gaming machines

Abstract

To provide a game machine characterized by its substrate.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a first substrate and a storage body capable of storing the first substrate. The first substrate includes a concave part in a certain side of the first substrate in some cases, and includes a connector to which a harness is connected. In a state that the first substrate is stored in the storage body in the case where the first substrate includes the concave part, a component disposed from one surface side of the first substrate to the other surface side of the first substrate through a portion where the concave part is formed can be visually recognized. In a state that the first substrate is stored in the storage body, a region corresponding to the portion where the concave part is formed inside the storage body on the one surface side of the first substrate is a void. In a state that the first substrate is stored in the storage body and is attached to the game machine, the harness is disposed without overlapping with the portion where the concave part is formed on the other surface side of the first substrate, and the connector is positioned above the portion where the concave part is formed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22-1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pinball gaming machine (pachinko machine), a slot machine, an enclosed gaming machine, or a medalless slot machine. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, slot machines are known as one type of gaming machine, and some of these slot machines are equipped with various types of boards (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-73461 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, there is room for improvement in the base of conventional gaming machines.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having a distinctive base. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine comprising a first board and a housing capable of housing the first board, wherein the first board has a recess formed on one side by cutting off a specific detachable portion on the side, the first board having a connector to which a harness is connected, and when the first board with the recess formed is housed in the housing, a first component arranged on the other side of the first board is visible from one side of the first board through the portion where the recess is formed when viewed in a first direction at a first viewpoint, and when the first board with the recess formed is housed in the housing, a second component arranged on the other side of the first board is visible from the one side of the first board through the portion where the recess is formed when viewed in a second direction at a second viewpoint different from the first viewpoint, the first substrate is a substrate having another side adjacent to the certain side, the first viewpoint is a viewpoint on the side of the certain side, the second viewpoint is a viewpoint on the side of the other side, the first direction view is a view from the first viewpoint toward a first side opposite the certain side, the second direction view is a view from the second viewpoint toward a second side opposite the other side, the first component is a component that cannot be seen or is difficult to see through a location where the recess is formed when viewed in the second direction from the second viewpoint, and the second component is a component that cannot be seen or is difficult to see through a location where the recess is formed when viewed in the first direction from the first viewpoint, This gaming machine is characterized in that, when the first board is housed in the housing, the area on one side of the first board corresponding to the location where the recess is formed inside the housing is an empty space, and when the first board is housed in the housing and attached to the gaming machine, the harness is arranged so as not to overlap the location where the recess is formed on the other side of the first board, and the connector is a connector located above the location where the recess is formed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with a distinctive base. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of a slot machine 100 as seen from the front side (player side). [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a pay line of the slot machine 100. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a front view of the status display LED 280. [Figure 4] 10 is an exploded perspective view showing the components constituting the status display LED 280. FIG. [Figure 5] 10 is a cross-sectional view of the status indicator LED 280, including the thermal caulking portion 284d of the reflector 284. FIG. [Figure 6] 10(a) is a cross-sectional view of a status indicator LED 750 according to Modification 1. FIG. 10(b) is a bottom view of the status indicator LED as seen from the direction indicated by the symbol A in FIG. 10(a). FIG. 10(c) is a cross-sectional view of a status indicator LED 760 according to Modification 2. [Figure 7] 1A is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 open, and FIG. 1B is a side cross-sectional view of the slot machine 100. [Figure 8] (a) is a front view of the reel backlight 264. (b) is a side view of the reel backlight 264. (c) is an external perspective view of the reel backlight 264, with the components constituting the reel backlight 264 disassembled and viewed from the front. [Figure 9] 10(a) is a front view of the LED board 288 of the status display LED 280. FIG. 10(b) is a front view of the illumination board 268 of the reel backlight 264. FIG. [Figure 10] 1 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit. [Figure 11] 10(a) is a plan view of the main control board 600 before the identification board 610 is separated, and FIG. 10(b) is a plan view of the main control board 600 after the identification board 610 is separated. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a plan view of the sub-control board 650. [Figure 13] 10 is an exploded perspective view showing the main board storage case 640 and the main control board 600. FIG. [Figure 14] (a) A plan view of the main board housing case 640 housing the main control board 600, as seen from the board housing body 642 side. (b) A cross-sectional view taken along line AA in (a). (c) A cross-sectional view showing the structure of a conventional board corresponding to (b). [Figure 15] 10(a) and 10(b) are plan views of a main control board 670 according to a first modification. [Figure 16] 10(a) is a plan view of a main control board 690 according to Modification 2. FIG. 10(b) is a plan view of a main control board 696 according to Modification 3. FIG. [Figure 17]FIG. 10 is a plan view of a main control board 700 according to a fourth modification. [Figure 18] 10 is an exploded perspective view showing a main board storage case 740 and a main control board 700. FIG. [Figure 19] 1A is a plan view of the main board housing case 740 housing the main control board 700, seen from the lid 744 side. FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 1A. FIG. 1C is a cross-sectional view of a main board housing case 840 according to a modified example. [Figure 20] (a-1) A plan view of the main board storage case 740 housing the main control board 700, as seen from the lid 744 side, showing the line of sight of an operator in a first direction. (a-2) A cross-sectional view along line BB in (a-1), showing the components 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 as viewed from a first direction on the board housing body 742 side. (b-1) A plan view of the main board storage case 740 housing the main control board 700, as seen from the lid 744 side, showing the line of sight of an operator in a second direction. (b-2) A cross-sectional view along line CC in (b-1), showing the components 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 as viewed from a second direction on the board housing body 742 side. [Figure 21] 20(a-2) and shows the range in which components 706 of main control board 700 can be seen from a first direction on the side of board housing 742. (b) FIG. 20(b-2) and shows the range in which components 706 of main control board 700 can be seen from a second direction on the side of board housing 742. [Figure 22-1] 10(a) is a rear view showing the rear surface of the front door 102. FIG. 10(b) is a partially enlarged view showing the main board storage case 740 extracted from FIG. [Figure 22-2] 1 is a front view showing the main body 101 of the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 open. [Figure 22-3] 20(b-1) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 20(b-1), showing the components mounted on main control board 700 as viewed from three directions. [Figure 23]7A is a plan view of the substrate 700 according to this example, seen from the side of the power supply layer 710. FIG. 7B is a partial cross-sectional view of the substrate 700 taken along line XX in FIG. [Figure 24] (a) is a terminal layout diagram of the LED driver IC 714. (b) is a terminal layout diagram of the motor driver IC 716. [Figure 25] 7A is a pattern diagram showing an example of a power supply wiring pattern in a power supply layer 710 of a substrate 700. FIG. 7B is a pattern diagram showing a GND wiring pattern 706a in a GND layer 706 of the substrate 700. FIG. [Figure 26] 25(a) is a partially enlarged view of the power supply layer 710, showing an enlarged view of the portion indicated by the symbol A in Fig. 25(a). (b) is a partially enlarged view of the GND layer 706, showing an enlarged view of the portion indicated by the symbol B in Fig. 25(b). (c) is a pattern diagram showing the power supply layer 710 shown in (a) and the GND layer 706 shown in (b) superimposed on each other. [Figure 27] (a) A plan view showing the positional relationship between the pattern cutout 706b of the GND layer 706 and the LED driver IC 714 and motor driver 716 mounted on the power supply layer 710. (b) A cross-sectional view taken along line YY of the LED driver 714 shown enlarged in (a). (c) A cross-sectional view taken along line ZZ of the motor driver 716 shown enlarged in (a). [Figure 28] 1A is a conceptual diagram showing the problems with the circuit board of a conventional gaming machine, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing the concept of the circuit board of the present invention. [Figure 29] (a) A plan view showing the non-overlapping area NOE and the assumed maximum area CE of the carbonized conductive path according to Example 1. (b) A cross-sectional view taken along line AA in (a). (c) A plan view showing an example in which the non-overlapping area NOE of the substrate 700 does not include the assumed maximum area CE of the carbonized conductive path. (d) and (d') Cross-sectional views taken along line BB in (c). [Figure 30] (a) is a plan view showing a non-overlapping region NOE2 according to Example 2. (b) is a plan view showing a non-overlapping region NOE3 according to Example 3. (c) is a plan view showing a non-overlapping region NOE4 according to Example 4. [Figure 31] 10(a) is a plan view showing a non-overlapping area NOE5 according to Example 5. FIG. 10(b) is a plan view showing an example in which the pattern of the power supply wiring line in FIG. [Figure 32] This is a diagram showing the arrangement of symbols on each reel (left reel 110, center reel 111, right reel 112) in a flat layout. [Figure 33] This is a diagram showing the types of winning roles, the names of the condition devices, the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning role, the number of payouts, and notes. [Figure 34] 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing by a main control unit. [Figure 35] 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of a main control unit timer interrupt process. [Figure 36] (a) A flowchart of the main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. (b) A flowchart of the command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. (c) A flowchart of the timer interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. [Figure 37] (a) A flowchart of the main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. (b) A flowchart of the command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500. (c) A flowchart of the timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500. (d) A flowchart of the image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. [Figure 38] (a) A diagram showing an example of the lottery value of the internal winning combination of the slot machine 100. (b) A table showing the display mode and payout number for each operation content of the common bell and push order combination among the internal winning combinations. [Figure 39] 10 is a diagram showing winning combination data stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. FIG. [Figure 40] (a) A flowchart of the advantageous zone transition processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300. (b) A flowchart corresponding to the advantageous zone transition processing program shown in (c). (c) An example of an advantageous zone transition processing program. (d) Another example of an advantageous zone transition processing program. [Figure 41](a) is a flowchart of the instruction monitor setting process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300. (b) is a flowchart corresponding to the program of the instruction monitor setting process shown in (c). (c) is an example of the program of the instruction monitor setting process. [Figure 42] 10A is a flowchart of an instruction monitor setting process according to Modification 1. FIG. 10B is an example of a program for the instruction monitor setting process according to Modification 1. FIG. [Figure 43] 39. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing another example of the winning combination data shown in FIG. [Figure 44] 45(a) is a diagram showing another example of the winning combination data shown in Fig. 39. FIG. 45(b) is a diagram showing changes in register values ​​in the instruction monitor setting process shown in Fig. 45(a). [Figure 45] 10(a) is a flowchart of an instruction monitor setting process according to Modification 2. FIG. 10(b) is an example of a program for the instruction monitor setting process according to Modification 2. FIG. [Figure 46] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a slot machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 47] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the internal configuration of a slot machine according to a second embodiment. [Figure 48] FIG. 11 is an external view of a part of a front door 1102 of the medalless slot machine, seen from the front side (player side). [Figure 49] (a) An exploded oblique view showing the components that make up the lower tray 1200. (b) A partially enlarged view from above of the locking claw 1208b2 of the lower tray base 1202. (c) A cross-sectional view showing the cross-section of the bottom surface 1208a and rear wall 1208b of the lower tray cover 1208. [Figure 50] 10(a) is a perspective view of the certificate stamp attachment unit 1250 as seen from the front, and FIG. 10(b) is a perspective view of the certificate stamp attachment unit 1250 as seen from the rear. [Figure 51] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the lower part of the front door 1102 as seen from behind. [Figure 52]1A is an external perspective view and a schematic diagram showing the state before the certificate stamp attachment unit 1250 is attached to the front door 1102. FIG. 1B is an external perspective view and a schematic diagram showing the state after the certificate stamp attachment unit 1250 has been attached to the front door 1101. [Figure 53] 13A is a front view showing a part of a door relay board 1300 of a medalless slot machine, and FIG. 13B is a partially enlarged view showing the periphery of a clear switch 1304 and a reset switch 1306 in the door relay board 1300. [Figure 54] 53(a) is a cross-sectional view taken along line XX in Fig. 53(a), (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line YY in Fig. 53(a), and (c) is a diagram showing a modified example of the "protrusion" according to the present invention. [Figure 55] FIG. 13 is a plan view schematically showing the door relay board 1300. [Figure 56] 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of an enclosed gaming machine 100 as seen from the front side (player side). [Figure 57] 1 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit. [Figure 58] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the connection relationship between each (control) board constituting the main control unit 300, sub-control unit 400, frame control unit 600, and launch control unit 630, and the display device, movable body, etc. [Figure 59] This is a circuit diagram showing an extract of the main control board connector of the main control board 301. [Figure 60] 10 is a circuit diagram showing an excerpt of a panel frame main relay board first connector RCN1 and a panel frame main relay board second connector RCN2 of a panel frame main relay board 203. FIG. [Figure 61] 1A is a diagram showing an excerpt of a portion of the wiring pattern on the surface of the first layer of main control board 301. FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an excerpt of a portion of the wiring pattern on the back surface of the second layer of main control board 301. [Figure 62] 9 is a circuit diagram showing the boards and electronic components connected to the handle relay board 901. FIG. [Figure 63] This is a circuit diagram showing the boards and electronic components connected to a handle relay board 901p for a pachinko machine. [Figure 64] 10 is a circuit diagram showing the connection relationship of the handle relay board connector of the handle relay board 901. FIG. [Figure 65] This is a circuit diagram showing the connection relationship of the handle relay board connectors of the handle relay board 901p for a pachinko machine. [Figure 66] (a) is a plan view showing an example of a handle relay board 901 with handle relay board connectors and components mounted thereon, (b) is a diagram showing an example of a terminal arrangement of a handle relay board first connector HCN1, (c) is a diagram showing an example of a terminal arrangement of a handle relay board second connector HCN2, and (d) is a diagram showing an example of a terminal arrangement of a handle relay board fourth connector HCN4. [Figure 67] (a) is a plan view showing an example of a handle relay board 901p for a pachinko machine with handle relay board connectors and components mounted thereon; (b) is a diagram showing an example of a terminal arrangement of a handle relay board first connector HCN1 of the handle relay board 901p; (c) is a diagram showing an example of a terminal arrangement of a handle relay board second connector HCN2 of the handle relay board 901p; and (d) is a diagram showing an example of a terminal arrangement of a handle relay board fourth connector HCN4 of the handle relay board 901p. [Figure 68] 9 is a plan view showing the wiring pattern on the component surface 910a of the handle relay board 901. FIG. [Figure 69] 9 is a plan view showing only the wiring pattern on the solder surface 910b of the handle relay board 901 from the component surface 910a side. [Figure 70] 9 is a plan view showing both the wiring patterns on the component surface 910a and the solder surface 910b of the handle relay board 901. FIG. [Figure 71] 9 is a plan view showing the wiring pattern on the solder surface 910b of the handle relay board 901. FIG. [Figure 72] 9 is a plan view showing connectors and position indications of the handle relay board 901. FIG. [Figure 73] 9 is a plan view showing the positional relationship between the connectors and position indicators of the handle relay board 901. FIG. [Figure 74]FIG. 6 is a plan view showing an example of a frame control board 601 on which components are mounted. [Figure 75] This is a circuit diagram showing the switches and frame control board connectors mounted on the frame control board 601. [Figure 76] 9 is a plan view showing the wiring pattern on the component surface 920a of the frame control board 601. FIG. [Figure 77] 9 is a plan view showing the wiring pattern on the solder surface 920b of the frame control board 601. FIG. [Figure 78] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of a slot machine 100 as seen from the front side (player side). [Figure 79] 10 is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations (including activated combinations), the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the payouts for each winning combination. [Figure 80] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the LED unit 120 as seen from the front side. [Figure 81] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the LED unit 120. [Figure 82] 10 is a photograph taken from the front of the right end portion of the LED unit 120 with the display sticker 121 removed. [Figure 83] 1A is a perspective view of the rear side of the LED unit 120, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing the positional relationship of each component when the LED unit 120 is viewed from above. [Figure 84] 83 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a character string irradiation space 122LA shown in FIGS. 81 and 82. FIG. [Figure 85] 83 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a segment irradiation space 122LB shown in FIGS. 81 and 82. FIG. [Figure 86] 10(a) is a photograph of the reflector 122 taken from the rear side when the LED board 123 is not housed, and FIG. 10(b) is a photograph of the LED board 123 taken from the rear side. [Figure 87] 10(a) is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which an LED substrate 123 is fixed to a reflector 122, and FIG. 10(b) is a view showing a modified example of the shape of the head of the caulking pin 122SP shown in FIG. [Figure 88](a) is a diagram showing the front surface of the LED substrate 123 (the surface that faces the front of the LED unit 120), and (b) is a diagram showing the back surface of the LED substrate 123 (the surface that faces the rear of the LED unit 120). [Figure 89] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the circuit of an LED element 1231. [Figure 90] 10 is a diagram showing the positions of caulking holes and connectors on the back surface of the LED substrate 123 (the surface facing the back surface of the LED unit 120). FIG. [Figure 91] 10(a) is a diagram showing a modified example of the LED substrate, and FIG. 10(b) is an enlarged view showing the installation state of the connector 224 in FIG. [Figure 92] 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a state in which an LED substrate 123 is fixed to a reflector 122. FIG. [Figure 93] 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a state in which an LED substrate 123 equipped with a cover 123CV for protecting the back side of the substrate is fixed to a reflector 122. FIG. [Figure 94] FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the slot machine 100 as seen from the side. [Figure 95] This is a view of the pachinko machine 1000 from the front side (player side). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

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

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

[0011] The slot machine 100 shown in Fig. 1 corresponds to an example of a gaming machine of the present invention, and includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 attached to the front of the main body 101 and capable of opening and closing relative to the main body 101. Three reels (left reel 110, center reel 111, and right reel 112) with multiple types of symbols arranged on their outer peripheries are housed inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), and are configured to be rotatable inside the slot machine 100. These reels 110 to 112 are driven to rotate by a drive device such as a stepping motor.

[0012] In this embodiment, an appropriate number of each symbol is printed at equal intervals on a strip-shaped member, and this strip-shaped member is attached to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame to form each of the reels 110-112 (see Figure 32). When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110-112 are displayed in approximately three rows vertically through symbol display windows 113 provided in front of each of the reels 110-112, so that a total of nine symbols can be seen.

[0013] By spinning each of the reels 110-112, the combination of symbols visible to the player changes. In other words, each of the reels 110-112 functions as a display device that variably displays a combination of multiple types of symbols. Note that, in addition to reels, electronic image display devices such as liquid crystal display devices can also be used as such display devices. In addition, in this embodiment, three reels are provided inside the center of the slot machine 100, but the number of reels and the installation positions of the reels are not limited to this.

[0014] An optical sensor (also called an index sensor, not shown) consisting of a light-emitting section and a light-receiving section is provided near each of the reels 110 to 112 inside the slot machine 100, and a light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the light-emitting section and the light-receiving section of this optical sensor. Based on the detection results of this sensor, the rotational position of the symbols on the reel is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbols are displayed on the pay line.

[0015] On the back of the reels 110 to 112, there are disposed reel backlights 264 (see Figures 7(a) and 8; details will be described later) for illuminating the individual symbols displayed in the symbol display windows 113. In addition, below the reels 110 to 112, there are disposed status display LEDs 280 (see Figure 3; details will be described later) for notifying various statuses of the slot machine 100. The reel panel lamps 128 are lamps for effect purposes.

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

[0017] The effect button 156 is an operating means that can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, it is configured as a button that can be pressed by the player and is used for various effects. The operating means used for such effects is not limited to a button, and may be configured as, for example, a lever or a touch panel, or multiple operating means may be provided.

[0018] The medal insertion slot 141 is an insertion slot through which a player inserts medals when starting a game. That is, medals can be inserted electronically using the bet buttons 130 to 132, or actual medals can be inserted (insertion operation) into the medal insertion slot 141, and the term "insertion" includes both.

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

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

[0021] Hereinafter, operations on stop buttons 137 to 139 will be referred to as stop operations, with the first stop operation being referred to as the first stop operation (hereinafter also referred to as "first stop" or "first stop"), the next stop operation being referred to as the second stop operation (hereinafter also referred to as "second stop" or "second stop"), and the final stop operation being referred to as the third stop operation (hereinafter also referred to as "third stop" or "third stop").

[0022] The reels that are stopped in response to these stop operations are referred to as the first stop reel, the second stop reel, and the third stop reel, respectively. Furthermore, the order in which the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated to stop all of the reels 110 to 112 that are spinning is referred to as the operation order (or push order).

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

[0024] The medal return button 133 is a button that can be pressed to remove medals that have been inserted and become stuck. The settlement button 134 is a button that can be used to settle medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and medals that have been bet, and to dispense them from the medal payout outlet 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key can be inserted to unlock the front door 102 of the slot machine 100.

[0025] Below the stop button unit 136, there is provided a title panel 162 on which the model name is displayed and various certificate stamps are attached. Below the title panel 162, there are provided a medal payout outlet 155 and a medal tray 161. The sound hole 181 is a hole for outputting sound from a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right sides of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for livening up the game. A performance device 160 is provided above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the performance device 160.

[0026] This presentation device 160 is equipped with a shutter (shielding device) 163 consisting of two shutters, a right shutter 163a and a left shutter 163b, which can be opened and closed horizontally, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (presentation image display device) arranged at the back of this shutter 163, and is configured so that when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally outward in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears in front of the slot machine 100 (on the player's side).

