Gaming machine

Abstract

To prevent a decline in interest in a game.SOLUTION: First control means for performing predetermined control can restrict the execution of the predetermined control when a value of specific information updated according to a game value given to a player satisfies a predetermined value, and can initialize the value of the specific information according to the start or restart of power supply. Second control means can restrict the execution of a predetermined warning notification before the value of the specific information satisfies the predetermined value, can execute a normal game performance as a special game performance, and can issue the predetermined warning notification and execute a specific game performance as the special game performance after the value of the specific information satisfies the predetermined value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 131

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] Among conventional gaming machines, there are gaming machines capable of executing special games advantageous to players.

[0003] Among such gaming machines, there is one provided with a forced termination means for forcibly terminating the game on the condition that the difference between the number of balls held indicated by the ball-holding information and the number of balls held corresponding to the total amount of lent money reaches a predetermined upper limit number (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] By the way, although a sound game can be realized by forcibly terminating the game, no consideration is given to the player, and there is a risk of reducing the gaming interest.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to a player, Progress of the game a first control means for performing control and a second control means for performing game production control, An initialization operation unit that can be operated by a game store employee and is used to initialize the control state of the game, and a specific operation unit that can be operated by a player, and when the value of specific information updated according to the game value given to the player satisfies a predetermined value, the said Progress of the gameIt is possible to limit the execution of control, and it is possible to initialize the value of the specific information in response to the restart of the power supply that has started or stopped power supply. When power supply accompanied by an operation of the initialization operation unit is performed in a state where the execution of the progress control of the game is restricted, the execution of the progress control of the game is enabled, The second control means In response to the specific operation unit being operated, a predetermined effect can be executed by an effect means, Before the value of the specific information satisfies a predetermined value, it is possible to limit the performance of a predetermined caution notification, and it is possible to execute a normal game performance as an effect related to the special game. After the value of the specific information satisfies the predetermined value, it is possible to perform the predetermined caution notification, and it is possible to execute a specific game performance different from the normal game performance as an effect related to the special game. so that the amount of operation required to detect the operation of the specific operation unit is larger than the amount of operation required to detect the operation of the initialization operation unit, or the operating force required for the operation of the specific operation unit is larger than the operating force required for the operation of the initialization operation unit. It is characterized by this.

Advantages of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in game interest.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

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

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

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

[0013] The outer frame 2 has a decorative plate 2b attached to the lower front surface of a rectangular base frame 2a with an opening in the central part in the front-rear direction, and is fixed to the island equipment in the game parlor via fixing members (for example, nails, fasteners, etc.).

[0014] The inner frame 3 has a recessed game board mounting portion 25 with an open front for mounting the game board 5 from the front, and is detachably connected to the outer frame 2 via a first hinge mechanism portion 6 at one end side in the horizontal direction (the left side in FIG. 3), and is rotatably supported with the first hinge mechanism portion 6 as a fulcrum. Therefore, when the inner frame 3 is rotated relative to the outer frame 2 like a door, the back side of the inner frame 3 is exposed forward, so that maintenance of various devices provided on the back side of the inner frame 3 can be performed.

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

[0016] In a substantially central portion near the upper part of the glass frame 4, an opening 8 (window portion) that opens in the front-rear direction is formed, and a transparent member 8a (such as a glass plate or an acrylic plate) is attached so as to block the opening 8 from the rear. Through this opening 8 and the transparent member 8a, the gaming area 5a of the gaming board 5 attached to the gaming board attachment portion 25 of the inner frame 3 can be visually recognized.

[0017] Around the opening 8 of the glass frame 4, there are provided an audio output device 9 composed of speakers, a frame lighting device 10 having a plurality of decorative LEDs, an operation unit portion 11 where various operating devices (such as an effect button device 16 and a selection button device 18 described later) are provided, a firing operation device 13 capable of performing an operation for firing a game ball, and a third image display device 72 (left sub-display device) and a fourth image display device 73 (right sub-display device) composed of liquid crystal display panels.

[0018] The audio output device 9 is provided at two locations in the upper part and two locations in the lower part of the glass frame 4 at intervals, and performs an effect by sound (music, voice) by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc. Also, the frame lighting device 10 is provided in a plurality around the opening 8, and performs an effect by lighting by changing the irradiation direction and the emission color of the light of each lamp (LED). Further, the frame lighting device 10 includes a notification LED 10a that is controlled to light up when the inner frame 3 or the glass frame 4 is opened, etc., and a top lamp 10b that is controlled to light up when a predetermined effect is executed, etc.

[0019] The operation unit portion 11 has a shape that bulges forward. In the central portion of the upper surface, an effect button device 16 operable by the player is provided. In the left side portion of the upper surface, a selection button device 18 operable by the player is provided. Between the effect button device 16 and the selection button device 18 and on the back side of the selection button device 18, a count button 20 operable by the player is provided. On the back side of the count button 20, a game ball number display 135 for displaying the number of game balls (game value amount) owned by the player is provided.

[0020] In addition, an article placement area (mounting portion) for placing articles (such as a mobile phone, a drink, a cigarette, etc.) for a player to secure (play) the gaming machine 1 may be provided at a position that does not overlap with the game ball number display 135 in the operation unit portion 11 (for example, a position on the upper surface of the operation unit portion closer to the right side, etc.).

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

[0022] The effect button 17 can perform a light emission effect by lighting an effect button LED (full color), which is a part of the frame lighting device 10 (see FIG. 26), in a predetermined light emission mode (for example, white, red, rainbow color). Also, it can move vertically between a standby position (origin position) located below and an effect position located above by the driving force of a button driving motor, which is a part of the button driving device 17b, and it is detected by a button position detection sensor (not shown) that it is in the origin position. Furthermore, it can perform an effect operation by vibrating in a predetermined vibration mode by the driving force of a button vibration motor, which is a part of the button driving device 17b.

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

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

[0025] The launch operation device 13 includes a base 14 fixed to the glass frame 4, a launch handle 15 rotatably provided on the base 14, a touch sensor 15a (see FIG. 26) for detecting that the player's hand is touching the launch handle 15, and a launch volume 15b (see FIG. 26) composed of a variable resistor whose resistance value changes according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 15. It is possible to perform a light emission effect by lighting in a predetermined light emission mode by a launch handle light emission device (not shown) which is a part of the frame lighting device 10 (see FIG. 26).

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

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

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

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

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

[0031] The launching device 92 is provided with a launching base (not shown) for stopping the game balls sent out from the ball feeding unit 91, a launching base switch 92a (see Fig. 26) for detecting the game balls staying on the launching base, and a launching solenoid 92b (see Fig. 26) for operating a launching hammer (not shown) for launching the game balls staying on the launching base.

[0032] The foul ball passage unit 93 is provided with a foul ball passage (not shown) for merging the game balls (foul balls) that have returned without flying into the game area 5a into the ball passage unit 94, and a foul ball switch 93a (see Fig. 26) for detecting the game balls flowing down through the foul ball passage.

[0033] At the rear part of the ball passage unit 94, there are a winning ball passage (not shown) for collecting and flowing down the game balls that have won in various winning openings provided in the game area 5a, a winning passage count switch 94a (see Fig. 26) for detecting the game balls (winning balls) flowing down through the winning ball passage, a non-winning ball passage (not shown) for collecting and flowing down the game balls that have flowed into the out opening without winning in various winning openings, a non-winning passage count switch 94b (see Fig. 26) for detecting the game balls (out balls) flowing down through the non-winning ball passage, a merging passage (not shown) for merging the game balls flowing down through the winning passage, the game balls flowing down through the non-winning ball passage, and the game balls flowing down through the foul ball passage and supplying them to the lifting and polishing device 95, and a lift-down switch 94d (see Fig. 26) for detecting the game balls supplied to the lifting and polishing device 95 at the downstream end of the merging passage.

[0034] In addition, at the front part of the ball passage unit 94, there is a lifted ball passage (not shown) for supplying the game balls lifted by the lifting and polishing device 95 to the ball feeding unit 91, a lift-up switch 94c (see FIG. 26) for detecting the game balls lifted by the lifting and polishing device 95 at the upstream end of the lifted ball passage, an excess sensor 94e (see FIG. 26) provided at the middle part of the lifted ball passage (downstream of the lift-up switch 94c) for detecting an excess (surplus) of the game balls (circulating game balls) waiting in the lifted ball passage, a shortage sensor 94f (see FIG. 26) provided at the downstream part of the lifted ball passage (downstream of the excess sensor 94e) for detecting a shortage (deficiency) of the game balls (circulating game balls) waiting in the lifted ball passage, and a ball extraction lever (not shown) for extracting the game balls from a ball extraction port (not shown) provided at the downstream end of the lifted ball passage (downstream of the shortage sensor 94f) to the outside of the gaming machine.

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

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

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

[0038] At approximately the center of the game area 5a, a frame-shaped decorative frame 40 called a so-called center case is provided to regulate the entry of game balls into the interior. The game area 5a is divided by this decorative frame 40 into a left game area where game balls launched with a first launch force flow down and a right game area where game balls launched with a second launch force stronger than the first launch force flow down, and the left game area and the right game area communicate with each other below the decorative frame 40.

[0039] On the left side of the decorative frame 40, a warp device 41 is provided to introduce the game balls flowing down in the left game area into the interior of the decorative frame 40. Below the decorative frame 40, a stage part 42 is provided to roll the game balls introduced into the interior of the decorative frame 40 by the warp device 41 and let them flow down below the decorative frame 40.

[0040] Below the left side of the decorative frame 40, three general winning ports 43 into which game balls can always win (enter the balls) are provided at intervals. Below the right side of the decorative frame 40, one general winning port 43 into which game balls can always win (enter the balls) is provided. When the game balls that have won (entered the balls) through this general winning port 43 are detected by a general winning port detection switch 43a (see FIG. 27), a predetermined number (for example, 5) of game balls are added as prize balls (granting of game privileges) to the number of game balls owned by the player (game value), and the number of game balls displayed on the game ball number display 135 and the frame control display 125 (described later) is updated.

[0041] Of the three general winning openings 43 provided below and to the left of the decorative frame 40 (the leftmost one), one serves as the starting area for the normal symbol. When a game ball that has won in this general winning opening 43 is detected by the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the right to determine whether to execute an auxiliary game (opening of the second starting opening 47 described later) is granted (the normal symbol determination information described later is stored).

[0042] Below the stage portion 42, a first starting opening 45 (starting winning area for the first special symbol) where game balls can always win (enter) is provided. When a game ball that has won (entered) in this first starting opening 45 is detected by the first starting opening detection switch 45a (see Fig. 27), a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 3) are added as bonus balls (granting of game privileges) to the number of game balls owned by the player (game value), and the number of game balls displayed on the game ball number display 135 and the frame control display 125 described later is updated. Also, the right to determine whether to execute a special game (big win game) is granted (the special symbol determination information described later is stored).

[0043] Below the decorative frame 40 and diagonally downward to the right of the first starting opening 45, a variable starting part 46 is provided that can be converted from a closed state where it is impossible or difficult for a game ball to win (enter) based on the fulfillment of predetermined conditions (winning in the determination described later) to an open state where it is possible or easy for a game ball to win (enter).

[0044] The variable starting part 46 has an upper surface that slopes downward in the left - right direction (left side in Fig. 1) to form a flow path for the game balls, and a second starting opening opening - closing member 48 that can move in the front - rear direction, a second starting opening 47 (starting winning area for the second special symbol) that opens upward directly below the second starting opening opening - closing member 48, a second starting opening detection switch 47a (see Fig. 27) that detects a game ball that has won (entered) in the second starting opening 47, and a second starting opening opening - closing solenoid 48b (see Fig. 27) that moves the second starting opening opening - closing member 48 forward (winning restriction position) to convert the second starting opening 47 to the closed state and moves the second starting opening opening - closing member 48 backward (winning allowable position) to convert the second starting opening 47 to the open state.

[0045] Then, when a game ball wins in the second start port 47 that has become open during the auxiliary game described later and is detected by the second start port detection switch 47a (see FIG. 27), a predetermined number of game balls (for example, two) are added as prize balls (grant of game privileges) to the number of game balls owned by the player, and the number of game balls displayed on the game ball number display 135 and the frame control display 125 described later is updated. Also, a right to perform a jackpot determination as to whether to execute a special game (big win game) is granted (the special figure determination information described later is stored).

[0046] In the right game area on the right side of the decoration frame 40, a normal figure gate 44 (starting area of the normal symbol) through which game balls can always pass is provided. When a game ball that has passed through the normal figure gate 44 is detected by the gate detection switch 44a (see FIG. 27), no prize ball (game privilege) is granted, but a right to perform a hit determination as to whether to execute an auxiliary game (opening of the second start port 47 described later) is granted (the normal figure determination information described later is stored). Note that the normal figure gate 44 is more likely to allow game balls to win (pass through) than the general winning port 43 that also serves as the starting area of the normal symbol described above.

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

[0048] The variable winning section 49 (variable winning device) serves as a flow path for the game balls with its upper surface sloping downward in the left-right direction (right side in FIG. 1), and includes a large winning opening closing member 51 that is movable in the front-rear direction, a large winning opening 50 (winning area) that opens upward directly below the large winning opening closing member 51, a large winning opening detection switch 50a (see FIG. 27) for detecting game balls that have won (entered) the large winning opening 50, and a large winning opening closing solenoid 51b (see FIG. 27) for converting the large winning opening 50 to a closed state by moving the large winning opening closing member 51 forward (winning restriction position) and converting the large winning opening 50 to an open state by moving the large winning opening closing member 51 backward (winning allowable position).

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

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

[0051] In addition, the game balls launched into the right game area flow down via the flow path on the right side of the decorative frame 40, and almost all of them pass through the general pattern gate 44. After that, they either win a prize in one of the general winning openings 43, the variable starting section 46 (second starting opening 47), and the variable winning section 49 (big winning opening 50) provided in the right game area, or flow into the out opening 39. Therefore, they do not win a prize in the general winning opening 43 and the first starting opening 45 provided in the left game area.

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

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

[0054] The first special symbol display 60 is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of the big win determination of the first special symbol based on the winning (entry) of the game ball into the first starting opening 45. The second special symbol display 61 is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of the big win determination of the second special symbol based on the winning (entry) of the game ball into the second starting opening 47. The normal symbol display 62 is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of the hit determination of the normal symbol based on the winning (passing, entry) of the game ball into the general winning opening 43 and the general pattern gate 44 that also serves as the starting area of the normal symbol.

[0055] The jackpot determination refers to obtaining special figure determination information (jackpot determination random value, special symbol determination random value, reach determination random value, special figure variation pattern determination random value, etc.) when a game ball wins (enters the hole) in the first start port 45 or the second start port 47, and determining whether to execute a jackpot game based on the obtained special figure determination information.

[0056] When a jackpot determination is made based on the winning of a game ball in the first start port 45, the first special symbol display 60 displays the variation of the first special symbol, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, a stop display of the first special symbol for notifying the determination result is performed. Also, when a jackpot determination is made based on the winning of a game ball in the second start port 47, the second special symbol display 61 displays the variation of the second special symbol, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, a stop display of the second special symbol for notifying the determination result is performed.

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

[0058] In this embodiment, "jackpot" refers to a state in which it is determined to execute a jackpot game (special game) in the jackpot determination. "Jackpot game" refers to a round game in which the big winning port 50 is converted from a closed state to an open state in a predetermined manner, and is a game state that is advantageous for a player who can easily obtain prize balls when the game is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times, 10 times, etc.) with an interval in between.

[0059] Note that the maximum number of times the big winning opening 50 can be opened and the maximum opening time in each round of the game are predetermined. However, even before the maximum number of opening times or the maximum opening time is reached, if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) are won (enter the ball) into the big winning opening, one round of the game ends. In this embodiment, any of a plurality of types of jackpot games (special games) with different degrees of advantage for the player can be executed.

