083] Specifically, the movement effect is produced 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 produced 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 display performances (such as displaying a background image) according to the performance mode related to the execution of the variable performance.

[0085] The effect symbols 70a are composed of symbols showing numbers from "1" to "9", for example, and start to change in response to the start of the changing display of the special symbols executed by the first special symbol display device 60 and the second special symbol display device 61, and stop display in response to the stop of the changing display of the special symbols. Note that symbols showing alphabets such as "A" to "F" may also be used as the effect symbols 70a.

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

[0087] The manner in which the display of the performance pattern 70a changes is scrolling in the up and down direction, but it may also be scrolling in the left and right direction, or it may be switching on the spot or rotating (spinning).

[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 for 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 effect 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 to fourth display sections 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 change display is executed first, the second display section displays the first hold icon indicating the first hold information in which the first special pattern change display is executed second, the third display section displays the first hold icon indicating the first hold information in which the first special pattern change 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 change 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 to fourth display sections display a number of second hold icons corresponding to the second hold number (U2).

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

[0094] The icon display area 70C is formed directly above a base 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 on or floating on this base image.

[0095] Specifically, as the variable display of the first special pattern (performance pattern 70a) begins, 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 (erases) when the variable display of the first special pattern (performance pattern 70a) ends. In other words, a disappearance effect (erasure effect) of the icon is performed.

[0096] In addition, as the variable display of the second special symbol (performance symbol 70a) begins, 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 (erases) when the variable display of the second special symbol (performance symbol 70a) ends. Note that the icon may be made to disappear during the variable display of the special symbol (performance symbol 70a).

[0097] The movable effect device 77 has an operable first movable member 77a and second movable member 77b, and is capable of performing an action effect by causing the first movable member 77a or the second movable member 77b to perform a predetermined action during a variable effect or a jackpot game effect 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, which are capable of emitting light in a predetermined manner while the action effect is being executed.

[0098] Specifically, the first movable member 77a moves (rising and lowering) between a standby position located near the end (upper) of the first image display device 70 and a performance position located near the center (lower) of the first image display device 70. The second movable member 77b moves between a standby position where it covers a part of the front of the first movable member 77a and a performance position where it retreats 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 back 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 side by side one above the other.

[0100] At the rear of the performance control device 130A, there is provided a changeover switch 22 for switching to one of a number of adjustment modes in which the volume of the performance sound output from the audio output device 9 and the reference value of 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 installed alongside 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 located near one of the left and right ends of the lower part of the inner frame 3 (right side in Figure 4), and on one of the left and right sides (the part near the rotation axis of the inner frame 3 on the right side in Figure 4), there is provided an outlet portion for a power cord with a power plug 161 at the tip, 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 device 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 device 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 the rental device connection terminal board 100 is equipped with a rental device connection terminal 101 into which a connector provided at the tip 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 provided 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 the gaming store staff 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 reduced drastically, thereby improving the convenience for gaming store staff and players when checking the display contents of the game ball count display 135.

[0107] Furthermore, 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 employee 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 were provided near the rotation axis of the inner frame 3, thereby improving the convenience for the amusement store employee when checking the display content of the frame control display 125.

[0108] Furthermore, the lower cover member 120B only covers the upper side of the frame control device 120A (such as various female connectors 127a-127f exposed from the frame control board case 300, which will be described later), and does not cover the various buttons provided on the lower side of the frame control device 120A (such as the game ball count clear button 121b associated with the game ball count clear switch 121, the ball removal button 122b associated with the ball removal switch 122, and the error reset button 123b associated with the error reset switch 123, which will be described later).This makes it easier to operate the various buttons provided on the lower side of the frame control device 120A (such as the game ball count clear button 121b associated with the game ball count clear switch 121, the ball removal button 122b associated with the ball removal switch 122, and the error reset button 123b associated with the error reset switch 123, which will be described later), thereby improving convenience for game parlor staff.

[0109] Furthermore, the lower cover member 120B is designed not to cover the various stickers (a frame control number sticker 308 and an operation guide sticker 309, which will be described later) attached to the frame control device 120A or the frame control indicator 125 mounted on the frame control board 120. Therefore, the visibility of the various stickers and the frame control indicator 125 is not obstructed by the lower cover member 120B, which makes it possible to improve convenience for gaming facility staff.

[0110] In addition, an acquisition limit device operation display unit for displaying the operation status of the acquisition limit device described below may be provided on the front side of the glass frame 4, and the acquisition limit device operation display unit may be composed of an LED or 7-segment display that lights up when the acquisition limit device is operating, or the acquisition limit device operation display unit 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 operating, the panel unit may slide to display the inactive state, and when it is operating, the panel unit 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 includes 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 that 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 that is attached to the main control board case 200 so as to cover the sealing seal 223.

[0113] At one end of the main control board 110 in the short direction (near the long side at the back in Figure 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 the wiring for electrically connecting to an inspection device for inspecting the main control device 110A (specifically, the main control unit 110m) at the gaming parlor is inserted, and an information display 115 for displaying the setting values ​​described below.

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

[0115] In addition, at one longitudinal end of the main control board 110 (near the short side on the right side in Figure 6), there are mounted 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 a jackpot in the jackpot determination described below), and a setting key switch 112a which, when operated by a gaming store clerk using a setting key, inputs a signal to transition to a state where the setting value can be changed or a state where the setting value can be confirmed.

[0116] The main control board case 200 comprises an upper case member 201 formed in a recessed chamber 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 chamber 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 (peripheral edge) 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 wall of the upper case member 201 has 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 panel portion 202 (first opposing wall) > first step portion 205a (second opposing wall) > second step portion 205b (third opposing wall).

[0120] A main control number sticker attachment section 207 is provided to the right of the center of the top panel section 202 (at a position that does not overlap the main control section 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, or information display 115 in the front and rear) for attaching a main control 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 one step downward from 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 in a pasting area aligned on the left side of the main control number sticker pasting section 207 (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 attachment section 207 is designed to be substantially flush with or flush with the back surface (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 is substantially the same as the height (distance, width) from the surface of main control board 110 to the back surface of top panel section 202 (surface facing main control board 110).

[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 that it can move up and down, and the RWM clear switch 111a can be turned ON by pressing the RWM clear button 111b.

[0124] In addition, at a position on the top panel 202 corresponding to the setting key switch 112a mounted on the main control board 110, a cylinder opening is formed to expose the key cylinder of the setting key switch 112a, 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 step 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, and a male connector provided at the end of the wiring extending from the inspection device can be inserted into the main inspection connector 116.

[0126] At positions on the second stage 205b corresponding to the multiple female connectors 117a to 117g mounted on the main control board 110, multiple openings are formed to expose the multiple female connectors 117a to 117f to the outside, making it possible to insert male connectors provided at the ends of wiring for electrical connection with the frame control device 120A and the performance control device 130A into the various female connectors 117a to 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 (peripheral edge) 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 provided 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 inside, and at the other longitudinal end of the main control board case 200 (right side in Figure 6(a)), there is provided a sealing seal attachment portion 206A for accommodating a cutter member 222 and attaching a sealing seal 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 fixing member that is pressed from the upper crimping portion 204 into the lower crimping portion 214 to fix the upper crimping portion 204 and the lower crimping portion 214 together.

[0130] The upper crimping portion 204 has a first upper crimping portion 204a that is used to initially seal the main control board case 200, and a second upper crimping portion 204b that is used to reseal the main control board case 200 after the main control board case 200 is first 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 first 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 sticker 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, a sealing sticker 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 shape with one side open, and is provided with engaging 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 engaging 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, and at this 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 nippers to release the seal provided 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 main control board 110 is housed in the main control board case 200, and the second upper crimping portion 204b and the second lower crimping portion 214b are fastened together with a fastening member to reseal 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, thereby improving convenience for game parlor staff.

[0137] Additionally, various female connectors 117 for transmitting and receiving signals with 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 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 information display 115, and ensures the visibility of the main control unit 110m and information display 115.

