Pachinko machine

Abstract

To provide a gaming machine having functional features. 【Solution means】The gaming machine includes a substrate, a cover member, and an operation means. The operation means is located on one surface side of the substrate and has an operation surface for receiving operations. The cover member covers at least a part of the one surface side of the substrate, and an opening is formed to enable the operation of the operation means. Further, the cover member is a member including a tapered shape toward the substrate, the opening is formed inside the tapered shape, and the diameter of the opening is smaller than the diameter of the operation surface.

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as one type of game table, for example, a slot machine is known. There are some slot machines equipped with various functions (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

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

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

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The game table according to the present invention is a game table including a substrate, a cover member, and operating means, wherein the operating means is means located on one surface side of the substrate, the operating means is means having an operation surface for receiving an operation, the cover member is a member covering at least a part of the one surface side of the substrate, the cover member is a member in which an opening enabling the operation of the operating means is formed, the cover member is a member including a tapered shape towards the substrate, the opening is formed inside the tapered shape, and a diameter of the opening is smaller than a diameter of the operation surface.

Advantages of the Invention

[0007] According to the gaming machine of the present invention, a gaming machine with functional features can be provided.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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

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

[0011] The slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of the gaming table of the present invention, and includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 attached to the front of the main body 101 and openable and closable with respect to the main body 101. Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are housed and configured to be rotatable inside the slot machine 100. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

[0012] In the present embodiment, each symbol is printed at appropriate intervals on a strip-shaped member, and this strip-shaped member is attached to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member to form each of the reels 110 to 112 (see FIG. 32). The symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally displayed vertically in three rows from the symbol display window 113 provided in front of each of the reels 110 to 112 as viewed by the player, and a total of nine symbols can be seen.

[0013] By rotating each of the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols visible to the player will change. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that can variably display a plurality of types of symbol combinations. Note that, in addition to reels, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be adopted as such a display device. Further, in the present embodiment, three reels are provided inside the center of the slot machine 100, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

[0014] In the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112 inside the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (also referred to as an index sensor, not shown) composed of a light projecting part and a light receiving part is provided, and a light shielding piece having a certain length provided on the reel passes between the light projecting part and the light receiving part of this optical sensor. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the rotational direction position of the symbol on the reel is judged, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

[0015] On the back surfaces of the reels 110 to 112, reel backlights 264 (see FIGS. 7(a) and 8; details will be described later) for illuminating the individual symbols displayed in the symbol display windows 113 are arranged. Further, below the reels 110 to 112, state display LEDs 280 (see FIG. 3; details will be described later) for notifying various states of the slot machine 100 are disposed. The reel panel lamp 128 is a lamp for effect.

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

[0017] The performance button 156 is an operation means operable by the player. In this embodiment, it is configured as a button that can be pressed by the player and is used for various performances. The operation means used for such performances is not limited to buttons and may be configured, for example, by a lever, a touch panel, etc., or may include a plurality of operation means.

[0018] The medal insertion slot 141 is an insertion slot for the player to insert medals when starting the game. That is, medals can be inserted electronically by operating the bet buttons 130 to 132, or actual medals can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141, and "insertion" means including both.

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

[0020] The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons (stop buttons) 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with each of the reels 110 to 112. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter can also be lit to notify the player.

[0021] Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation. The first stop operation is the first stop operation (hereinafter, also referred to as "first stop" or "1 stop"), the next stop operation is the second stop operation (hereinafter, also referred to as "second stop" or "2 stop"), and the last stop operation is the third stop operation (hereinafter, also referred to as "third stop" or "3 stop").

[0022] Also, the reels that are stopped corresponding to these stop operations are successively referred to as the first stop reel, the second stop reel, and the third stop reel. Furthermore, the order in which the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated to stop all of the rotating reels 110 to 112 is referred to as the operation order (or the pressing order).

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

[0024] The medal return button 133 is a button to be pressed to remove the inserted medals when they are jammed. The settlement button 134 is a button to settle the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharge them from the medal payout opening 155. The door keyhole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted.

[0025] Below the stop button unit 136, a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and pasting various certificates is provided. Below the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided. The sound hole 181 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right parts of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for livening up the game. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160.

[0026] This effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 composed of two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (effect image display device) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b open outward in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears in front of the front of the slot machine 100 (the player side).

[0027] Note that even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information may be used. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, a reel (drum), or a display device composed of a projector and a screen may be used. Further, the display screen is rectangular, and the entire screen is configured to be visible to the player. In the case of the present embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but it may also be square. Further, a decoration (not shown) may be provided at the periphery of the display screen, and as a result, a part of the periphery of the display screen is hidden by the decoration, so that the display screen may appear to have an irregular shape. In the case of the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but it may also be a curved surface.

[0028] Also, inside the main body 101, there are provided a setting key that can be switched between on and off by a rotation operation, an operation (setting value change operation) for changing settings by a pressing operation, and a setting switch capable of performing an operation for confirming settings. The setting key is an operation means for starting the setting change and setting confirmation of the setting value (in this example, setting 1 to setting 6), and the setting switch is one of the setting means capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values.

[0029] <Winning line> Next, the winning line will be described with reference to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the winning line of the slot machine 100.

[0030] As described with reference to FIG. 1, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally displayed vertically in three rows from the symbol display windows 113 provided in front of the respective reels 110 to 112 as viewed by the player, so that a total of nine symbols can be seen.

[0031] Specifically, the symbol displayed in the upper row of the left reel 110 (the position 1 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 1) is called the upper-row symbol of the left reel, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the left reel 110 (the position 2 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 2) is called the middle-row symbol of the left reel, and the symbol displayed in the lower row of the left reel 110 (the position 3 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 3) is called the lower-row symbol of the left reel.

[0032] Also, the symbol displayed in the upper row of the middle reel 111 (the position 4 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 4) is called the upper-row symbol of the middle reel, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the middle reel 111 (the position 5 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 5) is called the middle-row symbol of the middle reel, and the symbol displayed in the lower row of the middle reel 111 (the position 6 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 6) is called the lower-row symbol of the middle reel.

[0033] Also, the symbol displayed in the upper row of the right reel 112 (the position 7 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 7) is called the upper-row symbol of the right reel, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the right reel 112 (the position 8 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 8) is called the middle-row symbol of the right reel, and the symbol displayed in the lower row of the right reel 112 (the position 9 shown in the figure; also referred to as symbol position 9) is called the lower-row symbol of the right reel.

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

[0035] Here, the winning line is a line set at the stop position of the symbols that can be visually recognized through the symbol display window 113, and it is the line on which it is determined whether the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed (aligned). The effective winning line (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as the "effective line") is determined in advance according to the number of medals bet as the game medium.

[0036] The slot machine 100 of this embodiment is a dedicated three-coin bet machine. When the number of inserted medals is less than three, none of the winning lines become effective, and when three medals are bet, the winning line L1 becomes effective. When the winning line becomes effective, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135.

[0037] Hereinafter, among the symbol display window 113, the symbol positions 2, 5, and 8 on the winning line L1 may be referred to as "winning positions", and the other symbol positions, that is, the symbol positions 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 9 may be referred to as "non-winning positions". That is, the winning position is the position on the winning line where the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination stop.

[0038] Note that the number of winning lines is not limited to one line. For example, in addition to the winning line L1, an upper winning line composed of the upper symbols of the left reel, the upper symbols of the middle reel, and the upper symbols of the right reel, or a lower winning line composed of the lower symbols of the left reel, the lower symbols of the middle reel, and the lower symbols of the right reel, a total of three lines may be set as effective winning lines, or the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets of medals may be set as effective winning lines.

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

[0040] <Status display LED / Upper display part> As shown in FIG. 3, above the status display LED 280, there are arranged a medal insertable display section 124, a game start display section 121, a replay display section 122, and a medal insert display section 129.

[0041] The medal insertable display section 124 is a display section for notifying the player that it is possible to insert a medal. When the player can insert a medal, it lights up the character string "INSERT".

[0042] The game start display section 121 is a display section for notifying that the game start operation is possible when a specified number of medals have been inserted. When the game start operation is possible, it lights up the character string "START".

[0043] The replay display section 122 is a display section for notifying the player that the current game can be replayed (i.e., no medal insertion is required) when winning a prize in a replay winning combination, which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. When winning a prize in a replay winning combination, which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game, it lights up the character string "REPLAY".

[0044] The medal insert display section 129 is a display section for lighting up a number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals. When one medal is inserted, it lights up the character string "1 BET". When two medals are inserted, it lights up the character string "2 BET". When three medals are inserted, it lights up the character string "3 BET".

[0045] As shown in FIG. 4, the medal insertable display unit 124, game start display unit 121, replay display unit 122, and medal insert display unit 129 in this example are all composed of an LED substrate 288 (first substrate), a plurality of LEDs 286 (second light emitting means) arranged in a bright color region 288a (second region. A region where a bright color coating film is formed) where a white coating silk is applied on the mounting surface of the LED substrate 288 (first substrate), a reflector 284 (first partitioning member) in which a rectangular opening 284a (space) through which light from the plurality of LEDs 286 (second light emitting means) passes is partitioned, and a character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) irradiated with light from the plurality of LEDs 286 (light emitting means).

[0046] Here, the "bright color" according to the present invention refers to a color with high lightness, and for example, white, yellow, light blue, etc. are applicable.

[0047] A translucent member composed of the character string "INSERT" is disposed on the character sheet 282 constituting the medal insertable display unit 124. When the plurality of LEDs 286 constituting the medal insertable display unit 124 are lit, the character string "INSERT" for notifying that the game start operation is possible emits light.

[0048] A translucent member composed of the character string "START" is disposed on the character sheet 282 constituting the game start display unit 121. When the plurality of LEDs 286 constituting the game start display unit 121 are lit, the character string "START" for notifying that the game start operation is possible emits light.

[0049] A translucent member composed of the character string "REPLAY" is disposed on the character sheet 282 constituting the replay display unit 122. When the plurality of LEDs 286 constituting the replay display unit 122 are lit, the character string "REPLAY" for notifying that the current game is replayable (no medal insertion is required) emits light.

[0050] On the character sheet 282 that constitutes the medal insertion display unit 129, a translucent member composed of the character strings "3 BET", "2 BET", and "1 BET" is disposed. Among the plurality of LEDs 286 that constitute the game medal insertion display unit 129, when the LED 286 corresponding to the character sheet 282 of "3 BET" is lit, the character string "3 BET" that notifies that 3 medals have been inserted is configured to emit light. When the LED 286 corresponding to the character sheet 282 of "2 BET" is lit, the character string "2 BET" that notifies that 2 medals have been inserted is configured to emit light. When the LED 286 corresponding to the character sheet 282 of "1 BET" is lit, the character string "1 BET" that notifies that 1 medal has been inserted is configured to emit light.

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

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

[0053] The payout number display section 127 is a display section for displaying the number of medals paid out to the player as a result of winning a certain winning combination in a two-digit numerical value.

[0054] As shown in FIG. 4, both the stored number display section 125 and the paid-out number display section 127 in this example are composed of an LED substrate 288 (first substrate), a plurality of LEDs 286 (second light-emitting means) arranged in a light-colored region 288a (second region, a region where a light-colored coating film is formed) where a white coating film silk is applied on the mounting surface of the LED substrate 288 (first substrate), a rectangular opening 284a (space) through which light from the plurality of LEDs 286 (second light-emitting means) passes, a reflector 284 (first partitioning member) in which an opening 284b (space) having the shape of a two-digit 7-segment display is partitioned, and a character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) irradiated with light from the plurality of LEDs 286 (light-emitting means).

[0055] On the character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) constituting the stored number display section 125, a translucent member composed of the character string "CREDIT" and a translucent member having the shape of a two-digit 7-segment display corresponding to the opening 284b are provided. Then, when the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) corresponding to the character sheet 282 of "CREDIT" among the plurality of LEDs 286 (second light-emitting means) constituting the stored number display section 125 is lit, the character string "CREDIT" is configured to emit light, and by lighting the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) corresponding to the two-digit 7-segment display, the number of medals electronically stored can be configured to be displayed as a two-digit numerical value.

[0056] On the character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) constituting the paid-out number display section 127, a translucent member composed of the character string "PAYOUT" and a translucent member having the shape of a two-digit 7-segment display are provided. Then, when the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) corresponding to the character sheet 282 of "PAYOUT" among the plurality of LEDs 286 (second light-emitting means) constituting the paid-out number display section 127 is lit, the character string "PAYOUT" is configured to emit light, and by lighting the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) corresponding to the two-digit 7-segment display, the number of medals paid out to the player can be configured to be displayed as a two-digit numerical value.

[0057] The game information display unit 126 is a display for displaying the internal information (for example, set values, error codes, etc.) of the slot machine 100 in 4-digit numerical values, and is also used as an instruction monitor for performing the pressing order navigation effect.

[0058] The game information display unit 126 in this example includes an LED substrate 288 (first substrate), a plurality of LEDs 286 (first light emitting means) arranged in a dark region 288b (first region. The region indicated by the dotted line in FIG. 4 where a dark coating film is formed) where a black coating film resist is applied on the mounting surface of the LED substrate 288 (first substrate), a reflector 284 (first partitioning member) in which an opening 284c (space) in the shape of a 4-digit 7-segment display through which the light from the plurality of LEDs 286 (first light emitting means) passes is partitioned, and a character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) irradiated with the light from the plurality of LEDs 286 (first light emitting means).

[0059] Also, the game information display unit 126 in this example is configured such that the opening 284c has the shape of a 7-segment display with a size smaller than that of the opening 284b. Further, the plurality of LEDs 286 constituting the game information display unit 126 are configured to form the shape of a 7-segment display more densely (with a narrower interval between adjacent LEDs) than the plurality of LEDs 286 constituting the stored number display unit 125 and the paid-out number display unit 127. In this way, the game information display unit 126 is configured as a light emitting area smaller than the stored number display unit 125 and the paid-out number display unit 127.

[0060] Here, the "dark color" according to the present invention refers to a color with low brightness, and for example, black, dark blue, brown, gray, dark blue, etc. are applicable.

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

[0062] On the character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) constituting the game information display unit 126, a translucent member in the shape of a four-digit seven-segment display corresponding to the opening 284c is disposed. By lighting a plurality of LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) constituting the game information display unit 126, it is configured to be able to display internal information (for example, set values, error codes, etc.) and instruction monitor information of the slot machine 100 numerically.

[0063] According to this example, since the plurality of LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) constituting the game information display unit 126 are arranged in a dark region 288b (first region. A region where a dark coating film is formed) where a black coating film resist is applied on the mounting surface of the LED substrate 288 (first substrate), a part of the LED 286 (first light-emitting means) is reflected by external light (outside light), and it is possible to prevent the situation that it seems to be lit when the LED 286 (first light-emitting means) is turned off, accurately provide game information to the player, and avoid giving disadvantages to the player. In addition, it is possible to make the slight lighting (ghost lighting) of the LED 286 (first light-emitting means) due to the minute current at the time of turning off less noticeable, and avoid a situation where the player is misled by an incorrect display.

[0064] In addition, since the plurality of LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) constituting the game information display unit 126 are light-emitting means constituting notification means for notifying information (e.g., pressing order) corresponding to an advantageous operation mode with respect to stop operation means (e.g., stop buttons 137 to 139) capable of stopping the reels, it is possible to prevent, in advance, a misunderstanding that the operation mode is being notified when it is not being notified, provide accurate information to the player, and avoid disadvantaging the player.

[0065] In addition, since the plurality of LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) constituting the game information display unit 126 are light-emitting means constituting notification means for notifying information (e.g., error code) corresponding to an error, it is possible to prevent, in advance, a misunderstanding that the error is being notified when it is not being notified, provide accurate information to the player, and avoid disadvantaging the player.

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

[0067] Also, during the game, the number of times of transitioning to the AT state or the error state is relatively less than the number of times of storing or paying out medals, and the frequency of being in the second state (storage or payout of medals) is higher than the frequency of being in the first state (AT state or error state).

[0068] When there is one or more medals stored or paid out, needless to say, even when there are zero medals, the storage number display section 125 and the payout number display section 127 display "0" (it may also be "00"). In other words, it can be said that the storage number display section 125 and the payout number display section 127 are continuously lit in some way during the game or when the game is possible.

[0069] On the other hand, the AT state and the error state are states that occur triggered by specific conditions that occur during the game or when the game is possible. Therefore, it can be said that the AT state and the error state are less frequent than during the game or when the game is possible. Also, even in the AT state or the error state, by configuring the storage number display section 125 and the payout number display section 127 to be continuously lit, it can be said that the light emission frequency is higher for the storage number display section 125 and the payout number display section 127 than for the game information display section 126.

[0070] Therefore, it is possible to enhance the visibility of the storage number display section 125 (the second light emitting means) and the LED 286 (the second light emitting means) of the payout number display section 127, which have a higher light emission frequency (higher display update frequency) than the game information display section 126, and improve the convenience for the player.

[0071] Also, the game information display section 126 is arranged so as to be sandwiched between the storage number display section 125 and the payout number display section 127. The dark area 288b (the first area. The area where the dark coating film is formed) coated with the black coating film resist where the game information display section 126 is arranged is the light area 288a (the second area. The area where the light coating film is formed) coated with the white coating film silk where the storage number display section 125 is arranged and the light area 288a (the second area. The area where the light coating film is formed) coated with the white coating film silk where the payout number display section 127 is arranged, and is the area sandwiched on both sides.

[0072] According to this example, the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) disposed in the light-colored region 288a (second region, a region where a light-colored coating film is formed) on one side of the dark-colored region 288b (first region, a region where a dark-colored coating film is formed) can avoid affecting the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) disposed in the light-colored region 288a (second region, a region where a light-colored coating film is formed) on the other side of the dark-colored region 288b (first region, a region where a dark-colored coating film is formed), and can make the notification by the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) easier to see.

[0073] In addition, since the dark-colored region 288b and the light-colored region 288a are arranged adjacent to each other, the ghost lighting in the LED 286 (first light-emitting means) disposed in the dark-colored region 288b can be made less conspicuous by the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) disposed in the light-colored region 288a as compared with the case where the dark-colored regions 288b are adjacent to each other.

[0074] In addition, since the status display LED 280 includes the dark-colored region 288b (first region, a region where a dark-colored coating film is formed) coated with a black coating resist and the light-colored region 288a (second region, a region where a light-colored coating film is formed) coated with a white coating silk, the light-emitting mode (brightness, etc.) of the LED 286 can be changed only by changing the color of the coating film applied to the substrate on which the LED 286 is disposed (hardware change) without changing the content of the control driver (software) that controls the status display LED 280 (program change), and it is easy to change the specifications of the game table and the like.

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

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

[0077] In addition, in this example, a specific region of the LED substrate 288 coated with a black coating resist is coated with a white coating silk. However, in an LED substrate coated with a white coating resist, a specific region may be coated with a black coating film.

[0078] <Status display LED / Unitization> FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the status display LED 280 including the caulking portion 284d of the reflector 284.

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

[0080] The reflector 284 is configured to have a plurality of types of openings 284a to 284c described with reference to FIG. 4 and a caulking portion 284d. The caulking portion 284d is composed of a rod-shaped body with an outer diameter w5 extending in the thickness direction of the reflector 284 (FIG. 5 shows the caulking portion 284d after being deformed by heating).

[0081] After inserting the caulking portion 284c of the reflector 284 into the insertion hole 288d of the LED substrate 288, heat is applied to the tip of the caulking portion 284d to soften it, and it is pressed and crushed. As a result, a deformed portion 284d2 having an outer diameter w6 (w6>w5) larger than the inner diameter w5 of the caulking portion 284d of the LED substrate 288 is formed at the tip of the caulking portion 284d.

[0082] As a result, the reflector 284 is caulked and fixed to the mounting surface of the LED substrate 288, and the reflector 284 and the LED substrate 288 are integrated. Further, the character sheet 282 is disposed so as to close the openings 284a to 284d of the reflector 284, and is attached to the surface of the reflector 284.

[0083] That is, the reflector 284 (first partitioning member) is caulked and fixed to the mounting surface of the LED substrate 288 (first substrate), and the character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) is attached to the reflector 284 (first partitioning member). As a result, the LED substrate 288 (first substrate), the reflector 284 (first partitioning member), and the character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) are unitized.

[0084] According to this example, since the LED substrate 288 (first substrate), the reflector 284 (first partitioning member), and the character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) are unitized, the replacement work of the status display LED 280 and the incorporation into the game table can be facilitated, and the work efficiency can be improved.

[0085] In this example, the deformed portion 284d2 is formed at a position protruding by a height h5 from the back surface of the substrate 288, and a clearance (gap) is provided between the reflector 284 and the LED substrate 288. However, the deformed portion 284d2 may be in close contact with the back surface of the LED substrate 288.

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

[0087] FIG. 6(a) is a cross-sectional view of the status display LED 750 according to Modification example 1, and corresponds to the cross-sectional view of the status display LED 280 shown in FIG. 5. Further, FIG. 6(b) is a bottom view of the status display LED viewed from the direction indicated by reference numeral A in FIG. 6(a).

[0088] Hereinafter, in order to omit redundant explanations, only the configuration different from the status display LED 280 described with reference to FIG. 5 will be described.

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

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

[0091] According to this example, the LED substrate 751 and the cover member 755 are formed with insertion holes 751a and 755a having an inner diameter w9 slightly larger than the outer diameter w8 of the thermal caulking portion 753a before deformation. Therefore, the thermal caulking portion 753a of the reflector 753 can be easily inserted into the LED substrate 751 and the cover member 755, improving the working efficiency during the assembly of the status display LED 750. Moreover, even when the thermal caulking portion 753a expands due to heat generated from the LED 752 and the LED substrate 751 after assembly, the void can absorb the volume of the expansion of the thermal caulking portion 753a, preventing damage to the LED substrate 751 and the cover member 755. Also, by setting the inner diameter w9 to be slightly larger than the outer diameter w8, a small space for "play" is formed, reducing the risk of damage to the LED substrate 751, the cover member 755, the reflector 753, the thermal caulking portion 753a (including the cylindrical rod-shaped body up to the thermal caulking portion 753a), etc. when the game table is transported or vibrated.

[0092] The thermal caulking portion 753a of the reflector 753 is composed of a cylindrical rod-shaped body extending in the thickness direction of the reflector 753 (Fig. 6(a) shows the thermal caulking portion 753a after deformation with the tip deformed by heating).

[0093] After inserting the thermal caulking portion 753a before deformation into the insertion hole 751a of the LED substrate 751 and the insertion hole 755a of the cover member 755, heat is applied to the tip of the thermal caulking portion 753a to soften it, and then it is pressed and crushed. As a result, a deformed portion 753a1 having an outer diameter w10 (w10 > w9) larger than the inner diameter w9 of the insertion hole 751a of the LED substrate 751 and the insertion hole 755a of the cover member 755 is formed at the tip of the thermal caulking portion 753a.

[0094] Thereby, the reflector 753 is caulked and fixed to the LED substrate 751 and the cover member 755, and the reflector 753, the LED substrate 751, and the cover member 755 are integrated. Also, the character sheet 754 is arranged so as to block the opening 753a etc. of the reflector 753 and is attached to the surface of the reflector 753.