[0060] The hit determination is to obtain general winning determination information (hit determination random value, normal symbol determination random value, general symbol variation pattern determination random value, etc.) based on the winning (passing through, entering the ball) of game balls into the general winning opening 43 or the general symbol gate 44 that also serves as the start area of the normal symbol, and to determine whether to execute an auxiliary game based on the obtained general winning determination information. When the hit determination is made, the normal symbol display 62 displays the variation of the normal symbol, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the stop display of the normal symbol that notifies the determination result is performed.

[0061] The normal symbol display 62 is composed of three LEDs, and the LEDs blink at a predetermined interval or in a predetermined order during the variation display of the normal symbol. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the LEDs light up in a mode (hit mode or miss mode) that notifies the result of the auxiliary game determination.

[0062] In this embodiment, "hit" means a state in which it is determined to execute an auxiliary game (hit game) in the auxiliary game determination. "Auxiliary game" means a game state in which the second start opening 47 is opened in a predetermined mode.

[0063] Note that the maximum number of times the second start opening 47 can be opened and the maximum opening time in the auxiliary game (hit game) are predetermined. However, even before the maximum number of opening times or the maximum opening time is reached, if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) are won (enter the ball) into the second start opening 47, the auxiliary game (hit game) ends. That is, the "auxiliary game" is a game state in which the start condition for the variation display of the second special symbol is likely to be satisfied. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of auxiliary games (hit games) with different degrees of advantage for the player are provided.

[0064] The first special symbol hold indicator 63 is composed of two LEDs and is for displaying the first hold count (U1), which is the number of special symbol determination information (first hold) stored when a game ball wins (enters) the first start port 45, and lights up or blinks in a manner indicating the number of first holds. Note that the maximum number of first holds that can be stored is 4, but it may be less than 4 or more than 4.

[0065] The second special symbol hold indicator 64 is composed of two LEDs and is for displaying the second hold count (U2), which is the number of special symbol determination information (second hold) stored when a game ball wins (enters) the second start port 47, and lights up or blinks in a manner indicating the number of second holds. Note that the maximum number of second holds that can be stored is 4, but it may be less than 4, more than 4, or the second hold may not be stored at all.

[0066] The normal symbol hold indicator 65 is composed of two LEDs and is for displaying the normal symbol hold count, which is the number of normal symbol determination information (normal symbol hold) stored when a game ball wins (passes through) the normal symbol gate 44, and lights up or blinks in a manner indicating the number of normal symbol holds. Note that the maximum number of normal symbol holds that can be stored is 4, but it may be less than 4, more than 4, or the normal symbol hold may not be stored at all.

[0067] Note that the first special symbol display 60 and / or the second special symbol display 61 can be composed of 7-segment LEDs. For example, when a jackpot is determined in a jackpot determination, a number such as "3" or "7" may be stopped and displayed, and when a loss is determined, "-" may be stopped and displayed. During variable display, it may be set to turn off and repeat "-".

[0068] The round number display 66 is composed of six LEDs and is used to display the number of rounds when a jackpot state (special game) occurs. When the jackpot game starts, it starts lighting the LEDs in a predetermined manner indicating the number of rounds, continues lighting the LEDs during the jackpot game, and turns off the LEDs when the jackpot game ends. For example, in a jackpot game with four rounds, only the leftmost LED lights up, and in a jackpot game with ten rounds, all the LEDs light up.

[0069] The right shot display 67 is composed of one LED and is used to execute a right shot notification prompting the firing of a game ball towards the right game area (so-called right shot). Basically, the LED does not light up during the normal game state, and lights up during the jackpot state (special game), during the probability-variable game state described later, and during a specific short-time game state.

[0070] The state confirmation display 68 is composed of one LED and is used to execute a short-time notification indicating that it is in the short-time game state. When the short-time game state starts, the LED lights up, and when the short-time game state ends, the LED turns off.

[0071] The game state display (not shown in the figure) is composed of one LED and is used to execute a notification indicating that it is in the probability-variable game state or the short-time game state. When the power is turned on to the gaming machine 1 and it is in the probability-variable game state or the short-time game state, the LED lights up, and when the probability-variable game state or the short-time game state ends (the game state changes) thereafter, the LED turns off.

[0072] Inside the game area 5a, a sub information display device 80 including a sub first variable display, a sub second variable display, a sub first hold display, a sub second hold display, a sub normal pattern variable display, a sub normal pattern hold display, and a sub right shot display is provided. This sub information display device 80 is basically composed of LEDs.

[0073] The sub-first variable display is for displaying (notifying) whether or not the first special symbol is in variable display. The sub-second variable display is for displaying (notifying) whether or not the second special symbol is in variable display. Each is composed of one LED. When the variable display of the corresponding special symbol starts, the LED blinks at a predetermined period (1 second) (lights for 0.5 seconds → extinguishes for 0.5 seconds), so that the first lamp symbol LZ1 or the second lamp symbol LZ2 is in variable display. When the corresponding special symbol stops being displayed, it extinguishes.

[0074] Note that the sub-first variable display or the sub-second variable display may be configured to notify the result of the big win determination of the special symbol. In this case, it is preferable that the LED lights up in the case of a big win and extinguishes in the case of a loss.

[0075] The sub-first hold display is for displaying the number of the first hold information (the first hold count) described later. The sub-second hold display is for displaying the number of the second hold information (the second hold count) described later. Each is composed of two LEDs. When the hold count is "0", the left and right LEDs extinguish. When the hold count is "1", the left LED lights up and the right LED extinguishes. When the hold count is "2", the left and right LEDs light up. When the hold count is "3", the left LED blinks and the right LED lights up. When the hold count is "4", the left and right LEDs blink.

[0076] The sub-ordinary symbol variable display is for displaying (notifying) the result of the winning lottery. It is composed of one LED. When the variable display of the ordinary symbol starts, the LED blinks at a predetermined interval (variable display). When the ordinary symbol stops being displayed, the mode indicating the result of the winning lottery (lights up in the case of a win, extinguishes in the case of a loss) stops being displayed.

[0077] Note that in the sub-ordinary symbol variable display, it may be configured to blink during the variable display of the ordinary symbol and light up or extinguish when the stop display is performed so that only whether or not the ordinary symbol is in variable display can be grasped.

[0078] The sub-common drawing retention indicator is for displaying the number of common drawing retentions (common drawing retention number), and is composed of two LEDs. When the common drawing retention number is "0", the left and right LEDs are turned off. When the common drawing retention number is "1", the left LED is turned on and the right LED is turned off. When the common drawing retention number is "2", the left and right LEDs are turned on. When the common drawing retention number is "3", the left LED blinks and the right LED is turned on. When the common drawing retention number is "4", the left and right LEDs blink.

[0079] The sub-right shooting indicator is for prompting to shoot the game ball toward the right area of the game area 5a (so-called right shooting), and is composed of one LED. The LED is turned on during the jackpot state (special game) and the time shortening state, and is turned off in other game states.

[0080] At the back of the effect space 40a defined inside the decorative frame 40, a first image display device 70 (main display device) composed of a liquid crystal display is provided. In front of the first image display device 70 and at the lower part of the effect space 40a, a second image display device 71 (center sub-display device) composed of a liquid crystal display with a smaller size and display area than the first image display device 70 is provided. At the upper part of the effect space 40a, a movable effect device 77 for executing operation effects is provided.

[0081] The first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 perform various effect displays according to the progress of the game. The effect displays include a customer waiting demo effect performed during the non-execution of the variable display of the special symbol, a variable effect accompanied by the variable display of a plurality of effect symbols 70a performed during the execution of the variable display of the special symbol, the variable display (update variation) of the special symbol TZ (so-called fourth symbol) performed during the execution of the variable display of the special symbol, a jackpot effect performed during the execution of the jackpot game, and the like.

[0082] In addition, the second image display device 71 can perform a movement effect by moving by a liquid crystal movable device (not shown) composed of a solenoid, a motor, etc. while the first image display device 70 is executing a variable effect.

[0083] Specifically, it performs a movement effect by moving (ascending, descending) in the vertical direction between a standby position (lower position) located near the end of the first image display device 70 and an effect position (upper position) located near the center of the first image display device 70. Note that the moving direction of the second image display device 71 may be the left - right direction or the front - back direction, or it may be configured to perform a movement effect by operating the effect button 17.

[0084] In the display unit (effective display area) of the first image display device 70, there are formed a variable display area for displaying three effect symbols 70a (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol), a display area for executing a display effect (such as displaying a background image) according to the effect mode related to the execution of the variable effect, and the like.

[0085] The effect symbol 70a is composed of, for example, symbols indicating numbers from "1" to "9", starts variable display in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol executed by the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61, and performs stop display in response to the stop of the variable display of the special symbol. Note that as the effect symbol 70a, symbols indicating alphabets from "A" to "F" may be used.

[0086] The effect symbol 70a stops displaying for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) in a mode (losing mode, jackpot mode) for notifying the result of the jackpot determination. The jackpot mode is a combination of the same effect symbols 70a such as "777" or "555", and the losing mode is other modes.

[0087] Note that the mode of variable display of the effect symbol 70a is a vertical scroll, but it may be a horizontal scroll, or a switching or rotation (spin) on the spot.

[0088] Also, during the variable display (variable effect) of the effect symbol 70a, various effect images such as background images and characters, and movies are displayed on the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 according to the result of the jackpot determination, so as to enhance the player's sense of expectation for the execution of the jackpot game (special game).

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

[0090] The first hold icon display area 70B is partitioned in the form of a first display section (first area), a second display section (second area), a third display section (third area), a fourth display section (fourth area) from the side close to the icon display area 70C, and a number of first hold icons corresponding to the first hold count (U1) are displayed in the first display section to the fourth display section.

[0091] Specifically, among the first hold icon display areas, in the first display section of 70B, a first hold icon indicating the first hold information for which the variable display of the first special symbol is first executed is displayed, in the second display section, a first hold icon indicating the first hold information for which the variable display of the first special symbol is second executed is displayed, in the third display section, a first hold icon indicating the first hold information for which the variable display of the first special symbol is third executed is displayed, and in the fourth display section, a first hold icon indicating the first hold information for which the variable display of the first special symbol is fourth executed is displayed.

[0092] The second reserved icon display area 70D is partitioned in the form of a first display section (first area), a second display section (second area), a third display section (third area), a fourth display section (fourth area) from the left side, and the number of second reserved icons corresponding to the second reserved number (U2) is displayed in the first to fourth display sections.

[0093] Specifically, in the first display section of the second reserved icon display area 70D, a second reserved icon indicating the second reserved memory in which the variable display of the second special symbol is first executed is displayed, in the second display section, a second reserved icon indicating the second reserved memory in which the variable display of the second special symbol is second executed is displayed, in the third display section, a second reserved icon indicating the second reserved memory in which the variable display of the second special symbol is third executed is displayed, and in the fourth display section, a second reserved icon indicating the second reserved memory in which the variable display of the second special symbol is fourth executed is displayed.

[0094] The icon display area 70C is formed directly above the pedestal image for clearly distinguishing it from the first reserved icon display area 70B and the second reserved icon display area 70D, and the icon is displayed so as to ride on or float above this pedestal image.

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

[0096] In addition, with the start of the variable display of the second special symbol (the effect symbol 70a), the second hold icons displayed in the second hold icon display area 70D move (shift) one by one toward the icon display area 70C. The second hold icons displayed in the first display part of the second hold icon display area 70D move (shift) to the icon display area 70C to become the icons, and the icons disappear (are erased) at the end of the variable display of the second special symbol (the effect symbol 70a). Note that the icons may be made to disappear during the variable display of the special symbol (the effect symbol 70a).

[0097] The movable effect device 77 has an operable first movable member 77a and a second movable member 77b, and it is possible to execute an operation effect by causing the first movable member 77a and the second movable member 77b to perform predetermined operations during the variable effect executed by the first image display device 70 or during the big hit game effect. In addition, the first movable member 77a and the second movable member 77b are provided with a panel lighting device 76 having a plurality of decorative LEDs, and it is possible to emit light in a predetermined manner during the execution of the operation effect.

[0098] Specifically, the first movable member 77a moves (ascends and descends) between a standby position located near the end (above) of the first image display device 70 and an effect position located near the center (below) of the first image display device 70. The second movable member 77b moves between a standby position that covers a part in front of the first movable member 77a and an effect position that retreats from in front of the first movable member 77a.

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

[0100] At the rear of the performance control device 130A, there is provided a changeover switch 22 for switching to any one of a plurality of adjustment modes in which reference values of the volume of performance sounds output from the audio output device 9 and the light amounts of various light emitting sources (various lighting devices, various display devices) are set. Normally, the rear is covered by the upper cover member 23.

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

[0102] The power supply device 160A is arranged at the lower part of the inner frame 3 near the left and right ends (the right side in FIG. 4). At the left and right one side portions (the portion near the rotation axis of the inner frame 3 on the right side in FIG. 4), there are provided a lead-out portion of a power cord provided with a power plug 161 at the tip, and a power switch 164 that can be turned on and off.

[0103] The frame control device 120A is arranged such that the frame control device 120A is near the left and right other sides of the inner frame 3 (near the rotation free end of the inner frame 3 on the left side in FIG. 4) and overlaps the rear of the power supply device 160A so that the lead-out portion of the power cord of the power supply device 160A and the power switch are exposed to the rear.

[0104] Above the power switch 164 on the back side of the inner frame 3, there is provided a lending device connection terminal board 100 for communicating with the dedicated unit 170. On the lending device connection terminal board 100, there are mounted lending device connection terminals 101 into which connectors provided at the tips of dedicated cables for communicating with the dedicated unit 170 are inserted.

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

[0106] In this way, since the game ball number display 135 provided on the front side of the gaming machine is disposed closer to the rotation axis of the glass frame 4, even when the game store employee opens the inner frame 3 or the glass frame 4, the movement range of the game ball number display 135 becomes smaller and the visibility of the game ball number display 135 does not extremely decrease, making it possible to improve the convenience of the game store employee and the player when checking the display content of the game ball number display 135.

[0107] Also, since the frame control display 125 provided on the back side of the gaming machine is provided closer to the freely rotatable end of the inner frame 3, when the game store employee opens the inner frame 3 to check the frame control display 125, it is easier to visually recognize the frame control display 125 than when the frame control display 125 is provided closer to the rotation axis of the inner frame 3, making it possible to improve the convenience of the game store employee when checking the display content of the frame control display 125.

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

[0109] Also, the lower cover member 120B does not cover various seals (the frame management number seal 308, the operation guide seal 309 described later) attached to the frame control device 120A and the frame control display 125 mounted on the frame control board 120. Therefore, the visibility of various seals and the frame control display 125 is not obstructed by the lower cover member 120B, and it becomes possible to improve the convenience for game store employees.

[0110] Note that an upper limit acquisition device operation display unit for displaying the operation state of the upper limit acquisition device described later may be provided on the front side of the glass frame 4. The upper limit acquisition device operation display unit may be configured by an LED or a 7-segment display and may be lit when the upper limit acquisition device is operating. Alternatively, the upper limit acquisition device operation display unit may be configured by a slide panel that can be operated by a game store employee (it cannot be operated when the glass frame 4 is in the closed state and can be operated when the glass frame 4 is in the open state). When the upper limit acquisition device is not operating, the panel part slides to display the non-operating state, and when it is operating, the panel part slides to display the operating state.

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

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

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

[0114] Also, on the other end side in the short side direction of the main control board 110 (near the long side in the front in FIG. 6), a plurality of female connectors 117a to 117g into which male connectors provided at the ends of wirings for electrically connecting to the frame control board 120 and the effect control board 130 are inserted are mounted.

[0115] Also, on one end side in the longitudinal direction of the main control board 110 (near the short side on the right side in FIG. 6), there are an RWM clear switch 111a for inputting a signal to clear the stored content of the main RAM 110c of the main control unit 110m or update a set value (associated with the probability of a jackpot win in the jackpot determination described later) which is the degree of advantage of the game by the operation of the game store employee, a setting key switch 112a for inputting a signal to shift to a state where the set value can be changed or a state where the set value can be confirmed by the operation using the setting key of the game store employee, etc.

[0116] The main control board case 200 includes an upper case member 201 formed in a recessed shape with an open bottom to cover the front side of the main control board 110, and a lower case member 211 formed in a recessed shape with an open top to cover the back side of the main control board 110. By closing the upper case member 201 and the lower case member 211, an accommodation space for accommodating the main control board 110 is formed.