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

[0139] Furthermore, the information display 115 is mounted on the other end of the main control board 110 in the short direction, but it may be mounted 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 does not have 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 of distance between two points for each part of the main control unit) The relationship of the distance between two points at each part of main control device 110A will be described using 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 part circled by the dotted line 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 its two sides, 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 main chip model information sticker 110m2 with model information (manufacturer name, model name, etc.) printed on it is attached 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 panel 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 panel 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 panel 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 attached 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 model information sticker 110m2 for the main chip attached 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 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) is greater than the distance (height, width) L6 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 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 panel 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 panel 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 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) 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 (one-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 (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.

[0156] Note that the distance L4 (height, width) 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 L3 (height, width) 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 L7 (height, width) 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 (single-chip microcomputer) and the distance L5 (height, width) 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 (single-chip microcomputer) are also smaller than the distance L3 (height, width) 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 the main control board case 200 will be described using Figure 8. Figure 8(a) is a diagram showing a main control number sticker 208 affixed to the main control number sticker affixing section 207, and Figure 8(b) is a diagram showing a model information sticker 209 affixed to the main control board case 200 alongside the main control number sticker 208.

[0158] As shown in Figure 8(a), the 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 that allows the rear to be seen through, a main management information printing section 208b on which management information for the main control unit 110A is printed, an opener entry field 208c for recording the person who opened the main control board case 200, an opening date entry field 208d for recording the date on which the main control board case 200 was opened, an information printing section 208e on which predetermined text information is printed, a line section 208f that is printed along the outline of the main management number sticker 208, and a light-transmitting window section 208g that allows the rear of the main management number sticker 208 to be seen through.

[0159] The main control information printed section 208b is provided at a position near the top of the main control number sticker 208 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) that is an information image for identifying the main control device 110A (main control board 110), and an identification symbol "AA-1" indicating the name of the manufacturer of the main control device 110A (main control board 110) and a control number "No. 111111" for identifying the main control device 110A (main control board 110) printed in the second section. The two-dimensional code (QR code: registered trademark) contains information about the manufacturer's name and the control number.

[0160] The opener entry field 208c is a rectangular white printed area (opaque area) that is long from side to side, 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 with a gap and for recording the second opener.

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

[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 "Opening date" printed in black above the first opening date entry field 208d1, and a fourth information printing section 208e4 of the manufacturer's 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 outer edge of the left side of the main management number sticker 208 from near the first information printing portion 208e1 to near the fourth information printing portion 208e4, and a right line portion 208f2 printed along the outer edge of the right side of the main management number sticker 208 from near the first information printing portion 208e1 to near the fourth information printing portion 208e4, and the left line portion 208f1 and the right line portion 208f2 surround the main management information printing 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 field 208c1, a second light-transmitting window 208g2 provided between the first opener's entry field 208c1 and the second opener's entry field 208c2, a third light-transmitting window 208g3 provided between the main management information printed section 208b and the first opening date entry field 208d1, a fourth light-transmitting window 208g4 provided between the first opener's entry field 208d1 and the second opening date entry field 208d2, and a fourth light-transmitting window 208g5 provided between the first opener's entry field 208c1 and the first opening date entry field 208d2. It has a fifth light-transmitting window 208g5 provided between the entry column 208d1, a sixth light-transmitting window 208g6 provided between the second opener entry column 208c2 and the second opening date entry column 208d2, a seventh light-transmitting window 208g7 provided between the opener entry column 208c and the left line portion 208f1, an eighth light-transmitting window 208g8 provided between the opening date entry column 208d and the right line portion 208f2, and a ninth light-transmitting window 208g9 provided between the opener entry column 208c or the opening date entry column 208d and the fourth information printing section 208e4.

[0165] 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 translucent 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 portion 209a that allows the rear to be seen through, an information-writing portion 209b on which the model code of the gaming machine 1 (main control device 110A) is printed, a dividing line portion 209c that divides the model information sticker 209 into upper and lower portions, an information-printing portion 209d on which predetermined character information is printed, and a light-transmitting window portion 209e that allows the rear side of the model information sticker 209 to be seen through. The model information sticker 209 does not have a watermark (pattern) to prevent counterfeiting, and its width (area) in the vertical and horizontal directions is smaller than that of the main control number sticker 208.

[0168] The information section 209b is located near the bottom and right side of the model information sticker 209, and has a rectangular white printed section (opaque section) that is long from side to side, and a 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 and 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 the 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 writing portion 209b and the dividing line portion 209c.

[0172] Through the translucent window 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 electronic components are viewed only through (through) the main control board case 200 and when the electronic components are viewed through (through) the translucent 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] Thus, the main control number sticker 208 is configured to include an identification information display area (main control information printing section 208b) that has a two-dimensional code (first information) that is an information image for identifying the main control device 110A (main control board 110), an identification symbol (second information) that 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, as well as an opening information entry area (opener entry field 208c, opening date entry field 208d) for entering opening information for the main control device 110A. This makes it easier to inspect and check the main control device 110A, improving convenience for gaming facility staff.

[0175] The main control number sticker 208 also has an identification information display area (main control information print area 208b) that has a two-dimensional code (first information) that is an information image for identifying the main control device 110A (main control board 110), an identification symbol (second information) that 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 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 rear main control board 110 can be seen. 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 see-through area, making it possible to ensure the security of the gaming machine.

[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, transparent 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, other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.)) mounted on the rear main control board 110 can be seen. 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 see-through area, thereby ensuring the security of the gaming machine.

[0177] Furthermore, the model information sticker 209 includes a model information display area (information entry 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 also includes an information section 209b on which the model code is printed and a dividing line section 209c that divides the model information sticker, and between the information section 209b and the dividing line section 209c, there is provided a see-through area (transparent section 209a, transparent window section 209e) through which various electronic components (main control section 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, information display 115, various female connectors 117a-117g, and other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.)) mounted on the rear main control board 110 can be seen. Therefore, even if the model information sticker 209 is attached to the main control board case 200, the various electronic components behind the model information sticker 209 can be visually confirmed through the see-through area, thereby ensuring the security of the gaming machine.

[0179] Furthermore, 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 (less information), and it is possible to ensure the security of the gaming machine.

[0180] Furthermore, 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-117g, and other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.)) is higher when viewed through the transparent portion 209e of the model information label 209, which does not have a watermark (pattern) for anti-counterfeiting than when viewed through the transparent portion 208a of the main management number label 208, which has a watermark (pattern) for anti-counterfeiting. Therefore, even if two labels are affixed to the main control board case 200, security is not significantly reduced.

[0181] The RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch, and various female connectors 117a to 117g mounted on the main control board 110 may be made invisible through (transparent to) 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 controls the number of game balls (game value) owned by the player is mounted near the center of the frame control board 120, and at one end of the shorter side of the frame control board 120 (along the upper long side of Figure 10) are mounted a plurality of female connectors 127a to 127f into which male connectors provided at the end of wiring for electrical connection 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 electrical connection to an inspection jig when testing the gaming machine 1 is inserted.

[0185] Also, 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 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 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 processing to release a specific 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 according to the type of error, performance information calculated as a result of play (normal base value, etc.), and information indicating that a ball removal operation is in progress, 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 frame control device 120A (specifically, the frame control unit 120m) at an amusement parlor is inserted.

[0186] The frame control board case 300 comprises a first case member 301 formed in a recessed chamber 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 chamber 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) 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) from the end (peripheral edge) of the opposing wall and serves as the side wall of the recessed chamber.