[0027] Note that any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information may be used, not limited to a liquid crystal display device. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, a reel (drum), or a display device consisting of a projector and a screen may be used. The display screen is rectangular and configured so that the entire screen is visible to the player. In this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but it may also be square. Furthermore, decorations (not shown) may be provided around the periphery of the display screen, so that a portion of the periphery of the display screen is hidden by the decoration, making the display screen appear irregularly shaped. In this embodiment, the display screen is flat, but it may also be curved.

[0028] Also provided inside the main body 101 are a setting key that can be turned on and off by a rotation operation, and a setting switch that can be pressed down to change settings (change setting values) or check settings. The setting key is an operating means for starting to change or check setting values ​​(settings 1 to 6 in this example), and the setting switch is one of the setting means that can set one setting value out of multiple setting values.

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

[0030] As explained using Figure 1, when viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in approximately three rows vertically through the symbol display windows 113 provided in front of each reel 110 to 112, so that a total of nine symbols can be seen.

[0031] Specifically, the symbol displayed on the top row of the left reel 110 (position 1 shown in the figure; also called symbol position 1) is called the left reel top row symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle row of the left reel 110 (position 2 shown in the figure; also called symbol position 2) is called the left reel middle row symbol, and the symbol displayed on the bottom row of the left reel 110 (position 3 shown in the figure; also called symbol position 3) is called the left reel bottom row symbol.

[0032] In addition, the pattern displayed on the top row of the middle reel 111 (position 4 shown in the figure; also called pattern position 4) is called the top row of the middle reel pattern, the pattern displayed on the middle row of the middle reel 111 (position 5 shown in the figure; also called pattern position 5) is called the middle row of the middle reel pattern, and the pattern displayed on the bottom row of the middle reel 111 (position 6 shown in the figure; also called pattern position 6) is called the bottom row of the middle reel pattern.

[0033] In addition, the symbol displayed on the top row of the right reel 112 (position 7 shown in the figure; also called symbol position 7) is called the right reel top row symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle row of the right reel 112 (position 8 shown in the figure; also called symbol position 8) is called the right reel middle row symbol, and the symbol displayed on the bottom row of the right reel 112 (position 9 shown in the figure; also called symbol position 9) is called the right reel bottom row symbol.

[0034] In this embodiment, the only winning line provided is the middle winning line L1 (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as the "winning line L1"), which is composed of the middle pattern of the left reel (pattern position 2), the middle pattern of the middle reel (pattern position 5), and the middle pattern of the right reel (pattern position 8).

[0035] Here, the winning line is a line set at the stop position of the symbols visible through the symbol display window 113, and is a line that determines whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning role is displayed (whether or not it is aligned). The winning line that becomes effective (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as "effective line") is predetermined by the number of medals bet as gaming media.

[0036] The slot machine 100 of this embodiment is a three-coin bet-only machine, and when the number of inserted medals is less than three, no winning line is active, and when three medals are bet, the winning line L1 is active. When the winning line is active, the start lever 135 can be operated to start the game.

[0037] Hereinafter, in the symbol display window 113, symbol positions 2, 5, and 8 on the winning line L1 may be referred to as "winning positions," and other symbol positions, i.e., symbol positions 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 9, may be referred to as "non-winning positions." In other words, a winning position is a position on the winning line where a symbol that constitutes a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination stops.

[0038] The number of winning lines is not limited to one. For example, in addition to the winning line L1, three lines in total may be set as valid winning lines: an upper winning line consisting of the upper symbols on the left reel, the upper symbols on the middle reel, and the upper symbols on the right reel, and a lower winning line consisting of the lower symbols on the left reel, the lower symbols on the middle reel, and the lower symbols on the right reel. Alternatively, a number of winning lines corresponding to the number of medals bet may be set as valid winning lines.

[0039] <Status display LED> Next, a description will be given of the status display LED 280. Fig. 3 is a front view of the status display LED 280, and Fig. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the members that make up the status display LED 280.

[0040] <Status display LED / Upper display> As shown in FIG. 3, on the upper row of the status display LED 280, a medal insertion possible display section 124, a game start display section 121, a replay display section 122, and a medal insertion display section 129 are arranged.

[0041] The medal insertion enable display unit 124 is a display unit for informing the player that it is now possible to insert a medal, and lights up the word "INSERT" when the player is ready to insert a medal.

[0042] The game start display unit 121 is a display unit for notifying that the game can be started when the specified number of medals have been inserted, and lights up the word "START" when the game can be started.

[0043] The replay display unit 122 is a display unit for informing the player that the current game can be replayed (no medal insertion is required) if a replay role, which is one of the winning roles, was won in the previous game, and lights up the word "REPLAY" if a replay role, which is one of the winning roles, was won in the previous game.

[0044] The medal insertion display unit 129 is a display unit for lighting up a number of lamps corresponding to the number of medals inserted, and when one medal is inserted, the string "1BET" lights up, when two medals are inserted, the string "2BET" lights up, and when three medals are inserted, the string "3BET" lights up.

[0045] As shown in Figure 4, the medal insertion possible display unit 124, the game start display unit 121, the replay display unit 122, and the medal insertion display unit 129 in this example are all composed of an LED board 288 (first board), a plurality of LEDs 286 (second light-emitting means) arranged in a light-colored area 288a (second area, the area where a light-colored coating is formed) on the mounting surface of this LED board 288 (first board) where a white coating silk is applied, a reflector 284 (first partitioning member) which partitions a rectangular opening 284a (space) through which light from the plurality of LEDs 286 (second light-emitting means) passes, and a character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) onto which light from the plurality of LEDs 286 (light-emitting means) is irradiated.

[0046] Here, the term "bright color" according to the present invention refers to a color with high brightness, such as white, yellow, or light blue.

[0047] A semi-transparent member having the character string "INSERT" is disposed on the letter sheet 282 that constitutes the medal insertion possible display unit 124. When the plurality of LEDs 286 that constitute the medal insertion possible display unit 124 are turned on, the character string "INSERT" is illuminated to notify that the operation to start a game is possible.

[0048] A semi-transparent member having the character string "START" is disposed on the character sheet 282 constituting the game start display unit 121. When the plurality of LEDs 286 constituting the game start display unit 121 are turned on, the character string "START" is illuminated to notify that the game start operation is possible.

[0049] A semi-transparent member consisting of the character string "REPLAY" is disposed on the character sheet 282 that constitutes the replay display unit 122. When the plurality of LEDs 286 that constitute the replay display unit 122 are turned on, the character string "REPLAY" is illuminated to indicate that the current game can be played again (no medal insertion is required).

[0050] A translucent member having character strings of "3BET," "2BET," and "1BET" is disposed on the character sheet 282 constituting the medal insertion display unit 129. Among the plurality of LEDs 286 constituting the gaming medal insertion display unit 129, when the LED 286 corresponding to the character sheet 282 for "3BET" is turned on, the character string "3BET" is emitted to indicate that three medals have been inserted, when the LED 286 corresponding to the character sheet 282 for "2BET" is turned on, the character string "2BET" is emitted to indicate that two medals have been inserted, and when the LED 286 corresponding to the character sheet 282 for "1BET" is turned on, the character string "1BET" is emitted to indicate that one medal has been inserted.

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

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

[0053] The payout number display unit 127 is a display unit for displaying, in a two-digit number, the number of medals to be paid out to a player as a result of winning some kind of winning combination.

[0054] As shown in Figure 4, both the stored number display unit 125 and the dispensed number display unit 127 in this example are composed of an LED board 288 (first board), a plurality of LEDs 286 (second light-emitting means) arranged in a light-colored area 288a (second area, the area where a light-colored coating is formed) on the mounting surface of the LED board 288 (first board) where a white coating silk is applied, a reflector 284 (first partitioning member) which partitions a rectangular opening 284a (space) and an opening 284b (space) in the shape of a two-digit seven-segment display through which light from the plurality of LEDs 286 (second light-emitting means) passes, and a character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) onto which light from the plurality of LEDs 286 (light-emitting means) is irradiated.

[0055] A semi-transparent member consisting of the character string "CREDIT" and a semi-transparent member consisting of the shape of a two-digit seven-segment display corresponding to the opening 284b are arranged on the character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) constituting the stored number display unit 125. Then, when the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) corresponding to the character sheet 282 of "CREDIT" among the plurality of LEDs 286 (second light-emitting means) constituting the stored number display unit 125 is turned on, the character string "CREDIT" is illuminated, and by turning on the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) corresponding to the two-digit seven-segment display, the number of medals electronically stored can be displayed as a two-digit numerical value.

[0056] A translucent member having the character string "PAYOUT" and a translucent member having the shape of a two-digit seven-segment display are arranged on the character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) constituting the payout number display unit 127. Then, among the plurality of LEDs 286 (second light-emitting means) constituting the payout number display unit 127, when the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) corresponding to the character sheet 282 of "PAYOUT" is turned on, the character string "PAYOUT" is illuminated, and by turning on the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) corresponding to the two-digit seven-segment display, the number of medals to be paid out to the player can be displayed as a two-digit number.

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

[0058] The game information display unit 126 in this example is composed of an LED board 288 (first board), a plurality of LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) arranged in a dark area 288b (first area; an area where a dark coating is formed, shown by a dotted line in Figure 4) on the mounting surface of this LED board 288 (first board) where a black coating resist is applied, a reflector 284 (first partitioning member) which partitions an opening 284c (space) in the shape of a four-digit seven-segment display through which light from the plurality of LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) passes, and a character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) onto which light from the plurality of LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) is irradiated.

[0059] In addition, the gaming information display unit 126 in this example is configured so that the opening 284c is in the shape of a seven-segment display that is smaller than the opening 284b. Also, the plurality of LEDs 286 that make up the gaming information display unit 126 are configured so that they are more densely packed (the spacing between adjacent LEDs is narrower) than the plurality of LEDs 286 that make up the stored coin number display unit 125 or the payout coin number display unit 127, so that they form the shape of a seven-segment display. In this way, the gaming information display unit 126 is configured as a light-emitting area that is smaller than the stored coin number display unit 125 or the payout coin number display unit 127.

[0060] Here, the term "dark color" according to the present invention refers to a color with low brightness, such as black, navy blue, brown, gray, or dark blue.

[0061] When the coating film of the LED substrate 288 and the coating film of the dark color region 288b are the same color, the region on the LED substrate 288 that corresponds to the opening 284c is defined as the "first region" according to the present invention. On the other hand, when the coating film of the LED substrate 288 and the coating film of the dark color region 288b are different colors, the dark color region 288b having the different colors may be defined as the "first region" according to the present invention, or the region on the LED substrate 288 that corresponds to the opening 284c may be defined as the "first region" according to the present invention.

[0062] A semi-transparent member in the shape of a four-digit seven-segment display corresponding to the opening 284c is disposed on the character sheet 282 (first illuminated member) constituting the game information display unit 126. Then, by lighting up a plurality of LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) constituting the game information display unit 126, internal information of the slot machine 100 (for example, setting values, error codes, etc.) and instruction monitor information can be displayed in numerical values.

[0063] According to this example, the multiple LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) that make up the game information display unit 126 are arranged in a dark area 288b (first area, an area where a dark coating is formed) on the mounting surface of the LED board 288 (first board), where a black coating resist is applied. This prevents the LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) from reflecting part of the LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) due to external light (external light), which can make the LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) appear to be lit even when they are off. This allows accurate game information to be provided to the player, and avoids causing any disadvantage to the player. In addition, the weak lighting (ghost lighting) of the LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) due to a weak current when the LEDs are off can be made less noticeable, preventing situations where the player is misled by an incorrect display.

[0064] Furthermore, the multiple LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) that make up the game information display unit 126 are light-emitting means that make up a notification means that notifies information (e.g., the order in which to press) that corresponds to advantageous operation modes for stop operation means that can stop the reels (e.g., stop buttons 137 to 139). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the misunderstanding that an operation mode is being notified when it is not, and it is possible to provide accurate information to the player and avoid causing any disadvantage to the player.

[0065] Furthermore, the multiple LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) that make up the game information display unit 126 are light-emitting means that make up a notification means that notifies information corresponding to an error (for example, an error code), so it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that an error is being notified when no error is being notified, and it is possible to provide the player with accurate information and avoid causing any disadvantage to the player.

[0066] The multiple LEDs 286 (first light-emitting means) of the game information display unit 126 are light-emitting means that can emit light in a first state (e.g., AT state or error state), and the multiple LEDs 286 (second light-emitting means) of the stored medal count display unit 125 and the payout medal count display unit 127 are light-emitting means that can emit light in a second state (e.g., medal storage or payout), and the multiple LEDs 286 (second light-emitting means) that constitute the stored medal count display unit 125 (second light-emitting means) and the payout medal count display unit 127 are arranged in a light-colored area 288a (second area; area where a light-colored coating film is formed) to which white coating film silk is applied.

[0067] Furthermore, during play, the number of times the machine transitions to the AT state or error state is relatively less than the number of times medals are stored or paid out, and the frequency of entering the second state (storage or payment of medals) is higher than the frequency of entering the first state (AT state or error state).

[0068] Not only when the number of medals stored or paid out is one or more, but even when the number of medals stored or paid out is zero, the stored medal number display unit 125 and the paid out medal number display unit 127 display "0" (or "00").In other words, it can be said that the stored medal number display unit 125 and the paid out medal number display unit 127 continuously display some kind of light while the game is in progress or is ready to be played.

[0069] In contrast, the AT state and error state are states that occur as a result of specific conditions that arise during play or when play is possible, and therefore, it can be said that the AT state and error state occur less frequently than during play or when play is possible. Also, even in the AT state or error state, the stored coin number display unit 125 and the payout coin number display unit 127 are configured to continue to be lit, so it can be said that the stored coin number display unit 125 and the payout coin number display unit 127 light up more frequently than the game information display unit 126.

[0070] This improves the visibility of the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) of the number of coins stored display unit 125 (second light-emitting means) and the number of coins paid out display unit 127, which emit light more frequently (have a higher display update frequency) than the game information display unit 126, thereby improving convenience for players.

[0071] In addition, the game information display unit 126 is positioned so as to be sandwiched between the stored coin number display unit 125 and the payout coin number display unit 127, and the dark area 288b (first area, area where a dark coating is formed) where the game information display unit 126 is positioned and is coated with a black coating resist is sandwiched on both sides by the light area 288a (second area, area where a light coating is formed) where the stored coin number display unit 125 is positioned and is coated with a white coating silk, and the light area 288a (second area, area where a light coating is formed) where the payout coin number display unit 127 is positioned and is coated with a white coating silk.

[0072] According to this example, it is possible to prevent the LED286 (second light-emitting means) arranged in the light color region 288a (second region; region where a light color coating is formed) on one side of the dark color region 288b (first region; region where a dark color coating is formed) from affecting the LED286 (second light-emitting means) arranged in the light color region 288a (second region; region where a light color coating is formed) on the other side of the dark color region 288b (first region; region where a dark color coating is formed), and it is possible to make the notification by the LED286 (second light-emitting means) easier to see.

[0073] Furthermore, by arranging the dark color region 288b and the light color region 288a adjacent to each other, the LED 286 (second light-emitting means) arranged in the light color region 288a can make ghost lighting in the LED 286 (first light-emitting means) arranged in the dark color region 288b less noticeable compared to when the dark color regions 288b are adjacent to each other.

[0074] Furthermore, the status display LED 280 has a dark area 288b (first area; area where a dark coating is formed) coated with a black coating resist, and a light area 288a (second area; area where a light coating is formed) coated with a white coating silk, so the light emission mode (brightness, etc.) of the LED 286 can be changed simply by changing the color of the coating applied to the board on which the LED 286 is placed (hardware change) without changing the contents (program change) of the control driver (software) that controls the status display LED 280, making it easy to change the specifications of the gaming machine, etc.

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

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

[0077] In addition, in this example, a specific area of ​​the LED substrate 288 coated with black coating resist is coated with white coating silk, but it is also possible to coat a specific area of ​​the LED substrate coated with white coating resist with black coating.

[0078] <Status display LED / unitized> FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the status indicator LED 280, including the heat crimped portion 284d of the reflector 284.

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

[0080] Reflector 284 is configured to have multiple types of openings 284a to 284c and thermally crimped portion 284d as described with reference to Fig. 4. Thermally crimped portion 284d is made of a rod-shaped body having an outer diameter w5 and formed to extend in the thickness direction of reflector 284 (Fig. 5 shows thermally crimped portion 284d after it has been deformed by heating).

[0081] After inserting the thermal crimping portion 284c of the reflector 284 into the insertion hole 288d of the LED substrate 288, heat is applied to the tip of the thermal crimping portion 284d to soften it, and then pressure is applied to crush it, thereby forming a deformed portion 284d2 at the tip of the thermal crimping portion 284d having an outer diameter w6 (w6>w5) larger than the inner diameter w5 of the thermal crimping portion 284d of the LED substrate 288.

[0082] As a result, the reflector 284 is fixed by caulking to the mounting surface of the LED substrate 288, and the reflector 284 and the LED substrate 288 are integrated together. The character sheet 282 is also arranged so as to cover the openings 284a to 284d of the reflector 284, and is attached to the surface of the reflector 284.

[0083] That is, the reflector 284 (first partitioning member) is fixed by crimping to the mounting surface of the LED substrate 288 (first substrate), and the character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) is attached to the reflector 284 (first partitioning member), thereby forming the LED substrate 288 (first substrate), the reflector 284 (first partitioning member), and the character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) into a unit.

[0084] According to this example, the LED board 288 (first board), the reflector 284 (first partitioning member), and the character sheet 282 (first irradiated member) are unitized, which facilitates the replacement of the status display LED 280 and the incorporation into the gaming machine, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0085] In this example, the deformation portion 284d2 is formed at a position that protrudes by a height h5 from the rear surface of the substrate 288, leaving a gap (gap) between the reflector 284 and the LED substrate 288, but the deformation portion 284d2 may be in close contact with the rear surface of the LED substrate 288.

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

[0087] Fig. 6(a) is a cross-sectional view of the status display LED 750 according to the first modification, and corresponds to the cross-sectional view of the status display LED 280 shown in Fig. 5. Fig. 6(b) is a bottom view of the status display LED as seen from the direction indicated by the symbol A in Fig. 6(a).

[0088] In the following, in order to avoid redundant explanation, only the configuration that differs from the status display LED 280 explained using FIG. 5 will be explained.

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

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

[0091] According to this example, the LED substrate 751 and the cover member 755 are formed with insertion holes 751a, 755a having an inner diameter w9 that is slightly larger than the outer diameter w8 of the thermal crimping portion 753a before deformation, making it easier to insert the thermal crimping portion 753a of the reflector 753 into the LED substrate 751 or the cover member 755, improving work efficiency when assembling the status display LED 750. Furthermore, even if the thermal crimping portion 753a expands after assembly due to heat generated from the LED 752 or the LED substrate 751, the volume of the expanded thermal crimping portion 753a can be absorbed by the gap, preventing damage to the LED substrate 751 or the cover member 755. Furthermore, by making the inner diameter w9 slightly larger than the outer diameter w8, a small amount of "play" space is formed, which reduces the risk of damage to the LED board 751, cover member 755, reflector 753, thermal crimping portion 753a (including the cylindrical rod-shaped body leading up to the thermal crimping portion 753a), etc. when the gaming machine is transported or subjected to vibration.

[0092] The thermal crimping portion 753a of the reflector 753 consists of a cylindrical rod-shaped body extending in the thickness direction of the reflector 753 (Figure 6(a) shows the thermal crimping portion 753a after its tip has been deformed by heating).

[0093] The thermal crimping portion 753a before deformation is inserted into the insertion hole 751a of the LED substrate 751 and the insertion hole 755a of the cover member 755, and then heat is applied to the tip of the thermal crimping portion 753a to soften it, and pressure is applied to crush it, thereby forming a deformed portion 753a1 at the tip of the thermal crimping portion 753a having an outer diameter w10 (w10>w9) larger than the inner diameter w9 of the insertion hole 751a of the LED substrate 751 and the insertion hole 755a of the cover member 755.

[0094] As a result, the reflector 753 is fixed by caulking to the LED substrate 751 and the cover member 755, and the reflector 753, the LED substrate 751, and the cover member 755 are integrated together. The character sheet 754 is disposed so as to cover the opening 753a of the reflector 753, and is attached to the surface of the reflector 753.

[0095] That is, one side of the reflector 753 is crimped to the LED board 751 and the cover member 755, and the character sheet 754 is attached to the other side, thereby forming the LED board 751, the cover member 755, the reflector 753, the LED 752, and the character sheet 754 into a unit.

[0096] In this example, the LED board 751, cover member 755, reflector 753, LED 752, and character sheet 754 are unitized, which makes it easier to replace the status display LED 750 and to incorporate it into the gaming machine, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0097] Also, as shown in FIG. 6(b), the unit of the status display LED 750 (LED substrate 751, cover member 755, reflector 753, LED 752, and character sheet 754) has a polygonal shape with four chamfered corners when viewed from the bottom, and the deformation portions 753a1 of the thermal crimping portion 753a are arranged one on each of the four corners of the LED substrate 751 and the cover member 755, and one in the center of the LED substrate 751 and the cover member 755.