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

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

[0119] And the separation width from the surface of the main control board 110 becomes smaller in the order of the top plate portion 202 (the first opposing wall) > the first stepped portion 205a (the second opposing wall) > the second stepped portion 205b (the third opposing wall).

[0120] On the right side of the central part of the top plate portion 202 (a position not overlapping with the main control unit 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, and information display 115 in the front and back directions), there is provided a main management number sticker attachment portion 207 for attaching a main management number sticker 208 on which the management information (identification information) of the main control board 110 is printed.

[0121] The main management number sticker attachment portion 207 is a rectangular region that is recessed so as to lower a part of the top plate portion 202 downward by one step. Then, the main management number sticker 208 is attached to the main management number sticker attachment portion 207, and a model information sticker 209 on which the model information of the gaming machine 1 is printed is attached to an attachment region (a position not overlapping with the main control unit 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, and information display 115 in the front and back directions) arranged on the left side of the main management number sticker attachment portion 207.

[0122] Note that the surface of the main management number sticker attachment portion 207 is substantially flush or flush with the back surface of the top plate portion 202 (the surface facing the main control board 110). Therefore, the height (distance, width) from the surface of the main control board 110 to the main management number sticker 208 and the height (distance, width) from the surface of the main control board 110 to the back surface of the top plate portion 202 (the surface facing the main control board 110) are substantially the same or the same.

[0123] At a position corresponding to the RWM clear switch 111a mounted on the main control board 110 in the top plate portion 202, an opening that enables the operation of the RWM clear switch 111a is formed, and an RWM clear button 111b for pressing the operation portion of the RWM clear switch 111a is loosely fitted so as to be vertically movable in this opening. By pressing the RWM clear button 111b, it is possible to turn on the RWM clear switch 111a.

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

[0125] At a position corresponding to the main inspection connector 116 mounted on the main control board 110 in the first step portion 205a, an opening for exposing the main inspection connector 116 to the outside is formed, and it is possible to insert the male connector provided at the end of the wiring extending from the inspection device into the main inspection connector 116.

[0126] At positions corresponding to the plurality of female connectors 117a to 117g mounted on the main control board 110 in the second step portion 205b, a plurality of openings for exposing the plurality of female connectors 117a to 117f to the outside are formed, and it is possible to insert the male connectors provided at the ends of the wirings for electrically connecting to the frame control device 120A and the effect control device 130A into the various female connectors 117a to 117g.

[0127] The lower case member 211 has a facing wall (bottom plate portion 212, etc.) that faces the back surface of the main control board 110 and serves as the bottom plate of the recess, a lower peripheral wall portion 213 that stands up (extends) upward from the end portion (peripheral edge portion) of the facing wall and serves as the side wall of the recess, and a lower flange portion 220 for attaching the main control device 110A to the back surface side of the game board 5 in cooperation with the upper flange portion 210 of the upper case member 201.

[0128] At one end in the longitudinal direction of the main control board case 200 (the left side in FIG. 5(a)), a main caulking portion 204A for sealing the main control board case 200 with the upper case member 201 and the lower case member 211 in a state where the main control board 110 is housed is provided, and at the other end in the longitudinal direction of the main control board case 200 (the right side in FIG. 6(a)), a cutter member 222 is housed and a seal sticker attaching portion 206A for attaching a seal sticker 223 across the upper case member 201 and the lower case member 211 is provided.

[0129] The main caulking part 204A has an upper caulking part 204 connected to the upper case member 201 via a breaking part, a lower caulking part 214 connected to the lower case member 211 via a breaking part, and a fixing member for press-fitting from the upper caulking part 204 into the lower caulking part 214 to fix the upper caulking part 204 and the lower caulking part 214.

[0130] The upper caulking part 204 has a first upper caulking part 204a used for first sealing the main control board case 200, and a second upper caulking part 204b for resealing the main control board case 200 after the first opening of the main control board case 200, and the first upper caulking part 204a and the second upper caulking part 204b are arranged side by side in the short side direction of the main control board case 200.

[0131] The lower caulking part 214 has a first lower caulking part 214a used for first sealing the main control board case 200, and a second lower caulking part 214b for resealing the main control board case 200 after the first opening of the main control board case 200, and the first lower caulking part 214a and the second lower caulking part 214b are arranged side by side in the short side direction of the main control board case 200.

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

[0133] The seal cover member 221 is formed in a recessed shape with one side open, and an engaging portion (not shown) that engages with both longitudinal ends of the cutter member 222 is formed inside the recess. When the seal cover member 221 is attached to the main control board case 200 so as to enclose the seal sticker portion 206A with the seal 223 attached, the seal 223 is protected in a state where the engaging portion formed inside the recess of the seal cover member 221 engages with the cutter member 222.

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

[0135] When the main control board case 200 is resealed after opening the main control board case 200, the main control board case 200 is resealed by fixing the second upper caulking portion 204b and the second lower caulking portion 214b with a fixing member in a state where the main control board 110 is accommodated in the main control board case 200. Then, the seal cover member 221 is attached so as to enclose the seal sticker portion 206A. Although the cutter member 222 is not accommodated in the seal sticker portion 206A when the main control board case 200 is resealed, it may be accommodated.

[0136] In this way, in the main control board case 200, the main control unit 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, and information display 115 mounted on the main control board 110 are located at positions (areas) that do not overlap front and back, and the main management number label 208 and model information label 209 are attached. Therefore, the visibility of electronic components that require a high degree of visual inspection and electronic components that require operation can be ensured, and the convenience of game store employees can be improved.

[0137] Also, various female connectors 117 for signal transmission and reception with the frame control device 120A provided below the main control device 110A are mounted on one end side of the main control board 110 closer to the frame control device 120A, and the main control unit 110m and information display 115 are mounted on the other end side of the main control board 110. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the wiring for electrically connecting the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A overlaps the main control unit 110m and the information display 115, and it is possible to ensure the visibility of the main control unit 110m and the information display 115.

[0138] A plurality of female connectors 117a to 117g for signal transmission and reception with the frame control board 120 and the effect control board 130 are mounted on one end side in the short side direction of the main control board 110. However, they may be mounted on one end side in the long side direction of the main control board 110, or female connectors for signal transmission and reception with the frame control board 120 located below the main control board 110 may be mounted on the end side of the main control board 110 closer to the frame control board 120, and female connectors for signal transmission and reception with the effect control board 130 located above the main control board 110 may be mounted on the end side of the main control board 110 closer to the effect control board 130, or other mounting arrangements may be used.

[0139] Also, the information display 115 is mounted on the other end side in the short side direction of the main control board 110. However, if it is near the RWM clear switch 111a or the setting key switch 112a, it may be mounted at a position closer to the center of the main control board 110, or other mounting arrangements may be used.

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

[0141] (Relationship of distances between two points for each part of the main control device) Using FIG. 7, the relationship of distances between two points for each part of the main control device 110A will be described. The left diagram of FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 5, and the right diagram of FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of the dotted circle portion of the left diagram.

[0142] First, a plurality of terminals protruding from the lower part of the main body portion, whose vertical width is larger than the width between the two side surfaces, of the main control unit 110m are inserted into through holes formed in the main control board 110 and are executed. On one side surface of the main body portion, chip information 110m1 indicating the main control unit 110m (chip model number, product code, manufacturer name, etc.) is printed in black. A main chip model information sticker 110m2 on which model information (manufacturer name, model name, etc.) is printed is attached so as to be arranged beside the chip information 110m1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0157] (Label attached to the main control board case) Using FIG. 8, the label attached to the main control board case 200 will be described. FIG. 8(a) is a diagram showing the main management number label 208 attached to the main management number label attachment portion 207, and FIG. 8(b) is a diagram showing the model information label 209 attached to the main control board case 200 alongside the main management number label 208.

[0158] As shown in Fig. 8(a), the main management number seal 208 is a transparent rectangular seal with an anti-counterfeiting watermark (pattern). It includes a light-transmitting part 208a that allows rearward perspective, a main management information printing part 208b on which the management information of the main control device 110A is printed, an opener entry column 208c for entering the opener of the main control board case 200, an opening date entry column 208d for entering the opening date of the main control board case 200, an information printing part 208e on which predetermined character information is printed, a line part 208f printed along the outer shape of the main management number seal 208, and a light-transmitting window part 208g that allows the rear side of the main management number seal 208 to be seen through.

[0159] The main management information printing part 208b is provided at a position closer to the upper side of the main management number seal 208. It consists of a white printing part (light-impermeable part) composed of a square first area and a rectangular second area extending rightward from the right side of the first area. Printed on the first area of the white printing part (light-impermeable part) is a two-dimensional code (QR code: registered trademark), which is an information image for identifying the main control device 110A (main control board 110). Printed on the second area is an identification symbol "AA-1" indicating the manufacturer name of the main control device 110A (main control board 110), and a management number "No.111111" for identifying the main control device 110A (main control board 110). The two-dimensional code (QR code: registered trademark) contains information on the manufacturer name and the management number.

[0160] The opener entry column 208c is a horizontally long rectangular white printing part (light-impermeable part). It is provided at a position slightly to the left of the vertical center of the main management number seal 208 and has a first opener entry column 208c1 for first entering the opener and a second opener entry column 208c2 provided at a distance below the first opener entry column 208c1 for second entering the opener.

[0161] The unsealing date entry section 208d is a long rectangular white printed section (light-blocking section) extending horizontally, located to the right of the main control number seal 208, spaced to the right of the first unsealer entry section 208c1, and includes a first unsealing date entry section 208d1 for entering the first unsealing date. It is also provided, with a space therebetween, to the right of the second unsealer entry section 208c2 and below the first unsealing date entry section 208d1, and includes a second unsealing date entry section 208d2 for entering the second unsealing date.

[0162] The information printing section 208e includes a first information printing section 208e1 of "Main Substrate Control Number" printed in black above the main control information printing section 208b, a second information printing section 208e2 of "Unsealer" printed in black above the first unsealer entry section 208c1, a third information printing section 208e3 of "Unsealing Date" printed in black above the first unsealing date entry section 208d1, and a fourth information printing section 208e4 of the manufacturer name "〇 ABC" printed in black at a position near the lower end of the main control number seal 208.

[0163] The line section 208f includes a left line section 208f1 printed along the outer edge on the left side of the main control number seal 208 from near the first information printing section 208e1 to near the fourth information printing section 208e4, and a right line section 208f2 printed along the outer edge on the right side of the main control number seal 208 from near the first information printing section 208e1 to near the fourth information printing section 208e4. The main control information printing section 208b, the unsealer entry section 208c, the unsealing date entry section 208d, etc. are surrounded by the left line section 208f1 and the right line section 208f2.

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

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

[0166] Also, when visually recognizing various electronic components mounted on the main control board 110 only through (transmitting through) the main control board case 200, and when visually recognizing various electronic components mounted on the main control board 110 through (transmitting through) the light-transmitting window portion 208g and the main control board case 200, the visibility of the various electronic components is different (specifically, the former has higher visibility).

[0167] As shown in FIG. 8(b), the model information seal 209 is a transparent rectangular seal, and includes a light-transmitting portion 209a that allows the rear side to be seen through, an information description portion 209b on which the model symbol of the gaming machine 1 (main control device 110A) is printed, a partition line portion 209c that divides the model information seal 209 vertically, an information printing portion 209d on which predetermined character information is printed, and a light-transmitting window portion 209e that allows the rear side of the model information seal 209 to be seen through. Note that the model information seal 209 is not subjected to anti-counterfeiting watermark processing (pattern), and the width (area) in the vertical and horizontal directions is smaller than that of the main management number seal 208.

[0168] The information description portion 209b is provided at a position closer to the lower side and the right side of the model information seal 209, and has a horizontally long rectangular white printing portion (light-blocking portion) and a model symbol printed on the rectangular portion of the white printing portion (light-blocking portion).

[0169] The partition line portion 209c is constituted by a white printing portion (light-blocking portion) provided horizontally at the center position of the model information seal 209.

[0170] The information printing portion 209d includes a model information printing portion 209d1 on which the model name "Pachinko 〇〇〇〇〇ABCD" of the gaming machine 1 (main control device 110A) is printed in black in a region above the partition line portion 209c, and a manufacturer name printing portion 209d2 on which the manufacturer name "Manufacturer Name Co., Ltd." of the gaming machine 1 (main control device 110A) is printed in black in a region below the partition line portion 209c and closer to the left side of the model information seal 209.

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

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

[0173] Also, when visually recognizing various electronic components mounted on the main control board 110 only through (transmitting through) the main control board case 200, and when visually recognizing various electronic components mounted on the main control board 110 through (transmitting through) the light-transmitting window portion 209e and the main control board case 200, the visibility of the various electronic components is different (specifically, the former has higher visibility than the latter).

[0174] Thus, the main management number label 208 includes an identification information display area (main management information printing portion 208b) having a two-dimensional code (first information), which is an information image for identifying the main control device 110A (main control board 110), an identification symbol (second information) indicating the manufacturer name of the main control device 110A, and a management number (third information) for identifying the main control device 110A, and an opening information entry area (opener entry column 208c, opening date entry column 208d) for entering the opening information of the main control device 110A. Therefore, it becomes easier to inspect and confirm the main control device 110A, and it is possible to improve the convenience for game store employees.

[0175] In addition, the main management number seal 208 includes an identification information display area (main management information printing section 208b) having a two-dimensional code (first information), which is an information image for identifying the main control device 110A (main control board 110), an identification symbol (second information) indicating the name of the manufacturer of the main control device 110A, and a management number (third information) for identifying the main control device 110A, and an unsealing information entry area (unsealer entry column 208c, unsealing date entry column 208d) for entering the unsealing information of the main control device 110A. Between the identification information display area and the unsealing information entry area, there is a transparent area (light-transmitting section 208a, light-transmitting window section 208g) through which various electronic components (main control section 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, information display 115, various female connectors 117a to 117g, other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.)) mounted on the rear main control board 110 can be visually recognized. Therefore, even if the main management number seal 208 is attached to the main control board case 200, various electronic components behind the main management number seal 208 can be visually confirmed through the transparent area, ensuring the security of the gaming machine.

[0176] In addition, the main management number seal 208 (unsealing information entry area) includes a first entry area (unsealer entry column 208c) where the unsealer of the main control device 110A can be entered, and a second entry area (unsealing date entry column 208d) where the unsealing date of the main control device 110A can be entered. Between the first entry area (unsealer entry column 208c) and the second entry area (unsealing date entry column 208d), there is a transparent area (light-transmitting section 208a, light-transmitting window section 208g) through which various electronic components (main control section 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, information display 115, various female connectors 117a to 117g, other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.)) mounted on the rear main control board 110 can be visually recognized. Therefore, even if the main management number seal 208 is attached to the main control board case 200, various electronic components behind the main management number seal 208 can be visually confirmed through the transparent area, ensuring the security of the gaming machine.

[0177] In addition, the model information label 209 includes a model information display area (information description section 209b, model information printing section 209d1, manufacturer name printing section 209d2) for identifying the model of the main control device 110A (pachinko machine 1). Therefore, it becomes easier to identify the model of the main control device 110A (pachinko machine 1), and it is possible to improve the convenience for pachinko parlor staff.

[0178] In addition, the model information label 209 includes an information description section 209b on which a model symbol is printed and a partition line section 209c for partitioning the model information label. Between the information description section 209b and the partition line section 209c, various electronic components (main control section 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, information display 115, various female connectors 117a to 117g, other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.)) mounted on the rear main control board 110 are provided with a visible and transparent area (light transmitting section 209a, light transmitting window section 209e). Therefore, even if the model information label 209 is attached to the main control board case 200, various electronic components behind the model information label 209 can be visually confirmed through the transparent area, and it is possible to ensure the security of the pachinko machine.

[0179] In addition, the area of the model information label 209, which contains less important information for the management and security of the pachinko machine 1 and thus has a smaller amount of information, is smaller than the area of the main management number label 208, which contains a large amount of information because it includes a lot of important information for the management and security of the pachinko machine 1. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the main control board 110 from being extremely reduced by the model information label 209, which contains less important information (less amount of information) for the management and security of the pachinko machine 1, and it is possible to ensure the security of the pachinko machine.