[0095] That is, one side of the reflector 753 is caulked and fixed to the LED substrate 751 and the cover member 755, and the character sheet 754 is attached to the other side. Thus, the LED substrate 751, the cover member 755, the reflector 753, the LED 752, and the character sheet 754 are unitized.

[0096] According to this example, since the LED substrate 751, the cover member 755, the reflector 753, the LED 752, and the character sheet 754 are unitized, the replacement work of the status display LED 750 and the incorporation into the game table can be facilitated, and the work efficiency can be improved.

[0097] Also, as shown in FIG. 6(b), the unit of the status display LED 750 (the LED substrate 751, the cover member 755, the reflector 753, the LED 752, and the character sheet 754) has a polygonal shape with chamfered four corners in a bottom view, and the deformed portions 753a1 of the thermal caulking portion 753a are respectively arranged one by one inside the four corners of the LED substrate 751 and the cover member 755, and one is arranged at the center of the LED substrate 751 and the cover member 755.

[0098] That is, it has a structure fixed by caulking provided along the outer shape of the LED substrate 751 and the cover member 755 and caulking provided inside this caulking. Further, the caulking provided inside is located closer to the vicinity of the connector 756 than the caulking provided outside. Also, the connector 756 is not at the center of the status display LED 750, but is closer to the right side in the left-right direction and is located below the lower side in the up-down direction, and is eccentrically arranged on at least one side of up, down, left, and right from the center.

[0099] According to this example, since the unit of the status display LED 750 has a polygonal shape with chamfered four corners, the incorporation into the mounting portion of the game table can be facilitated, and the work efficiency can be improved.

[0100] Further, by making the deformed portion 753a1 of the thermal caulking portion 753a be the corner side (caulking located outward) of the LED substrate 751 and the cover member 755 and the center side (caulking located inward) of the LED substrate 751 and the cover member 755, rattling of the LED substrate 751 and the cover member 755 can be suppressed. In this example, a gap is provided between the tip of the thermal caulking portion 753a and the cover member 755. In addition to the caulking located outward, by further providing a caulking located inward, stability can be improved.

[0101] Also, the caulking provided inward is located closer to the vicinity of the connector 756 than the caulking provided outward, which also contributes to suppressing rattling when inserting and removing the harness.

[0102] Further, by arranging the connector 756 eccentrically to at least one side of up, down, left, or right from the center of the status display LED 750, it can also be used as a handle when removing the LED substrate 751 from the reflector 753. Also, when disassembling the status display LED 750, it is possible to remove the LED substrate 751 from the reflector 753 by only destroying the caulking portion on one side without destroying the deformed portions 753a1 of all the thermal caulking portions 753a.

[0103] Also, when a wiring pattern for transmitting a signal and a wiring pattern for supplying a predetermined voltage are formed in the vicinity of the insertion hole 751a of the LED substrate 751, they are formed avoiding or bypassing the insertion hole 751a. Instead of bypassing to the outside of the LED substrate 751, the wiring pattern may be formed to bypass to the inside. Specifically, for example, in FIG. 6(b), where there is a caulking located outward and a caulking located inward of the LED substrate 751, in the vicinity of the caulking located outward, the wiring pattern is formed to bypass to the inside of the substrate (no wiring pattern is formed between the insertion hole 751a and the end of the substrate closest to the insertion hole 751a).

[0104] By doing so, it is possible to prevent the wiring pattern from being damaged when a crack occurs from the end of the substrate toward the insertion hole 751a. If the wiring pattern is damaged, not only can signals and voltages not be transmitted properly, but resistance will also occur, and there is a risk that the damaged part will generate heat and catch fire. By routing the wiring pattern inward, such risks can be reduced. Also, when disassembling the LED unit, since the wiring pattern is routed inward, tools can be inserted from the end side of the substrate, preventing damage to the wiring pattern.

[0105] Also, the LED substrate 751 is colored black, the reflector 753 is colored white, and the connector 756 is colored blue, and the colors of the LED substrate 751, reflector 753, and connector 756 are different.

[0106] According to this example, when performing replacement work on the reflector 753 or the like, when cutting the deformed part 753a1 of the thermo-crimped part 753a, there is no risk of accidentally cutting the connector 756, and work mistakes and the like can be prevented beforehand.

[0107] In this example, an example in which the cover member 755 is disposed on the surface of the LED substrate 751 opposite to the mounting surface is shown. However, like the status display LED 280 described with reference to FIG. 5, the cover member may not be provided. Also, an example in which the LED substrate 751 is colored black, the reflector 753 is colored white, and the connector 756 is colored blue is shown. However, the types of colors are not particularly limited, and it is preferable that the colors of each other are different.

[0108] <Status Display LED / Modification Example 2> Next, with reference to FIG. 6(c), the status display LED 760 according to Modification Example 2 will be described.

[0109] FIG. 6(c) is a cross-sectional view of the status display LED 760 according to Modification Example 2, and corresponds to the cross-sectional view of the status display LED 750 shown in FIG. 6(a).

[0110] In this example, after inserting the pre-deformed thermal caulked portion 763a of the reflector 763 into the insertion hole 761a of the LED substrate 761, heat is applied to the tip of the thermal caulked portion 763a to soften it. With the LED substrate 761 as the base end, a trapezoidal shape in side view that gradually expands towards the tip is formed. As a result, a deformed portion 763a1 having an outer diameter w12 (w12 > w11) larger than the inner diameter w11 of the insertion hole 761a of the LED substrate 761 is formed at the tip of the thermal caulked portion 763a.

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

[0112] According to this example, since the deformed portion 763a1 of the thermal caulked portion 763a is formed in a trapezoidal shape (expanded shape) in side view that gradually expands towards the tip with the LED substrate 761 as the base end, when replacing the reflector 763 or the like, it is easy to insert a cutting tool or the like, and the efficiency of the cutting operation of the deformed portion 763a1 of the thermal caulked portion 763a is increased. On the other hand, since the reflector 763 is firmly fixed to the LED substrate 761 at the base of the deformed portion 763a1 (the contact point between the deformed portion 763a1 and the LED substrate 761), the reflector 763 can be stably supported by the LED substrate 761.

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

[0114] The main body 101 is a box body that opens to the front. Inside the main body 101, a main board storage case 640 (refer to FIG. 13 for details, which will be described later) that houses a main control board 600 (the first board, details of which will be described later) inside is arranged. Below this main board storage case 640, three reels 110 to 112 are arranged. On the side of the main board storage case 640 and the reels 110 to 112, that is, on the left side facing it, a sub-control board storage case 220 that houses a sub-control board 650 (the second board, details of which will be described later) inside is provided.

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

[0116] On the right side of the medal payout device 180, a medal auxiliary storage 240 is provided, and an overflow terminal is provided behind it (not shown).

[0117] The front door 102 is hinged to the left side of the main body 101 via a hinge device 276. Above the symbol display window 113, a pre-reel illumination 250 (details will be described later), a liquid crystal display device 157, an upper speaker 272, and an effect control unit 160 that controls these liquid crystal display device 157, speaker 272, etc. are provided. Also, below the symbol display window 113, a medal selector 170 for sorting the inserted medals, and a passage 265 through which the medals pass when this medal selector 170 drops an illegal medal or the like onto the medal tray 161 are provided.

[0118] <Pre-reel illumination> Next, the reel front illumination 250 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7(a) and 7(b).

[0119] The reel front illumination 250 is a light-emitting means for illuminating (lighting) the reel bands of the respective reels 110 to 112 (only the reel band 111a of the middle reel 111 is shown in FIG. 7(b)) from the front side (front surface). In this example, it is disposed above the pattern display window 113 on the back surface of the front door 102 so as to face the reel bands of the reels 110 to 112.

[0120] The reel front illumination 250 of this example is configured to include a plurality of LEDs capable of emitting light toward the front surfaces of the reel bands of the reels 110 to 112, and a colored transparent (milky white in this example) lens cover disposed in front of these LEDs.

[0121] If there is no lens cover for the reel front illumination, or if the lens cover is a colorless transparent member, the light emitted from the LEDs will be reflected in a granular manner on the reel bands of the reels 110 to 112 (so-called "spotlighting"), which will deteriorate the appearance of the reels 110 to 112, or the light emitted from the LEDs will not spread well and cannot uniformly illuminate the entire reel band, which may deteriorate the visibility of the reels 110 to 112. Therefore, it is preferable to cover the front of the LEDs with a lens cover made of a colored transparent member.

[0122] The relationship between the shortest distance L0 from the reel front illumination 250 to the reel band and the shortest distance L1 from the reel backlight 264, which will be described later, to the reel band is "shortest distance L0 < shortest distance L1", and the reel front illumination 250 is closer to the reel band than the reel backlight 264.

[0123] Thus, since the pre-reel illumination 250 is likely to emit point light because the distance to the reel tape is short, a lens cover is provided. On the other hand, the reel backlight 264 can secure a distance to the reel tape that is greater than that of the pre-reel illumination 250, has a distance for the light emitted from the LED to diffuse, and can sufficiently diffuse the light by a reflector 266 to be described later, so it does not have a lens cover.

[0124] <Reel backlight> Next, the reel backlight 264 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7(b) and 8.

[0125] The slot machine 100 according to this example includes a left reel device (not shown) having a left reel 110, a middle reel device 260 having a middle reel 111 (see FIG. 7(b)), a right reel device (not shown) having a right reel 112, and a reel frame 262 (see FIG. 7(b)) capable of accommodating these three reel devices therein.

[0126] Note that since the structures of the left reel device and the right reel device of the slot machine 100 in this example are the same as the structure of the middle reel device 260, here, the middle reel device 260 will be described, and the descriptions of the left reel device and the right reel device will be omitted.

[0127] The middle reel device 260 includes a middle reel 111, a reel drive unit (not shown) that rotationally drives the middle reel 111, a reel backlight 264 that illuminates (lights) the reel tape 111a (second irradiated member) of the middle reel 111 from the rear side (back surface), a reel detection unit (not shown) for detecting the rotational position of the middle reel 111, and the like.

[0128] The middle reel 111 includes a reel tape 111a on which a plurality of types of symbols are printed at equal intervals, and a reel frame 111b that supports both side surfaces of the reel tape 111a. The reel tape 111a is a flat ring-shaped member formed by adhering the longitudinal ends of a rectangular belt-shaped member to each other.

[0129] Fig. 8(a) is a front view of the reel backlight 264, Fig. 8(b) is a side view of the reel backlight 264, and Fig. 8(c) is an external perspective view of the members constituting the reel backlight 264 as seen from the front side with the members disassembled.

[0130] The reel backlight 264 is a light-emitting means for illuminating (lighting) the reel tapes of the respective reels 110 to 112 from the rear side (back side). In this example, it is composed of a reflector 266 (second partitioning member), a lighting substrate 268 (second substrate) detachably attached to the back surface of the reflector 266, and a decorative plate 270 disposed on the side surface of the reflector 266.

[0131] The reflector 266 of the reel backlight 264 in this example is formed of white plastic, but the material of the reflector 266 of the reel backlight 264 is not particularly limited and may be metal or the like, or may be a member of another color.

[0132] The reflector 266 is a member in which a space through which light from a plurality of LEDs 268a (light-emitting means) mounted on the lighting substrate 268 (second substrate) passes is partitioned. In the reflector 266, three openings 266a to 266c communicating from the front side to the back side are formed side by side in the vertical direction as spaces through which light passes.

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

[0134] The openings 266a to 266c of the reflector 266 and the LEDs 268a provided in the middle reel device 260 are arranged at positions corresponding to the symbol positions (the positions of symbol positions 4 to 6 described with reference to FIG. 2) where the symbols are stopped and displayed on the symbol display window 113 in a state where they are attached to the middle reel device 260. With such a structure, the back surface of the reel tape 111a (second irradiated member) of the middle reel 111 is irradiated with light from a plurality of LEDs 268a (light emitting means).

[0135] The openings 266a to 266c of the reflector 266 and the LEDs 266a provided in the left reel device (not shown) are arranged at positions corresponding to the symbol positions (the positions of symbol positions 1 to 3 described with reference to FIG. 2) where the symbols are stopped and displayed on the symbol display window 113 in a state where they are attached to the left reel device. With such a structure, the back surface of the reel tape (second irradiated member) of the left reel 110 is irradiated with light from a plurality of LEDs 268a (light emitting means).

[0136] The openings 266a to 266c of the reflector 266 and the LEDs 268a provided in the right reel device (not shown) are arranged at positions corresponding to the symbol positions (the positions of symbol positions 7 to 9 described with reference to FIG. 2) where the symbols are stopped and displayed on the symbol display window 113 in a state where they are attached to the right reel device. With such a structure, the back surface of the reel tape (second irradiated member) of the right reel 112 is irradiated with light from a plurality of LEDs 268a (light emitting means).

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

[0138] For example, by lighting all of the LEDs 268a, it is possible to illuminate all of the symbols visible to the player from behind. Also, by lighting a part of the LEDs 268a, it is possible to illuminate some of the symbols visible to the player from behind. Note that the number and positions of the openings and LEDs are not limited to this example.

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

[0140] Also, the slit 266d provided on the lower surface of the upper opening 266a, the slit 266e provided on the upper surface of the central opening 266b, the slit 266f provided on the lower surface of the central opening 266b, and the slit 266g provided on the upper surface of the lower opening 266c are arranged such that the portions where the respective slits are formed and the portions where no slits are formed are staggered in the vertical direction (so that the positions of the slits do not coincide with the upper and lower of the partition of the opening). With such a structure, the light emitted from adjacent openings through the slits is configured not to interfere with each other.

[0141] Note that since the reel backlight 264 can sufficiently and uniformly illuminate the reel band by the reflector 266 and the slits (grooves) 266d to 266g, it does not have a lens cover like the reel front illumination 250, but it may be configured to include a lens cover. Thereby, the reel band can be uniformly illuminated, and furthermore, since the reel backlight 264 is not directly visible during reel assembly or maintenance of the gaming table, the glare of the operator can be reduced.

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

[0143] First, focusing on the light emitting means and the irradiated member of the status display LED 280 and the reel backlight 264, the shortest distance L1 from the LED 268a (second light emitting means) to the reel tape (second irradiated member) in the reel backlight 264 shown in FIG. 7(b) is longer than the shortest distance L2 from the LED 286 (first light emitting means) to the character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) in the status display LED 280 shown in FIG. 5 (L1 > L2).

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

[0145] According to this example, the shortest distance L1 from the LED 268a (second light emitting means) to the reel tape (second irradiated member) in the reel backlight 264 is longer than the shortest distance L2 from the LED 286 (first light emitting means) to the character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) in the status display LED 280 (L1 > L2), and the openings 266a to 266c (partitioned spaces) of the reflector 266 (second partitioning member) in the reel backlight 264 are larger than the openings 284a to 284c (partitioned spaces) of the reflector 280 (first partitioning member) in the status display LED 280. Since the LED 268a is arranged in the light-colored region 268d (region where a light-colored coating film is formed) where a white coating film silk is applied on the mounting surface of the lighting substrate 268, it is possible to make the light emission of the reel tape (second irradiated member) conspicuous while suppressing the point light on the reel tape (second irradiated member).

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

[0147] As shown in FIG. 9(a), on the LED substrate 288 (first substrate) of the status display LED 280, a plurality of LEDs 286 with a small irradiation range and irradiation distance to the first irradiated member (character sheet 282) are densely arranged. Since the free space on the mounting surface of the LED substrate 288 is limited, identification information (for example, characters indicating part names such as "LED1" or numerical values indicating management numbers, etc.) for identifying the LEDs 286 mounted on the LED substrate 288 and a figure (for example, a square frame) indicating the arrangement location of the LEDs 286 are not printed.

[0148] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9(b), on the illumination substrate 268 (second substrate) of the reel backlight 264, a plurality of LEDs 268a with a large irradiation range and irradiation distance to the second irradiated member (reel tape) are arranged at predetermined intervals. Since there is a relatively large free space on the mounting surface of the illumination substrate 268, identification information 268b (in this example, characters indicating part names such as "LED1" to "LED6" or numerical values indicating management numbers) for identifying the LEDs 268a mounted on the illumination substrate 268 and a component mark 268c (in this example, a square frame) indicating the arrangement location of the LEDs 268a are printed.

[0149] Note that the mounting surface of the illumination substrate 268 is composed of a light-colored region 268d coated with a white coating film silk, while both the identification information 268b and the component mark 268c printed on the same mounting surface are printed in a color different from white (in this example, cream color). Therefore, the identification information 268b and the component mark 268c can be easily visually recognized, and the LEDs 268a can be mounted in the correct arrangement location.

[0150] Moreover, since the identification information 268b is printed at a position visible from the front side through the openings 266a to 266c (partitioned spaces) of the reflector 266 (second partitioning member), when a defect occurs in the LED 268a (light emitting means), it is possible to easily identify the identification information 268b corresponding to the LED 268a (light emitting means) in which the defect has occurred, thereby enhancing the convenience for store employees of the game parlor and the maintainability of the light emitting means.

[0151] <Status Display LED and Reel Backlight / Summary> As described above, the gaming table according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming table including a plurality of light emitting means and a first substrate (for example, the LED substrate 288 shown in FIG. 4), wherein the plurality of light emitting means include a first light emitting means (for example, the LED 286 of the game information display unit 126 shown in FIG. 4) that can emit light in a first state (for example, the AT state (state of notifying the operation navigator), the error state (state of notifying the error code)), and the first light emitting means is a light emitting means arranged in a first region on the mounting surface of the first substrate, and the first region is a region where a dark coating film is formed (for example, the dark region 288b coated with the black coating film resist shown in FIG. 4), and the dark coating film is a dark coating film different from green, and the gaming table is characterized by this.

[0152] According to the gaming table of the present embodiment, since the first light emitting means is arranged in a region where a dark coating film is formed on the mounting surface of the first substrate, a part of the first light emitting means is reflected by the light (external light) entering from the outside, and it is possible to prevent the situation that it seems to be lit when the first light emitting means is turned off, and it is possible to provide accurate game information to the player and avoid giving an adverse effect to the player. In addition, it is possible to make the slight lighting (ghost lighting) of the first light emitting means due to the minute current at the time of turning off less noticeable, and it is possible to avoid a situation where the player is given a misunderstanding due to an incorrect display.

[0153] The environments of game arcades vary. When the lighting inside the arcade is bright, there is a risk that the displays of various indicators may be difficult to see due to the indoor lighting, or that they may appear to be lit even though they are not, which may lead to misrecognition by players or arcade staff. However, according to the gaming table according to this embodiment, it is possible to prevent misrecognition of the display of the indicator due to reflection or the like by the indoor lighting.

[0154] Further, it is provided with stop operation means (for example, the stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1) capable of stopping reels (for example, the reels 110 to 112 shown in FIG. 1), and the first state is a state of notifying an advantageous operation mode (for example, the pressing order) for the stop operation means, and the first light-emitting means may be a light-emitting means constituting a notification means for notifying information corresponding to the advantageous operation mode.

[0155] With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent, in advance, a misunderstanding that an operation mode is being notified in a state where the operation mode is not being notified, accurately provide information to the player, and avoid giving an adverse effect to the player.

[0156] Further, the first state may be a state of notifying an error, and the first light-emitting means may be a light-emitting means constituting a notification means for notifying information (for example, an error code) corresponding to the error.

[0157] With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent, in advance, a misunderstanding that an error is being notified in a state where the error is not being notified, accurately provide information to the player, and avoid giving an adverse effect to the player.

[0158] In addition, the plurality of light-emitting means includes second light-emitting means (for example, the LEDs 286 of the stored number display section 125 and the paid-out number display section 127 shown in FIG. 4) that can emit light in a second state (for example, a state in which medals are stored, a state in which medals are being paid out). The second light-emitting means is a light-emitting means arranged in a second region on the mounting surface of the first substrate. The second region is a region where a light-colored coating film is formed (for example, the light-colored region 288a coated with white coating silk shown in FIG. 4). The second region is a region larger than the first region, and the second region may be a region formed adjacent to the first region.

[0159] In addition, the plurality of light-emitting means includes second light-emitting means (for example, the LEDs 286 of the stored number display section 125 and the paid-out number display section 127 shown in FIG. 4) that can emit light in a second state (for example, a state in which medals are stored, a state in which medals are being paid out). The second light-emitting means is a light-emitting means arranged in a second region on the mounting surface of the first substrate. The second region is a region where a light-colored coating film is formed (for example, the light-colored region 288a coated with white coating silk shown in FIG. 4). The frequency of the second state may be higher than the frequency of the first state.

[0160] With such a configuration, the visibility of the second light-emitting means with a high light-emitting frequency (high display update frequency) can be enhanced, and the convenience for the player can be improved.

[0161] In addition, the first region may be a region sandwiched between both sides of the second region.

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

[0163] Further, a first partitioning member (for example, the reflector 284 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5) and a first irradiated member (for example, the character sheet 282 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5) are provided. The first partitioning member is a member that partitions a space (for example, the openings 284a to 284c shown in FIG. 8(b)) through which light from the plurality of light-emitting means mounted on the first substrate passes. The first partitioning member is caulked and fixed to the first substrate (for example, fixed by the thermal caulking portion 284d shown in FIG. 5). The first irradiated member is a member irradiated with light from the plurality of light-emitting means mounted on the first substrate. The first irradiated member is attached to the first partitioning member. The first substrate, the first partitioning member, and the first irradiated member may be unitized.

[0164] With such a configuration, the replacement work of the unitized first substrate, first partitioning member, and first irradiated member, and the incorporation into the game table can be facilitated, and the work efficiency can be improved.

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

[0166] With such a configuration, it is possible to make the light emission of the second irradiated member prominent while suppressing the point light in the second irradiated member.

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

[0168] With such a configuration, when a malfunction occurs in the light-emitting means, it is possible to easily identify the identification information corresponding to the light-emitting means in which the malfunction has occurred, thereby enhancing convenience and maintainability.

[0169] The gaming machine according to this example (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine including a plurality of light-emitting means and a first substrate (for example, the LED substrate 288 shown in FIG. 4). The plurality of light-emitting means includes first light-emitting means (for example, the LED 286 of the game information display unit 126 shown in FIG. 4) that can emit light in a first state. The plurality of light-emitting means includes second light-emitting means (for example, the LEDs 286 of the stored number display unit 125 and the paid-out number display unit 127 shown in FIG. 4) that can emit light in a second state (for example, a state in which medals are stored or a state in which medals are being paid out). The first state is a state for notifying information regarding an operation mode to the stop operation means (for example, the AT state (a state for notifying an operation navigator)). The frequency of the second state is higher than the frequency of the first state. The periphery of the first light-emitting means is formed by a first region (for example, the dark-colored region 288b coated with a black coating resist shown in FIG. 4) with a dark color different from green. The periphery of the second light-emitting means is formed by a second region (for example, the light-colored region 288a coated with a white coating silk shown in FIG. 4) with a light color. The second region is a region larger than the first region. The second region is a region formed adjacent to the first region. The first region is a region sandwiched on both sides by the second region. This is a gaming machine characterized by the above.