[0188] The opposing walls of the first case member 301 are composed of a top plate portion 302 (uniform thickness of 2 mm) at the highest position, a first step portion 305a that forms a step between the top plate portion 302 and the first case member 301 at one end side in the longitudinal direction (left side of FIG. 9(a)) of the first case member 301, a second step portion 305b that forms a step between the top plate portion 302 and the first case member 301 at one end side in the lateral direction (upper side of FIG. 9(a)) of the first case member 301, a third step portion 305c that forms a step between the second step portion 305b and the second step portion 305b so as to be continuous outward from the second step portion 305b (upper side of FIG. 9(a)), and a third step portion 305d that forms a step between the second step portion 305b and the second step portion 305b and the second step portion 305c. 9(a))。 The fourth step portion 305d forms a step between the top plate portion 302 and the fourth step portion 305d at the other end side in the longitudinal direction (the right side of FIG. 9(a)) of the first case member 301 in the short direction of the first case member 301, a fifth step portion 305e forms a step between the top plate portion 302 and the fourth step portion 305d at the other end side in the longitudinal direction (the bottom side of FIG. 9(a)) of the first case member 301 in the short direction of the first case member 301, and a sixth step portion 305f forms a step between the top plate portion 302 and the first step portion 305a at one end side in the longitudinal direction (the bottom side of FIG. 9(a)) of the first case member 301 in the short direction of the first case member 301, and one end side in the longitudinal direction (the left side of 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 pasting section 307 is provided on the other longitudinal end side of the top panel section 302 and one lateral end side (near the upper right in FIG. 9(a)) for pasting a frame management number sticker 308 printed with management information (identification information) of the frame control board 120. The frame management number sticker pasting section 307 is a rectangular area recessed by making part of the top panel section 302 one step downward.

[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 the frame control number sticker attachment section 307 is designed to be substantially flush with or flush with the back surface (the surface facing the frame control board 120) of the top panel section 302. Therefore, the height (distance, width) from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the frame control number sticker 308 is substantially the same as the height (distance, width) from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the back surface of the top panel section 302 (the surface facing the frame control board 120).

[0193] The third step 305c has a plurality of openings formed at positions corresponding to the plurality of female connectors 127a to 127f mounted on the frame control board 120, and each of the plurality of openings exposes the plurality of female connectors 127a to 127f to the outside, making it possible to insert male connectors provided at the ends of wiring for electrical connection with the main control device 110A and the performance control device 130A into the plurality of female connectors 127a to 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 in the fifth step 305e corresponding to the game ball count clear switch 121 mounted on the frame control board 120, an opening is formed to allow operation of the game ball count clear switch 121, and a game ball count clear button 121b for pressing the operating part of the game ball count clear switch 121 is loosely fitted into this opening so that it can move up and down, and the game ball count clear switch 121 can be turned ON by pressing the game ball count clear button 121b.

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

[0197] In addition, an opening is formed in the fifth step 305e at a position corresponding to the error release switch 123 mounted on the frame control board 120, allowing the error release switch 123 to be operated, and an error release button 123b for pressing the operating part of the error release switch 123 is loosely fitted into this opening so that it can move up and down, and the error release switch 123 can be turned ON by pressing the error release button 123b.

[0198] A button cover member 310 made of transparent resin is attached to the fourth step 305d and 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 its normal first state to the second state.

[0199] An engraved portion 310a is provided on the top surface of the button cover member 310, on which the words "game ball count clear switch" are engraved, indicating 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 back 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 (peripheral edge) 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 (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 with the frame control board 120 housed inside.

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

[0203] The crimping portion 304 of the first case member 301 has a first crimping portion 304a that is used to initially seal the frame control board case 300, and a second crimping portion 304b that is used to reseal the frame control board case 300 after the frame control board case 300 is first 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 shafts 315a, 315b are provided on lower peripheral wall 313, which is one end side of second case member 311 in the short direction (the upper long side part in Figure 10), and two flanges 317a, 317b are provided on lower peripheral wall 313, which is the other end side of second case member 311 in the short direction (the lower long side part in Figure 10), and locking members 318a, 318b are attached to each of two flanges 317a, 317b.

[0206] At the other end 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), there is provided a locking claw 316 that engages with the free end side of the button cover member 310 attached to the first case member 301 to restrict the button cover member 310 from being converted to the second state and maintain it in the first state.

[0207] When assembling the frame control device 120A configured in this manner, first, the first case member 301 and the second case member 311 are closed with the frame control board 120 facing the storage space formed by the first case member 301 and the second case member 311, and the first crimping portion 304a and the first crimping 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, the locking claw 316 provided on the second case member 311 engages with the button cover member 310, thereby restricting the conversion of the button cover member 310 to the second state.

[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 device 160A), the mounting shafts 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 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, the locking members 318a, 318b are removed from the lock receiving portions, and then the mounting shafts 315a, 315b are removed from the mounting shafts, and the frame control device 120A is removed from the back surface side of the inner frame 3. Then, the breaking portion of the first crimping portion 304a and the breaking portion of the first crimp receiving portion 314a are broken using a tool such as nippers, thereby releasing the seal by the frame crimping portion 304A and opening the frame control board case 300.

[0211] Thereafter, when the frame control board 120 is housed in the frame control board case 300 and the frame control device 120A is reassembled, first, the first case member 301 and the second case member 311 are closed 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, the locking claw 316 provided on the second case member 311 engages with the button cover member 310, thereby restricting the conversion of the button cover member 310 to the second state.

[0213] 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 of the frame control device 120A on which the various connectors are provided is faced upward, and this end is tilted toward the back so that the mounting shafts 315a, 315b of the second case member 311 are supported by each of two mounting bearing portions (not shown) on the back side of the inner frame 3, and from that state the frame control device 120A is rotated to an upright position in which the one end on which the various connectors are provided and the other end 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) on the back side of the inner frame 3.

[0214] Then, 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 control number sticker 308 is attached to the frame control number sticker attachment portion 307, which is recessed from the surface (surface of the top panel portion 302) of the frame control board case 300. Therefore, even if an object hits the frame control board case 300 when transporting or installing the gaming machine 1, the frame control number sticker 308 is less likely to be damaged, and it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as the management information (identification information) printed on the frame control number sticker 308 becoming difficult to read.

[0216] Furthermore, instead of directly operating the operating portion of the game ball count clear switch 121, the game ball count clear button 121b is operated, which is loosely fitted into an opening that allows operation of the game ball count clear switch 121. This makes it possible to prevent inconveniences such as the game ball count clear switch 121 breaking down due to static electricity or the like when operating the game ball count clear switch 121. Furthermore, since the game ball count clear button 121b is loosely fitted into the opening that allows operation of the game ball count clear switch 121, 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.

[0217] Furthermore, rather than directly operating the operating part of the ball removal switch 122, the ball removal button 122b is operated, which is loosely fitted into the opening that allows operation of the ball removal switch 122. 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. Furthermore, since the ball removal button 122b is loosely fitted into the opening that allows 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 interior of the frame control device 120A.

[0218] Furthermore, instead of directly operating the operation part of the error reset switch 123, the operation is performed by operating the error reset button 123b, which is loosely fitted into an opening that allows operation of the error reset switch 123. This makes it possible to prevent problems such as the error reset switch 123 breaking down due to static electricity or the like when operating the error reset switch 123. Furthermore, since the error reset button 123b is loosely fitted into the opening that allows operation of the error reset switch 123, 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 interior 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 accidentally pressed, thereby preventing the number of game balls owned by the player from being cleared.

[0220] Furthermore, the frame control board case 300 is provided with a locking claw 316 that prevents the button cover member 310 from switching from a first state in which the button cover member 310 covers the game ball count clear button 121b to a second state in which the game ball count clear button 121b is exposed. This prevents the button cover member 310 from unintentionally switching to the second state in which the game ball count clear button 121b is exposed, and prevents the player from accidentally pressing the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121) and clearing the number of game balls they own.

[0221] Furthermore, an engraved portion 310a (guidance information relating to the game ball count clear switch 121) is provided at a position on the frame control board case 300 (button cover member 310) corresponding to the game ball count clear switch 121, on which the words "game ball count clear switch" indicating the game ball count clear switch 121 are engraved. This makes it easier to grasp the presence and location of the game ball count clear switch 121, improving convenience for game store staff who operate the game ball count clear switch 121.

[0222] Additionally, 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 understand the existence and location of the ball removal switch 122, improving convenience for the gaming store staff who operate the ball removal switch 122.

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

[0224] Furthermore, the frame control board case 300 (the 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.), thereby improving convenience for gaming 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, 315b. Therefore, it is easy to check whether any unauthorized parts have been attached to the back side of the frame control device 120A, etc., and it is possible to improve convenience for game store staff.

[0226] Additionally, the areas where various connectors of the frame control device 120A are provided (second step 305b, third step 305c) are protected by being covered with the lower cover member 120B. This prevents damage to the various connectors provided in the frame control device 120A and disconnection of the wiring due to external factors, and enables proper transmission and reception of 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, making it easier to check the display content of the frame control display 125.