[0180] Also, when visually inspecting various electronic components (main control unit 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, information display 115, various female connectors 117a to 117g, other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.)) mounted on the rear main control board 110 through (transmitting through) the light-transmitting portion 208a of the main management number seal 208 with anti-counterfeiting embossing (pattern), the visibility of the various electronic components is higher when visually inspecting them through (transmitting through) the light-transmitting portion 209e of the model information seal 209 without anti-counterfeiting embossing (pattern). Therefore, even when two seals are attached to the main control board case 200, the security will not be extremely reduced.

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

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

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

[0184] At a position closer to the center of the frame control board 120, a frame control unit 120m (a one-chip microcomputer having a CPU, a ROM, and an RWM) that controls, for example, the number of game balls (game value) owned by the game is mounted. At one end side in the short side direction of the frame control board 120 (along the upper long side in FIG. 10), a plurality of female connectors 127a to 127f into which male connectors provided at the ends of wiring for electrically connecting to the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130 are inserted, and a test connector 128 into which a male connector provided at the end of wiring for electrically connecting to an inspection jig during the test of the gaming machine 1 is inserted are mounted.

[0185] Also, at the other end side in the short side direction of the frame control board 120 (along the lower long side in FIG. 10), a game ball number clear switch 121 for causing a process to clear the number of game balls (game value) owned by the player stored in the frame control unit 120m on the condition of simultaneous operation with the power switch 164 by a game store employee, a ball extraction switch 122 for causing a process (ball extraction operation) to extract the game balls circulated and used in the gaming machine 1 outside the gaming machine on the condition of simultaneous operation with the power switch 164 by a game store employee, an error release switch 123 for causing a process to release a predetermined error or error notification without the condition of simultaneous operation with the power switch 164 by a game store employee, a frame control display 125 for displaying a plurality of information such as an error code according to the number of game balls (game value amount) owned by the player, the type of error, performance information (normal base value, etc.) calculated as a result of the game, and information indicating that the ball extraction operation is in progress, and a frame inspection connector 126 into which a male connector provided at the end of wiring for electrically connecting to an inspection device for inspecting the frame control device 120A (specifically, the frame control unit 120m) at a game store is inserted are mounted.

[0186] The frame control board case 300 includes a first case member 301 formed in a recessed shape with an open bottom to cover the front side of the frame control board 120, and a second case member 311 formed in a recessed shape with an open top to cover the back side of the frame control board 120. By closing the first case member 301 and the second case member 311, a storage space for storing the frame control board 120 is formed.

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

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

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

[0190] On the other end side in the longitudinal direction of the top plate portion 302 and on one end side in the short side direction (near the upper right in FIG. 9(a)), a frame management number seal attaching portion 307 for attaching a frame management number seal 308 on which management information (identification information) of the frame control board 120 is printed is provided. The frame management number seal attaching portion 307 is a rectangular region formed by recessing a part of the top plate portion 302 downward by one step.

[0191] Then, the frame management number seal 308 is attached to the frame management number seal attaching portion 307, and an operation guide seal 309 on which information indicating the ball removal switch 122 and the error release switch 123 is printed is attached at a position between the frame management number seal attaching portion 307 and the fifth step portion 305e and corresponding to the ball removal switch 122 and the error release switch 123.

[0192] Note that the surface of the frame management number seal attaching portion 307 is substantially flush or flush with the back surface of the top plate portion 302 (the surface facing the frame control board 120). Therefore, the height (distance, width) from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the frame management number seal 308 and the height (distance, width) from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 (the surface facing the frame control board 120) are substantially the same or the same.

[0193] A plurality of openings are formed in the third step portion 305c at positions corresponding to a plurality of female connectors 127a to 127f mounted on the frame control board 120, and the plurality of female connectors 127a to 127f are exposed to the outside from each of the plurality of openings, and male connectors provided at the ends of wiring for electrically connecting to the main control device 110A and the effect control device 130A can be inserted into the plurality of female connectors 127a to 127f.

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

[0195] At a position corresponding to the game ball number clear switch 121 mounted on the frame control board 120 in the fifth stage portion 305e, an opening enabling the operation of the game ball number clear switch 121 is formed, and a game ball number clear button 121b for pressing the operation portion of the game ball number clear switch 121 is loosely fitted so as to be vertically movable in this opening. By pressing the game ball number clear button 121b, it is possible to turn on the game ball number clear switch 121.

[0196] Also, at a position corresponding to the ball discharge switch 122 mounted on the frame control board 120 in the fifth stage portion 305e, an opening enabling the operation of the ball discharge switch 122 is formed, and a ball discharge button 122b for pressing the operation portion of the ball discharge switch 122 is loosely fitted so as to be vertically movable in this opening. By pressing the ball discharge button 122b, it is possible to turn on the ball discharge button 122b.

[0197] Also, at a position corresponding to the error reset switch 123 mounted on the frame control board 120 in the fifth stage portion 305e, an opening enabling the operation of the error reset switch 123 is formed, and an error reset button 123b for pressing the operation portion of the error reset switch 123 is loosely fitted so as to be vertically movable in this opening. By pressing the error reset button 123b, it is possible to turn on the error reset switch 123.

[0198] A transparent resin button cover member 310 that rotates and converts between a first state covering the game ball number clear button 121b and a second state exposing the game ball number clear button 121b is attached to the fourth stage portion 305d. When operating the game ball number clear switch 121, the button cover member 310 is converted from the first state, which is the normal state, to the second state.

[0199] On the upper surface of the button cover member 310, there is a printed portion 310a on which the characters "Game Ball Count Clear Switch" indicating the game ball count clear switch 121 are printed. Therefore, information indicating the game ball count clear switch 121, the ball discharge switch 122, and the error release switch 123 is attached to the first case member 301, but information indicating the frame control display 125 is not attached to the first case member 301 and the second case member (frame control board case 300).

[0200] The second case member 311 has a facing wall (bottom plate portion 312) that faces the back surface of the frame control board 120 and serves as the bottom plate of the recess, and a lower peripheral wall portion 313 that stands up (extends) upward from the end portion (peripheral edge portion) of the facing wall and serves as the side wall of the recess.

[0201] At one end in the longitudinal direction of the frame control board case 300 (the left side in FIG. 9(a)), there is provided a frame caulking portion 304A for sealing the frame control board case 300 in a state where the first case member 301 and the second case member 311 housing the frame control board 120 are closed.

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

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

[0204] The caulking receiving portion 314 of the second case member 311 has a first caulking receiving portion 314a used for first sealing the frame control board case 300 and a second caulking receiving portion 314b for resealing the frame control board case 300 after the first opening of the frame control board case 300, and the first caulking receiving portion 314a and the second caulking receiving portion 314b are arranged side by side in the short side direction of the frame control board case 300.

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

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

[0207] When assembling the frame control device 120A configured as described above, first, with the frame control board 120 facing the accommodation space formed by the first case member 301 and the second case member 311, the first case member 301 and the second case member 311 are closed, and the first caulking portion 304a and the first caulking receiving portion 314a are fixed with a fixing member to make the frame control board case 300 in a sealed state.

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

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

[0210] On the other hand, when inspecting the frame control device 120A of the gaming machine 1 installed in the game parlor by opening it, after removing the locking members 318a and 318b from the lock receiving portions, the mounting shaft portions 315a and 315b are removed from the mounting shaft portions, and the frame control device 120A is removed from the back side of the inner frame 3. Then, the frame control board case 300 is opened by releasing the sealing by the frame caulking portion 304A by breaking the breaking portion of the first caulking portion 304a and the breaking portion of the first caulking receiving portion 314a using a tool such as pliers.

[0211] After that, when the frame control board 120 is housed in the frame control board case 300 and the frame control device 120A is reassembled, first, with the frame control board 120 facing the accommodation space formed by the first case member 301 and the second case member 311, the first case member 301 and the second case member 311 are closed, and the second caulking portion 304b and the second caulking receiving portion 314b are fixed by a fixing member to reseal the frame control board case 300.

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

[0213] When attaching the re-sealed frame control device 120A to the back side of the inner frame 3 (specifically, the position overlapping the rear side of the power supply device 160A), turn the one end side where various connectors of the frame control device 120A are provided upward, and in a tilted state where this one end side falls backward, pivotally support the mounting shaft portions 315a, 315b of the second case member 311 on each of the two mounting bearing portions (not shown) provided on the back side of the inner frame 3. From this state, rotate it to an upright state where the one end side where various connectors of the frame control device 120A are provided and the other end side where no various connectors are provided are arranged vertically, and fix the locking members 318a, 318b attached to the second case member 311 to each of the two locking receiving portions (not shown) provided on the back side of the inner frame 3.

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

[0215] In this way, the frame management number seal 308 is affixed to the frame management number seal affixing portion 307 recessed from the surface of the frame control board case 300 (the surface of the top plate portion 302). Therefore, even if an object hits the frame control board case 300 during the transportation or installation of the gaming machine 1, it is possible to prevent the frame management number seal 308 from being easily damaged and prevent the inconvenience that the management information (identification information) printed on the frame management number seal 308 becomes difficult to read.

[0216] Further, instead of directly operating the operation part of the game ball number clear switch 121, an operation is made to operate a game ball number clear button 121b that is loosely fitted in an opening that enables the operation of the game ball number clear switch 121. Therefore, it is possible to suppress inconveniences such as the game ball number clear switch 121 malfunctioning due to static electricity or the like when operating the game ball number clear switch 121. Also, since the game ball number clear button 121b is loosely fitted in the opening that enables the operation of the game ball number clear switch 121, it is possible to prevent this opening from being in an open state normally, and it is also possible to suppress fraudulent acts such as allowing foreign matter to enter the inside of the frame control device 120A.

[0217] Further, instead of directly operating the operation part of the ball discharge switch 122, an operation is made to operate a ball discharge button 122b that is loosely fitted in an opening that enables the operation of the ball discharge switch 122. Therefore, it is possible to suppress inconveniences such as the ball discharge switch 122 malfunctioning due to static electricity or the like when operating the ball discharge switch 122. Also, since the ball discharge button 122b is loosely fitted in the opening that enables the operation of the ball discharge switch 122, it is possible to prevent this opening from being in an open state normally, and it is also possible to suppress fraudulent acts such as allowing foreign matter to enter the inside of the frame control device 120A.

[0218] Further, instead of directly operating the operation part of the error reset switch 123, an operation is made to operate an error reset button 123b that is loosely fitted in an opening that enables the operation of the error reset switch 123. Therefore, it is possible to suppress inconveniences such as the error reset switch 123 malfunctioning due to static electricity or the like when operating the error reset switch 123. Also, since the error reset button 123b is loosely fitted in the opening that enables the operation of the error reset switch 123, it is possible to prevent this opening from being in an open state normally, and it is also possible to suppress fraudulent acts such as allowing foreign matter to enter the inside of the frame control device 120A.

[0219] In addition, a button cover member 310 is provided for converting the frame control board case 300 between a first state in which the game ball number clear button 121b is covered and a second state in which the game ball number clear button 121b is exposed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience that the game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121) is accidentally pressed and the number of game balls owned by the player is cleared.

[0220] Further, the frame control board case 300 is provided with a locking claw 316 for restricting the conversion of the button cover member 310 from a first state in which the game ball number clear button 121b is covered to a second state in which the game ball number clear button 121b is exposed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the button cover member 310 from being unintentionally converted to the second state in which the game ball number clear button 121b is exposed, and it is possible to suppress the inconvenience that the game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121) is accidentally pressed and the number of game balls owned by the player is cleared.

[0221] Also, at a position corresponding to the game ball number clear switch 121 in the frame control board case 300 (button cover member 310), a printing portion 310a (guide information related to the game ball number clear switch 121) with the characters "Game Ball Number Clear Switch" indicating the game ball number clear switch 121 is provided. Therefore, it becomes easier to grasp the existence and position of the game ball number clear switch 121, and it is possible to improve the convenience of the game store staff who operate the game ball number clear switch 121.

[0222] In addition, at a position corresponding to the ball drain switch 122 in the frame control board case 300 (top plate portion 302), an operation guide label 309 with information indicating the ball drain switch 122 (guide information related to the ball drain switch 122) printed thereon is affixed. Therefore, it becomes easier to grasp the existence and position of the ball drain switch 122, and it is possible to improve the convenience of the game store staff who operate the ball drain switch 122.

[0223] In addition, an operation guide label 309 with information indicating the error release switch 123 (guidance information related to the error release switch 123) printed thereon is attached to the position corresponding to the error release switch 123 on the frame control board case 300 (the top plate portion 302). Therefore, it becomes easier to grasp the existence and position of the error release switch 123, and it is possible to improve the convenience for the game store staff who operate the error release switch 123.

[0224] In addition, information indicating the frame control display 125 (guidance information related to the frame control display 125) is not provided at the position corresponding to the frame control display 125 on the frame control board case 300 (the position corresponding to the frame control display 125 among the first case members 301). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the visibility of the frame control display 125 and other electronic components (the frame control unit 120m, integrated circuit, capacitor, resistor, connector, etc.) is hindered by the information indicating the frame control display 125 (guidance information related to the frame control display 125), and it is possible to improve the convenience for the game store staff.

[0225] In addition, the frame control device 120A attached to the back side of the inner frame 3 is rotatable via the mounting shaft portions 315a and 315b. Therefore, it is possible to easily check whether any unauthorized parts are attached to the back side or the like of the frame control device 120A, and it is possible to improve the convenience for the game store staff.

[0226] In addition, the locations where various connectors of the frame control device 120A are provided (the second step portion 305b and the third step portion 305c) are protected by covering them with the lower cover member 120B. Therefore, it is possible to prevent damage to the various connectors provided in the frame control device 120A and disconnection of the wiring due to external factors, and it is possible to appropriately perform signal transmission and reception with the main control device 110A.

[0227] In addition, the frame control display 125 mounted on the frame control board 120 is not covered by the lower cover member 120B. Therefore, the visibility of the frame control display 125 is not reduced by the lower cover member 120B, and it becomes easier to check the display content of the frame control display 125.

[0228] Note that the operation part of the game ball number clear switch 121 may be directly operated without providing the game ball number clear button 121b, or the game ball number clear switch 121 and the game ball number clear button 121b may be integrated to form a game ball number clear button.

[0229] Also, the operation part of the ball discharge switch 122 may be directly operated without providing the ball discharge button 122b, or the ball discharge switch 122 and the ball discharge button 122b may be integrated to form a ball discharge button.

[0230] Moreover, the operation part of the error release switch 123 may be directly operated without providing the error release button 123b, or the error release switch 123 and the error release button 123b may be integrated to form an error release button.

[0231] In addition, although the locking claw 316 for restricting the conversion of the button cover member 310 to the second state is provided on the second case member 311, this locking claw 316 may be provided on the first case member 301, or may be constituted by a member different from the first case member 301 and the second case member 311 and attached to the first case member 301 or the second case member 311.

[0232] (Configuration of the frame control board) The configuration of the frame control board 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 15. FIG. 11 is a plan view of the frame control board 120, FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the frame control board 120, FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of the periphery of the frame control unit 120m and the frame control display 125, FIG. 14 is a view excluding various electronic components around the frame control unit and the frame control display, and FIG. 15 is a partial perspective view of the periphery of the frame control unit 120m and the frame control display 125. Note that a plurality of electronic components (integrated circuits, resistors, capacitors, etc.) for outputting signals from the above-described test connector 128 are mounted on the gaming machine 1 used for testing, but are not mounted on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold in game arcades, and thus are not shown here.

[0233] The frame control board 120 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a corner portion (the lower right corner in FIG. 11) at one end side in the longitudinal direction of a flat plate that is long in the left-right direction cut out. Mounting reference lines KJ that serve as references for the mounting positions of various electronic components and identification symbols (e.g., "IC1", etc.) indicating various electronic components are printed in white on the blue (or green) surface. Various electronic components (frame control unit 120m, game ball count clear switch 121, ball extraction switch 122, error release switch 123, frame control display 125, integrated circuit (IC), capacitor, resistor, resistor array, connector, etc.) are mounted according to the identification symbols in accordance with the mounting reference line KJ.