[0170] In addition, the gaming machine according to this example (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine including a plurality of light-emitting means and a first substrate (for example, the LED substrate 288 shown in FIG. 4). The plurality of light-emitting means includes first light-emitting means (for example, the LED 286 of the game information display unit 126 shown in FIG. 4) that can emit light in a first state. The plurality of light-emitting means includes second light-emitting means (for example, the LEDs 286 of the stored number display unit 125 and the paid-out number display unit 127 shown in FIG. 4) that can emit light in a second state (for example, a state in which medals are stored, a state in which medals are being paid out). The first state is a state for notifying information corresponding to an error (for example, an error state (a state for notifying an error code)). The frequency of the second state is higher than the frequency of the first state. The periphery of the first light-emitting means is formed by a first region (for example, the dark-colored region 288b coated with a black coating resist shown in FIG. 4) of a dark color different from green. The periphery of the second light-emitting means is formed by a second region (for example, the light-colored region 288a coated with a white coating silk shown in FIG. 4) of a light color. The second region is a region larger than the first region. The second region is a region formed adjacent to the first region. The first region is a region sandwiched on both sides by the second region. The gaming machine is characterized by the above.

[0171] <Control unit> Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail. Note that this figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

[0172] The control unit of the slot machine 100 is roughly composed of a main control unit 300 that mainly performs control related to the game, a first sub-control unit 400 that mainly performs control related to the effect according to a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as "command") transmitted by the main control unit 300, and a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on the command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400.

[0173] <Main control unit> First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. This basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a control program data, lottery data used during the internal lottery of winning combinations, a ROM 306 for storing the stop positions of the reels, etc., a RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling the input / output of various devices, a counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, etc., and a WDT (watchdog timer) 314. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and the same applies to the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later.

[0174] The CPU 304 of this basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal with a predetermined period output by the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 determines the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 304 at each interrupt time. The CPU 304 executes monitoring of each sensor, etc. and transmission of drive pulses upon receiving this interrupt request. For example, when the clock signal output by the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1 / 256, and the frequency division data of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the reference time for the interrupt is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz = 1.504 ms.

[0175] The main control unit 300 includes a random number value generation circuit 316 that derives a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time it receives a clock signal output by the crystal oscillator 315a (it is assumed that this circuit incorporates two random number value generation circuits), and a start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the CPU 304 receives the start signal from this start signal output circuit 338, it starts game control (starts the main control unit main process described later).

[0176] The random number generation circuit 316 generates random numbers used by the basic circuit 302. There are roughly two methods for generating random numbers in this random number generation circuit 316: the counter mode and the random number mode. In the counter mode, a value that counts up (down) at a predetermined time interval is obtained, and that value is derived as the random number. There are further two methods in the random number mode. The first method in the random number mode performs an operation using a random number seed with a predetermined function (e.g., a modulus function), and the result of this operation is derived as the random number. The second method reads a value from a random number table in which values in the range of 0 to 65535 are randomly arranged, and the read value is derived as the random number. The random number generation circuit 316 obtains irregular values using the white noise superimposed on the signals input from the various sensors 318 to the sensor circuit 320. The random number generation circuit 316 uses the values thus obtained as the initial value of the counter that counts up (down) in the counter mode, as the random number seed, or when determining the read start position of the random number table.

[0177] Also, the main control unit 300 is equipped with a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 monitors the states of the various sensors 318 (bet button 130 sensor, bet button 131 sensor, bet button 132 sensor, medal reception sensor for medals inserted from the medal insertion port 141, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, settlement button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device 180, optical sensor for reel 110, optical sensor for reel 111, optical sensor for reel 112, etc.) at each interrupt time.

[0178] When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, it outputs a signal indicating this detection to the random number generation circuit 316. The random number generation circuit 316 that receives this signal latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random number used for the lottery.

[0179] The medal reception sensor is installed in two places in the internal passage of the medal insertion port 141 and detects the presence or absence of the passage of the medal. The start lever 135 sensor is installed in two places inside the start lever 135 and detects the start operation by the player. The stop button 137 sensor, the stop button 138 sensor, and the stop button 139 are installed on each of the stop buttons 137 to 139 and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

[0180] The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed on each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132 and detect the insertion operation when inserting the medals electronically stored in the RAM 308 as the medals for the game. The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the electronically stored medals are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the medals paid out by the medal payout device 180. Note that each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

[0181] The optical sensor of the reel 110, the optical sensor of the reel 111, and the optical sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the respective reels 110 to 112 and become at the L level each time the light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes through. When the CPU 304 detects this signal, it determines that the reel has made one rotation and resets the rotation position information of the reel to zero.

[0182] The main control unit 300 includes a drive circuit 322 for driving the stepping motors provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 that selects the inserted medals, a drive circuit 326 for driving the motor provided in the medal payout device 180, and drive circuits 328 for driving various lamps 336 (winning line display lamp 120, notification lamp 123), the medal insertion enabled display section 124, game start display section 121, replay display section 122, medal insertion display section 129, stored number display section 125, game information display section 126, and payout number display section 127 of the status display LED 286.

[0183] Also, an information output circuit 334 (external centralized terminal board 248) is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 outputs the game information (e.g., game state) of the slot machine 100 to the information input circuit 651 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 334.

[0184] The main control unit 300 also includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power supply supplied from a power management unit (not shown) to the main control unit 300. When the voltage value of the power supply is less than a predetermined value (9V in this embodiment), the voltage monitoring circuit 330 outputs a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped to the basic circuit 302.

[0185] The main control unit 300 also includes an output interface for transmitting commands to the first sub-control unit 400, enabling communication with the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit signals such as commands to the first sub-control unit 400, but the first sub-control unit 400 is configured not to be able to transmit signals such as commands to the main control unit 300.

[0186] <Sub-control unit> Next, the first sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 receives the control command transmitted by the main control unit 300 via the input interface, and includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on this control command. This basic circuit 402 is equipped with a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling the input and output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time, number of times, etc. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal with a predetermined period output by the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, data for controlling the lighting pattern of the backlight and various displays, etc.

[0187] The CPU 404 transmits the frequency division data stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 every this interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the timing of this interrupt request.

[0188] Also, a sound source IC 418 is provided in the first sub-control unit 400, and speakers 272 and 277 are provided to the sound source IC 418 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls the sound output from the amplifier and the speakers 272 and 277 in response to a command from the CPU 404. An S-ROM (sound ROM) storing sound data is connected to the sound source IC 418, and the sound data acquired from this ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

[0189] Also, a drive circuit 422 is provided in the first sub-control unit 400, and various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, etc.) are connected to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface.

[0190] In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 424 that drives the motor of the shutter 163, and the shutter 163 is provided in the drive circuit 424 via an output interface. This drive circuit 424 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 404.

[0191] In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sensor circuit 426. The sensor circuit 426 is connected, via an input interface, to a shutter sensor 428 capable of detecting the position of the shutter 163 and an effect button sensor 430 capable of detecting a pressing operation of the effect button 156. The CPU 404 monitors the states of the shutter sensor 428 and the effect button sensor 430 at each interrupt time.

[0192] In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to and from the second sub-control unit 500 via an output interface. The second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of the effect device 160 including the display control of the effect image display device 157 (hereinafter also referred to as the "liquid crystal display device 157"). Note that the second sub-control unit 500 may be composed of a plurality of control units, such as a control unit that controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 157 and a control unit that controls various effect driving devices (for example, a control unit that controls the motor drive of the shutter 163).

[0193] The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted by the first sub-control unit 400 via an input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on this control command. The basic circuit 502 is equipped with a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling the input and output of various devices, and a counter timer 512 for measuring time, number of times, etc. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal with a predetermined period output by the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The ROM 506 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, etc.

[0194] The CPU 504 transmits the data for frequency division stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines the interrupt time based on the received data for frequency division, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 504 at each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the timing of this interrupt request.

[0195] Also, a VDP 516 (video display processor) is provided in the second sub-control unit 500, and the ROM 506 and the VRAM 518 are connected to the VDP 516 via a bus. The VDP 516 reads out the image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 518, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

[0196] <Main control board> Next, the main control board 600 (first board) will be described with reference to FIG. 11. FIG. 11(a) is a plan view of the main control board 600 before separating the identification board 610, and FIG. 11(b) is a plan view of the main control board 600 after separating the identification board 610.

[0197] The main control board 600 is an example of the "first board" according to the present invention. Therefore, the "first board" according to the present invention is not limited to the board constituting the main control unit 300, and may be a board constituting the first sub-control unit 400 or the second sub-control unit 500 described with reference to FIG. 10, or may be other boards mounted on the gaming table. Also, the gaming table may be provided with a plurality of boards corresponding to the "first board".

[0198] The main control board 600 includes a base material 602 made of a rectangular plate-like body, pattern wiring (not shown) formed on one surface of the base material 602, and a solder resist layer 604 (hereinafter also referred to as the "resist layer 604", corresponding to the first resist layer), a plurality of types of components 606 mounted on one surface of the base material 602, identification information 608 printed in a predetermined area (an area where the pattern wiring and the resist layer 604 are not formed) on one surface of the base material 602, and an identification board 610 having identification information 622 different from the identification information 608. Also, a gap is provided from the end of the base material 602 to the end of the resist layer 604.

[0199] According to this example, since the identification information 608 is printed in an area where the pattern wiring and the resist layer 604 are not formed, even when other information (such as part names) is printed on the resist layer 604, the visibility of the identification information 608 can be enhanced, and the convenience can be improved.

[0200] The identification information 608 of the main control board 600 is identification information including information capable of specifying the manufacturer of the gaming table. In this example, as the identification information 608, the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100 (in this example, BBB) and the identification number of the main control board 600 (in this example, XXX-YYY) are printed on one surface of the base material 602.

[0201] Note that the "identification information" according to the present invention may be identification information including information capable of specifying the manufacturer of the gaming table. For example, it may be only the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100, or identification information including information such as the manufacturing date of the main control board 600 in addition to the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100 and the identification number of the main control board 600, or identification information including information other than characters such as two-dimensional codes and symbols.

[0202] <Main control board / Board accommodation recess> Next, the board accommodation recess 612 (the recess of the first shape) of the main control board 600 will be described.

[0203] On the right side surface (the short side on the right in the front view) of the main control board 600, there is a recess large enough to accommodate the identification board 610 inside, which is a substrate accommodation recess 612 (a recess of the first shape) in a substantially reverse U shape when viewed from the front, cut inward from the short side on the right of the main control board 600.

[0204] The substrate accommodation recess 612 (the recess of the first shape) is composed of two side walls 612a extending inward from the short side on the right of the main control board 600 and a bottom surface 612b connecting the two side walls 612a.

[0205] The width w1 of the bottom surface 612b is longer than the height h1 of the side wall 612a (w1 > h1). The direction parallel to the bottom surface 612b (the short side direction of the main control board 600) is the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodation recess 612, and the direction parallel to the side wall 612a (the longitudinal direction of the main control board 600) is the short side direction of the substrate accommodation recess 612.

[0206] The height h1 of the side wall 612a is slightly higher than the height h2 of the identification board 610, and the width w1 of the bottom surface 612b is slightly wider than the width w2 of the identification board 610. The entire identification board 610 is accommodated in the inner space of the substrate accommodation recess 612, and the bottom surface 612b of the substrate accommodation recess 612 and one side of the identification board 610 facing it are connected in a cuttable manner via a break portion 616.

[0207] The identification board 610 is configured such that in the state of being accommodated in the substrate accommodation recess 612, its upper surface (the surface opposite to the substrate accommodation recess 612) is substantially flush with the surface where the substrate accommodation recess 612 is formed (the right side surface of the main control board 600).

[0208] According to this example, the identification board 610 is accommodated in the substrate accommodation recess 612 of the main control board 600, and in the state of being accommodated in this substrate accommodation recess 612, its upper surface is configured to be substantially flush with the right side surface of the main control board 600. Therefore, when the main control board 600 is being transported, etc., it is possible to prevent the identification board 610 from touching other members, etc., and the convenience can be improved.

[0209] Note that the "recess of the first shape" according to the present invention is not limited to the substrate accommodation recess 612 according to this example. For example, the width w1 of the bottom surface 612b may be shorter than the height h1 of the side wall 612a (w1 < h1), or the width w1 of the bottom surface 612b may be the same as the height h1 of the side wall 612a (w1 = h1), or it may have a shape other than a rectangular shape (for example, a curved surface shape, etc.).

[0210] <Main control board / Identification board> Next, the identification board 610 of the main control board 600 will be described.

[0211] The identification board 610 is a board on which no pattern wiring or resist layer is formed, and includes a base material 620 formed of a rectangular plate-like body, and identification information 622 printed in a predetermined area (an area where no pattern wiring or resist layer is formed) on one surface of the base material 620.

[0212] The identification information 622 of the identification board 610 is identification information including information capable of specifying the manufacturer of the gaming table. In this example, as the identification information 622, the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100 (in this example, Company AAA) and the identification number of the main control board 600 (in this example, XXX-YYY) are printed on one surface of the base material 620.

[0213] Note that the "identification information" according to the present invention may be any identification information including information capable of specifying the manufacturer of the gaming table. For example, it may be only the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100, or it may be identification information including information such as the manufacturing date of the main control board 600 in addition to the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100 and the identification number of the main control board 600, or it may be information other than characters such as two-dimensional codes and symbols.

[0214] <Main control board / Breakage part> Next, the breakage part 616 of the main control board 600 will be described.

[0215] As shown in Fig. 11(a), the breaking portion 616 is a portion where a plurality of slits (perforations) are formed at a predetermined interval in the connecting portion between the base material 602 of the main control board 600 and the base material 620 of the identification board 610, and is a portion for facilitating the separation of the identification board 610 from the base material 602 of the main control board 600.

[0216] By cutting the breaking portion 616 by hand (or using a tool such as pliers), as shown in Fig. 11(b), it is possible to separate the identification board 610 from the base material 602 of the main control board 600.

[0217] As described with reference to Fig. 11(a), before the identification board 610 is separated, the main control board 600 has two types of identification information, i.e., the identification information 618 of the main control board 600 (manufacturer name of the slot machine 100: Company BBB) and the identification information 622 of the identification board 610 (manufacturer name of the slot machine 100: Company AAA). Therefore, the manufacturer of the game table cannot be specified.

[0218] However, as shown in Fig. 11(b), by separating the identification board 610 from the base material 602 of the main control board 600, only the identification information 618 (manufacturer name of the slot machine 100: Company BBB) remains on the main control board 600. The main control board 600 (the first board) is a board on which the manufacturer of the game table (in this example, Company BBB) can be specified by cutting the breaking portion 616.

[0219] When there are a plurality of affiliated companies, manufacturing the boards for each affiliated company will increase the manufacturing cost accordingly. However, according to this example, by indicating the names of one or more companies in one board product part, at the stage of manufacturing and assembling the game tables by each affiliated company, it is possible to leave only the name of its own company or delete unnecessary company names, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost while providing a game table that does not malfunction during assembly or inspection.

[0220] Note that the shape etc. of the "breaking part" according to the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, there may be one slit, or instead of the slit (perforation), a V-cut may be employed. That is, any part that can separate the identification substrate from the base material of the main control substrate is acceptable.

[0221] <Main control board / Adapter accommodation recess> Next, the adapter accommodation recess 614 (recess of the second shape) of the main control board 600 will be described.

[0222] On the left side surface of the main control board 600 (the short side on the left side in the front view), there is a recess having a size capable of accommodating one or more adapters 624 inside, and an adapter accommodation recess 614 (recess of the second shape) that is substantially U-shaped in the front view and is cut out inward from the short side on the left side of the main control board 600 is formed.

[0223] The adapter accommodation recess 614 (recess of the second shape) is composed of two side walls 614a extending inward from the short side on the left side of the main control board 600 and a bottom surface 614b connecting the two side walls 614a.

[0224] The width w3 of the bottom surface 614b is longer than the height h3 of the side wall 614a (w3 > h3). The direction parallel to the bottom surface 614b (the short side direction of the main control board 600) is the longitudinal direction of the adapter accommodation recess 614, and the direction parallel to the side wall 614a (the longitudinal direction of the main control board 600) is the short side direction of the adapter accommodation recess 614.

[0225] On the bottom surface 614b of the adapter accommodation recess 614, two adapters 624 to which connectors such as optical fibers can be connected are arranged at a predetermined interval.

[0226] Note that the "recess of the second shape" according to the present invention is not limited to the adapter accommodation recess 614 according to this example. For example, the width w3 of the bottom surface 614b may be shorter than the height h3 of the side wall 614a (w3 < h3), or the width w3 of the bottom surface 614b may be the same as the height h3 of the side wall 614a (w3 = h3), or it may have a shape other than a rectangular shape (such as a curved surface shape).

[0227] <Main control board / Board housing recess and adapter housing recess> When comparing the shapes of the board housing recess 612 (recess of the first shape) and the adapter housing recess 614 (recess of the second shape) on the main control board 600, as shown in FIG. 11(b), the height h1 of the side wall 612a of the board housing recess 612 is higher than the height h3 of the side wall 614a of the adapter housing recess 614 (h1 > h3), the width w1 of the bottom surface 612b of the board housing recess 612 is narrower than the width w3 of the bottom surface 614b of the adapter housing recess 614 (w1 < w3), and the board housing recess 612 and the adapter housing recess 614 have different shapes from each other.

[0228] According to this example, since it has the feature of having recesses with different shapes, it becomes easy to identify the board, and it is possible to correctly recognize the orientation of the board, improving the workability during the installation of the board and the like, and preventing installation mistakes of the board in advance.

[0229] In the manufacturing process of the game table, the board products in the form of board products are covered with various board cases and installed, fixed, and attached in the game table. However, many board products have similar outer shapes, and during the manufacturing and assembly of the game table, installation mistakes may occur, or although no installation mistakes occur, the installer may be confused about which board to install, wasting working time. According to this example, it is easier to distinguish the boards, and the process during the manufacturing and assembly of the game table can be simplified.

[0230] Also, the height h1 of the side wall 612a of the board housing recess 612 (recess of the first shape) is higher than the height h3 of the side wall 614a of the adapter housing recess 614 (recess of the second shape) (h1 > h3), and the bottom surface 612b of the board housing recess 612 (recess of the first shape) is located further inside the main control board 600 than the bottom surface 614b of the adapter housing recess 614 (recess of the second shape). Therefore, it is easier to cut the identification board 610 housed in the board housing recess 612 (recess of the first shape), and the workability can be improved.

[0231] Next, paying attention to the positional relationship between the board accommodation recess 612 (recess of the first shape) of the main control board 600 and the resist layer 604 (first resist layer), and the positional relationship between the adapter accommodation recess 614 (recess of the second shape) and the resist layer 604 (first resist layer), as shown in FIG. 11(b), the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (broken cross-section of the first shape) of the board accommodation recess 612 to the end of the resist layer 604 is configured to be longer than the shortest distance x2 from the bottom surface 614b of the adapter accommodation recess 614 to the end of the resist layer 604 (x1 > x2).

[0232] In other words, in the main control board 600, the shortest distance x1 in the first direction (longitudinal direction of the main control board 600) between the board accommodation recess 612 and the resist layer 604 is configured to be longer than the shortest distance x2 in the first direction (longitudinal direction of the main control board 600) between the adapter accommodation recess 614 and the resist layer 604 (x1 > x2).

[0233] According to this example, since the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (broken cross-section of the first shape) of the board accommodation recess 612 (recess of the first shape) of the main control board 600 to the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) is longer than the shortest distance x2 from the bottom surface 614b of the adapter accommodation recess 614 (recess of the second shape) to the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) (x1 > x2), a clearance (working space) from the board accommodation recess 612 (recess of the first shape) to the resist layer can be ensured, the cutting of the break portion 616 formed in the board accommodation recess 612 (recess of the first shape) becomes easy, workability can be improved, and even when performing a cutting operation by hanging a finger around the board accommodation recess 612 (recess of the first shape) or performing a cutting operation using a tool, it is possible to avoid the finger or the tool from touching the resist layer or the pattern wiring, and damage to the main control board and the like can be prevented in advance.

[0234] Also, by making the shortest distance x1 from the break portion 616 to the end of the resist layer 604 at the location where the break portion 616 is not provided (for example, the adapter housing recess 614 (the recess of the second shape)) longer than the shortest distance x2 to the end of the resist layer 604 at the location where the break portion 616 is provided, it is possible to make it difficult for cracks to occur in the resist layer and the pattern wiring due to the stress and strain during cutting from the break portion 616.

[0235] Also, in this example, in order to make it difficult for cracks to occur in the resist layer and the pattern wiring due to the stress and strain during cutting from the break portion 616, as shown in FIG. 11(b), the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (the fracture surface of the first shape) of the substrate housing recess 612 to the end of the resist layer 604 is configured to be longer than the shortest distance z1 from one of the long sides of the main control substrate 600 (the long side itself can also be said to be the cross-section of the substrate) to the end of the resist layer 604 (x1>z1). However, in order to secure a clearance (working space) from the substrate housing recess 612 (the recess of the first shape) to the resist layer 604, the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (the fracture surface of the first shape) of the substrate housing recess 612 to the end of the resist layer 604 may be configured to be shorter than the shortest distance z1 from one of the long sides of the main control substrate 600 to the end of the resist layer 604 (x1<z1). Such a configuration is not limited to this embodiment and can also be applied to a substrate having no recess of the second shape.

[0236] Also, in this example, in order to make it difficult for cracks to occur in the resist layer and the pattern wiring due to stress and strain during cutting from the break portion 616, as shown in FIG. 11(b), the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (the fracture surface of the first shape) of the substrate accommodation recess 612 to the end of the resist layer 604 is configured to be longer than the shortest distance z2 from one of the short sides of the main control substrate 600 to the end of the resist layer 604 (x1 > z2). However, in order to secure a clearance (working space) from the substrate accommodation recess 612 (the recess of the first shape) to the resist layer 604, the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (the fracture surface of the first shape) of the substrate accommodation recess 612 to the end of the resist layer 604 may be configured to be shorter than the shortest distance z2 from one of the short sides of the main control substrate 600 (the short side itself can also be said to be the cross-section of the substrate) to the end of the resist layer 604 (x1 < z2). Such a configuration is not limited to this embodiment and can also be applied to a substrate having no recess of the second shape.

[0237] Also, in this example, the shortest distance y1 from the side wall 612a of the substrate accommodation recess 612 (the recess of the first shape) of the main control substrate 600 to the end of the resist layer 604 (the first resist layer) is configured to be longer than the shortest distance y2 from the side wall 614a of the adapter accommodation recess 614 (the recess of the second shape) to the end of the resist layer 604 (the first resist layer) (y1 > y2).

[0238] In other words, the shortest distance y1 in the second direction (the short side direction of the main control substrate 600) between the substrate accommodation recess 612 and the resist layer 604 is configured to be longer than the shortest distance y2 in the second direction (the short side direction of the main control substrate 600) between the adapter accommodation recess 614 and the resist layer 604 (y1 > y2).

[0239] According to this example, the shortest distance y1 from the side wall 612a of the board accommodation recess 612 (recess of the first shape) of the main control board 600 to the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) is longer than the shortest distance y2 from the side wall 614a of the adapter accommodation recess 614 (recess of the second shape) to the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) (y1>y2). Therefore, a clearance (working space) from the board accommodation recess 612 (recess of the first shape) to the resist layer can be ensured, the cutting of the fracture part 616 formed in the board accommodation recess 612 (recess of the first shape) becomes easy, workability can be improved, and even when a cutting operation is performed by hanging a finger around the board accommodation recess 612 (recess of the first shape) or using a tool, it is possible to avoid the finger or the tool from touching the resist layer or the pattern wiring, and damage to the main control board and the like can be prevented in advance.