[0098] That is, the LED substrate 751 and the cover member 755 are fixed by crimps provided along the outer shapes of the LED substrate 751 and the cover member 755 and crimps provided further inward than the crimps. Furthermore, the crimps provided further inward are located closer to the connector 756 than the crimps provided further outward. Furthermore, the connector 756 is not located in the center of the status display LED 750, but is located to the right in the left-right direction and lower in the up-down direction, and is disposed eccentrically to at least one of the up-down, left-right, and right-hand sides from the center.

[0099] According to this example, the unit of the status display LED 750 has a polygonal shape with four chamfered corners, which makes it easy to incorporate into the mounting part of the gaming machine and improves work efficiency.

[0100] Furthermore, by providing deformation portions 753a1 of thermal crimping portion 753a on the corner side (outer crimp) of LED substrate 751 or cover member 755 and on the center side (inner crimp) of LED substrate 751 or cover member 755, it is possible to suppress rattle of LED substrate 751 or cover member 755. In this example, a gap is provided between the tip end of thermal crimping portion 753a and cover member 755, and stability can be improved by providing an inner crimp in addition to the outer crimp.

[0101] Furthermore, the crimps provided on the inside are located closer to the connector 756 than the crimps provided on the outside, which also contributes to suppressing rattle when inserting or removing the harness.

[0102] Furthermore, by arranging the connector 756 off-center to at least one of the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the center of the status display LED 750, the connector 756 can also be used as a handle when removing the LED substrate 751 from the reflector 753. Furthermore, when disassembling the status display LED 750, it is also possible to remove the LED substrate 751 from the reflector 753 by simply destroying the thermally crimped portion on only one side, without destroying the deformation portions 753a1 of all of the thermally crimped portions 753a.

[0103] Furthermore, when a wiring pattern for transmitting a signal or a wiring pattern for supplying a predetermined voltage is formed near the insertion hole 751a of the LED substrate 751, the wiring pattern is formed so as to avoid or detour around the insertion hole 751a, but the wiring pattern may be formed so as to detour inward rather than outwardly around the LED substrate 751. Specifically, for example, in Fig. 6(b), where there are crimps located on the outside of the LED substrate 751 and crimps located on the inside, the wiring pattern is formed so as to detour inward of the substrate near the crimps located on the outside (no wiring pattern is formed between the insertion hole 751a and the end of the substrate closest to the insertion hole 751a).

[0104] This prevents damage to the wiring pattern when a crack occurs from the edge of the substrate toward the insertion hole 751a. Damage to the wiring pattern not only prevents signals and voltages from being transmitted properly, but also creates resistance, which can cause the damaged area to heat up and potentially catch fire. However, by routing the wiring pattern inward, this risk can be reduced. Furthermore, when disassembling the LED unit, routing the wiring pattern inward allows tools to be inserted from the edge of the substrate, preventing damage to the wiring pattern.

[0105] Furthermore, the LED substrate 751 is colored black, the reflector 753 is colored white, and the connector 756 is colored blue, so that the LED substrate 751, the reflector 753, and the connector 756 are colored differently.

[0106] According to this example, when replacing the reflector 753, there is no risk of accidentally cutting the connector 756 when cutting the deformed portion 753a1 of the thermal crimping portion 753a, and work errors can be prevented in advance.

[0107] In this example, the cover member 755 is provided on the surface opposite to the mounting surface of the LED substrate 751, but a cover member need not be provided as in the case of the status display LED 280 described with reference to Fig. 5. Also, although the example has been shown in which the LED substrate 751 is colored black, the reflector 753 is colored white, and the connector 756 is colored blue, the types of colors are not particularly limited, and it is preferable that they are different colors.

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

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

[0110] In this example, the thermal crimping portion 763a of the reflector 763 before deformation is inserted into the insertion hole 761a of the LED substrate 761, and then heat is applied to the tip of the thermal crimping portion 763a to soften it, and the thermal crimping portion 763a is formed into a trapezoidal shape in side view that gradually widens toward the tip, with the LED substrate 761 as the base end, so that a deformed portion 763a1 is formed at the tip of the thermal crimping portion 763a having an outer diameter w12 (w12>w11) that is larger than the inner diameter w11 of the insertion hole 761a of the LED substrate 761.

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

[0112] According to this example, the deformed portion 763a1 of the thermal crimping portion 763a has a trapezoidal shape (expanding shape) in a side view that gradually widens from the LED substrate 761 as its base end toward the tip. Therefore, when replacing the reflector 763, it is easy to insert a blade or the like, which increases the efficiency of the cutting work of the deformed portion 763a1 of the thermal crimping portion 763a. At the same time, the reflector 763 is firmly fixed to the LED substrate 761 at the base of the deformed portion 763a1 (the contact point between the deformed portion 763a1 and the LED substrate 761), so the reflector 763 can be stably supported by the LED substrate 761.

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

[0114] Main body 101 is a box-shaped body that opens at the front. Inside main body 101, there is arranged a main board storage case 640 (see FIG. 13 , which will be described in detail later) that stores a main control board 600 (first board; details will be described later), and three reels 110 to 112 are arranged below main board storage case 640. To the side of main board storage case 640 and reels 110 to 112, i.e., on the left side as you face them, there is arranged a sub-control board storage case 220 that stores a sub-control board 650 (second board; details will be described later).

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

[0116] An auxiliary medal storage 240 is disposed on the right side of the medal payout device 180, behind which an overflow terminal (not shown) is disposed.

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

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

[0119] The reel front lighting 250 is a light-emitting means that illuminates (lights) the reel bands of each reel 110 to 112 (only the reel band 111a of the middle reel 111 is shown in Figure 7(b)) from the front side (front), and in this example, it is arranged above the pattern display window 113 on the back of the front door 102 so as to face the reel bands of the reels 110 to 112.

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

[0121] If there is no lens cover for the reel front lighting, or if the lens cover is made of a colorless, transparent material, the light emitted from the LEDs may be reflected in granular form on the reel bands of the reels 110-112 (so-called "point light"), which may make the reels 110-112 look bad, or the light emitted from the LEDs may not spread well and may not be able to illuminate the entire reel band evenly, which may make the reels 110-112 less visible. Therefore, it is preferable to cover the front of the LEDs with a lens cover made of a colored, transparent material.

[0122] The relationship between the shortest distance L0 from the reel front lighting 250 to the reel band and the shortest distance L1 from the reel backlight 264 (described later) to the reel band is "shortest distance L0 < shortest distance L1", and the reel front lighting 250 is positioned closer to the reel band than the reel backlight 264.

[0123] As described above, the reel front lighting 250 is provided with a lens cover because it is prone to point light due to its close distance to the reel band. On the other hand, the reel backlight 264 is provided with a lens cover because it is closer to the reel band than the reel front lighting 250, has a distance that allows the light emitted from the LED to diffuse, and the light can be sufficiently diffused by the reflector 266 described below.

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

[0125] The slot machine 100 of this example is configured to have a left reel device (not shown) equipped with a left reel 110, a center reel device 260 (see FIG. 7(b)) equipped with a center reel 111, a right reel device (not shown) equipped with a right reel 112, and a reel frame 262 (see FIG. 7(b)) capable of accommodating these three reel devices inside.

[0126] In addition, since the structures of the left reel device and the right reel device of the slot machine 100 in this example are the same as the structure of the center reel device 260, here we will explain the center reel device 260 and omit explanations of the left reel device and the right reel device.

[0127] The middle reel device 260 is composed of a middle reel 111, a reel drive unit (not shown) that drives the middle reel 111 to rotate, a reel backlight 264 that illuminates (lights) the reel band 111a (second illuminated member) of the middle reel 111 from the rear side (back), and a reel detection unit (not shown) that detects the rotational position of the middle reel 111.

[0128] The middle reel 111 is configured with a reel band 111a on which multiple types of designs are printed at equal intervals, and a reel frame 111b that supports both sides of the reel band 111a. The reel band 111a is a flat ring-shaped member configured by bonding the longitudinal ends of a rectangular band-shaped member together.

[0129] 8(a) is a front view of the reel backlight 264, FIG. 8(b) is a side view of the reel backlight 264, and FIG. 8(c) is an external perspective view of the reel backlight 264 when the components constituting the reel backlight 264 are disassembled and viewed from the front side.

[0130] The reel backlight 264 is a light-emitting means that illuminates (illuminates) the reel bands of each reel 110 to 112 from the rear side (back surface), and in this example, is composed of a reflector 266 (second partition member), an illumination board 268 (second board) that is detachably attached to the back surface of the reflector 266, and a decorative panel 270 that is arranged on the side surface of the reflector 266.

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

[0132] The reflector 266 is a component that defines a space through which light from a plurality of LEDs 268a (light-emitting means) mounted on an illumination board 268 (second board) passes, and the reflector 266 has three openings 266a to 266c arranged vertically from the front side to the back side to serve as spaces through which light passes.

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

[0134] The openings 266a-266c and LEDs 268a of the reflector 266 provided in the middle reel unit 260 are arranged at positions corresponding to the symbol positions (symbol positions 4-6 described with reference to FIG. 2) to be stopped and displayed in the symbol display window 113 when the reflector 266 is attached to the middle reel unit 260. With this structure, light from the plurality of LEDs 268a (light emitting means) is irradiated onto the back surface of the reel band 111a (second irradiated member) of the middle reel 111.

[0135] The openings 266a-266c and the LED 266a of the reflector 266 provided in the left reel unit (not shown) are arranged at positions corresponding to the symbol positions (the symbol positions 1-3 described with reference to FIG. 2) to be stopped and displayed in the symbol display window 113 when the reflector 266 is attached to the left reel unit. With this structure, light from the plurality of LEDs 268a (light emitting means) is irradiated onto the back of the reel band (second irradiated member) of the left reel 110.

[0136] The openings 266a-266c and the LEDs 268a of the reflector 266 provided in the right reel unit (not shown) are arranged at positions corresponding to the symbol positions (symbol positions 7-9 described with reference to FIG. 2) to be stopped and displayed in the symbol display window 113 when the reflector 266 is attached to the right reel unit. With this structure, light from the plurality of LEDs 268a (light emitting means) is irradiated onto the back of the reel band (second irradiated member) of the right reel 112.

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

[0138] For example, by turning on all the LEDs 268a, all of the symbols visible to the player can be illuminated from behind. Also, by turning on some of the LEDs 268a, some of the symbols visible to the player can be illuminated from behind. Note that the number and positions of the openings and LEDs are not limited to this example.

[0139] In this example, reflector 266 has a plurality of slits (grooves) 266d to 266g provided at predetermined intervals on the bottom surface of upper opening 266a, the top and bottom surfaces of central opening 266b, and the top surface of lower opening 266c. This allows the light emitted from LED 268a to be uniformly irradiated onto the pattern located in front, improving the visibility of the pattern.

[0140] Furthermore, slit 266d provided on the underside of upper opening 266a, slit 266e provided on the top surface of central opening 266b, slit 266f provided on the bottom surface of central opening 266b, and slit 266g provided on the top surface of lower opening 266c are arranged so that the areas where the slits are formed and the areas where the slits are not formed alternate in the vertical direction (so that the positions of the slits do not coincide above and below the partitions of the openings). This structure prevents interference between light beams emitted through the slits from adjacent openings.

[0141] The reel backlight 264 is able to sufficiently and uniformly illuminate the reel band by the reflector 266 and the slits (grooves) 266d to 266g, and therefore does not have a lens cover like the reel front lighting 250, but may have a configuration with a lens cover, which allows the reel band to be illuminated uniformly, and furthermore, since the reel backlight 264 does not need to be looked directly at during reel assembly or maintenance of the gaming machine, glare on the worker can be reduced.

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

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

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

[0145] According to this example, the shortest distance L1 from the LED 268a (second light-emitting means) in the reel backlight 264 to the reel band (second illuminated member) is longer than the shortest distance L2 from the LED 286 (first light-emitting means) in the status display LED 280 to the character sheet 282 (first illuminated member) (L1>L2), the openings 266a to 266c (compartmented space) of the reflector 266 (second partitioning member) in the reel backlight 264 are larger than the openings 284a to 284c (compartmented space) of the reflector 280 (first partitioning member) in the status display LED 280, and the LED 268a is disposed in the light-colored region 268d (region where a light-colored coating film is formed) on the mounting surface of the illumination board 268 where a white coating film silk is applied, and therefore it is possible to make the light emission of the reel band (second illuminated member) stand out while suppressing point light on the reel band (second illuminated member).

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

[0147] As shown in FIG. 9(a), on the LED substrate 288 (first substrate) of the status display LED 280, a plurality of LEDs 286 are arranged close together, and the irradiation range and irradiation distance to the first irradiated member (character sheet 282) are small, and the free space on the mounting surface of the LED substrate 288 is limited, so that no identification information (for example, letters indicating the component name such as "LED1" or numbers indicating the control number) for identifying the LEDs 286 mounted on the LED substrate 288 or a figure (for example, a rectangular frame) indicating the location of the LEDs 286 is printed.

[0148] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9(b), on the illumination board 268 (second board) of the reel backlight 264, a plurality of LEDs 268a, each of which has a large illumination range and illumination distance to the second illuminated member (reel band), are arranged at predetermined intervals, and there is a relatively large open space on the mounting surface of the illumination board 268, so that identification information 268b (in this example, letters indicating the component names such as "LED1" to "LED6" and numbers indicating the control numbers) for identifying the LEDs 268a mounted on the illumination board 268 and component marks 268c (in this example, rectangular frames) indicating the locations where the LEDs 268a are arranged are printed.

[0149] The mounting surface of the lighting board 268 is composed of a light-colored area 268d coated with white silk film, whereas the identification information 268b and the component mark 268c printed on the same mounting surface are both printed in a color different from white (cream in this example). This makes it possible to make the identification information 268b and the component mark 268c more visible, and also allows the LED 268a to be mounted in the correct location.

[0150] Furthermore, since the identification information 268b is printed in a position visible from the front side through the openings 266a to 266c (partitioned space) of the reflector 266 (second partitioning member), if a malfunction occurs in the LED 268a (light-emitting means), the identification information 268b corresponding to the LED 268a (light-emitting means) with the malfunction can be easily identified, thereby improving the convenience for game parlor staff and the ease of maintenance of the light-emitting means.

[0151] <Status indicator LED and reel backlight / Summary> As explained above, the gaming machine according to this embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine equipped with a plurality of light-emitting means and a first board (for example, the LED board 288 shown in FIG. 4), and the plurality of light-emitting means include a first light-emitting means (for example, the LED 286 of the game information display unit 126 shown in FIG. 4) that can emit light in a first state (for example, an AT state (a state in which an operation navigation is notified), an error state (a state in which an error code is notified)), the first light-emitting means is a light-emitting means that is arranged in a first region on the mounting surface of the first board, and the first region is a region in which a dark coating film is formed (for example, the dark region 288b shown in FIG. 4 in which a black coating film resist is applied), and the dark coating film is a dark coating film that is different from green.

[0152] According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, the first light-emitting means is disposed in an area on the mounting surface of the first board where a dark coating is formed, so that it is possible to prevent a part of the first light-emitting means from being reflected by light (external light) entering from outside, making it appear as if the first light-emitting means is lit even when it is off, and it is possible to provide accurate game information to the player and avoid causing any disadvantage to the player. In addition, it is possible to make the weak lighting (ghost lighting) of the first light-emitting means due to a weak current when it is off less noticeable, and it is possible to avoid a situation where a false display misleads the player.

[0153] Gaming parlor environments vary, but if the lighting inside the parlor is bright, the lighting can make it difficult to see the displays on various displays, or they can appear to be lit even when they are not, which could lead to misinterpretation by players and gaming parlor staff.However, the gaming machine of this embodiment can prevent misinterpretation of displays due to reflections from the lighting inside the parlor.

[0154] The machine may also be provided with a stop operation means (e.g., stop buttons 137-139 shown in FIG. 1) that can stop the reels (e.g., reels 110-112 shown in FIG. 1), the first state being a state that notifies an advantageous operation mode (e.g., push order) for the stop operation means, and the first light-emitting means may be a light-emitting means that constitutes a notification means that notifies information corresponding to the advantageous operation mode.

[0155] With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the operation mode is being notified when it is not, and it is possible to provide the player with accurate information and avoid causing any disadvantage to the player.

[0156] The first state may be a state in which an error is notified, and the first light-emitting means may be a light-emitting means constituting a notifying means for notifying information corresponding to the error (for example, an error code).

[0157] With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that an error has been notified when no error has been notified, and it is possible to provide the player with accurate information and avoid causing any disadvantage to the player.

[0158] Furthermore, the plurality of light-emitting means may include a second light-emitting means (for example, LED 286 of the stored number display unit 125 or the dispensed number display unit 127 shown in Figure 4) that can emit light in a second state (for example, a state in which medals are being stored, a state in which medals are being dispensed), and the second light-emitting means may be a light-emitting means that is arranged in a second region on the mounting surface of the first board, and the second region may be a region in which a light-colored coating film is formed (for example, light-colored region 288a in which a white coating film silk is applied, as shown in Figure 4), and the second region may be a region that is larger than the first region, and the second region may be a region that is formed adjacent to the first region.

[0159] Furthermore, the plurality of light-emitting means include a second light-emitting means (for example, LED 286 of stored number display unit 125 or dispensed number display unit 127 shown in Figure 4) that can emit light in a second state (for example, a state in which medals are being stored, a state in which medals are being dispensed), and the second light-emitting means is a light-emitting means that is arranged in a second region on the mounting surface of the first board, and the second region is a region in which a light-colored coating film is formed (for example, light-colored region 288a in which a white coating film silk is applied, as shown in Figure 4), and the frequency with which the second state is reached may be higher than the frequency with which the first state is reached.

[0160] With this configuration, it is possible to improve the visibility of the second light emitting means, which emits light frequently (high display update frequency), and to improve convenience for the player.

[0161] The first region may be a region sandwiched between the second region on both sides.

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

[0163] The light source may also include a first partitioning member (e.g., reflector 284 shown in Figures 4 and 5) and a first irradiated member (e.g., character sheet 282 shown in Figures 4 and 5), wherein the first partitioning member is a member that partitions a space through which light from the plurality of light-emitting means mounted on the first substrate passes (e.g., openings 284a to 284c shown in Figure 8(b)), the first partitioning member is fixed to the first substrate by crimping (e.g., fixed by thermal crimping portion 284d shown in Figure 5), the first irradiated member is a member that is irradiated with light from the plurality of light-emitting means mounted on the first substrate, the first irradiated member is attached to the first partitioning member, and the first substrate, the first partitioning member, and the first irradiated member may be unitized.

[0164] With this configuration, it is possible to easily replace the unitized first substrate, first partition member, and first irradiated member, as well as to assemble them into the gaming machine, thereby improving work efficiency.

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

[0166] With this configuration, it is possible to make the light emitted from the second irradiated member stand out while suppressing point light from the second irradiated member.

[0167] Furthermore, the second substrate is a substrate that can be attached and detached to the second partition member, and identification information corresponding to each of the multiple light-emitting means on the mounting surface of the second substrate (for example, identification information 268b shown in Figure 9(b)) is displayed, and the identification information may be visible through the partitioned space in the second partition member.

[0168] With this configuration, if a malfunction occurs in the light-emitting means, the identification information corresponding to the malfunctioning light-emitting means can be easily identified, thereby improving convenience and maintainability.

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

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

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

[0172] The control unit of the slot machine 100 is broadly composed of a main control unit 300 that mainly controls gameplay, a first sub-control unit 400 that mainly controls presentation in response to command signals (hereinafter simply referred to as "commands") sent by the main control unit 300, and a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on the commands sent from the first sub-control unit 400.

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

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

[0175] The main control unit 300 is equipped with a random number generation circuit 316 (which is assumed to have two random number generation circuits built in) that derives a number in the range of 0 to 65535 each time it receives a clock signal output by the crystal oscillator 315a, and a start-up signal output circuit 338 that outputs a start-up signal (reset signal) when power is turned on.When a start-up signal is input from this start-up signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (starts the main processing of the main control unit, which will be described later).

[0176] The random number generation circuit 316 generates random numbers to be used in the basic circuit 302. The random number generation circuit 316 generates random numbers in two ways: counter mode and random number mode. In counter mode, a value that counts up (down) at a predetermined time interval is acquired and the acquired value is used as a random number. The random number mode has two further methods. In the first method, a seed value of the random number is used to perform a calculation using a predetermined function (e.g., a modulus function) and derive the result of this calculation as a random number. In the second method, a value is read from a random number table in which values ​​ranging from 0 to 65535 are randomly arranged, and the read value is used as a random number. The random number generation circuit 316 acquires irregular values ​​by utilizing white noise superimposed on signals input from various sensors 318 to the sensor circuit 320. The random number generation circuit 316 uses the value thus obtained as the initial value for a counter that counts up (down) in counter mode, as a seed for a random number, or when determining the start position for reading from the random number table.

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

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

[0179] Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141 and detect whether a medal has passed through. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect the start operation by the player. Stop button 137 sensors, stop button 138 sensors, and stop button 139 sensors are installed on each of the stop buttons 137 to 139 and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

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

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

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

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

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

[0185] In addition, the main control unit 300 is equipped with an output interface for sending commands to the first sub-control unit 400, enabling communication with the first sub-control unit 400. Note that information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to send signals such as commands to the first sub-control unit 400, but is configured so that signals such as commands cannot be sent from the first sub-control unit 400 to the main control unit 300.