[0234] In this embodiment, the integrated circuit has a code of IC "〇〇 (1 - 2 digits)" or X "〇 (1 digit)", the capacitor has a code of BC or C "〇〇 (1 - 2 digits)", the resistor has a code of R "〇〇 (1 - 2 digits)", the resistor array has a code of RA "〇 (1 digit)", the mounting reference line is given a code of KJ, the identification symbol of the integrated circuit has a code of IC "〇〇 (1 - 2 digits)"b or X "〇 (1 digit)"b, the identification symbol of the capacitor has a code of C "〇〇 (1 - 2 digits)"b, the identification symbol of the resistor has a code of R "〇〇 (1 - 2 digits)"b, and the identification symbol of the resistor array has a code of RA "〇 (1 digit)".

[0235] Near the center of the frame control board 120, a frame control unit 120m (one-chip microcomputer) is mounted. On the other end side in the short side direction of the frame control board 120 (near the end on the side opposite to the main control device 110A along the long side on the right side in FIG. 10), there are a game ball count clear switch 121, a ball extraction switch 122, an error release switch 123 for a game store employee to operate, a frame control display 125 for displaying predetermined information in red, and a male connector provided at the end of a wiring for electrically connecting to an inspection device for inspecting the gaming machine 1 in the game store. A frame inspection connector 126 into which the male connector is inserted is mounted.

[0236] Note that the frame control display 125 is farther away from the end of the frame control board 120 (the long side on the right side in FIG. 11) than the game ball count clear switch 121, the ball extraction switch 122, and the error release switch 123.

[0237] At one end in the short side direction of the frame control board 120 (near the end on the main control device 110A side along the long side on the left side in FIG. 11), a plurality of female connectors 127a to 127f into which male connectors provided at the ends of wirings for electrically connecting to the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130 are inserted are mounted. Other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.) are mounted at appropriate locations over substantially the entire area of the frame control board 120.

[0238] Note that the position near one end in the longitudinal direction of the frame control board 120 is a high component concentrated mounting area HM (an area with a higher mounting density of high components than other areas) of electronic components taller than the frame control display 125 such as the electrolytic capacitor BC and the integrated circuit IC14. The periphery of the frame control display 125 is a low component concentrated mounting area (an area with a higher mounting density of low components than high components) of electronic components lower than the frame control display 125 such as integrated circuits and resistors.

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

[0240] Also, on the upper surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m, chip information 120m1 indicating the frame control unit 120m (chip model number and product code) is printed in black. Alongside the chip information 120m1, a model information seal 120m2 for the frame chip, on which chip information (model number, manufacturer name, etc.) indicating the frame control unit 120m is printed in black on a white base seal, is affixed. Near the frame control unit 120m (one-chip microcomputer) (at a position where the socket does not overlap), an identification symbol of IC1 indicating the frame control unit 120m is printed in white.

[0241] The game ball count clear switch 121, the ball discharge switch 122, and the error release switch 123 are the same components with an operation part (button part) protruding from the upper surface of the cubic switch body. A plurality of terminals protruding from the bottom of the switch body are inserted into a plurality of through holes formed inside a square mounting reference line KJ (slightly larger than the outline of the switch body) printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120 and are mounted.

[0242] Also, near each of the game ball count clear switch 121, the ball discharge switch 122, and the error release switch 123 (outside the mounting reference line KJ), an identification symbol of SW "〇 (one-digit number)" indicating the corresponding switch is printed in white.

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

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

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

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

[0247] [[ID=ID=16]]Each female connector 127a to 127f is mounted by inserting a plurality of terminals protruding from the bottom of a connector body in the shape of a recessed chamber with an open upper surface into a plurality of through holes formed inside a mounting reference line KJ (slightly larger than the outline of the connector body) printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120.

[0248] Also, in the vicinity of each of the female connectors 127a to 127f (outside the mounting reference line KJ), an identification symbol CN "〇 (one-digit number)" indicating the corresponding female connector is printed in white.

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

[0250] Also, integrated circuit information such as the model number and manufacturer name of the frame control display 125 is printed in white on the upper surface of the main body of each integrated circuit. Near each integrated circuit, identification symbols such as IC "〇〇 (1 - 2 digits)" or X "〇 (1 digit)" indicating the corresponding integrated circuit (IC "〇〇 (1 - 2 digits)" b, X1a, etc.) are printed in white.

[0251] Electrolytic capacitors (BC, C "〇〇 (1 - 2 digits)") are mounted by inserting a plurality of terminals protruding from the bottom of a cylindrical main body into a plurality of through holes formed inside a circular mounting reference line KJ printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120.

[0252] Capacitor information such as the model number and capacitance of the electrolytic capacitor (C67a for electrolytic capacitor C67) is printed in black on the upper surface and side surface of the main body of the electrolytic capacitor. Near each electrolytic capacitor, an identification symbol of C "〇〇 (1 - 2 digits)" indicating the corresponding electrolytic capacitor (C "〇〇 (1 - 2 digits)" b) is printed in white. Note that the font size of the capacitor information printed on the side surface of the electrolytic capacitor body is larger than that of the capacitor information printed on the upper surface of the electrolytic capacitor body, and the font size of the capacitor information printed on the lower side surface of the electrolytic capacitor body is larger than that of the upper side capacitor information.

[0253] Resistors (R "〇〇 (1 - 2 digits)") are mounted by inserting two terminals protruding from the longitudinal ends of the main body into through holes formed inside two circular mounting reference lines KJ (not shown) printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120.

[0254] Also, in the vicinity of each of the resistors, an identification symbol R「〇〇(1 - 2 digits)」indicating the corresponding resistor (R「〇〇(1 - 2 digits)」b) is printed in white.

[0255] The resistor array (RA「〇(1 digit)」) is mounted by inserting a plurality of terminals protruding from the bottom of the horizontally long main body into a plurality of through - holes formed inside a rectangular mounting reference line KJ printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120.

[0256] Also, on the side surface of the main body of each resistor array, resistor array information such as the model number and manufacturer of the resistor array (not shown in the figure) is printed, and in the vicinity of each of the resistor arrays, an identification symbol CRA「〇(1 digit)」indicating the corresponding resistor array (RA「〇(1 digit)」b) is printed in white.

[0257] The inside of each mounting reference line KJ is a non - printing area where no identification symbol indicating an electronic component is printed, and no electronic components other than the corresponding electronic component are mounted.

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

[0259] A non - mounting area NZA where no electronic component is mounted is provided between the end of the frame control board 120 corresponding to the frame control display 125 and the frame control display 125. On one side in the longitudinal direction of the frame control display 125 (the upper side in FIG. 15), a low - mounting area MA where electronic components lower than the frame control display 125 are mounted and electronic components higher than the frame control display 125 are not mounted is provided, and on the other side in the longitudinal direction of the frame control display 125 (the lower side in FIG. 15), a high - mounting area HA where both electronic components higher than the frame control display 125 are mounted is provided.

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

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

[0262] For the frame control display information (model number 125a1, lot number 125a2) printed on the upper surface of the main body of the frame control display 125, it is white characters in the fourth font (the fourth typeface). For the various information (number of game balls, error code, performance information, etc.) displayed on the display unit (7-segment) of the frame control display 125, it is red characters in the fifth font (the fifth typeface).

[0263] For the integrated circuit information (model number, manufacturer name) printed on the upper surface of the main body of various integrated circuits, it is white characters in the sixth font (the sixth typeface). For the capacitor information (model number, capacitance, manufacturer name, etc.) printed on the upper surface and side surface of the main body of each electrolytic capacitor, it is black characters in the seventh font (the seventh typeface). For the resistor array information (model number, manufacturer name, etc.) printed on the side surface of the main body of each resistor array, it is white characters in the eighth font (the eighth typeface).

[0264] Thus, the connectors 127a to 127f for electrically connecting to the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130 are provided near one end of the frame control board 120 (one end side in the short side direction on the main control device 110A side), and the frame control display 125 is provided near an end different from one end of the frame control board 120 (the other end side in the short side direction on the side opposite to the main control device 110A). Therefore, it is possible to suppress inconveniences such as the frame control display 125 getting in the way when the connectors are attached and detached, and it is possible to suppress the wiring extending from the connectors from obstructing the visibility of the frame control display 125, thereby improving the convenience for game store employees.

[0265] Also, the connectors 127a to 127f for electrically connecting to the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130 are provided near one end of the frame control board 120 (one end side in the short side direction on the main control device 110A side), and the game ball number clear switch 121 is provided near an end different from one end of the frame control board 120 (the other end side in the short side direction on the side opposite to the main control device 110A). Therefore, it is possible to suppress inconveniences such as accidentally operating the game ball number clear switch 121 when the connectors are attached and detached, and it is possible to suppress the wiring extending from the connectors from interfering with the operation of the game ball number clear switch 121, thereby improving the convenience for game store employees.

[0266] Also, the connectors 127a to 127f for electrically connecting to the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130 are provided near one end of the frame control board 120 (one end side in the short side direction on the main control device 110A side), and the ball discharge switch 122 is provided near an end different from one end of the frame control board 120 (the other end side in the short side direction on the side opposite to the main control device 110A). Therefore, it is possible to suppress inconveniences such as accidentally operating the ball discharge switch 122 when the connectors are attached and detached, and it is possible to suppress the wiring extending from the connectors from interfering with the operation of the ball discharge switch 122, thereby improving the convenience for game store employees.

[0267] In addition, connectors 127a to 127f for electrically connecting to the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130 are provided near one end of the frame control board 120 (one end side in the short side direction on the main control device 110A side), and the error release switch 123 is provided near an end different from one end of the frame control board 120 (the other end side in the short side direction on the side opposite to the main control device 110A). Therefore, it is possible to suppress inconveniences such as accidentally operating the error release switch 123 when attaching or detaching the connectors, and it is also possible to suppress inconveniences such as the wiring extending from the connectors interfering with the operation of the error release switch 123, thereby improving the convenience for game store employees.

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

[0269] In addition, a frame control display 125 for displaying information indicating that the game ball extraction operation for extracting game balls circulated and used in the gaming machine 1 outside the gaming machine is in progress and a ball extraction switch 122 for performing the ball extraction operation are provided at positions near the same end of the frame control board 120. Therefore, when operating the ball extraction switch 122, it becomes easier to check the frame control display 125, and it is possible to improve the convenience for game store employees.

[0270] In addition, a frame control display 125 for displaying an error code corresponding to the type of error and an error release switch 123 for releasing the error or error notification are provided at positions near the same end of the frame control board. Therefore, when operating the error release switch 123, it becomes easier to check the frame control display 125, and it is possible to improve the convenience for game store employees.

[0271] In addition, the frame control display 125 is located farther from the end (the right long side in FIG. 10) of the frame control board 120 than the game ball count clear switch 121, the ball discharge switch 122, and the error release switch 123. Therefore, the frame control display 125 is arranged closer to the center of the frame control board 120, making it possible to improve the visibility of the frame control display 125.

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

[0273] In addition, on one side in the longitudinal direction of the frame control display 125 (the upper side in FIG. 15), a low-profile mounting area MA is provided where electronic components lower than the frame control display 125 are mounted and electronic components higher than the frame control display 125 are not mounted. On the other side in the longitudinal direction of the frame control display 125 (the lower side in FIG. 15), a high-profile mounting area HA is provided where both electronic components higher than the frame control display 125 are mounted. Therefore, while relaxing the restrictions on the arrangement of electronic components, the presence of the low-profile mounting area MA makes it possible to easily visually observe the frame control display 125.

[0274] Moreover, on the frame control board 120, mounting reference lines KJ for various electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold in game arcades are printed. On the other hand, for various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, test connectors 128, etc.) that are mounted on the gaming machine 1 used for testing but not on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold in game arcades, the mounting reference lines KJ are not printed. Therefore, when visually checking the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold in game arcades, it is possible to prevent misunderstandings such as the impression that no electronic components are mounted despite the presence of printed mounting reference lines.

[0275] In addition, on the mounting reference line KJ, there are a first mounting reference line printed at the mounting position of a first electronic component (such as the frame control unit 120m, integrated circuit, etc.) whose terminals protrude laterally from both side portions, and a second mounting reference line printed at the mounting position of a second electronic component (such as the game ball number clear switch 121, ball discharge switch 122, error release switch 123, frame control display 125, electrolytic capacitor BC, etc.) whose terminals protrude downward from the bottom. The first mounting reference line is formed between the terminals protruding from both side portions of the first electronic component, and the second mounting reference line is formed so as to surround the terminals protruding from the bottom of the second electronic component. Therefore, the arrangement efficiency of the mounting reference line KJ on the frame control board 120 can be improved, and it becomes possible to reduce the size of the frame control board 120.

[0276] Also, the mounting reference line KJ is formed so as to surround the outer shape of the main body portion of the electronic component (in a shape imitating the outline), the inside of the mounting reference line KJ is set as a non-printing area for the identification symbol of the electronic component, and the outside of the mounting reference line KJ is set as a printing area for the identification symbol of the electronic component. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience that the identification symbol of the electronic component becomes invisible due to the electronic component, and it is also possible to suppress the situation where an unauthorized electronic component is mounted inside the mounting reference line KJ.

[0277] Also, the mounting reference line KJ is formed so as to surround the outer shape of the main body portion of the electronic component, and the inside of the mounting reference line KJ of the first electronic component (such as the frame control unit 120m, integrated circuit, etc.) whose terminals protrude laterally from both side portions is set as a non-mounting area for the electronic component. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the situation where an unauthorized electronic component is mounted inside the mounting reference line KJ.

[0278] In addition, on the frame control board 120, there are printed the identification symbols of various electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold in game arcades, and the identification symbols of various electronic components that are mounted on the gaming machine 1 used for testing but not mounted on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold in game arcades. Therefore, the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 used for testing and the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold in game arcades can be made common, and it becomes possible to improve the development efficiency and production efficiency.

[0279] Also, a high-component concentration mounting area HM for electronic components taller than the frame control display 125 including the electrolytic capacitor BC is provided at a position near the longitudinal end of the frame control board 120, and the frame control display 125 is mounted at a position near the center in the longitudinal direction of the frame control board 120. Therefore, even if the resin-made frame control board case 300 is pressed and the central portion of the frame control board case 300 is bent, it is less likely that the frame control board 120 will collide with electronic components taller than the frame control display 125 including the electrolytic capacitor BC, the frame control display 125 becomes easier to visually recognize, and it becomes possible to improve the arrangement efficiency of the electronic components on the frame control board 120.

[0280] Also, the correct viewing direction (direction in which it can be correctly read) of various information displayed on the display surface 125a (six 7-segments) of the frame control display 125 is the same as the correct viewing direction of the frame control display information printed on the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125. Therefore, it is possible to prevent misattachment of the frame control display 125, and it becomes easier to simultaneously confirm various information displayed on the display surface 125a (six 7-segments) of the frame control display 125 and the frame control display information.

[0281] Also, the display modes (font, display color) of various information (number of game balls, error code, performance information, etc.) displayed on the display section (six 7-segments) of the frame control display 125 are made different from the display modes (font, printing color) of the frame control display information printed on the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125. Therefore, it becomes less likely to confuse the various information displayed on the display section (six 7-segments) of the frame control display 125 and the frame control display information, and it becomes possible to improve the discriminability of the various information displayed on the display section of the frame control display 125.

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

[0283] In addition, the display modes (font, display color) of various types of information (number of game balls, error code, performance information, etc.) displayed on the display unit (six 7-segment displays) of the frame control display 125 are made different from the display modes (font, display color) of the various types of information (model number, manufacturer name, etc.) printed on the various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, etc.) mounted on the frame control board 120. Therefore, it becomes difficult to confuse the various types of information displayed on the display unit of the frame control display 125 with the various types of information printed on the various electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120, and it is possible to improve the distinctiveness of the various types of information displayed on the display unit of the frame control display 125, thereby improving the convenience for game store employees.