[0240] Also, in this way, by making the shortest distance y1 from the side wall 612a of the board accommodation recess 612 (recess of the first shape) to the end of the resist layer 604 longer than the shortest distance y2 to the end of the resist layer 604 at a location without the fracture part 616 (for example, the adapter accommodation recess 614 (recess of the second shape)), it is possible to make it difficult for cracks to occur in the resist layer or the pattern wiring due to stress or distortion during cutting from the fracture part 616.

[0241] Note that in this example, the shortest distance from the board accommodation recess 612 to the resist layer 604 is made longer than the shortest distance from the adapter accommodation recess 614 to the resist layer 604 in both the first direction (longitudinal direction of the main control board 600) and the second direction (lateral direction of the main control board 600). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be applied only in one of the first direction (longitudinal direction of the main control board 600) and the second direction (lateral direction of the main control board 600).

[0242] <Main control board / Parts> Next, the parts 606 mounted on the main control board 600 will be described.

[0243] As components 606 mounted on the main control board 600, in addition to the adapter 624 disposed in the above-described adapter accommodation recess 614, there are passive components 606a (606a1, 606a2) such as resistors, capacitors, and coils, connectors 606b, ICs 606c, and the like.

[0244] In the example shown in FIG. 11(b), a plurality of passive components 606a (606a1, 606a2), ICs 606c, etc. are disposed in the vicinity of the board accommodation recess 612 of the main control board 600.

[0245] The longitudinal direction of one of the plurality of passive components 606a, i.e., the passive component 606a1 (first passive component), is the same as the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess 612, and the longitudinal direction of one of the plurality of passive components 606a, i.e., the passive component 606a2 (second passive component), is different from the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess 612 and is a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess 612 (first-shaped recess).

[0246] According to this example, since the longitudinal direction of one of the plurality of passive components 606a, i.e., the passive component 606a1 (first passive component), is the same as the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess 612 (first-shaped recess) (the longitudinal direction of the identification board 610), the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess 612 (first-shaped recess) when cutting the break portion 616 can be reduced from affecting the passive component 606a1 (first passive component) mounted on the main control board 600 (first board), and damage to the passive component 606a1 (first passive component) can be prevented.

[0247] Also, in the example shown in FIG. 11(b), a plurality of passive components 606a (606a1, 606a2), ICs 606c, etc. are also disposed in the vicinity of the adapter accommodation recess 614 of the main control board 600.

[0248] Note that these passive components are axial components with leads extending from both ends of the main body as shown in Fig. 11. Also, in the present embodiment and the modified examples described later, the positional relationship of the passive components is described. However, it is not limited to this, and it may be an axial component included in the passive components or a control IC included in the active components, and components in which a longitudinal direction and a short-side direction exist are included.

[0249] Here, paying attention to the positional relationship between the substrate accommodation recess 612 and the passive component 606a1, and the positional relationship between the adapter accommodation recess 614 and the passive component 606a2, the shortest distance x3 from the substrate accommodation recess 612 to the passive component 606a1 is configured to be longer than the shortest distance x4 from the adapter accommodation recess 614 to the passive component 606a2 (x3 > x4).

[0250] According to this example, since the shortest distance x3 from the substrate accommodation recess 612 (the recess of the first shape) to the passive component 606a1 (the first passive component) is longer than the shortest distance x4 from the adapter accommodation recess 614 (the recess of the second shape) to the passive component 606a2 (the second passive component) (x3 > x4), a clearance (working space) from the substrate accommodation recess 612 (the recess of the first shape) to the passive component 606a1 (the first passive component) can be ensured, the cutting of the fracture portion 616 formed in the substrate accommodation recess 612 (the recess of the first shape) becomes easy, workability can be improved, and even when a cutting operation is performed by hanging a finger around the substrate accommodation recess 612 (the recess of the first shape) or using a tool, it is possible to avoid the finger or the tool from touching the passive component 606a1 (the first passive component), and damage to the passive component 606a1 (the first passive component) can be prevented in advance.

[0251] Note that, the shortest distance x3 from the substrate accommodation recess 612 to the passive component 606a1 may be configured to be shorter than the shortest distance x4 from the adapter accommodation recess 614 to the passive component 606a2 (x3 < x4). With such a configuration, for the component closer to the end portion having the breaking part, the longitudinal direction of the component is orthogonal to the direction in which stress is applied during cutting, so that damage to the component can be prevented.

[0252] Also, the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodation recess 612 and the longitudinal direction of the passive component 606a2 are different directions, and the shortest distance x3' from the substrate accommodation recess 612 to the passive component 606a2 is configured to be longer than the shortest distance x3 from the substrate accommodation recess 612 to the passive component 606a1 (x3' > x3). Also, these shortest distances satisfy "x3 < x4 < x3'", and it can be seen from FIG. 11 that the shortest distance α from the substrate accommodation recess 612 to the passive component 606a2 near the adapter accommodation recess 614 passes through a longer distance, and the component parallel to the stress direction applied to the substrate is arranged at a location far from the breaking part. Note that, the shortest distance x3' is the distance of a line parallel to the long side of the substrate on the virtual extension line of the bottom surface 612b, but it may also be the distance on an oblique line from the substrate accommodation recess 612 to the passive component 606a2.

[0253] According to this example, the longitudinal direction of the passive component 606a2 (the second passive component) is different from the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodation recess 612 (the recess of the first shape), and the passive component 606a2 (the second passive component) is likely to be affected by the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodation recess 612 (the recess of the first shape) when cutting the breaking part 616. However, by arranging the passive component 606a2 (the second passive component) at a position farther from the substrate accommodation recess 612 (the recess of the first shape) than the passive component 606a1 (the first passive component), damage to the passive component 606a2 (the second passive component) can be prevented.

[0254] That is, when the direction in which stress is applied to the substrate when cutting the break portion 616 (in FIG. 11, the longitudinal direction of the main control substrate 600) is the same as the longitudinal direction of the component, by arranging the component away from the break portion 616, damage to the component can be prevented.

[0255] <Main control substrate / fracture surface> Next, the fracture surface of the main control substrate 600 will be described.

[0256] On the outer edge of the base material 602 of the main control substrate 600 and the outer edge of the base material 620 of the identification substrate 610, there are burrs (not shown in the figure. Hereinafter, may be referred to as "burrs during forming") generated by breaking by router processing or the like when forming each substrate. The main control substrate 600 (the first substrate) and the identification substrate 610 are each a substrate having a fracture surface (a fracture surface of the third shape) where burrs during forming are generated.

[0257] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11(b), when the identification substrate 610 is separated from the base material 602 of the main control substrate 600, burrs (hereinafter, may be referred to as "burrs at the time of breaking") 632 generated when the break portion 616 is broken (separated) into two are formed (remain) on the base material 602 of the main control substrate 600 and the base material 620 of the identification substrate 610, respectively. That is, after separation, the main control substrate 600 and the identification substrate 610 each become a substrate having a fracture surface (a fracture surface of the first shape) where burrs at the time of breaking 632 are generated in addition to the fracture surface (a fracture surface of the third shape) where burrs during forming are generated.

[0258] The burrs at the time of breaking 632 are burrs remaining when the break portion 616 is broken (separated) into two with a slit (perforation), and are composed of a plurality of convex portions 632a (the first convex portions). The convex portions 632a of the burrs at the time of breaking 632 are burrs with larger irregularities than the burrs during forming, and the fracture surface (the fracture surface of the third shape) where burrs during forming are generated has coarser irregularities (larger irregularities in shape) than the fracture surface (the cross-sectional surface of the first shape) where burrs at the time of breaking 632 are generated.

[0259] The broken surface (the broken surface of the first shape) where the burr 632 occurred during breaking is the broken surface remaining on the main body side of the main control board 600 when the identification board 610 is separated from the base material 602 of the main control board 600. Therefore, it is a broken surface located further inside the main control board 600 than the broken surface (the broken surface of the third shape) where the burr occurred during molding.

[0260] According to this example, since the broken surface (the broken surface of the first shape) where the burr 632 occurred during breaking is located further inside than the broken surface (the broken surface of the third shape) where the burr occurred during molding, it is possible to secure the clearance (working space) from the concave portion of the first shape to the resist layer, facilitating the cutting of the broken portion formed in the concave portion of the first shape and enhancing workability. Also, since the rough broken surface is located inside the main control board, the safety can be enhanced compared to the case where the rough broken surface is exposed outside the main control board.

[0261] <Sub-control board (second board)> Next, the sub-control board 650 (second board) will be described with reference to FIG. 12. FIG. 12 is a plan view of the sub-control board 650.

[0262] The sub-control board 650 is an example of the "second board" according to the present invention. Therefore, the "second board" according to the present invention is not limited to the board constituting the first sub-control unit 400, and may be a board constituting the main control unit 300 or the second sub-control unit 500 described with reference to FIG. 10, or other boards mounted on the game table. Also, the game table may be provided with a plurality of boards corresponding to the "second board".

[0263] The sub-control board 650 includes a base material 652 made of a rectangular plate-like body, a pattern wiring (not shown) and a resist layer 654 (second resist layer) formed on one surface of the base material 652, and a plurality of types of components 656 mounted on one surface of the base material 652.

[0264] <Sub-control board / Broken surface> Next, the broken surface of the sub-control board 650 will be described.

[0265] On a part of each side in the longitudinal direction and the lateral direction of the base material 652 of the sub-control board 650, there are burrs 658 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "burrs 658 during forming") generated by breakage due to router processing or the like when forming the base material 652. The sub-control board 650 (second board) is a board having a first fracture surface 650a (fracture surface of the second shape) where burrs 658 during forming occurred and a second fracture surface 650b where burrs 658 during forming did not occur.

[0266] Note that the sub-control board 650 is a board corresponding to the identification board 610 provided in the main control board 600 or a board not having a fracture part corresponding to the fracture part 616 provided in the main control board 600.

[0267] The burrs 658 during forming of the sub-control board 650 are burrs generated by breakage due to router processing or the like when forming the base material 652 of the sub-control board 650, and are composed of a plurality of convex portions 658a (second convex portions). These burrs 658 during forming are burrs with smaller irregularities than the burrs 632 at the time of fracture of the main control board 600 (first board) described with reference to FIG. 11 (burrs remaining when the fracture part 616 of the main control board 600 is broken (separated) into two with a slit (perforation)). The fracture surface 660 (fracture surface of the second shape) where burrs 658 during forming occurred has finer irregularities (irregularities with a smaller shape) than the fracture surface (cross-section of the first shape) where burrs 632 at the time of fracture occurred.

[0268] Here, paying attention to the positional relationship between the board accommodation recess 612 of the main control board 600 and the resist layer 604, and the positional relationship between the first fracture surface 650a of the sub-control board 650 and the resist layer 654, the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b of the board accommodation recess 612 of the main control board 600 to the resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 11(b) is configured to be longer than the shortest distance x5 from the first fracture surface 650a of the sub-control board 650 to the resist layer 654 shown in FIG. 12 (x1>x5).

[0269] According to this example, since the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (the fracture surface of the first shape) of the substrate accommodation recess 612 (the recess of the first shape) of the main control board 600 to the resist layer 604 (the first resist layer) is longer than the shortest distance x5 from the first fracture surface 650a (the fracture surface of the second shape) of the sub-control board 650 to the resist layer 654 (the second resist layer) (x1 > x5), a clearance (working space) from the substrate accommodation recess 612 (the recess of the first shape) to the resist layer can be ensured, the cutting of the fracture part 616 formed in the substrate accommodation recess 612 (the recess of the first shape) becomes easy, workability can be improved, and even when performing a cutting operation by hanging a finger around the substrate accommodation recess 612 (the recess of the first shape) or using a tool for the cutting operation, it is possible to avoid the finger or the tool from touching the resist layer or the pattern wiring, and damage to the main control board and the like can be prevented in advance.

[0270] Also, as shown in FIG. 12, the shortest distance x5 from the first fracture surface 650a of the sub-control board 650 to the resist layer 654 is configured to be longer than the shortest distance x6 from the second fracture surface 650b to the resist layer 654 (x5 > x6). With such a configuration, when separating a sacrificial board or an adjacent board during substrate forming, it is possible to make it difficult for cracks to occur in the resist layer.

[0271] <Main substrate storage case> Next, with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14, the configuration of the main substrate storage case 640 (642, 644) will be described.

[0272] FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing the main substrate storage case 640 and the main control board 600, and FIG. 14(a) is a plan view of the main substrate storage case 640 in a state where the main control board 600 is accommodated, as viewed from the substrate housing 642 side.

[0273] Also, FIG. 14(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A in FIG. (a), and FIG. 14(c) is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a conventional substrate corresponding to FIG. (b).

[0274] As shown in FIG. 13, the main board storage case 640 is a box body formed by combining a board storage body 642 (storage body) having a substantially rectangular bottom and a dish shape, and a lid body 644 arranged to cover the space inside the board storage body 642.

[0275] In the space inside the main board storage case 640, the main control board 600 is stored in a state of being fixed to the board storage body 642 by screws 646. The board storage body 642 and the lid body 644 are each made of a translucent resin, and the main control board 600 stored inside the main board storage case 640 can be visually recognized from the outside through the main board storage case 640.

[0276] On the lower edge of the board storage body 642, two U-shaped hinge portions 642b are provided at two positions. On the lower edge of the lid body 644, two hook-shaped hook portions 644a engaging with the hinge portions 642b are provided at two positions, and locking tongue pieces 644b for locking with the upper edge of the board storage body 642 are provided at the left and right ends of the upper edge, respectively.

[0277] Therefore, when assembling the main board storage case 640, first, the hook portion 644a of the lid body 644 is engaged with the hinge portion 642b of the board storage body 642, and then the lid body 644 is swung around the hinge portion 642b to combine the board storage body 642 and the lid body 644, and the locking tongue piece 644b of the lid body 644 is locked in the locking hole on the upper edge of the board storage body 642 to fix the lid body 644 to the board storage body 642.

[0278] As shown in FIG. 13, at a position corresponding to the adapter storage recess 614 (second-shaped recess) of the main control board 600 on the left side in the front view of the inner space of the board storage body 642, two ribs 642a (protrusions) are formed. As shown in FIG. 14(a), when the main control board 600 is stored in the board storage body 642, each of these two ribs 642a is fitted to the two side walls 614a of the adapter storage recess 614 (second-shaped recess) of the main control board 600.

[0279] According to this example, since the main board storage case 640 is provided with ribs 642a that can be fitted (abutted) into the adapter accommodation recess 614 (recess of the second shape) of the main control board 600 (first board), when accommodating the main control board 600 (first board), the main control board 600 (first board) can be accommodated in the correct position and in the correct orientation, preventing mistakes in board mounting and the like. Moreover, after accommodating the main control board 600 (first board), since the main control board 600 (first board) can be reliably held, rattling of the main control board 600 (first board) during insertion and removal of the connector from the adapter 624 and the like can be suppressed.

[0280] Also, as described above, the board accommodation recess 612 and the adapter accommodation recess 614 of the main control board 600 have different shapes, and the width w1 of the bottom surface 612b of the board accommodation recess 612 is narrower than the width w3 of the bottom surface 614b of the adapter accommodation recess 614 (w1 < w3). Therefore, the two ribs 642a are structured such that they cannot be fitted to the two side walls 614a of the board accommodation recess 612 of the main control board 600.

[0281] According to this example, since the two ribs 642a of the board storage body 642 (storage body) cannot be fitted to the two side walls 614a of the board accommodation recess 612 (recess of the first shape) of the main control board 600, when accommodating the main control board 600, the main control board 600 can be accommodated in the correct position and in the correct orientation, preventing mistakes in board mounting and the like.

[0282] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13, at the position corresponding to the board accommodation recess 612 (recess of the first shape) of the main control board 600 on the right side in the front view of the inner space of the board storage body 642, no ribs or the like are provided. As shown in FIG. 14(a), in a state where the main control board 600 is accommodated in the board storage body 642, voids (spaces where nothing is provided, hereinafter also referred to as "void regions") are formed above and below the board accommodation recess 612 (recess of the first shape) of the main control board 600.

[0283] Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14(b), the components (e.g., IC606c) disposed on the main control board 600 can be visually recognized through the board accommodation recess 612 from either side of the board accommodation body 642 and the lid body 644 of the main board accommodation case 640.

[0284] Note that the IC606c is a component disposed near the board accommodation recess 612 (a recess of the first shape). Further, the IC606c is also a component whose chip main body portion can be fitted into the socket portion. Also, the short side of the IC606c can be visually recognized from the gap region, but the IC606c may be arranged vertically so that it can be visually recognized from the long side. In this case, the board accommodation recess 612 (a recess of the first shape) may be formed so that the entire long side of the IC606c can be visually recognized from the gap region, or the IC606c may be disposed, or it may be possible to visually recognize a part of the long side of the IC606c.

[0285] Also, no other components may be arranged between the IC606c and the board accommodation recess 612 (a recess of the first shape). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the IC606c from the gap region from being impaired. When other components are arranged between the IC606c and the board accommodation recess 612 (a recess of the first shape), the other components should be shorter than the IC606c to ensure visibility from the gap region. In this case, although other components may be damaged when the identification board 610 is broken, the damage to the IC606c can be prevented, and it is possible to identify that the board is a defective board due to the damage of other components.

[0286] According to this example, it becomes easy to visually recognize the board, it becomes easy to discover unauthorized components when unauthorized components are attached to the board, and it is possible to confirm the components mounted on the board and the like in a state where they are accommodated in the accommodation body, thereby improving maintainability and workability.

[0287] <Main control board / Summary> As described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine including a first substrate (for example, the main control board 600 shown in FIG. 11), wherein the first substrate is a substrate having a recess of a first shape (for example, the board housing recess 612 shown in FIG. 11), the first substrate is a substrate having a recess of a second shape (for example, the adapter housing recess 614 shown in FIG. 11), and the recess of the first shape and the recess of the second shape have different shapes. This is a characteristic of the gaming machine.

[0288] According to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, since the substrate (the first substrate) has the feature of including recesses with different shapes, it becomes easy to identify the substrate and it is possible to correctly recognize the orientation of the substrate, improving the workability during installation of the substrate or the like, and preventing attachment errors of the substrate or the like. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with suppressed attachment errors or the like.

[0289] In the manufacturing process of the gaming machine, the substrate products are covered with various substrate cases and installed, fixed, and attached in the gaming machine. However, many substrate products have similar outer shapes, and attachment errors may occur during the manufacture and assembly of the gaming machine, or even if no attachment errors occur, the wrong substrate may be selected and working time may be wasted. According to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to easily distinguish the substrates and simplify the process during the manufacture and assembly of the gaming machine.

[0290] Further, it may include a housing (for example, the board housing 642 shown in FIG. 14(b)), the housing being a housing capable of housing the first substrate, and in a state where the first substrate is housed in the housing, a component (for example, the IC 606c shown in FIG. 14(b)) disposed on the first substrate may be visible through the recess of the first shape (for example, the board housing recess 612 shown in FIG. 14(b)).

[0291] With such a configuration, it becomes easy to visually recognize the substrate (the first substrate), and it becomes easy to detect a counterfeit part when a counterfeit part is attached. In addition, it is possible to check the components mounted on the substrate in a state where they are housed in the housing, and the maintainability and workability can be improved. In this way, it is possible to provide a game machine with improved maintenance performance.

[0292] Further, a housing (for example, the substrate housing 642 shown in FIG. 14(a)) is provided. The housing is a housing capable of housing the first substrate. The housing is provided with a convex portion (for example, the rib 642a shown in FIG. 14(a)) inside. The convex portion may be a portion that can be fitted into the concave portion of the second shape (for example, the adapter housing concave portion 614 shown in FIG. 14(a)) and cannot be fitted into the concave portion of the first shape (for example, the substrate housing concave portion 612 shown in FIG. 14(a)).

[0293] With such a configuration, when housing the substrate (the first substrate), the substrate can be housed in the correct position and in the correct orientation, preventing work mistakes. In addition, after housing the substrate, the substrate can be reliably held, so that the rattling of the substrate during connector insertion / removal or the like can be suppressed. In this way, it is possible to provide a game machine with improved operability during assembly and inspection.

[0294] Further, the first substrate is a substrate in which a specific manufacturing company of the game machine can be identified by cutting a break portion (for example, the break portion 616 shown in FIG. 11(a)). The concave portion of the first shape may be a portion where the break portion is formed.

[0295] When there are a plurality of affiliated companies, manufacturing substrates for each affiliated company will increase the manufacturing cost accordingly. However, with such a configuration, one or more company names are indicated in one substrate product part, and at the stage of manufacturing and assembling the game machine at each affiliated company, it is possible to leave only the company name of the company itself or delete unnecessary company names to reduce the manufacturing cost, while providing a game machine that does not have problems during assembly and inspection.

[0296] Further, the first substrate is a substrate having a plurality of components (for example, passive components 606 such as resistors, capacitors, and coils shown in FIG. 11). One of the plurality of components is a first component (for example, passive component 606a1 shown in FIG. 11(b)) disposed near the concave portion of the first shape. The longitudinal direction of the concave portion of the first shape (for example, substrate housing concave portion 612 shown in FIG. 11(b)) and the longitudinal direction of the first component may be the same direction.

[0297] With such a configuration, when cutting the break portion, the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the concave portion of the first shape can be reduced from affecting the first passive component mounted on the first substrate, and breakage of the first passive component can be prevented. In this way, a gaming table in which problems due to component breakage are suppressed can be provided.

[0298] Further, the first substrate is a substrate having a plurality of components (for example, passive components 606 such as resistors, capacitors, and coils shown in FIG. 11, elongated components, and components having terminals protruding from the main body). One of the plurality of components is a first component (for example, passive component 606a1 shown in FIG. 11(b)) disposed near the concave portion of the first shape. One of the plurality of components is a second component (for example, passive component 606a2 shown in FIG. 11(b)) disposed near the concave portion of the second shape. The shortest distance from the concave portion of the first shape to the first component (for example, shortest distance x3 shown in FIG. 11(b)) may be longer than the shortest distance from the concave portion of the second shape to the second component (for example, shortest distance x4 shown in FIG. 11(b)).

[0299] With such a configuration, it is possible to secure a clearance (working space) from the recess of the first shape to the first passive component, facilitating the cutting of the breaking portion formed in the recess of the first shape, enhancing workability, and even when performing a cutting operation by hanging a finger on the periphery of the recess of the first shape or using a tool, it is possible to avoid the finger or the tool from touching the first passive component, and prevent damage to the first passive component in advance. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming table in which malfunctions due to component damage are suppressed and the safety of the operator is improved.

[0300] Further, the longitudinal direction of the recess of the first shape and the longitudinal direction of the second component are different directions, and the shortest distance from the recess of the first shape to the second component (for example, the shortest distance α shown in FIG. 11(b)) may be longer than the shortest distance from the recess of the first shape to the first component (for example, the shortest distance x3 shown in FIG. 11(b)).