[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 part 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 into one to form a ball removal button.

[0230] Furthermore, the error reset button 123b may not be provided and the 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 one error reset button.

[0231] In addition, the second case member 311 is provided with a locking claw 316 that prevents the button cover member 310 from being converted to the second state, 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 using Figures 11 to 15. Figure 11 is a plan view of the frame control board 120, Figure 12 is a perspective view of the frame control board 120, Figure 13 is an enlarged view of the periphery of the frame control unit 120m and the frame control indicator 125, Figure 14 is a view excluding various electronic components around the frame control unit and the frame control indicator, and Figure 15 is a partial perspective view of the periphery of the frame control unit 120m and the frame control indicator 125. Note that the 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 sold to gaming establishments, and are therefore not shown here.

[0233] The frame control board 120 is formed in an approximately rectangular shape with a corner (lower right of Figure 11) cut out at one end of the longitudinal direction of a flat plate that is long in the left-right direction, and has an installation reference line KJ that serves as a reference for the installation position of various electronic components, and identification symbols (e.g., ``IC1'', etc.) that indicate various electronic components printed in white on its 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 circuit (IC), capacitor, resistor, resistor array, connector, etc.) that correspond 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 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, along the long side on the right side of Figure 10), there are mounted a game ball count clear switch 121 for operation by amusement store staff, a ball removal switch 122, an error release 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 the amusement store 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 release switch 123.

[0237] At one end of the frame control board 120 in the short direction (near the end on the main control device 110A side, along the left long side in Figure 11), multiple female connectors 127a to 127f are mounted, into which male connectors provided at the ends of wiring for electrical connection 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 throughout almost the entire area of ​​the frame control board 120.

[0238] In addition, a position near one end of the frame control board 120 in the longitudinal direction 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 that of 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) which 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 is attached next to the chip information 120m1, on a white base sticker with chip information (model number, manufacturer name, etc.) indicating the frame control unit 120m printed in black, 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, ball removal switch 122, and error release 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, ball removal switch 122, and error release switch 123 (outside the installation reference line KJ), an identification symbol SW ``◯ (single digit number)'' indicating the corresponding switch is printed in white.

[0243] The frame control display 125 is mounted 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 the model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2 of the frame control display 125 is printed in white on the top surface (display surface 125a) of the main body (package) of the frame control display 125, and an identification symbol "IC5" indicating the frame control display 125 is printed in white near the frame control display 125 (outside the mounting reference line KJ).

[0245] The frame inspection connector 126 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.

[0246] Additionally, 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 "◯ (single 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 indicating the corresponding integrated circuit, 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.), is printed in white near each integrated circuit.

[0251] The electrolytic capacitor (BC, C "XX (1-2 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] Capacitor information such as the model number and capacity of the electrolytic capacitor (C67a for electrolytic capacitor C67) is printed in black on the top and sides of the electrolytic capacitor body, and an identification symbol C "XX (1-2 digit number)" (C "XX (1-2 digit number)" b) indicating the corresponding electrolytic capacitor is printed in white near each electrolytic capacitor. Note that the font size of the capacitor information printed on the side of the electrolytic capacitor body is larger than that printed on the top of the electrolytic capacitor body, and the font size of the capacitor information printed on the bottom of the side of the electrolytic capacitor body is larger than that of the capacitor information printed on the top.

[0253] The resistor (R "XX (1-2 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 the 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] When various electronic components are mounted on the frame control board 120, the height from the surface of the board is higher for the frame control unit 120m, cylindrical electrolytic capacitors (e.g., C55, C67, etc.), various connectors, and resistor arrays than for the frame control display 125, while the height of the various integrated circuits (integrated circuits excluding IC14), small capacitors, and resistors is lower than for 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 attached 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 letters in the fourth font (fourth typeface), and the various information (number of game balls, error code, performance information, etc.) displayed on the display section (7-segment) of the frame control display 125 is written in red letters 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 in the short direction 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 in the short direction on the opposite side from the main control device 110A). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the frame control display 125 from getting in the way when attaching or detaching the connector, and it is possible to prevent the wiring extending from the connector from interfering with the visibility of the frame control display 125, thereby improving convenience for game parlor staff.

[0265] Furthermore, 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 count 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 from the main control device 110A). This makes it possible to prevent the inconvenience of accidentally operating the game ball count clear switch 121 when attaching or detaching the connector, and also to prevent the inconvenience of the wiring extending from the connector interfering with the operation of the game ball count clear switch 121, thereby improving convenience for game parlor staff.

[0266] Furthermore, 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 that faces the main control device 110A), 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 that faces away from the main control device 110A). This prevents the inconvenience of accidentally operating the ball removal switch 122 when attaching or detaching the connector, and also prevents the inconvenience of wires extending from the connector interfering with the operation of the ball removal switch 122, thereby improving convenience for game parlor staff.

[0267] Furthermore, 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 error release switch 123 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 from the main control device 110A). This makes it possible to prevent the error release switch 123 from being operated accidentally when attaching or detaching a connector, and also to prevent the wires extending from the connector from interfering with the operation of the error release switch 123, thereby improving convenience for game parlor staff.

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

[0269] In addition, a frame control indicator 125, which displays information indicating that a ball removal operation is in progress to remove 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. This makes it easier to check the frame control indicator 125 when operating the ball removal switch 122, improving convenience for gaming store staff.

[0270] In addition, the frame control indicator 125, which displays an error code according to the type of error, and the error reset switch 123, which resets the error or error notification, are located near the same end of the frame control board. This makes it easier to check the frame control indicator 125 when operating the error reset switch 123, improving convenience for game store staff.

[0271] Furthermore, the frame control indicator 125 is spaced farther from the edge 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 positioned 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 indicator 125 and the frame control indicator 125. Therefore, if an unauthorized electronic component is mounted below the frame control indicator 125 or between the end of the frame control board 120 and the frame control indicator 125, it becomes easier to discover the unauthorized component.

[0273] Furthermore, a low mounting area MA is provided on one longitudinal side (upper side in FIG. 15) of the frame control display 125, where 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, where both electronic components taller than the frame control display 125 are mounted. Therefore, it is possible to ease restrictions on the placement of electronic components, while making the frame control display 125 easier to see due to the presence of the low mounting area MA.

[0274] Furthermore, the frame control board 120 is printed with mounting reference lines KJ for various electronic components to be mounted on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 to be sold to gaming establishments, while it is not printed with mounting reference lines KJ for various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, test connectors 128, etc.) that will be mounted on the gaming machine 1 to be tested but will not be mounted on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 to be sold to gaming establishments. Therefore, when visually checking the frame control board 120 of one of the gaming machines to be sold to gaming establishments, it is possible to prevent the misunderstanding 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, the first mounting reference line being formed between the terminals protruding from both sides of the first electronic component, and the second mounting reference line being formed to surround the terminals protruding from the bottom of the second electronic component. This improves the placement efficiency of the mounting reference line KJ on the frame control board 120, making it possible to downsize the frame control board 120.

[0276] Furthermore, 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 the non-printing area for the identification symbol of the electronic component and the outside of the mounting reference line KJ being the printing area for the identification symbol of the electronic component. This prevents the identification symbol of the electronic component from being obscured by the electronic component, and also prevents 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 unit 120m, integrated circuit, etc.) whose terminals protrude laterally from both sides is set as a non-mounting area for the electronic component, which makes it possible to prevent an unauthorized electronic component from being mounted inside the mounting reference line KJ.

[0278] Furthermore, the frame control board 120 is printed with identification symbols of various electronic components that will be mounted on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold to gaming establishments, and identification symbols of various electronic components that will be mounted on the gaming machine 1 being tested but will not be mounted on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 being sold to gaming establishments. Therefore, the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 being tested and the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 being sold to gaming establishments can be made the same, which makes it possible to improve development efficiency and production efficiency.

[0279] Furthermore, 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 near the longitudinal end of the frame control board 120, and the frame control indicator 125 is mounted near the longitudinal center of the frame control board 120. Therefore, even if the resin frame control board case 300 is pressed and the central portion of the frame control board case 300 bends, 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 efficiency of electronic component placement on the frame control board 120.