[0284] In addition, the display modes (font, printing color) of the frame control display information (model number, lot number, etc.) printed on the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 are made different from the display modes (font, display color) of the various types of information (model number, manufacturer name, etc.) printed on the various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistor arrays, etc.) mounted on the frame control board 120. Therefore, it becomes difficult to confuse the frame control display information printed on the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 with the various types of information printed on the various electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120, and it is possible to improve the distinctiveness of the frame control display information and the various types of information printed on the various electronic components, thereby improving the convenience for game store employees.

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

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

[0287] Note that a plurality of female connectors 127a to 117f for signal transmission and reception with the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130 are mounted on one end side in the short direction of the frame control board 120. However, they may be mounted on one end side in the long direction of the frame control board 120. Alternatively, a female connector for signal transmission and reception with the main control board 110 may be arranged on one end side in the short direction of the frame control board 120, and a female connector for signal transmission and reception with the effect control board 130 may be arranged on one end side in the long direction of the frame control board 120. Or, a female connector for signal transmission and reception with the main control board 110 may be arranged on one end side in the long direction of the frame control board 120, and a female connector for signal transmission and reception with the effect control board 130 may be arranged on one end side in the short direction of the frame control board 120. Other mounting arrangements are also possible.

[0288] Also, the frame control display 125 is mounted on the other end side in the short direction of the frame control board 120 (a position near the end opposite to the main control device 110A). However, if it is near the game ball number clear switch 121, the ball discharge switch 122, or the error release switch 123, it may be mounted at a position closer to the center of the frame control board 120, or may be mounted on the end side in the long direction of the frame control board 120.

[0289] Also, the game ball number clear switch 121, the ball discharge switch 122, and the error release switch 123 are mounted on the other end side in the short direction of the frame control board 120. However, if it is on the end side of the frame control board 120 different from the mounting positions of the plurality of female connectors 127a to 117f for signal transmission and reception with the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130, they may be mounted on the end side in the long direction of the frame control board 120, or other mounting arrangements are also possible.

[0290] Further, on the frame control board 120, identification symbols for each of a test connector 128 not mounted on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold at a game parlor and electronic components (integrated circuits, resistors, capacitors, etc.) for outputting signals from the test connector 128 are printed. On the other hand, while the mounting reference lines KJ thereof are not printed, it is also possible not to print both the identification symbols and the mounting reference lines KJ, or to print both the identification symbols and the mounting reference lines KJ, or to print the mounting reference lines KJ without printing the identification symbols.

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

[0292] (Arrangement configuration of electronic components in the frame control board case) The arrangement configuration of the electronic components in the frame control board case 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the arrangement configuration of the electronic components in the frame control board case 300 in which the frame control board 120 is housed, and FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line H-H of FIG. 15.

[0293] The first case member 301 that covers the front side of the frame control board 120 is provided with a plurality of stepped portions (first stepped portion to sixth stepped portion) that form a step between the top plate portion 302 (first opposing wall) at a position near the end of the frame control board 120. That is, since the transparency changes around the boundary portion (the recessed portion from the top plate portion 302 to each stepped portion) between the top plate portion 302 and each stepped portion, the visibility of the frame control board 120 when the frame control board 120 is viewed through from above around the boundary portion between the top plate portion 302 and each stepped portion is poor.

[0294] Further, the top plate portion 302 of the first case member 301 is provided with a frame management number sticker attachment portion 307 at a position near the end of the frame control board 120, and a frame management number sticker 308 with various information printed on a transparent base sticker is attached to the frame management number sticker attachment portion 307. That is, since the transparency changes around the boundary between the top plate portion 302 and the frame management number sticker attachment portion 307 and around the frame management number sticker 308, the visibility of the frame control board 120 when the frame control board 120 is viewed through from above around the boundary between the top plate portion 302 and the frame management number sticker attachment portion 307 and around the frame management number sticker 308 is poor.

[0295] Further, an operation guide sticker 309 with various information printed on a transparent base sticker is attached to the top plate portion 302 of the first case member 301 at a position between the frame management number sticker attachment portion 307 and the fifth stepped portion (sixth opposing wall). That is, since the transparency changes around the operation guide sticker 309, the visibility of the frame control board 120 when the frame control board 120 is viewed through from above around the operation guide sticker 309 is poor.

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

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

[0298] In addition, a plurality of electrolytic capacitors BC, which are taller components than the frame control unit 120m and the frame control display 125, are mounted at positions overlapping with the frame management number seal attachment portion 307 and the frame management number seal 308 with low visibility in the front and rear (in the thickness direction of the frame control board 120).

[0299] In addition, the integrated circuit IC14, which is a taller component than the frame control unit 120m and the frame control display 125 but lower in height during mounting than the electrolytic capacitor BC, is mounted at a position overlapping with the operation guide seal 309 with low visibility in the front and rear (in the thickness direction of the frame control board 120).

[0300] In addition, the frame control display 125 is arranged at a position closer to the end of the frame control board 120 (a position adjacent to the upper peripheral wall portion 303) so that the display surface 125a can be visually recognized through the frame control board case 300 from both the viewing point 1 looking down on the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 from above and the viewing point 2 looking down diagonally from above on the side wall portion (the upper peripheral wall portion 303) of the frame control board case 300.

[0301] In this way, the frame control unit 120m (one-chip microcomputer) is mounted at a position overlapping with the top plate portion 302 (the first opposing wall) in the front and rear (in the thickness direction of the frame control board 120) so as not to overlap with the first-stage portion (the second opposing wall) to the sixth-stage portion (the seventh opposing wall), the frame management number seal 308, and the operation guide seal 309. Therefore, the visibility of the frame control unit 120m (one-chip microcomputer) can be ensured, and the occurrence of illegal acts on the frame control unit 120m can be suppressed.

[0302] In addition, the frame control display 125, whose height during mounting is lower than that of the tall components such as the electrolytic capacitor BC, is mounted at a position overlapping with the top plate portion 302 (the first opposing wall) in the front and rear (in the thickness direction of the frame control board 120) so as not to overlap with the first stage portion (the second opposing wall) to the sixth stage portion (the seventh opposing wall), the frame management number seal 308, and the operation guide seal 309. Therefore, the visibility of the frame control display 125 can be ensured, and it becomes possible to easily check various information displayed on the frame control display 125.

[0303] Also, at positions overlapping with the frame management number seal attachment portion 307 and the frame management number seal 308 where the visibility is low in the front and rear (in the thickness direction of the frame control board 120), a plurality of electrolytic capacitors BC, which are taller components than the frame control unit 120m and the frame control display 125, are mounted. Therefore, it is possible to achieve a suitable component arrangement that enables reading of information printed on the upper surface of the electrolytic capacitor BC and the like.

[0304] At positions overlapping with the frame management number seal attachment portion 307 and the frame management number seal 308 where the visibility is low in the front and rear (in the thickness direction of the frame control board 120), an integrated circuit IC14, which is a taller component than the frame control unit 120m and the frame control display 125, is mounted. Therefore, it is possible to achieve a suitable component arrangement that enables reading of information printed on the upper surface of the integrated circuit IC14 and the like.

[0305] In addition, the frame control display 125 is arranged at a position where the display surface 125a is visible from the outside of the side wall portion (the upper peripheral wall portion 303) of the frame control board case 300. Therefore, it becomes easier to check the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125, and it becomes possible to easily check various information displayed on the frame control display 125.

[0306] (Relationship of distances between two points for each part of the frame control device) Using FIG. 18, the relationship of distances between two points for each part of the frame control device 120A will be described. FIG. 18 is a D-D cross-sectional view of FIG. 16.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0323] In addition, with respect to the identification display of the frame control display 125 (frame control display information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) and the identification display of a predetermined capacitor (for example, electrolytic capacitors C41 and C67) (capacitor information such as model number, capacitance, and manufacturer name), the height (distance, width) in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 is lower for the identification display of the frame control display 125. Therefore, even when visually recognizing through the frame control substrate case 300, it is difficult to confuse the identification display of the frame control display 125 with the identification display of the predetermined capacitor, and it becomes possible to improve the distinguishability between the identification display of the frame control display 125 and the identification display of the predetermined capacitor, thereby making it possible to improve the convenience for game store employees.

[0324] In addition, with respect to the identification display of the frame control display 125 (frame control display information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) and the identification display of the frame control unit 120m (chip information 120m1 indicating the frame control unit 120m, chip information such as model number and manufacturer name printed on the frame chip model information seal 120m2), the height (distance, width) in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 is made different. Therefore, even when visually recognizing through the frame control substrate case 300, it is difficult to confuse the identification display of the frame control display 125 with the identification display of the frame control unit 120m, and it becomes possible to improve the distinguishability between the identification display of the frame control display 125 and the identification display of the frame control unit 120m, thereby making it possible to improve the convenience for game store employees.

[0325] Note that although the frame control unit 120m is implemented on the frame control board 120 using sockets, it may also be implemented by inserting a plurality of terminals of the frame control unit 120m into a plurality of through-holes provided in the frame control board 120. In this case, the distance (height, width) H6 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control unit 120m (the printed surface of the chip information, the chip model information seal) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) H5 in the thickness direction of the board from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 (the printed surface of the frame control display information such as the model number 125a1 and the lot number 125a2) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300, and is smaller than the distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the printed surface of the identification symbols of the respective electronic components) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (or the frame management number seal 308).

[0326] (Relationship of distances between two points for each part with the frame control display as a reference) Using FIG. 19, the relationship of distances between two points for each part with the frame control display 125 as a reference will be described. FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line E-E of FIG. 16.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0338] Also, the distance in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 (the printing surface of the frame control display information such as the model number 125a1 and the lot number 125a2) to the upper surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (the printing surface of the chip information 120m1, the model information seal 120m2 for the frame chip) and the distance in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 to the upper surface of the main body of the integrated circuit X1 (height, width) are made different. Therefore, it becomes difficult to confuse (easy to distinguish) the information displayed on the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125, the information displayed on the upper surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m, and the information displayed on the upper surface of the integrated circuit X1, and it becomes possible to improve the convenience of the game store employees who visually inspect various electronic components of the frame control board 120 through the frame control board case 300.

[0339] Also, the distance in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 (the printing surface for frame control display information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) to the upper surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (the printing surface for chip information 120m1, the frame chip model information seal 120m2) is made different from the distance in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125 to the upper surface of the main body of the integrated circuit IC15 (height, width). Therefore, it becomes difficult to confuse the information displayed on the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125, the information displayed on the upper surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m, and the information displayed on the upper surface of the integrated circuit IC15 (it becomes easy to distinguish them), and it becomes possible to improve the convenience for game store employees to visually inspect various electronic components of the frame control board 120 through the frame control board case 300.

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

[0341] (Seal affixed to the frame control board case) Using FIG. 20, the seal affixed to the frame control board case 300 will be described. FIG. 20(a) is a diagram showing the frame management number seal 308 affixed to the frame management number seal affixing portion 307, FIG. 20(b) is a diagram showing the operation guide seal 309 affixed to the frame control board case 300 side by side with the frame management number seal 308, and FIG. 20(c) is a diagram for comparing the main management number seal 208 and the frame management number seal 308.

[0342] As shown in Fig. 20(a), the frame management number seal 308 is a transparent rectangular seal, and includes a light-transmitting portion 308a that allows the rear to be seen through, a frame management information printing portion 308b on which the management information of the frame control device 120A is printed, an opener entry column 308c for entering the opener of the frame control board case 300, an opening date entry column 308d for entering the opening date of the frame control board case 300, an information printing portion 308e on which predetermined character information is printed, a line portion 308f printed along the outer shape of the frame management number seal 308, and a light-transmitting window portion 308g that allows the rear of the frame management number seal 308 to be seen through.

[0343] The frame management information printing portion 308b is provided at a position closer to the upper side of the frame management number seal 308, and includes a white printing portion (light-impermeable portion) composed of a square first region and a rectangular second region extending rightward from the right side portion of the first region, a two-dimensional code (QR code: registered trademark) printed in the first region of the white printing portion (light-impermeable portion), an identification symbol "AA-1" indicating the manufacturer name printed in the second region, and the management number "No.111111" of the frame control board 120. The two-dimensional code (QR code: registered trademark) contains information on the manufacturer name and the management number.

[0344] The opener entry column 308c is a horizontally long rectangular white printing portion (light-impermeable portion), and is provided at a position closer to the left side below the frame management number seal 308.

[0345] The opening date entry column 308d is a horizontally long rectangular white printing portion (light-impermeable portion), and is provided on the right side of the frame management number seal 308, with a space between it and the opener entry column 208c on the right side.

[0346] The information printing unit 308e includes a first information printing unit 308e1 for printing "Frame Control Board Management Number" in black above the frame management information printing unit 308b, a second information printing unit 308e2 for printing "Opener" in black above the opener entry field 308c, a third information printing unit 308e3 for printing "Date of Opening" in black above the date of opening entry field 308d, and a fourth information printing unit 308e4 for printing "Company Name: [Company Name]" in black at a position near the lower end of the frame management number seal 308.

[0347] The line part 308f includes a left line part 308f1 printed along the outer edge on the left side of the frame management number seal 308 from near the first information printing unit 308e1 to near the fourth information printing unit 308e4, and a right line part 308f2 printed along the outer edge on the right side of the frame management number seal 308 from near the first information printing unit 308e1 to near the fourth information printing unit 308e4. The frame management information printing unit 308b, the opener entry field 308c, the date of opening entry field 308d, etc. are surrounded by the left line part 308f1 and the right line part 308f2.

[0348] The light-transmitting window part 308g includes a first light-transmitting window part 308g1 provided between the frame management information printing unit 308b and the opener entry field 308c, a second light-transmitting window part 308g2 provided between the frame management information printing unit 308b and the date of opening entry field 308d, a third light-transmitting window part 308g3 provided between the opener entry field 308c and the date of opening entry field 308d, a fourth light-transmitting window part 308g4 provided between the opener entry field 308c and the left line part 308f1, and a fifth light-transmitting window part 308g5 provided between the date of opening entry field 308d and the right line part 308f2.

[0349] Through each light-transmitting window portion 308g1 to 308g5 and the frame control board case 300, various electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120 can be visually recognized. When visually recognizing the various electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120 only through the frame control board case 300 and when visually recognizing the various electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120 through the light-transmitting window portion 308g and the frame control board case 300, the visibility of the various electronic components is different (specifically, the former has higher visibility). Details will be described later.

[0350] Also, regarding various information (two-dimensional code, identification symbol, management number, "frame control board management number", "opener", "opening date", "manufacturer name: Corporation", line portion 308f) printed on the frame management number seal 308, it is in black characters of the 9th font (9th typeface).

[0351] As shown in FIG. 20(b), the operation guide seal 309 is a transparent rectangular seal, and includes a light-transmitting portion 209a that allows the rear to be seen through, and an information printing portion 309b on which operation guide information of various buttons provided on the frame control device 120A is printed. Note that the operation guide seal 309 is not subjected to anti-counterfeiting watermark processing (pattern), and the width (area) in the vertical and horizontal directions is smaller than that of the frame management number seal 308.

[0352] The information printing portion 309b has a first guide printing portion 309b1 on which a "ball removal button + arrow mark" indicating the position of the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122) is printed in yellow at a position closer to the right side of the operation guide seal 309, and a second guide printing portion 309b2 on which an "error cancel button + arrow mark" indicating the position of the error cancel button 123b (error cancel switch 123) is printed in yellow at a position closer to the left side of the operation guide seal 309.

[0353] And regarding various information ("ball removal button + arrow mark", "error cancel button + arrow mark") printed on the operation guide seal 309, it is in yellow characters of the 10th font (10th typeface).

[0354] As shown in FIG. 20(c), when comparing the main management number seal 208 and the frame management number seal 308, the width of the frame management number seal 308 in the vertical and horizontal directions is smaller than the width of the main management number seal 208 in the vertical and horizontal directions. That is, the area of the frame management number seal 308 is smaller than the area of the main management number seal 208.