[0301] With such a configuration, the longitudinal direction of the second passive component is different from the recess of the first shape, and although the second passive component is likely to be affected by the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the recess of the first shape when cutting the breaking portion, by arranging the second passive component at a position farther from the recess of the first shape than the first passive component, damage to the second passive component can be prevented. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming table in which malfunctions due to component damage are suppressed.

[0302] Further, the first substrate is a substrate having a resist (for example, the resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 11), the first substrate is a substrate on which identification information (for example, the identification information 608 shown in FIG. 11) is displayed in a predetermined region, the identification information is identification information including information capable of specifying one manufacturing manufacturer of the gaming table, and the predetermined region may be a region where the resist is not formed.

[0303] With such a configuration, even when other information is printed on the resist layer or the like, the visibility of the identification information can be enhanced, and the convenience can be improved.

[0304] Further, the predetermined region may be a region where no pattern wiring is formed.

[0305] With such a configuration, even when other information is printed on the resist layer or the like, the visibility of the identification information can be enhanced, and the convenience can be improved.

[0306] <Main control board and sub-control board / Summary> As described above, the gaming table according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming table including a first board (for example, the main control board 600 shown in FIG. 11) and a second board (for example, the sub-control board 650 shown in FIG. 12), wherein the first board is a board having a broken cross section of a first shape (for example, the broken cross section in which a burr 632 is generated at the time of break shown in FIG. 11(b)), the second board is a board having a broken cross section of a second shape (for example, the first broken cross section 650a shown in FIG. 12), and the broken cross section of the first shape and the broken cross section of the second shape are different in shape.

[0307] According to the gaming table of the present embodiment, it becomes easy to identify the first and second boards, the workability at the time of mounting the boards or the like can be improved, and mounting mistakes or the like of the boards can be prevented in advance. In this way, a gaming table with reduced mounting mistakes or the like can be provided.

[0308] In the manufacturing process of the gaming machine, the substrate products are covered with various substrate cases and installed, fixed, and attached inside the gaming machine. However, many substrate products have similar outer shapes, and during the manufacturing and assembly of the gaming machine, there may be installation errors, or even if no installation errors occur, the installer may be confused about which substrate to install, resulting in wasted working time. According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to make it easier to distinguish the substrates and simplify the process during the manufacturing and assembly of the gaming machine.

[0309] Further, the first substrate is a substrate having a first resist (for example, the resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 11), the second substrate is a substrate having a second resist (for example, the resist layer 654 shown in FIG. 12), the broken cross-section of the second shape is a broken cross-section having a second convex portion (for example, the convex portion 658a shown in FIG. 12), the broken cross-section of the first shape is a broken cross-section having a first convex portion (for example, the convex portion 632a shown in FIG. 11(b)) larger than the second convex portion, and the shortest distance (for example, the shortest distance x1 shown in FIG. 11(b)) from the broken cross-section of the first shape to the first resist may be longer (farther) than the shortest distance (for example, the shortest distance x5 shown in FIG. 12) from the broken cross-section of the second shape to the second resist.

[0310] With such a configuration, it is possible to secure a clearance (working space) from the concave portion of the first shape to the resist layer, making it easy to cut the broken portion formed in the concave portion of the first shape, improving workability. Moreover, even when performing the cutting operation by hanging a finger around the concave portion of the first shape or using a tool, it is possible to avoid the finger or tool from touching the resist layer or the pattern wiring, and prevent damage to the main control board. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which malfunctions due to component damage are suppressed.

[0311] Further, the first substrate is a substrate that enables identification of one of the game table manufacturers when a break portion (for example, the break portion 616 shown in FIG. 11(a)) is cut, the second substrate is a substrate that does not include the break portion, and the break surface of the first shape may be a break surface formed by cutting the break portion.

[0312] When there are a plurality of affiliated companies, manufacturing substrates for each affiliated company would increase the manufacturing cost accordingly. However, with such a configuration, one or more company names are indicated in one substrate product portion, and at the stage where each affiliated company manufactures and assembles the game table, it is possible to leave only the company name of its own company or delete unnecessary company names, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost while providing a game table that does not malfunction during assembly or inspection.

[0313] Further, the first substrate is a substrate having a break surface of a third shape (for example, a break surface with burrs generated during molding), the break surface of the third shape is a break surface formed during the molding of the first substrate, the break surface of the first shape is a rougher break surface than the break surface of the third shape, and the break surface of the first shape may be a break surface located more inward than the break surface of the third shape in the first substrate.

[0314] With such a configuration, a clearance (working space) from the recess of the first shape to the resist layer can be ensured, facilitating the cutting of the break portion formed in the recess of the first shape and enhancing workability. Also, since the rough break surface is located inward of the substrate, safety can be enhanced. In this way, it is possible to provide a game table in which malfunctions due to component damage are suppressed and the safety of the operator is improved.

[0315] Further, the break surface of the second shape may be a break surface that constitutes a part of one or more sides of the second substrate.

[0316] With such a configuration, the shape of the second substrate can be simplified, and the degree of freedom in circuit design can be improved.

[0317] Further, the first substrate is a substrate having a first resist (for example, the resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 11), the first substrate is a substrate on which identification information (for example, the identification information 608 shown in FIG. 11) is displayed in a predetermined area, the identification information is identification information including information capable of specifying one manufacturing manufacturer of the gaming table, and the predetermined area may be an area where the first resist is not formed.

[0318] With such a configuration, even when other information is printed on the resist layer or the like, the visibility of the identification information can be enhanced and the convenience can be enhanced.

[0319] Further, the predetermined area may be an area where the pattern wiring is not formed.

[0320] With such a configuration, even when other information is printed on the resist layer or the like, the visibility of the identification information can be enhanced and the convenience can be enhanced.

[0321] The gaming machine according to this example (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine including a first substrate (for example, the main control substrate 600 shown in FIG. 10) and a housing (for example, the substrate housing 642 shown in FIG. 13(b)) capable of accommodating the first substrate. The first substrate is a substrate having a recess of a first shape (for example, the substrate housing recess 612 shown in FIG. 10), and the first substrate is a substrate having a recess of a second shape (for example, the adapter housing recess 614 shown in FIG. 10). The recess of the first shape and the recess of the second shape have different shapes. The housing includes a convex portion (for example, the rib 642a shown in FIG. 13(a)) inside. The convex portion is a portion that can be fitted into the recess of the second shape and cannot be fitted into the recess of the first shape. The first substrate is a substrate in which a specific portion (for example, the break portion 616 shown in FIG. 10(a)) is cut so that one manufacturing manufacturer of the gaming machine can be specified. The recess of the first shape is a portion where one side of the first substrate becomes U-shaped when the specific portion is cut. In a state where the first substrate is accommodated in the housing, a component (for example, the IC 606c shown in FIG. 13(b)) disposed on the other side of the first substrate through the recess of the first shape can be visually recognized from one surface side of the first substrate. The recess of the second shape is a portion whose shape is maintained even when the specific portion is cut. In a state where the first substrate is accommodated in the housing, the convex portion is such that a first convex portion and a second convex portion of the convex portion are respectively abutted and fitted to sides in the depth direction of the recess of the second shape. This is a gaming machine characterized by the above.

[0322] In addition, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine including a first substrate (for example, the main control board 600 shown in FIG. 11), and the first substrate is a substrate having a cross-sectional portion of a predetermined shape (for example, the broken portion 616 shown in FIG. 11(a)), the first substrate is a substrate having a cross-sectional portion of a specific shape (for example, molding burrs, recesses, protrusions, the cross-section of the long side of the main control board 600, the cross-section of the short side), the first substrate is a substrate having a first resist (for example, the resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 11), the first substrate is a substrate in which the shortest distance from the cross-sectional portion of the predetermined shape to the first resist is a first distance (for example, the shortest distance x1 shown in FIG. 11(b)), the first substrate is a substrate in which the shortest distance from the cross-sectional portion of the specific shape to the first resist is a second distance (for example, the shortest distance z1 shown in FIG. 11(b)), the first substrate is a substrate by which one manufacturing manufacturer of the gaming machine can be specified when the broken portion is cut, the cross-sectional portion of the predetermined shape is a cross-sectional portion formed when the broken portion is cut, the cross-sectional portion of the predetermined shape and the cross-sectional portion of the specific shape are different in shape, and the first distance is longer than the second distance. The gaming machine is characterized by this.

[0323] According to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when cutting the broken portion, it is possible to reduce the distortion generated in the substrate due to the stress applied to the substrate, and it is possible to prevent damage to the substrate and components mounted on the substrate. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which problems due to component damage are suppressed.

[0324] In the manufacturing process of the gaming machine, the substrate products are covered with various substrate cases and installed, fixed, and attached in the gaming machine. However, many substrate products have similar outer shapes, and during the manufacturing and assembly of the gaming machine, there may be installation mistakes, or even if no installation mistakes occur, there may be confusion about which substrate to install, resulting in wasted working time. According to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is easier to distinguish the substrates, and the process during the manufacturing and assembly of the gaming machine can be simplified.

[0325] Further, the first substrate is a substrate having a first side (for example, a long side), the first substrate is a substrate having a cross-sectional portion of the predetermined shape along the first side, and the first side may be a side parallel to the direction in which stress acts on the first substrate.

[0326] With such a configuration, when cutting the break portion, it is possible to reduce the distortion generated in the substrate due to the stress applied to the substrate, and it is possible to prevent damage to the substrate and components mounted on the substrate.

[0327] The gaming machine according to this example (e.g., the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine including a first substrate (e.g., the main control substrate 600 shown in FIG. 10), a second substrate (e.g., the sub-control substrate 650 shown in FIG. 11), and a housing capable of housing the first substrate. The first substrate is a substrate having a broken cross-section of a first shape (e.g., the broken cross-section shown in FIG. 10(b) where a burr 632 is generated during breaking). The second substrate is a substrate having a broken cross-section of a second shape (e.g., the first broken cross-section 650a shown in FIG. 11). The broken cross-section of the first shape and the broken cross-section of the second shape are of different shapes. The first substrate is a substrate having a first resist (e.g., the resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 10). The second substrate is a substrate having a second resist (e.g., the resist layer 654 shown in FIG. 11). The broken cross-section of the first shape is rougher than the broken cross-section of the second shape. The shortest distance from the broken cross-section of the first shape to the first resist (e.g., the shortest distance x1 shown in FIG. 10(b)) is longer than the shortest distance from the broken cross-section of the second shape to the second resist (e.g., the shortest distance x5 shown in FIG. 11). The first substrate is a substrate such that a certain manufacturer of the gaming machine can be identified by cutting a specific part (e.g., the broken part 616 shown in FIG. 10(a)). The second substrate is a substrate that does not have the specific part. The broken cross-section of the first shape is a broken cross-section formed by cutting the specific part. The first substrate is a substrate having a broken cross-section of a third shape (e.g., a broken cross-section where a molding burr is generated). The broken cross-section of the third shape is a broken cross-section formed during the molding of the first substrate. The broken cross-section of the first shape is rougher than the broken cross-section of the third shape. The broken cross-section of the first shape is a broken cross-section located more inward than the broken cross-section of the third shape in the first substrate. The first substrate is a substrate such that a U-shaped specific part is formed on a certain side by cutting the specific part. The broken cross-section of the first shape is a broken cross-section formed on the side parallel to the certain side among the three sides constituting the specific part. When the first substrate is housed in the housing, components disposed on the other side of the first substrate through the specific part can be visually recognized from one side surface of the first substrate. When the first substrate is housed in the housing,On one surface side of the first substrate, the region corresponding to the specific portion in the housing is a void region where a member extending toward the first substrate is not arranged along the U-shaped form. The gaming table is characterized by this.

[0328] Also, the gaming table according to this example (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming table including a first substrate (for example, the main control board 600 shown in FIG. 10) and a housing capable of housing the first substrate. The first substrate is a substrate having a cross-sectional portion of a predetermined shape (for example, the broken portion 616 shown in FIG. 10(a)). The first substrate is a substrate having a cross-sectional portion of a specific shape (for example, molding flash, recess, protrusion, cross-section of the long side of the main control board 600, cross-section of the short side). The first substrate is a substrate having a first resist (for example, the resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 10). The first substrate is a substrate in which the shortest distance from the cross-sectional portion of the predetermined shape to the first resist is a first distance (for example, the shortest distance x1 shown in FIG. 10(b)). The first substrate is a substrate in which the shortest distance from the cross-sectional portion of the specific shape to the first resist is a second distance (for example, the shortest distance z1 shown in FIG. 10(b)). The first substrate is a substrate by which a specific manufacturer of the gaming table can be identified when a specific portion is cut. The cross-sectional portion of the predetermined shape is a cross-sectional portion formed when the specific portion is cut. The cross-sectional portion of the predetermined shape and the cross-sectional portion of the specific shape have different shapes. The first distance is longer than the second distance. The first substrate is a substrate in which a specific U-shaped portion is formed on a certain side when the specific portion is cut. The cross-sectional portion of the predetermined shape is a cross-sectional portion formed on a side parallel to the certain side among the three sides constituting the specific portion. In a state where the first substrate is housed in the housing, components arranged on the other surface side of the first substrate through the specific portion are visible from one surface side of the first substrate. In a state where the first substrate is housed in the housing, on one surface side of the first substrate, the region corresponding to the specific portion in the housing is a void region where a member extending toward the first substrate is not arranged along the U-shaped form. The gaming table is characterized by this.

[0329] <Main control board according to Modification Example 1> Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the main control board 670 (first board) according to Modification Example 1 will be described. FIGS. 15(a) and (b) are plan views of the main control board 670 according to Modification Example 1.

[0330] The main control board 670 according to Modification Example 1 includes a base material 672 made of a rectangular plate-like body, a pattern wiring (not shown) and a resist layer 674 (first resist layer) formed on one surface of the base material 672, a plurality of types of components 676 mounted on one surface of the base material 672, identification information 678 printed in a predetermined area (an area where the pattern wiring and the resist layer 674 are not formed) on one surface of the base material 672, and an identification board 680 having identification information 692 different from the identification information 678.

[0331] In the main control board 600 described with reference to FIG. 11, an example in which a board accommodation recess 612 (recess of the first shape) is formed on the right side surface (the short side on the right side in the front view) of the main control board 600 is shown. However, in the main control board 670 according to the modification example, on the lower side surface (the long side on the lower side in the front view) of the main control board 670, a board accommodation recess 682 (recess of the first shape) having the same shape as the board accommodation recess 612 (recess of the first shape) of the main control board 600 is formed. Further, on the upper side surface (the long side on the upper side in the front view) of the main control board 600, an adapter accommodation recess 684 having the same shape as the adapter accommodation recess 614 of the main control board 600 is formed.

[0332] Note that the main control board can be applied even if the adapter accommodation recess 684 is not formed. Further, the "first board" according to the present invention may be a peripheral board (for effect display) or a relay board instead of the main control board.

[0333] According to this example, since the substrate housing recess 682 (recess of the first shape) is formed on the long side of the main control board 670 (first board), when cutting the breakage part 696, the stress applied to the base material 672 of the main control board 670 (first board) from the identification board 680 can reduce the strain generated in the base material 672 of the main control board 670 (first board), and can prevent damage to the base material 672 of the main control board 670 (first board) and components mounted on the base material 672 of the main control board 670 (first board).

[0334] In a modified example, the direction in which stress is applied to the main control board 670 is the longitudinal direction, the substrate housing recess 682 is provided along the longitudinal direction, and is arranged in a direction parallel to the direction in which stress is applied. On the other hand, since a force acts in a direction different from the direction in which stress is applied when cutting the breakage part, the strain of the base material 672 can be suppressed when cutting the breakage part.

[0335] Also, when trying to forcibly remove the main control board 670 (first board) from the main board storage case (for example, the board housing 642 shown in FIG. 13), compared with the main control board (for example, the main control board 600 shown in FIG. 11(a)) having the substrate housing recess formed on the short side, the main control board 670 is more likely to be damaged, so traces of illegal acts or the like can be left, and the crime prevention performance can be improved.

[0336] In this example, an example of arranging the identification information 678 near the substrate housing recess 682 is shown. However, the "predetermined area" according to the present invention is not limited to this example, and may be arranged in an area at a predetermined distance from the substrate housing recess 682 (for example, the area indicated by reference numeral A in FIG. 15(a), where a resist layer 674 is sandwiched between the substrate housing recess 682).

[0337] According to this example, since the distance from the identification information 692 of the identification board 680 is increased, two types of identification information (identification information 678, identification information 692) can be easily distinguished, and operation errors and the like can be reduced.

[0338] <Main control board / components according to Modification 1> Next, the components 676 mounted on the main control board 670 according to Modification 1 will be described.

[0339] Examples of the components 676 implemented on the main control board 670 according to Modification 1 include passive components 676a (676a1, 676a2) such as resistors, capacitors, and coils, and ICs 676c.

[0340] In the examples shown in FIGS. 15(a) and 15(b), a plurality of passive components 676a (676a1, 676a2), ICs 676c, etc. are arranged near the board accommodation recess 682 (recess of the first shape) of the main control board 670.

[0341] The longitudinal direction of one of the plurality of passive components 676a, i.e., the passive component 676a1 (first passive component), is the same as the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess 682, and the longitudinal direction of one of the plurality of passive components 676a, i.e., the passive component 676a2 (second passive component), is different from the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess 682 and is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess 682.

[0342] According to this example, since the longitudinal direction of one of the plurality of passive components 676a, i.e., the passive component 676a1 (first passive component), is the same as the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess 682 (recess of the first shape), the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the recess of the first shape when cutting the break portion can be reduced from affecting the first passive component mounted on the first board, and damage to the first passive component can be prevented.

[0343] Also, in the examples shown in FIGS. 15(a) and 15(b), a plurality of passive components 676a (676a1, 676a2), ICs 676c, etc. are also arranged near the adapter accommodation recess 684 of the main control board 670.

[0344] The longitudinal direction of one of the plurality of passive components 676a, i.e., the passive component 676a2 (second passive component), is different from the longitudinal direction of the adapter accommodation recess 684 and is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the adapter accommodation recess 684.

[0345] Here, in FIG. 15(a), paying attention to the positional relationship between the board accommodation recess 682 of the main control board 670 and the passive component 676a1, and the positional relationship between the adapter accommodation recess 684 and the passive component 676a2, the shortest distance y3 from the board accommodation recess 682 to the passive component 676a1 is configured to be longer than the shortest distance y4 from the adapter accommodation recess 684 to the passive component 676a2 (y3>y4).

[0346] According to this example, since the shortest distance y3 from the board accommodation recess 682 (the recess of the first shape) to the passive component 676a1 (the first passive component) is longer than the shortest distance y4 from the adapter accommodation recess 684 (the recess of the second shape) to the passive component 676a2 (the second passive component) (y3>y4), a clearance (working space) from the board accommodation recess 682 (the recess of the first shape) to the passive component 676a1 (the first passive component) can be secured, the cutting of the break portion formed in the board accommodation recess 682 (the recess of the first shape) becomes easy, workability can be improved, and even when a finger is placed around the board accommodation recess 682 (the recess of the first shape) to perform a cutting operation or a cutting operation is performed using a tool, it is possible to avoid the finger or the tool from touching the passive component 676a1 (the first passive component), and breakage of the passive component 676a1 (the first passive component) can be prevented in advance.

[0347] Also, although the shortest distance y4 from the adapter accommodation recess 684 (the recess of the second shape) to the passive component 676a2 (the second passive component) is set, even when there is no adapter accommodation recess and the shortest distance from the long side closest to the passive component 676a2 (the second passive component) in the main control board 670 is y4' (see FIG. 15(b)), it may be set as "y3>y4'", that is, when "the distance from the break portion to the first passive component > the distance from the side without the break portion to the second passive component", the first passive component may be arranged in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess. In addition, even in the case of "y3<y4 (y4')", by arranging the first passive component in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess, breakage of the component due to the stress during cutting of the break portion can be prevented.

[0348] Also, in FIG. 15(b), paying attention to the positional relationship between the board accommodation recess 682 of the main control board 670 and the passive component 676a2, and the positional relationship between the adapter accommodation recess 684 and the passive component 676a2, the shortest distance y5 from the board accommodation recess 682 to the passive component 676a2 is configured to be longer than the shortest distance y4 from the adapter accommodation recess 684 to the passive component 676a2 (y5 > y4).

[0349] Also, in FIGS. 15(a) and (b), passive components arranged along the short side of the board such as the passive components 674a4 and 676a5 may be used as the second passive components. The shortest distance y7 from the end of the short side to the passive components 674a4 and 676a5 may also be set as "y3 > y7", and these relationships are the same as those of the passive component 676a2. Also, when the shortest distance γ from the board accommodation recess 682 to the passive components 674a4 and 676a5 is considered, "y3 < γ" holds, and these relationships are also the same as those of the passive component 676a2.

[0350] According to this example, since the shortest distance y5 from the board accommodation recess 682 (the recess of the first shape) to the passive component 676a2 (the second passive component) is longer than the shortest distance y4 from the adapter accommodation recess 684 (the recess of the second shape) to the passive component 676a2 (y5 > y4), a clearance (working space) from the board accommodation recess 682 (the recess of the first shape) to the passive component 676a2 (the second passive component) can be ensured, the cutting of the break portion formed in the board accommodation recess 682 (the recess of the first shape) becomes easy, workability can be improved, and even when a cutting operation is performed by hanging a finger around the board accommodation recess 682 (the recess of the first shape) or using a tool, it is possible to avoid the finger or the tool from touching the passive component 676a2 (the second passive component), and it is possible to prevent damage to the passive component 676a2 (the second passive component) in advance.

[0351] Also, the shortest distance y4 from the adapter accommodation recess 684 (the recess of the second shape) to the passive component 676a2 (the second passive component) was considered. However, even when there is no adapter accommodation recess and the shortest distance y4' from the passive component 676a2 (the second passive component) on the main control board 670 to the nearest long side is considered, "y5 > y4'" may be satisfied. That is, if a distance farther than y4 (y4') is ensured and the passive component is arranged in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess, the influence of the stress at the time of cutting the break portion can be reduced to prevent damage to the component.

[0352] Also, focusing on the positional relationship between the board accommodation recess 682 of the main control board 670 and the passive component 676a1 in FIG. 15(a), and the positional relationship between the board accommodation recess 682 and the passive component 676a2 in FIG. 15(b), the shortest distance y5 from the board accommodation recess 682 to the passive component 676a2 shown in FIG. 15(b) is configured to be longer than the shortest distance y3 from the board accommodation recess 682 to the passive component 676a1 shown in FIG. 15(a) (y5 > y3).

[0353] According to this example, the longitudinal direction of the passive component 676a2 (the second passive component) is different from the direction of the board accommodation recess 682 (the recess of the first shape). The passive component 676a2 (the second passive component) is likely to be affected by the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the board accommodation recess 682 (the recess of the first shape) when cutting the break portion 696. However, by arranging the passive component 676a2 (the second passive component) at a position farther from the board accommodation recess 682 (the recess of the first shape) than the passive component 676a1 (the first passive component), damage to the passive component 676a2 (the second passive component) can be prevented.

[0354] Note that other components such as the passive component 676a1 (the first passive component), IC, and collective resistor may be arranged between the shortest distance y5 from the board accommodation recess 682 to the passive component 676a2 (the second passive component) so that the stress at the time of cutting the break portion is less likely to affect the second passive component. In this case, it is preferable that the "other components" are larger than the second passive component.