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

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

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

[0189] The first sub-controller 400 is also provided with a drive circuit 422, to which various lamps 420 (upper lamps, lower lamps, side lamps 144, title panel 162 lamps, etc.) are connected via an input / output interface.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0197] The main control board 600 is an example of a "first board" according to the present invention. Therefore, the "first board" according to the present invention is not limited to the board constituting the main control unit 300, but may be a board constituting the first sub-control unit 400 or the second sub-control unit 500 described using FIG. 10, or may be any other board mounted on the gaming machine. In addition, the gaming machine may be equipped with multiple boards corresponding to the "first board."

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

[0199] According to this example, the identification information 608 is printed in an area where the pattern wiring or the resist layer 604 is not formed, so even if other information (such as the name of the component) is printed on the resist layer 604, the visibility of the identification information 608 can be improved, thereby improving convenience.

[0200] The identification information 608 of the main control board 600 is identification information that includes information that can identify the manufacturer of the gaming machine, and in this example, the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100 (in this example, BBB Company) and the identification number of the main control board 600 (in this example, XXX-YYY) are printed on one side of the base material 602 as the identification information 608.

[0201] The "identification information" according to the present invention may be any identification information that includes information that can identify the manufacturer of the gaming machine, and may be, for example, only the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100, or may be identification information that includes information such as the manufacturing date of the main control board 600 in addition to the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100 and the identification number of the main control board 600, or may be identification information that includes information other than characters, such as a two-dimensional code or symbol.

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

[0203] A recess 612 (first-shaped recess) having an approximately inverted U-shape when viewed from the front is formed on the right side (the short side on the right side when viewed from the front) of the main control board 600, which is large enough to accommodate the identification board 610 inside.The recess 612 is cut inward from the short side on the right side of the main control board 600.

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

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

[0206] The height h1 of the side wall 612a is slightly higher than the height h2 of the identification board 610, and the width w1 of the bottom surface 612b is slightly wider than the width w2 of the identification board 610. The entire identification board 610 is accommodated in the inner space of the board accommodating recess 612, and the bottom surface 612b of the board accommodating recess 612 and one opposing side of the identification board 610 are connected to each other via a breaking portion 616 so as to be detachable.

[0207] When the identification board 610 is accommodated in the board accommodating recess 612, its top surface (the surface opposite the board accommodating recess 612) is configured to be approximately flush with the surface on which the board accommodating recess 612 is formed (the right side surface of the main control board 600).

[0208] According to this example, the identification board 610 is accommodated in the board accommodating recess 612 of the main control board 600, and is configured so that when accommodated in this board accommodating recess 612, its upper surface is approximately flush with the right side surface of the main control board 600. This prevents the identification board 610 from coming into contact with other components, etc., when the main control board 600 is being transported, etc., thereby improving convenience.

[0209] The "first-shaped recess" according to the present invention is not limited to the substrate accommodating recess 612 according to this example. For example, the width w1 of the bottom surface 612b is shorter than the height h1 of the side wall 612a (w1

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

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

[0212] The identification information 622 of the identification board 610 is identification information that includes information that can identify the manufacturer of the gaming machine, and in this example, the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100 (in this example, AAA Company) and the identification number of the main control board 600 (in this example, XXX-YYY) are printed on one side of the base material 620 as the identification information 622.

[0213] The "identification information" according to the present invention may be any identification information that includes information that can identify the manufacturer of the gaming machine, and may be, for example, only the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100, or may be identification information that includes information such as the date of manufacture of the main control board 600 in addition to the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100 and the identification number of the main control board 600, or may be information other than characters such as a two-dimensional code or symbol.

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

[0215] ​As shown in Figure 11(a), the breaking portion 616 is a portion where multiple slits (perforations) are formed at predetermined intervals at the connecting portion between the base material 602 of the main control board 600 and the base material 620 of the identification board 610, and is a portion that makes it easy to separate the identification board 610 from the base material 602 of the main control board 600.

[0216] By cutting the breaking portion 616 by hand (or using a tool such as pliers), the identification board 610 can be separated from the base material 602 of the main control board 600, as shown in Figure 11(b).

[0217] As explained using Figure 11(a), before the identification board 610 is separated, the main control board 600 has two types of identification information: identification information 618 of the main control board 600 (name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100: BBB Company) and identification information 622 of the identification board 610 (name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100: AAA Company), so the manufacturer of the gaming machine cannot be identified.

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

[0219] If a company has multiple affiliated companies, manufacturing a circuit board for each affiliated company will increase manufacturing costs, but in this example, one or more company names can be printed on one circuit board product, and when each affiliated company manufactures and assembles the gaming machine, they can choose to keep only their own company name or delete unnecessary company names, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and providing gaming machines that do not cause problems during assembly or inspection.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0229] In the manufacturing process of the game table, the board products in the formed state are covered with various board cases and installed, fixed, and attached in the game table. However, many board products have similar outer shapes, and installation mistakes may occur during the manufacturing and assembly of the game table, or even if no installation mistakes occur, there may be confusion about which board to attach, resulting in wasted working time. According to this example, it is easier to distinguish the boards, and the process during the manufacturing and assembly of the game table can be simplified.

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

[0231] Next, when attention is paid to the positional relationship between the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of first shape) of the main control substrate 600 and the resist layer 604 (first resist layer), and the positional relationship between the adapter accommodating recess 614 (recess of second shape) and the resist layer 604 (first resist layer), as shown in Figure 11 (b), the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (fracture surface of the first shape) of the substrate accommodating recess 612 to the end of the resist layer 604 is configured to be longer than the shortest distance x2 from the bottom surface 614b of the adapter accommodating recess 614 to the end of the resist layer 604 (x1 > x2).

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

[0233] According to this example, the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (fracture surface of the first shape) of the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of the first shape) of the main control board 600 to the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) is longer than the shortest distance x2 from the bottom surface 614b of the adapter accommodating recess 614 (recess of the second shape) to the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) (x1>x2). Therefore, a clearance (work space) from the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of the first shape) to the resist layer can be secured, making it easier to cut the fracture portion 616 formed in the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of the first shape), improving workability. In addition, even when performing cutting work by hooking fingers around the periphery of the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of the first shape) or using a tool, it is possible to prevent fingers or tools from coming into contact with the resistor layer or pattern wiring, thereby preventing damage to the main control board.

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

[0235] Also, in this example, in order to make it difficult for cracks to occur in the resist layer and the pattern wiring due to the stress and strain during cutting from the breaking portion 616, as shown in FIG. 11(b), the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (the breaking surface of the first shape) of the substrate accommodating recess 612 to the end of the resist layer 604 is configured to be longer than the shortest distance z1 from one of the long sides of the main control substrate 600 (the long side itself can also be said to be the cross-section of the substrate) to the end of the resist layer 604 (x1 > z1). However, in order to secure a clearance (working space) from the substrate accommodating recess 612 (the recess of the first shape) to the resist layer 604, the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (the breaking surface of the first shape) of the substrate accommodating recess 612 to the end of the resist layer 604 may be configured to be shorter than the shortest distance z1 from one of the long sides of the main control substrate 600 to the end of the resist layer 604 (x1 < z1). Such a configuration is not limited to this embodiment and can also be applied to a substrate not having a recess of the second shape.

[0236] Also, in this example, in order to make it difficult for cracks to occur in the resist layer or the pattern wiring due to stress or strain during cutting from the break portion 616, as shown in FIG. 11(b), the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (the fracture surface of the first shape) of the substrate accommodation recess 612 to the end of the resist layer 604 is configured to be longer than the shortest distance z2 from one of the short sides of the main control substrate 600 to the end of the resist layer 604 (x1 > z2). However, in order to secure a clearance (working space) from the substrate accommodation recess 612 (the recess of the first shape) to the resist layer 604, the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (the fracture surface of the first shape) of the substrate accommodation recess 612 to the end of the resist layer 604 may be configured to be shorter than the shortest distance z2 from one of the short sides of the main control substrate 600 (the short side itself can also be said to be the cross section of the substrate) to the end of the resist layer 604 (x1 < z2). Such a configuration is not limited to this embodiment and can also be applied to a substrate without the recess of the second shape.

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

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

[0239] According to this example, the shortest distance y1 from the side wall 612a of the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess having a first shape) of the main control board 600 to the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) is longer than the shortest distance y2 from the side wall 614a of the adapter accommodating recess 614 (recess having a second shape) to the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) (y1>y2). Therefore, a clearance (work space) from the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess having a first shape) to the resist layer can be secured, making it easier to cut the breaking portion 616 formed in the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess having a first shape), improving workability. In addition, even when performing cutting work by hooking fingers around the periphery of the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess having a first shape) or using a tool, it is possible to prevent fingers or tools from coming into contact with the resistor layer or pattern wiring, thereby preventing damage to the main control board.

[0240] Furthermore, by making the shortest distance y1 to the end of the resist layer 604 at a location that has the break portion 616 longer than the shortest distance y2 to the end of the resist layer 604 at a location that does not have the break portion 616 (for example, the adapter accommodating recess 614 (recess of the second shape)), it is possible to make it less likely that cracks will occur in the resist layer or pattern wiring due to stress or distortion when cutting from the break portion 616.

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

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

[0243] The components 606 mounted on the main control board 600 include the adapter 624 arranged in the adapter accommodating recess 614 described above, as well as passive components 606a (606a1, 606a2) such as resistors, capacitors, and coils, a connector 606b, an IC 606c, and the like.

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

[0245] The longitudinal direction of one passive component 606a1 (first passive component) among the multiple passive components 606a is the same as the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodating recess 612, and the longitudinal direction of one passive component 606a2 (second passive component) among the multiple passive components 606a is a direction different from the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodating recess 612 and is a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of first shape).

[0246] According to this example, the longitudinal direction of one passive component 606a1 (first passive component) of the multiple passive components 606a is the same as the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess with a first shape) (the longitudinal direction of the identification substrate 610). Therefore, the effect of stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess with a first shape) when cutting the breaking portion 616 on the passive component 606a1 (first passive component) mounted on the main control substrate 600 (first substrate) can be reduced, and damage to the passive component 606a1 (first passive component) can be prevented.

[0247] 11(b), a plurality of passive components 606a (606a1, 606a2), an IC 606c, etc. are also disposed near the adapter accommodating recess 614 of the main control board 600.

[0248] These passive components are axial components with leads extending from both ends of the main body as shown in Fig. 11. Furthermore, in this embodiment and the modified examples described below, the positional relationship of the passive components is described, but this is not limiting, and the passive components may be axial components included in passive components, or control ICs included in active components, and include components that have a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction.

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

[0250] According to this example, the shortest distance x3 from the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess having a first shape) to the passive component 606a1 (first passive component) is longer than the shortest distance x4 from the adapter accommodating recess 614 (recess having a second shape) to the passive component 606a2 (second passive component) (x3 > x4). This ensures a clearance (work space) from the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess having a first shape) to the passive component 606a1 (first passive component). This makes it easier to cut the breaking portion 616 formed in the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess having a first shape), improving workability. In addition, even when a cutting operation is performed by placing a finger around the periphery of the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess having a first shape) or by using a tool, it is possible to prevent the finger or tool from coming into contact with the passive component 606a1 (first passive component). This makes it possible to prevent damage to the passive component 606a1 (first passive component).

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

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

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

[0254] In other words, if the direction in which stress is applied to the board when breaking portion 616 is cut (the longitudinal direction of main control board 600 in Figure 11) is the same as the longitudinal direction of the component, damage to the component can be prevented by placing the component away from breaking portion 616.

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

[0256] The outer edges of the substrate 602 of the main control board 600 and the outer edges of the substrate 620 of the identification board 610 are formed with burrs (not shown; hereinafter, may be referred to as "molding burrs") caused by breakage due to router processing or the like when molding each board, and the main control board 600 (first board) and the identification board 610 are each boards having fracture surfaces (third-shaped fracture surfaces) with molding burrs.

[0257] 11(b), when the identification board 610 is separated from the base material 602 of the main control board 600, a burr 632 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a "fracture burr") that occurs when the fracture portion 616 is fractured (separated) into two is formed (remains) on the base material 602 of the main control board 600 and the base material 620 of the identification board 610. That is, after separation, the main control board 600 and the identification board 610 each have a fracture surface (a fracture surface with a first shape) with the fracture burr 632, in addition to a fracture surface (a fracture surface with a third shape) with the molding burr.

[0258] The burr 632 at the time of breaking is a burr that remains when the breaking portion 616 is broken (separated) into two by a slit (perforation), and is composed of a plurality of convex portions 632a (first convex portions). The convex portions 632a of the burr at breaking 632 are burrs with larger irregularities than the burr at the time of molding, and the fracture surface on which the burr at the time of molding has occurred (fracture surface of the third shape) has rougher irregularities (larger irregularities) than the fracture surface on which the burr at breaking 632 has occurred (cross section of the first shape).

[0259] The fracture surface where the burr 632 occurred during fracture (fracture surface of the first shape) is a fracture surface that remains on the main body side of the main control board 600 when the identification board 610 is separated from the base material 602 of the main control board 600, and is therefore a fracture surface that is located more inward on the main control board 600 than the fracture surface where the burr occurred during molding (fracture surface of the third shape).

[0260] According to this example, the fracture surface where burr 632 occurred (fracture surface of the first shape) is located more inward than the fracture surface where burr occurred during molding (fracture surface of the third shape), so a clearance (work space) can be secured from the recess of the first shape to the resist layer, making it easier to cut the fractured portion formed in the recess of the first shape and improving workability. Also, because the rough fracture surface is located inside the main control board, safety can be improved compared to when the rough fracture surface is exposed outside the main control board.

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

[0262] The sub-control board 650 is an example of a "second board" according to the present invention. Therefore, the "second board" according to the present invention is not limited to the board constituting the first sub-control unit 400, but may be a board constituting the main control unit 300 or the second sub-control unit 500 described using FIG. 10, or may be any other board mounted on the gaming machine. In addition, the gaming machine may be equipped with multiple boards corresponding to the "second board."

[0263] The sub-control board 650 is composed of a base material 652 consisting of a rectangular plate-shaped body, pattern wiring (not shown) and a resist layer 654 (second resist layer) formed on one side of the base material 652, and multiple types of components 656 mounted on one side of the base material 652.

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

[0265] Burrs 658 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "molding burrs 658") are formed on part of each longitudinal and lateral side of the base material 652 of the sub-control board 650 due to breakage caused by router processing or the like when molding the base material 652, and the sub-control board 650 (second board) is a board having a first fracture surface 650a (a fracture surface of a second shape) on which the molding burrs 658 have been formed, and a second fracture surface 650b on which the molding burrs 658 have not been formed.

[0266] The sub-control board 650 is a board that does not have a break portion that corresponds to the identification board 610 that the main control board 600 has, or that corresponds to the break portion 616 that the main control board 600 has.

[0267] Molding burr 658 of sub-control board 650 is a burr caused by breakage due to router processing or the like when molding base material 652 of sub-control board 650, and is composed of multiple convex portions 658a (second convex portions). This molding burr 658 is a burr with smaller irregularities than fracture burr 632 (a burr that remains when fracture portion 616 of main control board 600 is broken (separated) into two by a slit (perforation)) of main control board 600 (first board) described using Figure 11, and fracture surface 660 (fracture surface of the second shape) where molding burr 658 has occurred has finer irregularities (smaller irregularities) than the fracture surface (cross section of the first shape) where fracture burr 632 has occurred.

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

[0269] According to this example, the shortest distance x1 from the bottom surface 612b (fracture surface of the first shape) of the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of the first shape) of the main control board 600 to the resist layer 604 (first resist layer) is longer than the shortest distance x5 from the first fracture surface 650a (fracture surface of the second shape) of the sub-control board 650 to the resist layer 654 (second resist layer) (x1>x5). Therefore, a clearance (work space) from the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of the first shape) to the resist layer can be secured, making it easier to cut the fracture portion 616 formed in the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of the first shape). This improves workability. Furthermore, even when cutting work is performed by placing fingers around the periphery of the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of the first shape) or using a tool, it is possible to prevent fingers or tools from coming into contact with the resistor layer or pattern wiring, thereby preventing damage to the main control board.

[0270] 12, the shortest distance x5 from first fracture surface 650a of sub-control board 650 to resist layer 654 is longer than the shortest distance x6 from second fracture surface 650b to resist layer 654 (x5>x6). With this configuration, cracks are less likely to occur in the resist layer when separating a discarded board or adjacent boards during board molding.

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

[0272] Figure 13 is an exploded oblique view showing the main board storage case 640 and the main control board 600, and Figure 14(a) is a plan view of the main board storage case 640 housing the main control board 600, viewed from the board housing body 642 side.

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

[0274] As shown in Figure 13, the main board storage case 640 is a box-shaped body formed by combining a board storage body 642 (storage body) having a roughly rectangular, square-dish-shaped bottom surface and a lid body 644 arranged to cover the internal space of this board storage body 642.

[0275] Main control board 600 is housed in the internal space of main board storage case 640, fixed to board storage body 642 with screws 646. Board storage body 642 and lid 644 are each made of translucent resin, and main control board 600 housed inside main board storage case 640 can be seen from the outside through main board storage case 640.

[0276] Gate-shaped hinge portions 642b are provided in two locations on the lower edge of the substrate housing body 642. Hook-shaped hook portions 644a that engage with these hinge portions 642b are provided in two locations on the lower edge of the lid body 644, and locking tongue pieces 644b that lock with the upper edge of the substrate housing body 642 are provided on both left and right ends of the upper edge.

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

[0278] As shown in Figure 13, two ribs 642a (convex portions) are formed on the left side of the inner space of the board accommodating body 642 when viewed from the front, at positions corresponding to the adapter accommodating recess 614 (second-shaped recess) of the main control board 600, and as shown in Figure 14(a), when the main control board 600 is accommodated in the board accommodating body 642, these two ribs 642a are each fitted into two side walls 614a of the adapter accommodating recess 614 (second-shaped recess) of the main control board 600.

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

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

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

[0282] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13, at the position corresponding to the board accommodation recess 第1形状の凹部612 (first-shaped recess) of the main control board 600 on the right side in the front view of the inner space of the board storage body 642, no ribs or the like are provided. As shown in FIG. 14(a), in a state where the main control board 600 is accommodated in the board storage body 642, voids (spaces where nothing is provided, hereinafter also referred to as "void regions") are formed above and below the board accommodation recess 612 (first-shaped recess) of the main control board 600.

[0283] Therefore, as shown in Figure 14(b), the components (e.g., IC 606c) arranged on the main control board 600 can be seen through the board accommodating recess 612 from either side of the board accommodating body 642 and the lid body 644 of the main board accommodating case 640.

[0284] The IC 606c is a component arranged near the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of a first shape). The IC 606c is also a component whose chip body can be fitted into a socket. Although the short side of the IC 606c is visible from the gap region, the IC 606c may be arranged vertically so that it is visible from the long side. In this case, the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of a first shape) may be formed so that the entire long side of the IC 606c is visible from the gap region, or the IC 606c may be arranged so that it is visible from a part of the long side of the IC 606c.

[0285] Furthermore, other components may not be disposed between the IC 606c and the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of the first shape), which prevents the IC 606c from being obstructed from being visible from the gap region. If other components are disposed between the IC 606c and the substrate accommodating recess 612 (recess of the first shape), the other components should be shorter than the IC 606c to ensure visibility from the gap region. In this case, although the other components may be damaged when the identification substrate 610 is broken, damage to the IC 606c can be prevented, and the damaged other components can be used to identify the substrate as defective.

[0286] According to this example, the board can be easily viewed, making it easier to detect unauthorized components when they are attached to the board, and it is also possible to check the components mounted on the board while they are contained in the container, thereby improving maintenance and workability.

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

[0288] According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, the board (first board) has a feature of having recesses of different shapes, which makes it easy to identify the board and enables the orientation of the board to be correctly recognized, thereby improving workability when installing the board and preventing mistakes in installing the board, etc. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which mistakes in installation, etc. are reduced.

[0289] In the manufacturing process of gaming machines, the finished circuit board products are covered with various circuit board cases and then installed, fixed, and attached inside the gaming machine. However, since many circuit board products have similar external shapes, installation errors can occur during the manufacturing and assembly of the gaming machine, or, even if they do not result in an installation error, workers can be confused about which circuit board to install, resulting in wasted work time. However, the gaming machine of this embodiment makes it easy to distinguish between circuit boards, simplifying the manufacturing and assembly process of the gaming machine.

[0290] The housing may also include a container (e.g., substrate container 642 shown in FIG. 14(b)), which is capable of storing the first substrate, and when the first substrate is stored in the housing, a component (e.g., IC 606c shown in FIG. 14(b)) arranged on the first substrate may be visible through a recess of the first shape (e.g., substrate storage recess 612 shown in FIG. 14(b)).

[0291] With this configuration, the board (first board) can be easily seen, making it easier to find any illegal components that have been installed, and the components mounted on the board can be checked while they are housed in the housing, improving maintainability and workability. In this way, a gaming machine with improved maintainability can be provided.