[0355] Also, the number of unsealer entry columns 208c of the main management number seal 208 is two, while the number of unsealer entry columns 308c of the frame management number seal 308 is one. That is, the number of unsealer entry columns 308c of the frame management number seal 308 is smaller than the number of unsealer entry columns 208c of the main management number seal 208.

[0356] Also, the number of unsealing date entry columns 208d of the main management number seal 208 is two, while the number of unsealing date entry columns 308d of the frame management number seal 308 is one. That is, the number of unsealing date entry columns 308d of the frame management number seal 308 is smaller than the number of unsealing date entry columns 208d of the main management number seal 208.

[0357] Also, the main management number seal 208 is subjected to anti-counterfeiting watermarking (pattern), while the frame management number seal 308 is not subjected to anti-counterfeiting watermarking (pattern). That is, the light transmittance (transmittance, visibility of electronic components mounted on the main control board 110) of the light-transmitting part 208a and the light-transmitting window part 208g of the main management number seal 208 is lower than the light transmittance (transmittance, visibility of electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120) of the light-transmitting part 308a and the light-transmitting window part 308g of the frame management number seal 308.

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

[0359] In this way, the frame management number seal 308 includes an identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) having a two-dimensional code (first information) which is an information image for identifying the frame control device 120A (frame control board 120), an identification symbol (second information) indicating the name of the manufacturer which is the manufacturer of the frame control device 120A (frame control board 120), and a management number (third information) for identifying the frame control device 120A (frame control board 120), and an opening information entry area (opening person entry column 308c, opening date entry column 308d) for entering the opening information of the frame control device 120A. Therefore, it becomes easier to inspect and confirm the main control device 110A, and it is possible to improve the convenience for employees of the manufacturer and game store employees.

[0360] In addition, the frame management number seal 308 includes an identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) having a two-dimensional code (first information), which is an information image for identifying the frame control device 120A (frame control circuit board 120), an identification symbol (second information) indicating the name of the manufacturer of the frame control device 120A, and a management number (third information) for identifying the frame control device 120A, and an unsealing information entry area (unsealer entry column 308c, unsealing date entry column 308d) for entering the unsealing information of the frame control device 120A. Between the identification information display area and the unsealing information entry area, there are provided see-through areas (first light-transmitting window section 308g1, second light-transmitting window section 308g2) through which various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.) mounted on the rear frame control circuit board 120 can be visually recognized. Therefore, even if the frame management number seal 308 is attached to the frame control circuit board case 300, various electronic components behind the frame management number seal 308 can be visually confirmed through the see-through areas, ensuring the security of the gaming machine. Also, it is possible to improve the convenience for employees of the manufacturer and gaming store employees.

[0361] In addition, the frame management number seal 308 (unsealing information entry area) includes a first entry area (unsealer entry column 308c) where the name of the unsealer of the frame control device 120A can be entered and a second entry area (unsealing date entry column 308d) where the unsealing date of the frame control device 120A can be entered. Between the first entry area (unsealer entry column 308c) and the second entry area (unsealing date entry column 308d), there is provided a see-through area (third light-transmitting window section 308g3) through which various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.) mounted on the rear frame control circuit board 120 can be visually recognized. Therefore, even if the frame management number seal 308 is attached to the frame control circuit board case 300, various electronic components behind the frame management number seal 308 can be visually confirmed through the see-through areas, ensuring the security of the gaming machine. Also, it is possible to improve the convenience for employees of the manufacturer and gaming store employees.

[0362] In addition, on the operation guide label 309, there is a first guide printing section 309b1 on which operation guide information for the first operation section (the ball discharge button 122b) provided in the frame control device 120A is printed, and a second guide printing section 309b2 on which operation guide information for the second operation section (the error cancel button 123b) provided in the frame control device 120A is printed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience for the game store staff who operate the first operation section and the second operation section.

[0363] In addition, the operation guide label 309 includes a first guide printing section 309b1 on which operation guide information for the first operation section (the ball discharge button 122b) provided in the frame control device 120A is printed, and a second guide printing section 309b2 on which operation guide information for the second operation section (the error cancel button 123b) provided in the frame control device 120A is printed. Between the first guide printing section 309b1 and the second guide printing section 309b2, a see-through area (light-transmitting section 309a) through which various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.) mounted on the rear frame control board 120 can be visually recognized is provided. Therefore, even if the operation guide label 309 is attached to the frame control board case 300, various electronic components behind the operation guide label 309 can be visually confirmed through the see-through area, and the security of the gaming machine can be ensured.

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

[0365] In addition, a main management number label 208 that is attached to the main control device 110A and has a see-through area that allows various electronic components mounted on the rear main control board 110 to be seen through has a predetermined pattern (a watermark for anti-counterfeiting) added thereto. On the other hand, a frame management number label 308 that is attached to the frame control device 120A and has a see-through area that allows various electronic components mounted on the rear frame control board 120 to be seen through is configured such that a predetermined pattern (a watermark for anti-counterfeiting) is not added thereto. Therefore, while enhancing the physical security of the main control device 110A, the visual security of the frame control device 120A can be enhanced, and the security of the gaming machine can be ensured.

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

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

[0368] In addition, the number of entry fields provided in the main management number label 208, which is attached to the main control device 110A and has a see-through area that enables see-through of various electronic components mounted on the rear main control board 110 (two opener entry fields and two opening date entry fields), and the number of entry fields provided in the frame management number label 308, which is attached to the frame control device 120A and has a see-through area that enables see-through of various electronic components mounted on the rear frame control board 120 (one opener entry field and one opening date entry field) are made different. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to forge the main management number label 208 and the frame management number label 308 by the same method (same process), and it becomes possible to ensure the security of the gaming machine.

[0369] Although the name of the opener is to be entered in the first entry area (opener entry field 308c) of the frame management number label 308, it may be possible to enter the name of the opening hole, or to press a seal, or to enter the state at the time of opening, or to enter the opening date.

[0370] Also, although the opening date is to be entered in the second entry area (opener entry field 308c) of the frame management number label 308, it may be possible to enter the opening date and time, or the opening location, or the state at the time of opening, or the name of the opener.

[0371] In addition, the main management number label 208 is embossed but the frame management number label 308 is not embossed, but both the main management number label 208 and the frame management number label 308 may be embossed. In this case, the transparency of the main management number label 208 and the frame management number label 308 may be the same, or different (for example, the transparency of one of the main management number label 208 and the frame management number label 308 may be increased).

[0372] Alternatively, the frame management number seal 308 may be embossed while the main management number seal 208 is not embossed. In this case, the transparency of the main management number seal 208 may be higher than that of the frame management number seal 308, or they may be the same.

[0373] Also, although the area of the frame management number seal 308 is smaller than the area of the main management number seal 208, the area of the main management number seal 208 may be made smaller than the area of the frame management number seal 308.

[0374] Also, although both the shape of the main management number seal 208 and the shape of the frame management number seal 308 are rectangular (oblong), the shape of the main management number seal 208 and the shape of the frame management number seal 308 may be made different (for example, one of the main management number seal 208 and the frame management number seal 308 may be circular or triangular, and the other may be rectangular).

[0375] Also, although the number of entry fields provided on the frame management number seal 308 (one opener entry field and one opening date entry field) is less than the number of entry fields provided on the main management number seal 208 (two opener entry fields and two opening date entry fields), the number of entry fields provided on the main management number seal 208 may be made less than the number of entry fields provided on the frame management number seal 308 (for example, the entry fields on the frame management number seal 308 may be two opener entry fields and two opening date entry fields, and the entry fields on the main management number seal 208 may be one opener entry field and one opening date entry field).

[0376] Also, the main management number seal 208 and the frame management number seal 308 are each composed of one seal, and a management information printing section and various entry fields are provided. However, the main management number seal 208 and the frame management number seal 308 may each be composed of two seals, with a management information printing section provided on one seal and various entry fields provided on the other seal.

[0377] (Relationship between various seals of the frame control board case and various electronic components) Using FIG. 21, the relationship between various seals of the frame control board case 300 and various electronic components will be described.

[0378] The frame management number seal 308 is attached to the frame management number seal attachment portion 307 of the first case member 301 at a position corresponding to the high-component concentration mounting area HM where high components such as the electrolytic capacitor BC of the frame control board 120 are concentrated, so as to straddle a plurality of electronic components DB.

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

[0380] Then, through each light-transmitting window portion 308g (or light-transmitting portion 308a) provided in the frame management number seal 308 (transmitting through), various electronic components BC including the electrolytic capacitor BC mounted in the high-component concentration mounting area HM (such as integrated circuits IC11, 17, etc., capacitors C20 to 22, etc., resistors R57, 75, etc., connectors 127a to 127c, etc.) and various identification symbols and mounting reference lines KJ printed on the frame control board 120 corresponding to those various electronic components are visible.

[0381] On the other hand, through each light-transmitting window portion 308g (or light-transmitting portion 308a) provided in the frame management number seal 308 (transmitting through), the frame control unit 120m, the game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121), the ball discharge button 122b (ball discharge switch 122), and the error release button 123b (error release switch 123), the frame control display 125 (display surface 125a), specific connectors (connectors 127d to 127f, test connector 128), etc. and various identification symbols and mounting reference lines KJ printed on the frame control board 120 corresponding to those various electronic components are difficult or impossible to visually recognize.

[0382] The operation guide label 309 is affixed to the first case member 301 at a position corresponding to the ball extraction button 122b (ball extraction switch 122) and the error release button 123b (error release switch 123) which are below (the right side in FIG. 21) the frame management number label 308 and straddle a plurality of electronic component DBs.

[0383] Specifically, the operation guide label 309, the frame control unit 120m, the game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121), the ball extraction button 122b (ball extraction switch 122), the error release button 123b (error release switch 123), the frame control display 125, and various connectors (female connectors 127a to 127f, test connector 128) are arranged so as not to overlap each other front and back.

[0384] Also, the arrow mark in the first guide printing part (「ball extraction button + arrow mark」) of the operation guide label 309 is arranged to point to the ball extraction button 122b, and the arrow mark in the second guide printing part (「error release button + arrow mark」) of the operation guide label 309 is arranged to point to the error release button 123b.

[0385] Then, through the light-transmitting part 309a provided in the operation guide label 309 (translucently), various electronic components BC (integrated circuit ICs 6, 11, 14, etc., capacitors C9, 31, 36, etc., resistors R57, 75, 103, etc., game ball number clear switch 121, ball extraction switch 122, error release switch 123, frame control display 125, etc.) and various identification symbols and mounting reference lines KJ printed on the frame control board 120 corresponding to those various electronic components are visible.

[0386] On one hand, through the light-transmitting portion 309a provided on the operation guide seal 309 (translucently), the frame control unit 120m, the game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121), the ball discharge button 122b (ball discharge switch 122), and the error cancel button 123b (error cancel switch 123), the frame control display 125 (display surface 125a), a specific connector (connectors 127d to 127f, test connector 128), etc., and various identification symbols and mounting reference lines KJ printed on the frame control board 120 corresponding to these various electronic components are difficult or impossible to visually recognize.

[0387] Also, so as not to overlap with the frame management number seal 308 before and after, the printing portion 310a with the characters of "game ball number clear switch" of the button cover member 310 converted to the first state is arranged to cover the upper part of the game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121).

[0388] In this way, the frame control board case 300 has an identification information display area (frame management information printing portion 308b) where a two-dimensional code (first identification information), an identification symbol (second identification information), and the management number of the frame control board (third identification information) are displayed. The game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121) for the player to clear the owned number of game balls (game value amount) is provided on the frame control board 120 so as not to overlap with the identification information display area (frame management information printing portion 308b) before and after. Therefore, it is possible to avoid inconveniences such as the game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121) being difficult to operate due to the identification information display area (frame management information printing portion 308b), and it is possible to improve the convenience for game store employees.

[0389] In addition, the frame control board case 300 has an identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) where a two-dimensional code (first identification information), an identification symbol (second identification information), and a management number of the frame control board (third identification information) are displayed. A game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121) for the player to clear the number of game balls (game value amount) is provided with guidance information (a printing section 310a on which the characters "game ball number clear switch" are engraved) so as not to overlap with the identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) before and after. Therefore, it becomes easier to grasp the existence of the game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121), and it is possible to improve the convenience for game store employees.

[0390] The frame control board case 300 has an identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) where a two-dimensional code (first identification information), an identification symbol (second identification information), and a management number of the frame control board (third identification information) are displayed. A ball extraction button 122b (ball extraction switch 122) for extracting the game medium outside the gaming machine is provided on the frame control board 120 so as not to overlap with the identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) before and after. Therefore, it is possible to avoid inconveniences such as the ball extraction button 122b (ball extraction switch 122) being difficult to operate due to the identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b), and it is possible to improve the convenience for game store employees.

[0391] In addition, the frame control board case 300 has an identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) where a two-dimensional code (first identification information), an identification symbol (second identification information), and a management number of the frame control board (third identification information) are displayed. Guidance information (a first guidance printing section 309b1 on which "ball extraction button + arrow mark" is printed) for a ball extraction button 122b (ball extraction switch 122) for extracting the game medium outside the gaming machine is provided so as not to overlap with the identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) before and after. Therefore, it becomes easier to grasp the existence of the ball extraction button 122b (ball extraction switch 122), and it is possible to improve the convenience for game store employees.

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

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

[0394] Note that through each light-transmitting window portion 308g (or light-transmitting portion 308a) provided in the frame management number sticker 308 (translucently), the frame control unit 120m, the game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121), the ball discharge button 122b (ball discharge switch 122), and the error reset button 123b (error reset switch 123), the frame control display 125 (display surface 125a), a specific connector (connectors 127d to 127f, test connector 128), etc., and some or all of the various identification symbols and mounting reference lines KJ printed on the frame control board corresponding to those various electronic components may be made easily visible or visible.

[0395] (Relationship between the distances between two points for each part of the main control device and the frame control device) Using FIG. 22, the relationship between the distances between two points for each part of the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A will be described. FIG. 22(a) is a diagram showing the distances between two points for each part of the main control device 110A, and FIG. 22(b) is a diagram showing the distances between two points for each part of the frame control device 120A. Here, the distances between two points for each part not described above will be explained.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0418] In this way, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the model information seal 209 (identification display) attached to the surface of the top plate part 202 of the main control board case 200 is made different from the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the operation guidance seal 309 (identification display) attached to the surface of the top plate part 302 of the frame control board case 300. Therefore, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (the discriminability can be enhanced), the convenience of the game store staff can be improved, and it is possible to suppress inconveniences such as misplacing the attachment position during the manufacturing of the gaming machine 1 or during inspections at the game store.

[0419] Also, the distance in the thickness direction of the substrate (height, width) from the surface of the main control board 110 to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker attachment portion 207), where the main management number sticker 208 (identification display) is attached, is made different from the distance in the thickness direction of the substrate (height, width) from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker attachment portion 307), where the frame management number sticker 308 (identification display) is attached. Therefore, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (the distinguishability can be enhanced), the convenience of the game store staff can be improved, and it becomes possible to suppress inconveniences such as misplacing the attachment position during the manufacture of the gaming machine 1 or during inspections at the game store.

[0420] Also, the distance in the thickness direction of the substrate (height, width) from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer) to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker attachment portion 207), where the model information sticker 209 (identification display) is attached, is made different from the distance in the thickness direction of the substrate (height, width) from the upper surface of the main body portion of the frame control unit 120m (printing surface of the chip information 120m1, frame chip model information sticker 120m2) to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker attachment portion 307), where the frame management number sticker 308 (identification display) is attached. Therefore, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (the distinguishability can be enhanced), the convenience of the game store staff can be improved, and it becomes possible to suppress inconveniences such as misplacing the attachment position during the manufacture of the gaming machine 1 or during inspections at the game store.

[0421] The distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer) to the main management number label 208 (identification display) attached to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number label attachment portion 207) is made different from the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper surface of the main body portion of the frame control unit 120m (printing surface of the chip information 120m1, frame chip model information label 120m2) to the frame management number label 308 (identification display) attached to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number label attachment portion 307). Therefore, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (the discriminability can be enhanced), the convenience of the game store staff can be improved, and it becomes possible to suppress inconveniences such as misplacing the attachment position during the manufacture of the gaming machine 1 or during inspections at the game store.