[0355] Also, when arranged on the side of the substrate accommodation recess 682 (the side without the burr 632 at the time of breakage), like the passive component 676a3 in Fig. 15(a) and the passive component 676a1 in Fig. 15(b), it may be arranged closer to the substrate accommodation recess 682 than the passive components (the passive components 676a1 and 676a2 in Fig. 15(a)) arranged on the side with the burr 632 at the time of breakage. Since it is arranged at a position less likely to be affected by the stress during breakage, there is no need to consider the clearance, and the degree of freedom in substrate design can be increased.

[0356] Also, such a substrate accommodation recess may be provided by a plurality of substrates on one game table. In this case, when a passive component A (passive component 616a1) is arranged on a certain substrate (e.g., Fig. 11(b)) via a distance m1 (distance x3) from the substrate accommodation recess, and a passive component B (passive component 676a2) is arranged on another substrate (Fig. 15(b)) via a distance m2 (y5) longer than the distance m1 from the substrate accommodation recess, the passive component A is arranged such that the longitudinal direction of the passive component A coincides with the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodation recess. Since a distance m2 longer than the distance m1 is ensured for the passive component B, the passive component B may be arranged such that the longitudinal direction of the passive component B is orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodation recess. By not uniformly limiting the arrangement direction of the passive components during substrate design, the degree of freedom in substrate design can be ensured. Also, when another substrate has fewer components mounted on the substrate than a certain substrate and can sufficiently secure the area of the substrate mounting surface, the passive components may be arranged away from the substrate accommodation recess. Even for a substrate provided with a substrate accommodation recess, when the number of components to be mounted on the substrate is small, the substrate design can be performed without considering the arrangement direction of the passive components, and the degree of freedom in substrate design can be ensured by not uniformly limiting the arrangement direction of the passive components during substrate design. Also, by varying the distance and arrangement direction from the substrate accommodation recess to the passive components depending on the substrate, it is possible to easily identify which substrate it is.

[0357] <Summary of the main control board according to Modification 1> As described above, the gaming table according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming table including a first substrate (for example, the main control substrate 670 shown in FIG. 15). The first substrate is a substrate having a recess of a first shape (for example, the substrate housing recess 682 shown in FIG. 15). The first substrate is a substrate by which a single manufacturing manufacturer of the gaming table can be identified when a breaking portion (for example, the breaking portion 696 shown in FIG. 15(a)) is cut. The recess of the first shape is a site where the breaking portion is formed. The recess of the first shape is formed along the long side in the first substrate. The gaming table is characterized by this.

[0358] According to the gaming table of the present embodiment, since the recess of the first shape is formed in the long side of the substrate (the first substrate), when cutting the breaking portion, the strain generated in the substrate due to the stress applied to the substrate can be reduced, and breakage of the substrate and components mounted on the substrate can be prevented. In this way, a gaming table in which problems due to component breakage are suppressed can be provided.

[0359] Further, when trying to forcibly remove the substrate from the main substrate storage case, compared to the main control substrate in which the recess of the first shape is formed in the long side, the main control substrate is more likely to be damaged, so traces of illegal acts and the like can be left, and the crime prevention property can be enhanced.

[0360] In the manufacturing process of the gaming table, the substrate products are covered with various substrate cases and installed, fixed, and attached in the gaming table. However, many substrate products have similar outer shapes, and during the manufacturing and assembly of the gaming table, attachment mistakes may occur, or even if no attachment mistake occurs, the operator may be confused about which substrate to attach and waste working time. According to the gaming table of the present embodiment, it is easier to distinguish the substrates, and the process during the manufacturing and assembly of the gaming table can be simplified.

[0361] Further, the first substrate is a substrate having a plurality of components (for example, passive components 606 such as resistors, capacitors, and coils shown in FIG. 11, and passive components 676 such as resistors, capacitors, and coils shown in FIG. 15(a)). One of the plurality of components is a first component (for example, passive component 606a1 shown in FIG. 11(b) or passive component 676a1 shown in FIG. 15(a)) disposed near the concave portion of the first shape. The longitudinal direction of the concave portion of the first shape and the longitudinal direction of the first component may be in a direction along the long side of the first substrate.

[0362] With such a configuration, when cutting the break portion, the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the concave portion of the first shape can be reduced from affecting the first passive component mounted on the first substrate, and breakage of the first passive component can be prevented. In this way, a gaming table in which problems due to component breakage are suppressed can be provided.

[0363] Further, the first substrate is a substrate having a certain side different from the long side. The first substrate is a substrate having a plurality of components (for example, passive components 606 such as resistors, capacitors, and coils shown in FIG. 11, and passive components 676 such as resistors, capacitors, and coils shown in FIG. 15(a)). One of the plurality of components is a first component (for example, passive component 606a1 shown in FIG. 11(b) or passive component 676a1 shown in FIG. 15(a)) disposed near the concave portion of the first shape. One of the plurality of components is a second component (for example, passive component 606a2 shown in FIG. 11(b) or passive component 676a2 shown in FIG. 15(a)) disposed near the certain side. The shortest distance from the concave portion of the first shape to the first component (for example, shortest distance x3 shown in FIG. 11(b) or shortest distance y3 shown in FIG. 15(a)) may be longer (x3>x4, y3>y4) than the shortest distance from the certain side to the second component (for example, shortest distance x4 shown in FIG. 11(b) or shortest distance y4 shown in FIG. 15(a)).

[0364] With such a configuration, it is possible to secure a clearance (working space) from the recess of the first shape to the first passive component, facilitating the cutting of the breaking portion formed in the recess of the first shape, enhancing workability, and even when performing a cutting operation by hanging a finger around the periphery of the recess of the first shape or using a tool, it is possible to avoid the finger or tool from touching the first passive component, and prevent damage to the first passive component, etc. In this way, a game table in which problems due to component damage are suppressed can be provided.

[0365] Also, the longitudinal direction of the first shaped recess and the longitudinal direction of the second component are in different directions, and the shortest distance from the recess of the first shape to the second component (for example, the shortest distance x3' shown in Fig. 11(b) and the shortest distances β, γ shown in Fig. 15(a)) may be longer than the shortest distance from the recess of the first shape to the first component (for example, the shortest distance x3 shown in Fig. 11(b) and the shortest distances y3 shown in Fig. 15(a)) (x3' > x3, β > y3, γ > y3). Note that the "shortest distance from the recess of the first shape to the second component" may be the distance of a line parallel to the short side of the substrate on the virtual extension line, or the distance of an oblique line from the recess of the first shape to the second component.

[0366] With such a configuration, the longitudinal direction of the second passive component is in a direction different from that of the recess of the first shape, and although the second passive component is likely to be affected by the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the recess of the first shape when cutting the breaking portion, by arranging the second passive component at a position farther from the recess of the first shape than the first passive component, damage to the second passive component can be prevented. In this way, a game table in which problems due to component damage are suppressed can be provided.

[0367] Further, it includes a container (for example, the substrate container 642 shown in FIG. 14(b)), the container being capable of housing the first substrate. When the first substrate is housed in the container, components (for example, the IC 606c shown in FIG. 14(b)) disposed on the first substrate through the recess of the first shape (for example, the substrate housing recess 612 shown in FIG. 14(b)) may be visible.

[0368] With such a configuration, it becomes easy to visually check the substrate, making it easy to detect unauthorized components when they are attached, and it is possible to confirm components mounted on the substrate etc. while they are housed in the container, thus improving maintainability and workability.

[0369] Also, the first substrate is a substrate having a resist layer (for example, the resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 11), the first substrate is a substrate on which identification information (for example, the identification information 608 shown in FIG. 11) is displayed in a predetermined area, the identification information is identification information including information capable of specifying one manufacturing manufacturer of the gaming table, and the predetermined area may be an area where the resist layer is not formed.

[0370] With such a configuration, even when other information is printed etc. on the resist layer, the visibility of the identification information can be enhanced and convenience can be improved.

[0371] Also, the predetermined area may be an area where pattern wiring is not formed.

[0372] With such a configuration, even when other information is printed etc., the visibility of the identification information can be enhanced and convenience can be improved.

[0373] The gaming machine according to this example (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine including a first substrate (for example, the main control board 670 shown in FIG. 14) and a housing (for example, the board housing 642 shown in FIG. 13(b)) capable of housing the first substrate. The first substrate is a substrate having a recess of a first shape (for example, the board housing recess 682 shown in FIG. 14), the first substrate is a substrate having a recess of a second shape (for example, the adapter housing recess 684 shown in FIG. 14), the first substrate is a substrate such that a specific part (for example, the break part 696 shown in FIG. 14(a)) being cut enables identification of one of the manufacturers of the gaming machine. The recess of the first shape is a part formed by cutting the specific part. The recess of the first shape is formed along a first long side among the long sides of the first substrate. When the first substrate is housed in the housing, a component (for example, the IC606c shown in FIG. 13(b)) disposed on the other side of the first substrate through the recess of the first shape can be visually recognized from one side of the first substrate. When the first substrate is housed in the housing, a region corresponding to the recess of the first shape in the housing on the one side of the first substrate is a void region where a member extending toward the first substrate is not disposed along the recess of the first shape. The recess of the second shape is formed along a second long side facing the first long side. When the first substrate is housed in the housing, the housing has a member that abuts against the recess of the second shape. This is a characteristic of the gaming machine.

[0374] <Main control board according to Modification Example 2> Next, with reference to FIG. 16(a), the main control board 690 (first substrate) according to Modification Example 2 will be described. FIG. 16(a) is a plan view of the main control board 690 according to Modification Example 2.

[0375] In the main control board 600 described with reference to FIG. 11, an example was shown in which by detaching the identification board 610, only the identification information 618 (manufacturer name of the slot machine 100: BBB Co., identification number of the main control board: XXX-YYY) is left on the main control board 600, making it possible to identify the manufacturer of the gaming table.

[0376] However, the "first board" according to the present invention is not limited to this. For example, like the main control board 690 according to this Modification Example 2, without detaching the identification board 692, by means such as applying a strikethrough to the identification information 694 (manufacturer name of the slot machine: BBB Co., identification number of the main control board: XXX-YYY) of the main control board 690 by laser engraving or the like, it may be configured so that the manufacturer of the gaming table can be identified.

[0377] <Main control board according to Modification Example 3> Next, with reference to FIG. 16(b), the main control board 696 (first board) according to Modification Example 3 will be described. FIG. 16(b) is a plan view of the main control board 696 according to Modification Example 3.

[0378] In the main control board 600 described with reference to FIG. 11, an example was shown in which the identification information 618 (manufacturer name of the slot machine 100: BBB Co., identification number of the main control board: XXX-YYY) is printed on the main control board 600.

[0379] However, the "first board" according to the present invention is not limited to this. For example, like the main control board 696 according to this Modification Example 3, a plurality of identification boards 698 that can be detached from the main control board 696 are provided. On one identification board 698, the first identification information (manufacturer name of the slot machine: AAA Co., identification number of the main control board: XXX-YYY) is printed, and on the other identification board 698, the second identification information (manufacturer name of the slot machine: BBB Co., identification number of the main control board: XXX-YYY) is printed, and it may be configured to detach either one.

[0380] <Main control board according to Modification Example 4> Next, the main control board 700 according to Modification 4 will be described with reference to FIG. 17. FIG. 17 is a plan view of the main control board 700 according to Modification 4.

[0381] The main control board 700 (first board) according to Modification 4 includes a base material 702 formed of a rectangular plate-like body, a resist layer 704 and a wiring pattern (not shown) formed on one surface of the base material 702, a plurality of types of components 706 (connectors, ICs, etc., details of which will be described later) mounted on one surface of the base material 702, and an identification board 708 connected to the base material 702 via a break portion 707.

[0382] Note that FIG. 17 shows the break portion 707 after the identification board 708 is separated from the base material 702. Hereinafter, the longitudinal direction of the main control board 700 may be referred to as the "lateral direction", and the short side direction of the main control board 700 may be referred to as the "longitudinal direction".

[0383] On one surface 702a (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "surface" or "component surface") of the base material 702, a plurality of types of components 706 (connectors, ICs, etc.) are mounted, and in addition, a resist layer 704, a wiring pattern, pads, lands, an interlayer connection portion (via, through hole), silk printing, etc. are formed. Identification information 710 is printed in a predetermined area (an area where the resist layer 704, the wiring pattern, etc. are not formed) provided at the lower right of the base material 702.

[0384] This identification information 710 is information including at least information capable of specifying the manufacturing company of the gaming table. In this example, it is composed of information capable of specifying the name of the manufacturing company of the slot machine 100 (in this example, information composed of the characters "BBB Co., Ltd.") and information capable of specifying the identification number of the main control board 700 (in this example, information composed of the characters "XXX-YYY").

[0385] On the other side surface 702b of the base material 702 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "back surface" or "solder surface"), a resist, wiring pattern, pad, land, interlayer connection part (via, through hole), silk printing, etc. are formed. In this example, the component 706 is not mounted. In addition to (or instead of) the front surface 702a, the component 706 may be mounted on the back surface 702b.

[0386] <Main control board / identification board according to Modification 4> Next, the identification board 708 of the main control board 700 will be described.

[0387] The identification board 708 is a board on which a pattern wiring and a resist layer are not formed, and is composed of a base material 712 in the form of a rectangular plate-like body and identification information 714 printed on one surface of this base material 712.

[0388] The identification information 714 of the identification board 708 is information that at least includes information capable of specifying the manufacturing company of the gaming table. In this example, it is information capable of specifying the name of the manufacturing company of the slot machine 100 (in this example, information composed of the characters "AAA Co., Ltd.") and information capable of specifying the identification number of the main control board 700 (in this example, information composed of the characters "XXX-YYY").

[0389] The breaking part 707 is a part where a plurality of slits (perforations) are formed at predetermined intervals at the connecting part between the base material 702 of the main control board 700 and the base material 712 of the identification board 708, and is a part for facilitating the separation of the identification board 708 from the base material 702 of the main control board 700.

[0390] By cutting the breaking part 707 by hand (or using a tool such as pliers), as shown in FIG. 17, the identification board 708 can be separated from the base material 702 of the main control board 700.

[0391] Before detaching the identification board 708, the main control board 700 has two types of identification information, namely, the identification information 710 of the main control board 700 (manufacturer name of the slot machine 100: Company BBB) and the identification information 714 of the identification board 708 (manufacturer name of the slot machine 100: Company AAA). Therefore, the manufacturing company of the gaming table cannot be identified.

[0392] However, by detaching the identification board 708 from the base material 702 of the main control board 700, only the identification information 710 (manufacturer name of the slot machine 100: Company BBB) remains on the main control board 700, and it becomes possible to identify the manufacturing company of the gaming table based on the identification information 710. That is, the main control board 700 (the first board) is a board capable of identifying the manufacturing company of the gaming table (in this example, Company BBB) by cutting the break portion 707 (specific part).

[0393] When the break portion 707 (specific part) is cut, a part (burr) of the break portion 707 remains on the base material 702 of the main control board 700, and when the identification board 708 is detached from the base material 702, a U-shaped notch portion 716 is formed in a plan view, which is cut out inward from the outer edge of the main control board 700. That is, the notch portion 716 is a portion formed by cutting the break portion 707 (specific part).

[0394] According to this example, since it is not necessary to regenerate the first board (main control board 700) for each manufacturing company of the gaming table, cost reduction can be achieved while improving maintainability.

[0395] For example, when there are multiple affiliated companies, manufacturing boards for each affiliated company will incur corresponding manufacturing costs. However, according to this example, one or more company names are indicated on one board product part, and at the stage of manufacturing and assembling the gaming table by each affiliated company, only the company name of the self-company can be left or unnecessary company names can be deleted, so as to reduce manufacturing costs while providing a gaming table that does not cause problems during assembly or inspection.

[0396] In addition, since the identification information 710 of the main control board 700 and the identification information 714 of the identification board 708 are printed in areas where the pattern wiring and the resist layer 704 are not formed, even when other information (such as component names and terminal numbers) is printed on the resist layer 704, the visibility of the identification information is not hindered, and the convenience can be improved.

[0397] As shown in Fig. 16(a), even when the identification board as a specific part is not separated, it can be said that the game table manufacturing company can identify the board. Also, even when the identification board as a specific part is not separated, it can be said that the board is such that a notch can be formed inward from the outer edge of the board by cutting the specific part, and it can be said that the board allows viewing of components through the notch in the embodiment described later.

[0398] The notch 716 is composed of two side walls 716a extending inward from the outer edge of the lower long side of the main control board 700 and a bottom surface 716b connecting the two side walls 716a, and is a part (recess) notched in a direction (longitudinal direction and transverse direction) orthogonal to the thickness direction of the main control board 700 (the first board). Also, since the identification board 708 is completely removed, it can be said that it is also notched in the thickness direction.

[0399] The width w11 of the bottom surface 716b is longer than the height h11 of the side wall 716a (w11 > h11), the direction parallel to the bottom surface 716b (the lateral direction of the main control board 700) is the longitudinal direction of the notch 716, and the direction parallel to the side wall 716a (the longitudinal direction of the main control board 700) is the transverse direction of the notch 716. Note that the shape and size of the notch 716 are not particularly limited. For example, the width of the bottom surface 716b may be shorter than the height of the side wall 716a.

[0400] The height h11 of the side wall 716a is slightly higher than the height h21 of the identification substrate 708 (h11 > h21), and the width w11 of the bottom surface 716b is set to be slightly wider than the width w21 of the identification substrate 708 (w11 > w21). Before the identification substrate 708 is separated from the base material 702, the entire identification substrate 708 is accommodated in the inner space of the notch 716, and the bottom surface 716b of the notch 716 and the opposite side of the identification substrate 708 are in a state of being connectable through the break portion 707 before breaking (for example, the same state as the identification substrate 610 shown in FIG. 10(a)).

[0401] <Main control board / components according to Modification 4> Next, the components 706 mounted on the main control board 700 will be described.

[0402] The components 706 mounted on the main control board 700 are not particularly limited, and examples include passive components such as resistors, capacitors, and coils, active components including various ICs, light-emitting devices such as diodes, transistors, and LEDs, and mechanical components such as connectors and switches.

[0403] In this example, as shown in FIG. 17, on the upper side in the longitudinal direction of the main control board 700, four first connectors 706a1, second connectors 706a2, third connectors 706a3, and fourth connectors 706a4 are arranged side by side at predetermined intervals along the lateral direction of the main control board 700. On the right side in the lateral direction and at the center in the longitudinal direction of the main control board 700, two fifth connectors 706a5 and sixth connectors 706a6 are arranged side by side at predetermined intervals.

[0404] Below the first connector 706a1, four ICs 706b1 to 706b4 are arranged at predetermined intervals along the longitudinal direction of the main control board 700. Above the fifth connector 706a5 and the sixth connector 706a6, an IC 706b5 is arranged. Below the fifth connector 706a5 and the sixth connector 706a6, an IC 706b6 is arranged.

[0405] Below the third connector 706a3 and to the right of the sixth connector 706a6, a plurality of resistors 706c1 are arranged with the longitudinal direction (short side direction) of the main control board 700 as the longitudinal direction. On the other hand, on both sides of the notch 716 and to the right of the identification information 710, a plurality of resistors 706c2 are arranged with the lateral direction (long side direction) of the main control board 700 as the longitudinal direction.

[0406] According to this example, since the longitudinal direction of the notch 716 and the longitudinal direction of the resistor 706c2 are the same as the longitudinal direction of the main control board 700, when the break portion 707 is cut and the identification board 708 is separated from the main control board 700, the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the main control board 700 can be reduced on the resistors 706c2 and the like mounted on both sides of the notch 716, and damage to the resistor 706c2 can be prevented.

[0407] At the center of the main control board 700, two integrated resistors 706d are arranged vertically with a predetermined interval with the lateral direction (long side direction) of the main control board 700 as the longitudinal direction. Below the fourth connector 706a4, two capacitors 706e are arranged side by side along the lateral direction (long side direction) of the main control board 700 with a predetermined interval. To the right of the resistor 706c2 arranged on the right side of the notch 716, one capacitor 706e is arranged.

[0408] <Main board storage case> Next, the configuration of the main board storage case 740 (742, 744) will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19(a) and (b).

[0409] FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view showing the main board storage case 740 and the main control board 700. FIG. 19(a) is a plan view of the main board storage case 740 in a state of accommodating the main control board 700 as viewed from the lid 744 side, and FIG. 19(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A in FIG. 19(a).

[0410] The main board storage case 740 (accommodator) is a box body formed by combining a board storage body 742 having a substantially rectangular bottom and a lid body 744 arranged to cover the space inside the board storage body 742.

[0411] In the space inside the main board storage case 740, the main control board 700 (first board) can be stored in a state of being fixed to the board storage body 742 by screws 746. The board storage body 742 and the lid body 744 are each made of a translucent resin, and the main control board 700 stored inside the main board storage case 740 can be visually recognized from the outside through the main board storage case 740.

[0412] At two positions on the lower edge of the board storage body 742, U-shaped hinge portions 742a are provided. And at two positions on the lower edge of the lid body 744, hook-shaped hook portions 744a engaging with the hinge portions 742a are provided, and at both left and right ends of the upper edge, locking tongue pieces 744b for locking with the upper edge of the board storage body 742 are respectively provided.

[0413] Therefore, when assembling the main board storage case 740, first, the hook portion 744a of the lid body 744 is engaged with the hinge portion 724a of the board storage body 742, and then the lid body 744 is rotated around the hinge portion 724a to combine the board storage body 742 and the lid body 744, and the locking tongue piece 744b of the lid body 744 is locked in the locking hole on the upper edge of the board storage body 742, thereby fixing the lid body 744 to the board storage body 742.

[0414] <Visual recognition of parts of the main board storage case / main control board> On the bottom surface 742b of the board storage body 742, a plurality of ribs 742c (protrusions) having a predetermined height for supporting the outer edge of the solder surface (back surface) 702b of the main control board 700 are formed at predetermined intervals. In a state where the main control board 700 is accommodated in the board storage body 742, a gap (a space where nothing is arranged) is formed between the notch portion 716 of the main control board 700 and the bottom surface 742b of the board storage body 742.

[0415] With such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 19(b), from the first direction DR1 on the side of the substrate housing 742 of the main substrate housing case 740 (the side of the soldering surface 702b of the main control board 700), at least a part of the IC706b4 among the components 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 can be visually recognized through the notch 716.

[0416] FIG. 20(a-1) is a plan view of the main substrate housing case 740 housing the main control board 700 as seen from the lid 744 side, showing the line of sight of the operator in the first direction, and FIG. (a-2) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B of FIG. (a-1), showing the state where the components 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 are visually recognized from the first direction on the side of the substrate housing 742.

[0417] When the operator views the components 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 from the first direction DR1 on the side of the substrate housing 742, as shown in FIG. 20(a-2), in addition to the bottom surface 716b of the notch 716 and a part (burr) of the fracture 707 remaining on the base material 702 of the main control board 700 being visible, a part of the body and terminals of the IC706b4 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 can be visually recognized.