[0280] Furthermore, the normal viewing direction (the direction in which the information can be read correctly) of the various information 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 prevents incorrect installation of the frame control display 125 and makes it easier 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. This makes it 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, making it 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 manner (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 manner (font, display color) of the identification symbols of the various electronic components (e.g., X1, IC2, C26, C67, R7, etc.) printed on the frame control board 120. This makes it less likely that the various information displayed on the display unit of the frame control display 125 will be confused with the identification symbols of the various electronic components printed on the frame control board 120, thereby improving the identifiability of the various information displayed on the display unit of the frame control display 125.

[0283] Furthermore, 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, display color) of the various information (model number, manufacturer name, etc.) printed on the various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, etc.) mounted on the frame control board 120. This makes it 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, improving the distinguishability of the various information displayed on the display unit of the frame control display 125 and making it possible to improve convenience for gaming parlor staff.

[0284] Furthermore, the display format (font, printing color) of the frame control indicator information (model number, lot number, etc.) printed on the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 is different from the display format (font, display color) of the various information (model number, manufacturer name, etc.) printed on the various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistor arrays, etc.) mounted on the frame control board 120. This makes it difficult to confuse the frame control indicator information printed on the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 with the various information printed on the various electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120, improving the distinguishability between the frame control indicator information and the various information printed on the various electronic components and making it possible to improve convenience for gaming facility staff.

[0285] 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, display color) of the 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, thereby improving convenience for gaming parlor staff.

[0286] In addition, the display mode (font, printing color) of the frame control indicator information (model number, lot number, etc.) printed on the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 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 frame chips. Therefore, it is difficult to confuse the frame control indicator information printed on the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 with the various information (model number, product code, etc.) printed on the frame control unit 120m or the model information sticker 110m2 for main chips, which improves the distinguishability of the frame control indicator information and the various information printed on the frame control unit 120m or the model information sticker 110m2 for main chips, thereby improving convenience for gaming facility staff.

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

[0288] Furthermore, the frame control display 125 is mounted on the other end of the frame control board 120 in the short direction (a position closer to the end opposite the main control device 110A), but it may be mounted closer to 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, or the error release switch 123, or it may be mounted on the end of the frame control board 120 in the long direction.

[0289] Furthermore, the game ball count clear switch 121, ball removal switch 122, and error release switch 123 are mounted on the other short end of the frame control board 120, but they may also be mounted on the long end of the frame control board 120 as long as it is on an end side of the frame control board 120 that is different from the mounting positions of the multiple female connectors 127a to 117f for transmitting and receiving 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 each of the test connectors 128 and electronic components (integrated circuits, resistors, capacitors, etc.) for outputting signals from the test connectors 128 that are not implemented 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 not 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] Furthermore, although different fonts are used for the chip information 120m1 printed on the frame control unit 120m, the integrated circuit information (model number, manufacturer name) printed on the top surface of the main body of each integrated circuit, the capacitor information (model number, capacitance, etc.) printed on the top and side surfaces of the main body of each electrolytic capacitor, and the resistor array information (model number, manufacturer name, etc.) printed on the side surface of the main body of each resistor array, they may be the same font. Even in this case, it is preferable to use a different font from the frame control indicator information (model number 125a1, lot number 125a2) printed on the top surface of the main body of the frame control indicator 125 and the various information (number of game balls, error code, performance information, etc.) displayed on the main body (7-segment) of the frame control indicator 125.

[0292] (Layout of electronic components inside the frame control board case) 16 and 17, the arrangement of electronic components in the frame control board case 300 will be described. Fig. 16 is a diagram showing the arrangement of electronic components in the frame control board case 300 in which the frame control board 120 is housed, and Fig. 17 is a cross-sectional view taken along line HH of Fig. 15.

[0293] The first case member 301 covering the front surface side of the frame control board 120 has a plurality of steps (first to sixth steps) that form steps between it and the top plate 302 (first opposing wall) near the end of the frame control board 120. In other words, the transparency changes around the boundaries between the top plate 302 and each step (the portions where the top plate 302 drops into each step), and this reduces the visibility of the frame control board 120 when the frame control board 120 is seen through from above around the boundaries between the top plate 302 and each step.

[0294] Furthermore, a frame control number sticker attachment section 307 is provided on the top panel section 302 of the first case member 301 in a position near the edge of the frame control board 120, and a frame control number sticker 308, which has various information printed on a transparent base sticker, is attached to the frame control number sticker attachment section 307. In other words, the transparency varies at the boundary between the top panel section 302 and the frame control number sticker attachment section 307 and around the frame control number sticker 308, and therefore visibility of the frame control board 120 is reduced when the frame control board 120 is viewed from above around the boundary between the top panel section 302 and the frame control number sticker attachment section 307 and around the frame control number sticker 308.

[0295] Furthermore, an operation guide sticker 309, on which various information is 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 control number sticker attachment portion 307 and the fifth step portion (sixth opposing wall). In other words, the transparency changes around the operation guide sticker 309, and therefore 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 is shorter when mounted than tall components such as the electrolytic capacitor BC, is mounted in a position overlapping the top panel 302 (first opposing wall) front to back (thickness direction of the frame control board 120) so as not to overlap the first step (second opposing wall) to sixth step (seventh opposing wall), the frame management number sticker 308, and the operation guide sticker 309 front to back.

[0297] In addition, the frame control display 125, which is shorter when mounted than tall components such as the electrolytic capacitor BC, is mounted in a position that overlaps the top panel portion 302 (first opposing wall) front to back (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 front to back.

[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 reduced 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 in a position where it overlaps with the top panel unit 302 (first opposing wall) front to back (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 control 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 fraudulent acts against 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 in a position where it overlaps 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 control number sticker 308, and the operation guide sticker 309. This ensures the visibility of the frame control display 125, making it easier to check the various pieces of information displayed on the frame control display 125.

[0303] Furthermore, in positions overlapping the frame control number sticker attachment portion 307 and the frame control number sticker 308 front to back (thickness direction of the frame control board 120), where visibility is reduced, multiple electrolytic capacitors BC, which are components taller than the frame control unit 120m and the frame control display 125. This allows for an optimal component arrangement that enables reading of information printed on the top surface of the electrolytic capacitors BC, etc.

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

[0305] Furthermore, the frame control display 125 is disposed in a position where the display surface 125a can be seen from the outside of the side wall (upper peripheral wall 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 the various pieces of information displayed on the frame control display 125.

[0306] (Relationship of the distance between two points for 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 in Fig. 16.

[0307] The distance K1 (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 each electronic component are printed) to the surface (operation guide sticker 309) of the top panel portion 302 (opposing wall) of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance K2 (height, width) 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 panel portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

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

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

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

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

[0312] The distance K9 (height, width) 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 K6 (height, width) 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 the frame chip).

[0313] The distance K6 in the thickness direction of the substrate 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 top 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 the frame chip) is greater than the distance K5 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 (the printed surface on which the frame control display information such as the model number 125a1 and the lot number 125a2 is printed).

[0314] The distance K5 (height, width) 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 display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 (the surface on which frame control indicator information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2 is printed) is greater than the distance K4 (height, width) in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 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 applies to the integrated circuit X1, the integrated circuit IC15, etc.

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

[0316] The distance M4 (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board 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 panel 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is greater than the distance M5 (height, width) 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 of the top panel 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0317] The distance M5 (height, width) 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 model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) 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 M3 (height, width) 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 M3 (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 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 M9 (height, width) 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 M9 (height, width) 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 M6 (height, width) 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 portion 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 M6 (height, width) 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 M7 (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the top surface (printed surface of capacitor information) of the electrolytic capacitor C41 to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0321] The distance M7 (height, width) 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 the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance M8 (height, width) 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 the frame control board case 300.

[0322] In this way, the identification display of the frame control indicator 125 (frame control indicator information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) is higher than the identification display of a predetermined integrated circuit (for example, integrated circuits X1, IC12, IC15) (integrated circuit information such as model number and manufacturer name) in terms of height (distance, width) from the surface of the frame control board 120 in the thickness direction of the board. 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 integrated circuit, making it possible to improve the distinguishability between the identification display of the frame control indicator 125 and the identification display of the predetermined integrated circuit, thereby improving convenience for gaming facility staff.