[0422] Also, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the model information label 209 (identification display) attached to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number label attachment portion 207) is made different from the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the operation guide label 309 (identification display) attached to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number label attachment portion 307). Therefore, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (the discriminability can be enhanced), the convenience of the game store staff can be improved, and it becomes possible to suppress inconveniences such as misplacing the attachment position during the manufacture of the gaming machine 1 or during inspections at the game store.

[0423] Also, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the main management number label 208 (identification display) attached to the surface (main management number label attachment part 207) of the top plate part 202 of the main control board case 200 is made different from the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the frame management number label 308 (identification display) attached to the surface (frame management number label attachment part 307) of the top plate part 302 of the frame control board case 300. Therefore, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (the discriminability can be enhanced), and it is possible to suppress inconveniences such as misplacing the attachment position during the manufacture of the gaming machine 1 or during inspection at the game parlor.

[0424] Also, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end (upper surface of the operation part) of the RWM clear switch 111a to the main management number label 208 (identification display) attached to the surface (main management number label attachment part 207) of the top plate part 202 of the main control board case 200 is made different from the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end (upper surface of the operation part) of the game ball number clear switch 121 to the frame management number label 308 (identification display) attached to the surface (frame management number label attachment part 307) of the top plate part 302 of the frame control board case 300. Therefore, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (the discriminability can be enhanced), it becomes possible to improve the convenience of the game parlor staff, and it is possible to suppress inconveniences such as misplacing the attachment position during the manufacture of the gaming machine 1 or during inspection at the game parlor.

[0425] Also, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end (the upper surface of the operation part) of the RWM clear switch 111a to the surface (main management number sticker attachment part ②⑦) of the top plate part ②② of the main control board case 200 where the main management number sticker ②⑧ (identification display) is attached is made different from the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end (the upper surface of the operation part) of the ball removal switch 122 to the surface (frame management number sticker attachment part ③⑦) of the top plate part ③② of the frame control board case 300 where the frame management number sticker ③⑧ (identification display) is attached. Therefore, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (the discriminability can be enhanced), the convenience of the game store staff can be improved, and it is possible to suppress inconveniences such as misplacing the attachment position during the manufacturing of the gaming machine 1 or during inspections at the game store.

[0426] Also, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end (the upper surface of the operation part) of the RWM clear button 111b to the surface (main management number sticker attachment part ②⑦) of the top plate part ②② of the main control board case 200 where the main management number sticker ②⑧ (identification display) is attached is made different from the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end (the upper surface of the operation part) of the error release switch 123 to the surface (frame management number sticker attachment part ③⑦) of the top plate part ③② of the frame control board case 300 where the frame management number sticker ③⑧ (identification display) is attached. Therefore, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (the discriminability can be enhanced), the convenience of the game store staff can be improved, and it is possible to suppress inconveniences such as misplacing the attachment position during the manufacturing of the gaming machine 1 or during inspections at the game store.

[0427] In addition, the distance (height, width) L1 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the surface (identification display) of the model information sticker ②⑨ attached to the surface of the top plate part ②② of the main control board case 200 may be made larger than the distance (height, width) K1 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the surface (identification display) of the operation guide sticker ③⑨ attached to the surface (frame management number sticker attachment part ③⑦) of the top plate part ③② of the frame control board case 300.

[0428] Also, the distance (height, width) L2 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker attachment portion 207), where the main management number sticker 208 (identification display) is attached, may be made larger than the distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker attachment portion 307), where the frame management number sticker 308 (identification display) is attached.

[0429] Also, the distance (height, width) H3 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer) to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker attachment portion 207), where the model information sticker 209 (identification display) is attached, may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper surface of the main body portion of the frame control unit 120m (printing surface of chip information, 120m1) to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker attachment portion 307), where the frame management number sticker 308 (identification display) is attached.

[0430] Also, the distance (height, width) H4 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcomputer) to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker attachment portion 207), where the main management number sticker 208 (identification display) is attached, may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper surface of the main body portion of the frame control unit 120m (printing surface of chip information 120m1, frame chip model information sticker 120m2) to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker attachment portion 307), where the frame management number sticker 308 (identification display) is attached.

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

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

[0433] Also, the distance (height, width) H9 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end (upper surface of the operation portion) of the RWM clear switch 111a to the main management number seal 208 (identification display) attached to the surface (main management number seal attachment portion 207) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M13 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end (upper surface of the operation portion) of the game ball number clear switch 121 to the frame management number seal 308 (identification display) attached to the surface (frame management number seal attachment portion 307) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0434] Also, the distance (height, width) H9 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end (upper surface of the operation portion) of the RWM clear switch 111a to the main management number seal 208 (identification display) attached to the surface (main management number seal attachment portion 207) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M15 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end (upper surface of the operation portion) of the ball extraction switch 122 to the frame management number seal 308 (identification display) attached to the surface (frame management number seal attachment portion 307) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0435] Also, the distance (height, width) H9 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end (the upper surface of the operation part) of the RWM clear switch 111a to the main management number label 208 (identification display) attached to the surface (main management number label attachment part 207) of the top plate part 202 of the main control board case 200 may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M17 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end (the upper surface of the operation part) of the error release switch 123 to the frame management number label 308 (identification display) attached to the surface (frame management number label attachment part 307) of the top plate part 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0436] Also, the distance (height, width) M13 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end (the upper surface of the operation part) of the game ball number clear switch 121 to the frame management number label 308 (identification display) attached to the surface (frame management number label attachment part 307) of the top plate part 302 of the frame control board case 300 may be made larger than the distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the frame management number label 308 (identification display) attached to the surface (frame management number label attachment part 307) of the top plate part 302 of the frame control board case 300.

[0437] Also, the distance (height, width) M6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper surface (the printed surface of the chip information 120m1, the frame chip model information label 120m2) of the main body part of the frame control part 120m to the frame management number label 308 (identification display) attached to the surface (frame management number label attachment part 307) of the top plate part 302 of the frame control board case 300 may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M13 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end (the upper surface of the operation part) of the game ball number clear switch 121 to the frame management number label 308 (identification display) attached to the surface (frame management number label attachment part 307) of the top plate part 302 of the frame control board case 300.

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

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

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

[0441] (Position relationship between each seal of each control device and each operation unit) With reference to FIG. 23, the position relationship between each seal of each control device (main control device 110A, frame control device 120A) and each operation unit will be described. FIG. 23(a) is a rear view of the periphery of each control device, and FIG. 23(b) is a diagram showing the position relationship between each seal and each operation unit.

[0442] As shown in Fig. 23(a), the frame management number label 308 attached to the frame control board case 300 is arranged closer to the rotation axis side of the inner frame 3 (closer to the right side in Fig. 23(a)) than the main management number label 208 and the model information label 209 attached to the main control board case 200.

[0443] Also, the operation guide label 309 attached to the frame control board case 300 is closer to the rotation axis of the inner frame 3 (closer to the right side in Fig. 23(a)) than the model information label 209 attached to the main control board case 200, and is arranged closer to the rotation free end side of the inner frame 3 (closer to the left side in Fig. 23(a)) than the end portion located on the rotation axis side of the inner frame 3 among the main management number labels 208 attached to the main control board case 200.

[0444] Also, the game ball number clear switch 121 (game ball number clear button 121b), the ball discharge switch 122 (ball discharge button 122b), and the error release switch 123 (error release button 123b) mounted on the frame control board 120 are arranged closer to the rotation free end of the inner frame 3 (closer to the left side in Fig. 23(a)) than the RWM clear switch 111a (RWM clear button 111b) mounted on the main control board 110.

[0445] And, as shown in Fig. 23(b), for the main management number label 208 and the model information label 209 attached to the main control board case 200, the model information label 209 is arranged on the rear side of the gaming machine, and for the frame management number label 308 and the operation guide label 309 attached to the frame control board case 300, the operation guide label 309 is arranged on the rear side of the gaming machine.

[0446] Also, the frame management number label 308 and the operation guide label 309 attached to the frame control board case 300 are arranged on the rear side of the gaming machine than the main management number label 208 and the model information label 209 attached to the main control board case 200.

[0447] In addition, since the frame control board 120 is disposed on the rear side of the gaming machine relative to the main control board 110, the game ball number clear switch 121, the ball discharge switch 122, and the error release switch 123 mounted on the frame control board 120 are disposed on the rear side of the gaming machine relative to the RWM clear switch 111a mounted on the main control board 110.

[0448] In addition, the game ball number clear button 121b, the ball discharge button 122b, and the error release button 123b that are loosely fitted into the frame control board case 300 are disposed on the rear side of the gaming machine relative to the RWM clear button 111b that is loosely fitted into the main control board case 200.

[0449] Here, the operation amounts and operation forces of each operation unit (the effect button 17, the counting button 20) disposed on the front side of the gaming machine and each operation unit (the RWM clear button 111b, the game ball number clear button 121b, the ball discharge button 122b, the error release button 123b) disposed on the rear side of the gaming machine will be described.

[0450] The necessary operation amounts required for the switches (the effect button detection switch 17a, the counting button switch 20a, the RWM clear switch 111a, the game ball number clear switch 121, the ball discharge switch 122, the error release switch 123) in each operation unit to change from the OFF state to the ON state are in the relationship of RWM clear button 111b = game ball number clear button 121b = ball discharge button 122b = error release button 123b < counting button 20 < effect button 17.

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

[0452] Also, the initial operating force when starting to press the buttons in each operation unit (the performance button 17, the counting button 20, the RWM clear button 111b, the game ball number clear button 121b, the ball discharge button 122b, the error release button 123b) is in the relationship of RWM clear button 111b = game ball number clear button 121b = ball discharge button 122b = error release button 123b < counting button 20 < performance button 17.

[0453] Also, the final operating force immediately before the switches (the performance button detection switch 17a, the counting button switch 20a, the RWM clear switch 111a, the game ball number clear switch 121, the ball discharge switch 122, the error release switch 123) in each operation unit switch from the OFF state to the ON state is in the relationship of RWM clear button 111b = game ball number clear button 121b = ball discharge button 122b = error release button 123b < counting button 20 < performance button 17.

[0454] In this way, the frame management number seal 308 and the operation guide seal 309 attached to the frame control device 120A disposed below the main control device 110A are arranged on the rear side of the gaming machine, rather than the main management number seal 208 and the model information seal 209 attached to the main control device 110A. Therefore, when the inner frame 3 is opened in the installation state of the gaming machine 1 in the island facility, it becomes easier to simultaneously check the main management number seal 208 and the model information seal 209 of the main control device 110A located below the line of sight of the game store employee and the frame management number seal 308 and the operation guide seal 309 of the frame control device 120A, and it becomes possible to improve the convenience of the game store employee.

[0455] Also, the ball payout button 122b (ball payout switch 122) provided in the frame control device 120A is arranged on the rear side of the gaming machine with respect to the tip of the operation portion of the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) provided in the main control device 110A. Therefore, when the inner frame 3 is opened in the state where the gaming machine 1 is installed in the island equipment, it becomes easier to simultaneously check the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) and the ball payout button 122b (ball payout switch 122), and it becomes possible to improve the distinguishability between the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) and the ball payout button 122b (ball payout switch 122), thereby making it possible to improve the convenience for the game store staff.

[0456] Also, the ball payout button 122b (ball payout switch 122) provided in the frame control device 120A is arranged on the rear side of the gaming machine with respect to the tip of the operation portion of the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) provided in the main control device 110A. Therefore, when the inner frame 3 is opened in the state where the gaming machine 1 is installed in the island equipment, it becomes easier to simultaneously check the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) and the ball payout button 122b (ball payout switch 122), and it becomes possible to improve the distinguishability between the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) and the ball payout button 122b (ball payout switch 122), thereby making it possible to improve the convenience for the game store staff.

[0457] Further, the error release button 123b (error release switch 123) provided in the frame control device 120A is arranged on the rear side of the gaming machine, rather than the tip of the operation part of the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) provided in the main control device 110A. Therefore, when the inner frame 3 is opened in the installation state of the gaming machine 1 on the island equipment, it becomes easier to simultaneously check the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) and the error release button 123b (error release switch 123), and it is possible to improve the distinguishability between the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) and the error release button 123b (error release switch 123), thereby improving the convenience for the gaming store staff.

[0458] Also, the required operation amounts for the respective operation parts are in the relationship of RWM clear button 111b = gaming ball number clear button 121b = ball extraction button 122b = error release button 123b < count button 20 < effect button 17. Therefore, it becomes easier to operate the operation parts (RWM clear button 111b, gaming ball number clear button 121b, ball extraction button 122b = error release button 123b) operated by the gaming store staff, and it is possible to improve the operation feeling (the actual feeling of pressing) of the operation parts (count button 20, effect button 17) operated by the player, thereby giving the player a sense of satisfaction.

[0459] Also, the final operation force of each operation part is greater than the initial operation force of each operation part (effect button 17, count button 20, RWM clear button 111b, gaming ball number clear button 121b, ball extraction button 122b, error release button 123b). Therefore, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience that the momentum of operating each operation part weakens at the final operation time point and each operation part (each switch) is likely to be damaged.

[0460] Note that the frame management number seal 308 and the operation guide seal 309 attached to the frame control device 120A disposed below the main control device 110A may be arranged on the front side of the gaming machine, rather than the main management number seal 208 and the model information seal 209 attached to the main control device 110A.

[0461] Further, the game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121), the ball discharge button 122b (ball discharge switch 122), and the error release button 123b (error release switch 123) provided in the frame control device 120A may be arranged closer to the front side of the gaming machine than the tip of the operation part of the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) provided in the main control device 110A.

[0462] Also, the required operation amounts for the respective operation parts may be made different among the RWM clear button 111b, the game ball number clear button 121b, the ball discharge button 122b, and the error release button 123b, or any one or two of the RWM clear button 111b, the game ball number clear button 121b, the ball discharge button 122b, and the error release button 123b may be made different. Even in this case, it is preferable that the required operation amounts of the count button 20 and the effect button 17 are larger than those of the RWM clear button 111b, the game ball number clear button 121b, the ball discharge button 122b, and the error release button 123b.

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

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

[0465] Also, the distance LB1 (linear distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the game ball number clear switch 121 (game ball number clear button 121b) is shorter than the distance LH (linear distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame control display 125.

[0466] Also, the distance LB2 (linear distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the bulb removal switch 122 (bulb removal button 122b) is shorter than the distance LH (linear distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame control display 125.

[0467] Also, the distance LB3 (linear distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the error reset switch 123 (error reset button 123b) is shorter than the distance LH (linear distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame control display 125.

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

[0469] Also, the distance LS5 (linear distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the main management number seal 208 is shorter than the distance LS4 (linear distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the model information seal 209.

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

[0471] Also, the distance LK (linear distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the...

Claims

【Claim 1】 In a gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to a player, first control means for controlling the progress of the game; second control means for controlling the effects of the game; an initialization operation unit that can be operated by a game store employee and is used to initialize the control state of the game; a specific operation unit that can be operated by a player, and comprising: The first control means is capable of restricting the execution of the game progress control when the value of specific information updated according to the game value given to the player satisfies a predetermined value; is capable of initializing the value of the specific information in response to the start or stop of power supply or the resumption of power supply that has been stopped; when power supply accompanied by an operation of the initialization operation unit is performed in a state where the execution of the game progress control is restricted, enables the execution of the game progress control; The second control means is capable of executing a predetermined effect by an effect means in response to an operation of the specific operation unit; before the value of the specific information satisfies a predetermined value, can restrict the performance of a predetermined caution notification and can execute a normal game effect as an effect related to the special game; after the value of the specific information satisfies a predetermined value, can perform the predetermined caution notification and can execute a specific game effect different from the normal game effect as an effect related to the special game; A gaming machine characterized in that the amount of operation required to detect an operation of the specific operation unit is greater than the amount of operation required to detect an operation of the initialization operation unit, or the operating force required for an operation of the specific operation unit is greater than the operating force required for an operation of the initialization operation unit.

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