[0292] The container may also include a container (e.g., substrate container 642 shown in FIG. 14(a)), which is capable of storing the first substrate, and which has a convex portion therein (e.g., rib 642a shown in FIG. 14(a)), and the convex portion may be a portion that can fit into the recess of the second shape (e.g., adapter accommodating recess 614 shown in FIG. 14(a)), but cannot fit into the recess of the first shape (e.g., substrate accommodating recess 612 shown in FIG. 14(a)).

[0293] With this configuration, when storing the board (first board), the board can be stored in the correct position and in the correct orientation, preventing operational errors, and after storing the board, the board can be securely held, reducing rattle of the board when inserting and removing connectors, etc. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with improved operability during assembly and inspection.

[0294] Furthermore, the first substrate is a substrate that allows one manufacturer of the gaming machine to be identified by cutting a break portion (for example, break portion 616 shown in Figure 11(a)), and the recess of the first shape may be the portion where the break portion is formed.

[0295] If a company has multiple affiliated companies, manufacturing a circuit board for each affiliated company would increase manufacturing costs, but with this configuration, one or more company names can be printed on one circuit board product, and when each affiliated company manufactures and assembles the gaming machine, they can choose to keep only their own company name or delete unnecessary company names, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and providing gaming machines that do not have any problems during assembly or inspection.

[0296] Furthermore, the first substrate may be a substrate having a plurality of components (e.g., passive components 606 such as resistors, capacitors, and coils shown in FIG. 11), one of the plurality of components being a first component (e.g., passive component 606a1 shown in FIG. 11(b)) arranged near the recess of the first shape, and the longitudinal direction of the recess of the first shape (e.g., substrate accommodating recess 612 shown in FIG. 11(b)) and the longitudinal direction of the first component may be the same direction.

[0297] With this configuration, the effect of stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the recess of the first shape when cutting the breaking portion on the first passive component mounted on the first substrate can be reduced, and damage to the first passive component can be prevented. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which defects due to component damage are suppressed.

[0298] Furthermore, the first substrate may be a substrate having a plurality of components (e.g., passive components 606 such as resistors, capacitors, and coils shown in FIG. 11, elongated components, and components with terminals protruding from their main bodies), one of the plurality of components may be a first component arranged near the recess of the first shape (e.g., passive component 606a1 shown in FIG. 11(b)), and one of the plurality of components may be a second component arranged near the recess of the second shape (e.g., passive component 606a2 shown in FIG. 11(b)), and the shortest distance from the recess of the first shape to the first component (e.g., shortest distance x3 shown in FIG. 11(b)) may be longer than the shortest distance from the recess of the second shape to the second component (e.g., shortest distance x4 shown in FIG. 11(b)).

[0299] With this configuration, a clearance (work space) from the recess of the first shape to the first passive component can be secured, making it easier to cut the fracture portion formed in the recess of the first shape and improving workability. In addition, even when the cutting work is performed by placing a finger around the periphery of the recess of the first shape or by using a tool, the finger or tool can be prevented from coming into contact with the first passive component, thereby preventing damage to the first passive component, etc. In this way, it is possible to provide an amusement machine that suppresses malfunctions due to component damage and improves worker safety.

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

[0301] With this configuration, the longitudinal direction of the second passive component is different from the direction of the recess of the first shape, and the second passive component is susceptible to the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the recess of the first shape when the breaking portion is cut, but by arranging the second passive component at a position farther from the recess of the first shape than the first passive component, it is possible to prevent damage to the second passive component. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which defects due to component damage are suppressed.

[0302] Furthermore, the first substrate may be a substrate having a resist (e.g., resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 11), and the first substrate may be a substrate having identification information (e.g., identification information 608 shown in FIG. 11) displayed in a predetermined area, the identification information being identification information including information that can identify one manufacturer of the gaming machine, and the predetermined area may be an area where the resist is not formed.

[0303] With this configuration, even if other information is printed on the resist layer, the visibility of the identification information can be improved, and convenience can be improved.

[0304] The predetermined area may be an area where no pattern wiring is formed.

[0305] With this configuration, even if other information is printed, the visibility of the identification information can be improved, and convenience can be improved.

[0306] <Main control board and sub control board / Summary> As explained above, the gaming machine according to this embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine equipped with a first board (for example, the main control board 600 shown in FIG. 11) and a second board (for example, the sub-control board 650 shown in FIG. 12), wherein the first board is a board having a fracture surface of a first shape (for example, a fracture surface having a burr 632 generated at the time of fracture as shown in FIG. 11(b)), and the second board is a board having a fracture surface of a second shape (for example, the first fracture surface 650a shown in FIG. 12), and the first shaped fracture surface and the second shaped fracture surface are different shapes.

[0307] According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is easy to distinguish between the first and second boards, which improves workability when installing the boards, and can prevent mistakes in installing the boards, etc. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which installation mistakes, etc. are reduced.

[0308] In the manufacturing process of gaming machines, the finished circuit board products are covered with various circuit board cases and then installed, fixed, and attached inside the gaming machine. However, since many circuit board products have similar external shapes, installation errors can occur during the manufacturing and assembly of the gaming machine, or, even if they do not result in an installation error, workers can be confused about which circuit board to install, resulting in wasted work time. However, the gaming machine of this embodiment makes it easy to distinguish between circuit boards, simplifying the manufacturing and assembly process of the gaming machine.

[0309] Furthermore, the first substrate may be a substrate having a first resist (e.g., resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 11), the second substrate may be a substrate having a second resist (e.g., resist layer 654 shown in FIG. 12), the fracture surface of the second shape may be a fracture surface having a second convex portion (e.g., convex portion 658a shown in FIG. 12), the fracture surface of the first shape may be a fracture surface having a first convex portion (e.g., convex portion 632a shown in FIG. 11(b)) that is larger than the second convex portion, and the shortest distance from the fracture surface of the first shape to the first resist (e.g., shortest distance x1 shown in FIG. 11(b)) may be longer (farther) than the shortest distance from the fracture surface of the second shape to the second resist (e.g., shortest distance x5 shown in FIG. 12).

[0310] With this configuration, a clearance (work space) can be secured from the recess of the first shape to the resist layer, making it easier to cut the fractured portion formed in the recess of the first shape and improving workability. In addition, even if the cutting work is performed by placing a finger around the periphery of the recess of the first shape or by using a tool, the finger or tool can be prevented from coming into contact with the resist layer or the pattern wiring, thereby preventing damage to the main control board, etc. In this way, a gaming machine can be provided in which defects due to damage to parts are suppressed.

[0311] Furthermore, the first substrate may be a substrate that allows one manufacturer of the gaming machine to be identified by cutting a break portion (for example, break portion 616 shown in Figure 11(a)), and the second substrate may be a substrate that does not have the break portion, and the first shaped break surface may be a break surface formed by cutting the break portion.

[0312] If a company has multiple affiliated companies, manufacturing a circuit board for each affiliated company would increase manufacturing costs, but with this configuration, one or more company names can be printed on one circuit board product, and when each affiliated company manufactures and assembles the gaming machine, they can choose to keep only their own company name or delete unnecessary company names, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and providing gaming machines that do not have any problems during assembly or inspection.

[0313] Furthermore, the first substrate may be a substrate having a fracture surface of a third shape (for example, a fracture surface where burrs are generated during molding), the fracture surface of the third shape being a fracture surface formed during molding of the first substrate, the fracture surface of the first shape being a fracture surface rougher than the fracture surface of the third shape, and the fracture surface of the first shape being a fracture surface located more inward in the first substrate than the fracture surface of the third shape.

[0314] This configuration ensures a clearance (work space) from the recess of the first shape to the resist layer, making it easier to cut the fractured portion formed in the recess of the first shape and improving workability. Furthermore, since the rough fracture surface is located inside the substrate, safety can be improved. In this way, a gaming machine can be provided that suppresses defects caused by component breakage and improves worker safety.

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

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

[0317] Furthermore, the first substrate may be a substrate having a first resist (e.g., resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 11), the first substrate may be a substrate having identification information (e.g., identification information 608 shown in FIG. 11) displayed in a predetermined area, the identification information being identification information including information that can identify one manufacturer of the gaming machine, and the predetermined area may be an area where the first resist is not formed.

[0318] With this configuration, even if other information is printed on the resist layer, the visibility of the identification information can be improved, and convenience can be improved.

[0319] The predetermined area may be an area where no pattern wiring is formed.

[0320] With this configuration, even if other information is printed, the visibility of the identification information can be improved, and convenience can be improved.

[0321] The gaming machine according to this example (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine including a first board (for example, the main control board 600 shown in FIG. 10) and a housing (for example, the board housing 642 shown in FIG. 13(b)) that can house the first board, the first board being a board having a recess of a first shape (for example, the board housing recess 612 shown in FIG. 10), the first board being a board having a recess of a second shape (for example, the adapter housing recess 614 shown in FIG. 10), the recess of the first shape and the recess of the second shape being different shapes, the housing having a protrusion therein (for example, the rib 642a shown in FIG. 13(a)), the protrusion being a portion that can be fitted into the recess of the second shape but cannot be fitted into the recess of the first shape, the first board having a specific portion (for example, , rupture portion 616 shown in Figure 10(a)) is cut, the recess of the first shape is a portion where a side of the first substrate becomes U-shaped when the specific portion is cut, when the first substrate is housed in the housing, a component (e.g., IC606c shown in Figure 13(b)) arranged on the other side of the first substrate can be seen from one side of the first substrate through the recess of the first shape, the recess of the second shape is a portion where the shape is maintained even when the specific portion is cut, when the first substrate is housed in the housing, the first protrusion and the second protrusion of the protrusion are abutted against and fitted to the depth-wise sides of the recess of the second shape,

[0322] Furthermore, a gaming machine according to this embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine equipped with a first board (for example, the main control board 600 shown in FIG. 11), and the first board is a board having a cross-sectional portion of a predetermined shape (for example, the break portion 616 shown in FIG. 11(a)), and the first board is a board having a cross-sectional portion of a specific shape (for example, a molding burr, a concave portion, a convex portion, a cross-section of the long side of the main control board 600, a cross-section of the short side), and the first board is a board having a first resist (for example, the resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 11), and the first board is a board having a shortest distance from the cross-sectional portion of the predetermined shape to the first resist. is a first distance (for example, the shortest distance x1 shown in FIG. 11(b)), the first substrate is a substrate where the shortest distance from the cross-sectional portion of the specific shape to the first resist is a second distance (for example, the shortest distance z1 shown in FIG. 11(b)), the first substrate is a substrate where one manufacturer of the gaming machine can be identified by cutting a break portion, the cross-sectional portion of the predetermined shape is a cross-sectional portion formed by cutting the break portion, the cross-sectional portion of the predetermined shape and the cross-sectional portion of the specific shape are different shapes, and the first distance is longer than the second distance.

[0323] According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the fractured portion is cut, it is possible to reduce the distortion caused in the board due to the stress applied to the board, and to prevent damage to the board and the components mounted on the board, etc. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which defects caused by component damage are suppressed.

[0324] In the manufacturing process of gaming machines, the finished circuit board products are covered with various circuit board cases and then installed, fixed, and attached inside the gaming machine. However, since many circuit board products have similar external shapes, installation errors can occur during the manufacturing and assembly of the gaming machine, or, even if they do not result in an installation error, workers can be confused about which circuit board to install, resulting in wasted work time. However, the gaming machine of this embodiment makes it easy to distinguish between circuit boards, simplifying the manufacturing and assembly process of the gaming machine.

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

[0326] With this configuration, it is possible to reduce distortion in the substrate due to stress applied to the substrate when cutting the breaking portion, thereby preventing damage to the substrate and components mounted on the substrate.

[0327] The gaming machine according to this example (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine including a first board (for example, the main control board 600 shown in FIG. 10), a second board (for example, the sub-control board 650 shown in FIG. 11), and a housing capable of housing the first board, wherein the first board is a board having a fracture surface of a first shape (for example, a fracture surface having a burr 632 at the time of fracture shown in FIG. 10(b)), and the second board is a board having a fracture surface of a second shape (for example, the first fracture surface 650a shown in FIG. 11), and the fracture surface of the first shape and the fracture surface of the second shape are The first substrate has a first resist (e.g., resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 10 ), the second substrate has a second resist (e.g., resist layer 654 shown in FIG. 11 ), the fracture surface of the first shape is rougher than the fracture surface of the second shape, the shortest distance from the fracture surface of the first shape to the first resist (e.g., shortest distance x1 shown in FIG. 10( b) ) is longer than the shortest distance from the fracture surface of the second shape to the second resist (e.g., shortest distance x5 shown in FIG. 11 ), and the first substrate is , a substrate in which a specific portion (for example, a fracture portion 616 shown in FIG. 10(a)) is cut to identify one manufacturer of the gaming machine, the second substrate is a substrate that does not have the specific portion, the fracture surface of the first shape is a fracture surface formed by cutting the specific portion, the first substrate is a substrate having a fracture surface of a third shape (for example, a fracture surface with burrs generated during molding), the fracture surface of the third shape is a fracture surface formed during molding of the first substrate, and the fracture surface of the first shape is a fracture surface rougher than the fracture surface of the third shape, The fracture surface of the first shape is a fracture surface located inward of the fracture surface of the third shape in the first substrate, the first substrate is a substrate in which a U-shaped specific portion is formed on a certain side by cutting the specific portion, the fracture surface of the first shape is a fracture surface formed on a side parallel to the certain side among three sides constituting the specific portion, and when the first substrate is accommodated in the container, components arranged on the other side of the first substrate are visible from one side of the first substrate through the specific portion, and when the first substrate is accommodated in the container,The gaming machine is characterized in that the area on the one side of the first board corresponding to the specific part in the housing is a gap area where the member extending toward the first board is not arranged along the U-shape.

[0328] Furthermore, the gaming machine according to this example (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine including a first board (for example, the main control board 600 shown in FIG. 10) and a housing capable of housing the first board, wherein the first board is a board having a cross-sectional portion of a predetermined shape (for example, the breakage portion 616 shown in FIG. 10(a)), and the first board is a board having a cross-sectional portion of a specific shape (for example, a molding burr, a concave portion, a convex portion, a cross-section of the long side of the main control board 600, a cross-section of the short side), and the first board The plate is a substrate having a first resist (for example, a resist layer 604 shown in FIG. 10), the first substrate is a substrate in which the shortest distance from the cross-sectional portion of the predetermined shape to the first resist is a first distance (for example, the shortest distance x1 shown in FIG. 10(b)), the first substrate is a substrate in which the shortest distance from the cross-sectional portion of the specific shape to the first resist is a second distance (for example, the shortest distance z1 shown in FIG. 10(b)), and ... a substrate that allows identification of one manufacturer of the gaming machine, the cross-sectional portion of the predetermined shape is a cross-sectional portion formed by cutting the specific portion, the cross-sectional portion of the predetermined shape and the cross-sectional portion of the specific shape are different shapes, the first distance is longer than the second distance, the first substrate is a substrate that has a U-shaped specific portion formed on a certain side by cutting the specific portion, the cross-sectional portion of the predetermined shape is a cross-sectional portion formed on a side that is parallel to the certain side out of three sides that make up the specific portion, when the first substrate is housed in the container, components arranged on the other side of the first substrate can be seen from one side of the first substrate through the specific portion, and when the first substrate is housed in the container, the area on the one side of the first substrate that corresponds to the specific portion in the container is a void area where a member extending toward the first substrate is not arranged along the U-shape.

[0329] <Main Control Board According to Modification 1> Next, a main control board 670 (first board) according to Modification 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 15. Figs. 15(a) and (b) are plan views of main control board 670 according to Modification 1.

[0330] The main control board 670 according to the first variant example is configured to include a substrate 672 consisting of a rectangular plate-like body, pattern wiring (not shown) and a resist layer 674 (first resist layer) formed on one side of the substrate 672, multiple types of components 676 mounted on one side of the substrate 672, identification information 678 printed in a predetermined area on one side of the substrate 672 (an area where the pattern wiring and resist layer 674 are not formed), and an identification board 680 having identification information 692 different from the identification information 678.

[0331] 11 shows an example in which board accommodating recess 612 (recess with a first shape) is formed on the right side surface (the short side on the right side when viewed from the front) of main control board 600, but in main control board 670 according to the modified example, board accommodating recess 682 (recess with a first shape) having the same shape as board accommodating recess 612 (recess with a first shape) of main control board 600 is formed on the lower side surface (the long side on the lower side when viewed from the front) of main control board 670. In addition, adapter accommodating recess 684 having the same shape as adapter accommodating recess 614 of main control board 600 is formed on the upper side surface (the long side on the upper side when viewed from the front) of main control board 600.

[0332] The main control board can be applied even if it does not have the adapter accommodating recess 684. Furthermore, the "first board" according to the present invention may not be the main control board, but may be a peripheral board (board for performance) or a relay board.

[0333] According to this example, since board accommodating recess 682 (recess of a first shape) is formed on the long side of main control board 670 (first board), when breaking portion 696 is cut, it is possible to reduce distortion that occurs in base material 672 of main control board 670 (first board) due to stress applied from identification board 680 to base material 672 of main control board 670 (first board), and to prevent damage to base material 672 of main control board 670 (first board) and components mounted on base material 672 of main control board 670 (first board).

[0334] In this modification, the direction in which stress is applied to main control board 670 is the longitudinal direction, and board accommodating recess 682 is provided along the longitudinal direction and arranged in a direction parallel to the direction in which stress is applied. On the other hand, when the fractured portion is cut, a force acts in a direction different from the direction in which stress is applied, so that distortion of base material 672 can be suppressed when the fractured portion is cut.

[0335] Furthermore, if an attempt is made to forcibly remove the main control board 670 (first board) from the main board storage case (for example, the board storage body 642 shown in FIG. 13), the main control board 670 is more likely to be damaged than a main control board having a board storage recess formed on its short side (for example, the main control board 600 shown in FIG. 11(a)), which can leave traces of fraudulent activity and improve security.

[0336] In this example, the identification information 678 is placed near the substrate accommodating recess 682, but the "predetermined area" according to the present invention is not limited to this example and may be placed in an area spaced a predetermined distance from the substrate accommodating recess 682 (for example, the area indicated by symbol A in Figure 15(a) with the resist layer 674 sandwiched between it and the substrate accommodating recess 682).

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

[0338] <Main control board / components according to Modification 1> Next, a description will be given of components 676 mounted on main control board 670 according to the first modification.

[0339] Components 676 implemented on the main control board 670 according to the first modification include passive components 676a (676a1, 676a2) such as resistors, capacitors, and coils, and an IC 676c.

[0340] In the example shown in FIGS. 15(a) and 15(b), a plurality of passive components 676a (676a1, 676a2), an IC 676c, etc. are disposed near the board accommodating recess 682 (first shape recess) of the main control board 670.

[0341] The longitudinal direction of one passive component 676a1 (first passive component) among the multiple passive components 676a is the same as the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodating recess 682, and the longitudinal direction of one passive component 676a2 (second passive component) among the multiple passive components 676a is a direction different from the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodating recess 682 and is a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodating recess 682.

[0342] According to this example, the longitudinal direction of one passive component 676a1 (first passive component) among the multiple passive components 676a is the same as the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodating recess 682 (recess of first shape), so the effect that the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the recess of first shape when cutting the fracture portion has on the first passive component mounted on the first substrate can be reduced, and damage to the first passive component can be prevented.

[0343] 15(a) and 15(b), a plurality of passive components 676a (676a1, 676a2), an IC 676c, and the like are also disposed near the adapter accommodating recess 684 of the main control board 670.

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

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

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

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

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

[0349] 15(a) and 15(b), the second passive component may be a passive component arranged along the short side of the board, such as passive components 674a4 and 676a5, and the shortest distance y7 from the end of the short side to passive components 674a4 and 676a5 may also be "y3>y7," which is the same relationship as for passive component 676a2. Furthermore, if the shortest distance from board accommodating recess 682 to passive components 674a4 and 676a5 is γ, then "y3<γ" is satisfied, which is the same relationship as for passive component 676a2.

[0350] According to the present example, the shortest distance y5 from the substrate accommodating recess 682 (recess having a first shape) to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) is longer than the shortest distance y4 from the adapter accommodating recess 684 (recess having a second shape) to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) (y5>y4). Therefore, a clearance (work space) from the substrate accommodating recess 682 (recess having a first shape) to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) can be ensured, the fracture portion formed in the substrate accommodating recess 682 (recess having a first shape) can be easily cut, workability can be improved, and even when a cutting operation is performed by hooking a finger around the periphery of the substrate accommodating recess 682 (recess having a first shape) or by using a tool, it is possible to prevent the finger or tool from touching the passive component 676a2 (second passive component). This makes it possible to prevent damage to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component).

[0351] Furthermore, the shortest distance from the adapter accommodating recess 684 (recess of the second shape) to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) is defined as y4, but even if there is no adapter accommodating recess and y4' is defined as the shortest distance from the long side of the main control board 670 that is closest to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component), it may be "y5>y4'". In other words, by ensuring a distance greater than y4 (y4') and arranging the passive component in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the board accommodating recess, it is possible to reduce the effect of stress when the fracture portion is cut and prevent damage to the component.