[0418] That is, in a state where the main control board 700 (first substrate) is housed in the main substrate housing case 740 (housing), the region corresponding to the notch 716 (recess) inside the main substrate housing case 740 (housing) on the soldering surface 702b (one side) side of the main control board 700 (first substrate) is a void, and the IC706b4 (first component) disposed on the component surface 702a (the other side) side of the main control board 700 (first substrate) can be visually recognized from the first direction DR1 (in the first direction view) through the notch 716 (recess) from the soldering surface 702b (one side) side of the main control board 700 (first substrate).

[0419] According to this example, the first substrate (main control substrate 700) can be easily visually recognized, and when a defective component is attached to the first substrate, it is easy to discover the defective component. Also, the components mounted on the first substrate can be confirmed in a state where they are housed in the housing, and it is possible to notice mistakes in component mounting, etc., thereby enhancing maintainability. Further, the components mounted on the first substrate can be confirmed from various directions and at various angles, and specific components can be pinpointed for confirmation, so that work efficiency can be enhanced.

[0420] FIG. 21(a) is a drawing corresponding to FIG. 20(a-2), and shows a range in which components 706 of the main control substrate 700 can be visually recognized from a first direction on the side of the substrate housing 742.

[0421] In the example described with reference to FIG. 20(a-2), the case where components 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control substrate 700 are viewed from the first direction DR1 on the side of the substrate housing 742 was described. However, the first direction DR1 is not limited to one direction. As shown in FIG. 21(a), a part (burr) of the base material 702, a part of the broken part 707 remaining on the base material 702, or a part of the IC706b4 body and terminals) of the components 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control substrate 700 can be visually recognized over a range (for example, a range of angle θ1 in side view) where visibility is not obstructed by a plurality of ribs 742c of the substrate housing 742.

[0422] According to this example, the components mounted on the first substrate can be confirmed from various directions and at various angles according to the preferences of the operator, the working environment, etc., and the work efficiency in component inspection, etc., can be enhanced.

[0423] Also, as shown in FIG. 19(b), at least a part of the capacitor 706e among the components 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control substrate 700 can be visually recognized from a second direction DR2 on the side of the substrate housing 742 (the side of the soldering surface 702b of the main control substrate 700) of the main substrate storage case 740 through the notch portion 716.

[0424] FIG. 20(b-1) is a plan view of the main board storage case 740 with the main control board 700 accommodated, as seen from the lid 744 side, showing the operator's line of sight in the second direction, and FIG. (b-2) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line C-C of FIG. (b-1), showing the state where the components 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 are visually recognized from the second direction on the side of the board housing 742.

[0425] When the operator views the components 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 from the second direction DR2 on the side of the board housing 742, as shown in FIG. 20(b-2), in addition to being able to visually recognize the side wall 716a of the notch 716 and a part (burr) of the fracture 707 remaining on the base material 702 of the main control board 700, it is also possible to visually recognize a part of the capacitor 706e mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700.

[0426] That is, in a state where the main control board 700 (first board) is accommodated in the main board storage case 740 (housing), the area corresponding to the notch 716 (recess) inside the main board storage case 740 (housing) on the solder surface 702b (one surface) side of the main control board 700 (first board) is a void, and the capacitor 706e (second component) disposed on the component surface 702a (the other surface) side of the main control board 700 (first board) can be visually recognized from the second direction DR2 (in the second direction view) through the notch 716 (recess) from the solder surface 702b (one surface) side of the main control board 700 (first board).

[0427] According to this example, the first board (main control board 700) can be easily visually recognized, it is easy to discover unauthorized components when unauthorized components are attached to the first board, and the components mounted on the first board can be confirmed in a state where they are accommodated in the housing, so that mistakes in component mounting can be noticed, and the maintainability can be improved. In addition, the components mounted on the first board can be confirmed from various directions and at various angles, and specific components can be pinpointed for confirmation, so that the working efficiency can be improved.

[0428] FIG. 21(b) is a drawing corresponding to FIG. 20(b-2), showing a range in which components 706 of the main control board 700 can be visually recognized from a second direction on the side of the substrate container 742.

[0429] In the example described with reference to FIG. 20(b-2), the case of viewing the components 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 from the second direction DR2 on the side of the substrate container 742 was described. However, the second direction DR2 is not limited to one direction. As shown in FIG. 21(b), a part (a burr) of the base material 702, a part of the fracture part 707 remaining on the base material 702, or a plurality of ribs 742c of the substrate container 742, a part (in this example, the capacitor 706e) of the components 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 can be visually recognized over a range (for example, a range of an angle θ2 in a side view) where the visibility is not hindered.

[0430] Also, since the capacitor 706e is a component taller than the IC706b4, the angle θ2 as the viewing angle is larger than the angle θ1 as the viewing angle. In this way, by enabling components with different heights to be visually recognized according to the viewing direction, the viewing angle varies according to the viewing direction, and the inspection work can be performed over a wider range. Also, in the viewing direction where the taller components can be visually recognized, the taller components are arranged in the second direction DR2 that can be looked into from the longitudinal direction of the notch portion 716, and the shorter components are arranged in the first direction DR1 that can be looked into from the short side direction of the notch portion 716. The length of the notch portion and the height of the components that can be visually recognized correspond to each other, and the components can be preferably visually recognized.

[0431] According to this example, the components mounted on the first substrate can be confirmed from various directions and at various angles according to the preferences of the operator, the working environment, etc., and the working efficiency in the inspection of the components can be improved.

[0432] Also, as shown in FIGS. 20(a-2) and 21(a), when viewing the component 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 from the first direction DR1 on the side of the substrate housing 742, and as shown in FIGS. 20(b-2) and 21(b), when viewing the component 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 from the second direction DR2 on the side of the substrate housing 742 (depending on the viewing direction of the component 706), since the types of visible components 706 are different, it becomes possible to observe a plurality of types of components, and the convenience in inspecting components and the like can be improved.

[0433] In addition, as shown in FIG. 19(b), the height h31 of a part (burr) of the fracture 707 remaining on the base material 702 of the main control board 700 is substantially the same as the value obtained by subtracting the height h21 of the identification board 708 (see FIG. 17) from the height h11 of the side wall 716a of the notch 716 described with reference to FIG. 17, and for example, it is shorter than half the length (h11 / 2) of the height h11 of the side wall 716a or half the length (h21 / 2) of the height h21 of the identification board 708.

[0434] Therefore, even when an operator views the component 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 from the first direction DR1 or the second direction DR2 on the side of the substrate housing 742, the IC 706b4 and the capacitor 706e will not be completely hidden by a part (burr) of the fracture 707. Moreover, since the fracture 707 is composed of a part where a plurality of slits (perforations) are formed at predetermined intervals, even if a part (burr) of the fracture 707 remains larger than expected, it is possible to visually recognize the IC 706b4 and the capacitor 706e through the remaining fracture 707 and between the fractures 707, and the visibility is not significantly impaired.

[0435] That is, by forming a plurality of slits (perforations) at predetermined intervals, the ease of fracture and the ability to visually recognize components through the fractures (between the burrs) are achieved, and even if the burrs remain relatively large, the visibility of the components is not impaired.

[0436] Also, in the first direction DR1 on the side of the substrate container 742, the active component IC706b4 is visible, and in the second direction DR2 on the side of the substrate container 742, the passive component capacitor 706e is made visible, so that the viewing direction for the visible active components is different from the viewing direction for the visible passive components. In this way, components with different roles can be arranged according to the viewing direction, making the correspondence relationship easier to understand and facilitating inspection.

[0437] Also, in one viewing direction (the first direction DR1 or the second direction DR2), it is impossible or difficult to simultaneously view passive components and active components. This is because depending on the proficiency of the inspector, it may be impossible or difficult to distinguish between passive components and active components, so as to prevent confusion and inspection errors due to the proficiency of the inspector (for example, in the first direction DR1, it is difficult for the inspector to distinguish between IC706b4 and the collective resistor 706d when they are simultaneously visible).

[0438] Also, since the responses when defects or abnormalities are found are different between passive components and active components, the types of components that can be viewed vary depending on the viewing direction. For example, in the case of passive components, if the charge cannot be properly accumulated or discharged, defects may occur in the substrate itself, or unexpected resistances or loads may occur, posing a risk of heat generation and ignition. When defects or abnormalities are found, ensuring the safety of the game table (substrate) is prioritized, and operations such as power-off, cooling, and harness removal are required. On the other hand, in the case of active components, depending on the type of active component, it is involved in the safety of the game table (substrate), such as a rectifier circuit, an amplifier circuit, or a switching circuit. However, especially in the case of a control IC, since the possibility of illegal behavior is high, it is necessary to check the data aggregated by the hall computer of the game arcade. In this way, since the responses when defects or abnormalities are found are different, by varying the types of components that can be viewed depending on the viewing direction, appropriate responses can be made promptly after defects or abnormalities are found. Note that not only depending on the viewing direction, but also at the viewing direction and a specific angle, it may be made impossible or difficult to simultaneously view passive components and active components.

[0439] Also, depending on the viewing direction, or at certain viewing directions and specific angles, it may be configured such that two or more passive components or two or more active components cannot be visually recognized simultaneously. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the difficulty of distinguishing components of the same type from each other.

[0440] Also, depending on the viewing direction, or at certain viewing directions and predetermined angles, it may be configured such that two or more passive components, two or more active components, or passive components and active components can be visually recognized simultaneously. With this configuration, since a plurality of components can be seen at once, it is possible to shorten the inspection time.

[0441] Note that it may include a specific viewing direction in which two or more components can be visually recognized simultaneously and a predetermined viewing direction in which only one component can be visually recognized. Also, it may include a specific angle in which two or more components can be visually recognized simultaneously and a predetermined angle in which only one component can be visually recognized. Further, it may include a specific viewing direction and a specific angle in which two or more components can be visually recognized simultaneously and a predetermined viewing direction and a predetermined angle in which only one component can be visually recognized. Note that the same applies even if the components that can be visually recognized are mechanical components.

[0442] <Region corresponding to the notch of the main substrate housing case / main control board> In the main substrate housing case 640 described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13, two ribs 642a (protrusions) are formed at positions corresponding to the adapter housing recess 614 of the main control board 600 on the left side in the front view of the inner space of the substrate housing body 642. In a state where the main control board 600 is housed in the substrate housing body 642, each of these two ribs 642a is configured to be fitted to the two side walls 614a of the adapter housing recess 614 (recess of the second shape) of the main control board 600.

[0443] On the one hand, in this example, as shown in FIG. 18, although a plurality of ribs 742c (protrusions) are formed on the bottom surface 742b of the substrate container 742, in a region PE1 (a region indicated by a dotted line in the substrate container 742 shown in FIGS. 18 and 19(b)) corresponding to the notch 716 of the main control board 700 on the bottom surface 742b, no member extending toward the main control board 700 (for example, a rib that fits into the notch 716 of the main control board 700) is formed at all, and the region PE1 is a flat region (a region without steps or slopes).

[0444] That is, in a state where the main control board 700 (the first board) is housed in the main board storage case 740 (the container), in a region PE1 corresponding to the notch 716 (the recess) in the main board storage case 740 (the container) on one side surface of the main control board 700 (the first board), it is a region where a part extending toward the main control board 700 (the first board) is not arranged along the shape of the notch 716 (the recess).

[0445] In other words, in a state where the control board 700 (the first board) is housed in the main board storage case 740 (the container), in a region PE1 corresponding to the notch 716 (the recess) in the main board storage case 740 (the container) on one side surface of the main control board 700 (the first board), it is a region (part) that is not inclined with respect to the notch 716 (the recess) and is a region (part) that is not orthogonal to the notch 716 (the recess).

[0446] According to this example, by not arranging a member extending toward the first board near the notch 716 (the recess) of the first board (the main control board 700) in the container (the main board storage case 740), it is possible to prevent a decrease in visibility when visually recognizing components arranged on the other side surface of the first board through the notch 716 (the recess) from one side surface of the first board.

[0447] In addition, since the region PE1 corresponding to the notch (recess) on the outer wall surface of the housing on one surface side of the first substrate is not inclined or orthogonal to the notch (recess), when visually recognizing a component disposed on the other surface side of the first substrate through the notch (recess) from one surface side of the first substrate, it is possible to prevent a decrease in visibility.

[0448] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19(b), the bottom portion 744c of the lid body 744 is composed of a base portion 744d, a step 744e that protrudes vertically in a direction opposite to the main control board 700 with this base portion 744d as a base end, and a bottom surface 744f connected to this step 744e.

[0449] In the region PE2 (the region indicated by the dotted line in the lid body 744 shown in FIGS. 18 and 19(b)) corresponding to the notch 716 of the main control board 700 in the bottom portion 744c of the lid body 744, the step 744e formed in the bottom portion 744c is located, and the ridge line SL1 of this step 744e overlaps with the notch 716 in the thickness direction of the main board housing case 740, and the region PE2 is a non-flat region (a region where the step 744e exists).

[0450] Note that these steps are downward in the state of being installed on the game table, preventing interference with other components. Further, for example, a harness with a disconnected connector does not stay (does not get in the way), and the visibility of the notch 716 can be ensured (compared to the case of a flat shape, the harness can be guided, and if the step is upward, the harness will stay (get in the way)). In addition, due to the step 744e in the lid body 744, the lid body 744 can be attached to the board housing 742 by hooking a finger on the step 744e, improving workability.

[0451] <Main board housing case / Identification display> As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19(a), an identification display 742d is provided below the back surface of the bottom surface 742b of the board housing 742, and an identification display 744g is provided above the back surface of the bottom portion 742b of the lid body 744.

[0452] These identification displays 742d and 744g are information that includes at least information regarding the main board storage case 740 (container). In this example, the information can identify the material of the main board storage case 740 (information composed of the characters "ABS" in this example) and the information that can identify the identification number of the main board storage case 740 (information composed of the characters "abc111" in this example).

[0453] Note that the form of the identification displays 742d and 744g is not particularly limited. In this example, by performing surface treatment on the board storage body 742 and the lid 744 made of resin, an identification display with a concavo-convex shape is formed.

[0454] According to this example, compared with the case where an identification display is applied by silk printing or the like, it is possible to prevent the display from disappearing due to the work of the operator or deteriorating over time, and it is possible to improve the durability and lifespan of the main board storage case 740.

[0455] In this example, as shown in FIG. 18, the identification display 742d of the board storage body 742 is arranged in a region other than the region PE1 corresponding to the notch 716 of the main control board 700 on the bottom surface 742b of the board storage body 742, and the identification display 744f of the lid 744 is arranged in a region other than the region PE2 corresponding to the notch 716 of the main control board 700 on the bottom surface 742b of the lid 744.

[0456] According to this example, since the identification display 742d of the board storage body 742 is arranged in a region other than the region PE1 corresponding to the notch 716 of the main control board 700 on the bottom surface 742b of the board storage body 742, when visually recognizing the components arranged on the other side of the first board (main control board 700) through the notch 716 from one side of the first board (main control board 700), it is possible to prevent the visibility from being reduced by the identification display.

[0457] <Main board storage case / Modification example> Next, a modified example of the main board storage case 840 will be described with reference to FIG. 19(c). FIG. 19(c) is a cross-sectional view of the main board storage case 840 according to the modified example, and corresponds to FIG. (b) thereof.

[0458] The main board storage case 840 (container) according to the modified example is a box body configured by combining a board storage body 842 having a substantially rectangular bottom and in the shape of a square dish, and a lid body 844 arranged to cover the space inside the board storage body 842.

[0459] The bottom 844c of the lid body 844 is composed of a base portion 844d, an inclined surface 844e that protrudes obliquely in a direction opposite to the main control board 700 with the base portion 844d as the base end, and a bottom surface 844f connected to the inclined surface 844e.

[0460] In a region PE3 (a region indicated by a dotted line in the lid body 844 shown in FIG. 19(c)) corresponding to the notch 716 of the main control board 700 in the bottom 844c of the lid body 844, one end of the inclined surface 844e formed in the bottom 844c is located, and a ridge line SL2 of a portion including the end of the inclined surface 844e overlaps with the notch 716 in the thickness direction of the main board storage case 840, and the region PE3 is a non-flat region (a region where the inclined surface 844e exists).

[0461] Note that these steps are downward in the state of being installed on the game table, preventing interference with other components. Further, for example, a harness with a disconnected connector does not stay (does not get in the way), and the visibility of the notch 716 can be ensured (compared to the case of a flat shape, the harness can be guided, and if the step is upward, the harness will stay (get in the way)). Also, due to the step 744e in the lid body 744, the lid body 744 can be attached to the board storage body 742 by hooking a finger on the step 744e, improving workability.

[0462] On the one hand, in this example, although a plurality of ribs 842c (protrusions) are formed on the bottom surface 842b of the substrate container 842, in the region PE4 (the region indicated by the dotted line in the substrate container 842 shown in FIG. 19(c)) corresponding to the notch 716 of the main control board 700 on the bottom surface 842b, no member extending toward the main control board 700 (for example, a rib that fits into the notch 716 of the main control board 700) is formed at all, and the region PE4 is a flat region (a region without steps or slopes).

[0463] That is, in a state where the main control board 700 (the first board) is housed in the main board storage case 840 (the container), in the region PE4 corresponding to the notch 716 (recess) in the main board storage case 840 (the container) on one side surface of the main control board 700 (the first board), the region is such that the part extending toward the main control board 700 (the first board) is not arranged along the shape of the notch 716 (recess).

[0464] In other words, in a state where the control board 700 (the first board) is housed in the main board storage case 840 (the container), in the region PE4 corresponding to the notch 716 (recess) in the main board storage case 840 (the container) on one side surface of the main control board 700 (the first board), the region is a region (part) that is not inclined with respect to the notch 716 (recess) and is not orthogonal to the notch 716 (recess).

[0465] According to this example, by not arranging a member extending toward the first board near the notch 716 (recess) of the first board (the main control board 700) in the container (the main board storage case 840), it is possible to prevent a decrease in visibility when visually recognizing the components arranged on the other side surface of the first board through the notch 716 (recess) from one side surface of the first board.

[0466] In addition, since the region PE4 on one surface side of the first substrate corresponding to the notch (recess) on the outer wall surface of the housing is neither inclined nor orthogonal to the notch (recess), when visually recognizing a component disposed on the other surface side of the first substrate through the notch (recess) from one surface side of the first substrate, it is possible to prevent a decrease in visibility.

[0467] <Main control board / Connector and harness according to Modification 4> Next, with reference to FIG. 22-1, the connector and harness included in the main control board 700 will be described. FIG. 22-1(a) is a rear view showing the back surface of the front door 102, and FIG. 22-1(b) is a partially enlarged view obtained by extracting and enlarging the main board storage case 740 in FIG. 22-1(a).

[0468] As described with reference to FIG. 7, the front door 102 is hinged to the left side of the main body 101 via the hinge device 276, and an effect device 160 and an effect control board (not shown) for controlling the effect device 160 are provided above the pattern display window 113.

[0469] Below the pattern display window 113, a medal selector 170 for sorting the inserted medals and a medal passage 266 through which the medals pass when the medal selector 170 drops an illegal medal or the like onto the medal tray 161 (see FIG. 1) are provided. Further, on the right side of the medal selector 170, an operation panel unit 171 to which operating means such as a start lever 135 is connected is provided, and below it, a main board storage case 740 housing the main control board 700 inside is arranged.

[0470] Note that the operating means connectable to the operation panel unit 171 is not limited to the start lever 135, and may include stop buttons 137 to 139 and bet buttons 130 to 132. Note that this example is merely an example of the placement location, and the main board housing case 740 that houses the main control board 700 may be placed on the main body 101 side instead of the front door 102, or instead of the main board housing case 740 that houses the main control board 700 at the position shown in FIG. 22-1, a relay board housing case that houses a relay board may be placed.

[0471] As described with reference to FIG. 17, on the component surface 702a (the other surface) of the main control board 700 (the first board), four first connectors 706a1, second connectors 706a2, third connectors 706a3, and fourth connectors 706a4 arranged side by side in the horizontal direction are arranged on the upper side in the vertical direction, and two fifth connectors 706a5 and sixth connectors 706a6 arranged side by side in the horizontal direction are arranged at the center in the vertical direction and on the right side in the horizontal direction.

[0472] <Main control board / connector and harness / first harness, fifth harness according to Modification 4> The first connector 706a1 is a connector electrically connected to the first connector (not shown) of the medal selector 170 via the first harness 717a1, and the fifth connector 706a5 is a connector electrically connected to the second connector (not shown) of the medal selector 170 via the fifth harness 717a5.

[0473] The medal selector 170, the first connector 706a1, and the fifth connector 706a5 are all arranged above the notch 716 of the main control board 700 on the back surface of the front door 102, and the first harness 717a1 and the fifth harness 717a5 are extended horizontally on the back surface of the front door 102.

[0474] Therefore, the first harness 717a1 that connects the medal selector 170 and the first connector 706a1, and the fifth harness 717a5 that connects the medal selector 170 and the fifth connector 706a5 are harnesses that do not overlap (do not overlap with the notch 716) the notch 716 of the main control board 700 in the rear view of the front door 102 (front view of the state where the main control board 700 is housed in the main board housing case 740 and attached to the slot machine 100).

[0475] That is, in a state where the main control board 700 (first board) is housed in the main board housing case 740 (housing body) and attached to the slot machine 100 (game table), the harness is arranged without overlapping the notch 716 (recess) on the component surface 702a (other surface) side of the main control board 700 (first board).

[0476] According to this example, since the harness is arranged without overlapping the notch 716 (recess) on the component surface 702a (other surface) side of the main control board 700 (first board), when visually inspecting components arranged on the other surface side of the first board through the notch (recess) from one surface side of the first board, it is possible to prevent a decrease in visibility. Also, if the harness covers the notch (recess) or hangs down in front of the notch (recess), there is a risk that the operator may overlook the fact that operations such as inspecting components through the notch (recess) are possible. However, since the harness is arranged without overlapping the notch (recess), such a situation can be prevented. In addition, in the manufacturing process of the game table, there is a process where the lid is not attached to the housing body. If the harness covers the notch (recess) or hangs down in front of the notch (recess), there is a risk that the harness may get caught on the fracture part of the notch (recess). However, according to this example, such a situation can be prevented in advance.

[0477] Also, depending on the manufacturing company, it may not be necessary to form a notch (recess), and instead, a strikethrough may be applied to the identification information of Company BBB by laser engraving, leaving the identification information of Company AAA without breaking the breaking part. Even in this case, since the harness is arranged without overlapping the identification information of Company AAA (the location where the notch can be formed), in a pachinko machine where the state without the notch being formed is the normal state, if a notch is formed, it can be understood that it is a board assembly error during manufacturing at the factory or installation at the pachinko parlor, and it is easy to identify that it is a defective product. Also, during maintenance at the pachinko parlor, it is possible to be vigilant about whether it has been illegally replaced by someone. Even if the identification information of Company AAA remains on the board, the area corresponding to the identification information of Company AAA inside the board case is void, which is the same as in the previous embodiments. Thus, even in the case of a board capable of forming a notch (recess) but without having a notch (recess), since the harness is arranged so as not to overlap the location where the notch (recess) can be formed, it is easier to notice manufacturing mistakes and illegal replacements. In this case, the main control board 700 (the first board) can be said to be a board that may have a notch (recess) although it does not have a notch (recess), and thus does not deviate from the invention in this embodiment.