[0323] Furthermore, 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 (distance, width) from the surface of the frame control board 120. 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, making it 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 convenience for gaming facility staff.

[0324] Furthermore, the height (distance, width) of the identification display of the frame control indicator 125 (frame control indicator 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 the model number and manufacturer name printed on the frame chip model information sticker 120m2) in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 is different. 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 and the identification display of the frame control unit 120m, making it possible to improve the distinguishability of the identification display of the frame control indicator 125 and the identification display of the frame control unit 120m, and improving convenience for gaming facility staff.

[0325] Although the frame control unit 120m is mounted on the frame control board 120 using a socket, it may also be mounted by inserting multiple terminals of the frame control unit 120m into multiple through-holes provided in the frame control board 120. In this case, the distance H6 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control unit 120m (the surface on which chip information is printed, the chip model information label) to the back surface of the top plate 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance H5 in the thickness direction of the board from the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 (the surface on which frame control indicator information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2 is printed) to the back surface of the top plate 302 of the frame control board case 300, and is smaller than the distance K2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the surface on which identification symbols of each electronic component are printed) to the back surface of the top plate 302 of the frame control board case 300 (or the frame control number label 308).

[0326] (Relationship of 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 part with the frame control display 125 as the reference will be described. FIG. 19 is an E-E cross-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 panel 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 panel 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 on which the identification symbols of various electronic components are printed) 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 on which the identification symbols of various electronic components are printed) to the upper end of the ball removal switch 122.

[0331] The distance K11 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 ball removal button 122b is approximately the same as or the same as the distance K12 in the thickness direction of the board (height, width) 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 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 on which the identification symbols of various electronic components are printed) 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 on which the identification symbols of various electronic components are printed) 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 top end of the various buttons (game ball count clear button 121b, ball removal button 122b, error release 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 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).

[0334] The distance K5 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 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) is greater than the distance M10 in the thickness direction of the board from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 to the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (the printed surface on which chip information 120m1 is printed, model information sticker 120m2 for frame chip).

[0335] The distance M10 (height, width) 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 greater than the distance M11 (height, width) 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 and lot number 125a2) 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 and manufacturer name) is approximately the same as or identical to 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 and manufacturer name).

[0337] In this way, the distance 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 indicator 125 (the surface on which frame control indicator information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2 is printed) is different from the distance in the thickness direction of the board from the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 (the surface on which frame control indicator information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2 is printed) to the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (the surface on which chip information 120m1 is printed, and the frame chip model information sticker 120m2). This makes it less likely that the information displayed on the surface of the frame control board 120 will be confused (easier to distinguish), improving the convenience of game parlor staff who visually inspect the 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 substrate from 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) to the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (the surface on which chip information 120m1 is printed, the model information sticker 120m2 for frame chips) is different from the distance 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. This makes it difficult to confuse (easily distinguish) the information displayed on the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125, the information displayed on the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m, and the information displayed on the top surface of the integrated circuit X1, thereby improving the convenience of game parlor staff who visually inspect the 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 substrate from 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) to the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (the surface on which chip information 120m1 is printed, the model information sticker 120m2 for frame chips) is different from the distance 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. This makes it difficult to confuse (easily distinguish) the information displayed on the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125, the information displayed on the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m, and the information displayed on the top surface of the integrated circuit IC15, improving the convenience of game parlor staff who visually inspect the 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 and lot number 125a2) 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 and manufacturer name) 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 and manufacturer name).

[0341] (Sticker attached to the frame control board case) The stickers affixed to the frame control board case 300 will be described using Figure 20. Figure 20(a) is a diagram showing the frame control number sticker 308 affixed to the frame control number sticker affixing section 307, Figure 20(b) is a diagram showing the operation guide sticker 309 affixed to the frame control board case 300 alongside the frame control number sticker 308, and Figure 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 that allows visibility to the rear, a frame management information printing section 308b on which management information for the frame control device 120A is printed, an opener entry field 308c for recording the person who opened the frame control board case 300, an opening date entry field 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 that is printed along the outline of the frame management number sticker 308, and a light-transmitting window section 308g that allows visibility to the rear of the frame management number sticker 308.

[0343] The frame management information printed section 308b is provided at a position near the top of the frame management number sticker 308, 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) printed in the first area of ​​the white printed section (opaque section), an identification symbol "AA-1" indicating the manufacturer's name printed in the second area, and the management number "No. 111111" of the frame control board 120. The two-dimensional code (QR code: registered trademark) contains information about 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 area (opaque area) 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 outer edge of the left side of the frame management number sticker 308 from near the first information printing portion 308e1 to near the fourth information printing portion 308e4, and a right line portion 308f2 printed along the outer edge of the right side of the frame management number sticker 308 from near the first information printing portion 308e1 to near the fourth information printing portion 308e4, and the left line portion 308f1 and the right line portion 308f2 surround the frame management information printing 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 opening date entry field 308d, a third light-transmitting window portion 308g3 provided between the opener's entry field 308c and the opening date 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 opening date entry field 308d and the right-side line portion 308f2.

[0349] The various electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120 can be seen through each of the light-transmitting windows 308g1 to 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 visibility is higher in the former case). 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," "opening date," "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 portion 209a that allows the rear to be seen through, and an information printing portion 309b on which operation guide information for the various buttons provided on the frame control device 120A is printed. Note that the operation guide sticker 309 does not have a watermark (pattern) to prevent counterfeiting, and its width (area) in the vertical and horizontal directions is smaller than that of the frame control number sticker 308.

[0352] The information printing section 309b has a first guide printing section 309b1 on the right side of the operation guide sticker 309, on which a "ball removal button + arrow mark" is printed in yellow to indicate the position of the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122), and a second guide printing section 309b2 on the left side of the operation guide sticker 309, on which an "error release button + arrow mark" is printed in yellow to indicate the position of the error release button 123b (error release 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 frame control number sticker 308, the widths of the frame control number sticker 308 in the vertical and horizontal directions are smaller than the widths of the main control number sticker 208. In other words, the area of ​​the frame control number sticker 308 is smaller than the area of ​​the main control number sticker 208.

[0355] Furthermore, the main control number label 208 has two opener entry fields 208c, while the frame control number label 308 has only one opener entry field 308c. In other words, the number of opener entry fields 308c on the frame control number label 308 is fewer than the number of opener entry fields 208c on the main control number label 208.

[0356] Furthermore, the main control number sticker 208 has two opening date entry fields 208d, while the frame control number sticker 308 has only 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 fewer than the number of opening date entry fields 208d on the main control number sticker 208.

[0357] Furthermore, the main control number sticker 208 has a watermark (pattern) to prevent counterfeiting, whereas the frame control number sticker 308 does not have a watermark (pattern) to prevent 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 control 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 control number sticker 208.

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

[0359] In this way, the frame control number sticker 308 is configured to include 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 control 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 for the frame control device 120A. This makes it easier to inspect and check the main control device 110A, improving convenience for manufacturer employees and gaming facility staff.

[0360] The frame management number sticker 308 also 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, as well as an opening information entry area (opener entry field 308c, opening date entry field 308d) for entering opening information for the frame control device 120A, and between the identification information display area and the opening information entry area there is provided a see-through area (first translucent window portion 308g1, second translucent window portion 308g2) through 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 control number sticker 308 is affixed 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, thereby ensuring the security of the gaming machine. Also, it is possible to improve the convenience for manufacturer employees and gaming parlor staff.

[0361] The frame control number sticker 308 (opening information entry area) includes a first entry area (opener entry field 308c) in which the name of the person who opened the frame control device 120A can be entered, and a second entry area (opening date entry field 308d) in which the date of opening the frame control device 120A can be entered. 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 through 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 control number sticker 308 is affixed 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, thereby ensuring the security of the gaming machine. This also improves convenience for manufacturer employees and gaming parlor staff.