[0352] Furthermore, when attention is paid to the positional relationship between the board accommodating recess 682 of the main control board 670 and the passive component 676a1 in Figure 15(a) and the positional relationship between the board accommodating recess 682 and the passive component 676a2 in Figure 15(b), the shortest distance y5 from the board accommodating recess 682 to the passive component 676a2 shown in Figure 15(b) is configured to be longer than the shortest distance y3 from the board accommodating recess 682 to the passive component 676a1 shown in Figure 15(a) (y5>y3).

[0353] According to this example, the longitudinal direction of the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) is different from that of the substrate accommodating recess 682 (recess of first shape), and the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) is susceptible to the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the substrate accommodating recess 682 (recess of first shape) when cutting the breaking portion 696. However, by arranging the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) at a position farther from the substrate accommodating recess 682 (recess of first shape) than the passive component 676a1 (first passive component), damage to the passive component 676a2 (second passive component) can be prevented.

[0354] In addition, other components such as passive component 676a1 (first passive component), an IC, or a resistor array may be arranged within the shortest distance y5 from substrate accommodating recess 682 to passive component 676a2 (second passive component) so that the stress generated when the fracture portion is cut is less likely to affect the second passive component, and in this case, it is preferable that the "other components" are larger than the second passive component.

[0355] Furthermore, when passive component 676a3 in FIG. 15(a) and passive component 676a1 in FIG. 15(b) are placed on the side of substrate accommodating recess 682 (the side of the edge that does not have burrs 632 at the time of fracture), they may be placed closer to substrate accommodating recess 682 than passive components placed on the side of the edge that has burrs 632 at the time of fracture (passive components 676a1 and 676a2 in FIG. 15(a)). Since they are placed in a position that is less susceptible to the stress at the time of fracture, there is no need to consider clearance, and the degree of freedom in substrate design can be increased.

[0356] In addition, such a board accommodating recess may be provided for multiple boards in a single gaming machine. In this case, when passive component A (passive component 616a1) is arranged on one board (for example, FIG. 11(b)) at a distance m1 (distance x3) from the board accommodating recess, and passive component B (passive component 676a2) is arranged on another board (FIG. 15(b)) at a distance m2 (y5) longer than the distance m1 from the board accommodating recess, passive component A may be arranged so that its longitudinal direction coincides with the longitudinal direction of the board accommodating recess, and passive component B may be arranged so that its longitudinal direction is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the board accommodating recess because a distance m2 longer than the distance m1 is secured. This ensures flexibility in board design by not uniformly limiting the arrangement direction of passive components when designing the board. Furthermore, if the other board has fewer components mounted on it than the other board and sufficient area for the board mounting surface can be secured, the passive components may be positioned away from the board accommodating recess, and even if the board has a board accommodating recess, if the number of components mounted on the board is small, the board can be designed without considering the orientation of the passive components, and by not uniformly limiting the orientation of the passive components when designing the board, flexibility in board design can be secured. Furthermore, by varying the distance from the board accommodating recess to the passive components and the orientation, depending on the board, it is possible to easily identify which board it is.

[0357] <Main control board for Modification 1 / Summary> As explained above, the gaming machine according to this embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine equipped with a first board (for example, the main control board 670 shown in FIG. 15), the first board is a board having a recess of a first shape (for example, the board accommodating recess 682 shown in FIG. 15), the first board is a board in which one manufacturer of the gaming machine can be identified by cutting a breaking portion (for example, the breaking portion 696 shown in FIG. 15(a)), the recess of the first shape is the portion where the breaking portion is formed, and the recess of the first shape is formed along the long side of the first board.

[0358] According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, a recess of a first shape is formed on the long side of the substrate (first substrate), so that when the breaking portion is cut, it is possible to reduce distortion caused in the substrate by stress applied to the substrate, and to prevent damage to the substrate and components mounted on the substrate, etc. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which defects caused by component damage are suppressed.

[0359] Furthermore, when an attempt is made to forcibly remove the board from the main board storage case, the main control board is more susceptible to damage than a main control board having a first-shaped recess formed on the long side, which can leave traces of fraudulent activity, thereby improving security.

[0360] In the manufacturing process of gaming machines, the finished circuit board products are covered with various circuit board cases and then installed, fixed, and attached inside the gaming machine. However, since many circuit board products have similar external shapes, installation errors can occur during the manufacturing and assembly of the gaming machine, or, even if they do not result in an installation error, workers can be confused about which circuit board to install, resulting in wasted work time. However, the gaming machine of this embodiment makes it easy to distinguish between circuit boards, simplifying the manufacturing and assembly process of the gaming machine.

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

[0362] With this configuration, the effect of stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the recess of the first shape when cutting the breaking portion on the first passive component mounted on the first substrate can be reduced, and damage to the first passive component can be prevented. In this way, a gaming machine can be provided in which defects due to component damage are suppressed.

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

[0364] With this configuration, a clearance (work space) can be secured from the recess of the first shape to the first passive component, making it easier to cut the fracture portion formed in the recess of the first shape and improving workability. In addition, even when cutting work is performed by placing fingers around the periphery of the recess of the first shape or by using a tool, it is possible to prevent fingers or tools from coming into contact with the first passive component, thereby preventing damage to the first passive component, etc. In this way, a gaming machine can be provided in which defects due to component damage are suppressed.

[0365] Furthermore, the longitudinal direction of the first-shaped recess and the longitudinal direction of the second component may be different directions, and the shortest distance from the first-shaped recess to the second component (e.g., the shortest distance x3' shown in FIG. 11(b) or the shortest distances β and γ shown in FIG. 15(a)) may be longer than the shortest distance from the first-shaped recess to the first component (e.g., the shortest distance x3 shown in FIG. 11(b) or the shortest distance y3 shown in FIG. 15(a)) (x3' > x3, β > y3, γ > y3). Note that the "shortest distance from the first-shaped recess to the second component" may be the distance of a line parallel to the short side of the substrate on an imaginary extension line, or the distance of a diagonal line from the first-shaped recess to the second component.

[0366] With this configuration, the longitudinal direction of the second passive component is different from the direction of the recess of the first shape, and the second passive component is susceptible to the stress applied in the longitudinal direction of the recess of the first shape when the breaking portion is cut, but by arranging the second passive component farther from the recess of the first shape than the first passive component, it is possible to prevent damage to the second passive component. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which defects due to component damage are suppressed.

[0367] The housing may also include a container (e.g., substrate container 642 shown in FIG. 14(b)), which is capable of storing the first substrate, and when the first substrate is stored in the housing, a component (e.g., IC 606c shown in FIG. 14(b)) arranged on the first substrate may be visible through a recess of the first shape (e.g., substrate storage recess 612 shown in FIG. 14(b)).

[0368] With this configuration, the board can be easily seen, making it easier to detect unauthorized components when they are installed, and the components mounted on the board can be checked while they are housed in the housing, improving maintenance and workability.

[0369] Furthermore, the first substrate may be a substrate having a resist layer (e.g., resist layer 604 shown in Figure 11), and the first substrate may be a substrate having identification information (e.g., identification information 608 shown in Figure 11) displayed in a predetermined area, the identification information being identification information including information that can identify one manufacturer of the gaming machine, and the predetermined area may be an area where the resist layer is not formed.

[0370] With this configuration, even if other information is printed on the resist layer, the visibility of the identification information can be improved, and convenience can be improved.

[0371] The predetermined area may be an area where no pattern wiring is formed.

[0372] With this configuration, even if other information is printed, the visibility of the identification information can be improved, and convenience can be improved.

[0373] The gaming machine according to this example (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine including a first board (for example, the main control board 670 shown in FIG. 14) and a housing (for example, the board housing 642 shown in FIG. 13(b)) that can house the first board, wherein the first board has a recess of a first shape (for example, the board housing recess 682 shown in FIG. 14), the first board has a recess of a second shape (for example, the adapter housing recess 684 shown in FIG. 14), the first board is a board that can identify one manufacturer of the gaming machine by cutting a specific portion (for example, the break portion 696 shown in FIG. 14(a)), the recess of the first shape is a portion that is formed by cutting the specific portion, and the recess of the first shape is a portion that is formed by cutting the specific portion, and the recess of the first shape is a portion that is formed by cutting the long side of the first board. the recess of the second shape is formed along a first long side of the first board, and when the first board is housed in the housing, a component arranged on the other side of the first board (for example, IC606c shown in Figure 13(b)) can be seen from one side of the first board through the recess of the first shape; when the first board is housed in the housing, the area on the one side of the first board corresponding to the recess of the first shape in the housing is a void area where a member extending toward the first board is not arranged along the recess of the first shape; the recess of the second shape is formed along a second long side opposite the first long side; when the first board is housed in the housing, the housing has a member that abuts against the recess of the second shape.

[0374] <Main Control Board According to Modification 2> Next, a main control board 690 (first board) according to Modification 2 will be described with reference to Fig. 16(a). Fig. 16(a) is a plan view of main control board 690 according to Modification 2.

[0375] In the main control board 600 described using Figure 11, an example is shown in which the manufacturer of the gaming machine can be identified by separating the identification board 610, leaving only the identification information 618 (name of manufacturer of slot machine 100: BBB Company, identification number of main control board: XXX-YYY) on the main control board 600.

[0376] However, the "first board" according to the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, as in the main control board 690 according to this modified example 2, the identification board 692 may be configured so that the manufacturer of the gaming machine can be identified by, for example, striking out the identification information 694 (name of the slot machine manufacturer: BBB Company, identification number of the main control board: XXX-YYY) on the main control board 690 by laser engraving or the like, without separating the identification board 692.

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

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

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

[0380] <Main Control Board According to Modification 4> Next, a main control board 700 according to the fourth modification will be described with reference to Fig. 17. Fig. 17 is a plan view of the main control board 700 according to the fourth modification.

[0381] The main control board 700 (first board) according to the fourth variant example is composed of a base material 702 consisting of a rectangular plate-like body, a resist layer 704 and a wiring pattern (not shown) formed on one side of the base material 702, multiple types of components 706 (connectors, ICs, etc.; details will be described later) mounted on one side of the base material 702, and an identification board 708 connected to the base material 702 via a break portion 707.

[0382] 17 shows a broken portion 707 after the identification board 708 has been separated from the base material 702. Hereinafter, the longitudinal direction of the main control board 700 may be referred to as the "horizontal direction," and the lateral direction of the main control board 700 may be referred to as the "vertical direction."

[0383] On one side 702a of the substrate 702 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "front side" or "component side"), multiple types of components 706 (connectors, ICs, etc.) are mounted, and a resist layer 704, wiring patterns, pads, lands, interlayer conductions (vias, through holes), silk printing, etc. are formed, and identification information 710 is printed in a predetermined area provided at the lower right of the substrate 702 (an area where the resist layer 704, wiring patterns, etc. are not formed).

[0384] This identification information 710 is information that includes at least information that can identify the manufacturer of the gaming machine, and in this example, it is composed of information that can identify the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100 (in this example, information consisting of the characters "BBB Company") and information that can identify the identification number of the main control board 700 (in this example, information consisting of the characters "XXX-YYY").

[0385] Resist, wiring patterns, pads, lands, interlayer conductive parts (vias, through holes), silk printing, etc. are formed on the other surface 702b of the substrate 702 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "back surface" or "solder surface"), but in this example, no component 706 is mounted on it. Note that the component 706 may be mounted on the back surface 702b in addition to (or instead of) the front surface 702a.

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

[0387] The identification substrate 708 is a substrate on which no pattern wiring or resist layer is formed, and is composed of a base material 712 made of a rectangular plate-like body and identification information 714 printed on one side of this base material 712.

[0388] The identification information 714 of the identification board 708 is information that includes at least information that can identify the manufacturer of the gaming machine, and in this example, is composed of information that can identify the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100 (in this example, information composed of the characters "AAA Company") and information that can identify the identification number of the main control board 700 (in this example, information composed of the characters "XXX-YYY").

[0389] The breaking portion 707 is a portion where multiple slits (perforations) are formed at predetermined intervals at the connection portion between the base material 702 of the main control board 700 and the base material 712 of the identification board 708, and is a portion that makes it easy to separate the identification board 708 from the base material 702 of the main control board 700.

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

[0391] Before the identification board 708 is separated, the main control board 700 has two types of identification information: identification information 710 of the main control board 700 (name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100: BBB Company) and identification information 714 of the identification board 708 (name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100: AAA Company), so it is not possible to identify the manufacturer of the gaming machine.

[0392] However, by separating the identification board 708 from the base material 702 of the main control board 700, only the identification information 710 (the name of the manufacturer of the slot machine 100: BBB Company) remains on the main control board 700, and it becomes possible to identify the manufacturer of the gaming machine based on the identification information 710. In other words, the main control board 700 (first board) is a board from which the manufacturer of the gaming machine (BBB Company in this example) can be identified by cutting the breaking portion 707 (specific portion).

[0393] When breaking portion 707 (specific portion) is cut, a part (burr) of breaking portion 707 remains on base material 702 of main control board 700, and identification board 708 is separated from base material 702, thereby forming cutout portion 716 that is U-shaped in plan view and cut inward from the outer edge of main control board 700. In other words, cutout portion 716 is a portion that is formed by cutting breaking portion 707 (specific portion).

[0394] According to this example, since there is no need to regenerate the first board (main control board 700) for each manufacturer of gaming machines, it is possible to reduce costs and improve maintainability.

[0395] For example, if a company has multiple affiliated companies, manufacturing a circuit board for each affiliated company would increase manufacturing costs. However, according to this example, one or more company names can be printed on a single circuit board product, and when each affiliated company manufactures and assembles the gaming machine, they can choose to keep only their own company name or delete unnecessary company names, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and providing gaming machines that do not have any problems during assembly or inspection.

[0396] Furthermore, the identification information 710 on the main control board 700 and the identification information 714 on the identification board 708 are printed in areas where pattern wiring or the resist layer 704 are not formed, so even if other information (such as component name or terminal number) is printed on the resist layer 704, the visibility of the identification information is not hindered, thereby improving convenience.

[0397] 16(a), even if the identification board as a specific part is not cut off, it can be said that the manufacturer of the gaming machine is identifiable. Also, even if the identification board as a specific part is not cut off, it can be said that the board is capable of forming a notch extending inward from the outer edge of the board by cutting the specific part, and it can be said that the board is capable of peeking at the components through the notch in the embodiment described below.

[0398] The cutout portion 716 is made up of two side walls 716a extending inward from the outer edge of the lower long side of the main control board 700 and a bottom surface 716b connecting these two side walls 716a, and is a portion (recess) cut out in directions (longitudinal and lateral directions) perpendicular to the thickness direction of the main control board 700 (first board). In addition, because the identification board 708 is completely removed, it can also be said that the cutout portion is cut out in the thickness direction.

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

[0400] The height h11 of the side wall 716a is slightly greater than the height h21 of the identification board 708 (h11>h21), and the width w11 of the bottom surface 716b is slightly greater than the width w21 of the identification board 708 (w11>w21). Before the identification board 708 is separated from the base material 702, the entire identification board 708 is housed in the inner space of the cutout portion 716, and the bottom surface 716b of the cutout portion 716 and one opposing side of the identification board 708 are severably connected via the break portion 707 before breaking (for example, in the same state as the identification board 610 shown in FIG. 10(a)).

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0407] In the center of the main control board 700, two resistor arrays 706d are arranged one above the other at a predetermined distance apart, with the horizontal (longitudinal) direction of the main control board 700 as the longitudinal direction, and below the fourth connector 706a4, two capacitors 706e are arranged side by side at a predetermined distance apart along the horizontal (longitudinal) direction of the main control board 700, with one capacitor 706e arranged further to the right of the resistor 706c2 arranged on the right side of the cutout portion 716.

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

[0409] Fig. 18 is an exploded perspective view showing main board housing case 740 and main control board 700. Fig. 19(a) is a plan view of main board housing case 740 housing main control board 700, as seen from the lid 744 side, and Fig. 19(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Fig. 19(a).

[0410] The main substrate storage case 740 (storage body) is a box-shaped body formed by combining a substrate storage body 742 having a roughly rectangular, square-plate-shaped bottom surface and a lid body 744 arranged to cover the internal space of this substrate storage body 742.

[0411] Main control board 700 (first board) can be stored in the internal space of main board storage case 740, with the main control board 700 (first board) fixed to board storage body 742 by screws 746. Board storage body 742 and lid body 744 are each made of translucent resin, and main control board 700 stored inside main board storage case 740 can be seen from the outside through main board storage case 740.

[0412] Gate-shaped hinge portions 742a are provided in two locations on the lower edge of the substrate housing body 742. Hook-shaped hook portions 744a that engage with these hinge portions 742a are provided in two locations on the lower edge of the lid body 744, and locking tongue pieces 744b that lock with the upper edge of the substrate housing body 742 are provided on both left and right ends of the upper edge.

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

[0414] <Main board storage case / main control board components visible> A plurality of ribs 742c (protrusions) having a predetermined height for supporting the outer edge of the solder surface (back surface) 702b of the main control board 700 are formed at predetermined intervals on the bottom surface 742b of the board housing 742, and when the main control board 700 is housed in the board housing 742, a gap (a space with nothing disposed therein) is formed between the cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700 and the bottom surface 742b of the board housing 742.

[0415] With this configuration, as shown in Figure 19(b), from the first direction DR1 on the side of the board housing body 742 of the main board housing case 740 (the side of the solder surface 702b of the main control board 700), at least a portion of IC706b4 of the component 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 can be seen through the cutout portion 716.

[0416] Figure 20(a-1) is a plan view of the main board storage case 740 containing the main control board 700, viewed from the lid 744 side, showing the line of sight of the operator in the first direction, and Figure 20(a-2) is a cross-sectional view along line BB in Figure 20(a-1), showing the state in which the component 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 is viewed from the first direction on the board storage body 742 side.

[0417] When an operator looks at the component 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 from the first direction DR1 on the side of the board accommodating body 742, as shown in Figure 20(a-2), the operator can see the bottom surface 716b of the cutout portion 716 and part (burr) of the broken portion 707 remaining in the base material 702 of the main control board 700, as well as the main body and part of the terminals of the IC 706b4 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700.

[0418] In other words, when the main control board 700 (first board) is housed in the main board storage case 740 (housing body), the area on the solder surface 702b (one side) side of the main control board 700 (first board) corresponding to the cutout portion 716 (recess) inside the main board storage case 740 (housing body) is an empty space, and the IC 706b4 (first component) arranged on the component surface 702a (other side) side of the main control board 700 (first board) can be seen from the first direction DR1 (when viewed from the first direction) through the cutout portion 716 (recess).

[0419] According to this example, the first board (main control board 700) can be easily viewed, making it easier to find improper components when they are attached to the first board, and the components mounted on the first board can be checked while they are housed in the housing, making it possible to notice component installation errors and improving maintainability. Also, the components mounted on the first board can be checked from various directions and angles, making it possible to pinpoint specific components and improve work efficiency.

[0420] FIG. 21(a) is a drawing corresponding to FIG. 20(a-2), and shows the range in which the components 706 of the main control board 700 are visible from a first direction on the board container 742 side.

[0421] In the example described using Figure 20(a-2), the component 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 is viewed from the first direction DR1 on the side of the board accommodating body 742, but the first direction DR1 is not limited to one direction, and as shown in Figure 21(a), it is possible to view a portion of the component 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 (in this example, the main body and terminals of IC 706b4) over a range where visibility is not obstructed by the base material 702, a portion (burr) of the broken portion 707 remaining on the base material 702, or the multiple ribs 742c of the board accommodating body 742 (for example, within the range of angle θ1 when viewed from the side).

[0422] According to this example, it is possible to check the components mounted on the first board from various directions and angles depending on the worker's preferences and the work environment, thereby improving work efficiency when inspecting components, etc.

[0423] Also, as shown in Figure 19(b), from the second direction DR2 on the side of the board housing body 742 of the main board storage case 740 (the side of the solder surface 702b of the main control board 700), at least a portion of the capacitor 706e, one of the components 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700, can be seen through the cutout portion 716.

[0424] Figure 20(b-1) is a plan view of the main board storage case 740 containing the main control board 700, viewed from the lid 744 side, showing the line of sight of the worker in the second direction, and Figure 20(b-2) is a cross-sectional view along the line CC in Figure 20(b-1), showing the component 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 as viewed from the second direction on the board storage body 742 side.

[0425] When an operator looks at the component 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 from the second direction DR2 on the side of the board accommodating body 742, as shown in Figure 20 (b-2), the operator can see the side wall 716a of the cutout portion 716 and a portion (burr) of the broken portion 707 remaining in the base material 702 of the main control board 700, as well as a portion of the capacitor 706e mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700.

[0426] In other words, when the main control board 700 (first board) is housed in the main board storage case 740 (housing body), the area on the solder surface 702b (one side) side of the main control board 700 (first board) corresponding to the cutout portion 716 (recess) inside the main board storage case 740 (housing body) is an empty space, and the capacitor 706e (second component) arranged on the component surface 702a (other side) side of the main control board 700 (first board) can be seen from the second direction DR2 (when viewed from the second direction) through the cutout portion 716 (recess).

[0427] According to this example, the first board (main control board 700) can be easily viewed, making it easier to find improper components when they are attached to the first board, and the components mounted on the first board can be checked while they are housed in the housing, making it possible to notice component installation errors and improving maintainability. Also, the components mounted on the first board can be checked from various directions and angles, making it possible to pinpoint specific components and improve work efficiency.