[0478] Also, in the case of a board capable of forming a notch (recess) and having a notch (recess), the notch (recess) is referred to as the location where the recess is formed, and in the case of a board capable of forming a notch (recess) but without having a notch (recess), the part where the notch (recess) can be formed is referred to as the location where the recess is formed. In addition, the notch (recess) in the case of a board capable of forming a notch (recess) and having a notch (recess), and the part where the notch (recess) can be formed in the case of a board capable of forming a notch (recess) but without having a notch (recess) are collectively referred to as the location where the recess is formed.

[0479] In addition, the length of the first harness 717a1 is designed to be the minimum length required to connect the first connector 706a1 and the first connector of the medal selector 170. For this reason, even when the first harness 717a1 sags due to its own weight, aging deterioration, etc. and a bent portion is formed in the first harness 717a1 in a state where the first harness 717a1 is connected to the first connector 706a1 and the first connector of the medal selector 170, the bent portion is located above the notch 716 of the main control board 700 and is configured not to overlap (not to overlap) the notch 716 of the main control board 700.

[0480] Also, the tip of the first harness 717a1 has a connector (male or female) connected to the first connector 706a1 on the board, and the first harness 717a1 is provided with a plurality of wirings corresponding to a plurality of terminals provided in the connector. The width of the plurality of wirings is smaller than the width of the notch 716. Thereby, even if the harness sags so as to overlap (overlap) the notch 716 in a state where the harness is disconnected from the connector, the presence of the notch 716 can be visually recognized and overlooking of the notch can be prevented. On the other hand, the width of the plurality of wirings may be larger than the width of the notch 716. Thereby, even if the harness sags so as to overlap (overlap) the notch 716 in a state where the harness is disconnected from the connector, the risk of the harness entering the notch 716 and being damaged or disconnected can be suppressed more than when the width of the plurality of wirings is smaller than the width of the notch 716, and the occurrence of malfunctions of the game table can be prevented in advance.

[0481] Similarly, the length of the fifth harness 717a5 is designed to be the minimum length required to connect the fifth connector 706a5 and the second connector of the medal selector 170. Therefore, when the fifth harness 717a5 is connected to the fifth connector 706a5 and the second connector of the medal selector 170, even if the fifth harness 717a5 sags due to its own weight, aging deterioration, etc., and a bent portion is formed in the fifth harness 717a5, the bent portion is located above the notch 716 of the main control board 700 and is configured not to overlap (not to overlap the notch 716) with the notch 716 of the main control board 700. Note that the relationship between the width of the fifth harness 717a5 and the width of the notch 716 is the same as that of the first harness 717a1.

[0482] According to this example, it is possible to further prevent the recess (notch 716 of the main control board 700) of the first board and the harness (first harness 717a1, fifth harness 717a5) from overlapping, and thus prevent an operator or the like from overlooking an inspectable location. Further, even in the case of a board capable of forming a recess but having no recess, since the harness is arranged so as not to overlap the location where the recess can be formed, it is possible to make it easier to notice manufacturing mistakes or unauthorized replacements.

[0483] Note that in this example, an example (an example in which the connectors are inserted in a direction orthogonal to the board) in which the first connector 706a1 and the fifth connector 706a5 are arranged toward the front side in the thickness direction of the main control board 700 is shown, but their respective directions may be arranged toward the upper side in the short side direction of the main control board 700 (the side opposite to the notch 716) (an example in which the connectors are inserted in a direction parallel to the board).

[0484] With such a configuration, since the first harness 717a1 and the fifth harness 717a5 can be guided in a direction away from the notch 716, it is possible to more surely prevent the harness (first harness 717a1, fifth harness 717a5) and the recess (notch 716 of the main control board 700) of the first board from overlapping.

[0485] Also, in a state where the first harness 717a1 is connected to the first connector 706a1 and the first connector of the medal selector 170, the notch 716 of the main control board 700 is not included in the movable range (the range where it can move freely) of the first harness 717a1.

[0486] Similarly, in a state where the fifth harness 717a5 is connected to the fifth connector 706a5 and the second connector of the medal selector 170, the notch 716 of the main control board 700 is not included in the movable range (the range where it can move freely) of the fifth harness 717a5.

[0487] According to this example, even when an operator or the like is performing an inspection operation or an operation of removing other parts, it is possible to prevent overlooking the fact that it is an inspectable location so as not to overlap with the recess (notch 716 of the main control board 700) of the first board, and in the unlikely event that the harness (the first harness 717a1, the fifth harness 717a5) gets caught in the recess and breaks, the risk can be reduced. Also, even in the case of a board that can form a recess and does not have a recess, since the harness is arranged so as not to overlap with the location where the recess can be formed, it is possible to make it easier to notice manufacturing mistakes and unauthorized replacements.

[0488] Also, since there is a downward step (inclination) in the region corresponding to the notch 716 (recess) in the lid body 744, the harness removed from the first connector or the second connector (not shown) does not overlap with the notch 716 (recess).

[0489] Note that the first harness 717a1 and the fifth harness 717a5 are harnesses that are horizontally extended on the back surface of the front door 102. If the first connector 706a1 or the fifth connector 706a5 is disposed in a region LH (a region sandwiched by two dotted lines in FIG. 22-1(b)) on the longitudinal extension line of the notch portion 716, there is a possibility that any of the harnesses may cover the notch portion 716 or hang down in front of the notch portion 716, etc., and overlap (overlap) the notch portion 716. Therefore, in this example, the first harness 717a1 and the fifth harness 717a5 are disposed while avoiding the region LH on the longitudinal extension line of the notch portion 716 and shifted (offset) above the main control board 700 from the region LH.

[0490] On the other hand, when a connector is disposed in the region LH on the longitudinal extension line of the notch portion 716, if the harness connected to the connector is configured to be extended downward on the back surface of the front door 102 with the connector as the base end, it is possible to avoid the harness overlapping (overlapping) the notch portion 716.

[0491] For example, the seventh connector 706a7 shown in FIG. 22-1(a) is disposed on the side of the notch portion 716 (in this example, the right side when viewed from the back of the front door 102) in the region LH on the longitudinal extension line of the notch portion 716 of the main control board 700. This seventh connector 706a7 is a connector that is electrically connected to a seventh connector (not shown) of a control board (specific component) disposed below the main control board 700 via the seventh harness 717a7.

[0492] The seventh harness 717a7 is extended downward on the back surface of the front door 102 with the seventh connector 706a7 as the base end, and does not overlap (does not overlap) the notch portion 716 of the main control board 700 when viewed from the back of the front door 102.

[0493] In addition, the length of the seventh harness 717a7 is shorter than the lengths of the other first to sixth harnesses 717a1 to 717a6, and it is designed to be the minimum length required to connect the seventh connector 706a7 and the seventh connector of the control board (specific component). For this reason, even when the seventh harness 717a7 sags due to its own weight, aging deterioration, etc. and a bent portion occurs in the seventh harness 717a7 in a state where the seventh harness 717a7 is connected to the seventh connector 706a7 and the seventh connector of the control board (specific component), the bent portion is configured not to overlap with the notch portion 716 of the main control board 700 (not to overlap with the notch portion 716).

[0494] According to this example, the first harness (seventh harness 717a7) is disposed without overlapping the recess (notch portion 716) on the other surface side (component surface 702a side) of the first board (main control board 700), the first connector (seventh connector 706a7) is located on the side of the recess, and the first harness is shorter than the second harnesses (first to sixth harnesses 717a1 to 717a6). Therefore, when visually inspecting components disposed on the other surface side of the first board through the recess from one surface side of the first board, it is possible to prevent the first harness from bending left and right and reducing the visibility of the recess. Also, when the first harness covers the recess or the harness sags in front of the recess, there is a risk that the operator may overlook the fact that operations such as inspecting the components are possible through the recess. However, since the first harness is disposed without overlapping the recess, such a situation can be prevented in advance.

[0495] Moreover, the movable range of the seventh harness 717a7 in a state where the seventh harness 717a7 is connected to the seventh connector 706a7 and the seventh connector of the control board (specific component) is smaller than the movable ranges of the first to sixth harnesses 717a1 to 717a6 in states where the first to sixth harnesses 717a1 to 717a6 are respectively connected to their connectors.

[0496] According to this example, by making the harness (seventh harness 717a7) near the recess of the first substrate a harness with a small movable range, it is possible to prevent the recess and the harness from overlapping as much as possible.

[0497] Further, in a state where the seventh harness 717a7 is connected to the seventh connector 706a7 and the seventh connector of the control substrate (specific component), the notch 716 of the main control substrate 700 is not included in the movable range (range where it can be freely moved) of the seventh harness 717a7.

[0498] According to this example, even when an operator or the like is performing an inspection operation or an operation of removing other components, it is possible to prevent overlooking the fact that it is an inspectable location so as not to overlap with the recess of the first substrate, and in the unlikely event that the harness gets caught in the recess and breaks, the risk can be reduced.

[0499] Also, the tip of the seventh harness 717a7 has a connector (male or female) connected to the seventh connector 706a7 on the substrate, and the seventh harness 717a7 includes a plurality of wirings corresponding to a plurality of terminals provided in the connector. The width of the plurality of wirings is smaller than the width of the notch 716. Thereby, even if the harness hangs down so as to overlap the notch 716 in a state where the harness has come out of the connector, the presence of the notch 716 can be visually recognized and overlooking of the notch can be prevented. On the other hand, the width of the plurality of wirings may be larger than the width of the notch 716. Thereby, even if the harness hangs down so as to overlap the notch 716 in a state where the harness has come out of the connector, the possibility of the harness entering the notch 716 and being damaged or broken can be suppressed more than when the width of the plurality of wirings is smaller than the width of the notch 716, and the occurrence of malfunctions in the game table can be prevented in advance.

[0500] In addition, the width of the seventh harness 717a7 located on the side of the recess is smaller than the widths of the other first to sixth harnesses 717a1 to 717a6 located above the recess. Of course, the notch 716 and the seventh harness 717a7 do not overlap in the front view with respect to the substrate, and even in the perspective view (diagonally upward, diagonally horizontal) with respect to the substrate, the notch 716 and the seventh harness 717a7 do not overlap as much as possible, or the overlapping area can be reduced.

[0501] Incidentally, the widths of the other first to sixth harnesses 717a1 to 717a6 located above the recess may be made smaller than the width of the seventh harness 717a7 located on the side of the recess. Thereby, when looking at the substrate from diagonally above, the overlap between the harness and the recess can be reduced or made non-overlapping, and overlooking of the recess can be suppressed.

[0502] Note that not only the seventh harness 717a7 but also the first to sixth harnesses 717a1 to 717a6 may be configured such that the harness and the recess do not overlap not only in the front view but also when viewed from a perspective (diagonally upward, diagonally downward, diagonally horizontal). However, depending on the shape of the substrate case and the dimensions between the substrate and the inner wall of the case, the harness and the recess may partially or entirely overlap when viewed from a perspective, but the overlapping area between the harness and the recess is smaller in the front view than in the perspective view, or the harness and the recess do not overlap in the front view more than in the perspective view, thereby enhancing the visibility of the recess.

[0503] Also, when a connector is disposed in the region LV (the region sandwiched by two dashed-dotted lines in FIG. 22-1(b)) on the extension line in the short-side direction of the notch 716, if the harness connected to the connector is configured to be extended upward on the back surface of the front door 102 with the connector as the base end, it is possible to avoid the harness from overlapping the notch 716 (overlapping the notch 716).

[0504] <Main control board / connector and harness / second harness, third harness according to Modification 4> The second connector 706a2 is a connector that is electrically connected to a third connector (not shown) of the operation panel unit 171 via the second harness 717a2, and the third connector 706a3 is a connector that is electrically connected to a fourth connector (not shown) of the operation panel unit 171 via the third harness 717a3.

[0505] The operation panel unit 171, the second connector 706a2, and the third connector 706a3 are all disposed above the notch 716 of the main control board 700 on the back surface of the front door 102, and the second harness 717a2 and the third harness 717a3 are extended upward on the back surface of the front door 102 with the second connector 706a2 and the third connector 706a3 as the base ends.

[0506] Therefore, the second harness 717a2 that connects the operation panel unit 171 and the second connector 706a2, and the third harness 717a3 that connects the operation panel unit 171 and the third connector 706a3 are harnesses that do not overlap (do not overlap the notch 716) with the notch 716 of the main control board 700 in a rear view of the front door 102 (a front view of the state where the main control board 700 is housed in the main board housing case 740 and attached to the slot machine 100).

[0507] That is, in a state where the main control board 700 (the first board) is housed in the main board housing case 740 (the housing body) and attached to the slot machine 100 (the gaming table), the harness is disposed without overlapping the notch 716 (the recess) on the component surface 702a (the other surface) side of the main control board 700 (the first board).

[0508] According to this example, since the harness is disposed without overlapping the notch portion 716 (recess) on the component surface 702a (the other surface) side of the main control board 700 (the first board), when visually inspecting components disposed on the other surface side of the first board through the notch portion (recess) from one surface side of the first board, it is possible to prevent a decrease in visibility. Also, when the harness covers the notch portion (recess) or the harness hangs down in front of the notch portion (recess), there is a risk that the operator may overlook the fact that operations such as inspecting the components through the notch portion (recess) are possible. However, since the harness is disposed without overlapping the notch portion (recess), such a situation can be prevented in advance.

[0509] Further, the length of the second harness 717a2 is designed to be the minimum necessary length for connecting the second connector 706a2 and the third connector of the operation panel unit 171. For this reason, even when the second harness 717a2 sags due to its own weight, aging deterioration, etc. and a bent portion occurs in the second harness 717a2 in a state where the second harness 717a2 is connected to the second connector 706a2 and the third connector of the operation panel unit 171, the bent portion is located above the notch portion 716 of the main control board 700 and is configured not to overlap (not to overlap the notch portion 716) with the notch portion 716 of the main control board 700.

[0510] In addition, the tip of the second harness 717a2 has a connector (male or female) that is connected to the third connector on the substrate. The second harness 717a2 includes a plurality of wirings corresponding to a plurality of terminals provided in the connector, and the widths of the plurality of wirings are smaller than the width of the notch portion 716. As a result, even if the harness hangs down so as to overlap (overlap) the notch portion 716 in a state where the harness has come out of the connector, the presence of the notch portion 716 can be visually recognized and the omission of the notch portion can be prevented. On the other hand, the widths of the plurality of wirings may be larger than the width of the notch portion 716. Thereby, even if the harness hangs down so as to overlap (overlap) the notch portion 716 in a state where the harness has come out of the connector, the possibility that the harness enters the notch portion 716 and is damaged or disconnected can be suppressed more than when the widths of the plurality of wirings are smaller than the width of the notch portion 716, and the occurrence of malfunctions of the game table can be prevented in advance.

[0511] Similarly, the length of the third harness 717a3 is designed to be the minimum necessary length for connecting the third connector 706a3 and the fourth connector of the operation panel unit 171. For this reason, in a state where the third harness 717a3 is connected to the third connector 706a3 and the fourth connector of the operation panel unit 171, even if the third harness 717a3 hangs down due to its own weight, aging deterioration, etc., and a bent portion is generated in the third harness 717a3, the bent portion is located above the notch portion 716 of the main control board 700 and is configured not to overlap (not to overlap the notch portion 716) the notch portion 716 of the main control board 700. The relationship between the width of the third harness 717a3 and the width of the notch portion 716 is the same as that of the second harness 717a2.

[0512] According to this example, it is possible to further prevent the concave portion of the first substrate (the notch portion 716 of the main control board 700) and the harness (the second harness 717a2, the third harness 717a3) from covering each other and the operator or the like from overlooking the inspectable portion.

[0513] In this example, an example is shown in which the second connector 706a2 and the third connector 706a3 are arranged facing the front side in the thickness direction of the main control board 700 (an example in which the connector is inserted in a direction orthogonal to the board). However, their respective orientations may be arranged facing the upper side in the short side direction of the main control board 700 (the side opposite to the notch 716) (an example in which the connector is inserted in a direction parallel to the board).

[0514] With such a configuration, since the second harness 717a2 and the third harness 717a3 can be led in a direction away from the notch 716, it is possible to more reliably prevent the harnesses (the second harness 717a2, the third harness 717a3) from overlapping with the concave portion of the first board (the notch 716 of the main control board 700).

[0515] Further, in a state where the second harness 717a2 is connected to the second connector 706a2 and the third connector of the operation panel unit 171, the notch 716 of the main control board 700 is not included in the movable range (the range in which it can move freely) of the second harness 717a2.

[0516] Similarly, in a state where the third harness 717a3 is connected to the third connector 706a3 and the fourth connector of the operation panel unit 171, the notch 716 of the main control board 700 is not included in the movable range (the range in which it can move freely) of the third harness 717a3.

[0517] According to this example, even when an operator or the like is performing an inspection operation or an operation of removing other components, it is possible to prevent the oversight that the inspection target portion does not overlap with the concave portion of the first board (the notch 716 of the main control board 700), and it is possible to reduce the risk that the harnesses (the second harness 717a2, the third harness 717a3) get caught in the concave portion and break the wire in the unlikely event.

[0518] Also, in the region corresponding to the notch 716 (recess) in the lid body 744, since there is a downward step (inclination), the harness removed from the third connector or the fourth connector (not shown) of the operation panel unit 171 does not overlap (overlap) the notch 716 (recess).

[0519] Note that since the second harness 717a2 and the third harness 717a3 are harnesses that are extended upward on the back surface of the front door 102, if the second connector 706a2 or the third connector 706a3 to which these harnesses are connected is disposed above the notch 716 in the main control board 700, it is possible to avoid the harness overlapping (overlapping) the notch 716.

[0520] <Main control board / connector and harness / fourth harness, sixth harness according to Modification 4> The fourth connector 706a4 is a connector that is electrically connected to the fifth connector (not shown) of the lighting device 160 of the front door 102 via the fourth harness 717a4, and the sixth connector 706a6 is a connector that is electrically connected to the sixth connector (not shown) of the lighting device 160 via the sixth harness 717a6.

[0521] The lighting device 160, the fourth connector 706a4, and the sixth connector 706a6 are all disposed above the notch 716 of the main control board 700 on the back surface of the front door 102, and the fourth harness 717a4 and the sixth harness 717a6 are extended upward on the back surface of the front door 102 with the fourth connector 706a4 and the sixth connector 706a6 as the base ends.

[0522] Therefore, the fourth harness 717a4 that connects the effect device 160 and the fourth connector 706a4, and the sixth harness 717a6 that connects the effect device 160 and the sixth connector 706a6 are harnesses that do not overlap (do not overlap with) the notch 716 of the main control board 700 in a rear view of the front door 102 (a front view of the state where the main control board 700 is housed in the main board housing case 740 and attached to the slot machine 100).

[0523] That is, in a state where the main control board 700 (first board) is housed in the main board housing case 740 (housing body) and attached to the slot machine 100 (game table), the harness is disposed without overlapping the notch 716 (recess) on the component surface 702a (other surface) side of the main control board 700 (first board).

[0524] According to this example, since the harness is disposed without overlapping the notch 716 (recess) on the component surface 702a (other surface) side of the main control board 700 (first board), it is possible to prevent a decrease in visibility when visually recognizing components disposed on the other surface side of the first board through the notch (recess) from one surface side of the first board. In addition, when the harness covers the notch (recess) or the harness hangs down in front of the notch (recess), there is a risk that the operator may overlook the fact that operations such as inspection of components are possible through the notch (recess). However, since the harness is disposed without overlapping the notch (recess), such a situation can be prevented in advance.

[0525] In addition, the length of the fourth harness 717a4 is designed to be the minimum length required to connect the fourth connector 706a4 and the fifth connector of the effect device 160. For this reason, even when the fourth harness 717a4 sags due to its own weight, aging deterioration, etc. and a bent portion occurs in the fourth harness 717a4 while the fourth harness 717a4 is connected to the fourth connector 706a4 and the fifth connector of the effect device 160, the bent portion is located above the notch 716 of the main control board 700 and is configured not to overlap (not to overlap the notch 716) with the notch 716 of the main control board 700.

[0526] Also, the tip of the fourth harness 717a4 has a connector (male or female) connected to the fourth connector 706a4 on the board, and the fourth harness 717a4 includes a plurality of wirings corresponding to a plurality of terminals provided in the connector, and the width of the plurality of wirings is smaller than the width of the notch 716. Thereby, even if the harness sags so as to overlap (overlap) the notch 716 in a state where the harness has come off from the connector, the presence of the notch 716 can be visually recognized and the oversight of the notch can be prevented. On the other hand, the width of the plurality of wirings may be larger than the width of the notch 716. Thereby, even if the harness sags so as to overlap (overlap) the notch 716 in a state where the harness has come off from the connector, the possibility of the harness entering the notch 716 and being damaged or disconnected can be suppressed more than when the width of the plurality of wirings is smaller than the width of the notch 716, and the occurrence of malfunctions of the game table can be prevented in advance.

[0527] Similarly, the length of the sixth harness 717a6 is designed to be the minimum length required to connect the sixth connector 706a6 and the sixth connector of the effect device 160. For this reason, even when the sixth harness 717a6 sags due to its own weight, aging deterioration, etc. and a bent portion occurs in the sixth harness 717a6 while the sixth harness 717a6 is connected to the sixth connector 706a6 and the sixth connector of the effect device 160, the bent portion is located above the notch 716 of the main control board 700 and is configured not to overlap (not to overlap with) the notch 716 of the main control board 700. Note that the relationship between the width of the sixth harness 717a6 and the width of the notch 716 is the same as that of the fourth harness 717a4.

[0528] According to this example, it is possible to further prevent the recess (notch 716 of the main control board 700) of the first board and the harnesses (fourth harness 717a4, sixth harness 717a6) from overlapping and an operator or the like from overlooking an inspectable location.

[0529] In this example, an example in which the fourth connector 706a4 and the sixth connector 706a6 are arranged facing the front side in the thickness direction of the main control board 700 (an example in which the connectors are inserted in a direction orthogonal to the board) is shown, but their respective directions may be arranged facing the upper side in the short side direction of the main control board 700 (the side opposite to the notch 716) (an example in which the connectors are inserted in a direction parallel to the board).

[0530] With such a configuration, since the fourth harness 717a4 and the sixth harness 717a6 can be guided in a direction away from the notch 716, it is possible to more surely prevent the harnesses (fourth harness 717a4, sixth harness 717a6) and the recess (notch 716 of the main control board 700) of the first board from overlapping.

[0531] In addition, when the fourth harness 717a4 is connected to the fourth connector 706a4 and the fifth connector of the effect device 160, the notch 716 of the main control board 700 is not included in the movable range (range where it can move freely) of the fourth harness 717a4.

[0532] Similarly, when the sixth harness 717a6 is connected to the sixth connector 706a6 and the sixth connector of the effect device 160, the notch 716 of the main control board 700 is not includ...

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[Claim 1] A substrate; A cover member; A gaming machine having an operating means, The operation means is a means located on one surface side of the substrate, the operation means is a means having an operation surface for receiving an operation, the cover member is a member that covers at least a portion of the one surface side of the substrate, the cover member is a member having an opening formed therein that allows the operation of the operation means, the cover member is a member including a tapered shape toward the substrate, The opening is formed on the inside of the tapered shape, The diameter of the opening is smaller than the diameter of the operation surface. A gaming machine characterized by:

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