[0362] The operation guide sticker 309 includes a first guide printing section 309b1 on which operation guide information for the first operation section (ball eject button 122b) provided on the frame control device 120A is printed, and a second guide printing section 309b2 on which operation guide information for the second operation section (error reset button 123b) provided on the frame control device 120A is printed. This improves convenience for the gaming store staff who operate the first operation section and the second operation section.

[0363] The operation guide sticker 309 includes a first guide printing section 309b1 on which operation guide information for the first operation section (ball eject button 122b) provided on the frame control device 120A is printed, and a second guide printing section 309b2 on which operation guide information for the second operation section (error reset button 123b) provided on the frame control device 120A is printed. Between the first guide printing section 309b1 and the second guide printing 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 seen. 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, thereby ensuring the security of the gaming machine.

[0364] Furthermore, 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 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 (less information), and it is possible to ensure the security of the gaming machine.

[0365] Furthermore, the main control number sticker 208, which is attached to the main control device 110A and has a see-through area that allows the various electronic components mounted on the rear main control board 110 to be seen through, has a predetermined pattern (a watermark to prevent counterfeiting), whereas the frame control number sticker 308, which is attached to the frame control device 120A and has a see-through area that allows the various electronic components mounted on the rear frame control board 120 to be seen through, does not have the predetermined pattern (a watermark to prevent 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] Furthermore, 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 the various electronic components mounted on the rear main control board 110 to be seen through (low transparency due to the presence of a 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 the various electronic components mounted on the rear frame control board 120 to be seen through (high transparency due to the absence of a watermark). This makes it possible to differentiate the ease of visual confirmation between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A, and makes it difficult to counterfeit the main control number sticker 208 and the frame control number sticker 308 using the same method, thereby ensuring the security of the gaming machine.

[0367] Furthermore, the area of ​​the main control number sticker 208, which is affixed to the main control device 110A and has a see-through area that allows the 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 number sticker 308, which is affixed to the frame control device 120A and has a see-through area that allows the various electronic components mounted on the rear frame control board 120 to be seen through. This makes it possible to make the ease of visual confirmation of the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A different, and also makes it difficult to counterfeit the main control number sticker 208 and the frame control number sticker 308 using the same method (same process), thereby ensuring the security of the gaming machine.

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

[0369] The name of the person who opened the box is to be written in the first entry area (opener entry field 308c) of the frame management number sticker 308, but the name of the opening hole may also be written, a personal seal may be affixed, a description of the state of the box when it was opened may be written, or the date of opening may be written.

[0370] In addition, the date of opening is to be written in the second entry area (opener entry field 308c) of the frame management number sticker 308, but it is also possible to write 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] Furthermore, although the main control number sticker 208 is watermarked and the frame control number sticker 308 is not, it is also possible to watermark both the main control number sticker 208 and the frame control number sticker 308. 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] Alternatively, 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 higher than that of the frame control number sticker 308, or may be the same.

[0373] Furthermore, the area of ​​the frame 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 smaller than the area of ​​the frame control number sticker 308.

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

[0375] Furthermore, the number of 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 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 it is also possible to make the number of fields provided on the main management number sticker 208 fewer than the number of 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] Furthermore, the main management number sticker 208 and the frame management number sticker 308 are each made up of a single sticker and have a management information printed section and various fields for writing, but the main management number sticker 208 and the frame management number sticker 308 may each be made up of two stickers, with one sticker having a management information printed section and the other sticker having various fields for writing.

[0377] (Relationship between various seals on the frame control board case and 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, frame control unit 120m, game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121), ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122), error release button 123b (error release switch 123), 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] Through (transparent to) 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 release button 123b (error release switch 123), the frame control indicator 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 located 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 release button 123b (error release 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 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 to point to error release button 123b.

[0385] Furthermore, through (transparent to) the translucent portion 309a provided on the operation guide sticker 309, 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 release switch 123, frame control indicator 125, etc.) and various identification symbols and installation reference lines KJ printed on the frame control board 120 corresponding to these various electronic components can be seen.

[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 release button 123b (error release switch 123), the frame control indicator 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 top of the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121) so as not to overlap the frame management number sticker 308 in front and behind.

[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 the control number of the frame control board (third identification information) are displayed, and the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count 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) 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 game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121), and it is possible to improve convenience for gaming parlor staff.

[0389] The frame control board case 300 also 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 control number of the frame control board (third identification information) are displayed, and guidance information (engraved section 310a engraved with the words "game ball count clear switch") indicating the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count 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). This makes it easier to recognize the presence of the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121), improving convenience for gaming parlor staff.

[0390] The frame control board case 300 has an identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b) that displays a two-dimensional code (first identification information), an identification symbol (second identification information), and the frame control board's management number (third identification information), and the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122) for removing gaming media 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. This makes it possible to avoid the inconvenience of the identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b) making it difficult to operate the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122), thereby improving convenience for gaming parlor staff.

[0391] The frame control board case 300 also has an identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b) that displays a two-dimensional code (first identification information), an identification symbol (second identification information), and the frame control board's management number (third identification information), and is provided with guide information (first guide printed section 309b1 with "ball removal button + arrow mark" printed on it) that indicates the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122) for removing gaming media from the gaming machine so that it does not overlap the identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b) in front or behind. This makes it easier to recognize 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 the management number of the frame control board (third identification information) 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. This makes it 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), thereby improving convenience for gaming parlor staff.

[0393] The frame control board case 300 also has an identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b) that displays 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), and is provided with guide information (second guide printed section 309b2 with "error reset button + arrow mark" printed on it) that indicates the error reset button 123b (error reset switch 123) for clearing a predetermined abnormality or a predetermined abnormality notification, so as not to overlap the identification information display area (frame management information printed section 308b). This makes it easier to recognize the presence of the error reset button 123b (error reset switch 123), improving convenience for game parlor staff.

[0394] In addition, through each translucent window portion 308g (or translucent portion 308a) provided on 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 release button 123b (error release 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 installation reference lines KJ printed on the frame control board 120 corresponding to these various electronic components, may be made easily visible or visible.

[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 distances between two points at each part of main control device 110A and frame control device 120A will be explained using Figure 22. Figure 22(a) is a diagram showing the distances between two points at each part of main control device 110A, and Figure 22(b) is a diagram showing the distances between two points at each part of frame control device 120A. Here, the distances 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 panel 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 panel 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 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.

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

[0403] In addition, 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 part 302 of the frame control board case 300 is approximately the same as or identical to 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 part 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 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.

[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 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 identical to 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 M6 (height, width) 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 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is greater than the distance H3 (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the top end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer) to the surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (model information sticker 209).

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

[0411] 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 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 (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 M13 (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top surface of the operating part) of the game ball count 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 H9 (height, width) 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 M15 (height, width) 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 H9 (height, width) 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 panel part 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 panel part 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 identifiability), improving convenience for gaming parlor staff and preventing inconveniences such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacture of the gaming machine 1 or inspection at a gaming parlor.

[0419] Furthermore, 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. This makes it easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (enhancing identifiability), improving convenience for gaming parlor staff and preventing inconveniences such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacture of the gaming machine 1 or inspection at a gaming parlor.

[0420] Furthermore, 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) 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 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 120m2 for frame chip) of the main body portion of the frame control unit 120m 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. This makes it easier to distinguish between the main control unit 110A and the frame control unit 120A (enhancing identifiability), improving convenience for gaming parlor staff and preventing inconveniences such as incorrect installation positions during manufacturing of the gaming machine 1 or inspection at a gaming parlor.

[0421] The distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the top end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer) to the main control number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (main control number sticker affixing portion 207) of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 is different from the distance (height, width) 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 frame control number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame control number sticker affixing portion 307) of the top plate 302 of the frame control board case 300. This makes it easier to distinguish between the main control unit 110A and the frame control unit 120A (enhancing identifiability), improving convenience for game parlor staff and preventing problems such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacture of the gaming machine 1 or inspection at the game parlor.

[0422] Furthermore, 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 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 operation guide sticker 309 (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. This makes it easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (enhancing identifiability), improving convenience for game parlor staff and preventing inconveniences such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacture of the gaming machine 1 or inspection at a game parlor.

[0423] Furthermore, 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. This makes it easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (enhancing identifiability), making it possible to prevent problems such as incorrect installation positions during manufacture of the gaming machine 1 or inspection at a gaming parlor.