[0428] FIG. 21(b) is a drawing corresponding to FIG. 20(b-2), and shows the range in which the components 706 of the main control board 700 are visible from a second direction on the board container 742 side.

[0429] In the example described using Figure 20(b-2), the component 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 is viewed from the second direction DR2 on the side of the board accommodating body 742, but the second direction DR2 is not limited to one direction, and as shown in Figure 21(b), it is possible to view a portion of the component 706 (in this example, capacitor 706e) mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 over a range where visibility is not obstructed by the base material 702, a portion (burr) of the broken portion 707 remaining on the base material 702, or the multiple ribs 742c of the board accommodating body 742 (for example, within the range of angle θ2 when viewed from the side).

[0430] Furthermore, because capacitor 706e is a component that is taller than IC 706b4, the viewing angle θ2 is larger than the viewing angle θ1. In this way, by making it possible to view components of different heights depending on the viewing direction, the viewing angle changes depending on the viewing direction, allowing for inspection work over a wider range. Furthermore, in the viewing direction in which tall components can be viewed, tall components are arranged in the second direction DR2, which can be viewed from the longitudinal direction of cutout 716, and short components are arranged in the first direction DR1, which can be viewed from the lateral direction of cutout 716. The length of the cutout corresponds to the height of the visible components, allowing for optimal viewing of the components.

[0431] According to this example, it is possible to check the components mounted on the first board from various directions and angles depending on the worker's preferences and the work environment, thereby improving work efficiency when inspecting components, etc.

[0432] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 20(a-2) and 21(a), when the components 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 are viewed from a first direction DR1 on the side of the board housing 742, and as shown in Figures 20(b-2) and 21(b), when the components 706 mounted on the component surface 702a of the main control board 700 are viewed from a second direction DR2 on the side of the board housing 742 (depending on the direction from which the components 706 are viewed), the types of components 706 that can be seen differ, making it possible to observe multiple types of components, which improves convenience when inspecting components, etc.

[0433] As shown in Figure 19(b), the height h31 of the part (burr) of the broken portion 707 remaining in the base material 702 of the main control board 700 is approximately the same as the value obtained by subtracting the height h21 (see Figure 17) of the identification board 708 from the height h11 of the side wall 716a of the cutout portion 716 described using Figure 17, and is shorter than, for example, half the length (h11 / 2) of the height h11 of the side wall 716a or half the length (h21 / 2) of the height h21 of the identification board 708.

[0434] For this reason, even when an operator views components 706 mounted on component surface 702a of main control board 700 from first direction DR1 or second direction DR2 on the side of board housing body 742, IC 706b4 and capacitor 706e are not completely obscured by a portion (burr) of broken portion 707. Furthermore, because broken portion 707 is made up of a portion in which multiple slits (perforations) are formed at predetermined intervals, even if a portion (burr) of broken portion 707 remains larger than expected, IC 706b4 and capacitor 706e can be seen between the remaining broken portions 707, and visibility is not significantly impaired.

[0435] In other words, by forming multiple slits (perforations) at a predetermined interval, the part is easy to break and can be seen between the broken parts (between the burrs), so even if large burrs remain, the visibility of the part is not impaired.

[0436] Furthermore, IC 706b4, which is an active component, is visible in the first direction DR1 on the side of the substrate housing 742, and capacitor 706e, which is a passive component, is visible in the second direction DR2 on the side of the substrate housing 742, so that the direction in which the active components are visible and the direction in which the passive components are visible are different. In this way, components with different roles can be arranged depending on the direction in which they are viewed, making it easier to understand the correspondence and facilitate inspection.

[0437] Furthermore, when viewed in one direction (first direction DR1 or second direction DR2), it is impossible or difficult to simultaneously view passive and active components. This is to prevent confusion or inspection errors due to the inspector's level of skill, since it may be impossible or difficult for the inspector to distinguish between passive and active components depending on the inspector's level of skill (for example, if IC 706b4 and resistor array 706d can be viewed simultaneously in first direction DR1, it will be difficult for the inspector to distinguish them depending on his or her level of skill).

[0438] Furthermore, because the response to detecting malfunctions or abnormalities differs between passive and active components, the types of components visible depending on the viewing direction differ. For example, with passive components, the inability to properly store or release electrical charge can cause malfunctions in the board itself, or unexpected resistance or loads can lead to heat generation or fire. When a malfunction or abnormality is detected, ensuring the safety of the gaming machine (as a board) takes priority, necessitating actions such as powering down, cooling, and unplugging the harness. On the other hand, with active components, depending on the type, rectifier circuits, amplifier circuits, switching circuits, and other components contribute to the safety of the gaming machine (as a board). However, control ICs, in particular, are prone to fraud, so checking the data compiled by the gaming parlor's hall computer is necessary. Because the response to detecting malfunctions or abnormalities differs, different types of components visible depending on the viewing direction can enable prompt and appropriate action after a malfunction or abnormality is detected. It is also possible to make it difficult or impossible to simultaneously view both passive and active components, not only depending on the viewing direction, but also from a specific viewing direction and angle.

[0439] Furthermore, the display may be configured so that two or more passive components or two or more active components cannot be seen simultaneously depending on the viewing direction, or when viewed from a specific viewing direction and angle. This configuration prevents the same type of components from becoming difficult to distinguish from each other.

[0440] In addition, the device may be configured so that two or more passive components, two or more active components, or both passive and active components can be simultaneously viewed depending on the viewing direction, or at a predetermined viewing angle. This configuration allows multiple components to be viewed at once, thereby reducing inspection time.

[0441] It is also possible to provide a specific viewing direction where two or more parts can be viewed simultaneously, and a predetermined viewing direction where only one part can be viewed.It is also possible to provide a specific angle where two or more parts can be viewed simultaneously, and a predetermined angle where only one part can be viewed.It is also possible to provide a specific viewing direction and a specific angle where two or more parts can be viewed simultaneously, and a predetermined viewing direction and a specific angle where only one part can be viewed.It is also possible to provide the same even if the visible parts are mechanical parts.

[0442] <Area corresponding to the cutout of the main board storage case / main control board> In the main board storage case 640 described using Figures 12 and 13, two ribs 642a (convex portions) are formed on the left side of the inner space of the board storage body 642 when viewed from the front, at a position corresponding to the adapter storage recess 614 of the main control board 600, and these two ribs 642a are configured to fit into two side walls 614a of the adapter storage recess 614 (second shape recess) of the main control board 600 when the main control board 600 is stored in the board storage body 642.

[0443] On the other hand, in this example, as shown in Figure 18, although multiple ribs 742c (convex portions) are formed on the bottom surface 742b of the substrate accommodating body 742, the area PE1 (the area shown by dotted lines in the substrate accommodating body 742 shown in Figures 18 and 19(b)) on the bottom surface 742b corresponding to the cutout portion 716 of the main control substrate 700 does not have any components extending toward the main control substrate 700 (for example, ribs that fit into the cutout portion 716 of the main control substrate 700), and the area PE1 is a flat area (an area without steps or slopes).

[0444] In other words, when the main control board 700 (first board) is housed in the main board storage case 740 (housing body), the area PE1 on one side of the main control board 700 (first board) that corresponds to the cutout portion 716 (recess) in the main board storage case 740 (housing body) is an area in which the portion extending toward the main control board 700 (first board) is not arranged along the shape of the cutout portion 716 (recess).

[0445] In other words, when the control board 700 (first board) is housed in the main board storage case 740 (housing body), the area PE1 on one side of the main control board 700 (first board) that corresponds to the cutout portion 716 (recess) in the main board storage case 740 (housing body) is an area (part) that is not inclined with respect to the cutout portion 716 (recess), and is an area (part) that is not perpendicular to the cutout portion 716 (recess).

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

[0447] Furthermore, since the area PE1 on one side of the first substrate corresponding to the cutout (recess) in the outer wall surface of the container is not inclined or perpendicular to the cutout (recess), it is possible to prevent a decrease in visibility when viewing components arranged on the other side of the first substrate through the cutout (recess) from one side of the first substrate.

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

[0449] In the area PE2 (the area shown by dotted lines in the cover 744 shown in Figures 18 and 19(b)) at the bottom 744c of the cover 744 corresponding to the cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700, a step 744e formed in the bottom 744c is located, and the ridge SL1 of this step 744e overlaps with the cutout portion 716 in the thickness direction of the main board storage case 740, making the area PE2 an area that is not flat (an area where the step 744e exists).

[0450] Note that these steps face downward when installed on the gaming machine, preventing interference with other components, and furthermore, for example, a harness whose connector has been unplugged does not become lodged (does not get in the way), ensuring visibility of the notch 716 (this is because, compared to a flat shape, it is possible to guide the harness, and an upward step would cause the harness to become lodged (get in the way)). Also, the presence of step 744e in lid body 744 allows a user to hook a finger on step 744e to attach lid body 744 to board container 742, improving workability.

[0451] <Main board storage case / identification mark> As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19(a), an identification mark 742d is provided on the lower rear surface of the bottom surface 742b of the substrate container 742, and an identification mark 744g is provided on the upper rear surface of the bottom surface 742b of the lid 744.

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

[0453] The form of the identification marks 742d and 744g is not particularly limited, but in this example, the identification marks having an uneven shape are formed by applying a surface treatment to the substrate container 742 and the lid 744 made of resin.

[0454] According to this example, compared to when identification markings are applied using silk printing or the like, it is possible to prevent the markings from being erased by the worker's work or from deteriorating over time, thereby improving the durability and lifespan of the main board storage case 740.

[0455] In this example, as shown in Figure 18, the identification marking 742d of the substrate housing 742 is placed in an area other than area PE1 on the bottom surface 742b of the substrate housing 742, which corresponds to the cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700, and the identification marking 744f of the lid body 744 is placed in an area other than area PE2 on the bottom surface 742b of the lid body 744, which corresponds to the cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700.

[0456] According to this example, the identification marking 742d of the substrate accommodating body 742 is positioned in an area other than the area PE1 corresponding to the cutout portion 716 of the main control substrate 700 on the bottom surface 742b of the substrate accommodating body 742, so that when viewing the components arranged on the other side of the first substrate (main control substrate 700) from one side of the first substrate (main control substrate 700) through the cutout portion 716, it is possible to prevent the identification marking from reducing visibility.

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

[0458] The main substrate storage case 840 (storage body) of the modified example is a box-shaped body formed by combining a substrate storage body 842 having a roughly rectangular, square-dish-shaped bottom surface and a lid body 844 arranged to cover the internal space of this substrate storage body 842.

[0459] The bottom 844c of the cover body 844 is composed of a base portion 844d, an inclined surface 844e that protrudes diagonally from this base portion 844d toward the opposite side of the main control board 700, and a bottom surface 844f that is connected to this inclined surface 844e.

[0460] In the area PE3 (the area shown by dotted lines in the cover 844 shown in Figure 19(c)) at the bottom 844c of the cover 844 corresponding to the cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700, one end of the inclined surface 844e formed on the bottom 844c is located, and the ridge line SL2 of the portion including the end of this inclined surface 844e overlaps with the cutout portion 716 in the thickness direction of the main board storage case 840, and the area PE3 is an area that is not flat (an area where the inclined surface 844e exists).

[0461] Note that these steps face downward when installed on the gaming machine, preventing interference with other components, and furthermore, for example, a harness whose connector has been unplugged does not become lodged (does not get in the way), ensuring visibility of the notch 716 (this is because, compared to a flat shape, it is possible to guide the harness, and an upward step would cause the harness to become lodged (get in the way)). Also, the presence of step 744e in lid body 744 allows a user to hook a finger on step 744e to attach lid body 744 to board container 742, improving workability.

[0462] On the other hand, in this example, although multiple ribs 842c (convex portions) are formed on the bottom surface 842b of the substrate accommodating body 842, the area PE4 on the bottom surface 842b corresponding to the cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700 (the area shown by dotted lines in the substrate accommodating body 842 shown in Figure 19 (c)) does not have any components extending toward the main control board 700 (for example, ribs that fit into the cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700), and the area PE4 is a flat area (an area without steps or slopes).

[0463] In other words, when the main control board 700 (first board) is housed in the main board storage case 840 (housing body), the area PE4 on one side of the main control board 700 (first board) that corresponds to the cutout portion 716 (recess) in the main board storage case 840 (housing body) is an area in which the portion extending toward the main control board 700 (first board) is not arranged along the shape of the cutout portion 716 (recess).

[0464] In other words, when the control board 700 (first board) is housed in the main board storage case 840 (housing body), the area PE4 on one side of the main control board 700 (first board) that corresponds to the cutout portion 716 (recess) in the main board storage case 840 (housing body) is an area (part) that is not inclined with respect to the cutout portion 716 (recess), and is an area (part) that is not perpendicular to the cutout portion 716 (recess).

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

[0466] Furthermore, since the area PE4 on one side of the first substrate corresponding to the cutout (recess) in the outer wall surface of the container is not inclined or perpendicular to the cutout (recess), it is possible to prevent a decrease in visibility when viewing components arranged on the other side of the first substrate through the cutout (recess) from one side of the first substrate.

[0467] <Main control board / connector and harness according to modification 4> Next, referring to Fig. 22-1, we will explain the connectors and harnesses provided on the main control board 700. Fig. 22-1(a) is a rear view showing the back side of the front door 102, and Fig. 22-1(b) is a partially enlarged view showing the main board storage case 740 extracted from Fig. 22-1(a).

[0468] As explained using Figure 7, the front door 102 is hinged to the left side of the main body 101 via a hinge device 276, and above the pattern display window 113, there are provided a performance device 160 and a performance control board (not shown) that controls this performance device 160.

[0469] Below the symbol display window 113, there is provided a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal passage 266 through which the medal selector 170 drops illegal medals and the like into the medal tray 161 (see FIG. 1). Also, to the right of the medal selector 170, there is provided an operation panel unit 171 to which operation means such as the start lever 135 are connected, and below that, there is disposed a main board storage case 740 which stores the main control board 700 inside.

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

[0471] As explained using Figure 17, the component surface 702a (other surface) of the main control board 700 (first board) is provided with four connectors, a first connector 706a1, a second connector 706a2, a third connector 706a3, and a fourth connector 706a4, arranged horizontally at the top vertical side, and two connectors, a fifth connector 706a5 and a sixth connector 706a6, arranged horizontally at the center vertically and on the right side horizontally.

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

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

[0474] Therefore, the first harness 717a1 connecting the medal selector 170 and the first connector 706a1, and the fifth harness 717a5 connecting the medal selector 170 and the fifth connector 706a5 are harnesses that do not overlap the cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700 when viewed from the back of the front door 102 (when viewed from the front when the main control board 700 is housed in the main board storage case 740 and attached to the slot machine 100).

[0475] In other words, when the main control board 700 (first board) is housed in the main board storage case 740 (container) and attached to the slot machine 100 (gaming machine), the harness is arranged on the component surface 702a (other surface) side of the main control board 700 (first board) without overlapping with the cutout portion 716 (recess).

[0476] According to this example, the harness is arranged on the component side 702a (other side) of the main control board 700 (first board) without overlapping with the cutout portion 716 (recess). This prevents a decrease in visibility when viewing the components arranged on the other side of the first board from one side through the cutout portion (recess). Furthermore, if the harness were to cover the cutout portion (recess) or hang down in front of the cutout portion (recess), the worker might miss the fact that it is possible to inspect the components through the cutout portion (recess). However, since the harness is arranged without overlapping with the cutout portion (recess), this type of situation can be prevented. Furthermore, in the manufacturing process of gaming machines, there is a step in which the lid is not attached to the housing, and if the harness were to cover the cutout (recess) or hang down in front of the cutout (recess), there is a risk that the harness would get caught on the broken part of the cutout (recess); however, according to this example, such an incident can be prevented from occurring.

[0477] Furthermore, some manufacturers may not require the formation of a cutout (recess), and instead laser-engraving the BBB Company identification information to strike through it, leaving the AAA Company identification information intact without breaking the break. Even in this case, the harness is positioned so as not to overlap the AAA Company identification information (where a cutout can be formed). Therefore, in gaming machines where the absence of a cutout is considered normal, the presence of a cutout indicates a misassembly of the circuit board during manufacturing at the factory or installation at the gaming parlor, making it easier to identify an error. Furthermore, during maintenance at the gaming parlor, this allows for vigilance against unauthorized replacement by someone. As with the previous embodiments, even if the AAA Company identification information remains on the circuit board, the area inside the circuit board case corresponding to the AAA Company identification information is left empty. Thus, even in cases where a circuit board capable of forming a cutout (recess) does not have a cutout (recess), the harness is positioned so as not to overlap where a cutout (recess) can be formed, making it easier to detect manufacturing errors or unauthorized replacements. In this case, the main control board 700 (first board) does not have a cutout portion (recess), but it can be said to be a board that may have a cutout portion (recess), and therefore does not deviate from the invention in this embodiment.

[0478] Furthermore, when a substrate in which a cutout portion (recess) can be formed has a cutout portion (recess), the cutout portion (recess) is referred to as the recess formation location, and when a substrate in which a cutout portion (recess) can be formed but does not have a cutout portion (recess), the part in which the cutout portion (recess) can be formed is referred to as the recess formation location. Note that the cutout portion (recess) in a substrate in which a cutout portion (recess) can be formed and has a cutout portion (recess), and the part in which the cutout portion (recess) can be formed in a substrate in which a cutout portion (recess) can be formed but does not have a cutout portion (recess), are also collectively referred to as the location in which the recess is formed.

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

[0480] Furthermore, the tip of the first harness 717a1 has a connector (male or female) that connects to the first connector 706a1 on the board, and the first harness 717a1 has a plurality of wires that correspond to a plurality of terminals provided on the connector, and the width of the plurality of wires is smaller than the width of the cutout portion 716. As a result, even if the harness hangs down so as to overlap the cutout portion 716 after being disconnected from the connector, the presence of the cutout portion 716 can be visually confirmed, preventing the cutout portion from being overlooked. On the other hand, the width of the plurality of wires may be larger than the width of the cutout portion 716. As a result, even if the harness hangs down so as to overlap the cutout portion 716 after being disconnected from the connector, the risk of the harness getting into the cutout portion 716 and being damaged or broken can be reduced compared to when the width of the plurality of wires is smaller than the width of the cutout portion 716, and malfunctions of the gaming machine can be prevented in advance.

[0481] Similarly, the length of the fifth harness 717a5 is designed to be the minimum length required to connect the fifth connector 706a5 and the second connector of the medal selector 170. Therefore, even if the fifth harness 717a5 sags due to its own weight or deterioration over time when the fifth harness 717a5 is connected to the fifth connector 706a5 and the second connector of the medal selector 170, causing a bending portion of the fifth harness 717a5, the bending portion is positioned above the cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700 and does not overlap the cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700 (does not overlap the cutout portion 716). Note that the relationship between the width of the fifth harness 717a5 and the width of the cutout portion 716 is the same as that of the first harness 717a1.

[0482] According to this example, it is possible to prevent the recess of the first board (notch 716 of main control board 700) from overlapping with the harness (first harness 717a1, fifth harness 717a5), which would otherwise cause an operator to overlook an inspectable location. Furthermore, even if the board is capable of forming a recess but does not have a recess, the harness is arranged so as not to overlap with a location where a recess can be formed, making it easier to detect manufacturing errors or unauthorized replacement.

[0483] In this example, the first connector 706a1 and the fifth connector 706a5 are positioned toward the front side of the thickness of the main control board 700 (an example in which the connectors are inserted perpendicular to the board), but they may also be positioned toward the upper side of the short side of the main control board 700 (the opposite side to the cutout portion 716) (an example in which the connectors are inserted parallel to the board).

[0484] With this configuration, the first harness 717a1 and the fifth harness 717a5 can be guided in a direction away from the cutout portion 716, which more reliably prevents the harnesses (first harness 717a1, fifth harness 717a5) from overlapping with the recess of the first board (cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700).

[0485] Furthermore, when the first harness 717a1 is connected to the first connector 706a1 and the first connector of the medal selector 170, the range of motion (the range in which it can be moved freely) of the first harness 717a1 is configured so as not to include the cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700.

[0486] Similarly, when the fifth harness 717a5 is connected to the fifth connector 706a5 and the second connector of the medal selector 170, the range of motion (the range in which it can be moved freely) of the fifth harness 717a5 is configured so as not to include the cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700.

[0487] According to this example, even when a worker is performing an inspection or removing other components, the recessed portion of the first board (notch 716 of main control board 700) is not overlapped, preventing the worker from overlooking the inspectable portion, and reducing the risk that the harnesses (first harness 717a1, fifth harness 717a5) will get caught in the recessed portion and be disconnected. Also, even if the board is capable of forming a recess but does not have a recess, the harnesses are arranged so as not to overlap a portion where a recessed portion can be formed, making it easier to notice manufacturing errors or unauthorized replacement.

[0488] In addition, the area of ​​the cover 744 corresponding to the cutout 716 (recess) has a downward step (slope), so that the harness removed from the first connector or the second connector (not shown) does not overlap the cutout 716 (recess).

[0489] The first harness 717a1 and the fifth harness 717a5 are harnesses that are stretched horizontally on the back surface of the front door 102. If the first connector 706a1 or the fifth connector 706a5 were arranged in the area LH on the longitudinal extension of the cutout 716 (the area sandwiched between two dotted lines in Figure 22-1 (b)), there is a possibility that one of the harnesses would cover the cutout 716 or hang down in front of the cutout 716, thereby overlapping the cutout 716. Therefore, in this example, the first harness 717a1 and the fifth harness 717a5 are arranged to avoid the area LH on the longitudinal extension of the cutout 716 and are offset above the main control board 700 from the area LH.

[0490] On the other hand, if a connector is arranged in the region LH on the longitudinal extension line of the cutout portion 716, the harness connected to the connector can be configured to extend downward on the back surface of the front door 102 with the connector as its base end, thereby preventing the harness from overlapping the cutout portion 716 (overlapping the cutout portion 716).

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

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

[0493] Furthermore, the length of the seventh harness 717a7 is shorter than the lengths of the other first harness 717a1 to sixth harness 717a6 and is designed to be the minimum length required to connect the seventh connector 706a7 and the seventh connector of the control board (specific component). Therefore, even if the seventh harness 717a7 sags due to its own weight or deterioration over time and a bent portion occurs in the seventh harness 717a7 when the seventh harness 717a7 is connected to the seventh connector 706a7 and the seventh connector of the control board (specific component), the bent portion is configured not to overlap the notch 716 of the main control board 700 (does not overlap the notch 716).

[0494] According to this example, the first harness (seventh harness 717a7) is arranged on the other side (component side 702a) of the first board (main control board 700) without overlapping with the recess (cutout portion 716), and the first connector (seventh connector 706a7) is located to the side of the recess, and the first harness is shorter than the second harness (first harness 717a1 to sixth harness 717a6). Therefore, when viewing the components arranged on the other side of the first board through the recess from one side of the first board, the first harness does not bend to the left or right, which reduces the visibility of the recess. Furthermore, if the first harness covers the recess or hangs down in front of the recess, there is a risk that the worker will miss the fact that work such as inspecting components can be performed through the recess; however, because the first harness is arranged without overlapping with the recess, such a situation can be prevented.

[0495] Furthermore, the range of motion of the seventh harness 717a7 when it is connected to the seventh connector 706a7 and the seventh connector of the control board (specific component) is smaller than the range of motion of the first harness 717a1 to the sixth harness 717a6 when the other first harness 717a1 to the sixth harness 717a6 are connected to their respective connectors.

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

[0497] Furthermore, when the seventh harness 717a7 is connected to the seventh connector 706a7 and the seventh connector of the control board (specific component), the range of motion (the range in which it can be moved freely) of the seventh harness 717a7 is configured so as not to include the cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700.

[0498] According to this example, even if a worker is performing an inspection or removing other parts, the area can be inspected without overlapping with the recess in the first board, thereby preventing the worker from overlooking the area and reducing the risk of the harness getting caught in the recess and breaking.

[0499] Furthermore, the seventh harness 717a7 has a connector (male or female) at its tip that connects to the seventh connector 706a7 on the board. The seventh harness 717a7 has a plurality of wires corresponding to a plurality of terminals provided on the connector, and the width of the plurality of wires is smaller than the width of the cutout 716. As a result, even if the harness hangs down so as to overlap the cutout 716 after being disconnected from the connector, the presence of the cutout 716 can be visually confirmed, preventing the cutout from being overlooked. On the other hand, the width of the plurality of wires may be larger than the width of the cutout 716. As a result, even if the harness hangs down so as to overlap the cutout 716 after being disconnected from the connector, the risk of the harness getting into the cutout 716 and being damaged or broken can be reduced compared to when the width of the plurality of wires is smaller than the width of the cutout 716, and malfunctions of the gaming machine can be prevented.

[0500] Furthermore, the width of the seventh harness 717a7 located to the side of the recess is smaller than the width of the other first harnesses 717a1 to sixth harnesses 717a6 located above the recess, so that not only do the cutout portion 716 and the seventh harness 717a7 not overlap when viewed from the front on the board, but also when viewed obliquely (diagonally above or diagonally to the side) on the board, the cutout portion 716 and the seventh harness 717a7 do not overlap as much as possible, or the overlapping area can be made small.

[0501] The widths of the other first harness 717a1 to sixth harness 717a6 located above the recess may be made smaller than the width of the seventh harness 717a7 located to the side of the recess. This makes it possible to reduce or eliminate overlap between the harnesses and the recess when viewing the board from diagonally above, thereby preventing the recess from being overlooked.

[0502] Not only for the seventh harness 717a7, but also for the first harness 717a1 to the sixth harness 717a6, the harnesses and the recesses may not overlap when viewed from the front, and may also not overlap when viewed obliquely (diagonally from above, below, or to the side). However, depending on the shape of the board case and the dimensions of the board and the case inner wall, the harnesses and the recesses may overlap partially or completely when viewed obliquely, but the overlapping area between the harnesses and the recesses may be smaller in the front view than in the oblique view, or the harnesses and the recesses may not overlap as much in the front view as in the oblique view, thereby improving the visibility of the recesses.

[0503] Furthermore, when a connector is arranged in the area LV on the short-side extension line of the cutout portion 716 (the area sandwiched between two dotted lines in Figure 22-1 (b)), the harness connected to the connector can be configured to extend upward on the back surface of the front door 102 with the connector as its base end, thereby preventing the harness from overlapping the cutout portion 716 (overlapping the cutout portion 716).

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

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

[0506] Therefore, the second harness 717a2 connecting the operation panel unit 171 and the second connector 706a2, and the third harness 717a3 connecting the operation panel unit 171 and the third connector 706a3 are harnesses that do not overlap the cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700 when viewed from the back of the front door 102 (when viewed from the front when the main control board 700 is housed in the main board storage case 740 and attached to the slot machine 100).

[0507] In other words, when the main control board 700 (first board) is housed in the main board storage case 740 (container) and attached to the slot machine 100 (gaming machine), the harness is arranged on the component surface 702a (other surface) side of the main control board 700 (first board) without overlapping with the cutout portion 716 (recess).

[0508] According to this example, the harness is arranged on the component side 702a (other side) of the main control board 700 (first board) without overlapping with the cutout portion 716 (recess). This prevents a decrease in visibility when viewing the components arranged on the other side of the first board from one side through the cutout portion (recess). Furthermore, if the harness were to cover the cutout portion (recess) or hang down in front of the cutout portion (recess), the worker might miss the fact that it is possible to inspect the components through the cutout portion (recess). However, since the harness is arranged without overlapping with the cutout portion (recess), this type of situation can be prevented.

[0509] Furthermore, the length of second harness 717a2 is designed to be the minimum length required to connect second connector 706a2 and the third connector of operation panel unit 171. Therefore, even if second harness 717a2 sags due to its own weight or deterioration over time and a bent portion occurs in second harness 717a2 when second harness 717a2 is connected to second connector 706a2 and the third connector of operation panel unit 171, the bent portion is configured to be located above notch 716 of main control board 700 and not overlap notch 716 of main control board 700 (does not overlap notch 716).

[0510] Furthermore, the tip of the second harness 717a2 has a connector (male or female) that connects to a third connector on the board, and the second harness 717a2 has a plurality of wires corresponding to a plurality of terminals provided on the connector, and the width of the plurality of wires is smaller than the width of the cutout portion 716. As a result, even if the harness hangs down so as to overlap the cutout portion 716 when it is disconnected from the connector, the presence of the cutout portion 716 can be visually confirmed and the cutout portion can be prevented from being overlooked. On the other hand, the width of the plurality of wires may be larger than the width of the cutout portion 716. As a result, even if the harness hangs down so as to overlap the cutout portion 716 when it is disconnected from the connector, the risk of the harness getting into the cutout portion 716 and being damaged or broken can be reduced compared to when the width of the plurality of wires is smaller than the width of the cutout portion 716, and malfunctions of the gaming machine can be prevented in advance.

[0511] Similarly, the length of third harness 717a3 is designed to be the minimum length required to connect third connector 706a3 and the fourth connector of operation panel unit 171. Therefore, even if third harness 717a3 sags due to its own weight or deterioration over time and a bent portion occurs in third harness 717a3 when third harness 717a3 is connected to third connector 706a3 and the fourth connector of operation panel unit 171, the bent portion is positioned above notch 716 of main control board 700 and does not overlap notch 716 of main control board 700. The relationship between the width of third harness 717a3 and the width of notch 716 is the same as that of second harness 717a2.

[0512] According to this example, it is possible to prevent the recess in the first board (cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700) from overlapping with the harness (second harness 717a2, third harness 717a3), which would otherwise cause workers to overlook inspectable areas.

[0513] In this example, the second connector 706a2 and the third connector 706a3 are positioned toward the front side of the thickness of the main control board 700 (an example in which the connectors are inserted perpendicular to the board), but they may also be positioned toward the upper side of the short side of the main control board 700 (the opposite side to the cutout portion 716) (an example in which the connectors are inserted parallel to the board).

[0514] With this configuration, the second harness 717a2 and the third harness 717a3 can be guided in a direction away from the cutout portion 716, which more reliably prevents the harnesses (second harness 717a2, third harness 717a3) from overlapping with the recess of the first board (cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700).

[0515] Furthermore, when the second harness 717a2 is connected to the second connector 706a2 and the third connector of the operation panel unit 171, the range of motion (the range in which it can be moved freely) of the second harness 717a2 is configured so as not to include the cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700.

[0516] Similarly, when the third harness 717a3 is connected to the third connector 706a3 and the fourth connector of the operation panel unit 171, the range of motion (the range in which it can be moved freely) of the third harness 717a3 is configured so as not to include the cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700.

[0517] According to this example, even if a worker is performing an inspection or removing other parts, the recess in the first board (cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700) does not overlap with the recess, preventing the worker from overlooking the inspectable area, and also reducing the risk that the harness (second harness 717a2, third harness 717a3) will get caught in the recess and be broken.

[0518] In addition, the area of ​​the cover 744 corresponding to the cutout 716 (recess) has a downward step (slope), so that the harness removed from the third connector or fourth connector (not shown) of the operation panel unit 171 does not overlap the cutout 716 (recess).

[0519] Furthermore, since the second harness 717a2 and the third harness 717a3 are harnesses that extend upward on the back surface of the front door 102, if the second connector 706a2 or the third connector 706a3 to which these harnesses are connected is arranged above the cutout portion 716 on the main control board 700, the harnesses can be prevented from overlapping the cutout portion 716 (overlapping the cutout portion 716).

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

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

[0522] Therefore, the fourth harness 717a4 connecting the performance device 160 to the fourth connector 706a4, and the sixth harness 717a6 connecting the performance device 160 to the sixth connector 706a6 are harnesses that do not overlap the cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700 when viewed from the back of the front door 102 (when viewed from the front when the main control board 700 is housed in the main board storage case 740 and attached to the slot machine 100).

[0523] In other words, when the main control board 700 (first board) is housed in the main board storage case 740 (container) and attached to the slot machine 100 (gaming machine), the harness is arranged on the component surface 702a (other surface) side of the main control board 700 (first board) without overlapping with the cutout portion 716 (recess).

[0524] According to this example, the harness is arranged on the component side 702a (other side) of the main control board 700 (first board) without overlapping with the cutout portion 716 (recess). This prevents a decrease in visibility when viewing the components arranged on the other side of the first board from one side through the cutout portion (recess). Furthermore, if the harness were to cover the cutout portion (recess) or hang down in front of the cutout portion (recess), the worker might miss the fact that it is possible to inspect the components through the cutout portion (recess). However, since the harness is arranged without overlapping with the cutout portion (recess), this type of situation can be prevented.

[0525] Furthermore, the length of fourth harness 717a4 is designed to be the minimum length required to connect fourth connector 706a4 and the fifth connector of performance device 160. For this reason, even if fourth harness 717a4 sags due to its own weight or deterioration over time and a bent portion occurs in fourth harness 717a4 when fourth harness 717a4 is connected to fourth connector 706a4 and the fifth connector of performance device 160, the bent portion is configured to be located above notch 716 of main control board 700 and not overlap notch 716 of main control board 700 (does not overlap notch 716).

[0526] Furthermore, the tip of the fourth harness 717a4 has a connector (male or female) that connects to the fourth connector 706a4 on the board. The fourth harness 717a4 has a plurality of wires that correspond to a plurality of terminals provided on the connector, and the width of the plurality of wires is smaller than the width of the cutout portion 716. As a result, even if the harness hangs down so as to overlap the cutout portion 716 after being disconnected from the connector, the presence of the cutout portion 716 can be visually confirmed, preventing the cutout portion from being overlooked. On the other hand, the width of the plurality of wires may be larger than the width of the cutout portion 716. As a result, even if the harness hangs down so as to overlap the cutout portion 716 after being disconnected from the connector, the risk of the harness getting into the cutout portion 716 and being damaged or broken can be reduced compared to when the width of the plurality of wires is smaller than the width of the cutout portion 716, and malfunctions of the gaming machine can be prevented in advance.

[0527] Similarly, the length of sixth harness 717a6 is designed to be the minimum length required to connect sixth connector 706a6 and the sixth connector of performance device 160. Therefore, even if sixth harness 717a6 sags due to its own weight or deterioration over time when sixth harness 717a6 is connected to sixth connector 706a6 and the sixth connector of performance device 160, causing a bending portion of sixth harness 717a6, the bending portion is positioned above notch 716 of main control board 700 and does not overlap notch 716 of main control board 700 (does not overlap notch 716). Note that the relationship between the width of sixth harness 717a6 and the width of notch 716 is the same as that of fourth harness 717a4.

[0528] According to this example, it is possible to prevent workers from overlooking inspectable areas due to the recess in the first board (cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700) overlapping with the harness (fourth harness 717a4, sixth harness 717a6).

[0529] In this example, the fourth connector 706a4 and the sixth connector 706a6 are positioned toward the front side of the thickness of the main control board 700 (an example in which the connectors are inserted perpendicular to the board), but they may also be positioned toward the upper side of the short side of the main control board 700 (the opposite side to the cutout portion 716) (an example in which the connectors are inserted parallel to the board).

[0530] With this configuration, the fourth harness 717a4 and the sixth harness 717a6 can be guided in a direction away from the cutout portion 716, which more reliably prevents the harnesses (fourth harness 717a4, sixth harness 717a6) from overlapping with the recess of the first board (cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700).

[0531] Furthermore, when the fourth harness 717a4 is connected to the fourth connector 706a4 and the fifth connector of the performance device 160, the range of motion (the range in which it can be moved freely) of the fourth harness 717a4 is configured so as not to include the cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700.

[0532] Similarly, when the sixth harness 717a6 is connected to the sixth connector 706a6 and the sixth connector of the performance device 160, the range of motion (the range in which it can be moved freely) of the sixth harness 717a6 is configured so as not to include the cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700.

[0533] According to this example, even if a worker is performing an inspection or removing other parts, the recess in the first board (cutout portion 716 of the main control board 700) does not overlap with the recess, preventing the worker from overlooking the inspectable area, and reducing the risk that the harness (fourth harness 717a4, sixth harness 717a6) will get caught in the recess and become disconnected.

[0534] In addition, the area of ​​the cover 744 corresponding to the cutout 716 (recess) has a downward step (slope), so that the harness removed from the third connector or fourth connector (not shown) of the operation panel unit 171 does not overlap the cutout 716 (recess).

[0535] Furthermore, since the fourth harness 717a4 and the sixth harness 717a6 are harnesses that extend upward on the back surface of the front door 102, if the fourth connector 706a4 or the sixth connector 706a6 to which these harnesses are connected is arranged above the cutout portion 716 on the main control board 700, the harnesses can be prevented from overlapping the cutout portion 716 (overlapping the cutout portion 716).

[0536] In this example, the cutout portion 716 is an example of a recess formed by cutting a specific portion (identification substrate 708), but the "recess" according to the present invention is not limited to this example and may be any "recess formed on a certain side of a substrate." Specifically, the recess may be formed during molding of the substrate, without cutting a specific portion.

[0537] Furthermore, in this example, the harness has been described as one end connected to the main control board 700 and the other end connected to devices or electronic components arranged in the front door 102, but the "harness" of the present invention is not limited to this example, and may be, for example, a harness having one end connected to the main control board 700 and the other end connected to devices or electronic components arranged in the main body 101, or a harness connecting two control boards together, and there is no particular limitation on where the harness is connected.

[0538] <Main control board for Modification 4 / Summary> As explained above, the gaming machine according to this embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine including a first board (for example, the main control board 700 shown in FIG. 17) and a housing (for example, the main board housing case 740 shown in FIG. 18) capable of housing the first board, wherein the first board is a board having a recess (for example, the notch 716 shown in FIG. 17) on a certain side of the first board, and when the first board is housed in the housing, the other side of the first board can be seen through the recess in a first direction view (for example, the first direction DR1 shown in FIG. 20(a-2)) from one side of the first board (for example, the side of the solder surface 702b shown in FIG. 20(a-2)). a first component (e.g., IC706b4 shown in Figure 20(a-2)) arranged on one side (e.g., the side of component surface 702a shown in Figure 20(a-2)) is visible, and when the first board is housed in the housing, a second component (e.g., capacitor 706e shown in Figure 20(b-2)) arranged on the other side of the first board is visible through the recess when viewed in a second direction from one side of the first board (e.g., second direction DR2 shown in Figure 20(a-2)), and when the first board is housed in the housing, the area on one side of the first board corresponding to the recess inside the housing is an empty space.

[0539] According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, the first board can be easily viewed, making it easier to detect unauthorized components when they are attached to the first board, and the components mounted on the first board can be checked while they are housed in the housing, making it possible to notice component installation errors and improving maintainability. Furthermore, the components mounted on the first board can be checked from various directions and angles, making it possible to pinpoint specific components and improve work efficiency.

[0540] Furthermore, a gaming machine according to this embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine that includes a first board (for example, the main control board 700 shown in FIG. 17) and a housing (for example, the main board housing case 740 shown in FIG. 18) that can house the first board, and the first board is a board that has a recess (for example, the notch 716 shown in FIG. 17) on a certain side of the first board, and when the first board is housed in the housing, a light can be transmitted from one side of the first board (for example, the side of the solder surface 702b shown in FIG. 20(a-2)) to the other side of the first board (for example, the side of the solder surface 702b shown in FIG. 20(a-2)) through the recess. 20(a-2)) can be seen, and when the first board is housed in the housing, the area on one side of the first board corresponding to the recess inside the housing is an empty space, and when the first board is housed in the housing, the area on the outer wall surface of the housing on one side of the first board corresponding to the recess (for example, area PE1 shown in Figure 18 or 19(b)) is not inclined relative to the recess.

[0541] According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, the first board can be easily viewed, making it easier to detect unauthorized components when they are attached to the first board. Furthermore, components mounted on the first board can be viewed while housed in the housing, making it possible to detect component installation errors and improve maintainability. Furthermore, components mounted on the first board can be viewed from various directions and angles, allowing pinpointing of specific components, thereby improving work efficiency. Furthermore, the area on one side of the first board corresponding to the recess on the outer wall surface of the housing is not inclined relative to the recess, preventing a decrease in visibility when viewing components arranged on the other side of the first board through the recess from one side of the first board.

[0542] Furthermore, a gaming machine according to this embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) is a gaming machine that includes a first board (for example, the main control board 700 shown in FIG. 17) and a housing (for example, the main board housing case 740 shown in FIG. 18) that can house the first board, and the first board is a board that has a recess (for example, the notch 716 shown in FIG. 17) on a certain side of the first board, and when the first board is housed in the housing, a light can be transmitted from one side of the first board (for example, the side of the solder surface 702b shown in FIG. 20(a-2)) to the other side of the first bo...

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[Claim 1] a first substrate; a container capable of housing the first substrate; A gaming machine equipped with the first substrate is a substrate having a recess formed on a side thereof by cutting off a specific detachable portion on the side thereof, the first board is a board having a connector to which a harness is connected, When the first substrate having the recess formed therein is accommodated in the accommodation body, a first component disposed on the other surface side of the first substrate can be seen through a portion where the recess is formed when viewed from one surface side of the first substrate in a first direction at a first viewpoint, and When the first substrate having the recess formed therein is accommodated in the accommodation body, a second component disposed on the other surface side of the first substrate can be seen through a portion where the recess is formed when viewed from the one surface side of the first substrate in a second direction at a second viewpoint different from the first viewpoint, the first substrate is a substrate having another side adjacent to the certain side, the first viewpoint is a viewpoint on the side of the certain edge, the second viewpoint is a viewpoint on the other side of the image; the first direction view is a direction view from the first viewpoint toward a first side opposite to the certain side, the second view direction is a view direction from the second viewpoint toward a second side opposite to the other side, the first component is a component that is not visible or is difficult to see through a portion where the recess is formed when viewed in the second direction from the second viewpoint, the second component is a component that is not visible or is difficult to see through a portion where the recess is formed when viewed in the first direction from the first viewpoint, When the first substrate is accommodated in the accommodation body, a region on the one surface side of the first substrate corresponding to a location inside the accommodation body where the recess is to be formed is a void, When the first board is accommodated in the accommodation body and attached to the gaming machine, the harness is arranged so as not to overlap with the portion where the recess is formed on the other side of the first board, The connector is located above a location where the recess is formed. A gaming machine characterized by the above.

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