[0424] Furthermore, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (upper surface of the operation section) of the RWM clear switch 111a to the main control number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (main control number sticker affixing section 207) of the top plate section 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 section) 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 section 307) of the top plate section 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 identifiability), improving convenience for game parlor staff and preventing inconveniences such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacture of the gaming machine 1 or inspection at a game parlor.

[0425] Furthermore, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top surface of the operation section) of the RWM clear switch 111a to the main control number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (main control number sticker affixing section 207) of the top plate 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 (top surface of the operation section) of the ball ejection switch 122 to the frame control number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame control number sticker affixing section 307) 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 identifiability), improving convenience for game parlor staff and preventing inconveniences such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacture of the gaming machine 1 or inspection at a game parlor.

[0426] Furthermore, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top surface of the operation unit) of the RWM clear button 111b to the main control number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (main control number sticker affixing portion 207) of the top plate 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 (top surface of the operation unit) of the error release switch 123 to the frame control number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface (frame control number sticker affixing portion 307) 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 identifiability), improving convenience for game parlor staff and preventing inconveniences such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacture of the gaming machine 1 or inspection at a game parlor.

[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 panel 202 of the main control board case 200 may be larger 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 section 307) of the top panel 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 section 207) of the top plate section 202 of the main control board case 200 may be 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 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.

[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 section 202 of the main control board case 200 may be greater than the distance (height, width) M6 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper surface (chip information printed surface, 120m1) of the main body section 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.

[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 section 202 of the main control board case 200 may be 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 section 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.

[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 greater 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 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 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 operating 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 greater than 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 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 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) 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 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.

[0435] In addition, 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 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 greater than 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 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.

[0436] In addition, 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 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 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 part 307) of the top plate part 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 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 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 greater than the distance (height, width) M13 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end (top 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 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 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 board 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) may be larger than the distance (height, width) L4 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the main control unit 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 greater 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 and each operation part of each control device) The positional relationship between each sticker and each operating unit of each control device (main control device 110A, frame control device 120A) will be explained using Figure 23. Figure 23(a) is a rear view of the area around each control device, and Figure 23(b) is a diagram showing the positional relationship between each sticker and each operating 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 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 release switch 123 (error release button 123b) mounted 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) mounted on the main control board 110.

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

[0446] In addition, the frame management number sticker 308 and operation guide sticker 309 affixed to the frame control board case 300 are positioned towards the rear of the gaming machine relative to the main management number sticker 208 and 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, ball removal switch 122, and 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, ball removal button 122b, and error release button 123b, which are loosely fitted into the frame control board case 300, are positioned towards the rear of the gaming 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 (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) in each operating section from OFF to ON 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 switch 123) switch from the OFF state to the ON state is greater than the initial operating force when starting to press the buttons in 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 operating 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 in the following relationship: 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) switch from OFF to ON state is in the following relationship: 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 operation guide sticker 309 affixed to the frame control device 120A, which is disposed below the main control device 110A, are positioned toward the rear of the gaming machine, rather than the main control number sticker 208 and model information sticker 209 affixed to the main control device 110A. Therefore, when the inner frame 3 is opened while the gaming machine 1 is installed in an island facility, it becomes easier to simultaneously check the main control number sticker 208 and model information sticker 209 of the main control device 110A, which are located below the line of sight of the gaming store staff, and the frame control device 120A's frame control device 120A, which are located below the line of sight of the gaming store staff, thereby improving convenience for the gaming store staff.

[0455] Furthermore, the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121) provided on the frame control device 120A is located closer to the rear of the gaming machine 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 an island facility, it becomes easier to check the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) and the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121) at the same time, and it becomes possible to improve the distinguishability of the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) and the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121), thereby improving convenience for gaming store staff.

[0456] Furthermore, the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122) provided on the frame control device 120A is located closer to the rear of the gaming 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. Therefore, when the inner frame 3 is opened while the gaming machine 1 is installed on an island facility, 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 becomes 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), thereby improving convenience for gaming store staff.

[0457] Furthermore, the error reset button 123b (error reset switch 123) provided on the frame control device 120A is located closer to the rear of the gaming machine 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 an island facility, it becomes easier 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 convenience for gaming store staff.

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

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

[0460] In addition, the frame control number sticker 308 and 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 control number sticker 208 and 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 release button 123b (error release switch 123) provided on the frame control device 120A may be positioned closer to the front of the gaming 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] Furthermore, the required amount of operation for each operation unit may be different for the RWM clear button 111b, the game ball count clear button 121b, the ball removal button 122b, and the error reset button 123b, or any 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 that the required amount of operation for the count button 20 and the effect button 17 be greater than that for 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) 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 using FIG.

[0464] As shown in Figure 24, the distance LS1 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame management 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 horizontal 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 horizontal 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 distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 increase in the order of distance LS1<distance LB1<distance LS2<distance LB2<distance LB3<distance LH.

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

[0470] In addition, 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) is shorter than the distance LJ (straight-line distance and / or horizontal distance) from the power switch 164 to the information display 115.

[0471] Furthermore, the distance LK (straight line distance and / or horizontal plane distance) from the power switch 164 to the setting key switch 112a is shorter than the distance LJ (straight line distance and / or horizontal plane 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] Furthermore, 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] Furthermore, 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 horizontal 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 horizontal distance) from the power switch 164 to the RWM clear switch 111a (RWM clear button 111b).

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

[0479] The distances (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) 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 a 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 hidden by the gaming store clerk's hand or arm, making it possible to improve convenience for the gaming store clerk.

[0481] Furthermore, 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, which displays specific information during the ball removal operation, is less likely to be hidden by the gaming store clerk's hand or arm, thereby improving convenience for the gaming store clerk.

[0482] Furthermore, 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 125. Therefore, when a gaming store clerk is operating or about to operate the error reset switch 123 (error reset button 123b), the frame control indicator 125, which displays an error code according to the type of error that has occurred, 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.

[0483] In addition, 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) provided on the main control board 110 is different from 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) provided on the frame control board 120. Therefore, the difference in distance can improve the distinguishability of the two types of switches (buttons), and it is possible to improve the convenience of gaming store staff who will be operating the two types of switches (buttons).

[0484] Furthermore, 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) provided on the main control board 110 is different from the distance LB2 (straight-line distance and / or horizontal distance) from the power switch 164 to the ball eject switch 122 (ball eject button 122b) provided on the frame control board 120. Therefore, the difference in distance can improve the distinguishability of the two types of switches (buttons), and it is possible to improve convenience for gaming store staff who will be operating the two types of switches (buttons).

[0485] Furthermore, 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) provided on the main control board 110 is different from 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) provided on the frame control board 120. Therefore, the difference in distance can improve the distinguishability of the two types of switches (buttons), and it is possible to improve the convenience of the gaming store...

Claims

[Claim 1] A gaming machine capable of playing a game in which a player uses a gaming value owned by the player to launch a gaming medium based on the operation of a launch operation unit, A first control means for controlling the progress of a game; A second control means for storing the game value owned by the player and performing update control of the game value; A specific operation unit that can be pressed by a player; A notification means, In response to the operation of the specific operation unit, a predetermined game presentation can be executed by a presentation means, The second control means is A control board having a plurality of electronic components mounted on a surface thereof, The plurality of electronic components include: a first operation unit operable by a gaming store clerk for clearing the gaming value; a second operation unit operable by a gaming store clerk for switching the gaming machine to a discharge mode for discharging gaming media used in a game from the gaming machine; The notification means includes: A first notification corresponding to a first event capable of controlling the progress of the game; A second notification corresponding to a second event capable of controlling the progress of the game; A third notification in response to a third event in which it is impossible to control the progress of the game is possible. The first notification and the second notification have different notification priorities, The first event is clearing the game value which can be executed by pressing the first operation unit when power supply is started, The third event is the ejection mode is executable when the second operation unit is pressed when power supply is started, The first operation unit and the second operation unit are disposed on a lower end side of the control board in a direction along a lower end edge of the control board, 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 second operation unit, or the operating force required to operate the specific operation unit is greater than the operating force required to operate the second operation unit.

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